1.   But Moscow has underestimated the rebels many times before.

2.   India had previously sent its troops across the border in pursuit of rebels many times but with little success in the difficult terrain.

3.   Even press coverage was less sympathetic to the rebels this time than at Budyonnovsk.

4.   Hashimoto was concerned about increased police maneuvers outside the diplomatic residence that led to shots being fired by the rebels several times, most recently Monday.

5.   It was the first time rebel Serbs allowed a convoy to move into the enclave on that route.

6.   Rebels three times made and broke peace accords, the latest one a power-sharing deal pushed by the United States.

7.   The allegations, reported extensively by Serbian media, have further deepened enmities and likely diminished prospects for a compromise between the government and the rebels any time soon.

8.   The summit was the third formal attempt at a peace deal since the rebel insurrection began in early August, and the first time rebels were invited.

9.   The summit marked the third formal attempt at a peace deal since the conflict began in early August, and the first time rebels were invited.

10.   This time rebel Serbs and Croats, helped by renegade Muslims, are targeting the Bihac enclave in western Bosnia.