51.   Earlier in the day, thousands of people fled to the center of Freetown after a two-hour barrage on the outskirts of the city.

52.   Electricity was cut off on Margarita and thousands of people fled homes, restaurants and office buildings.

53.   Fearing a surge in violence, thousands of people flee aboard buses, boats and planes.

54.   Fearing violence, thousands of villagers flee homes in Aceh province.

55.   Fearing a repeat of deadly explosions three years ago, thousands of people fled their homes Wednesday night after solvent fumes started emanating from the sewers.

56.   Fearing violence, thousands of villagers flee homes Monday in Aceh province.

57.   For days, Serb police have blocked them from driving up into hills where thousands of terrified people have fled.

58.   Four people were killed in road accidents as thousands fled the town.

59.   Grabbing what possessions they can, thousands flee the city.

60.   He expressed hope that a recent influx of thousands of refugees fleeing fighting in the neighboring Congo would not jeopardize the election.