1.   Locals say the bombing this week of Afghanistan heightened their resolve, as well as their resignation.

2.   Even before the American bombing this week, conditions in Afghanistan were desperate.

3.   Islamic militants, responsible for two deadly suicide bombings this week, said they would send more assailants into Israel.

4.   Most Afghans who crossed said they were fleeing the heavy bombing this week in Kandahar.

5.   Most of the refugees said they were fleeing heavy bombing this week in Kandahar, the Taliban headquarters city.

6.   Most refugees said they were fleeing heavy bombing this week in Kandahar, the Taliban headquarters city.

7.   Those who were out said residents had been discussing the bombing all week.