101.   The ship began taking in water shortly after leaving the Liberian capital Monrovia Sunday.

102.   The Rabat summit began as rebel forces, which Liberia claims are backed by Guinea, had moved closer to the Liberian capital Monrovia.

103.   The Rabat summit began as rebel forces, which Liberia claims are backed by Guinea, were reportedly closing in on the Liberian capital Monrovia.

104.   The refugees aboard the vessel Zolotitsa are fleeing factional fighting in the Liberian capital Monrovia.

105.   The talks come as Liberia said Guinean-backed rebel forces were closing in on Monrovia, the Liberian capital.

106.   The United States began evacuating US nationals and other citizens employed by non-governmental organisations on Tuesday, four days after factional fighting flared in the Liberian capital.

107.   The United States moved to accelerate the evacuation of civilians from the chaotic Liberian capital Wednesday, sending in additional troops, helicopters and warships, Pentagon officials said.

108.   The United States Tuesday began evacuating American citizens from the Liberian capital where fighting has been raging for four days between rival militias, UN sources here said.

109.   They were being treated at a hospital in the Liberian capital.

110.   UN sources in the Liberian capital said the evacuation of US nationals and other foreigners was already under way.