61.   While security forces blamed the militants for setting the shrine of a Muslim Sufi saint afire, the rebels said that Indian troops were responsible for the blaze.

62.   While the rebels have said they want to begin talks, successful negotiations will require a willingness to make concessions on all sides.

63.   Paramilitary leaders announced on Saturday they would be willing to enter peace talks with the government, but only when the rebels say they are laying down their arms.

64.   Philippine Communist rebels said Thursday they will free an army general, his aide and a police officer they captured last month.

65.   Philippine Communist rebels said Thursday that they will free an army general, his aide and a police officer captured last month.

66.   Philippine Communist rebels said Thursday they will free an army general, his aide and a police officer captured last month.

67.   Rebels had said they could not leave Kisangani because the city was not secure.

68.   Rebels have said for years they cannot leave pull out of Kisangani because the city was not secure.

69.   Rebels have said peace talks will not take place until government troops withdraw from what were Zapatista-held areas.

70.   Rebels have said they are ready to accept a cease-fire and resume talks but have sought assurances that the military will cease its attacks.