51.   But clashes reportedly continued Thursday between snipers and security forces, and the hostage situation remained in flux.

52.   But ethnic Albanian reports said intense clashes continued in the central Drenica region.

53.   But clearly, some clashes continue.

54.   But sporadic clashes continue, and thousands of Russian troops help the government patrol the border against rebel incursions from Afghanistan.

55.   But near-daily clashes continue, and Russian casualties remain high.

56.   But the agreement has foundered, and small-scale clashes continue almost daily.

57.   But the informal agreement fell far short of the cease-fire Lebed wanted, and sporadic clashes continue.

58.   But the rough and informal agreement fell far short of the cease-fire Lebed wanted, and sporadic clashes continue.

59.   But sporadic clashes continue, and thousands of Russian troops help the Tajik government patrol the border against rebel incursions from Afghanistan.

60.   But sporadic clashes have continued, often fueled by clan rivalries and personal disputes among various warlords.