51.  Soon after the first explosions, Saddam confirmed the American attack in a statement to the nation.

52.  The action was an attempt to rein in the street demonstrations orchestrated by the party in advance of the expected American attacks.

53.  The American attack is too slow in developing from the back, Ramos said.

54.  The American attack on the convoy has laid bare the complex and fluid allegiances that shape life in Paktia.

55.  The American attack helicopter that has dealt so much death becomes the latest symbol of American military aid being used against American national interests.

56.  The American attacks Wednesday appeared to lay the groundwork for an alliance offensive here.

57.  The circumstances surrounding the latest American attacks also raise issues of international law, diplomats here and officials in foreign capitals say.

58.  The convoy that came under American attack may have contained some former Taliban members, but it was clearly welcome in Kabul.

59.  The ethnic differences are also visible in the destinations of people fleeing in fear of American attack.

60.  The ferocity of the American attack is not in question.