Tony Hall of Ohio said he and other Democrats who opposed abortion had always felt left out in their own party .

<response> <person>Tony Hall</person> of <location>Ohio</location> said he and other <misc>Democrats</misc> who opposed abortion had always felt left out in their own party . </response>


" But this year is different .

<response> " But this year is different . </response>


For the first time , the Democratic Party has included in our platform a conscience clause , " he said .

<response> For the first time , the <organization>Democratic Party</organization> has included in our platform a conscience clause , " he said . </response>


The clause recognizes and welcomes Democrats with divergent views on abortion and states they have a full part to play at all levels of the party .

<response> The clause recognizes and welcomes <misc>Democrats</misc> with divergent views on abortion and states they have a full part to play at all levels of the party . </response>


" The Democratic Party is indeed the party of true inclusiveness , " Hall said .

<response> " The <organization>Democratic Party</organization> is indeed the party of true inclusiveness , " <person>Hall</person> said . </response>


At its convention four years ago , organizers prevented then Pennsylvania Gov .

<response> At its convention four years ago , organizers prevented then <location>Pennsylvania</location> Gov . </response>


Robert Casey , a vehement opponent of abortion , from speaking .

<response> <person>Robert Casey</person> , a vehement opponent of abortion , from speaking . </response>


Republicans have used their decision as an example of Democrat intolerance ever since .

<response> <misc>Republicans</misc> have used their decision as an example of <misc>Democrat</misc> intolerance ever since . </response>


Casey told a news conference in Chicago on Tuesday he had asked to speak again this year but was turned down .

<response> <person>Casey</person> told a news conference in <location>Chicago</location> on Tuesday he had asked to speak again this year but was turned down . </response>


Democratic leaders said there was not room on the program for every retired governor to speak .

<response> <misc>Democratic</misc> leaders said there was not room on the program for every retired governor to speak . </response>


" I believe the Democratic party ought to be pro-woman , pro-child and pro-life , " Casey said .

<response> " I believe the <misc>Democratic</misc> party ought to be pro-woman , pro-child and pro-life , " <person>Casey</person> said . </response>


" I asked for the opportunity to deliver this message from the podium of the Democrat National Convention .

<response> " I asked for the opportunity to deliver this message from the podium of the <organization>Democrat National Convention</organization> . </response>


<response> For the second time in four years , my request fell on deaf ears , " he said . </response>


The Republican Party , whose platform calls for making all abortions illegal , faced a similar dilemma this year when Massachusetts Gov .

<response> The <organization>Republican Party</organization> , whose platform calls for making all abortions illegal , faced a similar dilemma this year when <location>Massachusetts</location> Gov . </response>


William Weld asked to deliver a speech defending abortion rights and was turned down .

<response> <person>William Weld</person> asked to deliver a speech defending abortion rights and was turned down . </response>


Bob Dole , the Republican presidential nominee , tried and failed to insert a tolerance clause in his party 's platform recognizing the validity of those within the party who supported abortion rights .

<response> <person>Bob Dole</person> , the <misc>Republican</misc> presidential nominee , tried and failed to insert a tolerance clause in his party 's platform recognizing the validity of those within the party who supported abortion rights . </response>


Democrats also heard Tuesday two passionate speeches defending abortion rights .

<response> <misc>Democrats</misc> also heard Tuesday two passionate speeches defending abortion rights . </response>


Kate Michelman , president of the National Abortion Rights Action League , described how she had an abortion at a time when the procedure was illegal after her husband abandoned her with three young children .

<response> <person>Kate Michelman</person> , president of the <organization>National Abortion Rights Action League</organization> , described how she had an abortion at a time when the procedure was illegal after her husband abandoned her with three young children . </response>


<response> " I 'm here to speak up for choice and to speak for truth . </response>


The message from the Republican Party is one of disdain .

<response> The message from the <organization>Republican Party</organization> is one of disdain . </response>


<response> Their answer to choice is control and punishment . </response>


<response> Our answer is trust , compassion and respect , " she said . </response>


Georgia Rep .

<response> <location>Georgia</location> <misc>Rep</misc> . </response>


Cynthia McKinney said : " You make your moral decisions .

<response> <person>Cynthia McKinney</person> said : " You make your moral decisions . </response>


I 'll make mine and let 's leave ( Republican House Speaker ) Newt Gingrich out of it . "

<response> I 'll make mine and let 's leave ( <organization>Republican House</organization> Speaker ) <person>Newt Gingrich</person> out of it . " </response>


U.S. Spring / White Wheat - Bids mostly steady .

<response> <location>U.S.</location> Spring / White Wheat - Bids mostly steady . </response>


CHICAGO 1996-08-27

<response> <location>CHICAGO</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


<response> Dark northern spring and white wheat bids were mostly steady on Tuesday but a few locations quoted weaker values as newly harvested spring wheat flooded the market , several cash grain dealers said . </response>


" There 's too much nearby wheat coming into the market so we 're backing off the basis to slow it down , " a Montana dealer said .

<response> " There 's too much nearby wheat coming into the market so we 're backing off the basis to slow it down , " a <location>Montana</location> dealer said . </response>


<response> Bids there dropped 10 cents per bushel . </response>


Harvest was also progressing well in parts of North Dakota , but one dealer there said new crop movement remained limited to a steady trickle . "

<response> Harvest was also progressing well in parts of <location>North Dakota</location> , but one dealer there said new crop movement remained limited to a steady trickle . " </response>


<response> We 're seeing some new crop coming in now but it 's slow going , " the dealer said . </response>


<response> Elsewhere , basis values were mostly steady in quiet conditions with little noteworty domestic or export business , dealers said . </response>


<response> Durum bids were steady after jumping 50 cents per bushel in some areas on Monday . </response>


<response> Price per bushel for 14-pct protein dark northern spring , durum and white wheats , in dollars per bushel : </response>


Spring Chg Durum ( m ) Chg White Chg

<response> Spring Chg Durum ( m ) Chg White Chg </response>


MINNESOTA


Minneapolis 5.06 up .02 5.75 unc -- --

<response> <location>Minneapolis</location> 5.06 up .02 5.75 unc -- -- </response>


Duluth 5.06 up .02 --- --- -- --

<response> <location>Duluth</location> 5.06 up .02 --- --- -- -- </response>


NORTH DAKOTA

<response> <location>NORTH DAKOTA</location> </response>


Hunter


( Red River ) 4.46 dn .02 5.00 unc -- --

<response> ( <location>Red River</location> ) 4.46 dn .02 5.00 unc -- -- </response>


Spring Chg HRW 12pct Chg White Chg

<response> <location>Spring</location> Chg HRW 12pct Chg White Chg </response>


Billings MT 4.62 up .01 4.50 dn .01 --- ---

<response> <location>Billings</location> <location>MT</location> 4.62 up .01 4.50 dn .01 --- --- </response>


Havre MT 4.54 dn .10 --- --- --- ---

<response> <location>Havre</location> <location>MT</location> 4.54 dn .10 --- --- --- --- </response>


Rudyard MT 4.54 dn .10 --- --- --- ---

<response> <location>Rudyard</location> <location>MT</location> 4.54 dn .10 --- --- --- --- </response>


Wolf Point MT 4.41 dn .10 --- --- --- ---

<response> <location>Wolf Point</location> <location>MT</location> 4.41 dn .10 --- --- --- --- </response>


Portland OR 5.60 up .02 5.1700 dn .01

<response> <location>Portland</location> <location>OR</location> 5.60 up .02 5.1700 dn .01 </response>


Pendleton OR --- --- --- --- 4.7300 up .01

<response> <location>Pendleton</location> <location>OR</location> --- --- --- --- 4.7300 up .01 </response>


Coolee City WA 5.13 up .02 --- --- 4.7000 unc

<response> <location>Coolee City</location> <location>WA</location> 5.13 up .02 --- --- 4.7000 unc </response>


Waterville WA 5.05 up .02 --- --- 4.6200 unc

<response> <location>Waterville</location> <location>WA</location> 5.05 up .02 --- --- 4.6200 unc </response>


Wenatchee WA 5.15 up .02 --- --- 4.7200 unc

<response> <location>Wenatchee</location> <location>WA</location> 5.15 up .02 --- --- 4.7200 unc </response>


<response> note : nc=acomparison , na=not available </response>


( Chicago bureau 312-408-8720 )

<response> ( <location>Chicago</location> bureau 312-408-8720 ) </response>


Birmingham Public Park , Ala .

<response> <location>Birmingham Public Park</location> , <location>Ala</location> . </response>


, Aa3 / VMIG-1 - Moody 's .

<response> , Aa3 / VMIG-1 - <organization>Moody 's</organization> . </response>


NEW YORK 1996-08-27

<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


Moody 's Investors Service -

<response> <organization>Moody 's Investors Service</organization> - </response>


Rating Announcement As of 08/23/96 .

<response> Rating Announcement As of 08/23/96 . </response>


Issuer : Birmingham Public Park & Rec .

<response> Issuer : <location>Birmingham Public Park & Rec</location> . </response>


Bd .


Revenue


ref .


( YMCA Proj .

<response> ( <organization>YMCA</organization> Proj . </response>


) ser . '


State : AL

<response> State : <location>AL</location> </response>


Rating : Aa3 / VMIG 1

<response> Rating : Aa3 / VMIG 1 </response>


Sale Amount : 3,390,000

<response> Sale Amount : 3,390,000 </response>


Expected Sale Date : 08/28/96

<response> Expected Sale Date : 08/28/96 </response>


-- U.S. Municipal Desk , 212-859-1650

<response> -- <organization>U.S. Municipal Desk</organization> , 212-859-1650 </response>


U.S. lauds Russian-Chechen deal .

<response> <location>U.S.</location> lauds <misc>Russian-Chechen</misc> deal . </response>


WASHINGTON 1996-08-27

<response> <location>WASHINGTON</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


The United States on Tuesday welcomed a deal aimed at resuming a troop withdrawal from the embattled Chechen capital , Grozny .

<response> The <location>United States</location> on Tuesday welcomed a deal aimed at resuming a troop withdrawal from the embattled <misc>Chechen</misc> capital , <location>Grozny</location> . </response>


" That is a welcome development .

<response> " That is a welcome development . </response>


We urge both sides to continue their dialogue aimed at reaching a political settlement " of the 20-month conflict between Russian troops and Chechen rebels , State Department spokesman Glyn Davies said .

<response> We urge both sides to continue their dialogue aimed at reaching a political settlement " of the 20-month conflict between <misc>Russian</misc> troops and <misc>Chechen</misc> rebels , <organization>State Department</organization> spokesman <person>Glyn Davies</person> said . </response>


The commander of Russian troops in Chechnya , Vyacheslav Tikhomirov , and Chechen rebel chief-of-staff Aslan Mashadov signed the deal under which the troop withdrawal is to resume on Wednesday .

