71.   Israeli warplanes struck suspected guerrilla bases in southern Lebanon Friday following attacks on Israeli outposts in the volatile region, security officials said.

72.   It has enjoyed relative stability in the volatile region, with most people supporting traditional homage to the king.

73.   It is unclear how the move will affect the Mideast peace process, since the charismatic Hussein for years has been a pillar of stability in the volatile region.

74.   It was not clear why the general, identified by Indian police only as Brig. Datto, was traveling in the volatile region.

75.   Jordan, which is proud of its reputation for security in a volatile region, has been shaken recently by a series of shootings and bombings.

76.   John Paul has long yearned to visit the Holy Land, but the complexity and political implications of a journey to the volatile region has made it impossible.

77.   Japanese officials have repeatedly stressed their continued support for the presence, saying the troops are a stabilizing factor in an otherwise volatile region.

78.   Japanese officials say the troops are a stabilizing factor in an otherwise volatile region.

79.   Kidnappers swarming the volatile region have operated with impunity in Ingushetia, which they use as a safe route to Chechnya.

80.   Kidnappers swarming the volatile region have operated with impunity in Ingushetia, which they have used as a safe route to Chechnya.