1.   Peacekeepers had just detonated a series of explosive charges to destroy a section of road believed used by the militants when they received small arms fire.

2.   Peacekeepers had just detonated a series of explosive charges to destroy a section of road when they received small arms fire from the assailants, the statement said.

3.   France began detonating a series of nuclear tests in the south Pacific last month.

4.   India detonated a series of underground nuclear tests in May, prompting Pakistan to respond with its own tests.

5.   India detonated a series of underground nuclear tests in May, saying it needed a nuclear deterrence because of security threats from China and Pakistan.

6.   India detonated a series of underground nuclear tests in May, saying it needed a nuclear deterrent due to threats from China and Pakistan.

7.   Lava apparently ignited fumes of gasoline and diesel fuel at the station, detonating a series of massive fireballs that sent a cloud of jet-black smoke into the sky.