<response> The commander of <misc>Russian</misc> troops in <location>Chechnya</location> , <person>Vyacheslav Tikhomirov</person> , and <misc>Chechen</misc> rebel chief-of-staff <person>Aslan Mashadov</person> signed the deal under which the troop withdrawal is to resume on Wednesday . </response>


Akron , Ohio , $ 6 mln bonds rated single-A - Moody 's .

<response> <location>Akron</location> , <location>Ohio</location> , $ 6 mln bonds rated single-A - <organization>Moody 's</organization> . </response>


NEW YORK , Aug 27 - Moody 's Investors Service - Rating

<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> , Aug 27 - <organization>Moody 's Investors Service</organization> - Rating </response>


Announcement As of 08/26/96 .

<response> Announcement As of 08/26/96 . </response>


Issuer : Akron

<response> Issuer : <organization>Akron</organization> </response>


State : OH

<response> State : <location>OH</location> </response>


Rating : A


Sale Amount : 6,310,000

<response> Sale Amount : 6,310,000 </response>


Expected Sale Date : 08/28/96


Stallone , fiancee have baby girl .

<response> <person>Stallone</person> , fiancee have baby girl . </response>


MIAMI 1996-08-27

<response> <location>MIAMI</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


Actor Sylvester Stallone and his fiancee , model Jennifer Flavin , had a baby girl on Tuesday , Stallone 's publicist said .

<response> Actor <person>Sylvester Stallone</person> and his fiancee , model <person>Jennifer Flavin</person> , had a baby girl on Tuesday , <person>Stallone</person> 's publicist said . </response>


The 7-pound , 4-ounce ( 3.3 kg ) girl , named Sophia Rose , was born shortly after midnight at South Miami Hospital , publicist Paul Bloch said .

<response> The 7-pound , 4-ounce ( 3.3 kg ) girl , named <person>Sophia Rose</person> , was born shortly after midnight at <location>South Miami Hospital</location> , publicist <person>Paul Bloch</person> said . </response>


<response> " Both mother and baby are doing fine and are in wonderful health , " he said , adding that it was the couple 's first child . </response>


He said Stallone , best known for the " Rocky " and " Rambo " movies , left the set of " Copland , " which is filming in New York and New Jersey , to be with Flavin for the birth .

<response> He said <person>Stallone</person> , best known for the " <misc>Rocky</misc> " and " <misc>Rambo</misc> " movies , left the set of " <misc>Copland</misc> , " which is filming in <location>New York</location> and <location>New Jersey</location> , to be with <person>Flavin</person> for the birth . </response>


Poll shows Clinton lead over Dole jumps to 15 pts .

<response> Poll shows <person>Clinton</person> lead over <person>Dole</person> jumps to 15 pts . </response>


CHICAGO 1996-08-27

<response> <location>CHICAGO</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


An ABC News poll released on Tuesday showed President Bill Clinton 's lead over Republican challenger Bob Dole stretching to 15 points in advance of the Nov. 5 election .

<response> An <organization>ABC News</organization> poll released on Tuesday showed President <person>Bill Clinton</person> 's lead over <misc>Republican</misc> challenger <person>Bob Dole</person> stretching to 15 points in advance of the Nov. 5 election . </response>


The poll , taken on Sunday and Monday as the president engaged in a whistle-stop train trip to the Democratic Convention in Chicago , put Clinton at 51 percent , Dole at 36 percent and Ross Perot of the Reform Party at 8 percent .

<response> The poll , taken on Sunday and Monday as the president engaged in a whistle-stop train trip to the <misc>Democratic Convention</misc> in <location>Chicago</location> , put <person>Clinton</person> at 51 percent , <person>Dole</person> at 36 percent and <person>Ross Perot</person> of the <organization>Reform Party</organization> at 8 percent . </response>


A similar poll conducted on Saturday and Sunday had showed a nine point lead for Clinton , ahead by 47-38 percent .

<response> A similar poll conducted on Saturday and Sunday had showed a nine point lead for <person>Clinton</person> , ahead by 47-38 percent . </response>


Dole , down by around 20 points in early August in ABC polls , had closed to within four percentage points immediately after the Republican convention in San Diego earlier in August .

<response> <person>Dole</person> , down by around 20 points in early August in <organization>ABC</organization> polls , had closed to within four percentage points immediately after the <misc>Republican</misc> convention in <location>San Diego</location> earlier in August . </response>


Other polls also showed a strong Dole bounce after San Diego but Clinton then rebuilding his lead .

<response> Other polls also showed a strong <person>Dole</person> bounce after <location>San Diego</location> but <person>Clinton</person> then rebuilding his lead . </response>


<response> Tuesday 's poll involved 1,002 registered voters and had a margin of error of 3.5 percentage points . </response>


ABC said a parallel poll of 824 likely voters showed the president ahead by 11 points , with Clinton at 50 percent , Dole at 39 percent and Perot at 6 percent .

<response> <organization>ABC</organization> said a parallel poll of 824 likely voters showed the president ahead by 11 points , with <person>Clinton</person> at 50 percent , <person>Dole</person> at 39 percent and <person>Perot</person> at 6 percent . </response>


The poll of registered voters showed a shift in favor of the Democrats in the elections for House of Representatives , with 51 percent saying that if the vote were today they would go for a Democrat and 41 percent opting for a Republican .

<response> The poll of registered voters showed a shift in favor of the <misc>Democrats</misc> in the elections for <organization>House of Representatives</organization> , with 51 percent saying that if the vote were today they would go for a <misc>Democrat</misc> and 41 percent opting for a <misc>Republican</misc> . </response>


That compared with the previous poll 's 48-43 lead for the Democrats .

<response> That compared with the previous poll 's 48-43 lead for the <misc>Democrats</misc> . </response>


The poll gave Clinton a 53 percent to 39 percent lead over Dole if Perot were not in the race .

<response> The poll gave <person>Clinton</person> a 53 percent to 39 percent lead over <person>Dole</person> if <person>Perot</person> were not in the race . </response>


The poll indicated a fall in the number of people who believed Dole would be able to fulfil his promise to cut the federal budget deficit and cut income taxes by 15 percent at the same time .

<response> The poll indicated a fall in the number of people who believed <person>Dole</person> would be able to fulfil his promise to cut the federal budget deficit and cut income taxes by 15 percent at the same time . </response>


<response> It showed 23 percent believed it possible compared to 70 who believed it was n't . </response>


<response> That compared to 26-57 in the previous poll . </response>


U.S. bulk millfeeds - Immediate supply tight .

<response> <location>U.S.</location> bulk millfeeds - Immediate supply tight . </response>


CHICAGO 1996-08-27


<response> Millfeed supplies for prompt shipment remained tight and prices continued to move higher , millfeed dealers said . </response>


<response> High-priced corn and increased demand for livestock feed continued to support millfeed prices in nearly all sectors . </response>


<response> Flour mills sold much of their production through September leaving little available for prompt shipment . </response>


Portland sources said feed mixer demand was keeping pace with millfeed production and driving prices higher .

<response> <location>Portland</location> sources said feed mixer demand was keeping pace with millfeed production and driving prices higher . </response>


Portland sources said with corn priced there at $ 200 per ton and barley at $ 140 , the millfeeds at $ 125 represent a good value .

<response> <location>Portland</location> sources said with corn priced there at $ 200 per ton and barley at $ 140 , the millfeeds at $ 125 represent a good value . </response>


In the southeast U.S. , dealers said feed mixers continued to be steady buyers with demand increasing for October to March positions .

<response> In the southeast <location>U.S.</location> , dealers said feed mixers continued to be steady buyers with demand increasing for October to March positions . </response>


The closely-watched Kansas City rail market was steady at $ 115 per ton bid and $ 118 offered .

<response> The closely-watched <location>Kansas City</location> rail market was steady at $ 115 per ton bid and $ 118 offered . </response>


-- Chicago newsdesk 312-408-8720--

<response> -- <location>Chicago</location> newsdesk 312-408-8720-- </response>


Puerto Rico girl has surgery for hairy face .

<response> <location>Puerto Rico</location> girl has surgery for hairy face . </response>


PHILADELPHIA 1996-08-27

<response> <location>PHILADELPHIA</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


A two-year old Puerto Rican girl began surgical treatment on Tuesday for a rare condition that has left half of her face covered with a hairy , dark-brown patch of skin .

<response> A two-year old <misc>Puerto Rican</misc> girl began surgical treatment on Tuesday for a rare condition that has left half of her face covered with a hairy , dark-brown patch of skin . </response>


The girl , Abyss DeJesus , suffers from a " hairy nevus " on the right side of her face , a condition that has only been reported a few times in medical journals , the St. Christopher Children 's Hospital said .

<response> The girl , <person>Abyss DeJesus</person> , suffers from a " hairy nevus " on the right side of her face , a condition that has only been reported a few times in medical journals , the <location>St. Christopher Children 's Hospital</location> said . </response>


<response> In addition to social ostracism , the condition also carries a high risk of cancer . </response>


<response> It will be corrected by gradually expanding healthy skin with a surgical balloon , then transplanting that skin to the afflicted side of her face . </response>


" She is doing well , " hospital spokeswoman Carol Norris said . "

<response> " She is doing well , " hospital spokeswoman <person>Carol Norris</person> said . " </response>


The surgery is under way . "

<response> The surgery is under way . " </response>


Norris said Tuesday 's surgery involved placing five balloons in DeJesus 's forehead , shoulders and the back of her neck and partially filling them with a saline solution .

<response> <person>Norris</person> said Tuesday 's surgery involved placing five balloons in <person>DeJesus</person> 's forehead , shoulders and the back of her neck and partially filling them with a saline solution . </response>


<response> More saline solution will be inserted in 16 weekly treatments . </response>


The girl , who was accompanied to Philadelphia by her parents , will need more surgery later to correct the condition on her chest , back and legs , the hospital said .

<response> The girl , who was accompanied to <location>Philadelphia</location> by her parents , will need more surgery later to correct the condition on her chest , back and legs , the hospital said . </response>


Eau Claire , Wisc .

<response> <organization>Eau Claire</organization> , <location>Wisc .</location> </response>


revs won by Robert W. Baird .

<response> revs won by <organization>Robert W. Baird</organization> . </response>


NEW YORK 1996-08-27

<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


Robert W. Baird & Co .

<response> <organization>Robert W. Baird & Co .</organization> </response>


, Inc. , said it won $ 1 million of Eau Claire , Wisc .

<response> <organization>, Inc.</organization> , said it won $ 1 million of <organization>Eau Claire</organization> , <location>Wisc .</location> </response>


<response> , waterworks system mortgage revenue bonds , Series 1996 , with a true interest cost of 5.2893 percent . </response>


Massachusetts home sales dip in July - report .

<response> <location>Massachusetts</location> home sales dip in July - report . </response>


BOSTON 1996-08-27

<response> <location>BOSTON</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


Home sales across Massachusetts were down 2.3 percent in July , compared to a month earlier , but up 21 percent for the year , according to the Massachusetts Association of Realtors .

