It said the rebels should stop all attacks on the all-but-bankrupt economy and cease using mines.

The rebels stopped river traffic and cut the telegraph line to Cairo.

"If the rebels do not stop their actions, we will be obliged to respond with force."

In January 2013, the rebels stopped their operations, hoping for a negotiated settlement.

And when the rebels stopped responding, he would know that they were out of fuel and would attack.

But the rebels stopped short of halting their unilateral cease-fire observed since Sept. 16.

The rebels stopped short of pulling out of the talks but said they would not attend further negotiations until the two are freed.

The officials said the rebels stopped the buses near Kalmunai, an eastern town, on Friday.

The rebels quickly stop arguing to present a united front before the king's messenger.

The rebels stopped at the base of the arch to study the sign.