The judge overturned a decision to shut down Hen Vipheak 's newspaper .

<response> The judge overturned a decision to shut down <person>Hen Vipheak</person> 's newspaper . </response>


<response> The editor was prosecuted following a May 1995 article alleging top-level corruption . </response>


Sihanouk promised an amnesty to Hen Vipheak , along with fellow KNP member and journalist Chan Rattana , who was released after serving a week of a year-long jail term in June .

<response> <person>Sihanouk</person> promised an amnesty to <person>Hen Vipheak</person> , along with fellow <organization>KNP</organization> member and journalist <person>Chan Rattana</person> , who was released after serving a week of a year-long jail term in June . </response>


Co-Premiers Prince Norodom Ranariddh and Hun Sen agreed earlier this week to the king 's request for an amnesty .

<response> Co-Premiers Prince <person>Norodom Ranariddh</person> and <person>Hun Sen</person> agreed earlier this week to the king 's request for an amnesty . </response>


Far East Gold - Moribund market seen continuing .

<response> <location>Far East</location> Gold - Moribund market seen continuing . </response>


Mishi Saran

<response> <person>Mishi Saran</person> </response>


HONG KONG 1996-08-30

<response> <location>HONG KONG</location> 1996-08-30 </response>


Far East gold traders thumped foreheads in frustration at the market 's foot-dragging this week and forecast on Friday that next week would not be much better .

<response> <location>Far East</location> gold traders thumped foreheads in frustration at the market 's foot-dragging this week and forecast on Friday that next week would not be much better . </response>


The Southeast Asian gold market was more or less a photo-fit picture of the previous week 's position with activity slow and bullion prices trapped in a well-worn range awaiting a seasonal upturn in demand and prices into the fourth quarter .

<response> The <misc>Southeast Asian</misc> gold market was more or less a photo-fit picture of the previous week 's position with activity slow and bullion prices trapped in a well-worn range awaiting a seasonal upturn in demand and prices into the fourth quarter . </response>


Singapore premiums for Australian kilo bars were quoted unchanged at between 25-45 cents an ounce over spot loco London prices , with South Korean and Indonesian-origin premiums also steady at 10-20 cents an ounce .

<response> <location>Singapore</location> premiums for <misc>Australian</misc> kilo bars were quoted unchanged at between 25-45 cents an ounce over spot loco <location>London</location> prices , with <misc>South Korean</misc> and <misc>Indonesian-origin</misc> premiums also steady at 10-20 cents an ounce . </response>


Singapore dealers said they were concerned that there had been a marked revival in offers to sell gold by South Korean traders , following the distress sales of recent months after the Seoul government 's crackdown on bullion arbitrage trade .

<response> <location>Singapore</location> dealers said they were concerned that there had been a marked revival in offers to sell gold by <misc>South Korean</misc> traders , following the distress sales of recent months after the <location>Seoul</location> government 's crackdown on bullion arbitrage trade . </response>


<response> " I was shocked to see these offers coming in again , though there 's been no indication of price or volume . </response>


I dread to think what will happen to the premiums if the Koreans start selling in force , " one dealer said .

<response> I dread to think what will happen to the premiums if the <misc>Koreans</misc> start selling in force , " one dealer said . </response>


Continued dishoarding of kilo-bars by Indonesian sources ahead of next year 's presidential election has also kept a lid on premiums .

<response> Continued dishoarding of kilo-bars by <misc>Indonesian</misc> sources ahead of next year 's presidential election has also kept a lid on premiums . </response>


Gold closed down at $ 387.00 / $ 387.50 an ounce in Hong Kong on Friday , versus New York 's $ 387.60 / $ 388 finish on Thursday .

<response> Gold closed down at $ 387.00 / $ 387.50 an ounce in <location>Hong Kong</location> on Friday , versus <location>New York</location> 's $ 387.60 / $ 388 finish on Thursday . </response>


Dealers said the precious metal eased on a report that the International Monetary Fund might sell some of its gold to reduce the debts of the poorest developing countries .

<response> Dealers said the precious metal eased on a report that the <organization>International Monetary Fund</organization> might sell some of its gold to reduce the debts of the poorest developing countries . </response>


<response> Easier silver prices mid-week helped keep spot gold locked in a $ 386 - $ 389 an ounce range , dealers said , but they remained optimistic that the usual seasonal pick-up in jewellery fabrication demand would see gold at $ 395 by end-October . </response>


<response> " I still think we 'll see gold at $ 395 by the end of October , in a retracement of the $ 418 - $ 380 move we saw at the start of the year , " one said . </response>


Silver , basis the September contract on New York 's Comex market , was expected to find support at between $ 5.12 - $ 5.15 an ounce and meet resistance from $ 5.25 - $ 5.30 , they added .

