Occurring as Afghanistan is struggling to hold elections this summer, the violence underscores how fragile the country's stability remains after two decades of war.

The violence underscored the anger many conservative whites feel toward Mr. de Klerk.

Behind the News: The violence underscored the ability of the insurgents to strike at the times and places of their choosing.

The violence underscores the persistence of armed rebellions in the region and the use of border areas like the Ruwenzori as rear bases.

The violence underscored the dilemma facing Mr. Arafat as he seeks American support in a renewed push toward peace negotiations.

The violence last month at the Group of 8 summit in Genoa, Italy, has only underscored their concern.

The violence has underscored the challenges American troops face as they take over many of the functions of a national police force in Iraq.

Recent violence in Anbar has underscored the brutality of the fighting among the Sunnis there.

The bloody violence and loss of life in the disputed territory underscores the urgency of constructive negotiations.

To opponents, the violence merely underscores what they have long argued.