111.   President Clinton expressed concern today that the Croatian offensive against land held by rebel Serbs threatens to escalate into a wider war in the Balkans.

112.   President Franjo Tudjman reissued his warning Wednesday that Croatia will forcibly retake remaining land held by rebel Serbs if negotiations fail in the United States.

113.   RUF rebels had been holding them in Kabala for months.

114.   Russian forces launch four-day bombardment of Dagestani village where rebels hold hostages.

115.   Rebels still held the presidential palace in the center of the ruined city, but their positions south of the palace were coming under strong attack.

116.   Rebels were reportedly holding hundreds of foreigners, including West African peacekeepers, at a military barracks in the capital.

117.   Rwandan rebels held two Roman Catholic nuns from Spain hostage for a second day on Tuesday apparently to treat their wounded, Rwanda News Agency reported.

118.   Rebels also were holding two Russian Orthodox priests kidnapped on Monday.

119.   Rebels hold their hostages until they feel they have been offered the best price they can get.

120.   Residents who fled the region said Monday that rebels held control of a key road running through the area.