<response> Silver , basis the September contract on <location>New York</location> 's Comex market , was expected to find support at between $ 5.12 - $ 5.15 an ounce and meet resistance from $ 5.25 - $ 5.30 , they added . </response>


September silver closed up $ 0.004 in New York on Thursday at $ 5.255 an ounce .

<response> September silver closed up $ 0.004 in <location>New York</location> on Thursday at $ 5.255 an ounce . </response>


Tripoli decks out for coup celebrations .

<response> <location>Tripoli</location> decks out for coup celebrations . </response>


Mona Eltahawy

<response> <person>Mona Eltahawy</person> </response>


TRIPOLI 1996-08-30

<response> <location>TRIPOLI</location> 1996-08-30 </response>


Libyans are dressing up their capital Tripoli for celebrations on Sunday of the 27th anniversary of the coup which brought Muammar Gaddafi to power .

<response> <misc>Libyans</misc> are dressing up their capital <location>Tripoli</location> for celebrations on Sunday of the 27th anniversary of the coup which brought <person>Muammar Gaddafi</person> to power . </response>


Green flags and banners praise the " great revolution " and promise defiance against United Nations sanctions imposed for Libya 's refusal to hand over for trial two suspects wanted in connection with the 1988 bombing of a Pan Am flight over Lockerbie , Scotland .

<response> Green flags and banners praise the " great revolution " and promise defiance against <organization>United Nations</organization> sanctions imposed for <location>Libya</location> 's refusal to hand over for trial two suspects wanted in connection with the 1988 bombing of a <organization>Pan Am</organization> flight over <location>Lockerbie</location> , <location>Scotland</location> . </response>


" We have chosen the challenge because it is our only option , " proclaimed one banner on the road to Tripoli airport which serves only internal flights because of the sanctions .

<response> " We have chosen the challenge because it is our only option , " proclaimed one banner on the road to <location>Tripoli</location> airport which serves only internal flights because of the sanctions . </response>


Huge stadium lights are directed at the city 's Green Square where makeshift stages await Sunday 's festivities .

<response> Huge stadium lights are directed at the city 's <location>Green Square</location> where makeshift stages await Sunday 's festivities . </response>


Three African leaders -- from Niger , Guinea and Ghana -- are expected to attend the celebrations marking September 1 , 1969 when a group of young army officers , led by a 27-year-old Gaddafi , deposed King Mohammed Idris .

<response> Three <misc>African</misc> leaders -- from <location>Niger</location> , <location>Guinea</location> and <location>Ghana</location> -- are expected to attend the celebrations marking September 1 , 1969 when a group of young army officers , led by a 27-year-old <person>Gaddafi</person> , deposed King <person>Mohammed Idris</person> . </response>


<response> " The revolution has brought us great achievements ... </response>


We are comfortable the revolution has taken care of us , improved our lives and given us capabilites , " Samer Ammar Soliman , 42 , told Reuters as he came out of Friday prayers .

<response> We are comfortable the revolution has taken care of us , improved our lives and given us capabilites , " <person>Samer Ammar Soliman</person> , 42 , told <organization>Reuters</organization> as he came out of Friday prayers . </response>


But some Libyans have begun to show their discontent in the country 's east , which has become a hotbed of militant violence .

<response> But some <misc>Libyans</misc> have begun to show their discontent in the country 's east , which has become a hotbed of militant violence . </response>


Tripoli-based diplomats and exiled opponents said Gaddafi 's airforce blasted in July rebel strongholds in the mountainous Jebel al-Akhdar region .

<response> <misc>Tripoli-based</misc> diplomats and exiled opponents said <person>Gaddafi</person> 's airforce blasted in July rebel strongholds in the mountainous <location>Jebel al-Akhdar</location> region . </response>


Travellers arriving in Egypt say militants and police officers clash regularly in Benghazi .

<response> Travellers arriving in <location>Egypt</location> say militants and police officers clash regularly in <location>Benghazi</location> . </response>


At least 20 people were killed in the capital in early July after bodyguards loyal to Gaddafi 's sons fired at spectators of a football match who were chanting subversive slogans .

<response> At least 20 people were killed in the capital in early July after bodyguards loyal to <person>Gaddafi</person> 's sons fired at spectators of a football match who were chanting subversive slogans . </response>


Gaddafi has dismissed any unrest as the work of foreigners , and last year deported thousands of Sudanese and Egyptian workers .

<response> <person>Gaddafi</person> has dismissed any unrest as the work of foreigners , and last year deported thousands of <misc>Sudanese</misc> and <misc>Egyptian</misc> workers . </response>


Twilight zone for Wall Street as political race heats up .

<response> Twilight zone for <location>Wall Street</location> as political race heats up . </response>


Pierre Belec

<response> <person>Pierre Belec</person> </response>


NEW YORK 1996-08-30

<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-08-30 </response>


For Wall Street , this is the season to be cautious as the presidential contest puts the stock market in the twilight zone .

