41.   The bombing occurred during a sharp increase in artillery exchanges in the western part of Sarajevo.

42.   The bombing occurred during the first year in office of Gov. George C. Wallace, who championed racial segregation in fiery speeches.

43.   The bombing occurred in in Assam state in northeastern India near Nagaland, where Naga guerillas are fighting for independence.

44.   The bombings occurred amid new army sweeps against militants and a series of attacks pointing to a militant offensive.

45.   The bombing allegedly occurred along the common border of Iraq, Iran and Turkey.

46.   The bombing occurred as people were busy shopping for the Muslim festival of Eid-ul Fitr, which follows the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

47.   The bombing occurred just as local residents were breaking the daily fast that marks the Muslim holy month, and the street and cafe were full.

48.   The latest bombing occurred in Soho, which is always busy on Friday nights.

49.   The note said the bombing would occur last Friday.

50.   The Iraqi official said the attack took place Thursday, but U.S. military officials in Washington said the bombings occurred early Friday morning Iraqi time.