Information technology firm Electronic Data Systems said on Friday it had bagged a contract for the first air traffic control project being funded under the Private Finance Initiative .

<response> Information technology firm <organization>Electronic Data Systems</organization> said on Friday it had bagged a contract for the first air traffic control project being funded under the Private Finance Initiative . </response>


In a statement , EDS said the contract would be in the region of 50 million stg .

<response> In a statement , <organization>EDS</organization> said the contract would be in the region of 50 million stg . </response>


The contract involved upgrading the flight data processing system at the Oceanic Control Centre in Prestwick in south west Scotland for National Air Traffic Services Ltd ( NATS ) , subsidiary of the Civil Aviation Authority .

<response> The contract involved upgrading the flight data processing system at the <location>Oceanic Control Centre</location> in <location>Prestwick</location> in south west <location>Scotland</location> for <organization>National Air Traffic Services Ltd</organization> ( <organization>NATS</organization> ) , subsidiary of the <organization>Civil Aviation Authority</organization> . </response>


The system is responsible for the control of aircraft flying transatlantic routes from Europe and North America .

<response> The system is responsible for the control of aircraft flying transatlantic routes from <location>Europe</location> and <location>North America</location> . </response>


<response> The system , which would use satellite technology , is scheduled to enter service in 2000 . </response>


-- London Newsroom +44-171-542 7717

<response> -- <organization>London Newsroom</organization> +44-171-542 7717 </response>


RTRS - Cricket - Play restarts in Australia-West Indies match .

<response> <organization>RTRS</organization> - Cricket - Play restarts in <misc>Australia-West Indies</misc> match . </response>


MELBOURNE 1996-12-06

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


Play restarted in the first World Series limited overs match between West Indies and Australia after a rain delay of 50 minutes on Friday .

<response> Play restarted in the first <misc>World Series</misc> limited overs match between <location>West Indies</location> and <location>Australia</location> after a rain delay of 50 minutes on Friday . </response>


West Indies resumed their innings on 53 for two with opener Sherwin Campbell on 25 and Shivnarine Chanderpaul 10 .

<response> <location>West Indies</location> resumed their innings on 53 for two with opener <person>Sherwin Campbell</person> on 25 and <person>Shivnarine Chanderpaul</person> 10 . </response>


<response> Rain earlier delayed the start of play by 30 minutes . </response>


-- Sydney Newsroom 61-2 9373-1800

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


Cricket - Pakistan beat New Zealand by 46 runs .

<response> Cricket - <location>Pakistan</location> beat <location>New Zealand</location> by 46 runs . </response>


SIALKOT , Pakistan 1996-12-06

<response> <location>SIALKOT</location> , <location>Pakistan</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


Pakistan beat New Zealand by 46 runs on Friday to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match one-day series .

<response> <location>Pakistan</location> beat <location>New Zealand</location> by 46 runs on Friday to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match one-day series . </response>


Scores : Pakistan 277-9 , New Zealand 231

<response> Scores : <location>Pakistan</location> 277-9 , <location>New Zealand</location> 231 </response>


Manitoba Pork forward contract PM prices - Dec 6 .

<response> <organization>Manitoba Pork</organization> forward contract PM prices - Dec 6 . </response>


WINNIPEG 1996-12-06

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


Manitoba Pork closing forward contract prices in Canadian dollars per hundred lbs ( Cwt ) for Dec 6 including minimum guaranteed price --

<response> <organization>Manitoba Pork</organization> closing forward contract prices in <misc>Canadian</misc> dollars per hundred lbs ( Cwt ) for Dec 6 including minimum guaranteed price -- </response>


<response> CONTRACT PREVIOUS CLOSE PM CLOSE PM CLOSING RANGE </response>


DATE PM CLOSE FIXED MINIMUM AT 1230 CST

<response> DATE PM CLOSE FIXED MINIMUM AT 1230 CST </response>


Feb 97 79.94 79.67 75.55 77.01-81.80


Mar 97 76.37 76.12 72.02 73.47-78.24


Apr 97 74.13 74.69 70.59 72.04-76.81


May 97 76.51 77.07 72.97 74.42-79.19


Jun 97 77.53 77.24 73.17 74.62-79.35


Jul 97 74.45 74.01 69.95 71.39-76.12


Aug 97 72.41 72.07 68.01 69.45-74.18


Sep 97 69.18 69.24 65.17 66.61-71.34


Oct 97 68.00 68.05 63.98 65.43-70.16


Nov 97 68.00 68.05 63.98 65.43-70.16


Note : Manitoba Government Price Index ( C$ per cwt ) -

<response> Note : <organization>Manitoba</organization> Government Price Index ( <misc>C$</misc> per cwt ) - </response>


Dec 4 87.16


Manitoba 's Hog Price Range : 84.00-86.00 per cwt

<response> <organization>Manitoba</organization> 's Hog Price Range : 84.00-86.00 per cwt </response>


CAN / U.S. DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE : 1.3570

<response> <location>CAN</location> / <location>U.S.</location> DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE : 1.3570 </response>


Source : Manitoba Pork .

<response> Source : <organization>Manitoba Pork</organization> . </response>


( ( Winnipeg bureau 204-947-3548 ) )

<response> ( ( <location>Winnipeg</location> bureau 204-947-3548 ) ) </response>


Canadian West Coast Vessel Loadings - CWB .

<response> <misc>Canadian</misc> West Coast Vessel Loadings - CWB . </response>


WINNIPEG 1996-12-06


The Canadian Wheat Board reported six ships loading , 10 waiting and four due at the Canadian West Coast , as of Friday .

<response> The <organization>Canadian Wheat Board</organization> reported six ships loading , 10 waiting and four due at the <misc>Canadian</misc> West Coast , as of Friday . </response>


<response> The longest wait to load on the West Coast was 13 days . </response>


Two ship loaded in Thunder Bay , one waited and seven were due .

<response> Two ship loaded in <location>Thunder Bay</location> , one waited and seven were due . </response>


<response> Two ships loaded on the East Coast , three waited to load , six were due . </response>


Port Loading Waiting

<response> Port Loading Waiting </response>


Vancouver 5 7

<response> <location>Vancouver</location> 5 7 </response>


Prince Rupert 1 3

<response> <location>Prince Rupert</location> 1 3 </response>


( ( Gilbert Le Gras 204 947 3548 ) )

<response> ( ( <person>Gilbert Le Gras</person> 204 947 3548 ) ) </response>


New York timecharter fixtures - Dec 6 .

<response> <location>New York</location> timecharter fixtures - Dec 6 . </response>


NEW YORK 1996-12-06

<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


No new fixtures reported from New York .

<response> No new fixtures reported from <location>New York</location> . </response>


-- New York Commodities Desk +1 212 859 1640

<response> -- <organization>New York Commodities Desk</organization> +1 212 859 1640 </response>


New York coal / ore / scrap fixtures - Dec 6 .

<response> <location>New York</location> coal / ore / scrap fixtures - Dec 6 . </response>


NEW YORK 1996-12-06


ORE - Maritime Queen 70,000 tonnes Dampier / Kaohsiung 20-30/12 $ 5.25 fio 35,000 / 30,000 China Steel .

<response> ORE - <misc>Maritime Queen</misc> 70,000 tonnes <location>Dampier</location> / <location>Kaohsiung</location> 20-30/12 $ 5.25 fio 35,000 / 30,000 <organization>China Steel</organization> . </response>


<response> -- <organization>New York Commodities</organization> Desk +1 212 859 1640 </response>


Clean tankers fixtures and enquiries - 2321 GMT .

<response> Clean tankers fixtures and enquiries - 2321 <misc>GMT</misc> . </response>


FIXTURES -


WESTERN HEMISPHERE -

<response> WESTERN HEMISPHERE - </response>


Danila 28.5 16/12 Caribs / up W224 Mobil .

<response> <misc>Danila</misc> 28.5 16/12 <location>Caribs</location> / up W224 <organization>Mobil</organization> . </response>


-- New York Commodities Desk , 212-859-1640

<response> -- <organization>New York Commodities</organization> Desk , 212-859-1640 </response>


Dirty tanker fixtures and enquiries - 2317 GMT .

<response> Dirty tanker fixtures and enquiries - 2317 <misc>GMT</misc> . </response>


MIDEAST / RED SEA -

<response> MIDEAST / <location>RED SEA</location> - </response>


Thai Resource 264 31/12 Ras Tanura / Red Sea W46.50 Mobil .

<response> <misc>Thai Resource</misc> 264 31/12 <location>Ras Tanura</location> / <location>Red Sea</location> W46.50 <organization>Mobil</organization> . </response>


MEDITERRANEAN -

<response> <misc>MEDITERRANEAN</misc> - </response>


Lula I 85 25/12 Sidi Kreir / Augusta W100 Exxon .

<response> <misc>Lula I</misc> 85 25/12 <location>Sidi Kreir</location> / <location>Augusta</location> W100 <organization>Exxon</organization> . </response>


Spetses 139 17/12 Sidi Kreir / Augusta W97.50 Exxon .

<response> <misc>Spetses</misc> 139 17/12 <location>Sidi Kreir</location> / <location>Augusta</location> W97.50 <organization>Exxon</organization> . </response>


Mesipia 77.5 17/12 Bajaia / Fos W105 Exxon .

<response> <misc>Mesipia</misc> 77.5 17/12 <location>Bajaia</location> / <location>Fos</location> W105 <organization>Exxon</organization> . </response>


NYC Jan refunding has its 1st Euro floating rate .

<response> <misc>NYC</misc> Jan refunding has its 1st <misc>Euro</misc> floating rate . </response>


NEW YORK 1996-12-06

<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


New York City on Friday said that it planned a $ 775 million refunding for January that will include its first floating rate issue of taxable debt for European investors .

<response> <location>New York City</location> on Friday said that it planned a $ 775 million refunding for January that will include its first floating rate issue of taxable debt for <misc>European</misc> investors . </response>


A city official , who declined to be named , explained that Goldman , Sachs , which this summer was demoted to the second tier of the syndicate , proposed the floating rate issue and as a result was promoted to book runner for this offering .

<response> A city official , who declined to be named , explained that <organization>Goldman , Sachs</organization> , which this summer was demoted to the second tier of the syndicate , proposed the floating rate issue and as a result was promoted to book runner for this offering . </response>


<response> By selling the floating rate debt , the city hopes to establish a benchmark , the city official said , adding that it needed a large deal to accomplish this objective . </response>


The city in late June sold its first issue of Euronotes , a strategy that it says saved it $ 500,000 in interest costs , and it has been trying to build on this strategy of expanding the pool of potential investors since then .

