21.   As a legislator, Chen had held hearings on the scandal but the military denied him access to documents and other evidence.

22.   But the military denied that any civilian areas were bombed.

23.   But the military denied the statement.

24.   But the military has denied targeting civilians.

25.   But the military denied the accusation.

26.   But the military denied the claim, and an Associated Press reporter did not notice any unusual military movements outside the town on Sunday.

27.   But the military denied attacking civilian areas.

28.   But the U.S. military denied that the case set a precedent.

29.   But the U.S. military denied American or allied planes launched any missiles.

30.   But the military denied the rebel charge and said it knew nothing about civilian casualties.