<response> Home sales across <location>Massachusetts</location> were down 2.3 percent in July , compared to a month earlier , but up 21 percent for the year , according to the <organization>Massachusetts Association of Realtors</organization> . </response>


<response> The association said a total of 4,464 single-family homes were sold in July , compared to 4,570 in June . </response>


<response> The average selling price , $ 206,464 , was up 10.6 percent over July 1995 . </response>


<response> Condominium sales edged up 6.0 percent for July and 24.8 percent for the year , the group said , while prices for condos nudged up less than 1.0 percent to an average of $ 123,394 . </response>


<response> In July , the average rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage was 8.25 percent , below June 's 8.32 percent but still higher than February 's 7.03 percent , the report noted . </response>


-- Boston bureau , 617-367-4106

<response> -- <location>Boston</location> bureau , 617-367-4106 </response>


Amtrak train derails , three injured - officials .

<response> <organization>Amtrak</organization> train derails , three injured - officials . </response>


MONTPELIER , Vt .

<response> <location>MONTPELIER</location> , <location>Vt</location> . </response>


At least three people were injured when an Amtrak passenger train slammed into an empty logging truck and derailed Tuesday , officials said .

<response> At least three people were injured when an <organization>Amtrak</organization> passenger train slammed into an empty logging truck and derailed Tuesday , officials said . </response>


The Vermonter , which runs between St. Albans , Vermont , near the Canadian border and Washington , D.C. , collided with the truck at 7:51 a.m. EDT near the rural town of Roxbury some 15 miles southeast of the state capital Montpelier , Amtrak spokeswoman Maureen Garrity said .

<response> <misc>The Vermonter</misc> , which runs between <location>St. Albans</location> , <location>Vermont</location> , near the <misc>Canadian</misc> border and <location>Washington , D.C.</location> , collided with the truck at 7:51 a.m. EDT near the rural town of <location>Roxbury</location> some 15 miles southeast of the state capital <location>Montpelier</location> , <organization>Amtrak</organization> spokeswoman <person>Maureen Garrity</person> said . </response>


Vermont Central Hospital spokesman Dan Pudvah said two of the injured were treated there -- the truck driver , who was suffering from multiple trauma injuries , and a passenger .

<response> <location>Vermont Central Hospital</location> spokesman <person>Dan Pudvah</person> said two of the injured were treated there -- the truck driver , who was suffering from multiple trauma injuries , and a passenger . </response>


Pudvah said he understood other people with minor injuries were being treated at the scene .

<response> <person>Pudvah</person> said he understood other people with minor injuries were being treated at the scene . </response>


Garrity said a train conductor was also injured .

<response> <person>Garrity</person> said a train conductor was also injured . </response>


<response> The train 's engine and its six cars derailed but were still standing , state police said . </response>


<response> The exact number of passangers on the train was not known . " </response>


We had 70 reservations for the train , but that does n't mean there were 70 passengers aboard , " Garrity said .

<response> We had 70 reservations for the train , but that does n't mean there were 70 passengers aboard , " <person>Garrity</person> said . </response>


Uninjured passengers were to be taken by bus to Springfield , Massachusetts , where they will be put aboard another train to continue their journey to New York City and Washington , Garrity said .

<response> Uninjured passengers were to be taken by bus to <location>Springfield</location> , <location>Massachusetts</location> , where they will be put aboard another train to continue their journey to <location>New York City</location> and <location>Washington</location> , <person>Garrity</person> said . </response>


She said the train was travelling at 54 mph when it crashed into the truck , which was crossing the tracks onto a dirt road in the rural area bordering the Northfield Mountains .

<response> She said the train was travelling at 54 mph when it crashed into the truck , which was crossing the tracks onto a dirt road in the rural area bordering the <location>Northfield Mountains</location> . </response>


Paralympics an example for gloomy France-Juppe .

<response> <misc>Paralympics</misc> an example for gloomy <misc>France-Juppe</misc> . </response>


PARIS 1996-08-27

<response> <location>PARIS</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


Prime Minister Alain Juppe on Tuesday hailed handicapped athletes who took part in Atlanta 's Paralympic Games as an example for gloom-stricken France .

<response> Prime Minister <person>Alain Juppe</person> on Tuesday hailed handicapped athletes who took part in <location>Atlanta</location> 's <misc>Paralympic Games</misc> as an example for gloom-stricken <location>France</location> . </response>


<response> " What we hear every morning is gloom , resignation and scepticism ... </response>


You are the opposite , " Juppe told a successful French team at Paris airport as he welcomed them back from the games which followed the July-August Olympics .

<response> You are the opposite , " <person>Juppe</person> told a successful <misc>French</misc> team at <location>Paris</location> airport as he welcomed them back from the games which followed the July-August <misc>Olympics</misc> . </response>


" If you had been struck ...

<response> " If you had been struck ... </response>


<response> by the disease of scepticism , gloom and resignation , you would not be here . </response>


<response> You are a true example for the nation , " he said . </response>


The French team won 95 medals in Atlanta , 35 of them gold .

<response> The <misc>French</misc> team won 95 medals in <location>Atlanta</location> , 35 of them gold . </response>


Opinion polls consistently show French voters pessimistic and fed up as the economy stagnates and unemployement lingers at near-record levels .

<response> Opinion polls consistently show <misc>French</misc> voters pessimistic and fed up as the economy stagnates and unemployement lingers at near-record levels . </response>


French shares end fractionally weaker .

<response> <misc>French</misc> shares end fractionally weaker . </response>


PARIS 1996-08-27


French shares ended fractionally weaker as unease about union unrest slated for the autumn and a weaker franc got the better of a slight rise on Wall Street .

<response> <misc>French</misc> shares ended fractionally weaker as unease about union unrest slated for the autumn and a weaker franc got the better of a slight rise on <location>Wall Street</location> . </response>


The blue-chip CAC-40 index ended 2.43 points or 0.12 percent lower at 2,017.99 points after a brief foray into positive territory when the New York stock market opened higher .

<response> The blue-chip <misc>CAC-40</misc> index ended 2.43 points or 0.12 percent lower at 2,017.99 points after a brief foray into positive territory when the <location>New York</location> stock market opened higher . </response>


The broader SBF-120 index closed 1.19 points or 0.08 percent lower at 1,421.90 points .

<response> The broader <misc>SBF-120</misc> index closed 1.19 points or 0.08 percent lower at 1,421.90 points . </response>


Market turnover was 3.8 billion francs , about average for the quiet August period , including 2.6 billion on the most actively traded CAC-40 shares .

<response> Market turnover was 3.8 billion francs , about average for the quiet August period , including 2.6 billion on the most actively traded <misc>CAC-40</misc> shares . </response>


The Socialist CFDT union warned of " tension and conflict " when France returns to work after the summer break and called for a drive to create up to 500,000 jobs in nine months .

<response> The Socialist <organization>CFDT</organization> union warned of " tension and conflict " when <location>France</location> returns to work after the summer break and called for a drive to create up to 500,000 jobs in nine months . </response>


A teachers ' union , the Federation Syndicale Unitaire ( FSU ) , called for members to protest against job cuts expected in the government 's austerity budget due to be unveiled in September .

<response> A teachers ' union , the <organization>Federation Syndicale Unitaire</organization> ( <organization>FSU</organization> ) , called for members to protest against job cuts expected in the government 's austerity budget due to be unveiled in September . </response>


Anxieties over the budget niggled the currency markets where the franc lost around half a centime from Monday 's late European levels to 3.4211 per mark .

<response> Anxieties over the budget niggled the currency markets where the franc lost around half a centime from Monday 's late <misc>European</misc> levels to 3.4211 per mark . </response>


Index heavyweights Elf and Rhone Poulenc both ended slightly weaker while active Eurotunnel was unchanged on nearly a million shares traded .

<response> Index heavyweights <organization>Elf</organization> and <organization>Rhone Poulenc</organization> both ended slightly weaker while active <location>Eurotunnel</location> was unchanged on nearly a million shares traded . </response>


<response> " People are morose and it 's not the post-holiday period or the budget or company results that are going to lift anyone 's spirits , " a broker said . </response>


* UIC , part of insurer GAN , slid 12.19 percent to 55.1 francs after reporting a net attributable first-half loss of 758 million francs after the close on Monday .

<response> * <organization>UIC</organization> , part of insurer <organization>GAN</organization> , slid 12.19 percent to 55.1 francs after reporting a net attributable first-half loss of 758 million francs after the close on Monday . </response>


<response> Markets were disappointed by a recapitalisation of 800 million francs which commentators said was larger than expected . </response>


* Supermarkets group Carrefour gained 2.19 percent to 2,616 francs after brokers Cheuvreux de Virieu confirmed the stock on their buy list , a fund manager said .

<response> * Supermarkets group <organization>Carrefour</organization> gained 2.19 percent to 2,616 francs after brokers <organization>Cheuvreux de Virieu</organization> confirmed the stock on their buy list , a fund manager said . </response>


* Reinsurance group Scor gained 2.1 percent to 202 francs on news that British insurer Prudential had sold its Mercantile & General reinsurance business to Swiss Re .

<response> * Reinsurance group <organization>Scor</organization> gained 2.1 percent to 202 francs on news that <misc>British</misc> insurer <organization>Prudential</organization> had sold its <organization>Mercantile & General</organization> reinsurance business to <misc>Swiss</misc> <organization>Re</organization> . </response>


* Conglomerate Bollore lost 2.4 percent to 521 francs after a morning trading suspension during which it said it had approved plans to buy out its 73.83 percent owned transport unit Scac Delmas Vileujeux ( SDV ) and invited shareholders to tender their shares .

<response> * Conglomerate <organization>Bollore</organization> lost 2.4 percent to 521 francs after a morning trading suspension during which it said it had approved plans to buy out its 73.83 percent owned transport unit <organization>Scac Delmas Vileujeux</organization> ( <organization>SDV</organization> ) and invited shareholders to tender their shares . </response>


* Alcatel Alsthom fell 1.7 percent to 395.0 .

<response> * <organization>Alcatel Alsthom</organization> fell 1.7 percent to 395.0 . </response>


* Opthalmic products manufacturer Essilor gained 2.6 percent to 1,328 francs after Oakley Inc of the United States said it had been granted an option to buy the non-prescription lens production unit of Gentext Optics Inc , an Essilor International subsidiary .

<response> * <misc>Opthalmic</misc> products manufacturer <organization>Essilor</organization> gained 2.6 percent to 1,328 francs after <organization>Oakley Inc</organization> of the <location>United States</location> said it had been granted an option to buy the non-prescription lens production unit of <organization>Gentext Optics Inc</organization> , an <organization>Essilor International</organization> subsidiary . </response>


-- Paris newsroom +331 4221 5452

<response> -- <location>Paris</location> newsroom +331 4221 5452 </response>


PRESS DIGEST - Sri Lankan Newspapers - August 27 .

