11.   Most abductions are carried out like a business.

12.   The abduction had been carried out without the knowledge of officials in the Palestinian Authority, Sneh said.

13.   The abductions may be carried out for ransom, to force payment of smuggling fees or as part of a war between rival gangs.

14.   The abductions were carried out between February and April amid a growing wave of protests against the authoritarian Suharto.

15.   The abductions were carried out earlier this year amid a growing wave of protests against the authoritarian Suharto that triggered deadly riots and forced him from power in May.

16.   The latest incident marked the first time an abduction was carried out by Islamic militants.

17.   The latest incident marked the first time an abduction was carried out by Islamic extremists.

18.   The opposition, the president and the victim believe the abduction was carried out by the Slovak Intelligence Service, headed by a Meciar ally.

19.   This was the first time an abduction has been carried out by Islamic extremists.

20.   This was the first time an abduction has been carried out by Islamic militants.