NAC Breda 18 6 3 9 17 29 21

<response> <organization>NAC Breda</organization> 18 6 3 9 17 29 21 </response>


Willem II Tilburg 18 5 4 9 19 31 19

<response> <organization>Willem II Tilburg</organization> 18 5 4 9 19 31 19 </response>


Groningen 18 4 6 8 20 31 18

<response> <organization>Groningen</organization> 18 4 6 8 20 31 18 </response>


AZ Alkmaar 18 5 2 11 16 23 17

<response> <organization>AZ Alkmaar</organization> 18 5 2 11 16 23 17 </response>


Fortuna Sittard 17 3 7 7 14 28 16

<response> <organization>Fortuna Sittard</organization> 17 3 7 7 14 28 16 </response>


NEC Nijmegen 18 3 7 8 19 32 16

<response> <organization>NEC Nijmegen</organization> 18 3 7 8 19 32 16 </response>


RKC Waalwijk 19 3 5 11 18 33 14

<response> <organization>RKC Waalwijk</organization> 19 3 5 11 18 33 14 </response>


SOCCER - GERMAN FIRST DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>GERMAN</misc> FIRST DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS . </response>


BONN 1996-12-06

<response> <location>BONN</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


Results of German first division

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


soccer matches played on Friday :

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


Bochum 2 Bayer Leverkusen 2

<response> <organization>Bochum</organization> 2 <organization>Bayer Leverkusen</organization> 2 </response>


Werder Bremen 1 1860 Munich 1

<response> <organization>Werder Bremen</organization> 1 <organization>1860 Munich</organization> 1 </response>


Karlsruhe 3 Freiburg 0

<response> <organization>Karlsruhe</organization> 3 <organization>Freiburg</organization> 0 </response>


Schalke 2 Hansa Rostock 0

<response> <organization>Schalke</organization> 2 <organization>Hansa Rostock</organization> 0 </response>


<response> Standings ( tabulated under played , won , drawn , lost , goals </response>


for goals against points ) :

<response> for goals against points ) : </response>


Bayer Leverkusen 17 10 4 3 38 22 34

<response> <organization>Bayer Leverkusen</organization> 17 10 4 3 38 22 34 </response>


Bayern Munich 16 9 6 1 26 14 33

<response> <organization>Bayern Munich</organization> 16 9 6 1 26 14 33 </response>


VfB Stuttgart 16 9 4 3 39 17 31

<response> <organization>VfB Stuttgart</organization> 16 9 4 3 39 17 31 </response>


Borussia Dortmund 16 9 4 3 33 17 31

<response> <organization>Borussia Dortmund</organization> 16 9 4 3 33 17 31 </response>


Karlsruhe 17 8 4 5 30 20 28

<response> <organization>Karlsruhe</organization> 17 8 4 5 30 20 28 </response>


VfL Bochum 16 7 6 3 23 21 27

<response> <organization>VfL Bochum</organization> 16 7 6 3 23 21 27 </response>


1. FC Cologne 16 8 2 6 31 27 26

<response> <organization>1. FC Cologne</organization> 16 8 2 6 31 27 26 </response>


Schalke 04 17 7 4 6 25 26 25

<response> <organization>Schalke 04</organization> 17 7 4 6 25 26 25 </response>


Werder Bremen 17 6 4 7 29 28 22

<response> <organization>Werder Bremen</organization> 17 6 4 7 29 28 22 </response>


MSV Duisburg 16 5 4 7 16 22 19

<response> <organization>MSV Duisburg</organization> 16 5 4 7 16 22 19 </response>


SV 1860 Munich 17 4 6 7 25 31 18

<response> <organization>SV 1860 Munich</organization> 17 4 6 7 25 31 18 </response>


FC St. Pauli 15 5 3 7 21 28 18

<response> <organization>FC St. Pauli</organization> 15 5 3 7 21 28 18 </response>


Fortuna Dusseldorf 16 5 3 8 13 24 18

<response> <organization>Fortuna Dusseldorf</organization> 16 5 3 8 13 24 18 </response>


Hamburger SV 16 4 5 7 20 25 17

<response> <organization>Hamburger SV</organization> 16 4 5 7 20 25 17 </response>


Arminia Bielefeld 16 4 4 8 18 28 16

<response> <organization>Arminia Bielefeld</organization> 16 4 4 8 18 28 16 </response>


FC Hansa Rostock 17 4 3 10 19 26 15

<response> <organization>FC Hansa Rostock</organization> 17 4 3 10 19 26 15 </response>


Borussia Monchengladbach 16 4 3 9 12 22 15

<response> <organization>Borussia Monchengladbach</organization> 16 4 3 9 12 22 15 </response>


SC Freiburg 17 4 1 12 20 40 13

<response> <organization>SC Freiburg</organization> 17 4 1 12 20 40 13 </response>


SOCCER - FRENCH LEAGUE SUMMARIES .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>FRENCH</misc> LEAGUE SUMMARIES . </response>


PARIS 1996-12-06

<response> <location>PARIS</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


Summaries of French first division

<response> Summaries of <misc>French</misc> first division </response>


matches on Friday :

<response> matches on Friday : </response>


Lens 0 Nantes 4 ( Japhet N'Doram 7 , Claude Makelele 42 , Jocelyn

<response> <organization>Lens</organization> 0 <organization>Nantes</organization> 4 ( <person>Japhet N'Doram</person> 7 , <person>Claude Makelele</person> 42 , <person>Jocelyn</person> </response>


Gourvennec 67 , Christophe Pignol 72 ) .

<response> <person>Gourvennec</person> 67 , <person>Christophe Pignol</person> 72 ) . </response>


Halftime 0-2 .


Attendance :


15,000 .


Paris St Germain 1 ( Bruno N'Gotty 2 ) Nancy 2 ( Paul Fischer

<response> <organization>Paris St Germain</organization> 1 ( <person>Bruno N'Gotty</person> 2 ) <organization>Nancy</organization> 2 ( <person>Paul Fischer</person> </response>


70 , Phil Gray 89 ) .

<response> 70 , <person>Phil Gray</person> 89 ) . </response>


1-0 .


30,000 .


SOCCER - DUTCH FIRST DIVISION SUMMARIES .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>DUTCH</misc> FIRST DIVISION SUMMARIES . </response>


AMSTERDAM 1996-12-06

<response> <location>AMSTERDAM</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


Summary of Dutch first division

<response> Summary of <misc>Dutch</misc> first division </response>


soccer match played on Friday :

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


RKC Waalwijk 1 ( Starbuck 76 ) Willem II Tilburg 2 ( Konterman 45 ,

<response> <organization>RKC Waalwijk</organization> 1 ( Starbuck 76 ) <organization>Willem II Tilburg</organization> 2 ( <person>Konterman</person> 45 , </response>


Van der Vegt 77 ) .

<response> <person>Van der Vegt</person> 77 ) . </response>


Halftime 0-1 .


Attendance 5,300 .

<response> Attendance 5,300 . </response>


SOCCER - FRENCH LEAGUE STANDINGS .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>FRENCH</misc> LEAGUE STANDINGS . </response>


PARIS 1996-12-06


Standings in the French first

<response> Standings in the <misc>French</misc> first </response>


<response> division after Friday 's matches ( tabulate under played , won , </response>


<response> drawn , lost , goals for , against , points ) : </response>


Paris Saint-Germain 21 12 6 3 34 15 42

<response> <organization>Paris Saint-Germain</organization> 21 12 6 3 34 15 42 </response>


Monaco 20 12 5 3 36 16 41

<response> <organization>Monaco</organization> 20 12 5 3 36 16 41 </response>


Bordeaux 20 9 7 4 29 21 34

<response> <organization>Bordeaux</organization> 20 9 7 4 29 21 34 </response>


Strasbourg 20 11 1 8 27 27 34

<response> <organization>Strasbourg</organization> 20 11 1 8 27 27 34 </response>


Bastia 20 9 6 5 27 22 33

<response> <organization>Bastia</organization> 20 9 6 5 27 22 33 </response>


Auxerre 20 8 8 4 26 12 32

<response> <organization>Auxerre</organization> 20 8 8 4 26 12 32 </response>


Metz 20 8 7 5 21 16 31

<response> <organization>Metz</organization> 20 8 7 5 21 16 31 </response>


Nantes 21 7 9 5 41 25 30

<response> <organization>Nantes</organization> 21 7 9 5 41 25 30 </response>


Guingamp 20 7 7 6 18 18 28

<response> <organization>Guingamp</organization> 20 7 7 6 18 18 28 </response>


Lille 20 7 7 6 22 28 28

<response> <organization>Lille</organization> 20 7 7 6 22 28 28 </response>


Marseille 20 6 8 6 18 17 26

<response> <organization>Marseille</organization> 20 6 8 6 18 17 26 </response>


Lyon 20 6 8 6 24 31 26

<response> <organization>Lyon</organization> 20 6 8 6 24 31 26 </response>


Rennes 20 7 4 9 23 28 25

<response> <organization>Rennes</organization> 20 7 4 9 23 28 25 </response>


Lens 21 7 4 10 25 34 25

<response> <organization>Lens</organization> 21 7 4 10 25 34 25 </response>


Le Havre 20 5 7 8 20 21 22

<response> <organization>Le Havre</organization> 20 5 7 8 20 21 22 </response>


Cannes 20 5 7 8 13 22 22

<response> <organization>Cannes</organization> 20 5 7 8 13 22 22 </response>


Montpellier 20 3 9 8 17 24 18

<response> <organization>Montpellier</organization> 20 3 9 8 17 24 18 </response>


Caen 20 3 7 10 12 23 16

<response> <organization>Caen</organization> 20 3 7 10 12 23 16 </response>


Nancy 21 3 7 11 14 26 16

<response> <organization>Nancy</organization> 21 3 7 11 14 26 16 </response>


Nice 20 3 4 13 17 38 13

<response> <organization>Nice</organization> 20 3 4 13 17 38 13 </response>


SOCCER - FRENCH LEAGUE RESULTS .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>FRENCH</misc> LEAGUE RESULTS . </response>


PARIS 1996-12-06

<response> <location>PARIS</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


Results of French first division

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


matches on Friday :

<response> matches on Friday : </response>


Lens 0 Nantes 4

<response> <organization>Lens</organization> 0 <organization>Nantes</organization> 4 </response>


Paris St Germain 1 Nancy 2

<response> <organization>Paris St Germain</organization> 1 <organization>Nancy</organization> 2 </response>


SOCCER - GERMAN FIRST DIVISION SUMMARIES .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>GERMAN</misc> FIRST DIVISION SUMMARIES . </response>


BONN 1996-12-06

<response> <location>BONN</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


Summaries of matches played in the German first division on Friday :

<response> Summaries of matches played in the <misc>German</misc> first division on Friday : </response>


Bochum 2 ( Stickroth 30th pen , Wosz 89th ) Bayer Leverkusen 2 ( Kirsten 18th , Ramelow 56th ) .

<response> <organization>Bochum</organization> 2 ( <person>Stickroth</person> 30th pen , <person>Wosz</person> 89th ) <organization>Bayer Leverkusen</organization> 2 ( <person>Kirsten</person> 18th , <person>Ramelow</person> 56th ) . </response>


Halftime 1-1 .


Attendance : 24,602

<response> Attendance : 24,602 </response>


Werder Bremen 1 ( Bode 85th ) 1860 Munich 1 ( Bormirow 8th ) .