<response> PRESS DIGEST - <misc>Sri Lankan</misc> Newspapers - August 27 . </response>


Following are some of the main stories in Tuesday 's Sri Lankan newspapers :

<response> Following are some of the main stories in Tuesday 's <misc>Sri Lankan</misc> newspapers : </response>


VEERAKESARI


Bomb blast in TELO office in Trincomalee kills one , wounds six .

<response> Bomb blast in <organization>TELO</organization> office in <location>Trincomalee</location> kills one , wounds six . </response>


One officer and a soldier killed in accidental clash between two groups of soldiers near Chavakachcheri in Jaffna .

<response> One officer and a soldier killed in accidental clash between two groups of soldiers near <location>Chavakachcheri</location> in <location>Jaffna</location> . </response>


Army sentries thought a group of soldiers approaching them were Tamil rebels and opened fire .

<response> Army sentries thought a group of soldiers approaching them were <misc>Tamil</misc> rebels and opened fire . </response>


THINAKARAN


TULF leader M. Sivasiththamparam says it is meaningless to talk to UNP about peace package and that the government should submit peace plan to parliament very soon .

<response> TULF leader <person>M. Sivasiththamparam</person> says it is meaningless to talk to <organization>UNP</organization> about peace package and that the government should submit peace plan to parliament very soon . </response>


DAILY NEWS

<response> <organization>DAILY NEWS</organization> </response>


<response> Bread and flour prices have been raised with immediate effect but government will provide relief to underpriviledged sections of society . </response>


THE ISLAND

<response> <organization>THE ISLAND</organization> </response>


Excise Commissioner W.N.F. Chandraratne denies allegations that new guidelines in issue of liquor licences are aimed at forcing large number of liquor licence holders out of business for political reasons .

<response> Excise Commissioner <person>W.N.F. Chandraratne</person> denies allegations that new guidelines in issue of liquor licences are aimed at forcing large number of liquor licence holders out of business for political reasons . </response>


LANKADEEPA


Tamil Tiger rebels have sent 12 female suicide bombers to stage simultaneous attacks on President Chandrika Kumaratunga 's motorcade in Colombo .

<response> <organization>Tamil Tiger</organization> rebels have sent 12 female suicide bombers to stage simultaneous attacks on President <person>Chandrika Kumaratunga</person> 's motorcade in <location>Colombo</location> . </response>


DIVAINA


Cultural Ministry planning to spend large sum of money to buy silver crown believed to have been worn by ancient king and now in Australia .

<response> Cultural Ministry planning to spend large sum of money to buy silver crown believed to have been worn by ancient king and now in <location>Australia</location> . </response>


DINAMINA


Government closes Ruhunu University indefinitely after big clash between two groups of students in which eight were wounded and hospitalised .

<response> Government closes <organization>Ruhunu University</organization> indefinitely after big clash between two groups of students in which eight were wounded and hospitalised . </response>


-- Colombo newsroom tel 941-434319

<response> -- <location>Colombo</location> newsroom tel 941-434319 </response>


Mother Teresa turns 86 but still in danger .

<response> <person>Mother Teresa</person> turns 86 but still in danger . </response>


Rupam Banerjee

<response> <person>Rupam Banerjee</person> </response>


CALCUTTA 1996-08-27

<response> <location>CALCUTTA</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


Mother Teresa spent her 86th birthday in a Calcutta hospital bed on Tuesday as tributes to the legendary missionary poured in from around the world .

<response> <person>Mother Teresa</person> spent her 86th birthday in a <location>Calcutta</location> hospital bed on Tuesday as tributes to the legendary missionary poured in from around the world . </response>


Doctors said that later in the day they would try to wean the Nobel Peace Prize laureate from the respirator that has aided her breathing for the past six days .

<response> Doctors said that later in the day they would try to wean the <misc>Nobel Peace Prize</misc> laureate from the respirator that has aided her breathing for the past six days . </response>


" Her condition seems to be better , but the danger remains as long as she is on respirator , " an official at Woodlands Nursing Home said . "

<response> " Her condition seems to be better , but the danger remains as long as she is on respirator , " an official at <location>Woodlands Nursing Home</location> said . " </response>


<response> She is conscious but her breathing is irregular . " </response>


The revered Roman Catholic nun was admitted to the Calcutta hospital a week ago with high fever and severe vomiting .

<response> The revered <misc>Roman Catholic</misc> nun was admitted to the <location>Calcutta hospital</location> a week ago with high fever and severe vomiting . </response>


<response> She later suffered heart failure and was diagnosed with malaria . </response>


<response> Her fever has since abated and the heart failure has been brought under control , but her heart continues to beat irregularly , doctors said . </response>


" Unless she breathes on her own , I would advise you to keep your fingers crossed , " said a doctor who was familiar with her case but not part of the six-member team treating Mother Teresa .

<response> " Unless she breathes on her own , I would advise you to keep your fingers crossed , " said a doctor who was familiar with her case but not part of the six-member team treating <person>Mother Teresa</person> . </response>


<response> The nun 's birthday prompted greetings , bouquets and prayers from around the world . </response>


Pope John Paul II and Israeli Foreign Minister David Levy sent her get-well messages , the Press Trust of India said .

<response> <person>Pope John Paul</person> II and <misc>Israeli</misc> Foreign Minister <person>David Levy</person> sent her get-well messages , the <organization>Press Trust of India</organization> said . </response>


" Ask for a miracle .

<response> " Ask for a miracle . </response>


Happy Birthday to our Dearest Mother , " read a placard at the Shishu Bhavan children 's home in central Calcutta run by Mother Teresa 's Missionaries of Charity .

<response> Happy Birthday to our Dearest Mother , " read a placard at the <organization>Shishu Bhavan</organization> children 's home in central <location>Calcutta</location> run by <person>Mother Teresa</person> 's <organization>Missionaries of Charity</organization> . </response>


On Monday , both houses of India 's parliament wished the nation 's adopted sister a happy birthday and speedy recovery from her illness .

<response> On Monday , both houses of <location>India</location> 's parliament wished the nation 's adopted sister a happy birthday and speedy recovery from her illness . </response>


Prayers continued in Calcutta , one of the world 's poorest cities , where Mother Teresa 's Missionaries of Charity runs several homes for the poor and destitute .

<response> Prayers continued in <location>Calcutta</location> , one of the world 's poorest cities , where <person>Mother Teresa</person> 's <organization>Missionaries of Charity</organization> runs several homes for the poor and destitute . </response>


<response> Street children , some of them born to prostitutes , held prayers on the street . " </response>


All of us know about her .

<response> All of us know about her . </response>


<response> She is like a goddess , " said Raju , 8 , who has a mother but no father . </response>


The Statesman newspaper quoted 40-year-old Mangala Das , paralysed from her waist down and a resident of the Prem Dan ( Gift of Love ) home for the destitute , as saying she and her friends had been praying incessantly for Mother Teresa 's recovery .

<response> <organization>The Statesman</organization> newspaper quoted 40-year-old <person>Mangala Das</person> , paralysed from her waist down and a resident of the <organization>Prem Dan</organization> ( <organization>Gift of Love</organization> ) home for the destitute , as saying she and her friends had been praying incessantly for <person>Mother Teresa</person> 's recovery . </response>


Tarak Das , 70 , was picked up from a Calcutta footpath a week ago by passers-by who took pity on him and brought him to Nirmal Hriday ( Immaculate Home ) .

<response> <person>Tarak Das</person> , 70 , was picked up from a <location>Calcutta</location> footpath a week ago by passers-by who took pity on him and brought him to <location>Nirmal Hriday</location> ( Immaculate Home ) . </response>


" I do not know who she is .

<response> " I do not know who she is . </response>


I have never seen her , but I can only bless her for what she has done for people like me , " Das told The Statesman .

<response> I have never seen her , but I can only bless her for what she has done for people like me , " <person>Das</person> told <organization>The Statesman</organization> . </response>


Mother Teresa 's condition improved on Sunday as her fever abated , and on Monday she was able to scribble notes to doctors and nuns .

<response> <person>Mother Teresa</person> 's condition improved on Sunday as her fever abated , and on Monday she was able to scribble notes to doctors and nuns . </response>


Thousands in Calcutta , where she founded her Missionaries of Charity religious order in 1949 , prayed for her recovery .

<response> Thousands in <location>Calcutta</location> , where she founded her <organization>Missionaries of Charity</organization> religious order in 1949 , prayed for her recovery . </response>


Ministers of the communist government of West Bengal state and people of different religions joined Catholics to pray for Mother Teresa 's recovery at Mother House .

<response> Ministers of the communist government of <location>West Bengal</location> state and people of different religions joined <misc>Catholics</misc> to pray for <person>Mother Teresa</person> 's recovery at <location>Mother House</location> . </response>


" We joined the prayer to express our solidarity with her work for the cause of the poor and downtrodden , " said Nanda Gopal Bhattacharya , a communist minister in West Bengal .

<response> " We joined the prayer to express our solidarity with her work for the cause of the poor and downtrodden , " said <person>Nanda Gopal Bhattacharya</person> , a communist minister in <location>West Bengal</location> . </response>


Islamists can meet in London , minister .

<response> <misc>Islamists</misc> can meet in <location>London</location> , minister . </response>


ISLAMABAD 1996-08-27

<response> <location>ISLAMABAD</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


British Foreign Secretary Malcolm Rifkind said on Tuesday that his government would only take action against a planned conference of Islamist groups in London if British law was broken .

<response> <misc>British</misc> Foreign Secretary <person>Malcolm Rifkind</person> said on Tuesday that his government would only take action against a planned conference of <misc>Islamist</misc> groups in <location>London</location> if <misc>British</misc> law was broken . </response>


" People who wish to hold conferences of course do n't need to seek permission from the government in Britain , " Rifkind , in Pakistan for a visit , told Reuters . "

<response> " People who wish to hold conferences of course do n't need to seek permission from the government in <location>Britain</location> , " <person>Rifkind</person> , in <location>Pakistan</location> for a visit , told <organization>Reuters</organization> . " </response>


<response> As long as they obey our laws then that is not something the government would normally interfere with . " </response>


The Islamist conference , due to be held in London on September 8 , has caused concern in countries such as Algeria and Egypt , which are fighting armed Islamic militants .

<response> The <misc>Islamist</misc> conference , due to be held in <location>London</location> on September 8 , has caused concern in countries such as <location>Algeria</location> and <location>Egypt</location> , which are fighting armed <misc>Islamic</misc> militants . </response>


British Jewish groups have also protested because they say members of Algeria 's Islamic Salvation Front ( FIS ) and the Palestinian Islamic group Hamas are on the guest list .

<response> <misc>British</misc> <misc>Jewish</misc> groups have also protested because they say members of <location>Algeria</location> 's <organization>Islamic Salvation Front</organization> ( <organization>FIS</organization> ) and the <misc>Palestinian</misc> <misc>Islamic</misc> group <organization>Hamas</organization> are on the guest list . </response>


Rifkind said it was for the home secretary ( interior minister ) to act by denying visas to participants if he felt there was reason to believe that they might break the law .

