71.   The latest offensive began after rebels invaded a neighboring region and following apartment bombings around Russia that were blamed on the rebels.

72.   The military says it has now killed seven Abu Sayyaf guerrillas since the offensives began.

73.   The new offensive began after troops ambushed the rebels Friday on the main southern Philippine island of Mindanao.

74.   The offensive began early Sunday when warplanes, navy gunboats and long-range artillery opened fire on rebel positions, and ground troops moved forward from the Palali military base.

75.   The offensive began Sunday following a rebel attack that killed two soldiers.

76.   The offensive began Tuesday.

77.   The offensive began when the KDP, with help from the Iraqi army, captured Irbil.

78.   The offensive began with a heavy barrage from a long string of artillery batteries.

79.   The rebel offensive apparently began last weekend.

80.   The tank offensive began this morning, after a few hours of shelling.