51.   Fighting flared on new fronts in the secessionist southern republic of Chechnya today while Russia moved more armor and troops to positions around the capital.

52.   Guard troops took positions around the building in eastern Caracas on Tuesday to protect it.

53.   Gunness said rebel Serbs were reinforcing their positions around Knin.

54.   Gunness said rebel Serbs in Croatia also were reinforcing their positions around Knin.

55.   He said rebel units and Mayi-Mayi fighters from indigenous ethnic groups were sent in to reinforce positions around Bunia.

56.   He said Serb positions around Sarajevo were struck.

57.   His visit coincides with a government offensive against Serb rebel positions around Sarajevo.

58.   Hundreds of policemen took positions around the stadium looking for any signs of trouble.

59.   Hundreds of Chechen fighters continued to hold their positions around the palace and other key locations.

60.   Hundreds of police later took up positions around the downtown American Embassy.