11.   Hezbollah insists the territory is Lebanese, despite UN declarations that Israeli forces have withdrawn completely from Lebanese territory.

12.   If the Muslims are blamed for any failure, the U.N. peacekeeping forces would withdraw and leave the Muslims to their own devices.

13.   In a statement published on Monday, the insurgents insisted again that government forces must withdraw to their earlier positions before new peace talks can begin.

14.   In a communique published on Monday, the insurgents insisted again that government forces must withdraw to their earlier positions before any new peace talks can begin.

15.   In Drenica, the heartland of the Kosovo Liberation Army, a day after Serbian forces largely withdrew, signs of death were everywhere.

16.   In both cases, Chechen forces withdrew after heavy artillery and air bombardment from encircling Russian forces.

17.   Instead, they say, progress in Kosovo should be measured by milestones like when security forces withdraw and elections are held.

18.   Israeli forces withdrew from three West Bank villages Wednesday, but they continued hunting suspected militants in four major cities and towns and an undisclosed number of other villages.

19.   Israeli negotiators argue that the forces should withdraw from each area only if they are sure each area is peaceful.

20.   Iraqi forces withdrew from the area following the Persian Gulf war.