11.   Syrian troops occupy much of Lebanon and Israeli troops control the southern border region in an ongoing war with Muslim guerrillas.

12.   They will not return if sectors of Kosovo are controlled by Russian troops outside an effective single international command.

13.   After ferocious artillery bombardment that left at least four civilians dead, Rwandan troops controlled most of downtown Kisangani and halted the Ugandan advance across the Tshopo River bridge.

14.   After six months of war, Russian troops control most of Chechnya.

15.   After six weeks of fighting, Russian troops control only parts of Grozny and the areas north of the city.

16.   Although Russian troops now control most of Chechnya, Dudayev and top rebel commanders remain at large.

17.   Although Russian troops nominally control most of the republic, their grip is far from secure.

18.   Although Russian troops control most of the breakaway republic of Chechnya, sporadic clashes with Chechen rebels have continued.

19.   Army officials said troops controlled about half of the Old City, and that dozens of gunmen surrendered Monday.

20.   Army troops control the routes from the other side.