11.   Bosnian radio claimed fighting there intensified late Thursday and early Friday.

12.   But fighting has intensified on several fronts and both sides have stepped back from peace negotiations.

13.   But fighting has intensified in recent months.

14.   But the two rebel groups boycotted the peace talks, and fighting intensified in the weeks after the agreement was signed.

15.   Civilians were leaving Grozny and Gudermes in response to rumors that fighting would intensify.

16.   Fighting has intensified across the republic.

17.   Fighting has intensified in many parts of the province, with the strongest clashes being reported near the town of Vucitrn, northwest of Pristina.

18.   Fighting has intensified in recent months and spread closer to the capital Freetown.

19.   Fighting has intensified in southeastern Liberia in recent weeks.

20.   Fighting has intensified since then, with the guerrillas deploying suicide squads and a previously unknown arsenal of antiaircraft missiles to shoot down three warplanes.