61.   But Nano refused to step down until Berisha surrendered his weapons and the government regained control of the city, the sources said.

62.   But Russian forces claim the Chechens are not surrendering their weapons quickly enough and rebel forces say the Russians are not sticking to the withdrawal agreement.

63.   But Moscow demands that the rebels surrender their weapons and release all Russian hostages -- conditions most rebel leaders reject.

64.   But Sri Lanka has repeatedly said it will not resume negotiations until the rebels surrender their weapons.

65.   But the IRA has not surrendered any weapons, and has had no contact since June with an independent decommissioning body led by retired Canadian Gen. John de Chastelain.

66.   Despite Christian protests, the cease-fire allows for Laskar Jihad to stay in the province as long as it surrenders its weapons.

67.   Douge then surrendered the weapon to the U.S.-led troops.

68.   Earlier, Ecevit said his government was pressing for a law aimed at encouraging Kurdish rebels to come down from their mountain hideouts and surrender their weapons.

69.   Earlier, Palestinian police announced that all unlicensed weapons must be surrendered by Friday.

70.   Fitzgerald also reminded Serb police that carrying long-barreled weapons is a violation of the Dayton peace accord and demanded the weapons be immediately surrendered.