<response> <organization>Werder Bremen</organization> 1 ( <person>Bode</person> 85th ) <organization>1860 Munich</organization> 1 ( <person>Bormirow</person> 8th ) . </response>


Halftime 0-1 .


Attendance 33,000

<response> Attendance 33,000 </response>


Karlsruhe 3 ( Reich 29th , Carl 44th , Dundee 69th ) Freiburg 0 .

<response> <location>Karlsruhe</location> 3 ( <person>Reich</person> 29th , <person>Carl</person> 44th , <organization>Dundee</organization> 69th ) <location>Freiburg</location> 0 . </response>


Halftime 2-0 .


Attendance 33,000


Schalke 2 ( Mulder 2nd and 27th ) Hansa Rostock 0 .

<response> <organization>Schalke</organization> 2 ( <person>Mulder</person> 2nd and 27th ) <organization>Hansa Rostock</organization> 0 . </response>


Attendance 29,300

<response> Attendance 29,300 </response>


TENNIS - GRAND SLAM CUP QUARTER-FINAL RESULTS .

<response> TENNIS - <misc>GRAND SLAM CUP</misc> QUARTER-FINAL RESULTS . </response>


MUNICH , Germany 1996-12-06

<response> <location>MUNICH</location> , <location>Germany</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


Quarter-final results at the $ 6 million Grand Slam Cup tennis tournament on Friday : Goran Ivanisevic ( Croatia ) beat Mark Woodforde ( Australia ) 6-4 6-4

<response> Quarter-final results at the $ 6 million <misc>Grand Slam Cup</misc> tennis tournament on Friday : <person>Goran Ivanisevic</person> ( <location>Croatia</location> ) beat <person>Mark Woodforde</person> ( <location>Australia</location> ) 6-4 6-4 </response>


Yevgeny Kafelnikov ( Russia ) beat Jim Courier ( U.S. ) 2-6 6-4 8-6

<response> <person>Yevgeny Kafelnikov</person> ( <location>Russia</location> ) beat <person>Jim Courier</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) 2-6 6-4 8-6 </response>


SOCCER - WEAH HEAD-BUTT DEPRIVES PORTUGAL OF COSTA .

<response> SOCCER - <person>WEAH</person> HEAD-BUTT DEPRIVES <location>PORTUGAL</location> OF <person>COSTA</person> . </response>


LISBON 1996-12-06

<response> <location>LISBON</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


Portugal called up Porto central defender Joao Manuel Pinto on Friday to face Germany in a World Cup qualifier in place of injured club colleague Jorge Costa , who is still nursing a broken nose after being head-butted by Liberian striker Georg Weah .

<response> <location>Portugal</location> called up <organization>Porto</organization> central defender <person>Joao Manuel Pinto</person> on Friday to face <location>Germany</location> in a <misc>World Cup</misc> qualifier in place of injured club colleague <person>Jorge Costa</person> , who is still nursing a broken nose after being head-butted by <misc>Liberian</misc> striker <person>Georg Weah</person> . </response>


Costa has not played since being struck by the AC Milan forward after a bad-tempered European Champions ' League game on November 27 .

<response> <person>Costa</person> has not played since being struck by the <organization>AC Milan</organization> forward after a bad-tempered <misc>European Champions ' League</misc> game on November 27 . </response>


Portugal lead European qualifying group nine with seven points from four games , one more than Ukraine and three more than Germany , who have only played twice .

<response> <location>Portugal</location> lead <misc>European</misc> qualifying group nine with seven points from four games , one more than <location>Ukraine</location> and three more than <location>Germany</location> , who have only played twice . </response>


The Portuguese host Germany on December 14 .

<response> The <misc>Portuguese</misc> host <location>Germany</location> on December 14 . </response>


Squad :


Goalkeepers - Vitor Baia ( Barcelona , Spain ) , Rui Correia ( Braga ) :

<response> Goalkeepers - <person>Vitor Baia</person> ( <organization>Barcelona</organization> , <location>Spain</location> ) , <person>Rui Correia</person> ( <organization>Braga</organization> ) : </response>


Defenders - Paulinho Santos ( Porto ) , Sergio Conceicao ( Porto ) , Joao Manuel Pinto ( Porto ) , Oceano Cruz ( Sporting ) , Fernando Couto ( Barcelona ) , Helder Cristovao ( Deportivo Coruna , Spain ) , Dimas Teixeira ( Juventus , Italy ) , Carlos Secretario ( Real Madrid , Spain ) :

<response> Defenders - <person>Paulinho Santos</person> ( <organization>Porto</organization> ) , <person>Sergio Conceicao</person> ( <organization>Porto</organization> ) , <person>Joao Manuel Pinto</person> ( <organization>Porto</organization> ) , <person>Oceano Cruz</person> ( <organization>Sporting</organization> ) , <person>Fernando Couto</person> ( <organization>Barcelona</organization> ) , <person>Helder Cristovao</person> ( <organization>Deportivo Coruna</organization> , <location>Spain</location> ) , <person>Dimas Teixeira</person> ( <organization>Juventus</organization> , <location>Italy</location> ) , <person>Carlos Secretario</person> ( <organization>Real Madrid</organization> , <location>Spain</location> ) : </response>


Midfielders - Rui Barros ( Porto ) , Jose Barroso ( Porto ) , Luis Figo ( Barcelona ) , Paulo Bento ( Oviedo , Spain ) , Jose Taira ( Salamanca , Spain ) :

<response> Midfielders - <person>Rui Barros</person> ( <organization>Porto</organization> ) , <person>Jose Barroso</person> ( <organization>Porto</organization> ) , <person>Luis Figo</person> ( <organization>Barcelona</organization> ) , <person>Paulo Bento</person> ( <organization>Oviedo</organization> , <location>Spain</location> ) , <person>Jose Taira</person> ( <organization>Salamanca</organization> , <location>Spain</location> ) : </response>


Forwards - Antonio Folha ( Porto ) , Joao Vieira Pinto ( Benfica ) , Paulo Alves ( Sporting ) , Rui Costa ( Fiorentina , Italy ) , Jorge Cadete ( Celtic Glasgow , Scotland ) .

<response> Forwards - <person>Antonio Folha</person> ( <organization>Porto</organization> ) , <person>Joao Vieira Pinto</person> ( <organization>Benfica</organization> ) , <person>Paulo Alves</person> ( <organization>Sporting</organization> ) , <person>Rui Costa</person> ( <organization>Fiorentina</organization> , <location>Italy</location> ) , <person>Jorge Cadete</person> ( <organization>Celtic Glasgow</organization> , <location>Scotland</location> ) . </response>


SOCCER SHOWCASE-BETTING ON REAL MADRID V BARCELONA .

<response> SOCCER SHOWCASE-BETTING ON <organization>REAL MADRID</organization> V <organization>BARCELONA</organization> . </response>


MADRID 1996-12-06

<response> <location>MADRID</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


William Hill betting on Saturday 's

<response> <person>William Hill</person> betting on Saturday 's </response>


Spanish first division match between Real Madrid and Barcelona :

<response> <misc>Spanish</misc> first division match between <organization>Real Madrid</organization> and <organization>Barcelona</organization> : </response>


To win : 6-5 Real Madrid ; 7-4 Barcelona

<response> To win : 6-5 <organization>Real Madrid</organization> ; 7-4 <organization>Barcelona</organization> </response>


Draw : 9-4


Correct score :


Real Madrid to win Barcelona to win

<response> <organization>Real Madrid</organization> to win <organization>Barcelona</organization> to win </response>


1-0 13-2 1-0 15-2


2-0 9-1 2-0 12-1


2-1 8-1 2-1 10-1


3-0 20-1 3-0 28-1


3-1 16-1 3-1 22-1


3-2 25-1 3-2 25-1


4-0 50-1 4-0 100-1


4-1 40-1 4-1 80-1


4-2 50-1 4-2 80-1


Draw :


0-0 8-1


1-1 11-2


2-2 14-1


3-3 50-1


Double result :


half-time full-time

<response> half-time full-time </response>


5-2 Real Madrid Real Madrid

<response> 5-2 <organization>Real Madrid</organization> <organization>Real Madrid</organization> </response>


14-1 Real Madrid Draw

<response> 14-1 <organization>Real Madrid</organization> Draw </response>


28-1 Real Madrid Barcelona

<response> 28-1 <organization>Real Madrid</organization> <organization>Barcelona</organization> </response>


5-1 Draw Real Madrid

<response> 5-1 Draw <organization>Real Madrid</organization> </response>


4-1 Draw Draw


11-2 Draw Barcelona

<response> 11-2 Draw <organization>Barcelona</organization> </response>


25-1 Barcelona Real Madrid

<response> 25-1 <organization>Barcelona</organization> <organization>Real Madrid</organization> </response>


14-1 Barcelona Draw

<response> 14-1 <organization>Barcelona</organization> Draw </response>


4-1 Barcelona Barcelona

<response> 4-1 <organization>Barcelona</organization> <organization>Barcelona</organization> </response>


First goalscorer of match :

<response> First goalscorer of match : </response>


Real Madrid Barcelona

<response> <organization>Real Madrid</organization> <organization>Barcelona</organization> </response>


9-2 Davor Suker 9-2 Ronaldo

<response> 9-2 <person>Davor Suker</person> 9-2 <person>Ronaldo</person> </response>


5-1 Pedrag Mijatovic 7-1 Luis Figo

<response> 5-1 <person>Pedrag Mijatovic</person> 7-1 <person>Luis Figo</person> </response>


7-1 Raul Gonzalez 7-1 Juan Pizzi

<response> 7-1 <person>Raul Gonzalez</person> 7-1 <person>Juan Pizzi</person> </response>


12-1 Fernando Redondo 9-1 Giovanni

<response> 12-1 <person>Fernando Redondo</person> 9-1 <person>Giovanni</person> </response>


14-1 Victor Sanchez 12-1 Guillermo

<response> 14-1 <person>Victor Sanchez</person> 12-1 <person>Guillermo</person> </response>


Amor


16-1 Jose Amavisca 14-1 Roger Garcia

<response> 16-1 <person>Jose Amavisca</person> 14-1 <person>Roger Garcia</person> </response>


16-1 Manolo Sanchis 14-1 Gheorghe

<response> 16-1 <person>Manolo Sanchis</person> 14-1 <person>Gheorghe</person> </response>


Popescu


16-1 Roberto Carlos 16-1

<response> 16-1 <person>Roberto Carlos</person> 16-1 </response>


JosepGuardiola


20-1 Fernando Hierro 20-1 Ivan de

<response> 20-1 <person>Fernando Hierro</person> 20-1 <person>Ivan de</person> </response>


laPena


20-1 Luis Milla 25-1 Luis

<response> 20-1 <person>Luis Milla</person> 25-1 <person>Luis</person> </response>


Enrique


33-1 Fernando Sanz 25-1

<response> 33-1 <person>Fernando Sanz</person> 25-1 </response>


AbelardoFernandez


40-1 Carlos Secretario 28-1 Sergi Barjuan

<response> 40-1 <person>Carlos Secretario</person> 28-1 <person>Sergi Barjuan</person> </response>


40-1 Rafael Alkorta 33-1 Albert

<response> 40-1 <person>Rafael Alkorta</person> 33-1 <person>Albert</person> </response>


Ferrer


40-1 Chendo Porlan 33-1 Miguel Nadal

<response> 40-1 <person>Chendo Porlan</person> 33-1 <person>Miguel Nadal</person> </response>


Laurent Blanc

<response> <person>Laurent Blanc</person> </response>


<response> SOCCER SHOWCASE-FANS FACE BREATHALYSER TESTS , PAPER SAYS . </response>


MADRID 1996-12-06

<response> <location>MADRID</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


Spanish police will breathalyse fans at the gates of the Santiago Bernabeu stadium and ban drunk supporters from Saturday 's big Real Madrid-Barcelona game , the Madrid daily El Mundo said on Friday .

