His attorney , Hans-Otto Sieg , told reporters outside the courtroom that the judges had not explained how a German court could judge someone for actions carried out in the United States .

<response> His attorney , <person>Hans-Otto Sieg</person> , told reporters outside the courtroom that the judges had not explained how a <misc>German</misc> court could judge someone for actions carried out in the <location>United States</location> . </response>


Bertram said Lauck was obsessed by Nazism and devoted his life to leading his National Socialist German Workers ' Party Foreign Organisation ( NSDAP-AO ) , which derives its name from the full German title of Hitler 's Nazi party .

<response> <person>Bertram</person> said <person>Lauck</person> was obsessed by <misc>Nazism</misc> and devoted his life to leading his <organization>National Socialist German Workers ' Party Foreign Organisation</organization> ( <organization>NSDAP-AO</organization> ) , which derives its name from the full <misc>German</misc> title of <person>Hitler</person> 's <misc>Nazi</misc> party . </response>


During the three-month trial , the court dealt mainly with issues of the NSDAP-AO 's " NS Kampfruf " ( " National Socialist Battle Cry " ) magazine , filled with references to Aryan supremacy and defamatory statements about Jews .

<response> During the three-month trial , the court dealt mainly with issues of the <organization>NSDAP-AO</organization> 's " <organization>NS Kampfruf</organization> " ( " <organization>National Socialist Battle Cry</organization> " ) magazine , filled with references to <misc>Aryan</misc> supremacy and defamatory statements about <misc>Jews</misc> . </response>


The court rejected Sieg 's argument that Lauck 's extradition from Denmark , where he was arrested in March last year at the request of German authorities , was illegal .

<response> The court rejected <person>Sieg</person> 's argument that <person>Lauck</person> 's extradition from <location>Denmark</location> , where he was arrested in March last year at the request of <misc>German</misc> authorities , was illegal . </response>


Lauck was also convicted of disseminating the symbols of anti-constitutional organisations .

<response> <person>Lauck</person> was also convicted of disseminating the symbols of anti-constitutional organisations . </response>


<response> He will probably be free in around two and a half years . </response>


<response> The court ruled that the 15 months he has spent in custody since his arrest should be subtracted from his prison term . </response>


UN official says Iraqi deal will occur " soon " .

<response> <organization>UN</organization> official says <misc>Iraqi</misc> deal will occur " soon " . </response>


UNITED NATIONS 1996-08-22

<response> <organization>UNITED NATIONS</organization> 1996-08-22 </response>


A senior U.N. official said on Thursday he expected arrangements to implement the Iraqi oil-for-food deal could be completed " quite soon . "

<response> A senior <organization>U.N.</organization> official said on Thursday he expected arrangements to implement the <misc>Iraqi</misc> oil-for-food deal could be completed " quite soon . " </response>


" I am reluctant to speculate but we are doing the preparations and the secretary-general is anxious to start the program , " said Undersecretary-General Yasushi Akashi .

<response> " I am reluctant to speculate but we are doing the preparations and the secretary-general is anxious to start the program , " said Undersecretary-General <person>Yasushi Akashi</person> . </response>


" It might be sooner than you think , " he told reporters after briefing the Security Council on arrangements for monitors needed to carry out the agreement .

<response> " It might be sooner than you think , " he told reporters after briefing the <organization>Security Council</organization> on arrangements for monitors needed to carry out the agreement . </response>


Akashi is head of the Department of Humanitarian affairs .

<response> <person>Akashi</person> is head of the <organization>Department of Humanitarian affairs</organization> . </response>


<response> His deputy earlier speculated at least 10 days . </response>


Suspected killers of bishop dead -- Algeria TV .

<response> Suspected killers of bishop dead -- <organization>Algeria TV</organization> . </response>


PARIS 1996-08-22

<response> <location>PARIS</location> 1996-08-22 </response>


Algerian security forces have shot dead three Moslem guerrillas suspected of killing a leading French bishop in western Algeria , the Algerian state-run television said on Thursday .

<response> <misc>Algerian</misc> security forces have shot dead three <misc>Moslem</misc> guerrillas suspected of killing a leading <misc>French</misc> bishop in western <location>Algeria</location> , the <misc>Algerian</misc> state-run television said on Thursday . </response>


Security forces also arrested four other men sought for giving support to the slain Moslem rebels , the television said .

<response> Security forces also arrested four other men sought for giving support to the slain <misc>Moslem</misc> rebels , the television said . </response>


The television , which did not say when the security forces killed the rebels , said the four arrested men confessed details of the assassination of the French Roman Catholic Bishop Pierre Claverie .

<response> The television , which did not say when the security forces killed the rebels , said the four arrested men confessed details of the assassination of the <misc>French</misc> <misc>Roman Catholic</misc> Bishop <person>Pierre Claverie</person> . </response>


The 58-year-old Claverie was killed in August 1 in a bomb blast at his residence in the western Algerian city of Oran , hours after he met visiting French Foreign Minister Herve de Charette in Algiers .

<response> The 58-year-old <person>Claverie</person> was killed in August 1 in a bomb blast at his residence in the western <misc>Algerian</misc> city of <location>Oran</location> , hours after he met visiting <misc>French</misc> Foreign Minister <person>Herve de Charette</person> in <location>Algiers</location> . </response>


An estimated 50,000 Algerians and more than 110 foreigners have been killed in Algeria 's violence pitting Moslem rebels against the Algerian government forces since early 1992 , when the authorities cancelled a general election in which radical Islamists took a commanding lead .

<response> An estimated 50,000 <misc>Algerians</misc> and more than 110 foreigners have been killed in <location>Algeria</location> 's violence pitting <misc>Moslem</misc> rebels against the <misc>Algerian</misc> government forces since early 1992 , when the authorities cancelled a general election in which radical <misc>Islamists</misc> took a commanding lead . </response>


German flown cargo January-July rise 3.8 percent .

<response> <misc>German</misc> flown cargo January-July rise 3.8 percent . </response>


FRANKFURT 1996-08-22

<response> <location>FRANKFURT</location> 1996-08-22 </response>


The following table shows total flown air cargo volumes in tonnes handled at international German airports January-July 1996 .

<response> The following table shows total flown air cargo volumes in tonnes handled at international <misc>German</misc> airports January-July 1996 . </response>


The figures exclude trucked airfreight according to the German airports association ADV .

<response> The figures exclude trucked airfreight according to the <misc>German</misc> airports association <organization>ADV</organization> . </response>


Berlin ( total ) 17,844 up 5.9 pct

<response> <location>Berlin</location> ( total ) 17,844 up 5.9 pct </response>


- Tegel 10,896 up 3.1

<response> - <location>Tegel</location> 10,896 up 3.1 </response>


- Tempelhof 202 down 60.0

<response> - <location>Tempelhof</location> 202 down 60.0 </response>


- Schoenefeld 6,746 up 16.8

<response> - <location>Schoenefeld</location> 6,746 up 16.8 </response>


Bremen 1,453 up 13.1

<response> <location>Bremen</location> 1,453 up 13.1 </response>


Dresden 792 up 11.4

<response> <location>Dresden</location> 792 up 11.4 </response>


Duessseldorf 31,347 down 4.4

<response> <location>Duessseldorf</location> 31,347 down 4.4 </response>


Frankfurt 768,269 up 1.5

<response> <location>Frankfurt</location> 768,269 up 1.5 </response>


Hamburg 21,240 down 3.5

<response> <location>Hamburg</location> 21,240 down 3.5 </response>


Hannover 6,030 up 15.3

<response> <location>Hannover</location> 6,030 up 15.3 </response>


Koeln ( Cologne ) 182,887 up 11.8

<response> <location>Koeln</location> ( <location>Cologne</location> ) 182,887 up 11.8 </response>


Leipzig / Halle 1,806 up 45.6

<response> <location>Leipzig</location> / <location>Halle</location> 1,806 up 45.6 </response>


Munich 44,525 up 11.8

<response> <location>Munich</location> 44,525 up 11.8 </response>


Muenster / Osnabrueck 382 up 28.2

<response> <location>Muenster</location> / <location>Osnabrueck</location> 382 up 28.2 </response>


Nuremberg 25,929 up 17.8

<response> <location>Nuremberg</location> 25,929 up 17.8 </response>


Saarbruecken 626 up 28.3

<response> <location>Saarbruecken</location> 626 up 28.3 </response>


Stuttgart 10,655 up 11.7

<response> <location>Stuttgart</location> 10,655 up 11.7 </response>


TOTAL 1,113,785 up 3.8

<response> TOTAL 1,113,785 up 3.8 </response>


- Air Cargo Newsroom Tel+44 161 542 7706 Fax+44 171 542 5017

<response> - <organization>Air Cargo Newsroom</organization> Tel+44 161 542 7706 Fax+44 171 542 5017 </response>


Paribas repeats buy on Aegon after results .

<response> <organization>Paribas</organization> repeats buy on <organization>Aegon</organization> after results . </response>


AMSTERDAM 1996-08-22

<response> <location>AMSTERDAM</location> 1996-08-22 </response>


Summary of Aug 22 research .

<response> Summary of Aug 22 research . </response>


Company-------------Price---Broker----------------


Aegon 83.40 Paribas

<response> <organization>Aegon</organization> 83.40 <organization>Paribas</organization> </response>


COMMENT : " Not only did Aegon surprise with earnings of 711 million guilders , which were above the top of the expected range , it also forecast a similar performance in the second half . "

<response> COMMENT : " Not only did <organization>Aegon</organization> surprise with earnings of 711 million guilders , which were above the top of the expected range , it also forecast a similar performance in the second half . " </response>


<response> Reiterates previous " buy " recommendation after results . </response>


Estimates ( Dfl ) : EPS P / E Dividend

<response> Estimates ( <misc>Dfl</misc> ) : EPS P / E Dividend </response>


1996 5.83 13.8 2.75


1997 6.59 12.2 3.10


-- 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>


Clinton 's Ballybunion fans invited to Chicago .

<response> <person>Clinton</person> 's <organization>Ballybunion</organization> fans invited to <location>Chicago</location> . </response>


DUBLIN 1996-08-22

<response> <location>DUBLIN</location> 1996-08-22 </response>


U.S. President Bill Clinton had to drop the resort of Ballybunion from a whirlwind Irish tour last year .

<response> <location>U.S.</location> President <person>Bill Clinton</person> had to drop the resort of <organization>Ballybunion</organization> from a whirlwind <misc>Irish</misc> tour last year . </response>


So Ballybunion is going to America instead .

<response> So <organization>Ballybunion</organization> is going to <location>America</location> instead . </response>


Two residents of the Atlantic resort , where Clinton was to have played golf with the Irish Foreign Minister Dick Spring , have been invited to the Democratic party convention in Chicago on August 26-29 .

