71.   Neither the Russian troops nor the Chechen fighters appeared to gain an edge in street fighting as the rebels braced for another Russian onslaught.

72.   Neither side appeared to gain an edge in street fighting on Wednesday, as the rebels prepared for another Russian attack.

73.   Scotsman David Coulthard gained the edge over Formula One world championship title rival Juan Pablo Montoya on the second day of testing in Valencia on Thursday.

74.   Sweden had been in competition with Australia and Portugal for two of the rotating seats, but gained an edge during the campaign.