71.   They were making a final assault on the peak last Thursday when they disappeared.

72.   They were making a final assault on the peak Thursday when they went missing.

73.   Tribal fighters in eastern Afghanistan launched what they called a final assault on al-Qaida forces Sunday as U.S. bombs set forest on fire.

74.   Two Frenchmen who tried to make a final assault on the Kanchenjunga peak, the third highest mountain in the world, have been missing since Thursday.

75.   U.S. troops visible to journalists from a nearby rooftop walked openly in the compound after the final assault, which erupted after the mid-day call to prayers.

76.   With hardly a break, his unit slogged on toward Kikwit, where forces assembled for the final assault on Kinshasa.

77.   Zairian rebels said Saturday they have halted their advance on this strategic city on the Zaire River to await the arrival of more forces for the final assault.

78.   Footballer of the Year Eric Cantona could complete a remrkable year by captaining Manchester United in the FA Cup final and leading their final assault on the Premiership title.

79.   He said he pulled British troops out of the final assault on Kuwait to save casualties, leaving the US Marines to lead the attack.

80.   A final assault to seize Grozny would be likely to claim civilian casualties, military experts said.