<response> Two residents of the <location>Atlantic</location> resort , where <person>Clinton</person> was to have played golf with the <misc>Irish</misc> Foreign Minister <person>Dick Spring</person> , have been invited to the <misc>Democratic</misc> party convention in <location>Chicago</location> on August 26-29 . </response>


They have been asked to bring with them the placards they waved when Clinton addressed Ireland at a packed ceremony in Dublin city centre on December 1 , last year .

<response> They have been asked to bring with them the placards they waved when <person>Clinton</person> addressed <location>Ireland</location> at a packed ceremony in <location>Dublin</location> city centre on December 1 , last year . </response>


They read : " Ballybunion backs Clinton . "

<response> They read : " <organization>Ballybunion</organization> backs <person>Clinton</person> . " </response>


" The Democratic party have requested we bring our placards with us .

<response> " The <misc>Democratic</misc> party have requested we bring our placards with us . </response>


We will be guests of the Kennedys , " said Frank Quilter , one of the two who have been invited to Chicago .

<response> We will be guests of the <person>Kennedys</person> , " said <person>Frank Quilter</person> , one of the two who have been invited to <location>Chicago</location> . </response>


Clinton made a triumphant Irish tour to back a Northern Ireland peace process but was forced to drop Ballybunion from a packed schedule at the last minute .

<response> <person>Clinton</person> made a triumphant <misc>Irish</misc> tour to back a <location>Northern Ireland</location> peace process but was forced to drop <organization>Ballybunion</organization> from a packed schedule at the last minute . </response>


Bonn says Moscow has promised to observe ceasefire .

<response> <location>Bonn</location> says <location>Moscow</location> has promised to observe ceasefire . </response>


BONN 1996-08-22

<response> <location>BONN</location> 1996-08-22 </response>


Germany said on Thursday it had received assurances from the Russian government that its forces would observe the latest ceasefire in Chechnya .

<response> <location>Germany</location> said on Thursday it had received assurances from the <misc>Russian</misc> government that its forces would observe the latest ceasefire in <location>Chechnya</location> . </response>


Foreign Ministry spokesman Martin Erdmann said top Bonn diplomat Wolfgang Ischinger had been assured by senior Russian officials that the ultimatum to storm and take the Chechen capital of Grozny was not valid .

<response> <organization>Foreign Ministry</organization> spokesman <person>Martin Erdmann</person> said top <location>Bonn</location> diplomat <person>Wolfgang Ischinger</person> had been assured by senior <misc>Russian</misc> officials that the ultimatum to storm and take the <misc>Chechen</misc> capital of <location>Grozny</location> was not valid . </response>


" The Russian side confirmed that the ceasefire is in place and they will keep to it , " Erdmann told Reuters after speaking by telephone to Ischinger , who had met the officials on a two-day visit to Moscow .

<response> " The <misc>Russian</misc> side confirmed that the ceasefire is in place and they will keep to it , " <person>Erdmann</person> told <organization>Reuters</organization> after speaking by telephone to <person>Ischinger</person> , who had met the officials on a two-day visit to <location>Moscow</location> . </response>


He returned to Bonn on Thursday .

<response> He returned to <location>Bonn</location> on Thursday . </response>


Ischinger is the political director of Bonn 's foreign ministry .

<response> <person>Ischinger</person> is the political director of <location>Bonn</location> 's foreign ministry . </response>


Ischinger said he met three Russian deputy foreign ministers and a vice defence minister , who confirmed Russian Foreign Minister Yevgeny Primakov 's pledge that Moscow would seek a political solution under the aegis of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe ( OSCE ) .

<response> <person>Ischinger</person> said he met three <misc>Russian</misc> deputy foreign ministers and a vice defence minister , who confirmed <misc>Russian</misc> Foreign Minister <person>Yevgeny Primakov</person> 's pledge that <location>Moscow</location> would seek a political solution under the aegis of the <organization>Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe</organization> ( <organization>OSCE</organization> ) . </response>


" The ultimatum ( to storm Grozny ) is no longer an issue , " he said quoting Ischinger , who had been sent to Moscow by German Foreign Minister Klaus Kinkel as his personal envoy to urge an end to Moscow 's military campaign in the breakaway region .

<response> " The ultimatum ( to storm <location>Grozny</location> ) is no longer an issue , " he said quoting <person>Ischinger</person> , who had been sent to <location>Moscow</location> by <misc>German</misc> Foreign Minister <person>Klaus Kinkel</person> as his personal envoy to urge an end to <location>Moscow</location> 's military campaign in the breakaway region . </response>


Ischinger said the threat of a major assault to take Grozny had been the unauthorised initiative of the commanding general and not Moscow 's intention .

<response> <person>Ischinger</person> said the threat of a major assault to take <location>Grozny</location> had been the unauthorised initiative of the commanding general and not <location>Moscow</location> 's intention . </response>


The officials had been positive about Kinkel 's request on Wednesday that President Boris Yeltsin 's security chief Alexander Lebed should , on his return to Moscow , meet Tim Goldiman , the OSCE representative responsible for Chechnya , he said .

<response> The officials had been positive about <person>Kinkel</person> 's request on Wednesday that President <person>Boris Yeltsin</person> 's security chief <person>Alexander Lebed</person> should , on his return to <location>Moscow</location> , meet <person>Tim Goldiman</person> , the <organization>OSCE</organization> representative responsible for <location>Chechnya</location> , he said . </response>


India says sees no arms race with China , Pakistan .

<response> <location>India</location> says sees no arms race with <location>China</location> , <location>Pakistan</location> . </response>


NEW DELHI 1996-08-22

<response> <location>NEW DELHI</location> 1996-08-22 </response>


India said on Thursday that its opposition to a global nuclear test ban treaty did not mean New Delhi intended to enter into an arms race with neighbouring Pakistan and China .

<response> <location>India</location> said on Thursday that its opposition to a global nuclear test ban treaty did not mean <location>New Delhi</location> intended to enter into an arms race with neighbouring <location>Pakistan</location> and <location>China</location> . </response>


Foreign Minister I.K. Gujral was asked at a news conference if India 's decision to block adoption of the accord in Geneva would lead to an arms race with Pakistan and China .

<response> Foreign Minister <person>I.K. Gujral</person> was asked at a news conference if <location>India</location> 's decision to block adoption of the accord in <location>Geneva</location> would lead to an arms race with <location>Pakistan</location> and <location>China</location> . </response>


" I do n't see that possibility because India is not entering into any arms race , " he said . "

<response> " I do n't see that possibility because <location>India</location> is not entering into any arms race , " he said . " </response>


<response> Our not signing a new treaty does not mean we are going in for any new kind of weapons , particularly nuclear . " </response>


China , along with Britain , France , Russia and the United States , is a declared nuclear power .

<response> <location>China</location> , along with <location>Britain</location> , <location>France</location> , <location>Russia</location> and the <location>United States</location> , is a declared nuclear power . </response>


India carried out a nuclear test in 1974 but says it has not built the bomb .

<response> <location>India</location> carried out a nuclear test in 1974 but says it has not built the bomb . </response>


Experts believe both India and Pakistan could quickly assemble nuclear weapons .

<response> Experts believe both <location>India</location> and <location>Pakistan</location> could quickly assemble nuclear weapons . </response>


Gujral said he did not expect India 's veto of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty ( CTBT ) to damage bilateral ties with other nations .

<response> <person>Gujral</person> said he did not expect <location>India</location> 's veto of the <misc>Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty</misc> ( <misc>CTBT</misc> ) to damage bilateral ties with other nations . </response>


<response> " I do not visualise its straining our bilateral relations with any country . </response>


<response> The text has already been blocked , " he said . </response>


Gujral said India would re-examine its position if the treaty , particularly a clause providing for its entry into force , was modified .

<response> <person>Gujral</person> said <location>India</location> would re-examine its position if the treaty , particularly a clause providing for its entry into force , was modified . </response>


Asked what India would do if the pact were forwarded to the United Nations General Assembly , Gujral said : " That bridge I will cross when I come to it . "

<response> Asked what <location>India</location> would do if the pact were forwarded to the <organization>United Nations General Assembly</organization> , <person>Gujral</person> said : " That bridge I will cross when I come to it . " </response>


In a written statement released at the news conference , Gujral reiterated India 's objections to the treaty , under negotiation at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva .

<response> In a written statement released at the news conference , <person>Gujral</person> reiterated <location>India</location> 's objections to the treaty , under negotiation at the <misc>Conference on Disarmament</misc> in <location>Geneva</location> . </response>


<response> " It is a sad fact that the nuclear weapon states show no interest in giving up their nuclear hegemony , " the statement said . </response>


Gujral said India had national security concerns that made it impossible for New Delhi to sign the CTBT .

<response> <person>Gujral</person> said <location>India</location> had national security concerns that made it impossible for <location>New Delhi</location> to sign the <misc>CTBT</misc> . </response>


" Our security concerns oblige us to maintain our nuclear option , " he said , adding that India had exercised restraint in not carrying out any nuclear tests since the country 's lone test blast in 1974 .

<response> " Our security concerns oblige us to maintain our nuclear option , " he said , adding that <location>India</location> had exercised restraint in not carrying out any nuclear tests since the country 's lone test blast in 1974 . </response>


<response> He said : " We cannot accept constraints on our option as long as nuclear weapon states continue to rely on their nuclear arsenals for their security " . </response>


Britain says death of its citizen will sour ties .

<response> <location>Britain</location> says death of its citizen will sour ties . </response>


DHAKA 1996-08-22

<response> <location>DHAKA</location> 1996-08-22 </response>


A British minister expressed his government 's official disquiet on Thursday at the recent death of a British citizen of Bangladeshi origin at Dhaka airport .

<response> A <misc>British</misc> minister expressed his government 's official disquiet on Thursday at the recent death of a <misc>British</misc> citizen of <misc>Bangladeshi</misc> origin at <location>Dhaka</location> airport . </response>


" I have told Bangladesh leaders that British goverment has attached serious importance to the resolution of the tragic death of Siraj Mia , " Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Liam Fox Fox , told reporters .

<response> " I have told <location>Bangladesh</location> leaders that <misc>British</misc> goverment has attached serious importance to the resolution of the tragic death of <person>Siraj Mia</person> , " Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and <organization>Commonwealth</organization> Affairs <person>Liam Fox Fox</person> , told reporters . </response>


Siraj Mia died at Dhaka airport on May 9 during interogation by customs officials after arriving from London .

<response> <person>Siraj Mia</person> died at <location>Dhaka</location> airport on May 9 during interogation by customs officials after arriving from <location>London</location> . </response>


<response> His body bore multiple injuries , and his relatives complained that he was murdered . </response>


<response> A post-mortem report suggested he might have been tortured . </response>


<response> But customs authorities said the passenger was drunk and died of loss of blood from a deep cut in his wrist after he hit a glass sheet . </response>


Fox , who arrived in Bangladesh on Tuesday on four-day visit , said Britain wanted Dhaka to act seriously on the case .

<response> <person>Fox</person> , who arrived in <location>Bangladesh</location> on Tuesday on four-day visit , said <location>Britain</location> wanted <location>Dhaka</location> to act seriously on the case . </response>


<response> " This is one of the reasons of my visit here ... </response>


this is an important issue in our relationship " , said Fox , who is due to leave for Nepal on Friday .

