91.  Faced with a possible American attack, Taliban officials have been meeting with local leaders across Afghanistan to build support, especially among influential tribal figures.

92.  Fearing an American attack, the United Nations on Thursday advised its relief staff on leave from jobs in Iraq to stay abroad.

93.  Former U.N. Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar on Wednesday warned that an American attack on Iraq could further damage its popularity among Arabs.

94.  Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Alexy II also spoke Saturday against retaliation for the American attacks that would threaten civilian lives.

95.  Gromov said Putin and Jiang also are calling for a swift end to the American military attacks on Afghanistan.

96.  He has been careful not to express support for Saddam but steadfast in his opposition to an American attack, despite the risk of alienating Washington.

97.  Halutz said that the U.S.-led war against terrorism is likely to include retaliation for any American attack.

98.  Humanitarian groups have been warning of impending starvation inside Afghanistan because of political turmoil, drought and the threat of American attack.

99.  If the deal wins acceptance in Washington, Saddam would avoid American attacks that the Clinton administration warned would be substantial.

100.  In Hong Kong, share prices plunged on news of the American military attack on Iraq.