1.   More importantly, the United States is likely to refrain from carrying out airstrikes on Muslims during Ramadan out of fear it could provoke a backlash in Muslim countries.

2.   On Kosovo, the Russians have insisted that no airstrikes be carried out without the approval of the U.N. Security Council, where they hold a veto.

3.   President Clinton said NATO must be ready to carry out airstrikes against the Serbs, who have acted in a manner that provoked a military response.

4.   They said no NATO airstrikes should be carried out without the explicit authorization of the Security Council, where Russia holds a veto.

5.   US jets also carried out airstrikes Monday night around the southern city of Kandahar, and there were reports of explosions near the airport.

6.   Outside the city, Russian forces carried out airstrikes on fleeing refugees, the rebels said.

7.   Outside the capital, Russian forces carried out airstrikes on fleeing refugees, the rebels said.

8.   Perry, however, said NATO was still willing to carry out airstrikes against the Serbs if they are requested by the United Nations.

9.   A week ago, American and British warplanes carried out airstrikes.

10.   A week ago, American and British warplanes carried out airstrikes against Iraqi air defense sites.