<response> The city in late June sold its first issue of <misc>Euronotes</misc> , a strategy that it says saved it $ 500,000 in interest costs , and it has been trying to build on this strategy of expanding the pool of potential investors since then . </response>


In November , New York City said it became the first U.S. municipality to offer bonds for sale in European markets by competitive bidding as it listed taxable bonds on the London Stock Exchange .

<response> In November , <location>New York City</location> said it became the first <location>U.S.</location> municipality to offer bonds for sale in <misc>European</misc> markets by competitive bidding as it listed taxable bonds on the <organization>London Stock Exchange</organization> . </response>


<response> The refunding planned for January also includes a $ 475 million tax-exempt offering . </response>


<response> No specific date in January has been selected for the debt sale , the official added . </response>


-- Joan Gralla , 212-859-1654

<response> -- <person>Joan Gralla</person> , 212-859-1654 </response>


USDA gross cutout hide and offal value .

<response> <organization>USDA</organization> gross cutout hide and offal value . </response>


DES MOINES 1996-12-06

<response> <location>DES MOINES</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


<response> The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter steer for Friday was estimated at $ 9.54 per cwt live , dn 0.05 when compared to Thursday 's value . </response>


- USDA

<response> - <organization>USDA</organization> </response>


Wall St speculates about Santa Fe savior .

<response> <location>Wall St</location> speculates about <location>Santa Fe</location> savior . </response>


Brendan Intindola

<response> <person>Brendan Intindola</person> </response>


NEW YORK 1996-12-06


Homestake Mining Co tops Wall Street 's list as the most likely white knight buyer for Santa Fe Pacific Gold Corp if Santa Fe rejects unsolicited suitor Newmont Mining Corp .

<response> <organization>Homestake Mining Co</organization> tops <location>Wall Street</location> 's list as the most likely white knight buyer for <organization>Santa Fe Pacific Gold Corp</organization> if <organization>Santa Fe</organization> rejects unsolicited suitor <organization>Newmont Mining Corp</organization> . </response>


Santa Fe is so far mum on the more than $ 2 billion stock swap takeover proposal from Newmont , announced Thursday .

<response> <organization>Santa Fe</organization> is so far mum on the more than $ 2 billion stock swap takeover proposal from <organization>Newmont</organization> , announced Thursday . </response>


Wall Street , since the bid , has speculated that any deal between Newmont and Santa Fe would be a " bear hug , " or a reluctantly negotiated agreement where the buyer is not necessarily a friendly suitor .

<response> <location>Wall Street</location> , since the bid , has speculated that any deal between <organization>Newmont</organization> and <organization>Santa Fe</organization> would be a " bear hug , " or a reluctantly negotiated agreement where the buyer is not necessarily a friendly suitor . </response>


Newmont said the companies have had previous contact , though declined to detail the encounters .

<response> <organization>Newmont</organization> said the companies have had previous contact , though declined to detail the encounters . </response>


Analysts predict Santa Fe will go to the highest bidder , and that if a rival buyer is found , Newmont may not be able to match its offer .

<response> Analysts predict <organization>Santa Fe</organization> will go to the highest bidder , and that if a rival buyer is found , <organization>Newmont</organization> may not be able to match its offer . </response>


They said the Santa Fe deal , which includes desirable Nevada mining territory , would only payoff for Newmont longer term .

<response> They said the <organization>Santa Fe</organization> deal , which includes desirable <location>Nevada</location> mining territory , would only payoff for <organization>Newmont</organization> longer term . </response>


Newmont , in fact , will not benefit from the Santa Fe acquisition on an earnings basis for at least two years , which also limits its capacity to raise its offer .

<response> <organization>Newmont</organization> , in fact , will not benefit from the <organization>Santa Fe</organization> acquisition on an earnings basis for at least two years , which also limits its capacity to raise its offer . </response>


<response> Any deal , friendly or hostile , would almost assuredly be a stock swap , which is necessary to preserve the tax-free , pooling-of-interest accounting , they said . </response>


Analysts and arbitrageurs immediately ruled out Barrick Gold Corp and Bre-X Minerals Ltd as Santa Fe saviors because they are locked in negotiations over their splitting Indonesia 's Busang vast gold deposit .

<response> Analysts and arbitrageurs immediately ruled out <organization>Barrick Gold Corp</organization> and <organization>Bre-X Minerals Ltd</organization> as <organization>Santa Fe</organization> saviors because they are locked in negotiations over their splitting <location>Indonesia</location> 's <organization>Busang</organization> vast gold deposit . </response>


Placer Dome Inc too was considered unlikley because it is focusing on geographic expansion in areas that do match Santa Fe 's Nevada , South America and Central Asia presence , they said .

<response> <organization>Placer Dome Inc</organization> too was considered unlikley because it is focusing on geographic expansion in areas that do match <organization>Santa Fe</organization> 's <location>Nevada</location> , <location>South America</location> and <location>Central Asia</location> presence , they said . </response>


A Homestake spokesman was not immediately available to comment on speculation that it tops the list .

<response> A <organization>Homestake</organization> spokesman was not immediately available to comment on speculation that it tops the list . </response>


Homestake , based in San Francisco , operates gold mines in the United States , Australia , Chile and Canada .

<response> <organization>Homestake</organization> , based in <location>San Francisco</location> , operates gold mines in the <location>United States</location> , <location>Australia</location> , <location>Chile</location> and <location>Canada</location> . </response>


<response> Earnings in 1995 were $ 0.22 per share , or $ 30.3 million , on revenues of $ 746.3 million . </response>


Santa Fe is headquartered Albuquerque , N.M. and reported 1995 earnings of $ 0.30 per share , or $ 40 million , on revenues of $ 350 million .

<response> <organization>Santa Fe</organization> is headquartered <location>Albuquerque</location> , <location>N.M.</location> and reported 1995 earnings of $ 0.30 per share , or $ 40 million , on revenues of $ 350 million . </response>


Santa Fe has mining and exploration operations in Nevada , California , Montana , Canada , Brazil , Australia , Chile , Kazakstan , Mexico and Ghana .

<response> <organization>Santa Fe</organization> has mining and exploration operations in <location>Nevada</location> , <location>California</location> , <location>Montana</location> , <location>Canada</location> , <location>Brazil</location> , <location>Australia</location> , <location>Chile</location> , <location>Kazakstan</location> , <location>Mexico</location> and <location>Ghana</location> . </response>


PaineWebber analyst Marc Cohen said he lowered his rating on Newmont to neutral from attractive today because if Newmont merged with Santa Fe , investors would have to wait until the second half of 1998 to realize earnings accretion .

<response> <organization>PaineWebber</organization> analyst <person>Marc Cohen</person> said he lowered his rating on <organization>Newmont</organization> to neutral from attractive today because if <organization>Newmont</organization> merged with <organization>Santa Fe</organization> , investors would have to wait until the second half of 1998 to realize earnings accretion . </response>


" I think Homestake could come in as a white knight , but how much is someone willing to come in above the Newmont number .

<response> " I think <organization>Homestake</organization> could come in as a white knight , but how much is someone willing to come in above the <organization>Newmont</organization> number . </response>


One would have to outbid by at least 15 percent , but there is going to be a ( Santa Fe ) deal with someone , " he said .

<response> One would have to outbid by at least 15 percent , but there is going to be a ( <organization>Santa Fe</organization> ) deal with someone , " he said . </response>


" Longer term , two to three years out , ( a Newmont-Santa Fe deal ) is positive , it does all the right things .

<response> " Longer term , two to three years out , ( a <misc>Newmont-Santa Fe</misc> deal ) is positive , it does all the right things . </response>


<response> But in the near-term it is , at worst , neutral , " the analyst added . </response>


Newmont proposed to Santa Fe a stock-swap merger at a ratio of 0.33 Newmont shares for each Santa Fe shares .

<response> <organization>Newmont</organization> proposed to <location>Santa Fe</location> a stock-swap merger at a ratio of 0.33 <organization>Newmont</organization> shares for each <organization>Santa Fe</organization> shares . </response>


In Friday New York Stock Exchange trade , Newmonth was off 1/2 to 46-5/8 while Santa Fe added 1/4 to 15-1/8 .

<response> In Friday <organization>New York Stock Exchange</organization> trade , <organization>Newmonth</organization> was off 1/2 to 46-5/8 while <organization>Santa Fe</organization> added 1/4 to 15-1/8 . </response>


" Newmont said it wants to discuss a friendly deal with Santa Fe , which is almost always a euphemism for ' We have more money in our pocket , ' " said an arb , referring to a possible sweetened bid from Newmont .

<response> " <organization>Newmont</organization> said it wants to discuss a friendly deal with <organization>Santa Fe</organization> , which is almost always a euphemism for ' We have more money in our pocket , ' " said an arb , referring to a possible sweetened bid from <organization>Newmont</organization> . </response>


Two other arbs called Newmont 's move a " a 32 cent bid " because there is no formal tender offer , only the proposal letter " mailed " to Santa Fe 's board .

<response> Two other arbs called <organization>Newmont</organization> 's move a " a 32 cent bid " because there is no formal tender offer , only the proposal letter " mailed " to <organization>Santa Fe</organization> 's board . </response>


-- Wall Street Desk , 212-859-1734 .

<response> -- <organization>Wall Street Desk</organization> , 212-859-1734 . </response>


Russ Berrie president to retire in July .

<response> <organization>Russ Berrie</organization> president to retire in July . </response>


OAKLAND , N.J. 1996-12-06

<response> <location>OAKLAND</location> , <location>N.J.</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


Russ Berrie and Co Inc said on Friday that A. Curts Cooke will retire as president and chief operating officer effective July 1 , 1997 .

<response> <organization>Russ Berrie and Co Inc</organization> said on Friday that <person>A. Curts Cooke</person> will retire as president and chief operating officer effective July 1 , 1997 . </response>


Cooke will provide consulting services to the company through July 1 , 1998 , and will continue to serve as a director , the toy and gift maker said .

<response> <person>Cooke</person> will provide consulting services to the company through July 1 , 1998 , and will continue to serve as a director , the toy and gift maker said . </response>


Zimbabwe executes convicted murderer .

<response> <location>Zimbabwe</location> executes convicted murderer . </response>


HARARE 1996-12-06

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


Zimbabwe hanged a convicted murderer on Friday , bringing to eight the number of executions carried out in the past year .

