61.  But the defense ministry defended the offensive, saying it pre-empted rebel plans for a major attack.

62.  But they added to a growing atmosphere of fear on St. Thomas, which has seen two major attacks on visitors already this year.

63.  But unlike the PKK, Hezbollah has not carried out any major attacks against Turkish targets.

64.  Charlotte Coleman suffered from asthma for years, but had never experienced a major attack before, said her father, Francis Coleman.

65.  Egypt, which has suffered major attacks from Islamic militants, has been lobbying for such a summit, arguing that terrorism is a global phenomenon.

66.  Egypt, which has suffered major attacks from Islamic militants, has been lobbying for such a summit, arguing that terrorism is a global issue.

67.  For several days, the Israeli army has been launching major attacks against Palestinians cities, towns and villages in the West Bank, in response to suicide bombings.

68.  For several days, the Israeli army has been launching major attacks against Palestinians cities, towns and villages in the West Bank.

69.  Government officials also discussed ways of thwarting a possible resumption of major attacks by the guerrillas.

70.  Government forces have been alerted to a possible major attack by Tamil rebels in northern Jaffna Peninsula, a state-run newspaper reported Sunday.