<response> <misc>Spanish</misc> police will breathalyse fans at the gates of the <location>Santiago Bernabeu stadium</location> and ban drunk supporters from Saturday 's big <misc>Real Madrid-Barcelona</misc> game , the <location>Madrid</location> daily <organization>El Mundo</organization> said on Friday . </response>


Although there are no known precedents in the country , the action is envisaged in Spanish legislation governing sports events .

<response> Although there are no known precedents in the country , the action is envisaged in <misc>Spanish</misc> legislation governing sports events . </response>


<response> Tickets for the game stipulate that supporters will be barred if they are " under the effects of alcohol " . </response>


SOCCER - SPANISH FIRST DIVISION STANDINGS .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>SPANISH</misc> FIRST DIVISION STANDINGS . </response>


MADRID 1996-12-06


Standings in the Spanish first

<response> Standings in the <misc>Spanish</misc> first </response>


<response> division ahead of this weekend 's games . </response>


<response> ( tabulate under games played , won , drawn , lost , goals for , </response>


against , points ) :

<response> against , points ) : </response>


Real Madrid 15 10 5 0 31 12 35

<response> <organization>Real Madrid</organization> 15 10 5 0 31 12 35 </response>


Barcelona 15 10 4 1 46 19 34

<response> <organization>Barcelona</organization> 15 10 4 1 46 19 34 </response>


Deportivo Coruna 15 9 6 0 23 7 33

<response> <organization>Deportivo Coruna</organization> 15 9 6 0 23 7 33 </response>


Real Betis 15 8 5 2 28 13 29

<response> <organization>Real Betis</organization> 15 8 5 2 28 13 29 </response>


Atletico Madrid 15 8 3 4 26 17 27

<response> <organization>Atletico Madrid</organization> 15 8 3 4 26 17 27 </response>


Athletic Bilbao 15 7 4 4 28 22 25

<response> <organization>Athletic Bilbao</organization> 15 7 4 4 28 22 25 </response>


Real Sociedad 15 7 3 5 20 18 24

<response> <organization>Real Sociedad</organization> 15 7 3 5 20 18 24 </response>


Valladolid 15 7 3 5 19 18 24

<response> <organization>Valladolid</organization> 15 7 3 5 19 18 24 </response>


Racing Santander 15 5 7 3 15 15 22

<response> <organization>Racing Santander</organization> 15 5 7 3 15 15 22 </response>


Rayo Vallecano 15 5 5 5 21 19 20

<response> <organization>Rayo Vallecano</organization> 15 5 5 5 21 19 20 </response>


Valencia 15 6 2 7 23 22 20

<response> <organization>Valencia</organization> 15 6 2 7 23 22 20 </response>


Celta Vigo 15 5 5 5 17 17 20

<response> <organization>Celta Vigo</organization> 15 5 5 5 17 17 20 </response>


Tenerife 15 5 4 6 23 17 19

<response> <organization>Tenerife</organization> 15 5 4 6 23 17 19 </response>


Espanyol 15 4 4 7 17 20 16

<response> <organization>Espanyol</organization> 15 4 4 7 17 20 16 </response>


Oviedo 15 4 4 7 17 21 16

<response> <organization>Oviedo</organization> 15 4 4 7 17 21 16 </response>


Sporting Gijon 15 4 4 7 15 22 16

<response> <organization>Sporting</organization> Gijon 15 4 4 7 15 22 16 </response>


Logrones 15 4 3 8 11 33 15

<response> <organization>Logrones</organization> 15 4 3 8 11 33 15 </response>


Zaragoza 15 2 8 5 18 23 14

<response> <organization>Zaragoza</organization> 15 2 8 5 18 23 14 </response>


Sevilla 15 4 2 9 13 20 14

<response> <organization>Sevilla</organization> 15 4 2 9 13 20 14 </response>


Compostela 15 3 4 8 13 28 13

<response> <organization>Compostela</organization> 15 3 4 8 13 28 13 </response>


Hercules 15 2 2 11 11 29 8

<response> <organization>Hercules</organization> 15 2 2 11 11 29 8 </response>


Extremadura 15 1 3 11 8 30 6

<response> <organization>Extremadura</organization> 15 1 3 11 8 30 6 </response>


SOCCER - SPAIN PICK UNCAPPED ARMANDO FOR WORLD CUP CLASH .

<response> SOCCER - <location>SPAIN</location> PICK UNCAPPED <person>ARMANDO</person> FOR <misc>WORLD CUP</misc> CLASH . </response>


MADRID 1996-12-06

<response> <location>MADRID</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


Spain coach Javier Clemente has added uncapped Deportivo Coruna midfielder Armando Alvarez to his squad for the World Cup qualifier against Yugoslavia on December 14 .

<response> <location>Spain</location> coach <person>Javier Clemente</person> has added uncapped <organization>Deportivo Coruna</organization> midfielder <person>Armando Alvarez</person> to his squad for the <misc>World Cup</misc> qualifier against <location>Yugoslavia</location> on December 14 . </response>


" I do n't believe it ...

<response> " I do n't believe it ... </response>


I thought it was a joke , " said Armando who replaces injured Atletico Madrid playmaker Jose Luis Caminero .

<response> I thought it was a joke , " said <person>Armando</person> who replaces injured <organization>Atletico Madrid</organization> playmaker <person>Jose Luis Caminero</person> . </response>


SOCCER - FIFA BOSS HAVELANGE STANDS BY WEAH .

<response> SOCCER - <organization>FIFA</organization> BOSS <person>HAVELANGE</person> STANDS BY <person>WEAH</person> . </response>


ROME 1996-12-06

<response> <location>ROME</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


FIFA chairman Joao Havelange said on Friday he would personally present AC Milan George Weah with world soccer 's fair play award despite the striker 's attack on Porto captain Jorge Costa .

<response> <organization>FIFA</organization> chairman <person>Joao Havelange</person> said on Friday he would personally present <organization>AC Milan</organization> <person>George Weah</person> with world soccer 's fair play award despite the striker 's attack on <organization>Porto</organization> captain <person>Jorge Costa</person> . </response>


In an interview with the Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport , he was quoted as saying Weah had been provoked into the assault which left Costa with a broken nose .

<response> In an interview with the <misc>Italian</misc> newspaper <organization>Gazzetta dello Sport</organization> , he was quoted as saying <person>Weah</person> had been provoked into the assault which left <person>Costa</person> with a broken nose . </response>


" FIFA has named the Liberian for its 1996 Fair Play award and it is not going to change its decision , " Havelange said .

<response> " <organization>FIFA</organization> has named the <misc>Liberian</misc> for its 1996 Fair Play award and it is not going to change its decision , " <person>Havelange</person> said . </response>


<response> " A reaction , provoked , cannot erase 10 years of loyalty everywhere and in every competition . </response>


" I will be happy to give him the award personally on January 20 in Lisbon and I 'm confident that Costa himself will be there beside me on that day to shake his hand . "

<response> " I will be happy to give him the award personally on January 20 in <location>Lisbon</location> and I 'm confident that <person>Costa</person> himself will be there beside me on that day to shake his hand . " </response>


Weah was suspended for one match by UEFA , European soccer 's governing body , pending a fuller investigation .

<response> <person>Weah</person> was suspended for one match by <organization>UEFA</organization> , <misc>European</misc> soccer 's governing body , pending a fuller investigation . </response>


The incident took place in the players ' tunnel after a European Champions ' League match on November 20 .

<response> The incident took place in the players ' tunnel after a <misc>European Champions ' League</misc> match on November 20 . </response>


Weah has admitted head butting Costa but said he reacted to racist taunts .

<response> <person>Weah</person> has admitted head butting <person>Costa</person> but said he reacted to racist taunts . </response>


He has offered to apologise if Costa acknowledges the provocation .

<response> He has offered to apologise if <person>Costa</person> acknowledges the provocation . </response>


Costa , who needed surgery on his nose , has not accepted the offer and was reported to be considering suing Weah .

<response> <person>Costa</person> , who needed surgery on his nose , has not accepted the offer and was reported to be considering suing <person>Weah</person> . </response>


Weah served out his suspension during Milan 's 2-1 home defeat by Rosenborg of Norway on Wednesday .

<response> <person>Weah</person> served out his suspension during <organization>Milan</organization> 's 2-1 home defeat by <organization>Rosenborg</organization> of <location>Norway</location> on Wednesday . </response>


The defeat put the Italians out of the Europoean Cup .

<response> The defeat put the <misc>Italians</misc> out of the <misc>Europoean Cup</misc> . </response>


GUNMEN WOUND TWO MANCHESTER UNITED FANS IN AUSTRIA .

<response> GUNMEN WOUND TWO <organization>MANCHESTER UNITED</organization> FANS IN <location>AUSTRIA</location> . </response>


VIENNA 1996-12-06

<response> <location>VIENNA</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


Two Manchester United soccer fans were wounded by unidentified gunmen on Friday and taken to hospital in the Austrian capital , police said .

<response> Two <organization>Manchester United</organization> soccer fans were wounded by unidentified gunmen on Friday and taken to hospital in the <misc>Austrian</misc> capital , police said . </response>


" The four Britons were shot at from a Mercedes car at around 1 a.m. , " a spokeswoman told Reuters .

<response> " The four <misc>Britons</misc> were shot at from a <misc>Mercedes</misc> car at around 1 a.m. , " a spokeswoman told <organization>Reuters</organization> . </response>


<response> The two men were hit in the pelvis and leg . </response>


<response> Police said their lives were not in danger . </response>


The fans , in Austria to watch their team play Rapid Vienna last Wednesday , may have been involved in a pub brawl earlier , the spokeswoman said .

<response> The fans , in <location>Austria</location> to watch their team play <organization>Rapid Vienna</organization> last Wednesday , may have been involved in a pub brawl earlier , the spokeswoman said . </response>


Manchester United won 2-0 .

<response> <organization>Manchester United</organization> won 2-0 . </response>


SOCCER - ITALIAN FIRST DIVISION MATCHES THIS WEEKEND .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>ITALIAN</misc> FIRST DIVISION MATCHES THIS WEEKEND . </response>


ROME 1996-12-06

<response> <location>ROME</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


Italian Serie A games to be played on Sunday ( league positions in parentheses , all kick- off times GMT ) :

<response> <misc>Italian</misc> <misc>Serie A</misc> games to be played on Sunday ( league positions in parentheses , all kick- off times <misc>GMT</misc> ) : </response>


Bologna ( 4 ) v Piacenza ( 13 ) 1330

<response> <organization>Bologna</organization> ( 4 ) v <organization>Piacenza</organization> ( 13 ) 1330 </response>


Along with leaders Vicenza , fourth-placed Bologna represent the biggest surprise of this Italian autumn .

<response> Along with leaders <organization>Vicenza</organization> , fourth-placed <organization>Bologna</organization> represent the biggest surprise of this <misc>Italian</misc> autumn . </response>


Led as usual by Swede Kennet Andersson and Russian Igor Kolyvanov in attack , Bologna can expect a tough home match against a Piacenza side still exultant after a 3-2 league win over AC Milan last Sunday .

