11.   A Western diplomat, speaking on the condition of anonymity, confirmed that a bombing had taken place.

12.   But Ivashov said Russia would likely rupture its partnership agreement with NATO if the bombings take place.

13.   Council President Peter Osvald of Sweden noted that the bombing took place just after Israeli and Palestinian officials had agreed to renew negotiations to revive the flagging peace process.

14.   Dozens of police patrolled the blood-spattered plaza where the bombing took place.

15.   Hannsen said the bombings have been taking place as some European countries send emissaries to Khartoum to seek a cease-fire.

16.   However, Arafat was in the West Bank town of Ramallah when the bombing took place, where he has remained confined by Israeli forces since December.

17.   However, no smoke or fire could be seen at the Lukavica army compound only few hours after the bombing took place.

18.   Interfax did not specify where the bombing was taking place.

19.   Jiang had until now balked at speaking with Clinton since the bombing took place.

20.   Lal said he did not know why the bombing had taken place or who had done the shooting.