1.   Amid whispered hosannas and desperate entreaties, they fasted and prayed for their sacrifices to bring peace to their battered country.

2.   But at least the pair are determined still to keep their battered country a family affair.

3.   His announcement of the ban came just days before donor nations are to meet in Tokyo to discuss aid to his battered country.

4.   Human Rights Watch has compiled a list of ex-tyrants who have fled their battered countries for what they thought were safer addresses.

5.   In the winter mists of this battered country, there is a silence deeper than the mere absence of gunfire.

6.   Questions arise about how many economically battered countries can take refuge behind the U.S. dollar without having an impact on the U.S. economy itself.

7.   The light grew a little brighter in the battered country as female teachers and students showed off their new uniforms.

8.   Washington holds considerable leverage as Kostunica attempts to attract foreign investment to rebuild his battered country.

9.   A clash between the two groups could set the stage for more tribal fighting in this battered country.

10.   Abubakar is also scheduled to meet with Liberia President Charles Taylor, who left his battered West African country on Monday to visit Nigeria.