91.   But military officials on both sides acknowledged that distinguishing between the two would not be easy, especially if rebel fighters opt to defend drug labs and coca fields.

92.   But officials on both sides said in advance that the meeting was not intended as a negotiating session.

93.   But officials on both sides told reporters that there had been no decision on a plan to attack Kabul.

94.   But officials on the inter-agency committee identified a host of major concerns involving the economy and stock exchanges that needed to be addressed quickly.

95.   But officials on each side of the negotiations believe the deal will get done because Jarvis wants it to.

96.   But officials on Wednesday inched closer to laying blame for the Ruiz Massieu murder on the shoulders of the ex-president.

97.   But officials on both sides looked to the possibility that this truce could become a springboard for negotiations that might bring calm to other areas.

98.   But officials on both sides said there were no breakthroughs that could lead to an early lifting of American economic sanctions.

99.   But privately, officials on both sides confirmed that they had reached a working agreement and would try to resolve a few remaining issues within the next few days.

100.   But Justice and Defense Department officials on Monday cited two court rulings dating back to World War II to justify holding al Muhajir in military custody.