<response> <location>Zimbabwe</location> hanged a convicted murderer on Friday , bringing to eight the number of executions carried out in the past year . </response>


A statement said Piniel Sindiso Ncube was hanged at dawn .

<response> A statement said <person>Piniel Sindiso Ncube</person> was hanged at dawn . </response>


President Robert Mugabe 's government has resisted pressure from local and international human rights groups to abolish the death sentence .

<response> President <person>Robert Mugabe</person> 's government has resisted pressure from local and international human rights groups to abolish the death sentence . </response>


Multinational commander going back to east Zaire .

<response> Multinational commander going back to east <location>Zaire</location> . </response>


Jonathan Wright

<response> <person>Jonathan Wright</person> </response>


NAIROBI 1996-12-06

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


The Canadian general in charge of a multinational force for eastern Zaire said on Friday he was going back to Zaire for more information about the plight of about 165,000 Rwandan refugees adrift in the countryside .

<response> The <misc>Canadian</misc> general in charge of a multinational force for eastern <location>Zaire</location> said on Friday he was going back to <location>Zaire</location> for more information about the plight of about 165,000 <misc>Rwandan</misc> refugees adrift in the countryside . </response>


Lieutenant-General Maurice Baril told a news conference in Nairobi his main concern was for a large group of about 150,000 refugees living off the land in a valley about 65 km ( 40 miles ) west of the eastern city of Goma .

<response> Lieutenant-General <person>Maurice Baril</person> told a news conference in <location>Nairobi</location> his main concern was for a large group of about 150,000 refugees living off the land in a valley about 65 km ( 40 miles ) west of the eastern city of <location>Goma</location> . </response>


If he decided it was necessary and safe for the aircrew , he would not hesitate to order airdrops of food for the refugees , even against the wishes of the government in Kinshasa and the Zairean rebels who control much of eastern Zaire , he said .

<response> If he decided it was necessary and safe for the aircrew , he would not hesitate to order airdrops of food for the refugees , even against the wishes of the government in <location>Kinshasa</location> and the <misc>Zairean</misc> rebels who control much of eastern <location>Zaire</location> , he said . </response>


" Tomorrow I 'm going into Rwanda and my intention is to go across into eastern Zaire and try to find out for the second time what the situation is on the ground , " he said .

<response> " Tomorrow I 'm going into <location>Rwanda</location> and my intention is to go across into eastern <location>Zaire</location> and try to find out for the second time what the situation is on the ground , " he said . </response>


General Baril saw rebel leader Laurent Kabila in Goma last week but the rebels told him the crisis was over because most of the Rwandan refugees have already gone home .

<response> General <person>Baril</person> saw rebel leader <person>Laurent Kabila</person> in <location>Goma</location> last week but the rebels told him the crisis was over because most of the <misc>Rwandan</misc> refugees have already gone home . </response>


The rebels do not want the multinational force to deploy on the ground , for fear it might help the Zairean army regain control of the area .

<response> The rebels do not want the multinational force to deploy on the ground , for fear it might help the <misc>Zairean</misc> army regain control of the area . </response>


Kinshasa opposes airdrops , apparently because the food could fall into the hands of the rebels and their local supporters .

<response> <location>Kinshasa</location> opposes airdrops , apparently because the food could fall into the hands of the rebels and their local supporters . </response>


Canadian Defence Minister Doug Young said on Thursday that the multinational force would probably not have to make food airdrops or intervene militarily in any major way .

<response> <misc>Canadian</misc> Defence Minister <person>Doug Young</person> said on Thursday that the multinational force would probably not have to make food airdrops or intervene militarily in any major way . </response>


" It does n't look as though they ( airdrops ) are going to be required in any significant way because the NGOs ( non-governmental organisations ) are in that area on the border between Zaire and Rwanda , " Young told reporters .

<response> " It does n't look as though they ( airdrops ) are going to be required in any significant way because the NGOs ( non-governmental organisations ) are in that area on the border between <location>Zaire</location> and <location>Rwanda</location> , " <person>Young</person> told reporters . </response>


But General Baril said it would be premature to rule out any course of action until he had more information .

<response> But General <person>Baril</person> said it would be premature to rule out any course of action until he had more information . </response>


<response> " We hope that if the front moves forward or stabilises then we will have access ( to the large group of refugees ) with reconnaissance or humanitarian agencies . </response>


<response> " If they ca n't move because they are too weak , then we will probably consider very seriously using air delivery means ( airdrops ) ...It 's complex , it 's dangerous for the air crew that fly in there and it will have to be absolutely necessary . </response>


<response> If it is necessary , I wo n't hesitate to use it , " he said . </response>


Asked if he would disregard the objections of the Zairean government , he said : " It would have to be in the last resort .

<response> Asked if he would disregard the objections of the <misc>Zairean</misc> government , he said : " It would have to be in the last resort . </response>


<response> It would have to mean that tens of thousands of lives are in danger . </response>


<response> Do you think that I would have a conscience problem doing it or not at that time ? </response>


And my mandate is also under Chapter Seven to operate in eastern Zaire . "

<response> And my mandate is also under Chapter Seven to operate in eastern <location>Zaire</location> . " </response>


Under Chapter Seven of the U.N. charter , the Security Council has wide powers to preserve peace and security .

<response> Under Chapter Seven of the <organization>U.N.</organization> charter , the <organization>Security Council</organization> has wide powers to preserve peace and security . </response>


" I know their ( the Zairean government 's ) position and I know it 's very delicate and we are very sensitive to their position also , " the general added .

<response> " I know their ( the <misc>Zairean</misc> government 's ) position and I know it 's very delicate and we are very sensitive to their position also , " the general added . </response>


He denied that his contacts , criticised by Kinshasa , with the Zairean rebels amounted to negotiations .

<response> He denied that his contacts , criticised by <location>Kinshasa</location> , with the <misc>Zairean</misc> rebels amounted to negotiations . </response>


" I do n't negotiate , " he said . "

<response> " I do n't negotiate , " he said . " </response>


<response> I coordinate with those who are holding ground and that 's a wise thing to do . </response>


<response> When we do n't know where the front is , we do n't know what the risk is . " </response>


Baril said that apart from the group of 150,000 , U.S. and British reconnaissance plans had tracked two much smaller groups of refugees -- one of up to 1,000 north of the town of Masisi and one of up to 8,000 on the road from Bukavu west to Kindu .

<response> <person>Baril</person> said that apart from the group of 150,000 , <location>U.S.</location> and <misc>British</misc> reconnaissance plans had tracked two much smaller groups of refugees -- one of up to 1,000 north of the town of Masisi and one of up to 8,000 on the road from <location>Bukavu</location> west to <location>Kindu</location> . </response>


The Kisangani office of the medical charity Medecins sans Frontieres said on Friday that more than 100,000 refugees were trekking northwest from the Goma-Bukavu area and many of them were now in the town of Walikale .

<response> The <location>Kisangani</location> office of the medical charity <organization>Medecins sans Frontieres</organization> said on Friday that more than 100,000 refugees were trekking northwest from the <location>Goma-Bukavu</location> area and many of them were now in the town of <location>Walikale</location> . </response>


<response> The general did not mention these refugees , who are on the outer limit of the strip the planes have been checking . </response>


Mauritius put on cyclone alert .

<response> <location>Mauritius</location> put on cyclone alert . </response>


PORT LOUIS 1996-12-06

<response> <location>PORT LOUIS</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


Mauritian authorities put the Indian Ocean island on cyclone alert on Friday .

<response> <misc>Mauritian</misc> authorities put the <location>Indian Ocean</location> island on cyclone alert on Friday . </response>


The weather services office said the centre of the intense tropical cyclone Daniella was 570 km ( 310 miles ) north by northwest of the island on Friday afternoon and was moving south by southwest at eight km an hour ( four knots ) .

<response> The weather services office said the centre of the intense tropical cyclone <misc>Daniella</misc> was 570 km ( 310 miles ) north by northwest of the island on Friday afternoon and was moving south by southwest at eight km an hour ( four knots ) . </response>


Although not threatening Mauritius directly , it is coming closer to the island and could change direction , it added .

<response> Although not threatening <location>Mauritius</location> directly , it is coming closer to the island and could change direction , it added . </response>


Winds up to 75 km an hour ( 40 knots ) could blow over Mauritius during the night of Friday to Saturday , it said .

<response> Winds up to 75 km an hour ( 40 knots ) could blow over <location>Mauritius</location> during the night of Friday to Saturday , it said . </response>


The weather in the capital Port Louis was heavily cloudy on Friday afternoon with occasional showers .

<response> The weather in the capital <location>Port Louis</location> was heavily cloudy on Friday afternoon with occasional showers . </response>


The northeastern coast of the nearby island of Madagascar has also gone on alert .

<response> The northeastern coast of the nearby island of <location>Madagascar</location> has also gone on alert . </response>


U.N. evacuates staff from Central African Republic .

<response> <organization>U.N.</organization> evacuates staff from <location>Central African Republic</location> . </response>


ABIDJAN 1996-12-06

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


The United Nations evacuated its staff in the Central African Republic on Friday because of mounting violence in a two-week-old army mutiny in the capital , a U.N. official said .

<response> The <organization>United Nations</organization> evacuated its staff in the <location>Central African Republic</location> on Friday because of mounting violence in a two-week-old army mutiny in the capital , a <organization>U.N.</organization> official said . </response>


The official from the U.N. refugee agency UNHCR said a chartered plane had picked up the staff from Bangui and was heading for Abidjan , Ivory Coast .

<response> The official from the <organization>U.N.</organization> refugee agency <organization>UNHCR</organization> said a chartered plane had picked up the staff from <location>Bangui</location> and was heading for <location>Abidjan</location> , <location>Ivory Coast</location> . </response>


Senegal proposes foreign minister for U.N. post .

<response> <location>Senegal</location> proposes foreign minister for <organization>U.N.</organization> post . </response>


DAKAR 1996-12-06

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


Senegal 's President Abdou Diouf said on Friday he was proposing his foreign minister Moustapha Niasse for the post of United Nations secretary-general .

<response> <location>Senegal</location> 's President <person>Abdou Diouf</person> said on Friday he was proposing his foreign minister <person>Moustapha Niasse</person> for the post of <organization>United Nations</organization> secretary-general . </response>


Diouf announced his intention to reporters when he returned from the Franco-African summit in Burkina Faso where an African successor to Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali was discussed .

