21.   A Hong Kong newspaper, meanwhile, said Thursday China was prepared to attack Taiwan if its missile drill goes wrong and triggers retaliation.

22.   But the Palestinian commentator Barghuti said he expected the Israeli offensive to trigger Palestinian retaliation, saying this is what Sharon wants.

23.   Three out of four Israelis support attacks against Hezbollah leaders, even if it triggers retaliation, an opinion poll showed Friday.

24.   Pakistan has warned that any cross-border action by India will trigger a retaliation.

25.   She said that kind of reaction could trigger retaliation around the world.