51.   Under such circumstances, private tragedies become public spectacles.

52.   A senior government official confirmed the authorities had launched a major crackdown on crime -- particularly among military personnel -- and the public spectacle was intended as a warning.

53.   Apart from this massive public spectacle there was little else of note to mark the arrival of the victorious Taliban in Kabul Friday morning.

54.   Fears had been expressed that live coverage could see the proceedings become a public spectacle comparable with the O.J. Simpson murder trial in Los Angeles.