21.   The assailant used a necktie to tie Bartleman to a chair and left with a wallet, watch and some clothing before the ambassador managed to free himself.

22.   The assailant used a necktie to tie Bartleman to a stool and left with a wallet, watch and some clothing before the ambassador managed to free himself.

23.   The assailants also used clubs and machetes and made off with valuables belonging to the travelers.

24.   The nature of the wounds suggested that if the assailant were using the right hand, the attacker would have been face to face with Ms. Simpson.

25.   The news agency said assailants used automatic weapons and a hand grenade, but provided no further details.

26.   There was speculation the assailants used a silencer, and witnesses said they heard muffled sounds.

27.   In both attacks assailants used gas containers filled with bolts and nails.

28.   Egyptian authorities are also seeking information on what country or countries the assailants used to enter Ethiopia.

29.   The unidentified assailant used a weapon that had been concealed in a bag.

30.   Merriman said the assailants used small arms fire to probe the bases defenses and that US forces responded by firing mortar rounds to illuminate the area and machineguns.