1.   The storm struck the southern Plains on Wednesday, then whistled across the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes into the Northeast.

2.   Behind them more artillery fire started and shells whistled across the expanse of semi-desert, followed by faint explosions showing how far off the targets were.

3.   Bullets whistled across the main highway running through Kamenge early Saturday, forcing people to run for cover in neighbouring streets.

4.   Early Saturday, bullets whistled across the main highway running through Kamenge, forcing people to run for cover in neighbouring streets.