<response> For <location>Wall Street</location> , this is the season to be cautious as the presidential contest puts the stock market in the twilight zone . </response>


President Clinton , Bob Dole and Ross Perot are hitting the road now that the partying is over , and people who have billions of dollars invested in stocks were bracing for political promises that could have an impact on their wealth .

<response> President <person>Clinton</person> , <person>Bob Dole</person> and <person>Ross Perot</person> are hitting the road now that the partying is over , and people who have billions of dollars invested in stocks were bracing for political promises that could have an impact on their wealth . </response>


Analysts believe that the candidates will add to the market 's list of uncertainties , which already includes the question of whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates to cool economic growth .

<response> Analysts believe that the candidates will add to the market 's list of uncertainties , which already includes the question of whether the <organization>Federal Reserve</organization> will raise interest rates to cool economic growth . </response>


<response> They say the politicians will need to promote legislation that helps the economy without scaring the socks off financial markets . </response>


" The worst thing that could happen for financial markets is that if Clinton and Dole start to trade shots in the middle of the ring with one-upmanship , " said Hugh Johnson , chief investment officer at First Albany Corp. " That 's when Wall Street will need to worry . "

<response> " The worst thing that could happen for financial markets is that if <person>Clinton</person> and <person>Dole</person> start to trade shots in the middle of the ring with one-upmanship , " said <person>Hugh Johnson</person> , chief investment officer at <organization>First Albany Corp.</organization> " That 's when <location>Wall Street</location> will need to worry . " </response>


<response> He said that the bond market would be the first to react if the " bidding " intensifies and stocks would quickly drop as interest rates rise . </response>


<response> " I do n't think it would imply the collapse of the stock market , unless the rise in rates touches off a dynamic within the market , which would include selling by portfolio managers , redemptions by individuals of mutual funds that would , in turn , pressure the portfolio managers to sell even more stock . " </response>


This week , the market weighed Dole 's proposal to lower federal income taxes by 15 percent across the board , a package that carries a price tag of $ 548 billion .

<response> This week , the market weighed <person>Dole</person> 's proposal to lower federal income taxes by 15 percent across the board , a package that carries a price tag of $ 548 billion . </response>


Clinton proposes an $ 8.4 billion re-election agenda that would spare most home-sellers from capital gains taxes and give employers tax incentives to hire people off the welfare rolls .

<response> <person>Clinton</person> proposes an $ 8.4 billion re-election agenda that would spare most home-sellers from capital gains taxes and give employers tax incentives to hire people off the welfare rolls . </response>


Clinton claims Dole 's plan would increase the deficit , while the White House said some corporate taxes would be raised to offset the cost of the president 's plan .

<response> <person>Clinton</person> claims <person>Dole</person> 's plan would increase the deficit , while the <location>White House</location> said some corporate taxes would be raised to offset the cost of the president 's plan . </response>


The experts said there are some unusual risks for the market from this year 's political season because the rush to promise tax cuts to win votes could upset Wall Street 's expectations that Washington will balance the budget .

<response> The experts said there are some unusual risks for the market from this year 's political season because the rush to promise tax cuts to win votes could upset <location>Wall Street</location> 's expectations that <location>Washington</location> will balance the budget . </response>


" The stock market will have to edit the promises and then do a probability study on those edited promises , " said John Geraghty at the consulting firm North American Equity Services .

<response> " The stock market will have to edit the promises and then do a probability study on those edited promises , " said <person>John Geraghty</person> at the consulting firm <organization>North American Equity Services</organization> . </response>


<response> During the past four presidential elections , the candidate that has favoured tax cuts has won . </response>


Ronald Reagan 's tax cut won him a second four-year term in the White House in 1984 , while Democrat Walter Mondale , who promised higher taxes , lost .

<response> <person>Ronald Reagan</person> 's tax cut won him a second four-year term in the <location>White House</location> in 1984 , while <misc>Democrat</misc> <person>Walter Mondale</person> , who promised higher taxes , lost . </response>


George Bush became president in 1988 on his no-new-tax campaign and Clinton won in 1992 with a promise to fatten workers ' paychecks .

<response> <person>George Bush</person> became president in 1988 on his no-new-tax campaign and <person>Clinton</person> won in 1992 with a promise to fatten workers ' paychecks . </response>


The trick , they said , will be for the candidates to continue to convince Wall Street that the Treasury 's 30-year bond -- the most closely-watched interest rate -- will fall to between 4 percent and 5 percent by the end of the decade .

<response> The trick , they said , will be for the candidates to continue to convince <location>Wall Street</location> that the <organization>Treasury</organization> 's 30-year bond -- the most closely-watched interest rate -- will fall to between 4 percent and 5 percent by the end of the decade . </response>


Johnson said that long-term interest rates have already been spooked by the election .

