1.   At least four rebel policemen were killed during a low intensity battle for the town, other U.N. officials said on condition of anonymity.

2.   At least four rebel policemen were killed during a low intensity battle for the town, the U.N. officials said on condition of anonymity.

3.   At least four rebel policemen were killed during the battle for the town, Toure told The Associated Press from the Congolese capital, Kinshasa.

4.   Chechen rebels freed seven policemen from the Russian republic of Dagestan overnight after holding them hostage for a day, Interfax news agency reported Friday.

5.   The day before, rebel Serb policemen who relinquished control of the area on Monday tried to burn down the building.