41.   The incident occurred amid continuing allegations of Australian invasions of Indonesian air space, which have all been denied by Australia.

42.   The incident occurred amid growing concern over the safety of peackeeping troops.

43.   The latest incident occurred amid rising tension on the peninsula over suspicion that the reclusive communist regime is running a clandestine nuclear weapons program.

44.   The kidnapping occurred amid a high-profile campaign against crime by President Joseph Estrada.

45.   The kidnappings occurred amid a high-profile anti-crime drive by President Joseph Estrada aimed at assuring foreigners that the Philippines is a safe investment destination.

46.   The kidnappings occurred amid a high-profile campaign against crime by President Joseph Estrada.

47.   The mutiny was occurring amid upheaval over general elections last May which opposition parties have branded as fraudulent.

48.   The mutiny in this mountainous kingdom was occurring amid upheaval over general elections last May which opposition parties have branded as fraudulent.

49.   The shooting occurred amid a stall in inter-Korean reconciliation efforts.

50.   It also occurred amid a planned Senate inquiry into allegedly overpriced power supply contracts with privately held independent power producers.