41.   With tensions soaring in Sarajevo, there were reports from both sides of beatings.

42.   India-Pakistan tensions have soared in the past week, triggering fears that Indian retaliation could spark a full-fledged conflict between the nuclear-capable rivals.

43.   Indo-Pakistan tensions have soared in the past week, triggering fears that Indian retaliation could spark a full-fledged conflict between the nuclear-capable rivals.

44.   It was the first incident on the Mediterranean island since tensions soared last month over a Greek-Cypriot decision to buy Russian anti-aircraft missiles.

45.   It was the first reported incident on the Mediterranean island since tensions soared last month over a Greek-Cypriot decision to buy Russian anti-aircraft missiles.

46.   A deal on Okinawa would be an important step toward dispelling a major security headache for the United States in a region that has suddenly seen tensions soar.

47.   A deal would be an important step toward dispelling a major security headache for the United States in a region that has suddenly seen tensions soar.

48.   But US officials stressed the importance of improving military ties with China after tensions soared earlier this year over Taiwan.

49.   The rocket attack has sent tensions soaring between the two nuclear-capable countries and sparked a surge in firing incidents along the heavily militarized border.

50.   The Spanish IFOR troops were deployed along frontlines Saturday as tensions soared following the shooting of a Croat policeman who subsequently died from his wounds, he added.