<response> <person>Johnson</person> said that long-term interest rates have already been spooked by the election . </response>


<response> The long-term bond jumped this week to 7.13 percent after starting the year at 5.95 percent . </response>


<response> The surge of buying in stocks during the last two years has come amid an environment of low interest rates , which has boosted corporate profits . </response>


But the market stalled this summer after the Dow Jones industrial average set a record high of 5,778.00 points on May 22 .

<response> But the market stalled this summer after the <misc>Dow Jones</misc> industrial average set a record high of 5,778.00 points on May 22 . </response>


" The market does n't seem to be able to make new highs and it has been back and forth in a fairly horizontal mode which looks like a holding pattern , " said Geraghty .

<response> " The market does n't seem to be able to make new highs and it has been back and forth in a fairly horizontal mode which looks like a holding pattern , " said <person>Geraghty</person> . </response>


He said the market reflects the political uncertainty , now that Dole has sharply narrowed the gap with Clinton in the polls .

<response> He said the market reflects the political uncertainty , now that <person>Dole</person> has sharply narrowed the gap with <person>Clinton</person> in the polls . </response>


Geraghty said that the one thing that could completely turn the election around are new findings in the Whitewater scandal that would damage the Clintons .

<response> <person>Geraghty</person> said that the one thing that could completely turn the election around are new findings in the <location>Whitewater</location> scandal that would damage the <person>Clintons</person> . </response>


" Stocks are on a delicate edge because if something happens that looks like it could upset the presidency , it could throw the political and , to some extent the economic , process into chaos , " Geraghty said .

<response> " Stocks are on a delicate edge because if something happens that looks like it could upset the presidency , it could throw the political and , to some extent the economic , process into chaos , " <person>Geraghty</person> said . </response>


Right now , Wall Street is pondering the candidates .

<response> Right now , <location>Wall Street</location> is pondering the candidates . </response>


" We have an election where there are so many unknown variables that most people will probably want to hold fire , and even take the chance that they will have to pay higher prices for stocks after the November election , than take the risk that a shock to the system will hurt the stock market , " Geraghty said .

<response> " We have an election where there are so many unknown variables that most people will probably want to hold fire , and even take the chance that they will have to pay higher prices for stocks after the November election , than take the risk that a shock to the system will hurt the stock market , " <person>Geraghty</person> said . </response>


On Friday , the Dow Jones index closed down 31.44 points at 5,616.21 .

<response> On Friday , the <misc>Dow Jones</misc> index closed down 31.44 points at 5,616.21 . </response>


<response> For the week , it was down 106.53 points . </response>


The Nasdaq composite index closed 3.53 points lower Friday at 1,141.50 .

<response> The <misc>Nasdaq</misc> composite index closed 3.53 points lower Friday at 1,141.50 . </response>


<response> For the week , it was down 1.55 points . </response>


The Standard & Poor 's index of 500 stocks was off 5.41 points at 651.99 , down 15.03 points for the week .

<response> The <organization>Standard & Poor</organization> 's index of 500 stocks was off 5.41 points at 651.99 , down 15.03 points for the week . </response>


The American Stock Exchange index was down 1.66 points at 559.68 , and was off 1.26 for the week .

<response> The <organization>American Stock Exchange</organization> index was down 1.66 points at 559.68 , and was off 1.26 for the week . </response>


<response> Brisk economic reports rattle markets anew . </response>


Glenn Somerville

<response> <person>Glenn Somerville</person> </response>


WASHINGTON 1996-08-30

<response> <location>WASHINGTON</location> 1996-08-30 </response>


Factory orders rose in July and manufacturing surged in the Midwest in August , reports said Friday , sparking worries about inflation that battered financial markets for a second straight day .

<response> Factory orders rose in July and manufacturing surged in the <location>Midwest</location> in August , reports said Friday , sparking worries about inflation that battered financial markets for a second straight day . </response>


The Commerce Department said orders for manufactured goods climbed 1.8 percent in July to a seasonally adjusted $ 317.6 billion -- nearly twice the increase that had been expected .

<response> The <organization>Commerce Department</organization> said orders for manufactured goods climbed 1.8 percent in July to a seasonally adjusted $ 317.6 billion -- nearly twice the increase that had been expected . </response>


<response> Shipments of everything from new cars to food items rose , as did order backlogs , in a sign that the strength in the industrial sector would continue in coming months . </response>


A separate report from Chicago area purchasing managers underlined the strength in manufacturing as the group 's barometer of manufacturing in the region jumped to 60 in August from 51.2 in July .

<response> A separate report from <location>Chicago</location> area purchasing managers underlined the strength in manufacturing as the group 's barometer of manufacturing in the region jumped to 60 in August from 51.2 in July . </response>


<response> A reading above 50 indicates growth in manufacturing . </response>


While production and orders rose at Midwest area businesses , the prices they paid for goods used in manufacturing remained well in check .

