31.   Several islands in southern Japan were hit by small tsunami waves after a powerful offshore earthquake rocked the area Tuesday.

32.   The greater metropolitan area has been rocked by violent street crimes and gang warfare.

33.   Thousands of explosions rocked the area where Serbs started an offensive to broaden their control Friday.

34.   Thousands of Istanbul residents slept outside Friday for another night as aftershocks continued to rock the area.

35.   Three aftershocks rocked the area Wednesday.

36.   Three moderate earthquakes rocked separate areas in Japan early Tuesday, but police said there were no reports of damage or injuries.

37.   Tremors rocked the area for hours and heavy snow hindered rescue efforts.

38.   Two strong earthquakes rocked an area of northern Indonesia and destroyed buildings, but no casualties were reported, an official said Sunday.

39.   Witnesses spoke of a series of blasts which rocked the area north of the city.

40.   Intense rocket, grenade and mortar fire rocked an area of Monrovia that includes the US embassy on Wednesday evening, witnesses said.