101.   It was believed to be the first fatal clinic bombing in U.S. history.

102.   It was the fifth bombing in less than three weeks and underscored how vulnerable Russia remains to terrorist attacks despite heightened security.

103.   It was the third suicide bombing in Jerusalem in the past five days.

104.   It was the second major bombing in six weeks in Algeria.

105.   It was now clear, he said, that that operation, which featured heavy aerial bombing in this same mountain range, dealt the enemy a heavy blow.

106.   It was the fourth bombing in Atlanta since July.

107.   It was the fourth suicide bombing in the two weeks since the arrival of the American mediator, Gen. Anthony C. Zinni.

108.   It was the latest sign of the battle of the flags that had erupted in recent weeks as supporters and opponents of bombing in Vieques staked their positions.

109.   It was the second lethal suicide bombing in two days.

110.   It was thinly disguised criticism of the American bombing in Afghanistan.