<response> While production and orders rose at <location>Midwest</location> area businesses , the prices they paid for goods used in manufacturing remained well in check . </response>


Analysts said the reports implied the economy was not slowing down in the third quarter after a burst of growth in the spring , and that the lull in late June and July was more temporary than Federal Reserve policy-makers had wanted .

<response> Analysts said the reports implied the economy was not slowing down in the third quarter after a burst of growth in the spring , and that the lull in late June and July was more temporary than <organization>Federal Reserve</organization> policy-makers had wanted . </response>


" It appears that August is showing an economy again reversing course and is not moving onto a significantly slower track at this point , " said economist Lynn Reaser of Barnett Banks Inc. in Jacksonville , Fla .

<response> " It appears that August is showing an economy again reversing course and is not moving onto a significantly slower track at this point , " said economist <person>Lynn Reaser</person> of <organization>Barnett Banks Inc.</organization> in <location>Jacksonville</location> , <location>Fla</location> . </response>


The reports fanned worries on Wall Street that the Fed , the nation 's central bank , would raise rates next month in a bid to ward off inflation , driving stock and bond prices sharply lower for a second day running .

<response> The reports fanned worries on <location>Wall Street</location> that the <organization>Fed</organization> , the nation 's central bank , would raise rates next month in a bid to ward off inflation , driving stock and bond prices sharply lower for a second day running . </response>


The 30-year Treasury fell almost a point , raising its yield , which moves in the opposite direction from the price , to 7.12 percent from 7.04 percent late Thursday .

<response> The 30-year <organization>Treasury</organization> fell almost a point , raising its yield , which moves in the opposite direction from the price , to 7.12 percent from 7.04 percent late Thursday . </response>


The Dow Jones industrial average fell 31.44 points to 5,616.21 after a 64.73-point decline Thursday .

<response> The <misc>Dow Jones</misc> industrial average fell 31.44 points to 5,616.21 after a 64.73-point decline Thursday . </response>


A third report from the Commerce Department , on July personal income and spending , pointed to a potential slowdown in consumer spending that some analysts said may help moderate growth in the second half .

<response> A third report from the <organization>Commerce Department</organization> , on July personal income and spending , pointed to a potential slowdown in consumer spending that some analysts said may help moderate growth in the second half . </response>


<response> It showed spending rose only 0.2 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $ 5.15 trillion after dropping a revised 0.4 percent in June . </response>


<response> Incomes from wages , salaries and all other sources gained 0.1 percent to a rate of $ 6.47 trillion after a 0.9 percent jump in June . </response>


<response> July 's slight gain in incomes was the weakest in six months , since January when they were flat . </response>


Economist Joel Naroff of First Union bank in Philadelphia said consumer spending , which fuels two-thirds of the nation 's economy , may be much slower in the third quarter than in the first half , which should slow economic growth .

<response> Economist <person>Joel Naroff</person> of <organization>First Union</organization> bank in <location>Philadelphia</location> said consumer spending , which fuels two-thirds of the nation 's economy , may be much slower in the third quarter than in the first half , which should slow economic growth . </response>


" The FOMC ( Federal Open Market Committee ) has been forecasting a slowing in economic activity and moderating household demand will have a large impact on overall economic growth , " Naroff said in a written comment .

<response> " The <organization>FOMC</organization> ( <organization>Federal Open Market Committee</organization> ) has been forecasting a slowing in economic activity and moderating household demand will have a large impact on overall economic growth , " <person>Naroff</person> said in a written comment . </response>


The policy-making FOMC is to meet on Sept .

<response> The policy-making <organization>FOMC</organization> is to meet on Sept . </response>


24 to plot interest-rate strategy .

<response> 24 to plot interest-rate strategy . </response>


<response> It already has adopted a bias toward raising rates to keep a lid on wage and price rises and help sustain the 5-1 / 2-year-old economic expansion . </response>


In an interview on the cable television network CNBC Friday , Federal Reserve Governor Lawrence Lindsey said there still were " mixed signals " about the economy 's direction .

<response> In an interview on the cable television network <organization>CNBC</organization> Friday , <organization>Federal Reserve</organization> Governor <person>Lawrence Lindsey</person> said there still were " mixed signals " about the economy 's direction . </response>


" I think that , on balance , it is looking a little bit on the strong side , " Lindsey said .

<response> " I think that , on balance , it is looking a little bit on the strong side , " <person>Lindsey</person> said . </response>


<response> He added that with expansion as solid as it is and with unemployment so low " the greater risks are clearly that we might see some overheating . " </response>


<response> While July consumer spending rose only slightly , there were ample indications that consumers remained confident . </response>


The University of Michigan 's August index of consumer sentiment , made available on Friday to paying subscribers , rose to 95.3 from 94.7 in July .

<response> The <organization>University of Michigan</organization> 's August index of consumer sentiment , made available on Friday to paying subscribers , rose to 95.3 from 94.7 in July . </response>


Reaser said strong consumer confidence coupled with relatively lean inventories were providing manufacturers with a reason to gear up production .

