71.   The area is on the border between Georgia and its breakaway region of Abkhazia and has been the site of recent clashes involving ethnic Georgian and Chechen fighters.

72.   The fighting was the latest in a series of recent clashes, the worst since the government and the rebel Moro Islamic Liberation Front began peace talks in January.

73.   The Dutch government has announced tougher measures to clamp down on soccer violence following a recent deadly clash between rival fans, officials said Thursday.

74.   The government of separatist Abkhazia lashed out at Georgian leaders Monday, blaming them for recent clashes in the Black Sea region and insisting that Abkhazia is independent.

75.   The government says it plans a major effort this year to end confusion about maritime boundaries in the Caribbean, where there have been recent clashes.

76.   The military and the rebels have accused each other of starting the recent clashes.

77.   The group said it would only free the seven in exchange for seven Dagestani police officers taken prisoner during the recent clashes and believed to be held in Chechnya.

78.   The recent clashes flared last month when MILF guerrillas attacked army outposts in several Lanao del Norte towns.

79.   The sounds of gunfire sent thousands of refugees who had gathered in Klay following recent clashes to the northwest fleeing again, soldiers said on condition of anonymity.

80.   There is already a heavy military presence in Rangoon and other Burmese cities following recent clashes between Buddhist monks and Muslims.