<response> Led as usual by <misc>Swede</misc> <person>Kennet Andersson</person> and <misc>Russian</misc> <person>Igor Kolyvanov</person> in attack , <organization>Bologna</organization> can expect a tough home match against a <organization>Piacenza</organization> side still exultant after a 3-2 league win over <organization>AC Milan</organization> last Sunday . </response>


Cagliari ( 16 ) v Reggiana ( 18 ) 1530

<response> <organization>Cagliari</organization> ( 16 ) v <organization>Reggiana</organization> ( 18 ) 1530 </response>


Cagliari start favourite in this relegation scrap following draws with Napoli and Inter in last two outings but will be without suspended Swiss defender Ramon Vega .

<response> <organization>Cagliari</organization> start favourite in this relegation scrap following draws with <organization>Napoli</organization> and <organization>Inter</organization> in last two outings but will be without suspended <misc>Swiss</misc> defender <person>Ramon Vega</person> . </response>


Bottom team Reggiana are also without a suspended defender , German Dietmar Beiersdorfer .

<response> Bottom team <organization>Reggiana</organization> are also without a suspended defender , <misc>German</misc> <person>Dietmar Beiersdorfer</person> . </response>


Fiorentina ( 10 ) v Perugia ( 8 ) 1330

<response> <organization>Fiorentina</organization> ( 10 ) v <organization>Perugia</organization> ( 8 ) 1330 </response>


Fiorentina will be without three suspended players -- defenders Daniele Carnasciali and Lorenzo Amoruso and midfielder Emiliano Bigica -- for a difficult home match against unpredictable , attack-oriented Perugia led by in-form Croat striker Milan Rapajic and the experienced Fausto Pizzi .

<response> <organization>Fiorentina</organization> will be without three suspended players -- defenders <person>Daniele Carnasciali</person> and <person>Lorenzo Amoruso</person> and midfielder <person>Emiliano Bigica</person> -- for a difficult home match against unpredictable , attack-oriented <organization>Perugia</organization> led by in-form <misc>Croat</misc> striker <person>Milan Rapajic</person> and the experienced <person>Fausto Pizzi</person> . </response>


Lazio ( 12 ) v AS Roma ( 7 ) 1930

<response> <organization>Lazio</organization> ( 12 ) v <organization>AS Roma</organization> ( 7 ) 1930 </response>


Poor man 's Roman derby in what has been a miserable season for both Rome teams , already eliminated from the Italian and UEFA Cups .

<response> Poor man 's <misc>Roman</misc> derby in what has been a miserable season for both <location>Rome</location> teams , already eliminated from the <misc>Italian</misc> and <misc>UEFA Cups</misc> . </response>


Lazio have injury doubts about striker Pierluigi Casiraghi , Czech midfielder Pavel Nedved and defender Paolo Negro , while Roma present a full strength side led by Argentine Abel Balbo , Marco Delvecchio and Francesco Totti in attack .

<response> <organization>Lazio</organization> have injury doubts about striker <person>Pierluigi Casiraghi</person> , <location>Czech</location> midfielder <person>Pavel Nedved</person> and defender <person>Paolo Negro</person> , while <organization>Roma</organization> present a full strength side led by <misc>Argentine</misc> <person>Abel Balbo</person> , <person>Marco Delvecchio</person> and <person>Francesco Totti</person> in attack . </response>


AC Milan ( 9 ) v Udinese ( 11 ) 1330

<response> <organization>AC Milan</organization> ( 9 ) v <organization>Udinese</organization> ( 11 ) 1330 </response>


Can Milan sink any further ?

<response> Can <organization>Milan</organization> sink any further ? </response>


Following their midweek Champions ' League elimination by Norwegian side Rosenborg , a morale-boosting win is badly needed .

<response> Following their midweek <misc>Champions ' League</misc> elimination by <misc>Norwegian</misc> side <organization>Rosenborg</organization> , a morale-boosting win is badly needed . </response>


Liberian striker George Weah makes a welcome return for Milan alongside Roberto Baggio , with Montenegrin Dejan Savicevic in midfield .

<response> <misc>Liberian</misc> striker <person>George Weah</person> makes a welcome return for <organization>Milan</organization> alongside <person>Roberto Baggio</person> , with <misc>Montenegrin</misc> <person>Dejan Savicevic</person> in midfield . </response>


Good news for Milan is that Udinese 's German striker Oliver Bierhoff is out through injury .

<response> Good news for <organization>Milan</organization> is that <organization>Udinese</organization> 's <misc>German</misc> striker <person>Oliver Bierhoff</person> is out through injury . </response>


Napoli ( 5 ) v Verona ( 17 ) 1330

<response> <organization>Napoli</organization> ( 5 ) v <organization>Verona</organization> ( 17 ) 1330 </response>


In-form Napoli should prove too strong for second from bottom Verona despite the absence of their suspended Argentine defender Roberto Ayala .

<response> In-form <organization>Napoli</organization> should prove too strong for second from bottom <organization>Verona</organization> despite the absence of their suspended <misc>Argentine</misc> defender <person>Roberto Ayala</person> . </response>


Verona 's slim chances have been further reduced by a knee injury to their experienced midfielder Eugenio Corini .

<response> <organization>Verona</organization> 's slim chances have been further reduced by a knee injury to their experienced midfielder <person>Eugenio Corini</person> . </response>


Parma ( 14 ) v Atlalanta ( 15 ) 1330

<response> <organization>Parma</organization> ( 14 ) v <organization>Atlalanta</organization> ( 15 ) 1330 </response>


Parma may field new signing , Croat midfielder Mario Stanic , in an attempt to lift a miserable season which has seen them go without a win since a 1-0 triumph over Cagliari eight weeks ago .

<response> <organization>Parma</organization> may field new signing , <misc>Croat</misc> midfielder <person>Mario Stanic</person> , in an attempt to lift a miserable season which has seen them go without a win since a 1-0 triumph over <organization>Cagliari</organization> eight weeks ago . </response>


Parma 's French midfielder Daniel Bravo and defender Fabio Cannavaro are suspended while Argentine Nestor Sensini is out through injury .

<response> <organization>Parma</organization> 's <misc>French</misc> midfielder <person>Daniel Bravo</person> and defender <person>Fabio Cannavaro</person> are suspended while <misc>Argentine</misc> <person>Nestor Sensini</person> is out through injury . </response>


Atalanta look to Filippo Inzaghi , scorer of eight goals .

<response> <organization>Atalanta</organization> look to <person>Filippo Inzaghi</person> , scorer of eight goals . </response>


Sampdoria ( 6 ) v Juventus ( 3 ) 1330

<response> <organization>Sampdoria</organization> ( 6 ) v <organization>Juventus</organization> ( 3 ) 1330 </response>


All-conquering Juventus field their most recent signing , Portuguese defender Dimas , while Alessandro Del Piero and Croat Alen Boksic lead the attack .

<response> All-conquering <organization>Juventus</organization> field their most recent signing , <misc>Portuguese</misc> defender <person>Dimas</person> , while <person>Alessandro Del Piero</person> and <misc>Croat</misc> <person>Alen Boksic</person> lead the attack . </response>


The new world club champions may prove too strong for a Sampdoria side led by captain Roberto Mancini but missing injured French midfielder Pierre Laigle .

<response> The new world club champions may prove too strong for a <organization>Sampdoria</organization> side led by captain <person>Roberto Mancini</person> but missing injured <misc>French</misc> midfielder <person>Pierre Laigle</person> . </response>


Vicenza ( 1 ) v Internazionale ( 2 ) 1330

<response> <organization>Vicenza</organization> ( 1 ) v <organization>Internazionale</organization> ( 2 ) 1330 </response>


<response> Not exactly a clash of the titans but an intriuguing match nonetheless . </response>


Full strength Vicenza , led by Uruguayan Marcelo Otero , may continue their surprise run at the top against an Inter side that has been less than impressive in three successive home draws .

<response> Full strength <organization>Vicenza</organization> , led by <misc>Uruguayan</misc> <person>Marcelo Otero</person> , may continue their surprise run at the top against an <organization>Inter</organization> side that has been less than impressive in three successive home draws . </response>


Inter will be without suspended French defender Joceyln Angloma and injured Chilean striker Ivan Zamorano .

<response> <organization>Inter</organization> will be without suspended <misc>French</misc> defender <person>Joceyln Angloma</person> and injured <misc>Chilean</misc> striker <person>Ivan Zamorano</person> . </response>


BASKETBALL - EUROLEAGUE RESULT .

<response> BASKETBALL - <misc>EUROLEAGUE</misc> RESULT . </response>


BRUSSELS 1996-12-06

<response> <location>BRUSSELS</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


Result of a EuroLeague basketball match on Thursday :

<response> Result of a <misc>EuroLeague</misc> basketball match on Thursday : </response>


Group B


In Charleroi :

<response> In <location>Charleroi</location> : </response>


Charleroi ( Belgium ) 75 Estudiantes Madrid ( Spain ) 82 ( 34-35 )

<response> <organization>Charleroi</organization> ( <location>Belgium</location> ) 75 <organization>Estudiantes Madrid</organization> ( <location>Spain</location> ) 82 ( 34-35 ) </response>


Leading scorers :

<response> Leading scorers : </response>


Charleroi - Eric Cleymans 18 , Ron Ellis 18 , Jacques Stas 14

<response> <organization>Charleroi</organization> - <person>Eric Cleymans</person> 18 , <person>Ron Ellis</person> 18 , <person>Jacques Stas</person> 14 </response>


Estudiantes - Harper Williams 20 , Chadler Thompson 17 , Juan Aisa 14

<response> <organization>Estudiantes</organization> - <person>Harper Williams</person> 20 , <person>Chadler Thompson</person> 17 , <person>Juan Aisa</person> 14 </response>


Group D


In Belgrade :

<response> In <location>Belgrade</location> : </response>


Partizan Belgrade ( Yugoslavia ) 78 Kinder Bologna ( Italy ) 70 ( halftime 44-35 )

<response> <organization>Partizan Belgrade</organization> ( <location>Yugoslavia</location> ) 78 <organization>Kinder Bologna</organization> ( <location>Italy</location> ) 70 ( halftime 44-35 ) </response>


Leading scorers :


Partizan - Dejan Koturovic 21

<response> <organization>Partizan</organization> - <person>Dejan Koturovic</person> 21 </response>


Kinder - Zoran Savic 18

<response> Kinder - <person>Zoran Savic</person> 18 </response>


SQUASH - EYLES WITHIN SIGHT OF FIFTH TITLE OF YEAR .

<response> SQUASH - <person>EYLES</person> WITHIN SIGHT OF FIFTH TITLE OF YEAR . </response>


BOMBAY , India 1996-12-06

<response> <location>BOMBAY</location> , <location>India</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


World number two Rodney Eyles moved within sight of his fifth title of the year on Friday when he hurried in only 40 minutes to the final of the richest squash tournament outside the World Open , the $ 105,000 Mahindra International .

<response> World number two <person>Rodney Eyles</person> moved within sight of his fifth title of the year on Friday when he hurried in only 40 minutes to the final of the richest squash tournament outside the <misc>World Open</misc> , the $ 105,000 <misc>Mahindra International</misc> . </response>


The Australian brushed aside unseeded Englishman Mark Cairns 15-7 15-6 15-8 .

