71.   Israel said militants had tried to detonate explosives in one incident, forcing them to open fire.

72.   Palestinian militants frequently try to cross into Israel and the occupied West Bank to attack Jewish targets.

73.   Several environmentalist militants tried to block the convoy as it neared the port but they were quickly dispersed by police.

74.   Some reports have suggested militants might even try to sabotage the tmms boat, the Defi Areva.

75.   The militants were trying to reform the Talaeh al-Fatah group, most of whose members had already been rounded up, the ministry said.

76.   The militants tried to flee when they realized their car was being ambushed.

77.   The official said the ULFA militants were trying to enter Assam from their bases in southern Bhutan when the encounter took place.