1.   Almost three years after fighting ended, Bosnia continues to be governed by ethnic-based parties that effectively dominate three ministates.

2.   Fighting had all but ended in the Kurdish region since the captured guerrilla leader Abdullah Ocalan called on his followers to press their demands by peaceful means.

3.   Although fighting has ended, political tensions between RENAMO and FRELIMO remain high.

4.   Although fighting between them ended decades ago, the sides have spent tens of billions of U.S. dollars in recent years buying advanced weapons and streamlining their armed forces.

5.   Fighting ended as nightfall approached.

6.   Fighting ended with a cease-fire last summer, but armed groups are still active and operate out of the control of Chechen authorities.

7.   Fighting ended with a peace agreement last summer, but armed groups are still active and operate out of the control of Chechen authorities.

8.   Fighting outside Tetovo ended shortly after daybreak, but residents who feared further violence continued to flee.

9.   Fighting ended around dawn Wednesday and the two rebel units were allowed to merge before handing over the hostages and leaving.

10.   Fighting ended in August when a Western-brokered peace deal was signed.