<response> The <misc>Australian</misc> brushed aside unseeded <misc>Englishman</misc> <person>Mark Cairns</person> 15-7 15-6 15-8 . </response>


Top-seeded Eyles now meets titleholder Peter Nicol of Scotland who overcame Simon Parke of England 15-7 15-12 15-12 .

<response> Top-seeded <person>Eyles</person> now meets titleholder <person>Peter Nicol</person> of <location>Scotland</location> who overcame <person>Simon Parke</person> of <location>England</location> 15-7 15-12 15-12 . </response>


Nicol was full of praise for his opponent who has battled testicular cancer to return to the circuit . "

<response> <person>Nicol</person> was full of praise for his opponent who has battled testicular cancer to return to the circuit . " </response>


He 's a remarkably courageous player , " said Nicol .

<response> He 's a remarkably courageous player , " said <person>Nicol</person> . </response>


SQUASH - MAHINDRA INTERNATIONAL SEMIFINAL RESULTS .

<response> SQUASH - <misc>MAHINDRA INTERNATIONAL</misc> SEMIFINAL RESULTS . </response>


BOMBAY , India 1996-12-06


Results of semifinals in the Mahindra International squash tournament on Friday :

<response> Results of semifinals in the <misc>Mahindra International</misc> squash tournament on Friday : </response>


Peter Nicol ( Scotland ) beat Simon Parke ( England ) 15-7 15-12 15-12 Rodney Eyles ( Australia ) beat Mark Cairns ( England ) 15-7 15-6 15-8 .

<response> <person>Peter Nicol</person> ( <location>Scotland</location> ) beat <person>Simon Parke</person> ( <location>England</location> ) 15-7 15-12 15-12 <person>Rodney Eyles</person> ( <location>Australia</location> ) beat <person>Mark Cairns</person> ( <location>England</location> ) 15-7 15-6 15-8 . </response>


Final : Nicol v Eyles , on Saturday .

<response> Final : <person>Nicol</person> v <person>Eyles</person> , on Saturday . </response>


GUNMEN KILL FOUR IN S.AFRICA 'S ZULU PROVINCE .

<response> GUNMEN KILL FOUR IN <misc>S.AFRICA</misc> 'S <misc>ZULU</misc> PROVINCE . </response>


DURBAN , South Africa 1996-12-06

<response> <person>DURBAN</person> , <location>South Africa</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


At least four people have been shot dead in two suspected political attacks in South Africa 's volatile Zulu heartland , police said on Friday .

<response> At least four people have been shot dead in two suspected political attacks in <location>South Africa</location> 's volatile <misc>Zulu</misc> heartland , police said on Friday . </response>


A police spokesman said two youths believed to be supporters of President Nelson Mandela 's African National Congress ( ANC ) had been killed when unknown gunmen opened fire at the rural settlement of Izingolweni on KwaZulu-Natal province 's south coast on Thursday night .

<response> A police spokesman said two youths believed to be supporters of President <person>Nelson Mandela</person> 's <organization>African National Congress</organization> ( <organization>ANC</organization> ) had been killed when unknown gunmen opened fire at the rural settlement of <location>Izingolweni</location> on <location>KwaZulu-Natal</location> province 's south coast on Thursday night . </response>


<response> The victims were 18 and 20 , he said , adding one other youth had been wounded in the shooting . </response>


In another attack , also on the province 's south coast on Thursday night , two men were shot dead near Umkomaas .

<response> In another attack , also on the province 's south coast on Thursday night , two men were shot dead near <location>Umkomaas</location> . </response>


" We suspect that these killings are linked to politics , " spokesman Bala Naidoo told Reuters .

<response> " We suspect that these killings are linked to politics , " spokesman <person>Bala Naidoo</person> told <organization>Reuters</organization> . </response>


There had been no arrests .

<response> There had been no arrests . </response>


The killings came just hours after violence monitors said they were not optimistic of a peaceful festive season in KwaZulu-Natal and pointed the south coast region where 18 people were massacred last Christmas as one of potential hot spots .

<response> The killings came just hours after violence monitors said they were not optimistic of a peaceful festive season in <location>KwaZulu-Natal</location> and pointed the south coast region where 18 people were massacred last Christmas as one of potential hot spots . </response>


<response> They said the recent lull in political feuding could be upset as thousands of migrant workers , some tense with grudges brewed in the cities and keen to settle old scores , flock back to their home villages . </response>


More than 14,000 people have lost their lives in over a decade of political turf wars between the ANC and Zulu Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi 's Inkatha Freedom Party in the province .

<response> More than 14,000 people have lost their lives in over a decade of political turf wars between the <organization>ANC</organization> and <misc>Zulu</misc> Chief <person>Mangosuthu Buthelezi</person> 's <organization>Inkatha Freedom Party</organization> in the province . </response>


HAVEL PRAISES CZECH NATIVE ALBRIGHT AS FRIEND .

<response> <person>HAVEL</person> PRAISES <misc>CZECH</misc> NATIVE <person>ALBRIGHT</person> AS FRIEND . </response>


Klara Gajduskova

<response> <person>Klara Gajduskova</person> </response>


PRAGUE 1996-12-06

<response> <location>PRAGUE</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


Czech President Vaclav Havel on Friday welcomed the appointment of Madeleine Albright , who is of Czech extraction , as the United States ' first woman Secretary of State .

<response> <location>Czech</location> President <person>Vaclav Havel</person> on Friday welcomed the appointment of <person>Madeleine Albright</person> , who is of <location>Czech</location> extraction , as the <location>United States</location> ' first woman Secretary of State . </response>


In a statement Havel , who is recovering from cancer surgery , said : " Madeleine Albright is a distinguished friend , a tested diplomat , and a true American of fine origins . "

<response> In a statement <person>Havel</person> , who is recovering from cancer surgery , said : " <person>Madeleine Albright</person> is a distinguished friend , a tested diplomat , and a true <misc>American</misc> of fine origins . " </response>


<response> " I look forward to continuing our good relations ... </response>


with the United States and with the first woman ever to hold the position of Secretary of State .

<response> with the <location>United States</location> and with the first woman ever to hold the position of Secretary of State . </response>


I wish her well , " Havel said in a statement to Reuters .

<response> I wish her well , " <person>Havel</person> said in a statement to <organization>Reuters</organization> . </response>


Havel , who helped lead the " velvet revolution " that ousted the Communist regime in Prague in 1989 , invited Albright , then working for a private foreign policy think tank , to advise his new democratic government in 1990 .

<response> <person>Havel</person> , who helped lead the " velvet revolution " that ousted the <misc>Communist</misc> regime in <location>Prague</location> in 1989 , invited <person>Albright</person> , then working for a private foreign policy think tank , to advise his new democratic government in 1990 . </response>


Havel had a small malignant tumour removed from his lung on Monday and is recovering in hospital .

<response> <person>Havel</person> had a small malignant tumour removed from his lung on Monday and is recovering in hospital . </response>


Albright , born Marie Korbelova to a Czechoslovak diplomat in 1937 , fled with her family to the United States after the Communists came to power in a coup in 1948 .

<response> <person>Albright</person> , born <person>Marie Korbelova</person> to a <misc>Czechoslovak</misc> diplomat in 1937 , fled with her family to the <location>United States</location> after the <misc>Communists</misc> came to power in a coup in 1948 . </response>


As an academic , Albright studied and lectured on Europe 's 20th century problems before becoming U.S. ambassador to the United Nations .

<response> As an academic , <person>Albright</person> studied and lectured on <location>Europe</location> 's 20th century problems before becoming <location>U.S.</location> ambassador to the <organization>United Nations</organization> . </response>


Czech diplomats , seeking to have their country included in the expected expansion of NATO , praised the selection of Albright , known to be a strong supporter of alliance 's integration of former Soveit-bloc countries .

<response> <location>Czech</location> diplomats , seeking to have their country included in the expected expansion of <organization>NATO</organization> , praised the selection of <person>Albright</person> , known to be a strong supporter of alliance 's integration of former <misc>Soveit-bloc</misc> countries . </response>


" The nomination ...

<response> " The nomination ... </response>


is a clear signal that one key of the lines of foreign policy will be the strengthening of the trans-Atlantic cooperation , a creation of strategic partnership between Europe and the US , " Foreign Minister Josef Zieleniec told Reuters .

<response> is a clear signal that one key of the lines of foreign policy will be the strengthening of the <misc>trans-Atlantic</misc> cooperation , a creation of strategic partnership between <location>Europe</location> and the <location>US</location> , " Foreign Minister <person>Josef Zieleniec</person> told <organization>Reuters</organization> . </response>


" ( Albright ) is a convinced advocate of NATO enlargement and of stabilisation of security structures . "

<response> " ( <person>Albright</person> ) is a convinced advocate of <organization>NATO</organization> enlargement and of stabilisation of security structures . " </response>


Czech ambassador to the United Nations , Karel Kovanda , told the daily Mlada Fronta Dnes that Albright " is a little light in our diplomatic heaven , " but warned against expecting her to exert any influence in favour of the Czechs .

<response> <location>Czech</location> ambassador to the <organization>United Nations</organization> , <person>Karel Kovanda</person> , told the daily <organization>Mlada Fronta Dnes</organization> that <person>Albright</person> " is a little light in our diplomatic heaven , " but warned against expecting her to exert any influence in favour of the <misc>Czechs</misc> . </response>


RADIO ROMANIA AFTERNOON HEALINES AT 4 PM .

<response> <organization>RADIO ROMANIA</organization> AFTERNOON HEALINES AT 4 PM . </response>


BUCHAREST 1996-12-06

<response> <location>BUCHAREST</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


Radio Romania news headlines :

<response> <organization>Radio Romania</organization> news headlines : </response>


* The Democratic Convention signed an agreement on government and parliamentary support with its coalition partners the Social Democratic Union and the Hungarian Democratic Union ( UDMR ) .

<response> * The <misc>Democratic Convention</misc> signed an agreement on government and parliamentary support with its coalition partners the <organization>Social Democratic Union</organization> and the <organization>Hungarian Democratic Union</organization> ( <organization>UDMR</organization> ) . </response>


The ceremony was attended by President Emil Constantinescu .

<response> The ceremony was attended by President <person>Emil Constantinescu</person> . </response>


* The three parties in the government coalition have committed themselves to a real reform of Romania 's economy , Constantinescu said after the ceremony .

<response> * The three parties in the government coalition have committed themselves to a real reform of <location>Romania</location> 's economy , <person>Constantinescu</person> said after the ceremony . </response>


* The UDMR wants to contribute to social reform and economic revival in Romania , union leader Marko Bela said .

<response> * The <organization>UDMR</organization> wants to contribute to social reform and economic revival in <location>Romania</location> , union leader <person>Marko Bela</person> said . </response>


* The international airport in Timisoara and the domestic airports in Arad , Oradea and Sibiu were closed due to fog .

<response> * The international airport in <location>Timisoara</location> and the domestic airports in <location>Arad</location> , <location>Oradea</location> and <location>Sibiu</location> were closed due to fog . </response>


-- Bucharest Newsroom 40-1 3120264

<response> -- <organization>Bucharest Newsroom</organization> 40-1 3120264 </response>


CZECH VICE-PM SEES WIDER DEBATE AT PARTY CONGRESS .

<response> <misc>CZECH</misc> VICE-PM SEES WIDER DEBATE AT PARTY CONGRESS . </response>


PRAGUE 1996-12-06

<response> <location>PRAGUE</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


Saturday 's national congress of the ruling Czech Civic Democratic Party ( ODS ) will discuss making the party more efficient and transparent , Foreign Minister and ODS vice-chairman Josef Zieleniec , said on Friday .

