11.   The rebels claimed that the Taliban were cornered there, with their retreat southward to Kabul also blocked.

12.   The rebels claimed that the Taliban were cornered there, with their retreat southward to Kabul apparently also in question if the Taliban has abandoned the capital.

13.   The rebels claim to have killed hundreds of Russian troops.

14.   They also said that there were reports that there was little violence in the eastern city of Kisangani, which the rebels claimed to control.

15.   Rebels claim dozens of soldiers killed in Burundi.

16.   Rebels claim that Iraq massacred thousands of people in napalm attacks on southern Iraq.

17.   Rebels claim the government has failed to implement Indian autonomy measures in a partial accord signed two years ago, and refuse to negotiate further until it does.

18.   Rebels claim the government troops are making little progress against them.

19.   Rebels claim they are advancing on key dam.

20.   Rebels claim to be keeping some refugees they have under military protection at undisclosed locations.