51.   Relations between the neighboring countries have been tense over Angolan allegations Zambia is supplying arms to Angolan rebels.

52.   Russia denied Thursday that three Russian pilots shot down by Angolan rebels were working for the Angolan government and demanded the release of the captured crew.

53.   Security Council warns of sanctions against Angolan rebels.

54.   The Angolan ambassador on Thursday threatened military action against neighboring Zambia for helping UNITA, the former Angolan rebel movement that is now an official opposition party.

55.   The article appeared at a time of severe tension between the two neighbors, when Angola had accused Zambian officials of providing arms and supplies to Angolan rebels.

56.   The death of longtime Angolan rebel leader Jonas Savimbi could open a door for aggressive U.S. peacemaking efforts in Africa.

57.   The council on Wednesday again accused Angolan rebel leaders of undermining the peace process and demanded an immediate end to the fighting.

58.   The government on Thursday called on international organizations to investigate allegations by Angola that Zambia is backing Angolan rebels, and denied the charges.

59.   The head of the Angolan rebel group UNITA has told his military chiefs that demobilization and disarmament is out of the question, a rebel statement said Friday.

60.   The Security Council threatened Friday to consider imposing sanctions against former Angolan rebels unless they help establish a power-sharing government in Angola.