1.   However, one goal of the initial strikes is to weaken the Taliban military defenses so that rebel Afghans can advance in their effort to overthrow the Taliban.

2.   Like most of the Zairean military in Goma, Kamata fled for his life when the rebels advanced on the town in early November.

3.   Rebels had advanced to the outskirts of Jaffna, the city that they regard as the cultural capital of the Tamils.

4.   Rebels were advancing toward the capital as night fell.

5.   The rebels have rapidly advanced westward toward the capital in recent days.

6.   The rebels quickly advanced to the outskirts of Jaffna itself.

7.   Paying no heed, the Serb rebels reportedly advanced into the outskirts of the town of Bihac and demanded that surrounded soldiers of the Muslim-led government surrender.

8.   Over the past year, the rebels have steadily advanced, capturing hundreds of soldiers and demoralizing government forces.

9.   Politicians bicker while rebels advance.

10.   A lull in fighting came after rebel chief Laurent Desire Kabila gave three Mobutu three days to resign or watch the rebels advance.