<response> <person>Rifkind</person> said it was for the home secretary ( interior minister ) to act by denying visas to participants if he felt there was reason to believe that they might break the law . </response>


<response> " Our policy has to be fundamentally based on respect for the rule of law and insistence that it be observed , " he said . </response>


Rifkind was in Pakistan at the start of an Asian tour that will also take him to India , Sri Lanka , Japan and Mongolia .

<response> <person>Rifkind</person> was in <location>Pakistan</location> at the start of an <misc>Asian</misc> tour that will also take him to <location>India</location> , <location>Sri Lanka</location> , <location>Japan</location> and <location>Mongolia</location> . </response>


Afghan leader tells U.S. Congressman of peace plan .

<response> <misc>Afghan</misc> leader tells <location>U.S.</location> Congressman of peace plan . </response>


Sayed Salahuddin

<response> <person>Sayed Salahuddin</person> </response>


KABUL 1996-08-27

<response> <location>KABUL</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


Afghan government military chief Ahmad Shah Masood briefed visiting U.S. Congressman Dana Rohrabacher on Tuesday on a peace plan for his wartorn country .

<response> <misc>Afghan</misc> government military chief <person>Ahmad Shah Masood</person> briefed visiting <location>U.S.</location> Congressman <person>Dana Rohrabacher</person> on Tuesday on a peace plan for his wartorn country . </response>


A spokesman for Masood said he had told the California Republican at a meeting in northern Kabul that President Burhanuddin Rabbani 's government favoured talks with all Afghan factions to set up an interim government .

<response> A spokesman for <person>Masood</person> said he had told the <location>California</location> <misc>Republican</misc> at a meeting in northern <location>Kabul</location> that President <person>Burhanuddin Rabbani</person> 's government favoured talks with all <misc>Afghan</misc> factions to set up an interim government . </response>


<response> The factions should agree to appoint a transitional leader , draft a new constitution , collect heavy weapons , create a national army and hold free elections in which the transitional leader would be barred from standing , he added . </response>


Rohrabacher flew into Bagram military airbase north of Kabul in a Red Cross plane on Tuesday after meeting northern opposition militia leader General Abdul Rashid Dostum .

<response> <person>Rohrabacher</person> flew into <location>Bagram</location> military airbase north of <location>Kabul</location> in a <organization>Red Cross</organization> plane on Tuesday after meeting northern opposition militia leader General <person>Abdul Rashid Dostum</person> . </response>


Masood 's spokesman Amrollah ( one name ) said Rohrabacher had recently visited Italy , Saudi Arabia and Pakistan as part of a mission to promote peace in Afghanistan .

<response> <person>Masood</person> 's spokesman <person>Amrollah</person> ( one name ) said <person>Rohrabacher</person> had recently visited <location>Italy</location> , <location>Saudi Arabia</location> and <location>Pakistan</location> as part of a mission to promote peace in <location>Afghanistan</location> . </response>


" We are certainly serious more than before to find a solution to the Afghan problem and support every U.N. plan , " Amrollah quoted Rohrabacher as saying .

<response> " We are certainly serious more than before to find a solution to the <misc>Afghan</misc> problem and support every <organization>U.N.</organization> plan , " <person>Amrollah</person> quoted <person>Rohrabacher</person> as saying . </response>


However , a spokesman for Prime Minister Gulbuddin Hekmatyar , a long-time rival of Masood , expressed concern at signs of renewed U.S. interest in Afghanistan .

<response> However , a spokesman for Prime Minister <person>Gulbuddin Hekmatyar</person> , a long-time rival of <person>Masood</person> , expressed concern at signs of renewed <location>U.S.</location> interest in <location>Afghanistan</location> . </response>


" America wants to block the establishment of a strong Islamic government in Afghanistan and the U.S. intends to neutralise the Afghan peace process initiated by the Afghans themselves , " said the spokesman , Hamid Ibrahimi .

<response> " <location>America</location> wants to block the establishment of a strong <misc>Islamic</misc> government in <location>Afghanistan</location> and the <location>U.S.</location> intends to neutralise the <misc>Afghan</misc> peace process initiated by the <misc>Afghans</misc> themselves , " said the spokesman , <person>Hamid Ibrahimi</person> . </response>


" A great game has been started in Afghanistan as America feels that Tehran and Moscow have got stronger in the Afghan picture -- something Washington wants to change , " he said .

<response> " A great game has been started in <location>Afghanistan</location> as <location>America</location> feels that <location>Tehran</location> and <location>Moscow</location> have got stronger in the <misc>Afghan</misc> picture -- something <location>Washington</location> wants to change , " he said . </response>


Rohrabacher was expected to visit neutral faction leaders in the eastern city of Jalalabad and meet leaders of the rebel Islamic Taleban militia in the southern city of Kandahar .

<response> <person>Rohrabacher</person> was expected to visit neutral faction leaders in the eastern city of <location>Jalalabad</location> and meet leaders of the rebel <misc>Islamic Taleban</misc> militia in the southern city of <location>Kandahar</location> . </response>


Afghan guerrilla factions have been locked in a bloody power struggle since the fall of the communist government in April 1992 .

<response> <misc>Afghan</misc> guerrilla factions have been locked in a bloody power struggle since the fall of the communist government in April 1992 . </response>


Hekmatyar , once Rabbani 's main rival , made a peace pact with him and rejoined the government as prime minister in June .

<response> <person>Hekmatyar</person> , once <person>Rabbani</person> 's main rival , made a peace pact with him and rejoined the government as prime minister in June . </response>


Pakistan state bank sells 1.38 bln rupees of bonds .

<response> <location>Pakistan</location> state bank sells 1.38 bln rupees of bonds . </response>


KARACHI , Pakistan 1996-08-27

<response> <location>KARACHI</location> , <location>Pakistan</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


The State ( central ) Bank of Pakistan auctioned three- , five- and 10-year federal investment bonds worth 1.38 billion rupees on Tuesday .

<response> The <organization>State ( central ) Bank</organization> of <location>Pakistan</location> auctioned three- , five- and 10-year federal investment bonds worth 1.38 billion rupees on Tuesday . </response>


<response> The bank said it had accepted bids of 250 million rupees at par for three-year bonds , 3.5 million rupees at par for five-year bonds and 1.126 billion at par for 10-year bonds . </response>


<response> The auction is set for settlement on Thursday . </response>


<response> In the previous auction on July 11 , it accepted bids worth 300 million rupees at par for three-year bonds , 44.5 million rupees at par for five-year bonds and 782.6 million rupees at par for 10-year bonds . </response>


-- Karachi newsroom 9221-5685192

<response> -- <location>Karachi</location> newsroom 9221-5685192 </response>


Nepal offers to talk to Maoist insurgents .

<response> <location>Nepal</location> offers to talk to <misc>Maoist</misc> insurgents . </response>


Gopal Sharma

<response> <person>Gopal Sharma</person> </response>


KATHMANDU 1996-08-27

<response> <location>KATHMANDU</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


Nepal 's centre-right coalition government has offered to meet the country 's hardline Maoist communists for talks in a bid to end an insurgency in Nepal 's western districts , officials said on Tuesday .

<response> <location>Nepal</location> 's centre-right coalition government has offered to meet the country 's hardline <misc>Maoist</misc> communists for talks in a bid to end an insurgency in <location>Nepal</location> 's western districts , officials said on Tuesday . </response>


The Maoists oppose multi-party democracy and want to establish a communist state .

<response> The <misc>Maoists</misc> oppose multi-party democracy and want to establish a communist state . </response>


But the Nepali government said the insurgents must give up violence before it negotiates with them .

<response> But the <misc>Nepali</misc> government said the insurgents must give up violence before it negotiates with them . </response>


" They ( the insurgents ) should first give up their violent activities , " Home ( Interior ) Minister Khum Bahadur Khadga said .

<response> " They ( the insurgents ) should first give up their violent activities , " Home ( Interior ) Minister <person>Khum Bahadur Khadga</person> said . </response>


About 54 people have died in Maoist insurgent activity and in police action against them since February , officials said .

<response> About 54 people have died in <misc>Maoist</misc> insurgent activity and in police action against them since February , officials said . </response>


Nepali opposition parties have accused the police of having killed more people than the insurgents .

<response> <misc>Nepali</misc> opposition parties have accused the police of having killed more people than the insurgents . </response>


<response> Some human rights groups have criticised the government 's handling of the situation . </response>


In a speech in parliament on Tuesday , Khadga challenged the Maoist communists to " win the people 's confidence " and win election to parliament .

<response> In a speech in parliament on Tuesday , <person>Khadga</person> challenged the <misc>Maoist</misc> communists to " win the people 's confidence " and win election to parliament . </response>


On Monday , he had offered to talk to leaders of the United People 's Front Nepal ( Bhattarai ) , the Maoist faction which leads the insurgency .

<response> On Monday , he had offered to talk to leaders of the <organization>United People 's Front Nepal</organization> ( <organization>Bhattarai</organization> ) , the <misc>Maoist</misc> faction which leads the insurgency . </response>


" The government is ready to guarantee security of the Maoist representatives who want to take part in peaceful dialogue , " Khadga said .

<response> " The government is ready to guarantee security of the <misc>Maoist</misc> representatives who want to take part in peaceful dialogue , " <person>Khadga</person> said . </response>


A multi-party democracy was set up in Nepal six years ago , after a popular movement by the centrist Nepali Congress party jointly with the Communist United Marxist-Leninist ( UML ) party .

<response> A multi-party democracy was set up in <location>Nepal</location> six years ago , after a popular movement by the centrist <organization>Nepali Congress</organization> party jointly with the <organization>Communist United Marxist-Leninist</organization> ( <organization>UML</organization> ) party . </response>


The Nepali Congress leads the three-party coalition government while the UML is the main opposition party .

<response> The <organization>Nepali Congress</organization> leads the three-party coalition government while the <organization>UML</organization> is the main opposition party . </response>


Indian soy prices end steady ahead of holiday .

<response> <misc>Indian</misc> soy prices end steady ahead of holiday . </response>


INDORE , India 1996-08-27

<response> <location>INDORE</location> , <location>India</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


Indian soybean prices on Tuesday remained steady at 12,900-13,100 rupees per tonne in plant delivery condition , dealers said

<response> <misc>Indian</misc> soybean prices on Tuesday remained steady at 12,900-13,100 rupees per tonne in plant delivery condition , dealers said </response>


<response> They said arrivals were poor due to the festival season . </response>


Markets in central India would be closed for a local religious holiday on Wednesday .

<response> Markets in central <location>India</location> would be closed for a local religious holiday on Wednesday . </response>


<response> Soyoil prices fell on increased selling against poor demand . </response>


<response> Soyoil solvent was down by 400 rupees per tonne and soyoil refined was down by 400 rupees . </response>


<response> Soyoil refined fell by 200 rupees on weak undertone . </response>


<response> Soymeal yellow was $ 276-277 and soymeal black was $ 246-248 per tonne in export . </response>


<response> Rapeseed extraction was $ 115 per tonne in export . </response>


<response> Export demand was good but availability was limited . </response>


Rapeseed extraction was 3,850 rupees FOR Bedibunder and was 3,800-3,825 rupees FOR Bhavnagar .