<response> this is an important issue in our relationship " , said <person>Fox</person> , who is due to leave for <location>Nepal</location> on Friday . </response>


Fox said the incident had strained relations between the two governments .

<response> <person>Fox</person> said the incident had strained relations between the two governments . </response>


He said the Mia 's issue had been raised in the House of Commons .

<response> He said the <person>Mia</person> 's issue had been raised in the <organization>House of Commons</organization> . </response>


Fox said he had brought up the issue at every meeting he had had with government leaders in Dhaka .

<response> <person>Fox</person> said he had brought up the issue at every meeting he had had with government leaders in <location>Dhaka</location> . </response>


He said the Bangladesh government had assured him it was taking the matter seriously .

<response> He said the <location>Bangladesh</location> government had assured him it was taking the matter seriously . </response>


" The British government wants a thorough investigation and a just outcome , " he said .

<response> " The <misc>British</misc> government wants a thorough investigation and a just outcome , " he said . </response>


Fox said the British government wanted an end to the alleged harassment of its nationals at Dhaka airport by customs officials .

<response> <person>Fox</person> said the <misc>British</misc> government wanted an end to the alleged harassment of its nationals at <location>Dhaka</location> airport by customs officials . </response>


Bangladesh 's Criminal Investigation Department has charged two immigration officials in connection with Mia 's killing .

<response> <location>Bangladesh</location> 's <organization>Criminal Investigation Department</organization> has charged two immigration officials in connection with <person>Mia</person> 's killing . </response>


Mia , a father of five children , had a restaurant business in a London suburb .

<response> <person>Mia</person> , a father of five children , had a restaurant business in a <location>London</location> suburb . </response>


India fears attempts to disrupt Kashmir polls .

<response> <location>India</location> fears attempts to disrupt <location>Kashmir</location> polls . </response>


SRINAGAR , India 1996-08-22

<response> <location>SRINAGAR</location> , <location>India</location> 1996-08-22 </response>


India 's Home ( interior ) Minister accused Pakistan on on Thursday of planning to disrupt state elections in troubled Jammu and Kashmir state .

<response> <location>India</location> 's Home ( interior ) Minister accused <location>Pakistan</location> on on Thursday of planning to disrupt state elections in troubled <location>Jammu</location> and <location>Kashmir</location> state . </response>


" It seems that from across the border there is going to be a planned attempt to disrupt the elections , " Inderjit Gupta told reporters in the state capital Srinagar .

<response> " It seems that from across the border there is going to be a planned attempt to disrupt the elections , " <person>Inderjit Gupta</person> told reporters in the state capital <location>Srinagar</location> . </response>


The local polls next month will be the first since 1987 in the state , clamped under direct rule from New Delhi since 1990 .

<response> The local polls next month will be the first since 1987 in the state , clamped under direct rule from <location>New Delhi</location> since 1990 . </response>


India has often accused Pakistan of abetting militancy in the valley , a charge Islamabad has always denied .

<response> <location>India</location> has often accused <location>Pakistan</location> of abetting militancy in the valley , a charge <location>Islamabad</location> has always denied . </response>


Gupta said there might be an increase in the number of people infiltrating the Kashmir valley to create disturbance in the region .

<response> <person>Gupta</person> said there might be an increase in the number of people infiltrating the <location>Kashmir</location> valley to create disturbance in the region . </response>


" We noticed among the people who come from across the border , there is a growing number of foreign mercenaries , " Gupta said .

<response> " We noticed among the people who come from across the border , there is a growing number of foreign mercenaries , " <person>Gupta</person> said . </response>


India and Pakistan have fought two of their three wars over the troubled region of Kashmir since independence from Britain in 1947 .

<response> <location>India</location> and <location>Pakistan</location> have fought two of their three wars over the troubled region of <location>Kashmir</location> since independence from <location>Britain</location> in 1947 . </response>


Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda 's centre-left government hopes the elections will help restore normality and democratic rule in Jammu and Kashmir , where more than 20,000 people have died in insurgency-related violence since 1990 .

<response> Prime Minister <person>H.D. Deve Gowda</person> 's centre-left government hopes the elections will help restore normality and democratic rule in <location>Jammu</location> and <location>Kashmir</location> , where more than 20,000 people have died in insurgency-related violence since 1990 . </response>


Over a dozen militant groups are fighting New Delhi 's rule in the state .

<response> Over a dozen militant groups are fighting <location>New Delhi</location> 's rule in the state . </response>


Dhaka stocks end up on gains by engineering , banks .

<response> <location>Dhaka</location> stocks end up on gains by engineering , banks . </response>


DHAKA 1996-08-22

<response> <location>DHAKA</location> 1996-08-22 </response>


Dhaka stocks edged up on sharply higher volume as engineering and cash shares gained amid buying by both small and institutional investors , brokers said .

<response> <location>Dhaka</location> stocks edged up on sharply higher volume as engineering and cash shares gained amid buying by both small and institutional investors , brokers said . </response>


The Dhaka Stock Exchange ( DSE ) all-share price index rose 8.05 points or 0.7 percent to 1,156.79 on a turnover of 146.2 million taka .

<response> The <organization>Dhaka Stock Exchange</organization> ( <organization>DSE</organization> ) all-share price index rose 8.05 points or 0.7 percent to 1,156.79 on a turnover of 146.2 million taka . </response>


<response> Of the total 119 issues traded 71 closed higher , 44 ended lower and four remained unchanged . </response>


National Bank rose 12.71 taka to 228.7 , Eastern Cables gained 20.37 to 677.98 and Apex Tannery lost 22.72 to 597 .

<response> <organization>National Bank</organization> rose 12.71 taka to 228.7 , <organization>Eastern Cables</organization> gained 20.37 to 677.98 and <organization>Apex Tannery</organization> lost 22.72 to 597 . </response>


<response> Brokers said the stocks recovered early losses to edge up at close because of institutional support and short-covering ahead of Friday weekend . </response>


India RBI chief sees cut in cash reserve ratio .

<response> <location>India</location> <organization>RBI</organization> chief sees cut in cash reserve ratio . </response>


NEW DELHI 1996-08-22

<response> <location>NEW DELHI</location> 1996-08-22 </response>


The Reserve bank of India governor C. Rangarajan said on Thursday that he expected the cash reserve ratio ( CRR ) maintained by banks to be reduced over the medium term .

<response> The <organization>Reserve bank of India</organization> governor <person>C. Rangarajan</person> said on Thursday that he expected the cash reserve ratio ( CRR ) maintained by banks to be reduced over the medium term . </response>


" Over the medium term , yes , " he told Reuters after addressing industrialists in the capital .

<response> " Over the medium term , yes , " he told <organization>Reuters</organization> after addressing industrialists in the capital . </response>


<response> He denied having said in a recent newspaper interview that the CRR could be raised if necessary . </response>


<response> He said he was only trying ( in that newspaper report ) to explain the theoretical position on the use of the CRR by central banks to manage money supply . </response>


Rangarajan explained that the cash reserve ratio was an instrument that central banks could use to regulate money supply by reducing or increasing the ratio .

<response> <person>Rangarajan</person> explained that the cash reserve ratio was an instrument that central banks could use to regulate money supply by reducing or increasing the ratio . </response>


<response> But in the current context , the government stood by an earlier commitment to reduce it over a period of time , he said in response to a question . </response>


-- New Delhi newsroom , +91-11-3012024

<response> -- <location>New Delhi</location> newsroom , +91-11-3012024 </response>


Two pct India current account deficit viable - RBI .

<response> Two pct <location>India</location> current account deficit viable - <organization>RBI</organization> . </response>


BOMBAY 1996-08-22

<response> <location>BOMBAY</location> 1996-08-22 </response>


The Reserve Bank of India Governor Chakravarty Rangarajan said on Thursday that a current account deficit of two percent of gross domestic product ( GDP ) was sustainable given the currrent rate of growth .

<response> The <organization>Reserve Bank of India</organization> Governor <person>Chakravarty Rangarajan</person> said on Thursday that a current account deficit of two percent of gross domestic product ( GDP ) was sustainable given the currrent rate of growth . </response>


" The current account deficit of around two percent of GDP is a sustainable level of deficit given the expected real growth rate and the trends in imports and exports , " Rangarajan said in an address to business leaders in New Delhi .

<response> " The current account deficit of around two percent of GDP is a sustainable level of deficit given the expected real growth rate and the trends in imports and exports , " <person>Rangarajan</person> said in an address to business leaders in <location>New Delhi</location> . </response>


Rangarajan said a current account deficit of two percent brought about by a 16-17 percent annual growth in exports and a 14-15 percent rise in imports along with an increase in non-debt flows could lead to a reduction in the debt-service ratio to below 20 percent over the next five years .

<response> <person>Rangarajan</person> said a current account deficit of two percent brought about by a 16-17 percent annual growth in exports and a 14-15 percent rise in imports along with an increase in non-debt flows could lead to a reduction in the debt-service ratio to below 20 percent over the next five years . </response>


-- Bombay newsroom +91-22-265 9000

<response> -- <location>Bombay</location> newsroom +91-22-265 9000 </response>


Mother Teresa devoted to world 's poor .

<response> <person>Mother Teresa</person> devoted to world 's poor . </response>


CALCUTTA 1996-08-22

<response> <location>CALCUTTA</location> 1996-08-22 </response>


Mother Teresa , known as the Saint of the Gutters , won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for bringing hope and dignity to millions of poor , unwanted people with her simple message : " The poor must know that we love them . "

<response> <person>Mother Teresa</person> , known as the <person>Saint of the Gutters</person> , won the <misc>Nobel Peace Prize</misc> in 1979 for bringing hope and dignity to millions of poor , unwanted people with her simple message : " The poor must know that we love them . " </response>


While the world heaps honours on her and even regards her as a living saint , the nun of Albanian descent maintains she is merely doing God 's work .

<response> While the world heaps honours on her and even regards her as a living saint , the nun of <misc>Albanian</misc> descent maintains she is merely doing <person>God</person> 's work . </response>


<response> " It gives me great joy and fulfilment to love and care for the poor and neglected , " she said . " </response>


<response> The poor do not need our sympathy and pity . </response>


They need our love and compassion . "

<response> They need our love and compassion . " </response>


The diminutive Roman Catholic missionary was on respiratory support in intensive care in an Indian nursing home on Thursday after suffering heart failure .

<response> The diminutive <misc>Roman Catholic</misc> missionary was on respiratory support in intensive care in an <misc>Indian</misc> nursing home on Thursday after suffering heart failure . </response>


But an attending doctor said Mother Teresa , who turns 86 next Tuesday , was conscious and in stable condition .

<response> But an attending doctor said <person>Mother Teresa</person> , who turns 86 next Tuesday , was conscious and in stable condition . </response>


The task Mother Teresa began alone in 1949 in the slums of densely-populated Calcutta , and grew to touch the hearts of people around the world .

