11.  The central government controls the beautiful old capital, Sana, and a chunk of turf to its south and west.

12.  This old capital, the sturdy backdrop of so many political theatrics, has seen some spectacles in its day.

13.  Over steaming morning noodles, where this relaxed and tight-knit old capital talks its business, the topic du jour is Clinton.

14.  Cuttack, the venue of the India-Kenya match, is the old capital of Orissa state.

15.  Four elderly residents in this old imperial capital vividly recall life in the turbulent years the executions.

16.  Most countries that had embassies in the old West German capital of Bonn are moving back to reunified Berlin after the German government made the trek last year.

17.  The president also criticized government officials for their reluctance to settle in the new capital, Astana, and still making weekly trips to the old capital, Almaty.

18.  While other old European capitals have preserved their hallmark stores and rejuvenated their commercial centers, the traditionally lively Omonia area of central Athens has steadily faded.

19.  Four foreign tourists were killed by bombs in the old capital Istanbul and on the beaches.

20.  Taliban leaders are due to meet in Kandahar, the old royal capital they took six months ago to decide their next move.