<response> Rapeseed extraction was 3,850 rupees FOR <organization>Bedibunder</organization> and was 3,800-3,825 rupees FOR <organization>Bhavnagar</organization> . </response>


( Prices in rupees per tonne )

<response> ( Prices in rupees per tonne ) </response>


Market Arrivals Auction Traders Plant

<response> Market Arrivals Auction Traders Plant </response>


( in tonnes )


Dewas 45 Yellow 12,700-12,950 12,900-13,150 12,900-13,100


Black 11,900-12,100

<response> <location>Black</location> 11,900-12,100 </response>


Mandsaur 10 Yellow 12,600-12,750 12,700-12,850

<response> <location>Mandsaur</location> 10 Yellow 12,600-12,750 12,700-12,850 </response>


Neemuch n.a Yellow - -

<response> <location>Neemuch</location> n.a Yellow - - </response>


Mhow 2 Yellow 12,700-12,800 12,750-12,850

<response> <location>Mhow</location> 2 Yellow 12,700-12,800 12,750-12,850 </response>


Ratlam 10 Yellow 12,600-12,750 12,700-12,800

<response> <location>Ratlam</location> 10 Yellow 12,600-12,750 12,700-12,800 </response>


Ashta 10 Yellow 12,700-12,900 12,800-13,000

<response> <location>Ashta</location> 10 Yellow 12,700-12,900 12,800-13,000 </response>


Indore 25 Yellow 12,750-12,950 12,900-13,100

<response> <location>Indore</location> 25 Yellow 12,750-12,950 12,900-13,100 </response>


Dhar 5 Yellow 12,700-12,800 12,750-12,900

<response> <location>Dhar</location> 5 Yellow 12,700-12,800 12,750-12,900 </response>


Ujjain 8 Yellow 12,750-12,900 12,850-13,050

<response> <location>Ujjain</location> 8 Yellow 12,750-12,900 12,850-13,050 </response>


Jaora n.a Yellow - -

<response> <location>Jaora</location> n.a Yellow - - </response>


Barnagar n.a Yellow - -

<response> <location>Barnagar</location> n.a Yellow - - </response>


Khandwa n.a Yellow - -

<response> <location>Khandwa</location> n.a Yellow - - </response>


Ashoknagar n.a Yellow - -

<response> <location>Ashoknagar</location> n.a Yellow - - </response>


Nalkhera n.a Yellow - -

<response> <location>Nalkhera</location> n.a Yellow - - </response>


Soyoil ( in rupees per tonne )

<response> Soyoil ( in rupees per tonne ) </response>


<response> Soyoil solvent plant delivery 30,300-30,400 </response>


<response> Soyoil solvent market delivery 30,700-30,800 </response>


<response> Soyoil refined plant delivery 32,700-32,800 </response>


<response> Soyoil refined market delivery 32,900-33,000 </response>


<response> Soymeal ( in rupees per tonne , free on rail-FOR ) </response>


Yellow Black

<response> <misc>Yellow Black</misc> </response>


FOR Bombay 9,800 8,800

<response> FOR <misc>Bombay</misc> 9,800 8,800 </response>


FOR Bedi Bunder 9,800 8,800

<response> FOR <misc>Bedi Bunder</misc> 9,800 8,800 </response>


( $ 1=35.73 rupees )

<response> ( $ 1=35.73 rupees ) </response>


Bangladesh Speaker says he received death threats .

<response> <location>Bangladesh</location> Speaker says he received death threats . </response>


DHAKA 1996-08-27

<response> <location>DHAKA</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


The Speaker of Bangladesh 's parliament , Humayun Rasheed Choudhury , said he had received death threats from anonymous callers after opposition parties threatened to boycott proceedings chaired by him .

<response> The Speaker of <location>Bangladesh</location> 's parliament , <person>Humayun Rasheed Choudhury</person> , said he had received death threats from anonymous callers after opposition parties threatened to boycott proceedings chaired by him . </response>


He told the Bengali newspaper Banglabazar Patrika on Tuesday that such threats were possibly coming from " those who want to push the country into chaos and unrest . "

<response> He told the <misc>Bengali</misc> newspaper <organization>Banglabazar Patrika</organization> on Tuesday that such threats were possibly coming from " those who want to push the country into chaos and unrest . " </response>


<response> The callers said his life could be cut short , the newspaper said . </response>


<response> The speaker was not immediately available for comment . </response>


Choudhury , a former foreign minister and veteran diplomat , was appointed speaker of the 330-member parliament on July 13 , a month after general elections returned the Awami League of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to power after 21 years .

<response> <person>Choudhury</person> , a former foreign minister and veteran diplomat , was appointed speaker of the 330-member parliament on July 13 , a month after general elections returned the <organization>Awami League</organization> of Prime Minister Sheikh <person>Hasina</person> to power after 21 years . </response>


Choudhury also was president of the 41st session of the U.N. General Assembly in 1986-87 .

<response> <person>Choudhury</person> also was president of the 41st session of the <organization>U.N. General Assembly</organization> in 1986-87 . </response>


Former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia , now the opposition leader in parliament and head of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party ( BNP ) , said her followers might boycott assemby sessions chaired by the " partisan " speaker .

<response> Former prime minister <person>Begum Khaleda Zia</person> , now the opposition leader in parliament and head of the <organization>Bangladesh Nationalist Party</organization> ( <organization>BNP</organization> ) , said her followers might boycott assemby sessions chaired by the " partisan " speaker . </response>


" The ruling Awami league is making parliament ineffective and the speaker is contributing to that by not allowing the opposition MPs enough time to speak , " she told a rally in northern district of Bogra on Monday .

<response> " The ruling Awami league is making parliament ineffective and the speaker is contributing to that by not allowing the opposition MPs enough time to speak , " she told a rally in northern district of <location>Bogra</location> on Monday . </response>


Hasina , speaking to a group of engineers in Dhaka on Monday , accused the BNP of resorting to " terrorism " as part of its plan to create instability and chaos in the country .

<response> <person>Hasina</person> , speaking to a group of engineers in <location>Dhaka</location> on Monday , accused the <organization>BNP</organization> of resorting to " terrorism " as part of its plan to create instability and chaos in the country . </response>


" This is not desireable ...

<response> " This is not desireable ... </response>


<response> and we will deal with such designs sternly , " the prime minister said . </response>


Bangladesh June M2 up 3.8 pct m / m , up 8.2 pct y / y .

<response> <location>Bangladesh</location> June M2 up 3.8 pct m / m , up 8.2 pct y / y . </response>


DHAKA 1996-08-27


Bangladesh 's M2 money supply rose 3.8 percent in June to 456.8 billion taka after a 0.27 percent rise to 439.9 billion in May , central bank officials said .

<response> <location>Bangladesh</location> 's M2 money supply rose 3.8 percent in June to 456.8 billion taka after a 0.27 percent rise to 439.9 billion in May , central bank officials said . </response>


<response> The year-on-year rise was 8.2 percent to June , 1996 . </response>


BANGLADESH 'S MONEY SUPPLY

<response> <location>BANGLADESH</location> 'S MONEY SUPPLY </response>


JUNE MAY JUNE 1995

<response> JUNE MAY JUNE 1995 </response>


<response> M2 money supply ( bln taka ) 456.8 439.9 422.1 </response>


<response> M1 money supply ( bln taka ) 144.5 139.3 131.7 </response>


HELIBOR INTEREST RATES LARGELY UNCHANGED .

<response> <misc>HELIBOR</misc> INTEREST RATES LARGELY UNCHANGED . </response>


HELSINKI 1996-08-27

<response> <location>HELSINKI</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


Helibor market interest rates

<response> <misc>Helibor</misc> market interest rates </response>


were largely unchanged at the Bank of Finland 's daily fixing on

<response> were largely unchanged at the <organization>Bank of Finland</organization> 's daily fixing on </response>


Tuesday .


<response> The key three-month rate was steady at 3.40 percent . </response>


August 27 fix August 26 fix

<response> August 27 fix August 26 fix </response>


1-mth Helibor 3.27 pct 3.29 pct

<response> 1-mth <misc>Helibor</misc> 3.27 pct 3.29 pct </response>


2-mth Helibor 3.34 pct 3.34 pct

<response> 2-mth <misc>Helibor</misc> 3.34 pct 3.34 pct </response>


3-mth Helibor 3.40 pct 3.40 pct

<response> 3-mth <misc>Helibor</misc> 3.40 pct 3.40 pct </response>


6-mth Helibor 3.56 pct 3.55 pct

<response> 6-mth <misc>Helibor</misc> 3.56 pct 3.55 pct </response>


9-mth Helibor 3.73 pct 3.70 pct

<response> 9-mth <misc>Helibor</misc> 3.73 pct 3.70 pct </response>


12-mth Helibor 3.89 pct 3.87 pct

<response> 12-mth <misc>Helibor</misc> 3.89 pct 3.87 pct </response>


-- Helsinki newsroom +358 - 0 - 680 50 248

<response> -- <location>Helsinki</location> newsroom +358 - 0 - 680 50 248 </response>


Barrick gets 93 pct of Arequipa .

<response> <organization>Barrick</organization> gets 93 pct of <organization>Arequipa</organization> . </response>


TORONTO 1996-08-27

<response> <location>TORONTO</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


Barrick Gold Corp said on Tuesday its takeover offer for Arequipa Resources Ltd was successful , with 93 percent of the 36.3 million shares not already owned tendered under the bid , which expired overnight .

<response> <organization>Barrick Gold Corp</organization> said on Tuesday its takeover offer for <organization>Arequipa Resources Ltd</organization> was successful , with 93 percent of the 36.3 million shares not already owned tendered under the bid , which expired overnight . </response>


" We are pleased that Arequipa shareholders ahave chosen so overwhelmingly to accept this offer .

<response> " We are pleased that <organization>Arequipa</organization> shareholders ahave chosen so overwhelmingly to accept this offer . </response>


We now have the opportunity to realize the potential of Arequipa 's excellent assets , " Barrick chairman and chief executive Peter Munk said in a statement .

<response> We now have the opportunity to realize the potential of <organization>Arequipa</organization> 's excellent assets , " <organization>Barrick</organization> chairman and chief executive <person>Peter Munk</person> said in a statement . </response>


The C$ 30-a-share deal means Barrick will own Arequipa 's attractive Pierina gold deposit in Peru .

<response> The <misc>C$</misc> 30-a-share deal means <organization>Barrick</organization> will own <organization>Arequipa</organization> 's attractive <location>Pierina</location> gold deposit in <location>Peru</location> . </response>


Barrick said details involving the allocation between Barrick shares and cash will be available shortly .

<response> <organization>Barrick</organization> said details involving the allocation between <organization>Barrick</organization> shares and cash will be available shortly . </response>


Barrick 's offer of C$ 30 a share or part cash , part share offer was Barrick 's second attempt to swallow the small Vancouver-based gold prospector .

