1.   First reports of the fighting from the capitals of Addis Ababa and Asmara were confused, with both sides claiming to have inflicted huge casualties on the enemy.

2.   There was no immediate confirmation of the fighting from the Ethiopian government.

3.   But a new problem for the region arose when Turkey said it will send troops into northern Iraq to prevent Kurdish rebels fleeing the fighting from crossing its border.

4.   But a new regional problem has arisen, with Turkey saying it will send troops into northern Iraq to prevent Kurdish rebels fleeing the fighting from crossing its border.

5.   But when they moved into Jenin and nearby Nablus last week they faced ferocious fighting from the gunmen, who belong to several Palestinian militant groups.

6.   Defiant rebels were urged to accept a truce plan Friday to prevent new fighting from breaking out in this capital wrecked by war and looting.

7.   Gudermes has been the scene of intense fighting almost from the outset of the war a year ago.

8.   Herrlich, the former German national fighting back from injuries, scored only the second season goal off Stuttgart.

9.   Hundreds of panic-stricken residents carrying bundles of clothes and food fled the area and African peacekeeping troops moved in to prevent the fighting from reaching the city.

10.   Hundreds of residents carrying bundles of clothes and food fled the area and African peacekeeping troops moved in to prevent the fighting from reaching the city.