1.   One faction holds that an honorable political settlement is still possible and supports Adams.

2.   The faction holds the key ministries of defense and internal security.

3.   The warring factions will hold peace talks in the United States at the end of the month.

4.   A separate faction also is holding an American man, Jeffrey Schilling, kidnapped early last week.

5.   A separate Abu Sayyaf faction is holding an American, Jeffrey Schilling, who was kidnapped in late August.

6.   A separate faction is holding an American, Jeffrey Schilling, who was kidnapped early last week.

7.   After a day of clashes, two rival Kurdish factions held their fire Friday outside this northern town.

8.   After a day of clashes, two rival Kurdish factions held their fire Friday outside this northern city.

9.   After the split, each contending faction held five assembly seats.

10.   Another faction is holding American Jeffrey Schilling.