<response> Saturday 's national congress of the ruling <organization>Czech Civic Democratic Party</organization> ( <organization>ODS</organization> ) will discuss making the party more efficient and transparent , Foreign Minister and <organization>ODS</organization> vice-chairman <person>Josef Zieleniec</person> , said on Friday . </response>


<response> " Modernisation and more profesionalism of the party 's structure , having financing of the party be more transparent ... </response>


are absolutely fundamental , " Zieleniec , who is also vice-premier in the government , told Reuters .

<response> are absolutely fundamental , " <person>Zieleniec</person> , who is also vice-premier in the government , told <organization>Reuters</organization> . </response>


He said after June general elections in which the ruling three-party coalition lost its parliamentary majority , the ODS executive , led by Prime Minister Vaclav Klaus , had developed proposals on these subjects to present at the congress on Saturday in the Czech second city Brno .

<response> He said after June general elections in which the ruling three-party coalition lost its parliamentary majority , the <organization>ODS</organization> executive , led by Prime Minister <person>Vaclav Klaus</person> , had developed proposals on these subjects to present at the congress on Saturday in the <location>Czech</location> second city <location>Brno</location> . </response>


<response> " I am convinced , that the congress will tackle these proposals , " he said . </response>


The ODS , a party in which Klaus often tries to emulate the style of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher , has been in control of Czech politics since winning general elections in 1992 .

<response> The <organization>ODS</organization> , a party in which <person>Klaus</person> often tries to emulate the style of former <misc>British</misc> Prime Minister <person>Margaret Thatcher</person> , has been in control of <location>Czech</location> politics since winning general elections in 1992 . </response>


Zieleniec in the summer led calls for the party and its leadership to listen to more diverse opinions , a thinly-veiled criticism of Klaus who has spearheaded the country 's post-Communist economic reforms .

<response> <person>Zieleniec</person> in the summer led calls for the party and its leadership to listen to more diverse opinions , a thinly-veiled criticism of <person>Klaus</person> who has spearheaded the country 's <misc>post-Communist</misc> economic reforms . </response>


The party , led by the vigorously-confident Klaus , took 32 of 81 seats after late November runoff elections to the new upper house of Czech parliament .

<response> The party , led by the vigorously-confident <person>Klaus</person> , took 32 of 81 seats after late November runoff elections to the new upper house of <location>Czech</location> parliament . </response>


But after the first round vote a week before , the ODS had the potential to win as many 79 seats .

<response> But after the first round vote a week before , the <organization>ODS</organization> had the potential to win as many 79 seats . </response>


Klaus and his coalition lost its majority in parliament in June lower house elections after the left-wing opposition consolidated , putting the centre-left Social Democrats in a strong second-place position .

<response> <person>Klaus</person> and his coalition lost its majority in parliament in June lower house elections after the left-wing opposition consolidated , putting the centre-left <misc>Social Democrats</misc> in a strong second-place position . </response>


-- Prague Newsroom 42-2-2423-0003

<response> -- <organization>Prague Newsroom</organization> 42-2-2423-0003 </response>


POLAND GOT MONEY FROM POST-WAR SWISS ACCOUNTS .

<response> <location>POLAND</location> GOT MONEY FROM POST-WAR <misc>SWISS</misc> ACCOUNTS . </response>


Marcin Grajewski

<response> <person>Marcin Grajewski</person> </response>


WARSAW 1996-12-06

<response> <location>WARSAW</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


Poland said on Friday that Swiss bank accounts , which in many cases belonged to Polish Jews who died in the Holocaust , were used in debt settlements between the two countries after the World War Two .

<response> <location>Poland</location> said on Friday that <misc>Swiss</misc> bank accounts , which in many cases belonged to <misc>Polish</misc> <misc>Jews</misc> who died in the <misc>Holocaust</misc> , were used in debt settlements between the two countries after the <misc>World War Two</misc> . </response>


Foreign Minister Dariusz Rosati , unveiling first findings of a special government commission , said that in 1970s the then communist Poland received 460,000 Swiss francs from the accounts .

<response> Foreign Minister <person>Dariusz Rosati</person> , unveiling first findings of a special government commission , said that in 1970s the then communist <location>Poland</location> received 460,000 <misc>Swiss</misc> francs from the accounts . </response>


" In 1970s , Poland received from unclaimed accounts in Switzerland a sum of 460,000 francs .

<response> " In 1970s , <location>Poland</location> received from unclaimed accounts in <location>Switzerland</location> a sum of 460,000 francs . </response>


What was its right ( to the money ) ...I do not know , " Rosati told a news conference .

<response> What was its right ( to the money ) ...I do not know , " <person>Rosati</person> told a news conference . </response>


Switzerland stands accused by Senator Alfonse D'Amato , chairman of the powerful U.S. Senate Banking Committee , of agreeing to give money to Poland from unclaimed bank accounts of Polish citizens , as part of an accord on compensating Swiss nationals whose assets had been seized in communist Poland .

<response> <location>Switzerland</location> stands accused by Senator <person>Alfonse D'Amato</person> , chairman of the powerful <organization>U.S. Senate Banking Committee</organization> , of agreeing to give money to <location>Poland</location> from unclaimed bank accounts of <misc>Polish</misc> citizens , as part of an accord on compensating <misc>Swiss</misc> nationals whose assets had been seized in communist <location>Poland</location> . </response>


Many of these citizens were Jews murdered during the war , when Nazi German invaders killed most of Poland 's 3.5 million Jews .

<response> Many of these citizens were <misc>Jews</misc> murdered during the war , when <misc>Nazi</misc> <misc>German</misc> invaders killed most of <location>Poland</location> 's 3.5 million <misc>Jews</misc> . </response>


Rosati did not say whether the payment in 1970s was part of the 1949 agreement between Warsaw and Switzerland on compensation to Swiss citizens whose assets were seized by the Soviet-imposed communists authorities after World War Two .

<response> <person>Rosati</person> did not say whether the payment in 1970s was part of the 1949 agreement between <location>Warsaw</location> and <location>Switzerland</location> on compensation to <misc>Swiss</misc> citizens whose assets were seized by the <misc>Soviet-imposed</misc> communists authorities after <misc>World War Two</misc> . </response>


" I expect that the commission will finish gathering information within two to three weeks and then more details will be provided , " Rosati said .

<response> " I expect that the commission will finish gathering information within two to three weeks and then more details will be provided , " <person>Rosati</person> said . </response>


Rosati confirmed that the 1949 agreement had provided for granting Switzerland about 53 million francs and most of this sum was repaid with coal exports .

<response> <person>Rosati</person> confirmed that the 1949 agreement had provided for granting <location>Switzerland</location> about 53 million francs and most of this sum was repaid with coal exports . </response>


He said , however , that Switzerland did get about 16,000 francs from the so-called " dead accounts " as part of the compensation .

<response> He said , however , that <location>Switzerland</location> did get about 16,000 francs from the so-called " dead accounts " as part of the compensation . </response>


" About 16,000 francs were seized from accounts of four or five Polish citizens , whose data we do not precisely know .

<response> " About 16,000 francs were seized from accounts of four or five <misc>Polish</misc> citizens , whose data we do not precisely know . </response>


The issue is of moral and legal nature , because its financial significance is small , " Rosati said .

<response> The issue is of moral and legal nature , because its financial significance is small , " <person>Rosati</person> said . </response>


Under pressure from international Jewish organisations , Swiss government has devised a plan to pay out millions of dollars in unclaimed bank accounts as a conciliatory gesture toward Holocaust victims .

<response> Under pressure from international <misc>Jewish</misc> organisations , <misc>Swiss</misc> government has devised a plan to pay out millions of dollars in unclaimed bank accounts as a conciliatory gesture toward <misc>Holocaust</misc> victims . </response>


The conservative Radical Democrats ( FDP ) have said they would ask parliament next week to order Swiss banks to put some 40 million Swiss francs ( $ 31 million ) in dormant wealth into a fund earmarked for Jewish groups and charitable organisations .

<response> The conservative <organization>Radical Democrats</organization> ( <organization>FDP</organization> ) have said they would ask parliament next week to order <misc>Swiss</misc> banks to put some 40 million <misc>Swiss</misc> francs ( $ 31 million ) in dormant wealth into a fund earmarked for <misc>Jewish</misc> groups and charitable organisations . </response>


But Swiss banks and the country 's Jewish community voiced doubts whether the plan would work .

<response> But <misc>Swiss</misc> banks and the country 's <misc>Jewish</misc> community voiced doubts whether the plan would work . </response>


INTERVIEW-ZYWIEC SEES NO BIG 97 NET RISE .

<response> <misc>INTERVIEW-ZYWIEC</misc> SEES NO BIG 97 NET RISE . </response>


Steven Silber

<response> <person>Steven Silber</person> </response>


WARSAW 1996-12-06

<response> <location>WARSAW</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


Polish brewer Zywiec 's 1996 profit slump may last into next year due in part to hefty depreciation charges , but recent high investment should help the firm defend its 10-percent market share , the firm 's chief executive said .

<response> <misc>Polish</misc> brewer <organization>Zywiec</organization> 's 1996 profit slump may last into next year due in part to hefty depreciation charges , but recent high investment should help the firm defend its 10-percent market share , the firm 's chief executive said . </response>


Company President Jean van Boxmeer told Reuters in an interview on Friday that the firm , whose net profit fell 77 percent in the first 10 months of 1996 despite a 30-percent rise in sales , might only post slightly better profits in 1997 before having a chance to make a more significant turnaround .

<response> Company President <person>Jean van Boxmeer</person> told <organization>Reuters</organization> in an interview on Friday that the firm , whose net profit fell 77 percent in the first 10 months of 1996 despite a 30-percent rise in sales , might only post slightly better profits in 1997 before having a chance to make a more significant turnaround . </response>


So far this year Zywiec , whose full name is Zaklady Piwowarskie w Zywcu SA , has netted six million zlotys on sales of 224 million zlotys .

<response> So far this year <organization>Zywiec</organization> , whose full name is <organization>Zaklady Piwowarskie w Zywcu SA</organization> , has netted six million zlotys on sales of 224 million zlotys . </response>


<response> It has produced 1.5 million hectolitres . </response>


Van Boxmeer would not say how much higher 1997 profits or market share could be but said sales of leading Polish brewers should rise as the country 's young urban professionals gradually switch from vodka to beer .

<response> <person>Van Boxmeer</person> would not say how much higher 1997 profits or market share could be but said sales of leading <misc>Polish</misc> brewers should rise as the country 's young urban professionals gradually switch from vodka to beer . </response>


" The perspective on growth is such that reasonably we can think that somewhere between 65 and 80 litres per year is certainly reachable , " van Boxmeer said on Polish per-capita beer consumption , currently around 40 litres .

<response> " The perspective on growth is such that reasonably we can think that somewhere between 65 and 80 litres per year is certainly reachable , " van <person>Boxmeer</person> said on <misc>Polish</misc> per-capita beer consumption , currently around 40 litres . </response>


He said the 65-80-litre level could be reached in the next ten years and make Poland , with its 40-million population , Europe 's third largest beer market after Germany and Britain .

<response> He said the 65-80-litre level could be reached in the next ten years and make <location>Poland</location> , with its 40-million population , <location>Europe</location> 's third largest beer market after <location>Germany</location> and <location>Britain</location> . </response>


Van Boxmeer said Poland 's top five brewers , which produce about 55 percent of the country 's beer , could all raise market share as some of the numerous small brewers fall to competition from the large brewers with foreign investors .