<response> <person>Reaser</person> said strong consumer confidence coupled with relatively lean inventories were providing manufacturers with a reason to gear up production . </response>


" The economy is not going to be expanding at the 4.8 percent ( annual ) rate that we had in the second quarter but it is likely to keep expanding in the 3 percent range , " she said , above the 2 percent to 2-1/4 percent that the Fed considers to be non-inflationary .

<response> " The economy is not going to be expanding at the 4.8 percent ( annual ) rate that we had in the second quarter but it is likely to keep expanding in the 3 percent range , " she said , above the 2 percent to 2-1/4 percent that the <organization>Fed</organization> considers to be non-inflationary . </response>


<response> New orders to factories were strong for durable goods like new cars and for nondurables like paper and food products . </response>


<response> Orders for durable goods , meant to last three years or more , rose a revised 1.7 percent in July after falling 0.2 percent in June . </response>


<response> Orders for nondurables jumped 1.8 percent following a 1.2 percent decrease in June . </response>


Mexican avocados not expected in U.S .

<response> <misc>Mexican</misc> avocados not expected in <location>U.S</location> . </response>


Maggie McNeil

<response> <person>Maggie McNeil</person> </response>


WASHINGTON 1996-08-30

<response> <location>WASHINGTON</location> 1996-08-30 </response>


U.S. Agriculture Department officials said Friday that Mexican avocados -- which are restricted from entering the continental United States -- will not likely be entering U.S. markets any time soon , even if the controversial ban were lifted today .

<response> <organization>U.S. Agriculture Department</organization> officials said Friday that <misc>Mexican</misc> avocados -- which are restricted from entering the continental <location>United States</location> -- will not likely be entering <location>U.S.</location> markets any time soon , even if the controversial ban were lifted today . </response>


" The opportunity to import ( Mexican avocados ) probably wo n't become possible for another year , " said Paul Drazek , senior trade advisor to Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman .

<response> " The opportunity to import ( <misc>Mexican</misc> avocados ) probably wo n't become possible for another year , " said <person>Paul Drazek</person> , senior trade advisor to Agriculture Secretary <person>Dan Glickman</person> . </response>


" We could lift the ban tomorrow , but that would not mean anything immediately , " said Drazek . "

<response> " We could lift the ban tomorrow , but that would not mean anything immediately , " said <person>Drazek</person> . " </response>


<response> We probably would not see avacados come in until next season , next November . " </response>


The Agriculture Department proposed more than a year ago to significantly ease an 82-year ban on Mexican avocados .

<response> The <organization>Agriculture Department</organization> proposed more than a year ago to significantly ease an 82-year ban on <misc>Mexican</misc> avocados . </response>


Under the administration 's proposal , the borders to the Mexican produce would be opened into 19 Northern and Northeastern states from November through February .

<response> Under the administration 's proposal , the borders to the <misc>Mexican</misc> produce would be opened into 19 Northern and Northeastern states from November through February . </response>


The plan has raised a storm of protest from U.S. avocado growers , who are largely concentrated in California .

<response> The plan has raised a storm of protest from <location>U.S.</location> avocado growers , who are largely concentrated in <location>California</location> . </response>


California growers have charged that removing the restrictions , even on a limited basis , would endanger the $ 1 billion U.S. industry if potentially harmful Mexican insects were brought into the country along with the avocados .

<response> <location>California</location> growers have charged that removing the restrictions , even on a limited basis , would endanger the $ 1 billion <location>U.S.</location> industry if potentially harmful <misc>Mexican</misc> insects were brought into the country along with the avocados . </response>


Mexican officials contend that there is no scientific basis for the ban , and that it is illegal under international trading rules of the World Trade Organisation .

<response> <misc>Mexican</misc> officials contend that there is no scientific basis for the ban , and that it is illegal under international trading rules of the <organization>World Trade Organisation</organization> . </response>


Proponents of the plan discount the worries of the U.S. growers and say the plan has enough safeguards built into it to eliminate any significant threat to American producers .

<response> Proponents of the plan discount the worries of the <location>U.S.</location> growers and say the plan has enough safeguards built into it to eliminate any significant threat to <misc>American</misc> producers . </response>


Under the proposal , only imports of export-quality avocados growing in approved orchards in Michoacan , Mexico , the country 's main avocado area , would be allowed .

<response> Under the proposal , only imports of export-quality avocados growing in approved orchards in <location>Michoacan</location> , <location>Mexico</location> , the country 's main avocado area , would be allowed . </response>


Mexican growers and distributors would have to abide by strict rules established by the Mexican and U.S. agriculture agencies .

<response> <misc>Mexican</misc> growers and distributors would have to abide by strict rules established by the <misc>Mexican</misc> and <location>U.S.</location> agriculture agencies . </response>


The California Avocado Commission -- which has spearheaded the opposition to lifting the ban -- said new data the group submitted to the Agriculture Department last spring shows the department underestimated the pest problem in Mexico and have urged that the agency reopen its study of the issue .

