81.   Russian forces blasted Chechen rebels with tank and artillery fire in a thick fog Monday and slowly consolidated their positions in the center of the battered Chechen capital.

82.   Russian troops consolidated their positions in central Grozny on Monday, but snipers remained active and the rebels roamed freely east and south of the Sunzha River.

83.   Selective buying nudged Philippine stocks slightly higher Thursday as participants consolidated their positions while awaiting indications of whether U.S. interest rates will rise, traders said.

84.   South Africa produced two crucial blows Friday before lunch, but not before England had consolidated its position on day two of the first cricket test at Edgbaston.

85.   Serey Kosal said his troops, supported by a band of Khmer Rouge guerrillas, pushed government troops out of the village and were now consolidating their position.

86.   Since winning the last general elections, the Socialists have consolidated their position in presidential, local and European elections.

87.   Soldiers were consolidating their positions Tuesday, officials said.

88.   Stock prices slid in Tokyo Tuesday morning as traders consolidated their positions after a four-day holiday.

89.   Since claiming to be president, Aidid has been trying to consolidate his position.

90.   Since Monday, soldiers have made little headway, only consolidating positions around Omantai and Nedunkerni, two small towns they wrested from the rebels last week.