1.   But accusations of betrayal caused electoral alliances to fray, leading the country into a little-remarked tribal war that foreshadowed what would come in Rwanda.

2.   But the alliance frayed as Allen executives learned more about the Nichols insider deals.

3.   Public opinion and political statements abroad isolating United States support for Israel have made many here worry whether the tight alliance between the two countries will fray.

4.   Public opinion and political statements abroad isolating U.S. support for Israel have made many here worry whether the tight alliance between the two countries will fray.