<response> <person>Diouf</person> announced his intention to reporters when he returned from the <misc>Franco-African</misc> summit in <location>Burkina Faso</location> where an <misc>African</misc> successor to Secretary-General <person>Boutros Boutros-Ghali</person> was discussed . </response>


The United States has vetoed a second term for the Egyptian but left the door open for another African candidate .

<response> The <location>United States</location> has vetoed a second term for the <misc>Egyptian</misc> but left the door open for another <misc>African</misc> candidate . </response>


" If Africa does not wish to lose its turn we have to act fast , " Diouf said . "

<response> " If <location>Africa</location> does not wish to lose its turn we have to act fast , " <person>Diouf</person> said . " </response>


Some of my brother heads of state asked me if I would n't nominate Moustapha Niasse .

<response> Some of my brother heads of state asked me if I would n't nominate <person>Moustapha Niasse</person> . </response>


I see in him the profile of a secretray-general of the United Nations and I have given my endorsement . "

<response> I see in him the profile of a secretray-general of the <organization>United Nations</organization> and I have given my endorsement . " </response>


Ex-minister , son killed in Central Africa unrest .

<response> Ex-minister , son killed in <location>Central Africa</location> unrest . </response>


Raphael Kopessoua

<response> <person>Raphael Kopessoua</person> </response>


BANGUI 1996-12-06

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


A former cabinet minister in Central African Republic and his son were abducted from their home and murdered in growing ethnic violence in the capital Bangui , a government minister said on Friday .

<response> A former cabinet minister in <location>Central African Republic</location> and his son were abducted from their home and murdered in growing ethnic violence in the capital <location>Bangui</location> , a government minister said on Friday . </response>


With violence spiralling out of control , France voiced backing for the elected Bangui government but said its troops based in the former colony under defence pacts would not help it combat army mutineers .

<response> With violence spiralling out of control , <location>France</location> voiced backing for the elected <location>Bangui</location> government but said its troops based in the former colony under defence pacts would not help it combat army mutineers . </response>


" France cannot be involved in the domestic political debate , " President Jacques Chirac told a news conference at the end of a Franco-African summit in Burkina Faso .

<response> " <location>France</location> cannot be involved in the domestic political debate , " President <person>Jacques Chirac</person> told a news conference at the end of a <misc>Franco-African</misc> summit in <location>Burkina Faso</location> . </response>


" French troops may only take part in maintaining order to avoid major abuses and protect foreign communities , " he said .

<response> " <misc>French</misc> troops may only take part in maintaining order to avoid major abuses and protect foreign communities , " he said . </response>


Public Service Minister David Dofara , who is the head of the national Red Cross , told Reuters he had seen the bodies of former interior minister Christophe Grelombe and his son , who was not named .

<response> Public Service Minister <person>David Dofara</person> , who is the head of the national <organization>Red Cross</organization> , told <organization>Reuters</organization> he had seen the bodies of former interior minister <person>Christophe Grelombe</person> and his son , who was not named . </response>


Witnesses said they had been seized by troops loyal to President Ange-Felix Patasse at dawn on Thursday when they clashed with soldiers staging a mutiny since November 16 .

<response> Witnesses said they had been seized by troops loyal to President <person>Ange-Felix Patasse</person> at dawn on Thursday when they clashed with soldiers staging a mutiny since November 16 . </response>


Grelombe is from the Yakoma tribe to which most of the rebel soldiers belong .

<response> <person>Grelombe</person> is from the <misc>Yakoma</misc> tribe to which most of the rebel soldiers belong . </response>


The uprising began over pay demands but has turned into a campaign to topple Patasse , sparking ethnic violence and dividing the capital .

<response> The uprising began over pay demands but has turned into a campaign to topple <person>Patasse</person> , sparking ethnic violence and dividing the capital . </response>


The former minister and his son had been taken from their home close to the presidential palace , which is guarded by loyalist soldiers backed by French troops based in Bangui .

<response> The former minister and his son had been taken from their home close to the presidential palace , which is guarded by loyalist soldiers backed by <misc>French</misc> troops based in <location>Bangui</location> . </response>


The bodies were found on Thursday in an open field about two km ( one mile ) further away , said Dofora and other witnesses .

<response> The bodies were found on Thursday in an open field about two km ( one mile ) further away , said <person>Dofora</person> and other witnesses . </response>


The men were seized as loyalist forces and French troops fought gunbattles with mutineers who fired rockets into the city centre .

<response> The men were seized as loyalist forces and <misc>French</misc> troops fought gunbattles with mutineers who fired rockets into the city centre . </response>


A French-owned hotel was slightly damaged .

<response> A <misc>French-owned</misc> hotel was slightly damaged . </response>


Yakomas are hounded in stronghold districts of Patasse 's Baya people while other tribes have fled areas in rebel hands .

<response> <misc>Yakomas</misc> are hounded in stronghold districts of <person>Patasse</person> 's <misc>Baya</misc> people while other tribes have fled areas in rebel hands . </response>


Roadblocks have been erected in city districts while central Bangui , which is patrolled by French troops with tanks , is deserted .

<response> Roadblocks have been erected in city districts while central <location>Bangui</location> , which is patrolled by <misc>French</misc> troops with tanks , is deserted . </response>


<response> Shops and businesses have remained shut this week . </response>


The Franco-African summit decided to send a mission Bangui to seek ways of containing the mutiny and a threat of civil war .

<response> The <misc>Franco-African</misc> summit decided to send a mission <location>Bangui</location> to seek ways of containing the mutiny and a threat of civil war . </response>


Chirac said Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore would visit Bangui " in the coming hours " with the heads of state of Gabon , Mali and Chad to try and establish dialogue between authorities and rebels .

<response> <person>Chirac</person> said <location>Burkina Faso</location> President <person>Blaise Compaore</person> would visit <location>Bangui</location> " in the coming hours " with the heads of state of <location>Gabon</location> , <location>Mali</location> and <location>Chad</location> to try and establish dialogue between authorities and rebels . </response>


The mutiny forced Patasse to miss the summit .

<response> The mutiny forced <person>Patasse</person> to miss the summit . </response>


<response> His spokesman had predicted the meeting to send an assessment mission . </response>


Patasse , who won Central Africa 's first multi-party elections , refuses to resign .

<response> <person>Patasse</person> , who won <location>Central Africa</location> 's first multi-party elections , refuses to resign . </response>


<response> Church-led meadiation attempts hit deadlock over rebel demands for his departure . </response>


Soldiers staged mutinies in April and May , with French troops stepping in with tanks and helicopters to quell the more serious second uprising .

<response> Soldiers staged mutinies in April and May , with <misc>French</misc> troops stepping in with tanks and helicopters to quell the more serious second uprising . </response>


Patasse offered concessions and amnesty to rebels before the May rebellion ended after rebels looted the city centre .

<response> <person>Patasse</person> offered concessions and amnesty to rebels before the May rebellion ended after rebels looted the city centre . </response>


Rebels accuse Patasse of tribalism and of arming his civilian supporters and hired guns from Sudan and Chad .

<response> Rebels accuse <person>Patasse</person> of tribalism and of arming his civilian supporters and hired guns from <location>Sudan</location> and <location>Chad</location> . </response>


Mutineers have vowed to disarm all civilians and to chase out the foreign forces knwon as Codos .

<response> Mutineers have vowed to disarm all civilians and to chase out the foreign forces knwon as <misc>Codos</misc> . </response>


<response> Hospital sources and witnesses said about 10 people were known to have been killed in the more than two weeks of fighting , including two rebels killed in Thursday 's clashes . </response>


<response> An undetermined number of people are reported to have been abducted and killed outside the town by tribal vigilante groups . </response>


In Thursday 's fighting , French troops fired back as mutineers trying to break out of their strongholds rained mortar shells on the city centre .

<response> In Thursday 's fighting , <misc>French</misc> troops fired back as mutineers trying to break out of their strongholds rained mortar shells on the city centre . </response>


Five die as SAfrican crop plane hits pickup .

<response> Five die as <misc>SAfrican</misc> crop plane hits pickup . </response>


JOHANNESBURG 1996-12-06

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


Five people were killed when a crop-spraying plane preparing for takeoff crashed into a light delivery vehicle in South Africa 's North West region , state radio reported on Friday .

<response> Five people were killed when a crop-spraying plane preparing for takeoff crashed into a light delivery vehicle in <location>South Africa</location> 's <location>North West</location> region , state radio reported on Friday . </response>


The freak accident occurred in Mafikeng on Thursday .

<response> The freak accident occurred in <location>Mafikeng</location> on Thursday . </response>


<response> The pilot survived the crash , but the driver and passengers of the van were killed . </response>


WEATHER - Conditions at CIS airports - Dec 6 .

<response> WEATHER - Conditions at <location>CIS</location> airports - Dec 6 . </response>


MOSCOW 1996-12-06

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


No weather-related closures of CIS airports are expected on December 7 and 8 , the Russian Weather Service said on Friday .

<response> No weather-related closures of <location>CIS</location> airports are expected on December 7 and 8 , the <organization>Russian Weather Service</organization> said on Friday . </response>


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<response> -- <organization>Moscow Newsroom</organization> +7095 941 8520 </response>


Skinheads attack Bratislava Rabbi - police .

<response> Skinheads attack <location>Bratislava</location> Rabbi - police . </response>


BRATISLAVA 1996-12-06

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


Four skinheads attacked and insulted the rabbi of Bratislava , Baruch Meyers , in the city centre on Friday , but he escaped unharmed , a police spokesman told Reuters .

<response> Four skinheads attacked and insulted the rabbi of <location>Bratislava</location> , <person>Baruch Meyers</person> , in the city centre on Friday , but he escaped unharmed , a police spokesman told <organization>Reuters</organization> . </response>


<response> " A group of four skinheads attacked the rabbi , one kicked him in the hand but caused no injury , " the spokesman said . </response>


<response> " All four attackers were apprehended and two have been detained , " the spokesman added </response>


He was unable to give more details .

<response> He was unable to give more details . </response>


<response> " The further procedure is now in the hands of the local police investigator , " the spokesman said . </response>


It was the second attack by skinheads in two years on Meyers , an American .

<response> It was the second attack by skinheads in two years on <person>Meyers</person> , an <misc>American</misc> . </response>


Meyers was not available for comment .

<response> <person>Meyers</person> was not available for comment . </response>


Albanian jailed for threat of bomb suicide .

<response> <misc>Albanian</misc> jailed for threat of bomb suicide . </response>


TIRANA 1996-12-06

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


An Albanian court on Friday sentenced a man who threatened to blow himself up outside President Sali Berisha 's office to 13 years in jail for guerrilla action and illegal possession of arms .

