51.   Suspected Islamic militants tried Monday to assassinate a famous Indian director who angered some Muslims by using a Hindu-Muslim romance in his latest movie, police said.

52.   The clashes began after Israeli troops and allied militiamen clashed with Hezbollah militants trying to infiltrate the Israeli-occupied zone in the Jabal al-Rafih area.

53.   The bomb went off while militants were trying to assemble it for use during voting Tuesday, police said.

54.   The militants are trying to use the issue to turn opinion against the U.S.-backed peace process with Israel.

55.   The militants were trying to sneak into Indian territory under cover of darkness when they were challenged by soldiers on patrol, said army spokesman Ranjeev Lal.

56.   The militants also tried to contact negotiators on Friday, but were foiled by faulty telephone lines.

57.   The militants tried to contact negotiators on Friday, but were foiled by faulty telephone lines.

58.   The officer, speaking on customary condition of anonymity, said the suspected militants had been trying to sneak across the border.

59.   The officer, speaking on customary condition of anonymity, said the suspected militants had been trying to sneak across the border into India.

60.   The Shin Bet security service has stepped up security for Peres in recent days amid warnings that Jewish militants would try to attack him on voting day.