21.   In May, a Philippine naval patrol ship chased three Chinese fishing boats.

22.   Last month, a Philippine naval patrol chased three Chinese fishing boats from the waters near the island.

23.   Military officials in Colombo said a Sri Lankan naval patrol detected the rebel boats, possibly supply craft, and alerted its base.

24.   Naval patrols seized a suspected foreign pirate ship following a brief chase and clash Saturday night in Philippine waters, officials said on Sunday.

25.   Naval patrols seized a suspected foreign pirate ship following a brief chase and clash Saturday night in Philippine waters, officials said Sunday.

26.   Nearby were two Spanish naval patrol vessels.

27.   New Zealand may also offer air force transport planes, medical services, naval patrol vessels and other supports, as it did during the war in the Gulf.

28.   On Tuesday, tensions rose after Indian warplanes shot down a Pakistani naval patrol aircraft that India claims violated its airspace.

29.   On Tuesday, President Joseph Estrada ordered increased naval patrols in the area after the military reported the Chinese expansion.

30.   Pastrana has pledged tighter controls in the north, including international observers and naval patrols along the Magdalena River.