<response> The task <person>Mother Teresa</person> began alone in 1949 in the slums of densely-populated <location>Calcutta</location> , and grew to touch the hearts of people around the world . </response>


When in 1979 she was told she had won the Nobel Peace Prize , she said characteristically : " I am unworthy . "

<response> When in 1979 she was told she had won the <misc>Nobel Peace Prize</misc> , she said characteristically : " I am unworthy . " </response>


The world disagreed , showering more than 80 national and international honours on her including the Bharat Ratna , or Jewel of India , the country 's highest civilian award .

<response> The world disagreed , showering more than 80 national and international honours on her including the <misc>Bharat Ratna</misc> , or <misc>Jewel of India</misc> , the country 's highest civilian award . </response>


<response> Her health began to deteriorate in 1989 when she was fitted with a heart pacemaker . </response>


A year later , the Vatican announced she was stepping down as Superior of her Missionaries of Charity order .

<response> A year later , the <location>Vatican</location> announced she was stepping down as Superior of her <organization>Missionaries of Charity</organization> order . </response>


<response> More than 100 delegates flew in from around the world to elect a successor . </response>


<response> They could not agree , so asked her to stay on . </response>


She agreed .


In 1991 , Mother Teresa was treated at a California hospital for heart disease and bacterial pneumonia .

<response> In 1991 , <person>Mother Teresa</person> was treated at a <location>California</location> hospital for heart disease and bacterial pneumonia . </response>


In 1993 , she fell in Rome and broke three ribs .

<response> In 1993 , she fell in <location>Rome</location> and broke three ribs . </response>


In August the same year , while in New Delhi to receive yet another award , she developed malaria , complicated by her heart and lung problems .

<response> In August the same year , while in <location>New Delhi</location> to receive yet another award , she developed malaria , complicated by her heart and lung problems . </response>


<response> Last April she fractured her left collar bone . </response>


<response> But her increasing frailty , arthritis and failing eyesight has not stopped her travels around the world to mingle with the poor and desperate . </response>


Mother Teresa was born Agnes Goinxha Bejaxhiu to Albanian parents in Skopje , in what was then Serbia , on August 27 , 1910 .

<response> <person>Mother Teresa</person> was born <person>Agnes Goinxha Bejaxhiu</person> to <misc>Albanian</misc> parents in <location>Skopje</location> , in what was then <location>Serbia</location> , on August 27 , 1910 . </response>


<response> She attended a government school and was already deeply religious by the time she was 12 . </response>


At the age of 18 she became a Loretto nun , hoping to work at the Order 's Calcutta mission .

<response> At the age of 18 she became a <misc>Loretto</misc> nun , hoping to work at the Order 's <location>Calcutta</location> mission . </response>


She was sent to Loretto Abbey in Dublin and from there to India to begin her novitiate and teach geography at a convent school in Calcutta .

<response> She was sent to <location>Loretto Abbey</location> in <location>Dublin</location> and from there to <location>India</location> to begin her novitiate and teach geography at a convent school in <location>Calcutta</location> . </response>


<response> She said her divine call to work among the poor came in September , 1946 . " </response>


<response> The message was quite clear , " she told one interviewer . " </response>


<response> I was to leave the convent and help the poor while living among them . </response>


It was an order .

<response> It was an order . </response>


I knew where I belonged . "

<response> I knew where I belonged . " </response>


The Vatican and the mother superior in Dublin approved and after intensive training as a nurse with American missionaries she opened her first Calcutta slum school in December 1949 .

<response> The <location>Vatican</location> and the mother superior in <location>Dublin</location> approved and after intensive training as a nurse with <misc>American</misc> missionaries she opened her first <location>Calcutta</location> slum school in December 1949 . </response>


She took the name of Teresa , after France 's Saint Therese of the Child Jesus .

<response> She took the name of <person>Teresa</person> , after <location>France</location> 's Saint <person>Therese</person> of the Child <person>Jesus</person> . </response>


In India she was simply called Mother .

<response> In <location>India</location> she was simply called <person>Mother</person> . </response>


Mother Teresa set up her first home for the dying in a Hindu rest house in Calcutta after she saw a penniless woman turned away by a city hospital .

<response> <person>Mother Teresa</person> set up her first home for the dying in a <misc>Hindu</misc> rest house in <location>Calcutta</location> after she saw a penniless woman turned away by a city hospital . </response>


Named " Nirmal Hriday " ( Tender Heart ) , it was the first of a chain of 150 homes for dying , destitute people , admitting nearly 18,000 a year .

<response> Named " <location>Nirmal Hriday</location> " ( <location>Tender Heart</location> ) , it was the first of a chain of 150 homes for dying , destitute people , admitting nearly 18,000 a year . </response>


Her Missionaries of Charity , a Roman Catholic religious order she founded in 1949 , now runs about 300 homes for unwanted children and the destitute in India and abroad .

<response> Her <organization>Missionaries of Charity</organization> , a <misc>Roman Catholic</misc> religious order she founded in 1949 , now runs about 300 homes for unwanted children and the destitute in <location>India</location> and abroad . </response>


In 1994 a British television documentary called the myth around Mother Teresa a mixture of " hyperbole and credulity " .

<response> In 1994 a <misc>British</misc> television documentary called the myth around <person>Mother Teresa</person> a mixture of " hyperbole and credulity " . </response>


Catholics around the world rose to her defence .

<response> <misc>Catholics</misc> around the world rose to her defence . </response>


RTRS - FOCUS-News forecasts alien-led profit boost .

<response> <organization>RTRS</organization> - FOCUS-News forecasts alien-led profit boost . </response>


Bernard Hickey

<response> <person>Bernard Hickey</person> </response>


SYDNEY 1996-08-22

<response> <location>SYDNEY</location> 1996-08-22 </response>


Media baron Rupert Murdoch 's News Corp Ltd reported lower than expected 1995/96 profits on Thursday , but forecast that the hit film " Independence Day " would help increase profits by at least 20 percent in 1996/97 .

<response> Media baron <person>Rupert Murdoch</person> 's <organization>News Corp Ltd</organization> reported lower than expected 1995/96 profits on Thursday , but forecast that the hit film " <misc>Independence Day</misc> " would help increase profits by at least 20 percent in 1996/97 . </response>


" From an earnings perspective , the current fiscal year has begun with great promise due to the hit motion picture ' Independence Day , ' " News Corp said in a statement announcing its results for the year to June 30 , 1996 .

<response> " From an earnings perspective , the current fiscal year has begun with great promise due to the hit motion picture ' <misc>Independence Day</misc> , ' " <organization>News Corp</organization> said in a statement announcing its results for the year to June 30 , 1996 . </response>


It said moderating paper prices and solid orders for advertising at its Fox Broadcasting television network in the United States would also help boost profits in the 1996/97 year . "

<response> It said moderating paper prices and solid orders for advertising at its <organization>Fox Broadcasting</organization> television network in the <location>United States</location> would also help boost profits in the 1996/97 year . " </response>


A budgeted profit increase of at least 20 percent for the full year currently appears very attainable , " News Corp said .

<response> A budgeted profit increase of at least 20 percent for the full year currently appears very attainable , " <organization>News Corp</organization> said . </response>


<response> The bullish comments for the coming year soothed analysts and most shareholders , who were disappointed by the lower than expected profit for 1995/96 . </response>


News announced pre-abnormals net profit for the year fell six percent to A$ 1.26 billion ( US$ 995 million ) and earnings per share dropped to 40 cents from 46 cents .

<response> <organization>News</organization> announced pre-abnormals net profit for the year fell six percent to <misc>A$</misc> 1.26 billion ( <misc>US$</misc> 995 million ) and earnings per share dropped to 40 cents from 46 cents . </response>


Analysts had on average expected a pre-abnormals profit of A$ 1.343 billion .

<response> Analysts had on average expected a pre-abnormals profit of <misc>A$</misc> 1.343 billion . </response>


" The year just gone was disappointing , but the outlook for the current year looks good , " First Pacific media analyst Lachlan Drummond said .

<response> " The year just gone was disappointing , but the outlook for the current year looks good , " <organization>First Pacific</organization> media analyst <person>Lachlan Drummond</person> said . </response>


News Corp said strong performances in U.S. television and British newspapers were offset by lower profits from News Corp 's magazine and publishing divisions and further hefty losses from its Asian Star TV operations .

<response> <organization>News Corp</organization> said strong performances in <location>U.S.</location> television and <misc>British</misc> newspapers were offset by lower profits from <organization>News Corp</organization> 's magazine and publishing divisions and further hefty losses from its <organization>Asian Star TV</organization> operations . </response>


<response> Higher newsprint prices hit profits hard . " </response>


Throughout the group , higher paper prices increased costs by over US$ 300 million , " it said .

<response> Throughout the group , higher paper prices increased costs by over <misc>US$</misc> 300 million , " it said . </response>


News Corp said British newspaper operating profits rose 10 percent for the year , as higher cover prices at The Sun and The Times and higher advertising volumes offset increased newsprint costs .

<response> <organization>News Corp</organization> said <misc>British</misc> newspaper operating profits rose 10 percent for the year , as higher cover prices at <organization>The Sun</organization> and <organization>The Times</organization> and higher advertising volumes offset increased newsprint costs . </response>


Advertising revenues at The Times grew 20 percent .

<response> Advertising revenues at <organization>The Times</organization> grew 20 percent . </response>


Analysts said sharply lower earnings from News Corp 's book publishing division and its U.S. magazines had been the major surprises in the results for 1995/96 .

<response> Analysts said sharply lower earnings from <organization>News Corp</organization> 's book publishing division and its <location>U.S.</location> magazines had been the major surprises in the results for 1995/96 . </response>


News Corp said revenue gains at its magazines and inserts division were offset by higher paper prices and lower sales at the U.S. TV Guide .

<response> <organization>News Corp</organization> said revenue gains at its magazines and inserts division were offset by higher paper prices and lower sales at the <location>U.S.</location> <organization>TV Guide</organization> . </response>


News said dramatically lower earnings from the British arm of its Harper-Collins publishing division more than offset healthy results from its U.S. operation .

<response> <organization>News</organization> said dramatically lower earnings from the <misc>British</misc> arm of its <organization>Harper-Collins</organization> publishing division more than offset healthy results from its <location>U.S.</location> operation . </response>


It said the demise of the Net Book Agreement had hurt the British operations , and weak performances from the San Francisco unit of Harper-Collins had not helped .

<response> It said the demise of the <misc>Net Book Agreement</misc> had hurt the <misc>British</misc> operations , and weak performances from the <location>San Francisco</location> unit of <organization>Harper-Collins</organization> had not helped . </response>


<response> The minimum price setting expired last September when three publishers pulled out . </response>


<response> But it was the bullish profit forecast for 1996/97 that took the spotlight in the market , with some analysts saying 20 percent may even be an understatement . </response>


" If they 're saying at least 20 percent , then their internal forecasts are probably saying 25 or 30 percent , " said one Sydney media analyst who declined to be named .