<response> <organization>Barrick</organization> 's offer of <misc>C$</misc> 30 a share or part cash , part share offer was <organization>Barrick</organization> 's second attempt to swallow the small <misc>Vancouver-based</misc> gold prospector . </response>


Toronto-based Barrick , the world 's third largest gold producer , sweetened its July 11 bid to C$ 30 a share from C$ 27 on August 16 after a fresh batch of drill results from the Pierina deposit .

<response> <misc>Toronto-based</misc> <organization>Barrick</organization> , the world 's third largest gold producer , sweetened its July 11 bid to <misc>C$</misc> 30 a share from <misc>C$</misc> 27 on August 16 after a fresh batch of drill results from the <location>Pierina</location> deposit . </response>


<response> Experts have speculated the deposit has potential reserves of up to 12 million ounces . </response>


<response> More drilling results are expected soon . </response>


The Barrick bid took observers by surprise , since Arequipa 's exploration was still in its early stages .

<response> The <organization>Barrick</organization> bid took observers by surprise , since <organization>Arequipa</organization> 's exploration was still in its early stages . </response>


Arequipa shareholders had the option to choose C$ 30 cash or 0.79 Barrick shares plus 50 cents for each Arequipa share .

<response> <organization>Arequipa</organization> shareholders had the option to choose <misc>C$</misc> 30 cash or 0.79 <organization>Barrick</organization> shares plus 50 cents for each <organization>Arequipa</organization> share . </response>


<response> Shares were to be pro-rated if more than 14.4 million were requested . </response>


-- Reuters Toronto Bureau 416 941-8100

<response> -- <organization>Reuters Toronto Bureau</organization> 416 941-8100 </response>


Penn Treaty terminates acquisition pact .

<response> <organization>Penn Treaty</organization> terminates acquisition pact . </response>


ALLENTOWN , Pa .

<response> <location>ALLENTOWN</location> , <location>Pa</location> . </response>


Penn Treaty American Corp said Tuesday it terminated a previously announced non-binding letter of intent to purchase Merrion Insurance Company Inc , a New York licensed company .

<response> <organization>Penn Treaty American Corp</organization> said Tuesday it terminated a previously announced non-binding letter of intent to purchase <organization>Merrion Insurance Company Inc</organization> , a <location>New York</location> licensed company . </response>


In announcing its decision , Penn Treaty said it " will continue to actively pursue entering into the New York long-term care market through licensing or by acquisition . "

<response> In announcing its decision , <organization>Penn Treaty</organization> said it " will continue to actively pursue entering into the <location>New York</location> long-term care market through licensing or by acquisition . " </response>


It explained the " addition of a New York license will enable Penn Treaty American Corp to conduct business in all 50 states , following the company 's acquisition of Health Insurance of Vermont , a Vermont domiciled insurer , scheduled to close on August 30 , 1996 . "

<response> It explained the " addition of a <location>New York</location> license will enable <organization>Penn Treaty American Corp</organization> to conduct business in all 50 states , following the company 's acquisition of <organization>Health Insurance of Vermont</organization> , a <location>Vermont</location> domiciled insurer , scheduled to close on August 30 , 1996 . " </response>


-- New York Newsdesk 212-859-1610 .

<response> -- <organization>New York Newsdesk</organization> 212-859-1610 . </response>


VNU details first-half operating profits .

<response> <organization>VNU</organization> details first-half operating profits . </response>


HAARLEM , Netherlands 1996-08-27

<response> <location>HAARLEM</location> , <location>Netherlands</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


Publisher VNU gave the following breakdown of its first-half results :

<response> Publisher <organization>VNU</organization> gave the following breakdown of its first-half results : </response>


H1 1996 H1 1995


Sales Op profit Sales Op profit

<response> Sales Op profit Sales Op profit </response>


Consumer magazines 618 90 568 80

<response> Consumer magazines 618 90 568 80 </response>


Newspapers 363 49 295 46

<response> Newspapers 363 49 295 46 </response>


Commercial TV 127 6 loss 174 33 profit

<response> Commercial TV 127 6 loss 174 33 profit </response>


Business info Europe 231 24 178 18

<response> Business info <location>Europe</location> 231 24 178 18 </response>


Business info USA 382 61 362 41

<response> Business info <location>USA</location> 382 61 362 41 </response>


Education 42 6 36 3

<response> Education 42 6 36 3 </response>


Miscellaneous charges --- 16 --- 30

<response> Miscellaneous charges --- 16 --- 30 </response>


<response> NOTES - Sales and operating profit are given in millions of guilders . </response>


Commercial TV includes pro rata share of sales and operating profits in Dutch group HMG and Belgium 's VTM .

<response> Commercial TV includes pro rata share of sales and operating profits in <misc>Dutch</misc> group <organization>HMG</organization> and <location>Belgium</location> 's <organization>VTM</organization> . </response>


-- Amsterdam newsroom +31 20 504 5000 , Fax +31 20 504 5040

<response> -- <location>Amsterdam</location> newsroom +31 20 504 5000 , Fax +31 20 504 5040 </response>


AOL Europe forms online advertising agency .

<response> <organization>AOL Europe</organization> forms online advertising agency . </response>


HANOVER , Germany 1996-08-27

<response> <location>HANOVER</location> , <location>Germany</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


The joint venture between America Online ( AOL ) and Bertelsmann AG has formed a new company to sell advertising space on AOL in Europe , a Bertelsmann official said on Tuesday .

<response> The joint venture between <organization>America Online</organization> ( <organization>AOL</organization> ) and <organization>Bertelsmann AG</organization> has formed a new company to sell advertising space on <organization>AOL</organization> in <location>Europe</location> , a <organization>Bertelsmann</organization> official said on Tuesday . </response>


The new company is called AdOn GmbH and is located in Hamburg , Bernd Schiphorst , president and chief operating officer of Bertelsmann 's New Media business division said on the sidelines of an AOL news conference at the CeBIT Home consumer electronics fair in Hanover .

<response> The new company is called <organization>AdOn GmbH</organization> and is located in <location>Hamburg</location> , <person>Bernd Schiphorst</person> , president and chief operating officer of <organization>Bertelsmann</organization> 's <organization>New Media</organization> business division said on the sidelines of an <organization>AOL</organization> news conference at the <misc>CeBIT</misc> Home consumer electronics fair in Hanover . </response>


Jan Buettner , managing director of AOL Germany , said AdOn was in the formation phase and would " get off the ground next year , bringing in advertising from around Europe . "

<response> <person>Jan Buettner</person> , managing director of <organization>AOL Germany</organization> , said <organization>AdOn</organization> was in the formation phase and would " get off the ground next year , bringing in advertising from around <location>Europe</location> . " </response>


<response> He would give no forecasts on advertising revenue . </response>


AOL is the leading global commercial online service with some six million subscribers worldwide .

<response> <organization>AOL</organization> is the leading global commercial online service with some six million subscribers worldwide . </response>


It has around 200,000 subscribers in Europe , with two thirds of that number in Germany alone .

<response> It has around 200,000 subscribers in <location>Europe</location> , with two thirds of that number in <location>Germany</location> alone . </response>


In Europe , the service is available in Germany , France and Britain .

<response> In <location>Europe</location> , the service is available in <location>Germany</location> , <location>France</location> and <location>Britain</location> . </response>


It will be available in Austria and Switzerland later this year and in Scandanavia and the Benelux countries next year .

<response> It will be available in <location>Austria</location> and <location>Switzerland</location> later this year and in Scandanavia and the <location>Benelux</location> countries next year . </response>


-- William Boston , CeBIT newsroom , 0172 6736510

<response> -- <person>William Boston</person> , <misc>CeBIT</misc> newsroom , 0172 6736510 </response>


All passengers freed from Sudanese hijack plane .

<response> All passengers freed from <misc>Sudanese</misc> hijack plane . </response>


STANSTED , England 1996-08-27

<response> <location>STANSTED</location> , <location>England</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


All passengers held hostage aboard a hijacked Sudanese Airways plane diverted to London 's Stansted airport carrying 199 passengers and crew have been freed , an airport spokeswoman said on Tuesday .

<response> All passengers held hostage aboard a hijacked <misc>Sudanese</misc> Airways plane diverted to <location>London</location> 's <location>Stansted</location> airport carrying 199 passengers and crew have been freed , an airport spokeswoman said on Tuesday . </response>


<response> Eyewitnesses said six crew members had also been allowed to leave the aircraft . </response>


Airport spokeswoman Rona Young confirmed that all the passengers had left the aircraft .

<response> Airport spokeswoman <person>Rona Young</person> confirmed that all the passengers had left the aircraft . </response>


<response> Police said a number of crew members had left the aircraft and said details would be given at a news conference expected to be held in the next few minutes by the local police chief . </response>


The passengers were released in batches during the course of the morning after the Airbus A310 landed at Stansted , having been diverted from Cyprus .

<response> The passengers were released in batches during the course of the morning after the <misc>Airbus A310</misc> landed at <location>Stansted</location> , having been diverted from <location>Cyprus</location> . </response>


The aircraft was hijacked on a flight from Khartoum to Amman by six or seven men , who police say may be Iraqis .

<response> The aircraft was hijacked on a flight from <location>Khartoum</location> to <location>Amman</location> by six or seven men , who police say may be <misc>Iraqis</misc> . </response>


-- London Newsroom + 00--44-171-542-7947

<response> -- <organization>London Newsroom</organization> + 00--44-171-542-7947 </response>


Swiss Bank Corp sets warrants on DTB-Bund-Future .

<response> <organization>Swiss Bank Corp</organization> sets warrants on <misc>DTB-Bund-Future</misc> . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-27

<response> <location>LONDON</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


Swiss Bank Corp says it has issued 60 million American-style call and put warrants , in six equal tranches , on the DTB-Bund-Future March 1997 .

<response> <organization>Swiss Bank Corp</organization> says it has issued 60 million <misc>American-style</misc> call and put warrants , in six equal tranches , on the <misc>DTB-Bund-Future</misc> March 1997 . </response>


<response> EXERCISE PERIOD 02.SEP.96-06.MAR.97 PAYDATE 30.AUG.96 </response>


LISTING FFT DDF MIN EXER LOT 100

<response> LISTING FFT DDF MIN EXER LOT 100 </response>


SPOT REFERENCE 95.35 PCT

<response> SPOT REFERENCE 95.35 PCT </response>


<response> WARRANTS STRIKE ISS PRICE PREMIUM GEARING </response>


CALL A 96.00 PCT 1.16 DEM 1.90 PCT 82.20 X

<response> CALL A 96.00 PCT 1.16 <misc>DEM</misc> 1.90 PCT 82.20 X </response>


CALL B 97.00 PCT 0.75 DEM 2.50 PCT 127.10 X

<response> CALL B 97.00 PCT 0.75 <misc>DEM</misc> 2.50 PCT 127.10 X </response>


CALL C 98.00 PCT 0.47 DEM 3.30 PCT 202.90 X

<response> CALL C 98.00 PCT 0.47 <misc>DEM</misc> 3.30 PCT 202.90 X </response>


PUT D 94.00 PCT 0.94 DEM 2.40 PCT 101.40 X

<response> PUT D 94.00 PCT 0.94 <misc>DEM</misc> 2.40 PCT 101.40 X </response>


PUT E 95.0 PCT 1.33 DEM 1.80 PCT 71.70 X

<response> PUT E 95.0 PCT 1.33 <misc>DEM</misc> 1.80 PCT 71.70 X </response>


PUT F 96.0 PCT 1.84 DEM 1.20 PCT 51.80 X

<response> PUT F 96.0 PCT 1.84 <misc>DEM</misc> 1.20 PCT 51.80 X </response>


-- Reuter London Newsroom +44 171 542 7658

<response> -- <organization>Reuter London Newsroom</organization> +44 171 542 7658 </response>


DBRS confirms Power Corp , Power Financial ratings .

