31.   UNITA said he left fearing the sniper was aiming at him.

32.   U.S. forces were on extra alert because they had heard Serb snipers were in the area, officers said.

33.   A helicopter flew over the area and snipers were visible.

34.   A helicopter flew over the area incessantly and snipers were visible.

35.   At least two snipers were in position on buildings opposite the court.

36.   But an Australian surrounded by Rwandan army soldiers insisted that snipers were there.

37.   But snipers were active earlier in the Mamba Point residential area that includes the US housing compound.

38.   Citing the Russian military command, ITAR-TASS said at least six snipers were involved in the attack.

39.   The soldiers, who said there were snipers among the Hutus, set several ultimatums, but continued to hold off.

40.   The snipers are experienced riflemen trained in precision-shooting.