<response> " If they 're saying at least 20 percent , then their internal forecasts are probably saying 25 or 30 percent , " said one <location>Sydney</location> media analyst who declined to be named . </response>


News Corp 's shares were down eight cents at A$ 6.39 at 2.00 p.m. ( 0400 GMT ) in a soft market .

<response> <organization>News Corp</organization> 's shares were down eight cents at <misc>A$</misc> 6.39 at 2.00 p.m. ( 0400 <misc>GMT</misc> ) in a soft market . </response>


( A$ 1 = US$ 0.79 )

<response> ( <misc>A$</misc> 1 = <misc>US$</misc> 0.79 ) </response>


-- Sydney Newsroom 61-2 373-1800

<response> -- <organization>Sydney Newsroom</organization> 61-2 373-1800 </response>


RTRS - Budget cuts to boost Australia savings - RBA .

<response> <organization>RTRS</organization> - Budget cuts to boost <location>Australia</location> savings - <organization>RBA</organization> . </response>


CANBERRA 1996-08-22

<response> <location>CANBERRA</location> 1996-08-22 </response>


The Australian government 's plans to slash its budget deficit should make a useful contribution to national savings , the Reserve Bank of Australia ( RBA ) said in its annual report .

<response> The <misc>Australian</misc> government 's plans to slash its budget deficit should make a useful contribution to national savings , the <organization>Reserve Bank of Australia</organization> ( <organization>RBA</organization> ) said in its annual report . </response>


" The government 's announced plans to balance the budget , if realised , would make a useful contribution to raising national savings , " the RBA said .

<response> " The government 's announced plans to balance the budget , if realised , would make a useful contribution to raising national savings , " the <organization>RBA</organization> said . </response>


<response> The bank said there were concerns fiscal consolidation would unduly restrict growth , but evidence was ambiguous . </response>


In its 1996/97 budget announced on Tuesday , the Australian Coalition government announced an underlying budget deficit of A$ 5.65 billion , and pledged to return the underlying budget balance to surplus by 1998/99 .

<response> In its 1996/97 budget announced on Tuesday , the <misc>Australian</misc> <organization>Coalition</organization> government announced an underlying budget deficit of <misc>A$</misc> 5.65 billion , and pledged to return the underlying budget balance to surplus by 1998/99 . </response>


The budget deficit was A$ 10.3 billion in 1995/96 .

<response> The budget deficit was <misc>A$</misc> 10.3 billion in 1995/96 . </response>


-- Sydney Newsroom 61-2 9373-1800

<response> -- <organization>Sydney Newsroom</organization> 61-2 9373-1800 </response>


<response> " Determined and credible efforts to rein in unsustainable fiscal positions ( are ) often rewarded by rising confidence , giving favourable effects on economic activity even in the short term , " it said . </response>


" More generally , the long-term effects of fiscal consolidation are clearly positive , with higher saving tending to promote economic growth by raising investment and lowering long-term real interest rates , " the RBA said .

<response> " More generally , the long-term effects of fiscal consolidation are clearly positive , with higher saving tending to promote economic growth by raising investment and lowering long-term real interest rates , " the <organization>RBA</organization> said . </response>


BNZ cuts NZ fixed home lending rates .

<response> <organization>BNZ</organization> cuts <location>NZ</location> fixed home lending rates . </response>


WELLINGTON 1996-08-22

<response> <location>WELLINGTON</location> 1996-08-22 </response>


Bank of New Zealand said on Thursday it was cutting its fixed home lending rates .

<response> <organization>Bank of New Zealand</organization> said on Thursday it was cutting its fixed home lending rates . </response>


The rates are :


New rate old rate

<response> New rate old rate </response>


Six month rate 10.5 pct 10.75

<response> Six month rate 10.5 pct 10.75 </response>


One year 10.5 pct 10.95

<response> One year 10.5 pct 10.95 </response>


Two year 10.5 pct 11.25

<response> Two year 10.5 pct 11.25 </response>


Three year 10.5 pct 11.25

<response> Three year 10.5 pct 11.25 </response>


BNZ said it was responding to lower wholesale rates .

<response> <organization>BNZ</organization> said it was responding to lower wholesale rates . </response>


<response> Fixed business and farm lending rates rates were left unchanged although they were under review . </response>


-- Wellington newsroom 64 4 4734 746

<response> -- <location>Wellington</location> newsroom 64 4 4734 746 </response>


Power NZ ODV up 8 pct at NZ$ 524 million .

<response> <organization>Power NZ ODV</organization> up 8 pct at <misc>NZ$</misc> 524 million . </response>


WELLINGTON 1996-08-22


Power New Zealand said on Thursday that the Optimised Deprival Value ( ODV ) of its network at March 31 , 1996 has been set at $ 524.2 million , an increase of eight percent on its $ 486.5 million valuation a year earlier .

<response> <organization>Power New Zealand</organization> said on Thursday that the Optimised Deprival Value ( ODV ) of its network at March 31 , 1996 has been set at $ 524.2 million , an increase of eight percent on its $ 486.5 million valuation a year earlier . </response>


<response> The company said the increase reflected the value of extensions to the network to meet economic growth in its supply area and an increase in the estimated lifespan of the network . </response>


<response> It said the increase was consistent with the approach followed by other power companies and reflected the company 's new levels of preventative maintenance and equipment upgrading . </response>


<response> The revaluation was undertaken to meet the disclosure </response>


requirements of the Ministry of Commerce .

<response> requirements of the <organization>Ministry of Commerce</organization> . </response>


-- Wellington newsroom 64 4 4734 746


Thais hunt for Australian jail breaker .

<response> Thais hunt for <misc>Australian</misc> jail breaker . </response>


BANGKOK


Thailand has launched a manhunt for an Australian who escaped from a high security prison in Bangkok while awaiting trial on drug possession charges , officials said on Thursday .

<response> <location>Thailand</location> has launched a manhunt for an <misc>Australian</misc> who escaped from a high security prison in <location>Bangkok</location> while awaiting trial on drug possession charges , officials said on Thursday . </response>


Daniel Westlake , 46 , from Victoria , made the first sucessful escape from Klongprem prison in the northern outskirts of the capital on Sunday night .

<response> <person>Daniel Westlake</person> , 46 , from <location>Victoria</location> , made the first sucessful escape from <location>Klongprem</location> prison in the northern outskirts of the capital on Sunday night . </response>


He was believed by prison officials to still be in Thailand .

<response> He was believed by prison officials to still be in <location>Thailand</location> . </response>


" We have ordered a massive hunt for him and I am quite confident we will get him soon , " Vivit Chatuparisut , deputy director general of the Correction Department , told Reuters .

<response> " We have ordered a massive hunt for him and I am quite confident we will get him soon , " <person>Vivit Chatuparisut</person> , deputy director general of the <organization>Correction Department</organization> , told <organization>Reuters</organization> . </response>


Westlake , arrested in December 1993 and charged with heroin trafficking , sawed the iron grill off his cell window and climbed down the prison 's five-metre ( 15-foot ) wall on a rope made from bed sheets , Vivit said .

<response> <person>Westlake</person> , arrested in December 1993 and charged with heroin trafficking , sawed the iron grill off his cell window and climbed down the prison 's five-metre ( 15-foot ) wall on a rope made from bed sheets , Vivit said . </response>


<response> The corrections department was probing the escape and had ordered all foreign inmates chained to prevent more breakouts . </response>


There are 266 Westerners , including six Australians , in the prison , most awaiting trial on drugs charges .

<response> There are 266 <misc>Westerners</misc> , including six <misc>Australians</misc> , in the prison , most awaiting trial on drugs charges . </response>


There also are about 5,000 Thai inmates in Klongprem , a prison official said .

<response> There also are about 5,000 <misc>Thai</misc> inmates in <location>Klongprem</location> , a prison official said . </response>


Tokyo Soir - 1996 parent forecast .

<response> <organization>Tokyo Soir</organization> - 1996 parent forecast . </response>


TOKYO 1996-08-22

<response> <location>TOKYO</location> 1996-08-22 </response>


Year to December 31 , 1996

<response> Year to December 31 , 1996 </response>


( in billions of yen unless specified )

<response> ( in billions of yen unless specified ) </response>


LATEST ACTUAL


( Parent ) FORECAST YEAR-AGO

<response> ( Parent ) FORECAST YEAR-AGO </response>


Sales 26.00 26.70

<response> Sales 26.00 26.70 </response>


Current 400 million 329 million

<response> Current 400 million 329 million </response>


Net 250 million 84 million

<response> Net 250 million 84 million </response>


EPS 11.61 yen 3.92 yen

<response> EPS 11.61 yen 3.92 yen </response>


Ord div 10.00 yen 10.00 yen

<response> Ord div 10.00 yen 10.00 yen </response>


NOTE - Tokyo Soir Co Ltd is a specialised manufacturer of women " s formal wear .

<response> NOTE - <organization>Tokyo Soir Co Ltd</organization> is a specialised manufacturer of women " s formal wear . </response>


Ka Wah Bank sets HK$ 43 mln FRCD .

<response> <organization>Ka Wah Bank</organization> sets <misc>HK$</misc> 43 mln FRCD . </response>


HONG KONG 1996-08-22

<response> <location>HONG KONG</location> 1996-08-22 </response>


Ka Wah Bank 's HK$ 43 million floating rate certificate of deposit issue has been privately placed , sole arranger HSBC Markets said .

<response> <organization>Ka Wah Bank</organization> 's <misc>HK$</misc> 43 million floating rate certificate of deposit issue has been privately placed , sole arranger <organization>HSBC Markets</organization> said . </response>


<response> The facility has a tenor of six months . </response>


It pays a coupon of 15 basis points over the six-month Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate .

<response> It pays a coupon of 15 basis points over the six-month <organization>Hong Kong Interbank</organization> Offered Rate . </response>


Other details are not available .

<response> Other details are not available . </response>


<response> The deposit date is September 5 , 1996 . </response>


Clearing is through the Hong Kong Central Moneymarkets Unit .

<response> Clearing is through the <organization>Hong Kong Central Moneymarkets Unit</organization> . </response>


-- Hong Kong Newsroom ( 852 ) 2847 4039

<response> -- <organization>Hong Kong Newsroom</organization> ( 852 ) 2847 4039 </response>


Malaysia bans nitrofuran usage in chicken feed .

<response> <location>Malaysia</location> bans nitrofuran usage in chicken feed . </response>


KUALA LUMPUR 1996-08-22

<response> <location>KUALA LUMPUR</location> 1996-08-22 </response>


Malaysia has banned the use of nitrofuran , an antibiotic , in chicken feed and veterinary applications because it believes the drug could cause cancer , the health ministry said on Thursday .

<response> <location>Malaysia</location> has banned the use of nitrofuran , an antibiotic , in chicken feed and veterinary applications because it believes the drug could cause cancer , the health ministry said on Thursday . </response>


" It is hoped that livestock breeders and feedmillers will abide by the laws and respect the cabinet decision in the interest of consumer safety , " Health Minister Chua Jui Meng was quoted as saying by the national Bernama news agency .

