11.   The attack coincided with a make-or-break Mideast peace summit at Wye plantation outside Washington.

12.   The attack coincided with the trial of three dog owners for a similar fatal attack in Perth, in Western Australia.

13.   The attacks coincide with the escalation of violence in the Middle East.

14.   The attacks coincided with general elections held last week.

15.   The attacks coincided with the start of the Arab League summit in Jordan and placed growing pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to retaliate.

16.   The attack coincided with a visit by Richard Begosian, U.S. special coordinator for the region, who is investigating reports of violence.

17.   The attack also coincided with a shift change at the agency.

18.   The attack coincides with an increase in anti-Semitic incidents across Europe.

19.   The attacks coincided with the start of the Arab League summit in Jordan.

20.   The attack coincided with a stepped up campaign by the Tutsi-dominated military against Hutu rebels in the far northwest Cibitoke province.