51.   Alouni often described reports of U.S. missiles hitting civilian areas and killing women and children, although Washington denied there were widespread civilian casualties.

52.   An earthquake hit several areas of eastern Georgia and shook buildings in the capital Tbilisi Thursday evening, but there were no immediate reports of any casualties or damage.

53.   Another arriving refugee said some bombs in recent days had been hitting populated areas.

54.   Another said some bombs in recent days had been hitting populated areas.

55.   At least seven people were killed Wednesday in the Afghan southern city of Kandahar when a bomb hit a civilian area Madad Chowk, the Afghan Islamic Press reported.

56.   Both Pakistan and India have missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads and capable of hitting populated areas in both countries.

57.   Both Pakistan and India have missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads and hitting populated areas in both countries.

58.   But Gaza security chief Maj. Gen. Abdel Razek el-Majaidah charged that Israel hit civilian areas.

59.   But apparently some missiles hit civilian areas.

60.   But for people in four villages in this sub-district, rice has become very scarce since the drought hit the area late last year.