1.   Despite the reported agreement, the sound of mortar explosions and gunfire rolled across the snowy fields on the outskirts of Balkh on Monday.

2.   The reported agreement would allow the troopers to plead guilty to two relatively minor felonies.

3.   The Russian glitch over the reported agreement aside, officials in Moscow issued a harder tone in their opposition to possible American strikes to punish Iraq.

4.   There was also reported agreement to conduct joint Israeli-Palestinian patrols on hills overlooking the Jewish areas.

5.   Police spokesman Eric Bar-Chen confirmed the meeting took place but refused to discuss the reported agreement.

6.   A reported agreement between the United States and China on trade issues sent corn on a rally, pushing prices up sharply at the opening.

7.   But the Palestinians were pushed out after the reported agreement was reached.

8.   Congolese rebels said Wednesday that a reported agreement between their Ugandan allies and the Congolese government will not end their battle against Congolese President Laurent Kabila.

9.   Dealers said the reported agreement triggered relief in the money markets.

10.   Despite the reported agreement, fighting was continuing Sunday night.