11.   The situation rapidly degenerated into a punch-up, in the course of which the arbitrator allegedly came to blows with his children.

12.   Police Commissioner Morton Sireheti Monday night said extra police would be on the streets amid fears the security situation could degenerate.

13.   Police reinforcements arrived, but the situation rapidly degenerated into brawl, making further reinforcements necessary.

14.   South Korea on Saturday urged North Korea to immediately stop the controversial refuelling of a nuclear reactor, warning that the situation could degenerate into a crisis.