1.   Now stepping up is America Online Inc., poised to launch the most serious challenge to Microsoft to date.

2.   But with rebel fighters poised to launch a battle for control of Kisangani, it appeared unlikely an accord would be negotiated beforehand.

3.   With rebel fighters poised to launch a battle for the strategic riverside city of Kisangani, it appeared unlikely a cease-fire would be negotiated beforehand.

4.   With rebel fighters poised to launch a battle for the strategic Zairian riverside city of Kisangani, it appeared unlikely a cease-fire would be negotiated beforehand.

5.   With rebel fighters poised to launch battle for control over the strategic Zairian riverside city of Kisangani, it appeared unlikely a cease-fire would be negotiated beforehand.