<response> <organization>DBRS</organization> confirms <organization>Power Corp</organization> , <organization>Power</organization> Financial ratings . </response>


TORONTO 1996-08-27

<response> <location>TORONTO</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


Dominion Bond Rating Service said on Tuesday it confirmed the ratings on Power Corp of Canada 's senior debt and preferred shares at A ( high ) and Pfd-2 , respectively , with stable trends .

<response> <organization>Dominion Bond Rating Service</organization> said on Tuesday it confirmed the ratings on <organization>Power Corp of Canada</organization> 's senior debt and preferred shares at A ( high ) and Pfd-2 , respectively , with stable trends . </response>


DBRS said it also confirmed Power Financial Corp 's senior debentures , cumulative preferred shares and non-cumulative first preferred shares , series B , at AA ( low ) , Pfd-1 and Pfd-1 ( low ) , all with stable trends .

<response> <organization>DBRS</organization> said it also confirmed <organization>Power Financial Corp</organization> 's senior debentures , cumulative preferred shares and non-cumulative first preferred shares , series B , at AA ( low ) , Pfd-1 and Pfd-1 ( low ) , all with stable trends . </response>


Turkey 's Kurd rebels kill two , take three hostage .

<response> <location>Turkey</location> 's <misc>Kurd</misc> rebels kill two , take three hostage . </response>


ANKARA 1996-08-27

<response> <location>ANKARA</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


Kurdish guerrillas killed two people and took three hostage after stopping two intercity buses at a roadblock in eastern Turkey , security officials said on Tuesday .

<response> <misc>Kurdish</misc> guerrillas killed two people and took three hostage after stopping two intercity buses at a roadblock in eastern <location>Turkey</location> , security officials said on Tuesday . </response>


They told reporters a group of Kurdistan Workers Party ( PKK ) guerrillas stopped the buses at a roadblock on the road linking the eastern provinces of Erzincan and Sivas on Monday night and forced the passengers to get out .

<response> They told reporters a group of <organization>Kurdistan Workers Party</organization> ( <organization>PKK</organization> ) guerrillas stopped the buses at a roadblock on the road linking the eastern provinces of <location>Erzincan</location> and <location>Sivas</location> on Monday night and forced the passengers to get out . </response>


<response> The rebels killed one of the drivers and a passenger after checking the identities of the passengers , they said . </response>


<response> The officials said the rebels set ablaze two buses and released all but three passengers . </response>


More than 20,000 people have been killed in the 12-year-old conflict between Turkish troops and PKK guerrillas fighting for autonomy or independence from Turkey .

<response> More than 20,000 people have been killed in the 12-year-old conflict between <misc>Turkish</misc> troops and <organization>PKK</organization> guerrillas fighting for autonomy or independence from <location>Turkey</location> . </response>


Egypt confiscates paper for " mad rulers " article .

<response> <location>Egypt</location> confiscates paper for " mad rulers " article . </response>


CAIRO 1996-08-27

<response> <location>CAIRO</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


Egypt has banned and confiscated 10,000 copies of the Cyprus-based Arabic monthly newspaper al-Tadamun because of an editorial suggesting mental health tests for Arab leaders , the editor-in-chief said on Tuesday .

<response> <location>Egypt</location> has banned and confiscated 10,000 copies of the <misc>Cyprus-based</misc> <misc>Arabic</misc> monthly newspaper <organization>al-Tadamun</organization> because of an editorial suggesting mental health tests for <misc>Arab</misc> leaders , the editor-in-chief said on Tuesday . </response>


Mohamed Abu Liwaya , said Information Ministry censors had told him to send all the copies of the August edition back to Cyprus at his own expense .

<response> <person>Mohamed Abu Liwaya</person> , said <organization>Information Ministry</organization> censors had told him to send all the copies of the August edition back to <location>Cyprus</location> at his own expense . </response>


He told Reuters the reason was his own front-page editorial , entitled " A Chronic Mental Illness " in which he attacks compliant Arab leaders for serving U.S. and Israeli interests .

<response> He told <organization>Reuters</organization> the reason was his own front-page editorial , entitled " A Chronic Mental Illness " in which he attacks compliant <misc>Arab</misc> leaders for serving <location>U.S.</location> and <misc>Israeli</misc> interests . </response>


" The Arabs demand that our Arab leaders undergo a compulsory examination by a team of psychiatrists to see how sound their mental capacities are , " the editorial said .

<response> " The <misc>Arabs</misc> demand that our <misc>Arab</misc> leaders undergo a compulsory examination by a team of psychiatrists to see how sound their mental capacities are , " the editorial said . </response>


" Because our leaders have started to behave with extreme hostility towards the interests of their peoples to court the goodwill of the Americans and the Zionists , " he added .

<response> " Because our leaders have started to behave with extreme hostility towards the interests of their peoples to court the goodwill of the <misc>Americans</misc> and the <misc>Zionists</misc> , " he added . </response>


<response> The censorship office denied they had confiscated the newspapers but declined to say when they could go on sale . </response>


IPO FILING - Transkaryotic Therapies Inc .

<response> <organization>IPO</organization> FILING - <organization>Transkaryotic Therapies Inc</organization> . </response>


WASHINGTON 1996-08-27

<response> <location>WASHINGTON</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


Company Name Transkaryotic Therapies Inc

<response> Company Name <organization>Transkaryotic Therapies Inc</organization> </response>


Nasdaq Stock symbol TKTX

<response> <misc>Nasdaq</misc> Stock symbol TKTX </response>


Estimated price range $ 13 - $ 15 / shr

<response> Estimated price range $ 13 - $ 15 / shr </response>


Total shares to be offered 2.5 million

<response> Total shares to be offered 2.5 million </response>


Shrs offered by company 2.5 million

<response> Shrs offered by company 2.5 million </response>


Shrs outstanding after ipo 16,668,560

<response> Shrs outstanding after ipo 16,668,560 </response>


Lead Underwriter Morgan Stanley and Co Inc

<response> Lead Underwriter <organization>Morgan Stanley and Co Inc</organization> </response>


Underwriters over-allotment 375,000 shrs Shares to be purchased by Hoechst Marion Roussel Inc 357,143 Business : developed two proprietary technology platforms , gene activation and gene therapy .

<response> Underwriters over-allotment 375,000 shrs Shares to be purchased by <organization>Hoechst Marion Roussel Inc</organization> 357,143 Business : developed two proprietary technology platforms , gene activation and gene therapy . </response>


<response> Use of Proceeds : Research , preclinical and clinical product development , and general corporate purposes . </response>


Financial Data in 000s : 1995 1994

<response> Financial Data in 000s : 1995 1994 </response>


- Revenue $ 15,400 $ 10,000

<response> - Revenue $ 15,400 $ 10,000 </response>


<response> - Net Income ( loss ) $ 2,074 ( $ 3,422 ) </response>


AMTRAK train hits truck , derails in Vermont .

<response> <organization>AMTRAK</organization> train hits truck , derails in <location>Vermont</location> . </response>


MONTPELIER , Vt .

<response> <location>MONTPELIER</location> , <location>Vt</location> . </response>


An Amtrak train struck a logging truck early on Tuesday and derailed , Vermont state police said .

<response> An <organization>Amtrak</organization> train struck a logging truck early on Tuesday and derailed , <location>Vermont</location> state police said . </response>


A state police spokeswoman said there were reports of minor injuries as a result of the derailment near Roxbury , a small town on the edge of the Northfield Mountains some 15 miles southwest of Montpelier , the state capital .

<response> A state police spokeswoman said there were reports of minor injuries as a result of the derailment near <location>Roxbury</location> , a small town on the edge of the <location>Northfield Mountains</location> some 15 miles southwest of <location>Montpelier</location> , the state capital . </response>


<response> Further details were not immediately available . </response>


Wife of gun victim Brady praises Clinton .

<response> Wife of gun victim <person>Brady</person> praises <person>Clinton</person> . </response>


CHICAGO 1996-08-26

<response> <location>CHICAGO</location> 1996-08-26 </response>


Sarah Brady , whose Republican husband was severely disabled in an assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan , took centre stage at the Democratic National convention on Monday night to praise President Bill Clinton 's gun control efforts .

<response> <person>Sarah Brady</person> , whose <misc>Republican</misc> husband was severely disabled in an assassination attempt on President <person>Ronald Reagan</person> , took centre stage at the <misc>Democratic National convention</misc> on Monday night to praise President <person>Bill Clinton</person> 's gun control efforts . </response>


With her husband James sitting in a wheelchair to the side of the podium , Mrs. Brady called the handgun control bill that a Democratic Congress passed and Clinton signed in 1994 a major step in controlling firearm violence in the United States .

<response> With her husband <person>James</person> sitting in a wheelchair to the side of the podium , Mrs. <person>Brady</person> called the handgun control bill that a <misc>Democratic</misc> <organization>Congress</organization> passed and <person>Clinton</person> signed in 1994 a major step in controlling firearm violence in the <location>United States</location> . </response>


But she said more had to be done .

<response> But she said more had to be done . </response>


The Bradys walked on to the stage , he on her arm and with the aid of a cane , to a rousing reception from the convention .

<response> The <person>Bradys</person> walked on to the stage , he on her arm and with the aid of a cane , to a rousing reception from the convention . </response>


Their teenaged son sat in a VIP box with first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton and watched as his father returned to his wheelchair .

<response> Their teenaged son sat in a VIP box with first lady <person>Hillary Rodham Clinton</person> and watched as his father returned to his wheelchair . </response>


" Jim , we must have made a wrong turn .

<response> " <person>Jim</person> , we must have made a wrong turn . </response>


This is n't San Diego ( site of the Republican convention ) , " Mrs. Brady joked to her husband , who was serving as Reagan 's press secretary when he was shot .

<response> This is n't <location>San Diego</location> ( site of the <misc>Republican</misc> convention ) , " Mrs. <person>Brady</person> joked to her husband , who was serving as <person>Reagan</person> 's press secretary when he was shot . </response>