1.   The slaying came as the Americans were insisting that there is a stabel and securie environment in haiti.

2.   The slaying came as the Americans were insisting that there is a stable and secure environment in Haiti.

3.   His slaying came just days before a major demonstration planned by the unions Saturday to protest the labor reform.

4.   The slaying came just ahead of a Basque Socialist Party emergency congress scheduled for Saturday and Sunday to debate whether the party should seek closer ties with Basque moderates.

5.   The slaying came three days before President Bill Clinton was to arrive in Port-au-Prince along with UN Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali to mark the change in command.