<response> <person>Van Boxmeer</person> said <location>Poland</location> 's top five brewers , which produce about 55 percent of the country 's beer , could all raise market share as some of the numerous small brewers fall to competition from the large brewers with foreign investors . </response>


Zywiec is 31.8-percent owned by Heineken while Carlsberg has the same amount in Okocim .

<response> <organization>Zywiec</organization> is 31.8-percent owned by <organization>Heineken</organization> while <organization>Carlsberg</organization> has the same amount in <organization>Okocim</organization> . </response>


Earlier this year South African Breweries Ltd ( SAB ) bought strategic stakes in the unlisted Lech and Tychy brewers , which together hold more than 20 percent of the market , and Australia 's Brewpole BV has a controlling stake in Poland 's larges t brewery , Elbrewery Company Ltd. ( EB ) .

<response> Earlier this year <organization>South African Breweries Ltd</organization> ( <organization>SAB</organization> ) bought strategic stakes in the unlisted <organization>Lech</organization> and <organization>Tychy</organization> brewers , which together hold more than 20 percent of the market , and <location>Australia</location> 's <organization>Brewpole BV</organization> has a controlling stake in <location>Poland</location> 's larges t brewery , <organization>Elbrewery Company Ltd.</organization> ( <organization>EB</organization> ) . </response>


Van Boxmeer said the tough competition had prevented Zywiec from raising prices in line with inflation , which had added to the pressure on the firm 's margins .

<response> <person>Van Boxmeer</person> said the tough competition had prevented <organization>Zywiec</organization> from raising prices in line with inflation , which had added to the pressure on the firm 's margins . </response>


<response> He said advertising costs would also increase in the fight for market share . </response>


But he said the company 's investment of more than $ 100 million already this decade , largely in production , would help position it to compete with such competitors as brewers from the neighbouring Czech Republic .

<response> But he said the company 's investment of more than $ 100 million already this decade , largely in production , would help position it to compete with such competitors as brewers from the neighbouring <location>Czech Republic</location> . </response>


Some analysts say cheaper but high-quality Czech imports could invade Poland once tariffs for CEFTA countries are lifted in 1998 , but van Boxmeer says such a threat might be exaggerated despite the Czech beer market 's overcapacity .

<response> Some analysts say cheaper but high-quality <location>Czech</location> imports could invade <location>Poland</location> once tariffs for <organization>CEFTA</organization> countries are lifted in 1998 , but van <person>Boxmeer</person> says such a threat might be exaggerated despite the <location>Czech</location> beer market 's overcapacity . </response>


" I think Polish consumers in general are quite proud of their beers -- and I 'm speaking about all the brands -- and as we make good beers ...

<response> " I think <misc>Polish</misc> consumers in general are quite proud of their beers -- and I 'm speaking about all the brands -- and as we make good beers ... </response>


I think that this fidelity to our beers is a factor which can limit the Czech beers , " he said .

<response> I think that this fidelity to our beers is a factor which can limit the <location>Czech</location> beers , " he said . </response>


Van Boxmeer said Zywiec had its eye on Okocim , which has said it would start producing Carlsberg beer next year , but that Zywiec 's potential production of Heineken was a medium-term possibility rather than a short-term one .

<response> <person>Van Boxmeer</person> said <organization>Zywiec</organization> had its eye on <organization>Okocim</organization> , which has said it would start producing <organization>Carlsberg</organization> beer next year , but that <organization>Zywiec</organization> 's potential production of <organization>Heineken</organization> was a medium-term possibility rather than a short-term one . </response>


He said his firm would be better off concentrating on its leading brand , Zywiec Full Light , which accounts for 85 percent of sales and is the country 's largest-selling brand .

<response> He said his firm would be better off concentrating on its leading brand , <organization>Zywiec</organization> <misc>Full Light</misc> , which accounts for 85 percent of sales and is the country 's largest-selling brand . </response>


" You will not win the war of the Polish beer market with imported international brands , " van Boxmeer said , adding that Heineken would remain an up-market import in Poland .

<response> " You will not win the war of the <misc>Polish</misc> beer market with imported international brands , " van <person>Boxmeer</person> said , adding that <organization>Heineken</organization> would remain an up-market import in <location>Poland</location> . </response>


Van Boxmeer also said Zywiec would be boosted by its recent shedding of soft drinks which only accounted for about three percent of the firm 's overall sales and for which 7.6 million zlotys in provisions had already been made .

<response> <person>Van Boxmeer</person> also said <organization>Zywiec</organization> would be boosted by its recent shedding of soft drinks which only accounted for about three percent of the firm 's overall sales and for which 7.6 million zlotys in provisions had already been made . </response>


-- Warsaw Newsroom +48 22 653 9700

<response> -- <organization>Warsaw Newsroom</organization> +48 22 653 9700 </response>


HAVEL HAS TRAECHEOTOMY AFTER CONDITIONS WORSENS .

<response> <person>HAVEL</person> HAS TRAECHEOTOMY AFTER CONDITIONS WORSENS . </response>


PRAGUE 1996-12-06

<response> <location>PRAGUE</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


Doctors performed an emergency tracheotomy to help Czech President Vaclav Havel breathe after cancer surgery on his lungs earlier this week , a spokesman said on Friday .

<response> Doctors performed an emergency tracheotomy to help <location>Czech</location> President <person>Vaclav Havel</person> breathe after cancer surgery on his lungs earlier this week , a spokesman said on Friday . </response>


He said that the procedure to insert a device into Havel 's throat , done after his breathing worsened on Thursday , had helped , and the president 's condition significantly improved .

<response> He said that the procedure to insert a device into <person>Havel</person> 's throat , done after his breathing worsened on Thursday , had helped , and the president 's condition significantly improved . </response>


" A worsening in the president 's lung functions took place yesterday , " presidential spokesman Ladlislav Spacek said in a statement .

<response> " A worsening in the president 's lung functions took place yesterday , " presidential spokesman <person>Ladlislav Spacek</person> said in a statement . </response>


<response> " A tracheotomy was performed and supportive breathing was installed through the help of a breathing device , " he said . " </response>


<response> After these steps , the president 's condition signigicantly improved . " </response>


Havel has been recovering from surgery on Monday which removed a small malignant tumour and half of his right lung .

<response> <person>Havel</person> has been recovering from surgery on Monday which removed a small malignant tumour and half of his right lung . </response>


Doctors after the operation said that they had caught the cancer early , and that Havel could fully recover from the surgery within six weeks .

<response> Doctors after the operation said that they had caught the cancer early , and that <person>Havel</person> could fully recover from the surgery within six weeks . </response>


His spokesman said on Thursday that Havel , 60 and a heavy smoker , had also developed a slight case of pneumonia in the left lung .

<response> His spokesman said on Thursday that <person>Havel</person> , 60 and a heavy smoker , had also developed a slight case of pneumonia in the left lung . </response>


UK-US open skies talks end , no date to restart .

<response> <misc>UK-US</misc> open skies talks end , no date to restart . </response>


LONDON 1996-12-06

<response> <location>LONDON</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


The UK Department of Transport on Friday said that the latest round of " open skies " talks with the U.S. had ended with no deal on liberalising the transatlantic flight market and no date set for when talks would restart .

<response> The <location>UK</location> <organization>Department of Transport</organization> on Friday said that the latest round of " open skies " talks with the <location>U.S.</location> had ended with no deal on liberalising the transatlantic flight market and no date set for when talks would restart . </response>


A spokesman for the DOT told Reuters " We have had talks towards concluding a new air service agreement which would produce liberalisation ...

<response> A spokesman for the <organization>DOT</organization> told <organization>Reuters</organization> " We have had talks towards concluding a new air service agreement which would produce liberalisation ... </response>


<response> useful progress was made on a number of issues , but not all . </response>


<response> No date has been set for further talks . " </response>


Tambang Timah at $ 15.575 in London .

<response> <organization>Tambang Timah</organization> at $ 15.575 in <location>London</location> . </response>


LONDON 1996-12-07

<response> <location>LONDON</location> 1996-12-07 </response>


PT Tambang Timah closed at $ 15.575 per GDR in London on Friday .

<response> <organization>PT Tambang Timah</organization> closed at $ 15.575 per GDR in <location>London</location> on Friday . </response>


<response> It recorded the day 's low of $ 15.475 and the day 's high of $ 15.725 . </response>


It closed at $ 15.80 on Thursday .

<response> It closed at $ 15.80 on Thursday . </response>


<response> One Global Depository Receipt represents 10 common shares . </response>


-- Jakarta newsroom +6221 384-6364

<response> -- <location>Jakarta</location> newsroom +6221 384-6364 </response>


Telkom at $ 35 in London .

<response> <organization>Telkom</organization> at $ 35 in <location>London</location> . </response>


LONDON 1996-12-07


PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia ( Telkom ) closed at $ 35 in London on Friday .

<response> <organization>PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia</organization> ( <organization>Telkom</organization> ) closed at $ 35 in <location>London</location> on Friday . </response>


<response> It recorded the day 's low of $ 34.475 and the day 's high of $ 35.375 . </response>


<response> Its previous close on Thursday as $ 35.63 . </response>


One ADS represents 20 ordinary shares -- Jakarta newsroom +6221 384-6364 .

<response> One ADS represents 20 ordinary shares -- <location>Jakarta</location> newsroom +6221 384-6364 . </response>


Woman charged over N. Ireland arms find .

<response> Woman charged over <location>N. Ireland</location> arms find . </response>


BELFAST 1996-12-06

<response> <location>BELFAST</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


A woman was charged on Friday with terrorist offences after three Irish Republican Army mortar bombs were found in a Belfast house , police said .

<response> A woman was charged on Friday with terrorist offences after three <organization>Irish Republican Army</organization> mortar bombs were found in a <location>Belfast</location> house , police said . </response>


<response> Police said the bombs were found hidden with incendiaries and ammunition that were blocked up behind a kitchen wall . </response>


<response> The 35-year-old woman was charged with possession of explosives with intent to endanger life and making a house available for the purpose of terrorism , police said . </response>


She will appear in court on Saturday .

<response> She will appear in court on Saturday . </response>


Her name was not released .

<response> Her name was not released . </response>


Security forces said the bombs may have been intended for use in a pre-Christmas bombing campaign by the guerrilla group that is battling to oust Britain from Northern Ireland .

<response> Security forces said the bombs may have been intended for use in a pre-Christmas bombing campaign by the guerrilla group that is battling to oust <location>Britain</location> from <location>Northern Ireland</location> . </response>


Britain sets conditions to clear American alliance .

<response> <location>Britain</location> sets conditions to clear <misc>American</misc> alliance . </response>


Edna Fernandes

<response> <person>Edna Fernandes</person> </response>


LONDON 1996-12-06

<response> <location>LONDON</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


The British government warned Friday that it would refer the proposed trans-Atlantic alliance between British Airways Plc and American Airlines to Britain 's Monopolies and Mergers Commission unless the carriers complied with a number of conditions .

<response> The <misc>British</misc> government warned Friday that it would refer the proposed <misc>trans-Atlantic</misc> alliance between <organization>British Airways Plc</organization> and <organization>American Airlines</organization> to <location>Britain</location> 's <organization>Monopolies and Mergers Commission</organization> unless the carriers complied with a number of conditions . </response>


Trade and Industry Secretary Ian Lang added that even if the conditions were met by both airlines , final clearance would hinge on an open skies deal between Britain and the United States to liberalise trans-Atlantic air traffic , which would create greater competition on the routes .