<response> The <organization>California Avocado Commission</organization> -- which has spearheaded the opposition to lifting the ban -- said new data the group submitted to the <organization>Agriculture Department</organization> last spring shows the department underestimated the pest problem in <location>Mexico</location> and have urged that the agency reopen its study of the issue . </response>


<response> The administration is still studying the new data , and officials have said that if experts think the information is significant , the agency could reopen its investigation . </response>


But U.S. avocado industry sources said that while they may have delayed the plan for a while , they ultimately do not expect the administration to change its position .

<response> But <location>U.S.</location> avocado industry sources said that while they may have delayed the plan for a while , they ultimately do not expect the administration to change its position . </response>


" From a common-sense view , the department should reconsider this plan , but due to politics they will probably go ahead with this , " said Tom Bellamore of the California avocado group .

<response> " From a common-sense view , the department should reconsider this plan , but due to politics they will probably go ahead with this , " said <person>Tom Bellamore</person> of the <location>California</location> avocado group . </response>


<response> Administration officials said they want to get the issue resolved as quickly as possible , but said there is no timetable they are working under . </response>


" It 's a very complicated issue , " said the Agriculture Department 's Drazek . "

<response> " It 's a very complicated issue , " said the <organization>Agriculture Department</organization> 's <person>Drazek</person> . " </response>


<response> We 'll get it resolved as quickly as we can , based on the best available science . " </response>


U.S. Cardinal Bernardin says has terminal cancer .

<response> <location>U.S.</location> Cardinal <person>Bernardin</person> says has terminal cancer . </response>


CHICAGO 1996-08-30

<response> <location>CHICAGO</location> 1996-08-30 </response>


Chicago Cardinal Joseph Bernardin , head of the second-largest U.S. Roman Catholic archdiocese , said on Friday his doctors had diagnosed him as having liver cancer and he had a year or less to live .

<response> <location>Chicago</location> Cardinal <person>Joseph Bernardin</person> , head of the second-largest <location>U.S.</location> <misc>Roman Catholic</misc> archdiocese , said on Friday his doctors had diagnosed him as having liver cancer and he had a year or less to live . </response>


Bernardin , 68 , underwent extensive surgery for pancreatic cancer in June 1995 followed by months of chemotherapy , which he said made him more aware of his own vulnerabilities and the need to minister to the sick .

<response> <person>Bernardin</person> , 68 , underwent extensive surgery for pancreatic cancer in June 1995 followed by months of chemotherapy , which he said made him more aware of his own vulnerabilities and the need to minister to the sick . </response>


<response> " On Wednesday , examinations indicated that the cancer has returned , this time in the liver . </response>


I am told that it is terminal and that my life expectancy is one year or less , " a composed Bernardin told a news conference .

<response> I am told that it is terminal and that my life expectancy is one year or less , " a composed <person>Bernardin</person> told a news conference . </response>


In 14 years as Chicago 's archbishop , he built a prayerful , saintly image and was deeply involved in world church issues and publicly committed to rooting out abuses by clergy .

<response> In 14 years as <location>Chicago</location> 's archbishop , he built a prayerful , saintly image and was deeply involved in world church issues and publicly committed to rooting out abuses by clergy . </response>


<response> " I have been assured that I still have some quality time left , " he said , saying he would undergo a new form of chemotherapy but his doctors have told him there was only a slim chance of a cure and the liver cancer was inoperable . </response>


<response> " It 's not going to be easy to say goodbye to everybody . </response>


<response> Death does have some sad dimensions to it but I am a man of faith , " he said . " </response>


Death is a natural phenomenom . "

<response> Death is a natural phenomenom . " </response>


<response> He said he would " serve until the end " as cardinal . </response>


Pancreatic cancer is among the most deadly forms of the disease , although Bernardin 's case was caught early .

<response> Pancreatic cancer is among the most deadly forms of the disease , although <person>Bernardin</person> 's case was caught early . </response>


<response> Surgeons removed a cancerous kidney , parts of his pancreas and stomach , small intestine , bile duct and surrounding tissues . </response>


<response> He made a rapid recovery and resumed most of his duties , but then developed a deteriorating condition in his spine that caused him great pain and shortened his height by several inches . </response>


<response> He was scheduled to undergo back surgery next month , but that was cancelled when the cancer was discovered in his liver in order to avoid delaying the start of chemotherapy . </response>


The spare , soft-spoken son of an Italian stonecutter took over the Chicago archdiocese , the nation 's second-largest after Los Angeles , with 2.3 million parishioners , in 1982 .

