11.  Secretary of State Colin Powell sought to calm the troubled waters by insisting the report did not signal imminent action.

12.  There have been reports here of Chinese troop movements on the mainland, although no one expects imminent military action.

13.  This does not signal imminent action, however, the sources indicate.

14.  Thousands of Afghan refugees are in Peshawar not only fleeing imminent military action by the United States but many have already been in Pakistan fleeing drought and economic hardships.

15.  While Bush will make the case for a more aggressive pursuit of al-Qaida, the White House does not anticipate imminent action in Somalia.

16.  Beijing leaders are setting a timetable for reunification with Taiwan, and will take imminent action to eradicate pro-Taiwan independence activities globally, Sing Tao reported.

17.  Bush sought during his Asia trip this week to quell fears of any imminent military action, saying the United States has no intention of invading North Korea.

18.  But he said U.S. officials had not discussed imminent military action.

19.  During his Asia trip this week, he sought to quell fears of imminent military action, saying the United States has no intention of invading North Korea.

20.  Four months ago, passions were high at NATO and the alliance was threatening imminent action.