31.   He said troops were preparing to take all measures to prevent miners reaching the capital.

32.   Hours later, the Israeli Defense Ministry announced troops were preparing to pull back from two West Bank cities, Qalqiliya and Tulkarem, early Tuesday.

33.   In Chechnya, Russian troops were preparing to withdraw from the southern mountain village of Vedeno, a separatist stronghold, a spokesman for the Russian military command said.

34.   Israeli troops are preparing to pull out of the West Bank towns of Qalqiliya and Tulkarem, military sources said Monday night.

35.   It happened as Taliban troops prepared to move a mountain of ammunition and weapons to another depot outside the city limits, he said.

36.   Israeli troops prepare to pull out of two West Bank cities,

37.   It was not clear if troops were preparing for an extended stay.

38.   Last Italian troops prepare to withdraw from Albania.

39.   Later, the Israeli defense ministry announced troops were preparing to pull back from two West Bank cities, Qalqiliya and Tulkarem early Tuesday.

40.   Meanwhile, peacekeeping troops in Kosovo prepared for the return of the Serb refugees and ethnic Albanians, establishing security and laying the groundwork for democratic elections.