<response> An <misc>Albanian</misc> court on Friday sentenced a man who threatened to blow himself up outside President <person>Sali Berisha</person> 's office to 13 years in jail for guerrilla action and illegal possession of arms . </response>


Buza last April said he would blow himself up outside the presidential palace unless he was allowed to speak to Berisha , who was at the time meeting Italian President Oscar Luigi Scalfaro .

<response> <person>Buza</person> last April said he would blow himself up outside the presidential palace unless he was allowed to speak to <person>Berisha</person> , who was at the time meeting <misc>Italian</misc> President <person>Oscar Luigi Scalfaro</person> . </response>


Buza was overpowered by riot police less than one hour after he began his action .

<response> <person>Buza</person> was overpowered by riot police less than one hour after he began his action . </response>


" Evaluating all the conditions of the case the court thinks the sentence should be lower than the minimum ( 15 years ) , " Tirana judge Qazim Gjonaj added .

<response> " Evaluating all the conditions of the case the court thinks the sentence should be lower than the minimum ( 15 years ) , " <location>Tirana</location> judge <person>Qazim Gjonaj</person> added . </response>


<response> The defendant denied the charges , saying his action was intended to urge the authorities to give him a $ 20,000 loan . </response>


Medical experts had concluded Buza was mentally unstable but fully responsible for the act he had committed , Gjonaj said .

<response> Medical experts had concluded <person>Buza</person> was mentally unstable but fully responsible for the act he had committed , <person>Gjonaj</person> said . </response>


Polish ex-communist president to visit Pope .

<response> <misc>Polish</misc> ex-communist president to visit Pope . </response>


WARSAW 1996-12-06

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


Poland 's ex-communist President Aleksander Kwasniewski is likely to visit Polish-born Pope John Paul in early 1997 despite uneasy relations between the Vatican and Warsaw , the foreign minister said on Friday .

<response> <location>Poland</location> 's ex-communist President <person>Aleksander Kwasniewski</person> is likely to visit Polish-born Pope <person>John Paul</person> in early 1997 despite uneasy relations between the <location>Vatican</location> and <location>Warsaw</location> , the foreign minister said on Friday . </response>


" President Kwasniewski plans to visit Italy on a invitation from President Oscar Scalfaro .

<response> " President <person>Kwasniewski</person> plans to visit <location>Italy</location> on a invitation from President <person>Oscar Scalfaro</person> . </response>


A meeting with the Pope is also planned , " Dariusz Rosati told a news conference .

<response> A meeting with the Pope is also planned , " <person>Dariusz Rosati</person> told a news conference . </response>


Rosati said that the atmosphere of the meeting , if it takes place , would largely depend on the progress in talks on ratification of a treaty between Warsaw and the Vatican .

<response> <person>Rosati</person> said that the atmosphere of the meeting , if it takes place , would largely depend on the progress in talks on ratification of a treaty between <location>Warsaw</location> and the <location>Vatican</location> . </response>


<response> The ratification of the treaty , which was signed in 1993 by the then right-centrist government , is being delayed by an ex-communist party , which won parliamentary elections in the same year and now dominates parliament . </response>


The party , the Democratic Left Alliance , says the agreement would give the Catholic Church too much influence over life in Poland and could infringe on rights of other religious groups and non-believers .

<response> The party , the <organization>Democratic Left Alliance</organization> , says the agreement would give the <organization>Catholic Church</organization> too much influence over life in <location>Poland</location> and could infringe on rights of other religious groups and non-believers . </response>


The relations with the Vatican have also been soured by a recent relaxation of Poland 's anti-abortion rules , which Kwasniewski signed into law last month .

<response> The relations with the <location>Vatican</location> have also been soured by a recent relaxation of <location>Poland</location> 's anti-abortion rules , which <person>Kwasniewski</person> signed into law last month . </response>


Russia warns Norilsk , not expected to liquidate it .

<response> <location>Russia</location> warns <organization>Norilsk</organization> , not expected to liquidate it . </response>


Lynnley Browning

<response> <person>Lynnley Browning</person> </response>


MOSCOW 1996-12-06

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


Russian Finance Minister Alexander Livshits warned financially-troubled Norilsk Nickel on Friday that it must pay overdue taxes , but analysts said the firm would not be liquidated or that its would assets would be frozen .

<response> <misc>Russian</misc> Finance Minister <person>Alexander Livshits</person> warned financially-troubled <organization>Norilsk Nickel</organization> on Friday that it must pay overdue taxes , but analysts said the firm would not be liquidated or that its would assets would be frozen . </response>


" Norilsk really is a big debtor , both to the federal and regional budgets , " said Konstantin Chernyshev , equities analyst at Moscow brokerage Rinaco Plus and a Norilsk watcher . "

<response> " <organization>Norilsk</organization> really is a big debtor , both to the federal and regional budgets , " said <person>Konstantin Chernyshev</person> , equities analyst at <location>Moscow</location> brokerage <organization>Rinaco Plus</organization> and a <organization>Norilsk</organization> watcher . " </response>


Livshits 's words are an attempt to put pressure on the company . "

<response> <person>Livshits</person> 's words are an attempt to put pressure on the company . " </response>


The official Itar-Tass news agency quoted Livshits as telling parliamentary deputies that RAO Norilsky Nikel 0#NKEL.RUO had to pay its tax arrears and that bankruptcy procedures applied to the metals group .

<response> The official <organization>Itar-Tass</organization> news agency quoted <person>Livshits</person> as telling parliamentary deputies that <organization>RAO Norilsky Nikel</organization> 0#NKEL.RUO had to pay its tax arrears and that bankruptcy procedures applied to the metals group . </response>


" If it was an unsolicited statement and a bolt out of the blue , then it obviously means something , " said Christopher Granville , chief economist at United City Bank in Moscow .

<response> " If it was an unsolicited statement and a bolt out of the blue , then it obviously means something , " said <person>Christopher Granville</person> , chief economist at <organization>United City Bank</organization> in <location>Moscow</location> . </response>


<response> " But if it was a response to a deputy 's question that was essentially loaded , then it was the only answer he could have given . " </response>


Russian tax and cabinet authorities , under pressure from the International Monetary Fund to boost tax revenues as a condition for receiving payments of a $ 10 billion , three-year loan to Moscow , have been striking fear into the hearts of some of Russia 's most prominent industrial firms by saying they must pay up or face liquidation .

<response> <misc>Russian</misc> tax and cabinet authorities , under pressure from the <organization>International Monetary Fund</organization> to boost tax revenues as a condition for receiving payments of a $ 10 billion , three-year loan to <location>Moscow</location> , have been striking fear into the hearts of some of <location>Russia</location> 's most prominent industrial firms by saying they must pay up or face liquidation . </response>


" They could freeze metal , but it 's not a long-term solution to the problem and would n't put money in the budget , " Chernyshev said . "

<response> " They could freeze metal , but it 's not a long-term solution to the problem and would n't put money in the budget , " <person>Chernyshev</person> said . " </response>


I do n't think they would do that . "

<response> I do n't think they would do that . " </response>


Entire social infrastructures in the icy Far North where Norilsk is based depend on the company , and Moscow has said it has no finances to resettle hundreds of thousands of people -- an expenditure which could far outstrip Norilsk 's debts .

<response> Entire social infrastructures in the icy Far North where <organization>Norilsk</organization> is based depend on the company , and <location>Moscow</location> has said it has no finances to resettle hundreds of thousands of people -- an expenditure which could far outstrip <organization>Norilsk</organization> 's debts . </response>


Norilsk officials declined to comment .

<response> <organization>Norilsk</organization> officials declined to comment . </response>


Analysts said the government , while anxious about Norilsk 's debts , is highly unlikely to bring the nickel , copper , cobalt , platinum and platinum group metals producer to its knees or take measures that could significantly affect output .

<response> Analysts said the government , while anxious about <organization>Norilsk</organization> 's debts , is highly unlikely to bring the nickel , copper , cobalt , platinum and platinum group metals producer to its knees or take measures that could significantly affect output . </response>


But it also wants Norilsk , the world 's second-largest nickel producer , to clean up its act .

<response> But it also wants <organization>Norilsk</organization> , the world 's second-largest nickel producer , to clean up its act . </response>


" The procedure of bankruptcy will be applied , " Tass quoted Livshits as telling Duma deputies about Norilsk .

<response> " The procedure of bankruptcy will be applied , " <organization>Tass</organization> quoted <person>Livshits</person> as telling <organization>Duma</organization> deputies about <organization>Norilsk</organization> . </response>


It indirectly quoted him as saying Norilsk should first pay salary arrears , which in the past have led to worker strikes .

<response> It indirectly quoted him as saying <organization>Norilsk</organization> should first pay salary arrears , which in the past have led to worker strikes . </response>


" It is unlikely that Norilsk will pay these debts in the near-term -- the company will remain a debtor in the near future , " Chernyshev said .

<response> " It is unlikely that <organization>Norilsk</organization> will pay these debts in the near-term -- the company will remain a debtor in the near future , " <person>Chernyshev</person> said . </response>


He estimated the company 's regional debts at least one trillion roubles and said 30 percent of the giant Krasnoyarsk regional budget was fuelled by Norilsk money .

<response> He estimated the company 's regional debts at least one trillion roubles and said 30 percent of the giant <location>Krasnoyarsk</location> regional budget was fuelled by <organization>Norilsk</organization> money . </response>


Norilsk 's new majority shareholder , Russian commerical bank Uneximbank , has said it is reorganising metal exports through Interrosimpex in order to boost revenues .

<response> <organization>Norilsk</organization> 's new majority shareholder , <misc>Russian</misc> commerical bank <organization>Uneximbank</organization> , has said it is reorganising metal exports through <organization>Interrosimpex</organization> in order to boost revenues . </response>


But the changes have yet to improve significantly Norilsk 's situation .

<response> But the changes have yet to improve significantly <organization>Norilsk</organization> 's situation . </response>


" Uneximbank has inherited a mountain and whether or not they climb out and over it remains to be seen , " said one metals source .

<response> " <organization>Uneximbank</organization> has inherited a mountain and whether or not they climb out and over it remains to be seen , " said one metals source . </response>


Norilsk said in September that it total debts , including unpaid salaries to workers , were 13 trillion roubles .

<response> <organization>Norilsk</organization> said in September that it total debts , including unpaid salaries to workers , were 13 trillion roubles . </response>


<response> The company said last month that it had worked out a tax payment schedule with authorities , after regional tax officials threatened to seize some nickel and copper assets . </response>


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


Estonian Tallinna Pank 11-mo net 46.6 mln kroons .