<response> " It is hoped that livestock breeders and feedmillers will abide by the laws and respect the cabinet decision in the interest of consumer safety , " Health Minister <person>Chua Jui</person> Meng was quoted as saying by the national <organization>Bernama</organization> news agency . </response>


Chua said offenders could face a two-year prison sentence and a maximum fine of 5,000 ringgit ( $ 2000 ) .

<response> <person>Chua</person> said offenders could face a two-year prison sentence and a maximum fine of 5,000 ringgit ( $ 2000 ) . </response>


<response> " The ban takes effect immediately , " he added . </response>


INDONESIAN STOCKS - factors to watch - August 22 .

<response> <misc>INDONESIAN</misc> STOCKS - factors to watch - August 22 . </response>


JAKARTA 1996-08-22

<response> <location>JAKARTA</location> 1996-08-22 </response>


Following are some of the main factors likely to affect Indonesian stocks on Thursday :

<response> Following are some of the main factors likely to affect <misc>Indonesian</misc> stocks on Thursday : </response>


** Security was tight in Jakarta ahead of a trial involving ousted Indonesian Democratic Party leader Megawati Sukarnoputri .

<response> ** Security was tight in <location>Jakarta</location> ahead of a trial involving ousted <organization>Indonesian Democratic Party</organization> leader <person>Megawati Sukarnoputri</person> . </response>


Around 200 police and troops were stationed outside the court in central Jakarta but there was no sign of demonstrators .

<response> Around 200 police and troops were stationed outside the court in central <location>Jakarta</location> but there was no sign of demonstrators . </response>


** The Dow Jones industrial average closed down 31.44 points at 5,689.82 on Wednesday , ending a three-session winning streak as investors took profits and tobacco stocks took a beating .

<response> ** The <misc>Dow Jones</misc> industrial average closed down 31.44 points at 5,689.82 on Wednesday , ending a three-session winning streak as investors took profits and tobacco stocks took a beating . </response>


MARKETS :


** The Jakarta composite index rose 2.60 points , or 0.48 percent , to 542.20 points on Wednesday on the back of bargain-hunting in selected big-capitalised stocks and secondliners .

<response> ** The <location>Jakarta</location> composite index rose 2.60 points , or 0.48 percent , to 542.20 points on Wednesday on the back of bargain-hunting in selected big-capitalised stocks and secondliners . </response>


** On Thursday , the Indonesian rupiah was at 2,343.00 / 43.50 in early trading against an opening of 2,342.75 / 43.50 .

<response> ** On Thursday , the <misc>Indonesian</misc> rupiah was at 2,343.00 / 43.50 in early trading against an opening of 2,342.75 / 43.50 . </response>


STOCKS TO WATCH


** Packaging manufacturer Super Indah Makmur on announcement of a tender offer by PT VDH Teguh Sakti , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore-listed Van Der Horst .

<response> ** Packaging manufacturer <organization>Super Indah Makmur</organization> on announcement of a tender offer by <organization>PT VDH Teguh Sakti</organization> , a wholly-owned subsidiary of <misc>Singapore-listed</misc> <organization>Van Der Horst</organization> . </response>


** Privately-owned Bank Duta on market talk that it is obtaining fresh syndicated loans , a management reshuffle and fresh equity injection .

<response> ** Privately-owned <organization>Bank Duta</organization> on market talk that it is obtaining fresh syndicated loans , a management reshuffle and fresh equity injection . </response>


** Ciputra Development on reports of a plan to build property projects worth $ 2 billion in Jakarta and Surabaya .

<response> ** <organization>Ciputra Development</organization> on reports of a plan to build property projects worth $ 2 billion in <location>Jakarta</location> and <location>Surabaya</location> . </response>


Key stock and currency market movements at 1600 GMT .

<response> Key stock and currency market movements at 1600 <misc>GMT</misc> . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-23

<response> <location>LONDON</location> 1996-08-23 </response>


<response> The following table shows the latest close of key indices* on major world stock exchanges , the day 's change in points and the indices ' 1996 closing highs and lows ( with dates ) . </response>


Also shown are the London closing values of the German mark , the Japanese yen , the British pound and gold bullion ( previous day 's closes in brackets ) :

<response> Also shown are the <location>London</location> closing values of the <misc>German</misc> mark , the <misc>Japanese</misc> yen , the <misc>British</misc> pound and gold bullion ( previous day 's closes in brackets ) : </response>


AUG 23 DAY 'S CHANGE 1996 HIGH 1996 LOW

<response> AUG 23 DAY 'S CHANGE 1996 HIGH 1996 LOW </response>


CLOSE IN POINTS


NEW YORK 5,710.53 - 22.94 5,778.00 5,032.94


( midday ) ( May 22 ) ( Jan 10 )

<response> ( midday ) ( May 22 ) ( Jan 10 ) </response>


LONDON 3,907.5 +16.4 3,907.5 3,632.3

<response> <location>LONDON</location> 3,907.5 +16.4 3,907.5 3,632.3 </response>


( Aug 23 ) ( Jul 16 )

<response> ( Aug 23 ) ( Jul 16 ) </response>


TOKYO 21,228.80 - 134.44 22,666.80 19,734.70


( Jun 26 ) ( Mar 13 )

<response> ( Jun 26 ) ( Mar 13 ) </response>


FRANKFURT 2,555.16 - 2.10 2,583.49 ) 2,284.86

<response> <location>FRANKFURT</location> 2,555.16 - 2.10 2,583.49 ) 2,284.86 </response>


( Jul 5 ) ( Jan 2 )

<response> ( Jul 5 ) ( Jan 2 ) </response>


PARIS 2,020.82 +3.06 2,146.79 1,897.85


( Apr 30 ) ( Jan 11 )

<response> ( Apr 30 ) ( Jan 11 ) </response>


SYDNEY 2,292.9 +18.3 2,326.00 2,096.10

<response> <location>SYDNEY</location> 2,292.9 +18.3 2,326.00 2,096.10 </response>


( Apr 26 ) ( Jul 17 )

<response> ( Apr 26 ) ( Jul 17 ) </response>


HONG KONG 11,424.64 - 54.13 11,594.99 10,204.87


( Feb 16 ) ( Jan 2 )

<response> ( Feb 16 ) ( Jan 2 ) </response>


FOREIGN EXCHANGE / GOLD BULLION CLOSE IN LONDON

<response> FOREIGN EXCHANGE / GOLD BULLION CLOSE IN <location>LONDON</location> </response>


Dollar / mark ...

<response> Dollar / mark ... </response>


1.4871 ( 1.4935 )


Dollar / yen ....

<response> Dollar / yen .... </response>


108.50 ( 108.43 )


Pound / dollar ..

<response> Pound / dollar .. </response>


$ 1.5520 ( $ 1.5497 )


Gold ( ounce ) ..

<response> Gold ( ounce ) .. </response>


$ 387.50 ( $ 386.95 )


<response> *INDICES USED AND THEIR ALL-TIME CLOSING HIGHS </response>


New York Dow Jones industrial average -- 5,778.00 ( May 22/96 )

<response> <location>New York</location> <misc>Dow Jones</misc> industrial average -- 5,778.00 ( May 22/96 ) </response>


London FTSE-100 index -- 3,907.5 ( Aug 23/96 )

<response> <location>London</location> <misc>FTSE-100</misc> index -- 3,907.5 ( Aug 23/96 ) </response>


Tokyo Nikkei average -- 38,915.87 ( Dec 29/89 )

<response> <location>Tokyo</location> <misc>Nikkei</misc> average -- 38,915.87 ( Dec 29/89 ) </response>


Frankfurt DAX-3O index -- 2,583.49 ( Jul 5/96 )

<response> <location>Frankfurt</location> <misc>DAX-3O</misc> index -- 2,583.49 ( Jul 5/96 ) </response>


Paris CAC-40 General index -- 2,355.93 ( Feb 2/94 )

<response> <location>Paris</location> <misc>CAC-40 General</misc> index -- 2,355.93 ( Feb 2/94 ) </response>


Sydney Australian All-Ordinaries index -- 2,340.6 ( Feb 3/94 )

<response> <location>Sydney</location> <misc>Australian All-Ordinaries</misc> index -- 2,340.6 ( Feb 3/94 ) </response>


Hong Kong Hang Seng index -- 12,201.09 ( Jan 4/94 )

<response> <location>Hong Kong</location> <misc>Hang Seng</misc> index -- 12,201.09 ( Jan 4/94 ) </response>


Ukraine hails peace as marks five-year independence .

<response> <location>Ukraine</location> hails peace as marks five-year independence . </response>


Rostislav Khotin

<response> <person>Rostislav Khotin</person> </response>


KIEV 1996-08-23

<response> <location>KIEV</location> 1996-08-23 </response>


Ukraine celebrates five years of independence from Kremlin rule on Saturday , hailing civil and inter-ethnic peace as its main post-Soviet achievement .

<response> <location>Ukraine</location> celebrates five years of independence from <location>Kremlin</location> rule on Saturday , hailing civil and inter-ethnic peace as its main <misc>post-Soviet</misc> achievement . </response>


Ukraine 's declaration of independence in 1991 , backed nine-to-one by a referendum in December of that year , effectively dealt a death blow to the Soviet empire and ended more than three centuries of rule from Moscow .

<response> <location>Ukraine</location> 's declaration of independence in 1991 , backed nine-to-one by a referendum in December of that year , effectively dealt a death blow to the <misc>Soviet</misc> empire and ended more than three centuries of rule from <location>Moscow</location> . </response>


Ukraine , with a Russian community of 11 million people -- the world 's largest outside Russia -- has avoided conflicts like those in Russia 's Chechnya , neighbouring Moldova , and the former Soviet republics of Georgia , Azerbaijan and Tajikistan .

<response> <location>Ukraine</location> , with a <misc>Russian</misc> community of 11 million people -- the world 's largest outside <location>Russia</location> -- has avoided conflicts like those in <location>Russia</location> 's <location>Chechnya</location> , neighbouring <location>Moldova</location> , and the former <misc>Soviet</misc> republics of <location>Georgia</location> , <location>Azerbaijan</location> and <location>Tajikistan</location> . </response>


" Ukraine 's biggest achievements for five years are the preservation of civil peace and inter-ethnic harmony , " President Leonid Kuchma said in televised statement this week .

<response> " <location>Ukraine</location> 's biggest achievements for five years are the preservation of civil peace and inter-ethnic harmony , " President <person>Leonid Kuchma</person> said in televised statement this week . </response>


" Unlike many other post-Soviet countries we were able to deal with conflict situations in a peaceful and civilised way . "

<response> " Unlike many other <misc>post-Soviet</misc> countries we were able to deal with conflict situations in a peaceful and civilised way . " </response>


<response> But independence was initially accompanied by hyper-inflation and economic collapse , although there are signs of a turnaround . </response>


<response> Inflation -- a hyper-inflationary 10,300 percent a year in 1993 -- was a respectable 0.1 percent a month in June and July and the economy has just begun to grow . </response>


Kuchma told a solemn ceremony at the Ukraina Palace on Friday that " there was a turning point " in reforms and that he expected a rise in the standard of living in the near future .

