1.  Along with other issues, Saleh registered his opposition to a potential American attack on Iraq and his concerns about violence in the Middle East.

2.  Although most Iraqis speak stoically of fearlessness in the face of possible American attacks, there is real concern about renewed military action.

3.  An American attack could otherwise backfire and nurture more Islamic extremists, he has warned.

4.  And it has said that U.S. planes are gathering intelligence for a possible American attack.

5.  And if he used them, he would undermine his claim that he has no such weapons, thus strengthening justification for the international sanctions and any American attack.

6.  As Bosnian Serb police officers armed with automatic weapons were seen moving toward the Muslims, American attack helicopters were authorized to fire if necessary to keep them away.

7.  Baghdad has contended that it launched surface-to-air missiles in self-defense after an American attack began.

8.  Besides, an American attack could work to his advantage.

9.  Afghans reaching the Pakistan city of Quetta said two villagers died when five of the six tanks were struck in a subsequent American attack.

10.  After a second missile hit, however, when she saw friends and family lying wounded on the ground, she thought it must be an American attack.