<response> <misc>Estonian</misc> <organization>Tallinna Pank</organization> 11-mo net 46.6 mln kroons . </response>


TALLINN 1996-12-06

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


Tallinna Pank , one of the largest banks in Estonia , made a 11-month 1996 net profit of 46.6 million kroons , the bank said on Friday .

<response> <organization>Tallinna Pank</organization> , one of the largest banks in <location>Estonia</location> , made a 11-month 1996 net profit of 46.6 million kroons , the bank said on Friday . </response>


<response> It said in a statement that it made profits of 4.5 million kroons in November . </response>


<response> The bank made a profit of 20.1 million kroons in the first half of the year . </response>


Tallinna Pank said its assets rose 17.8 million kroons to 1.84 billion kroons .

<response> <organization>Tallinna Pank</organization> said its assets rose 17.8 million kroons to 1.84 billion kroons . </response>


<response> Demand deposits rose to 855.8 million kroons from 834.6 million kroons and time deposits increased to 295.1 million kroons from 285.3 million kroons . </response>


-- Riga Newsroom , +371 721 5240

<response> -- <organization>Riga Newsroom</organization> , +371 721 5240 </response>


Russia ready for constructive work with Albright .

<response> <location>Russia</location> ready for constructive work with <person>Albright</person> . </response>


MOSCOW 1996-12-06

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


Russia said on Friday it expected a constructive relationship with Madeleine Albright , nominated by U.S. President Bill Clinton to be Secretary of State .

<response> <location>Russia</location> said on Friday it expected a constructive relationship with <person>Madeleine Albright</person> , nominated by <location>U.S.</location> President <person>Bill Clinton</person> to be Secretary of State . </response>


Interfax news agency quoted First Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov as saying Moscow was ready for " most active and constructive " work with Albright .

<response> <organization>Interfax</organization> news agency quoted First Deputy Foreign Minister <person>Igor Ivanov</person> as saying <location>Moscow</location> was ready for " most active and constructive " work with <person>Albright</person> . </response>


But he noted that policy would be shaped by Clinton and President Boris Yeltsin .

<response> But he noted that policy would be shaped by <person>Clinton</person> and President <person>Boris Yeltsin</person> . </response>


Clinton and Yeltsin are due to meet next March for their first summit since both were re-elected .

<response> <person>Clinton</person> and <person>Yeltsin</person> are due to meet next March for their first summit since both were re-elected . </response>


<response> " Our countries ' leaders have agreed to meet in March , 1997 . </response>


The Russian foreign ministry believes the new directions in the development of Russian-U.S. relations will be worked out there , " Ivanov told Interfax .

<response> The <misc>Russian</misc> foreign ministry believes the new directions in the development of <misc>Russian-U.S.</misc> relations will be worked out there , " <person>Ivanov</person> told <organization>Interfax</organization> . </response>


Interfax , outlining Albright 's biography , pointed out that she had defended Washington 's interests fiercely as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and that this had included actively supporting NATO 's plans to expand eastwards .

<response> <organization>Interfax</organization> , outlining <person>Albright</person> 's biography , pointed out that she had defended <location>Washington</location> 's interests fiercely as <location>U.S.</location> ambassador to the <organization>United Nations</organization> and that this had included actively supporting <organization>NATO</organization> 's plans to expand eastwards . </response>


Russia opposes NATO 's plans to take in countries of eastern and central Europe which used to be part of the Soviet-led Warsaw Pact , saying such moves would threaten its security .

<response> <location>Russia</location> opposes <organization>NATO</organization> 's plans to take in countries of eastern and central <location>Europe</location> which used to be part of the <misc>Soviet-led</misc> <misc>Warsaw Pact</misc> , saying such moves would threaten its security . </response>


Yeltsin plans return to Kremlin for Dec 25 - speaker .

<response> <person>Yeltsin</person> plans return to <location>Kremlin</location> for Dec 25 - speaker . </response>


MOSCOW 1996-12-06


Russian President Boris Yeltsin , who had heart bypass surgery a month ago , plans to return to work on December 25 , the head of the upper chamber of parliament told Interfax news agency on Friday .

<response> <misc>Russian</misc> President <person>Boris Yeltsin</person> , who had heart bypass surgery a month ago , plans to return to work on December 25 , the head of the upper chamber of parliament told <organization>Interfax</organization> news agency on Friday . </response>


" Today he is a mobile , energetic man with lots of colour in his cheeks , " said Yegor Stroyev who met Yeltsin , 65 , on Friday at a country residence . "

<response> " Today he is a mobile , energetic man with lots of colour in his cheeks , " said <person>Yegor Stroyev</person> who met <person>Yeltsin</person> , 65 , on Friday at a country residence . " </response>


<response> He told me that he had lost 20 kg ( 44 lbs ) which is natural after such an operation . " </response>


December 25 , a normal working day in Russia , is the fifth anniversary of Yeltsin 's arrival in the Kremlin .

<response> December 25 , a normal working day in <location>Russia</location> , is the fifth anniversary of <person>Yeltsin</person> 's arrival in the <location>Kremlin</location> . </response>


He took over there , and took control of the red button controlling nuclear arms , in December 1991 when Mikhail Gorbachev resigned , marking the end of the Soviet Union .

<response> He took over there , and took control of the red button controlling nuclear arms , in December 1991 when <person>Mikhail Gorbachev</person> resigned , marking the end of the <location>Soviet Union</location> . </response>


Yeltsin has been shown a few times on television since his quintuple bypass on November 5 but has yet to deliver any major television or radio address to the nation .

<response> <person>Yeltsin</person> has been shown a few times on television since his quintuple bypass on November 5 but has yet to deliver any major television or radio address to the nation . </response>


Surgeon Renat Akchurin who led the operation , told Itar-Tass news agency Yeltsin was working up to four hours a day at his residence .

<response> Surgeon <person>Renat Akchurin</person> who led the operation , told <organization>Itar-Tass</organization> news agency <person>Yeltsin</person> was working up to four hours a day at his residence . </response>


Bomb explodes outside home of expelled Slovak MP .

<response> Bomb explodes outside home of expelled <misc>Slovak</misc> MP . </response>


BRATISLAVA 1996-12-06

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


A bomb exploded on Friday outside the home of a Slovak politician expelled from parliament after he quit the ruling party , complaining of a lack of democracy in the country .

<response> A bomb exploded on Friday outside the home of a <misc>Slovak</misc> politician expelled from parliament after he quit the ruling party , complaining of a lack of democracy in the country . </response>


The official TASR news agency said the explosion blew out all ground floor windows of Frantisek Gaulieder 's family home in Galanta , western Slovakia , and damaged the main entrance , but no-one was injured .

<response> The official <organization>TASR</organization> news agency said the explosion blew out all ground floor windows of <person>Frantisek Gaulieder</person> 's family home in <location>Galanta</location> , western <location>Slovakia</location> , and damaged the main entrance , but no-one was injured . </response>


Gaulieder , formerly a member of Prime Minister Vladimir Meciar 's ruling Movement for a Democratic Slovakia , was stripped of his parliamentary mandate on Wednesday after leaving the party last month in protest over what he said was a lack of democracy in the country .

<response> <person>Gaulieder</person> , formerly a member of Prime Minister <person>Vladimir Meciar</person> 's ruling <organization>Movement for a Democratic Slovakia</organization> , was stripped of his parliamentary mandate on Wednesday after leaving the party last month in protest over what he said was a lack of democracy in the country . </response>


<response> He said he had been receiving anonymous death threats since making the move . </response>


" This was an act of terrorism and now I fear not only for my own life , but also of that of my wife and children , " he told TASR .

<response> " This was an act of terrorism and now I fear not only for my own life , but also of that of my wife and children , " he told <organization>TASR</organization> . </response>


Gaulieder 's family was sleeping in a bedroom at the back of the house and were unharmed by the blast .

<response> <person>Gaulieder</person> 's family was sleeping in a bedroom at the back of the house and were unharmed by the blast . </response>


<response> It was not immediately clear who was behind the blast . </response>


Bomb explodes at mosque in central Bulgaria .

<response> Bomb explodes at mosque in central <location>Bulgaria</location> . </response>


SOFIA 1996-12-06

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


A bomb exploded on Friday at a mosque in the central Bulgarian town of Kazanluk , causing damage but no injuries , state radio said .

<response> A bomb exploded on Friday at a mosque in the central <misc>Bulgarian</misc> town of <location>Kazanluk</location> , causing damage but no injuries , state radio said . </response>


Violent crime has soared since the collapse of communism in 1989 as Bulgaria moves to a market economy .

<response> Violent crime has soared since the collapse of communism in 1989 as <location>Bulgaria</location> moves to a market economy . </response>


<response> Bombings are often carried out by criminals to settle scores but the motive in this case was not immediately clear . </response>


Some residents of the Kazanluk area are Moslems who converted to Islam during Ottoman Turkish rule .

<response> Some residents of the <location>Kazanluk</location> area are <misc>Moslems</misc> who converted to <misc>Islam</misc> during Ottoman <misc>Turkish</misc> rule . </response>


The majority in Bulgaria are Christians .

<response> The majority in <location>Bulgaria</location> are <misc>Christians</misc> . </response>


<response> The radio quoted police as saying the blast broke windows and shattered the door of the mosque . </response>


Hungary o / n rates end up before Dec 10 tax payment .

<response> <location>Hungary</location> o / n rates end up before Dec 10 tax payment . </response>


BUDAPEST 1996-12-06

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


Hungarian overnight interest rates closed higher on Friday as market liquidity tightened before the December 10 social security contribution payment deadline , dealers said .

<response> <misc>Hungarian</misc> overnight interest rates closed higher on Friday as market liquidity tightened before the December 10 social security contribution payment deadline , dealers said . </response>


" The banks are already preparing for the December 10 tax payment , " said Budapest Bank 's Sandor Tolonics . "

<response> " The banks are already preparing for the December 10 tax payment , " said <location>Budapest</location> Bank 's <person>Sandor Tolonics</person> . " </response>


<response> They expect a larger-than-average payment . " </response>


<response> The overnight market opened at 22.00 / 22.75 percent , then substantial money was taken up at 22.5 percent . </response>


<response> But later , rates dropped and closed at 22.00 / 22.25 as a large bank finished borrowing money . </response>


<response> On Thursday , overnight rates moved between 21.625 and 22.125 . </response>


<response> Dealers said liquidity could tighten further early next week as the social security contribution payments date approaches . </response>


-- Sandor Peto , Budapest newsroom ( 36 1 ) 327 4040

<response> -- <person>Sandor Peto</person> , <location>Budapest</location> newsroom ( 36 1 ) 327 4040 </response>


Mexico stocks off lows but still hit by Greenspan .