<response> <person>Kuchma</person> told a solemn ceremony at the <location>Ukraina Palace</location> on Friday that " there was a turning point " in reforms and that he expected a rise in the standard of living in the near future . </response>


" There is no doubt that economic growth has already started , " said Adelbert Knobl , head of the International Monetary Fund 's mission in Ukraine . "

<response> " There is no doubt that economic growth has already started , " said <person>Adelbert Knobl</person> , head of the <organization>International Monetary Fund</organization> 's mission in <location>Ukraine</location> . " </response>


<response> The national bank and the government have every reason to be proud of their efforts . " </response>


<response> Central bank officials said on Thursday that a much-postponed hryvna currency would " definitely " be introduced before the end of this year . </response>


It will replace the interim karbovanets currency , which was introduced at par to the Russian rouble in 1992 but now trades at almost 33 karbovanets per rouble .

<response> It will replace the interim karbovanets currency , which was introduced at par to the <misc>Russian</misc> rouble in 1992 but now trades at almost 33 karbovanets per rouble . </response>


Ukraine has repeatedly promised to introduce the hryvna but had to postpone the plans because of economic problems .

<response> <location>Ukraine</location> has repeatedly promised to introduce the hryvna but had to postpone the plans because of economic problems . </response>


Proud of its record in promptly joining both the Council of Europe and NATO 's Partnership for Peace , Ukraine caused a foreign policy wrangle this week , offending China by allowing a Taiwanese minister to appear on a public , if unofficial visit .

<response> Proud of its record in promptly joining both the <organization>Council of Europe</organization> and <organization>NATO</organization> 's <misc>Partnership for Peace</misc> , <location>Ukraine</location> caused a foreign policy wrangle this week , offending <location>China</location> by allowing a <misc>Taiwanese</misc> minister to appear on a public , if unofficial visit . </response>


China cancelled a visit by a top-level delegation in protest .

<response> <location>China</location> cancelled a visit by a top-level delegation in protest . </response>


Kiev 's Foreign Minister Hennady Udovenko said Beijing was overreacting .

<response> <location>Kiev</location> 's Foreign Minister <person>Hennady Udovenko</person> said <location>Beijing</location> was overreacting . </response>


But Ukraine , seeing itself as a bridge between Russia and the rapidly Westernising countries of eastern Europe , is looking West as well as East .

<response> But <location>Ukraine</location> , seeing itself as a bridge between <location>Russia</location> and the rapidly <misc>Westernising</misc> countries of eastern <location>Europe</location> , is looking West as well as East . </response>


" The strategic aim of European integration should not in any way damage Ukraine 's interests in post-Soviet areas .

<response> " The strategic aim of <misc>European</misc> integration should not in any way damage <location>Ukraine</location> 's interests in <misc>post-Soviet</misc> areas . </response>


Relations with Russia , which is our main partner , have great importance , " Kuchma said .

<response> Relations with <location>Russia</location> , which is our main partner , have great importance , " <person>Kuchma</person> said . </response>


" But Ukraine cannot be economically oriented on Russia , even though those in some circles push us to do that . "

<response> " But <location>Ukraine</location> cannot be economically oriented on <location>Russia</location> , even though those in some circles push us to do that . " </response>


Kuchma has said Kiev wants membership of the European Union , associate membership of the Western European Union defence grouping and to move closer to NATO .

<response> <person>Kuchma</person> has said <location>Kiev</location> wants membership of the <organization>European Union</organization> , associate membership of the <organization>Western European Union</organization> defence grouping and to move closer to <organization>NATO</organization> . </response>


A message from the West this week from U.S. President Bill Clinton congratulated Ukraine on the anniversary , promising to support market reforms and praising Ukraine as a " stabilising factor " in a united Europe .

<response> A message from the West this week from <location>U.S.</location> President <person>Bill Clinton</person> congratulated <location>Ukraine</location> on the anniversary , promising to support market reforms and praising <location>Ukraine</location> as a " stabilising factor " in a united <location>Europe</location> . </response>


Oldest Albania book disappears from Vatican - paper .

<response> Oldest <location>Albania</location> book disappears from <location>Vatican</location> - paper . </response>


TIRANA 1996-08-23

<response> <location>TIRANA</location> 1996-08-23 </response>


A 16th-century document , the earliest complete example of written Albanian , has disappeared from the Vatican archives , an Albanian newspaper said on Friday .

<response> A 16th-century document , the earliest complete example of written <misc>Albanian</misc> , has disappeared from the <location>Vatican</location> archives , an <misc>Albanian</misc> newspaper said on Friday . </response>


Gazeta Shqiptare said the " Book of Mass ' , by Gjon Buzuku , dating from 1555 and discovered in 1740 in a religious seminary in Rome , was the first major document published in the Albanian language .

<response> <organization>Gazeta Shqiptare</organization> said the " <misc>Book of Mass</misc> ' , by <person>Gjon Buzuku</person> , dating from 1555 and discovered in 1740 in a religious seminary in <location>Rome</location> , was the first major document published in the <misc>Albanian</misc> language . </response>


" We Albanians , sons of Buzuku , believed our language had a written document but now we do not have it any more , " lamented scholar Musa Hamiti , told of the loss by the Vatican library .

<response> " We <misc>Albanians</misc> , sons of <misc>Buzuku</misc> , believed our language had a written document but now we do not have it any more , " lamented scholar <person>Musa Hamiti</person> , told of the loss by the <location>Vatican</location> library . </response>


Tirana 's national library has three copies of the " Book of Mass ' . "

<response> <location>Tirana</location> 's national library has three copies of the " <misc>Book of Mass</misc> ' . " </response>


There is nothing left for us but to be grateful to civilisation for inventing photocopies , " Gazeta Shqiptare said .

<response> There is nothing left for us but to be grateful to civilisation for inventing photocopies , " <organization>Gazeta Shqiptare</organization> said . </response>


Russia to clamp down on barter deals .

<response> <location>Russia</location> to clamp down on barter deals . </response>


MOSCOW 1996-08-23

<response> <location>MOSCOW</location> 1996-08-23 </response>


Russian officials , keen to cut capital flight , will adopt tight measures to cut barter deals in foreign trade to a minimum , a customs official said on Friday .

<response> <misc>Russian</misc> officials , keen to cut capital flight , will adopt tight measures to cut barter deals in foreign trade to a minimum , a customs official said on Friday . </response>


" We have always been concerned about barter deals with other countries , viewing them as a disguised kind of capital flight from Russia , " Marina Volkova , deputy head of the currency department at the State Customs Committee , told Reuters .

<response> " We have always been concerned about barter deals with other countries , viewing them as a disguised kind of capital flight from <location>Russia</location> , " <person>Marina Volkova</person> , deputy head of the currency department at the <organization>State Customs Committee</organization> , told <organization>Reuters</organization> . </response>


Volkova said last year goods had been exported under many Russian barter deals , with nothing imported in return .

<response> <person>Volkova</person> said last year goods had been exported under many <misc>Russian</misc> barter deals , with nothing imported in return . </response>


<response> She said the cost of such unimported goods was $ 1.10 billion in 1995 . </response>


Barter deals were worth $ 4.9 billion last year , or about eight percent of all Russian exports estimated at $ 61.5 billion , she said .

<response> Barter deals were worth $ 4.9 billion last year , or about eight percent of all <misc>Russian</misc> exports estimated at $ 61.5 billion , she said . </response>


" The cost of exported goods is too often understated , so the actual share of barter deals in Russian exports and the amount of unimported goods may be even higher , " Volkova said .

<response> " The cost of exported goods is too often understated , so the actual share of barter deals in <misc>Russian</misc> exports and the amount of unimported goods may be even higher , " <person>Volkova</person> said . </response>


A few days ago Russian President Boris Yeltsin issued a decree on state regulation of foreign barter deals , and Volkova said this " could substantially improve the situation " .

<response> A few days ago <misc>Russian</misc> President <person>Boris Yeltsin</person> issued a decree on state regulation of foreign barter deals , and <person>Volkova</person> said this " could substantially improve the situation " . </response>


In line with the decree , which will come into force on November 1 , all Russian barter traders will be obliged to import goods worth the cost of their exports within 180 days .

<response> In line with the decree , which will come into force on November 1 , all <misc>Russian</misc> barter traders will be obliged to import goods worth the cost of their exports within 180 days . </response>


" If traders are late , they will have to pay fines worth the cost of their exported goods , " Volkova said .

<response> " If traders are late , they will have to pay fines worth the cost of their exported goods , " <person>Volkova</person> said . </response>


Understating the cost of exported goods could still be a loophole for barter dealers , but Volkova said the authorities are currently " tackling the technicalities of the issue " .

<response> Understating the cost of exported goods could still be a loophole for barter dealers , but <person>Volkova</person> said the authorities are currently " tackling the technicalities of the issue " . </response>


Barter has always been a feature of the Soviet Union 's foreign trade , but Yeltsin 's decrees liberalising foreign trade in 1991-1992 has given barter a new impetus .

<response> Barter has always been a feature of the <location>Soviet Union</location> 's foreign trade , but <person>Yeltsin</person> 's decrees liberalising foreign trade in 1991-1992 has given barter a new impetus . </response>


A few years ago , barter deals accounted for up to 25-30 percent of Russian exports because " thousands ( of ) trade companies which popped up preferred barter in the absence of reliable Russian banks and money transfer systems " , Volkova said .

<response> A few years ago , barter deals accounted for up to 25-30 percent of <misc>Russian</misc> exports because " thousands ( of ) trade companies which popped up preferred barter in the absence of reliable <misc>Russian</misc> banks and money transfer systems " , <person>Volkova</person> said . </response>


" Now many Russian banks are strong and can make various sorts of money tranfers , while incompetent traders are being ousted by more experienced ones .

<response> " Now many <misc>Russian</misc> banks are strong and can make various sorts of money tranfers , while incompetent traders are being ousted by more experienced ones . </response>


But the current share of barter deals in Russian exports is still high , " she said .

<response> But the current share of barter deals in <misc>Russian</misc> exports is still high , " she said . </response>


-- Dmitry Solovyov , Moscow Newsroom , +7095 941 8520

<response> -- <person>Dmitry Solovyov</person> , <organization>Moscow Newsroom</organization> , +7095 941 8520 </response>


Viacom plans " Mission " sequel - report .

<response> <organization>Viacom</organization> plans " <misc>Mission</misc> " sequel - report . </response>


LOS ANGELES 1996-08-22

<response> <location>LOS ANGELES</location> 1996-08-22 </response>


Paramount Pictures is going ahead with a sequel to the Tom Cruise blockbuster , " Mission : Impossible " and hopes to release it in the summer of 1998 , Daily Variety reported in its Friday edition .

