1.   In the recriminations that followed the botched coup, pro- and anti-Noriega factions attacked the White House.

2.   A botched coup earlier this month heightened tensions even further.

3.   A botched coup last week has raised tensions even further.

4.   A botched coup attempt last weekend has raised tensions further.

5.   He celebrates the anniversary of his botched coup every year.

6.   Lafontant was being held for a botched coup attempt.

7.   Soglo, a junior officer in the national army and a cousin of the president, was jailed earlier this month in a botched coup attempt.

8.   Soglo, a junior officer in the national army and second cousin to the president, was jailed earlier this month in connection with a botched coup attempt.

9.   The deposed emir of Qatar denied Thursday government claims that his nephew led a botched coup to return him to power earlier this month.

10.   Unconfirmed press reports have stated that some other persons have been detained in connection with the botched coup attempt.