71.   Young gunmen took up positions on rooftops, shooting at policemen, residents and rivals alike.

72.   Gunmen took them to a house, but made no attempt to aid the cameraman, she said.

73.   Gunmen had earlier taken the hostages in a robbery attempt in downtown Philadelpia, a city official said.

74.   Gunmen later took her to a house, but made no attempt to assist Palmisano, she said.

75.   He said the gunmen took the hostages with them after robbing banks, killing citizens and torching the town on Tuesday.

76.   A chase ensued, during which the gunman took refuge in a house before being arrested.

77.   Clashes continued as Palestinian police and gunmen took to the streets to battle the Israeli tanks posted outside the town.

78.   The young woman who was released said the gunmen had taken several passengers out onto the passenger gangway to be executed.

79.   There were reports that the gunmen had taken hostages.

80.   Whether the gunmen actually had taken hostages remained unconfirmed.