<response> <organization>Paramount Pictures</organization> is going ahead with a sequel to the <person>Tom Cruise</person> blockbuster , " <misc>Mission : Impossible</misc> " and hopes to release it in the summer of 1998 , <organization>Daily Variety</organization> reported in its Friday edition . </response>


<response> The big-screen version of the spy TV series has grossed $ 175 million domestically since opening May 22 , and $ 338 million overseas so far . </response>


It 's the biggest success for Viacom Inc-owned Paramount since 1994 's " Forrest Gump " .

<response> It 's the biggest success for <misc>Viacom Inc-owned</misc> <organization>Paramount</organization> since 1994 's " <misc>Forrest Gump</misc> " . </response>


<response> However , many critics complained its plot was incomprehensible . </response>


Cruise will reprise his roles as star and co-producer , and will soon meet Academy Award-winning screenwriter William Goldman , who will write the script , the report said .

<response> <person>Cruise</person> will reprise his roles as star and co-producer , and will soon meet <misc>Academy Award-winning</misc> screenwriter <person>William Goldman</person> , who will write the script , the report said . </response>


It said " Mission : Impossible " director Brian De Palma would have first crack at the sequel , though no deals have been made yet .

<response> It said " <misc>Mission : Impossible</misc> " director <person>Brian De Palma</person> would have first crack at the sequel , though no deals have been made yet . </response>


Goldman , whose Oscars were for " Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid " and " All the President 's Men " , earlier this summer criticised some of the season 's blockbusters .

<response> <person>Goldman</person> , whose <misc>Oscars</misc> were for " <misc>Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid</misc> " and " <misc>All the President 's Men</misc> " , earlier this summer criticised some of the season 's blockbusters . </response>


However , he singled out " Mission : Impossible " as an especially entertaining movie , Daily Variety said .

<response> However , he singled out " <misc>Mission : Impossible</misc> " as an especially entertaining movie , <organization>Daily Variety</organization> said . </response>


CRICKET - CRAWLEY FORCED TO SIT AND WAIT .

<response> CRICKET - <person>CRAWLEY</person> FORCED TO SIT AND WAIT . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-23

<response> <location>LONDON</location> 1996-08-23 </response>


England batsman John Crawley was forced to endure a frustrating delay of over three hours before resuming his quest for a maiden test century in the third test against Pakistan on Friday .

<response> <location>England</location> batsman <person>John Crawley</person> was forced to endure a frustrating delay of over three hours before resuming his quest for a maiden test century in the third test against <location>Pakistan</location> on Friday . </response>


Heavy overnight rain and morning drizzle ruled out any play before lunch on the second day but an improvement in the weather prompted the umpires to announce a 1415 local time ( 1315 GMT ) start in the event of no further rain .

<response> Heavy overnight rain and morning drizzle ruled out any play before lunch on the second day but an improvement in the weather prompted the umpires to announce a 1415 local time ( 1315 <misc>GMT</misc> ) start in the event of no further rain . </response>


Crawley , unbeaten on 94 overnight in an England total of 278 for six , was spotted strumming a guitar in the dressing-room as the Oval ground staff took centre stage .

<response> <person>Crawley</person> , unbeaten on 94 overnight in an <location>England</location> total of 278 for six , was spotted strumming a guitar in the dressing-room as the <location>Oval</location> ground staff took centre stage . </response>


There were several damp patches on the square and the outfield and it was still raining when the players took an early lunch at 1230 local time ( 1130 GMT ) .

<response> There were several damp patches on the square and the outfield and it was still raining when the players took an early lunch at 1230 local time ( 1130 <misc>GMT</misc> ) . </response>


When brighter weather finally arrived , the umpires announced a revised figure of 67 overs to be bowled with play extended to at least 1900 local time ( 1800 GMT ) .

<response> When brighter weather finally arrived , the umpires announced a revised figure of 67 overs to be bowled with play extended to at least 1900 local time ( 1800 <misc>GMT</misc> ) . </response>


MOTOR RACING - BELGIAN GRAND PRIX PRACTICE TIMES .

<response> MOTOR RACING - <misc>BELGIAN</misc> <misc>GRAND PRIX</misc> PRACTICE TIMES . </response>


SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS , Belgium 1996-08-23

<response> <location>SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS</location> , <location>Belgium</location> 1996-08-23 </response>


Leading times


<response> after Friday 's opening practice sessions for Sunday 's </response>


Belgian Grand Prix motor race :

<response> <misc>Belgian</misc> <misc>Grand Prix</misc> motor race : </response>


1. Gerhard Berger ( Austria ) Benetton 1 minute 53.706 seconds

<response> 1. <person>Gerhard Berger</person> ( <location>Austria</location> ) <organization>Benetton</organization> 1 minute 53.706 seconds </response>


2. David Coulthard ( Britain ) McLaren 1:54.342

<response> 2. <person>David Coulthard</person> ( <location>Britain</location> ) <organization>McLaren</organization> 1:54.342 </response>


3. Jacques Villeneuve ( Canada ) Williams 1:54.443

<response> 3. <person>Jacques Villeneuve</person> ( <location>Canada</location> ) <organization>Williams</organization> 1:54.443 </response>


4. Mika Hakkinen ( Finland ) McLaren 1:54.754

<response> 4. <person>Mika Hakkinen</person> ( <location>Finland</location> ) <organization>McLaren</organization> 1:54.754 </response>


5. Heinz-Harald Frentzen ( Germany ) 1:54.984

<response> 5. <person>Heinz-Harald Frentzen</person> ( <location>Germany</location> ) 1:54.984 </response>


6. Jean Alesi ( France ) Benetton 1:55.101

<response> 6. <person>Jean Alesi</person> ( <location>France</location> ) <organization>Benetton</organization> 1:55.101 </response>


7. Damon Hill ( Britain ) Williams 1:55.281

<response> 7. <person>Damon Hill</person> ( <location>Britain</location> ) <organization>Williams</organization> 1:55.281 </response>


8. Michael Schumacher ( Germany ) 1:55.333

<response> 8. <person>Michael Schumacher</person> ( <location>Germany</location> ) 1:55.333 </response>


9. Martin Brundle ( Britain ) Jordan 1:55.385

<response> 9. <person>Martin Brundle</person> ( <location>Britain</location> ) <organization>Jordan</organization> 1:55.385 </response>


10. Rubens Barrichello ( Brazil ) Jordan 1:55.645

<response> 10. <person>Rubens Barrichello</person> ( <location>Brazil</location> ) <organization>Jordan</organization> 1:55.645 </response>


11. Johnny Herbert ( Britain ) Sauber 1:56.318

<response> 11. <person>Johnny Herbert</person> ( <location>Britain</location> ) <organization>Sauber</organization> 1:56.318 </response>


12. Olivier Panis ( France ) Ligier 1:56.417

<response> 12. <person>Olivier Panis</person> ( <location>France</location> ) <organization>Ligier</organization> 1:56.417 </response>


TENNIS - RESULTS AT TOSHIBA CLASSIC .

<response> TENNIS - RESULTS AT <misc>TOSHIBA CLASSIC</misc> . </response>


[ CORRECTED 05:30 GMT ]

<response> [ CORRECTED 05:30 <misc>GMT</misc> ] </response>


CARLSBAD , California 1996-08-22

<response> <location>CARLSBAD</location> , <location>California</location> 1996-08-22 </response>


Results from the


$ 450,000 Toshiba Classic tennis tournament on Thursday ( prefix

<response> $ 450,000 <misc>Toshiba Classic</misc> tennis tournament on Thursday ( prefix </response>


number denotes seeding ) :

<response> number denotes seeding ) : </response>


Quarter-finals


2 - Conchita Martinez ( Spain ) beat Nathalie Tauziat ( France )

<response> 2 - <person>Conchita Martinez</person> ( <location>Spain</location> ) beat <person>Nathalie Tauziat</person> ( <location>France</location> ) </response>


6-3 6-4


Second round


5 - Gabriela Sabatini ( Argentina ) beat Asa Carlsson ( Sweden )

<response> 5 - <person>Gabriela Sabatini</person> ( <location>Argentina</location> ) beat <person>Asa Carlsson</person> ( <location>Sweden</location> ) </response>


6-1 7-5


Katarina Studenikova ( Slovakia ) beat 6 - Karina Habsudova

<response> <person>Katarina Studenikova</person> ( <location>Slovakia</location> ) beat 6 - <person>Karina Habsudova</person> </response>


( Slovakia ) 7-6 ( 7-4 ) 6-2

<response> ( <location>Slovakia</location> ) 7-6 ( 7-4 ) 6-2 </response>


( Corrects that Habsudova is sixth seed ) .

<response> ( Corrects that <person>Habsudova</person> is sixth seed ) . </response>


SOCCER - ENGLISH FIRST DIVISION RESULTS .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>ENGLISH</misc> FIRST DIVISION RESULTS . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-23

<response> <location>LONDON</location> 1996-08-23 </response>


Results of English first division

<response> Results of <misc>English</misc> first division </response>


soccer matches on Friday :

<response> soccer matches on Friday : </response>


Portsmouth 1 Queens Park Rangers 2

<response> <organization>Portsmouth</organization> 1 <organization>Queens Park Rangers</organization> 2 </response>


Tranmere 3 Grimsby 2

<response> <organization>Tranmere</organization> 3 <organization>Grimsby</organization> 2 </response>


SOCCER - SCOTTISH THIRD DIVISION RESULT .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>SCOTTISH</misc> THIRD DIVISION RESULT . </response>


GLASGOW 1996-08-23

<response> <location>GLASGOW</location> 1996-08-23 </response>


Result of a Scottish third

<response> Result of a <misc>Scottish</misc> third </response>


division soccer match on Friday :

<response> division soccer match on Friday : </response>


East Stirling 0 Albion 1

<response> <organization>East Stirling</organization> 0 <organization>Albion</organization> 1 </response>


CRICKET - ENGLISH COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP SCORES .

<response> CRICKET - <misc>ENGLISH COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP</misc> SCORES . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-23


Close of play scores in four-day

<response> Close of play scores in four-day </response>


English County Championship cricket matches on Friday :

<response> <misc>English County Championship</misc> cricket matches on Friday : </response>


Third day


At Weston-super-Mare : Durham 326 ( D. Cox 95 not out ,

<response> At <location>Weston-super-Mare</location> : <organization>Durham</organization> 326 ( <person>D. Cox</person> 95 not out , </response>


S. Campbell 69 ; G. Rose 7-73 ) .

<response> <person>S. Campbell</person> 69 ; <person>G. Rose</person> 7-73 ) . </response>


Somerset 298-6 ( M. Lathwell 85 ,

<response> <organization>Somerset</organization> 298-6 ( <person>M. Lathwell</person> 85 , </response>


R. Harden 65 ) .

<response> <person>R. Harden</person> 65 ) . </response>


Second day