21.   Diamonds are one of the principal sources of revenue for the embattled Kabila government.

22.   Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd, a calm and authoritative voice in an often embattled government, announced Friday that he is resigning from the Cabinet.

23.   His embattled government has tried to fix the economy with nine different economic plans and has faced eight general strikes.

24.   In northwest Bosnia, Velika Kladusa, an embattled government town, appeared on the verge of falling to rebel Muslim forces.

25.   Overwhelmingly Shiite Iran supports the embattled government of President Burhanuddin Rabbani and has been concerned about the rise of the anti-government Sunni Taliban, now besieging Kabul.

26.   Premier Costas Simitis on Friday called on Greeks to unite behind his embattled government over foreign policy issues he described as being at a crucial phase.

27.   Premier Costas Simitis sought to bolster public support for his embattled Socialist government on Tuesday by promising large increases in spending for social welfare programs.

28.   Sahnoun indicated that meant that Mobutu and his embattled government might be willing to negotiate with the rebels.

29.   South Korean President Kim Dae-jung won support from a well-positioned party Monday, shoring up his embattled government.

30.   Thais may go to the polls in January if key laws are speedily passed by the embattled government of Prime Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh, Bangkok newspapers said Sunday.