51.   In both cases where U.S. planes have attacked Iraqi air defense units in the past week, American officials said the aircraft shot back after being fired on.

52.   In recent months, U.S. planes have attacked positions, particularly in eastern Afghanistan, where Taliban and al-Qaida holdouts are believed to be hiding.

53.   In Israel, an army statement said Israeli planes attacked targets in southern Lebanon in response to the bombing.

54.   In the eastern city of Jalalabad, American planes attacked south of town, targeting a military base.

55.   In Jerusalem, an Israeli army spokesman confirmed the first raid on Iqlim al-Tuffah, saying the planes attacked guerrilla targets.

56.   In Jerusalem, an Israeli army spokesman confirmed the raids, saying the planes attacked guerrilla targets in southern Lebanon.

57.   In the meantime, Japanese planes constantly attacked aerodromes and ground defences, forcing the British and allied forces to evacuate.

58.   In response, the planes have been attacking the air-defense sites.

59.   In the Pacific, U.S. carrier planes attack Okinawa.

60.   Iranian media said planes attacked northwestern Iran Sunday, but there were differing reports as to the nature of the targets.