31.   During the rioting, security forces responded slowly in many areas of the city and looters were able to plunder at will.

32.   Enemy forces were responding with mortars, killing one U.S.-allied Afghan fighter and injuring five, Safi Ullah said.

33.   Enemy forces were responding with mortars, killing one U.S.-allied Afghan fighter and injuring five, Saif Ullah said.

34.   Federal forces responded with artillery fire and aviation attacks.

35.   French NATO forces responded to a call for help after eight hours, said a U.N. official, then let the looters leave with the goods.

36.   Government forces responded by firing on the peacekeepers, whom they earlier had threatened to attack if NATO warplanes did not attack Serb positions.

37.   Government forces responded mightily, unleashing warplanes, helicopters and armored personnel carriers on the rebels lodged in villages surrounding the city.

38.   Government forces responded, touching off an exchange of mortar fire as civilians scrambled for cover.

39.   Government forces responded, touching off an exchange of mortar fire that sent civilians scrambling for cover.

40.   Government forces have responded with mass repression, often against local villagers.