<response> <location>Mexico</location> stocks off lows but still hit by <person>Greenspan</person> . </response>


MEXICO CITY

<response> <location>MEXICO CITY</location> </response>


Mexican stocks closed sharply lower Friday , but had made a tentative recovery as initial panic and volatility abated .

<response> <misc>Mexican</misc> stocks closed sharply lower Friday , but had made a tentative recovery as initial panic and volatility abated . </response>


" It was Greenspan at first .

<response> " It was <person>Greenspan</person> at first . </response>


Then once we saw the Dow ( Jones industrial average ) was not about to crash , some buyers stepped in , " said a trader , referring to Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan , whose comments that assets were " irrationally exhuberant " upset financial markets worldwide .

<response> Then once we saw the <misc>Dow</misc> ( <misc>Jones</misc> industrial average ) was not about to crash , some buyers stepped in , " said a trader , referring to <organization>Federal Reserve</organization> Chairman <person>Alan Greenspan</person> , whose comments that assets were " irrationally exhuberant " upset financial markets worldwide . </response>


The blue-chip IPC index ended down 1.29 points , or 43.56 percent , at 3,333.05 .

<response> The blue-chip <misc>IPC</misc> index ended down 1.29 points , or 43.56 percent , at 3,333.05 . </response>


<response> Volume was regular at 74.7 million shares traded . </response>


Mexican stocks were also hurt by U.S. long bond rates which had begun to rise before Greenspan 's comments and were inflated by employment data released before trade began in Mexico .

<response> <misc>Mexican</misc> stocks were also hurt by <location>U.S.</location> long bond rates which had begun to rise before <person>Greenspan</person> 's comments and were inflated by employment data released before trade began in <location>Mexico</location> . </response>


Yields on U.S. 30-year Treasury bonds were 6.51 percent when stock trading closed in Mexico , unchanged from Thursday .

<response> Yields on <location>U.S.</location> 30-year <organization>Treasury</organization> bonds were 6.51 percent when stock trading closed in <location>Mexico</location> , unchanged from Thursday . </response>


<response> On the broad market , 107 stocks changed hands , of which losers well outnumbered winners by 75 to 13 . </response>


<response> Traders noted the lack of blue chips or stocks traded at significant volume among the gainers . </response>


Simec , the steelmaking arm of the debt-ridden Sidek group headed the losers , off 7 centavos ( 1 cent ) at 1.40 pesos ( 18 cents ) .

<response> <organization>Simec</organization> , the steelmaking arm of the debt-ridden <organization>Sidek</organization> group headed the losers , off 7 centavos ( 1 cent ) at 1.40 pesos ( 18 cents ) . </response>


Sidek fell 4 centavos ( 1 cent ) to 95 centavos ( 12 cents ) .

<response> <organization>Sidek</organization> fell 4 centavos ( 1 cent ) to 95 centavos ( 12 cents ) . </response>


Traders also remarked that Mexican ADRs suffered in New York .

<response> Traders also remarked that <misc>Mexican</misc> <misc>ADRs</misc> suffered in <location>New York</location> . </response>


Heavyweights Telmex and Televisa ended off 25 cents and 75 cents , respectively , at $ 31.125 and $ 25.875 .

<response> Heavyweights <organization>Telmex</organization> and <organization>Televisa</organization> ended off 25 cents and 75 cents , respectively , at $ 31.125 and $ 25.875 . </response>


" Falling share prices in New York do n't hurt Mexico as long as it happens gradually , as earlier this week .

<response> " Falling share prices in <location>New York</location> do n't hurt <location>Mexico</location> as long as it happens gradually , as earlier this week . </response>


It 's a sudden plunge that takes its toll , " said Carlos Ponce , research director at Santander .

<response> It 's a sudden plunge that takes its toll , " said <person>Carlos Ponce</person> , research director at <location>Santander</location> . </response>


<response> Traders and analysts differed as to how firm the relative recovery on Friday was . </response>


<response> " Some buyers stepped in , but the market was not very convinced . </response>


<response> Volume was lackluster , " said one trader . </response>


<response> " The market 's very healthy , we 're buying , " said another trader . </response>


Ponce said shares were certainly attractively priced in Mexico , but would not appreciate until foreign buyers stepped in , which they had yet to do . '

<response> <person>Ponce</person> said shares were certainly attractively priced in <location>Mexico</location> , but would not appreciate until foreign buyers stepped in , which they had yet to do . ' </response>


Plastic surgery gets boost in Brazil .

<response> Plastic surgery gets boost in <location>Brazil</location> . </response>


Simona de Logu

<response> <person>Simona de Logu</person> </response>


RIO DE JANEIRO 1996-12-06

<response> <location>RIO DE JANEIRO</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


Plastic surgery is booming , especially among men , as Brazilians spend much of their new-found wealth on the latest beauty treatments , said the organisers of a four-day international plastic surgery conference that opened on Friday .

<response> Plastic surgery is booming , especially among men , as <misc>Brazilians</misc> spend much of their new-found wealth on the latest beauty treatments , said the organisers of a four-day international plastic surgery conference that opened on Friday . </response>


The number of plastic surgeries in Brazil has jumped 30 percent to an estimated 150,000 this year since an anti-inflation plan was introduced in July 1994 , Farid Hakme , the president of the Brazilian Plastic Surgery Society ( SBCP ) , said .

<response> The number of plastic surgeries in <location>Brazil</location> has jumped 30 percent to an estimated 150,000 this year since an anti-inflation plan was introduced in July 1994 , <person>Farid Hakme</person> , the president of the <organization>Brazilian Plastic Surgery Society</organization> ( <organization>SBCP</organization> ) , said . </response>


<response> The number of operations on men increased even more -- by 80 percent , from 8,000 in 1994 to 15,000 in 1995 , he said . </response>


" Brazil ranks right at the top for plastic surgery with respect to the number of surgeons , the number of patients , number of operations , number of conferences .

<response> " <location>Brazil</location> ranks right at the top for plastic surgery with respect to the number of surgeons , the number of patients , number of operations , number of conferences . </response>


Our statistics are the highest for everything , " Hakme said .

<response> Our statistics are the highest for everything , " <person>Hakme</person> said . </response>


<response> " We believe the increase in plastic surgeries for men results from the difficulties in the job market . </response>


People need to have a more youthful look to compete in the job market , given the profound changes in Latin America 's economy . "

<response> People need to have a more youthful look to compete in the job market , given the profound changes in <location>Latin America</location> 's economy . " </response>


<response> A controlled exchange rate , trade liberalisation and tight monetary policies have also dramatically curbed inflation , making more money available for cosmetic surgery . </response>


Brazil has been at the forefront in plastic surgery for decades and is home to one of the most famous surgeons , Ivo Pitangy .

<response> <location>Brazil</location> has been at the forefront in plastic surgery for decades and is home to one of the most famous surgeons , <person>Ivo Pitangy</person> . </response>


There are 6,000 plastic surgeons there , of which 4,500 have qualified to be members of the SBCP .

<response> There are 6,000 plastic surgeons there , of which 4,500 have qualified to be members of the <organization>SBCP</organization> . </response>


Every year , 500 new plastic surgeons graduate in Brazil and medical students from all over the world come to study there .

<response> Every year , 500 new plastic surgeons graduate in <location>Brazil</location> and medical students from all over the world come to study there . </response>


Hakme attributes Brazil 's fascination with plastic surgery not to excessive vanity but to the country 's mix and match of different races , which can create physical disharmonies . "

<response> <person>Hakme</person> attributes <location>Brazil</location> 's fascination with plastic surgery not to excessive vanity but to the country 's mix and match of different races , which can create physical disharmonies . " </response>


<response> What happens is the nose sometimes does n't match the mouth or the buttocks do n't match with the legs , " he said . </response>


Brazil 's most sought-after beauty treatment is liposuction in which fat is sucked away from areas of the body , with about 30,000 operations a year at a cost of $ 3,000 to $ 4,000 each .

<response> <location>Brazil</location> 's most sought-after beauty treatment is liposuction in which fat is sucked away from areas of the body , with about 30,000 operations a year at a cost of $ 3,000 to $ 4,000 each . </response>


Stomach tucks and breast operations are also popular since the tropical climate calls for flesh-baring fashions , but unlike women elsewhere Brazilians tend to have breast reductions and buttock implants .

<response> Stomach tucks and breast operations are also popular since the tropical climate calls for flesh-baring fashions , but unlike women elsewhere <misc>Brazilians</misc> tend to have breast reductions and buttock implants . </response>


" The women who want to reduce their breasts here would probably want to increase them in the United States , " SBCP Vice-President Oswaldo Saldanha said . "

<response> " The women who want to reduce their breasts here would probably want to increase them in the <location>United States</location> , " <organization>SBCP</organization> Vice-President <person>Oswaldo Saldanha</person> said . " </response>


<response> Beauty ideals and cultures are different in every country . " </response>


Plastic surgery scares like the case in which Brazilian model Claudia Liz fell into a coma after being anaesthetised for a liposuction in October are not much of a deterrent .

<response> Plastic surgery scares like the case in which <misc>Brazilian</misc> model <person>Claudia Liz</person> fell into a coma after being anaesthetised for a liposuction in October are not much of a deterrent . </response>


Saldanha said operations fell 30 percent immediately after that case but the rate was back to normal now .

<response> <person>Saldanha</person> said operations fell 30 percent immediately after that case but the rate was back to normal now . </response>


Daily Argentine grain fixings - Camaras Arbitrales .

<response> Daily <misc>Argentine</misc> grain fixings - Camaras Arbitrales . </response>


BUENOS AIRES 1996-12-06

<response> <location>BUENOS AIRES</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


Avg December 5 price fix :

<response> Avg December 5 price fix : </response>


Buenos Aires Quequen Rosario Bahia Blanca

<response> <location>Buenos Aires</location> <location>Quequen</location> <location>Rosario</location> <location>Bahia Blanca</location> </response>


Oats unq unq unq unq

<response> Oats unq unq unq unq </response>


Wheat 121 130 121.3 121

<response> Wheat 121 130 121.3 121 </response>


Maize ( Flint ) 113 114 113.7 112

<response> Maize ( Flint ) 113 114 113.7 112 </response>


Maize ( Dent ) 113 114 113.7 112

<response> Maize ( Dent ) 113 114 113.7 112 </response>


Sorghum unq unq unq unq

<response> Sorghum unq unq unq unq </response>


Millet unq unq 90 unq

<response> Millet unq unq 90 unq </response>


Soybeans 283 unq 283 unq

<response> Soybeans 283 unq 283 unq </response>


Sunseeds 219 216 220 216

<response> Sunseeds 219 216 220 216 </response>


-- Buenos Aires Newsroom +541 318-0655

<response> -- <organization>Buenos Aires Newsroom</organization> +541 318-0655 </response>


Mexican daily port , shipping update for Dec 6 .

