41.   Although the U.S. military says it is trying to avoid civilian casualties, villagers say the wave of bombing around Zawar has been deadly.

42.   Also, the American bombing campaign has been restricted by the number of planes in the region, and by efforts to avoid civilian casualties.

43.   And efforts should hit accurately, and also avoid innocent casualties.

44.   Army spokesman Brig. Sarath Munasinghe said that the military was taking precautions to avoid civilian casualties.

45.   Authorities insist they want to avoid civilian casualties.

46.   But the kingdom has said the attacks in Afghanistan should avoid civilian casualties.

47.   China has qualified its support for Washington by saying that strikes should be carefully targeted against proven terrorists, avoiding innocent casualties.

48.   Chinese President Jiang Zemin declared support, but said the war on terrorism should have clearly defined targets and avoid innocent casualties.

49.   Chinese President Jiang Zemin declares support, but says war on terrorism should have clearly defined targets and avoid innocent casualties.

50.   Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has said the military is trying hard to avoid civilian casualties.