1.   But ever-present tensions were underlined by the rumble of artillery fire between Israeli forces and the Muslim guerrillas.

2.   The chorus of voices speaking out for a strong commitment to monetary union underlined growing tensions as the single currency deadline approaches.

3.   The gunning down of the chief and the disappearances underlined the tension that remains beneath the surface in the region.

4.   But the angry response also underlined the tensions in the overcrowded refugee camps, in a warning of more trouble to come if the situation does not improve.

5.   The conflict is the latest to underline the tensions among scores of ethnic groups in the former Soviet Union.

6.   The conflict is the latest to underline tensions among the scores of ethnic groups in the former Soviet Union.

7.   The conflict is the latest underlining tensions among the scores of ethnic groups in the former Soviet Union.

8.   The fire Monday night caused minimal damage but underlined tensions at the Potgietersrus primary school over the admission of about two dozen black students last month.

9.   The renewed hostilities underlined escalating tension in south Lebanon, the last fiery warfront in the Arab-Israeli conflict.

10.   The Russians refusal to allow NATO access to the airport underlines tensions over what role Russian will play in the peacekeeping operation.