61.   The artillery bombardment took place amid continued fighting for control of the town of Bosanska Krupa which Moslem forces are attempting to overrun.

62.   The conference, in a Cairo suburb, is taking place amid tight security after threats by the outlawed militant group, Jamaa Islamiyya.

63.   The clashes took place amid continuing fragile negotiations between mainly Hutu government and Tutsi-led opposition forces on choosing a new administration of national unity.

64.   The conference, in a Cairo suburb, is taking place amid tight security after threats by the outlawed militant group Jamaa Islamiyya.

65.   The conference, in a centre in a Cairo suburb, is taking place amid tight security after threats by the outlawed militant group the Jamaa Islamiyya.

66.   The drive to find Chinese partners takes place amid another effort to get in line with official policies.

67.   The incident took place amid hightened military tensions between the nuclear rivals.

68.   The funeral is taking place amid growing tension between the leaders of the two parties.

69.   The meeting takes place amid growing fears that the US-led global war against the terrorism will be extended to include Iraq.

70.   The international mediation efforts are taking place amid a virtual news blackout by South African officials and details are cloudy and at times contradictory.