<response> <misc>Mexican</misc> daily port , shipping update for Dec 6 . </response>


MEXICO CITY 1996-12-06

<response> <location>MEXICO CITY</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


All major ports were open as of 1000 local / 1600 GMT , the Communications and Transportation Ministry said in a daily update .

<response> All major ports were open as of 1000 local / 1600 <misc>GMT</misc> , the <organization>Communications and Transportation Ministry</organization> said in a daily update . </response>


Tampico port authorities said fishing restrictions were in place in an area adjacent to the port because of a geophysical study being carried out in deep waters of the region from the ship Kenda .

<response> <location>Tampico</location> port authorities said fishing restrictions were in place in an area adjacent to the port because of a geophysical study being carried out in deep waters of the region from the ship <misc>Kenda</misc> . </response>


The ministry updated port conditions and shipping warnings for the Gulf of Mexico , Caribbean and Pacific Coast .

<response> The ministry updated port conditions and shipping warnings for the <location>Gulf of Mexico</location> , <location>Caribbean</location> and <location>Pacific Coast</location> . </response>


- Pacific Coast :

<response> - <location>Pacific Coast</location> : </response>


Light rains along the coast of southern Baja California and Sinaloa , with the rest of the coast seeing clear skies .

<response> Light rains along the coast of southern <location>Baja California</location> and <location>Sinaloa</location> , with the rest of the coast seeing clear skies . </response>


<response> Winds from the northeast of 10 to 15 knots ( 19 to 28 kilometers / 11 to 17 miles per hour ) . </response>


A new front is seen emerging during the course of Friday , affecting the north of the Baja California peninsula and Sonora state , bringing lower temperatures , light rains and waves up to six feet .

<response> A new front is seen emerging during the course of Friday , affecting the north of the <location>Baja California</location> peninsula and <location>Sonora</location> state , bringing lower temperatures , light rains and waves up to six feet . </response>


- Gulf of Mexico :

<response> - <location>Gulf of Mexico</location> : </response>


Cold front bringing light rains to the coast of Tamaulipas , but with the rest of the Gulf in clear skies .

<response> Cold front bringing light rains to the coast of <location>Tamaulipas</location> , but with the rest of the <location>Gulf</location> in clear skies . </response>


<response> Winds from the northeast at 10 to 15 knots ( 19 to 28 kilometers / 11 to 17 miles per hour ) . </response>


- Caribbean :

<response> - <location>Caribbean</location> : </response>


Tropical air carrying sporadic light rains over the coast of Quintana Roo state .

<response> Tropical air carrying sporadic light rains over the coast of <location>Quintana Roo</location> state . </response>


<response> Winds from the northeast at 10 to 15 knots with waves three to five feet high . </response>


-- Chris Aspin , Mexico City newsroom +525 728-7903

<response> -- <person>Chris Aspin</person> , <location>Mexico City</location> newsroom +525 728-7903 </response>


Brazil exam cheats caught using " pager " watches .

<response> <location>Brazil</location> exam cheats caught using " pager " watches . </response>


RIO DE JANEIRO 1996-12-06

<response> <location>RIO DE JANEIRO</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


Brazilian students have been caught cheating in university entrance exams by using digital watches which gave the correct answers to test questions , a newspaper said on Friday .

<response> <misc>Brazilian</misc> students have been caught cheating in university entrance exams by using digital watches which gave the correct answers to test questions , a newspaper said on Friday . </response>


Rio de Janeiro state university officials discovered students were paying 15,000 reais ( $ 14,563 ) for the special watches , which operated like a telephone pager to receive correct answers , O Globo said .

<response> <location>Rio de Janeiro</location> state university officials discovered students were paying 15,000 reais ( $ 14,563 ) for the special watches , which operated like a telephone pager to receive correct answers , <organization>O Globo</organization> said . </response>


Seventy-seven students were found with the watches and disqualified , O Globo said .

<response> Seventy-seven students were found with the watches and disqualified , <organization>O Globo</organization> said . </response>


Chile , Mexico to seek to broaden trade deal .

<response> <location>Chile</location> , <location>Mexico</location> to seek to broaden trade deal . </response>


SANTIAGO 1996-12-05

<response> <person>SANTIAGO</person> 1996-12-05 </response>


Chile and Mexico will start negotiations next year to broaden their free trade agreement to include services and investments , Finance Minister Eduardo Aninat said .

<response> <location>Chile</location> and <location>Mexico</location> will start negotiations next year to broaden their free trade agreement to include services and investments , <organization>Finance</organization> Minister <person>Eduardo Aninat</person> said . </response>


Chile hopes to broaden the treaty signed in 1994 beyond reduction of tariffs on imports and exports and add provisions covering services and investment codes , said Aninat .

<response> <location>Chile</location> hopes to broaden the treaty signed in 1994 beyond reduction of tariffs on imports and exports and add provisions covering services and investment codes , said <person>Aninat</person> . </response>


<response> Both areas tend to more laden with friction in free trade negotiations than tariff reduction . </response>


' ' In January or February , we 'll have some very close contacts with Mexico to add the issue of services and advance on the issue of investments , ' ' Aninat told reporters after signing a free trade deal with Canada .

<response> ' ' In January or February , we 'll have some very close contacts with <location>Mexico</location> to add the issue of services and advance on the issue of investments , ' ' <person>Aninat</person> told reporters after signing a free trade deal with <location>Canada</location> . </response>


' ' We want to give the treaty between Mexico and Chile greater depth and coverage than it has now .

<response> ' ' We want to give the treaty between <location>Mexico</location> and <location>Chile</location> greater depth and coverage than it has now . </response>


<response> It 's very good now , but it practically only covers trade in goods , ' ' he said . </response>


Aninat also said he was confident the Chilean Congress would ratify the treaty with Congress quickly .

<response> <person>Aninat</person> also said he was confident the <misc>Chilean</misc> Congress would ratify the treaty with Congress quickly . </response>


<response> ' ' The reactions from business and unions which I have seen have been almost unanimously positive , so I do n't see any problem , ' ' he said . </response>


-- Roger Atwood , Santiago newsroom +56-2-699-5595 x211

<response> -- <person>Roger Atwood</person> , <location>Santiago</location> newsroom +56-2-699-5595 x211 </response>


Indonesia 's Belo leaves for Nobel award ceremony .

<response> <location>Indonesia</location> 's <person>Belo</person> leaves for <misc>Nobel</misc> award ceremony . </response>


DILI , East Timor 1996-12-06

<response> <location>DILI</location> , <location>East Timor</location> 1996-12-06 </response>


East Timorese Roman Catholic Bishop Carlos Belo left Dili on Friday on his way to Norway for the awards ceremony as co-recipient of the 1996 Nobel Peace Prize .

<response> <misc>East Timorese</misc> <misc>Roman Catholic</misc> Bishop <person>Carlos Belo</person> left <location>Dili</location> on Friday on his way to <location>Norway</location> for the awards ceremony as co-recipient of the 1996 <misc>Nobel Peace Prize</misc> . </response>


Witnesses said Belo left the territory for the Indonesian capital Jakarta accompanied by five other people .

<response> Witnesses said <person>Belo</person> left the territory for the <misc>Indonesian</misc> capital <location>Jakarta</location> accompanied by five other people . </response>


It was not immediately known when he would arrive in Oslo .

<response> It was not immediately known when he would arrive in <location>Oslo</location> . </response>


The bishop will jointly receive the Nobel award next Tuesday with East Timorese-born activist Jose Ramos Horta , who lives in self-exile in Australia .

<response> The bishop will jointly receive the <misc>Nobel</misc> award next Tuesday with <misc>East Timorese-born</misc> activist <person>Jose Ramos Horta</person> , who lives in self-exile in <location>Australia</location> . </response>


The Indonesian government has condemned the inclusion of Ramos Horta in the award , and Foreign Minister Ali Alatas said on Friday that Indonesia would not be represented officially at the ceremony in the Norwegian capital .

<response> The <misc>Indonesian</misc> government has condemned the inclusion of <person>Ramos Horta</person> in the award , and Foreign Minister <person>Ali Alatas</person> said on Friday that <location>Indonesia</location> would not be represented officially at the ceremony in the <misc>Norwegian</misc> capital . </response>


" I sincerely believe that this unfortunate choice in giving the honour to such a controversial figure as Ramos Horta ...

<response> " I sincerely believe that this unfortunate choice in giving the honour to such a controversial figure as <person>Ramos Horta</person> ... </response>


will exacerbate the problem in finding a solution ( to East Timor ) , " Alatas said on Friday .

<response> will exacerbate the problem in finding a solution ( to <location>East Timor</location> ) , " <person>Alatas</person> said on Friday . </response>


He was responding to questions at a news conference called to discuss next week 's ministerial meeting of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference ( OIC ) in Jakarta .

<response> He was responding to questions at a news conference called to discuss next week 's ministerial meeting of the <organization>Organisation of the Islamic Conference</organization> ( <organization>OIC</organization> ) in <location>Jakarta</location> . </response>


Ramos Horta has been a vocal leader of the opposition to Jakarta 's rule in the territory .

<response> <person>Ramos Horta</person> has been a vocal leader of the opposition to <location>Jakarta</location> 's rule in the territory . </response>


Belo and Ramos Horta were awared the prize for their efforts to secure a peaceful solution to the issue of East Timor , a former Portuguese colony which Indonesia invaded in 1975 and annexed the following year .

<response> <person>Belo</person> and <person>Ramos Horta</person> were awared the prize for their efforts to secure a peaceful solution to the issue of <location>East Timor</location> , a former <misc>Portuguese</misc> colony which <location>Indonesia</location> invaded in 1975 and annexed the following year . </response>


The United Nations has never recognised Jakarta 's move .

<response> The <organization>United Nations</organization> has never recognised <location>Jakarta</location> 's move . </response>