<response> <organization>Trade and Industry</organization> Secretary <person>Ian Lang</person> added that even if the conditions were met by both airlines , final clearance would hinge on an open skies deal between <location>Britain</location> and the <location>United States</location> to liberalise <misc>trans-Atlantic</misc> air traffic , which would create greater competition on the routes . </response>


Lang said he supported conditions proposed by Britain 's Office of Fair Trading , which was asked to examine the case last month .

<response> <person>Lang</person> said he supported conditions proposed by <location>Britain</location> 's <organization>Office of Fair Trading</organization> , which was asked to examine the case last month . </response>


" I agree ... that without suitable undertakings the alliance would be likely to lead to a significant loss of actual and potential passengers , on those routes where BA and AA currently compete and for all passengers on the trans-Atlantic market route between the UK and U.S. , " he said .

<response> " I agree ... that without suitable undertakings the alliance would be likely to lead to a significant loss of actual and potential passengers , on those routes where <organization>BA</organization> and <organization>AA</organization> currently compete and for all passengers on the <misc>trans-Atlantic</misc> market route between the <location>UK</location> and <location>U.S.</location> , " he said . </response>


His comments came just minutes after the latest set of open skies talks ended in London with no deal signed .

<response> His comments came just minutes after the latest set of open skies talks ended in <location>London</location> with no deal signed . </response>


Industry sources said there was no new date for fresh talks and blamed the deadlock on uncertainty over whether the British Airways-American deal would be cleared .

<response> Industry sources said there was no new date for fresh talks and blamed the deadlock on uncertainty over whether the <misc>British Airways-American</misc> deal would be cleared . </response>


The conditions for clearance of the alliance were that British Airways and American drop 168 slots at London Heathrow airport , the busiest in Europe .

<response> The conditions for clearance of the alliance were that <organization>British Airways</organization> and <organization>American</organization> drop 168 slots at <location>London Heathrow</location> airport , the busiest in <location>Europe</location> . </response>


American 's parent , AMR Corp. , said it did not view the terms as a " deal breaker . "

<response> <organization>American</organization> 's parent , <organization>AMR Corp.</organization> , said it did not view the terms as a " deal breaker . " </response>


<response> However , it called the conditions " more severe " than those imposed by other regulatory authorities on similar airline alliances . </response>


British Airways 's initial response was that " unconditional divestiture of slots is unprecedented and if done it must be on the basis of fair market value . "

<response> <organization>British Airways</organization> 's initial response was that " unconditional divestiture of slots is unprecedented and if done it must be on the basis of fair market value . " </response>


<response> It added that it would be " prepared to take reasonable steps to assist the introduction of additional competition . " </response>


The government also wants British Airways to drop a clause in its agreement with USAir that bars it from competing on trans-Atlantic routes , and said both British Airways and American should be prepared to reduce services on the London to Dallas-Fort Worth route in the event that a new entrant wishes to enter .

<response> The government also wants <organization>British Airways</organization> to drop a clause in its agreement with <organization>USAir</organization> that bars it from competing on <misc>trans-Atlantic</misc> routes , and said both <organization>British Airways</organization> and <organization>American</organization> should be prepared to reduce services on the <location>London</location> to <location>Dallas-Fort Worth</location> route in the event that a new entrant wishes to enter . </response>


It also suggested losing some slots on the London-to-Boston route .

<response> It also suggested losing some slots on the <misc>London-to-Boston</misc> route . </response>


The Office of Fair Trade called for British Airways / American to allow third-party access to their joint frequent flyer programme where the applicant does not have access to an equivalent programme .

<response> The <organization>Office of Fair Trade</organization> called for <organization>British Airways</organization> / <organization>American</organization> to allow third-party access to their joint frequent flyer programme where the applicant does not have access to an equivalent programme . </response>


Lang said responses should be made to the Office of Fair Trading by Jan. 10 , 1997 .

<response> <person>Lang</person> said responses should be made to the <organization>Office of Fair Trading</organization> by Jan. 10 , 1997 . </response>


Med oil products mostly lower as Elf strike ends .

<response> Med oil products mostly lower as <organization>Elf</organization> strike ends . </response>


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Mediterranean oil products were steady to mostly lower on Friday after Elf refinery workers voted to end their nine-day strike .

<response> Mediterranean oil products were steady to mostly lower on Friday after <organization>Elf</organization> refinery workers voted to end their nine-day strike . </response>


<response> Gas oil erased Thursday 's gains , plunging $ 5.50 a tonne in line with the screen . </response>


Volume was very thin and market remained long , with premiums down $ 1 at about high cif quotes +$0.50 basis Genoa . "

<response> Volume was very thin and market remained long , with premiums down $ 1 at about high cif quotes +$0.50 basis <organization>Genoa</organization> . " </response>


<response> The sharp moves on the screen make everyone nervous , " a trader said . </response>


Trades were discussed in 0.2 , 0.5 and one percent heating oil into Syria and Lebanon and there were fresh inquiries from France and Spain for low sulphur diesel .

<response> Trades were discussed in 0.2 , 0.5 and one percent heating oil into <location>Syria</location> and <location>Lebanon</location> and there were fresh inquiries from <location>France</location> and <location>Spain</location> for low sulphur diesel . </response>


Interest remains focussed on a tender by India for a second purchase of high speed diesel for January delivery .

<response> Interest remains focussed on a tender by <location>India</location> for a second purchase of high speed diesel for January delivery . </response>


<response> Fuel oil lost ground sharply with weaker crude , but also suffered from some pricing pressure . </response>


<response> High sulphur cracked fuel lost about $ 3 to $ 109-111 fob Med with several cargoes threatening to overhang the market . </response>


The chance of material heading north , talked earlier this week , may be in jeopardy now since American fuel oil is expected to head transatlantic following outages at two coking units in the U.S .

<response> The chance of material heading north , talked earlier this week , may be in jeopardy now since <misc>American</misc> fuel oil is expected to head transatlantic following outages at two coking units in the <location>U.S</location> . </response>


Up to 165,000 tonnes of fuel will have to find a new home and with the arbitrage from the U.S. to Europe open Rotterdam is a prime candidate .

<response> Up to 165,000 tonnes of fuel will have to find a new home and with the arbitrage from the <location>U.S.</location> to <location>Europe</location> open <location>Rotterdam</location> is a prime candidate . </response>


<response> Low sulphur prices were lower with cif Med pegged in the mid to low $ 140s . </response>


Gasoline prices fell after striking Elf refinery workers voted to go back to work , traders said .

<response> Gasoline prices fell after striking <organization>Elf</organization> refinery workers voted to go back to work , traders said . </response>


But an open arbitrage to the U.S. and tight Italian supplies after Elf scooped up Med material over the last week , continued to underpin prices into next week .

<response> But an open arbitrage to the <location>U.S.</location> and tight <misc>Italian</misc> supplies after <organization>Elf</organization> scooped up Med material over the last week , continued to underpin prices into next week . </response>


New meningitis scare hits Britain .

<response> New meningitis scare hits <location>Britain</location> . </response>


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A boy has died from meningitis and a girl from the same school has contracted the disease in the second such scare to hit Britain in as many weeks , health authorities said on Friday .

<response> A boy has died from meningitis and a girl from the same school has contracted the disease in the second such scare to hit <location>Britain</location> in as many weeks , health authorities said on Friday . </response>


The 16-year-old who attended Sale Grammar School in the northern England city of Manchester died less than a day after becoming ill .

<response> The 16-year-old who attended <organization>Sale Grammar School</organization> in the northern <location>England</location> city of <location>Manchester</location> died less than a day after becoming ill . </response>


<response> The 15-year-old girl is also suffering from the disease and hospital officials described her condition as serious . </response>


<response> " At the moment there is no evidence the two cases are linked . </response>


<response> However , we are assuming they are as a precaution for the time being , " a spokeswoman said . </response>


<response> The more than 1,260 students at the school are being given antibiotics as a precaution . </response>


Wales grappled with its own cluster of meningitis cases on a university campus in Cardiff .

<response> <location>Wales</location> grappled with its own cluster of meningitis cases on a university campus in <location>Cardiff</location> . </response>


<response> At least two people have died and hundreds have been vaccinated in an effort to contain the virus . </response>


In Scotland , eight people have died and hundreds more are fighting a widespread food-poisoning outbreak .

<response> In <location>Scotland</location> , eight people have died and hundreds more are fighting a widespread food-poisoning outbreak . </response>


<response> A health authority spokeswoman said 78 people suspected of having the disease , including 64 confirmed cases , were still being treated . </response>


Three were listed in poor condition .

<response> Three were listed in poor condition . </response>


More than 290 people have reported symptoms in Lanarkshire county , the worst-hit area , since the outbreak first came to light after people ate tainted meat pies at a pensioners ' lunch .

<response> More than 290 people have reported symptoms in <location>Lanarkshire</location> county , the worst-hit area , since the outbreak first came to light after people ate tainted meat pies at a pensioners ' lunch . </response>


Major 's office-Conservatives still have majority .

<response> <person>Major</person> 's <misc>office-Conservatives</misc> still have majority . </response>


LONDON 1996-12-06

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British Prime Minister John Major 's office said on Friday that rebel Conservative MP Sir John Gorst had not " resigned the whip " ( quit the parliamentary party ) and the government still had a majority in the 651-seat parliament .

<response> <misc>British</misc> Prime Minister <person>John Major</person> 's office said on Friday that rebel <misc>Conservative</misc> MP Sir <person>John Gorst</person> had not " resigned the whip " ( quit the parliamentary party ) and the government still had a majority in the 651-seat parliament . </response>


" He ( Gorst ) isreserving the right not to cooperate , but he has not resigned the whip .

<response> " He ( <person>Gorst</person> ) isreserving the right not to cooperate , but he has not resigned the whip . </response>


The government still has a majority , " a spokesman from Major 's office in Downing Street said .

<response> The government still has a majority , " a spokesman from <person>Major</person> 's office in <location>Downing Street</location> said . </response>


Gorst 's office said later the MP would not feel himself obliged to vote with the government .

<response> <person>Gorst</person> 's office said later the MP would not feel himself obliged to vote with the government . </response>


<response> He said at one point during a press conference : " I have seen my whip ( party manager ) for next week which , of course , does n't mean very much to me now . " </response>


Before Gorst 's statement , Major had a one-seat majority in the 651-seat House of Commons lower house of parliament .

<response> Before <person>Gorst</person> 's statement , <person>Major</person> had a one-seat majority in the 651-seat <organization>House of Commons</organization> lower house of parliament . </response>


In his formal statement , Gorst said : " I am today withdrawing my cooperation from the government and shall not treat the " whip ' as either a summons to attend the House of Commons or as placing me under any obligation to vote as advised . "

<response> In his formal statement , <person>Gorst</person> said : " I am today withdrawing my cooperation from the government and shall not treat the " whip ' as either a summons to attend the <organization>House of Commons</organization> or as placing me under any obligation to vote as advised . " </response>


Gorst resigned over a hospital closure in his constituency .

<response> <person>Gorst</person> resigned over a hospital closure in his constituency . </response>


Electronic Data bags flight data contract .

<response> <organization>Electronic Data</organization> bags flight data contract . </response>


LONDON 1996-12-06