1.   Clashes between rival factions of a Muslim clan forced postponement of balloting in the area Monday.

2.   Clashes between rival factions of the Muslim clan postponed balloting in the area Monday.

3.   Clashes between rival factions of a Muslim clan postponed balloting in the area Monday.

4.   The fight started when members of the Christian clan shot and killed the leader of the Muslim clan outside his house, ministry officials said on condition of anonymity.

5.   Voting was canceled in Talipao on Jolo Island because of gun battles between rival wings of a Muslim clan.

6.   Voting was canceled in the Muslim town of Talipao on Jolo Island because of gun battles between rival wings of a Muslim clan.

7.   Voting was canceled in Talipao on Jolo Island because of gunbattles between rival wings of a Muslim clan.