11.   Police have arrested a suspect in a bombing, an attempted bombing and a defacing of several monuments to Russian czars, a news agency reported Wednesday.

12.   After six bombings or attempted bombings in as many weeks, police presence is up noticeably across the country.

13.   At least six other bombings or attempted bombings have been reported in China since early January, but in most cases authorities have not explained the motives.

14.   At least eight other bombings or attempted bombings have been reported since early January in China, where explosives are widely available for use in mining and construction.

15.   Authorities believe the attempted bombings may be linked to worsening relations between Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan.

16.   But a wave of bombings and attempted bombings has convinced France to maintain and even intensify security on its frontiers, Chirac said.

17.   Despite eight bombings or attempted bombings since late July, Parisians and tourists pushed on with the daily grind.

18.   During the operation police discovered a home-made bomb similar to the others used in the eight bombings or attempted bombings that have hit France since mid-summer.

19.   El-Alfy said the latest casualties were involved in heading off attempted bombings in Cairo earlier this month.

20.   In a second motion, the lawyers asked for background information on two former LAPD officers who say they can connect Olson to the attempted bombings.