<response> The spare , soft-spoken son of an <misc>Italian</misc> stonecutter took over the <location>Chicago</location> archdiocese , the nation 's second-largest after <location>Los Angeles</location> , with 2.3 million parishioners , in 1982 . </response>


Ironically , Bernardin , who developed a progressive , much-praised programme to deal with pedophilia involving priests , became the highest-ranking church official ever accused of sexual improprieties when a former seminary student leveled charges in 1993 that he had been sexually abused by Bernardin during the 1970s .

<response> Ironically , <person>Bernardin</person> , who developed a progressive , much-praised programme to deal with pedophilia involving priests , became the highest-ranking church official ever accused of sexual improprieties when a former seminary student leveled charges in 1993 that he had been sexually abused by <person>Bernardin</person> during the 1970s . </response>


Bernardin steadfastly denied the charges and the former student later recanted his tale of abuse .

<response> <person>Bernardin</person> steadfastly denied the charges and the former student later recanted his tale of abuse . </response>


Bernardin prayed with him before he died from AIDS last year .

<response> <person>Bernardin</person> prayed with him before he died from <misc>AIDS</misc> last year . </response>


Bernardin , who became archbishop of Cincinnati in 1972 , played an increasingly prominent role in the U.S. church as a moderate voice of compromise among liberals and conservatives in the ranks of the bishops .

<response> <person>Bernardin</person> , who became archbishop of <location>Cincinnati</location> in 1972 , played an increasingly prominent role in the <location>U.S.</location> church as a moderate voice of compromise among liberals and conservatives in the ranks of the bishops . </response>


This month , he announced that he would oversee a series of conferences to find " common ground " among American Catholics .

<response> This month , he announced that he would oversee a series of conferences to find " common ground " among <misc>American Catholics</misc> . </response>


<response> Previously , he was instrumental in drafting church policy on war , peace and nuclear arms , and for seven years he headed the bishops ' anti-abortion policy committee , espousing a policy describing human life as a " seamless garment . " </response>


Boatmen 's deal could spark more mergers .

<response> <organization>Boatmen 's</organization> deal could spark more mergers . </response>


Brad Dorfman

<response> <person>Brad Dorfman</person> </response>


CHICAGO 1996-08-30

<response> <location>CHICAGO</location> 1996-08-30 </response>


The $ 9.5 billion proposed acquisition of Boatmen 's Bancshares Inc. by NationsBank Corp. could spark a flurry of other mergers involving Missouri banks , which until last year were protected from outside buyers by state regulations .

<response> The $ 9.5 billion proposed acquisition of <organization>Boatmen 's Bancshares Inc.</organization> by <organization>NationsBank Corp.</organization> could spark a flurry of other mergers involving <location>Missouri</location> banks , which until last year were protected from outside buyers by state regulations . </response>


" NationsBank just strolled into the Midwest and bagged the biggest banking trophy in the landscape , " said Michael Ancell , banking industry analyst at Edward D. Jones & Co . "

<response> " <organization>NationsBank</organization> just strolled into the <location>Midwest</location> and bagged the biggest banking trophy in the landscape , " said <person>Michael Ancell</person> , banking industry analyst at <organization>Edward D. Jones & Co</organization> . " </response>


Whoever wants a big market position in the Midwest has to come in and grab Mercantile or Commerce . "

<response> Whoever wants a big market position in the <location>Midwest</location> has to come in and grab <organization>Mercantile</organization> or <organization>Commerce</organization> . " </response>


St. Louis-based Mercantile Bancorp Inc. , a bank holding company with $ 18.04 billion in assets , was seen by many analysts as the most attractive Missouri franchise in size after Boatmen 's .

<response> <misc>St. Louis-based</misc> <organization>Mercantile Bancorp Inc.</organization> , a bank holding company with $ 18.04 billion in assets , was seen by many analysts as the most attractive <location>Missouri</location> franchise in size after <organization>Boatmen 's</organization> . </response>


Kansas City , Mo.-based Commerce Bancshares Inc. , with $ 9.32 billion in assets , also could help a regional bank establish a strong presence in the lower Midwest , analysts added .

<response> <location>Kansas City</location> , <misc>Mo.-based</misc> <organization>Commerce Bancshares Inc.</organization> , with $ 9.32 billion in assets , also could help a regional bank establish a strong presence in the lower <location>Midwest</location> , analysts added . </response>


" It focuses more attention on Mercantile , Commerce and Roosevelt , " said James Weber , analyst at A.G. Edwards & Sons .

<response> " It focuses more attention on <organization>Mercantile</organization> , <organization>Commerce</organization> and <organization>Roosevelt</organization> , " said <person>James Weber</person> , analyst at <organization>A.G. Edwards & Sons</organization> . </response>


Roosevelt Financial Group Inc is a $ 9.33 billion asset-St .

<response> <organization>Roosevelt Financial Group Inc</organization> is a $ 9.33 billion <misc>asset-St .</misc> </response>


Louis based thrift .

<response> <misc>Louis</misc> based thrift . </response>


" Now ... the most coveted bank out there is Mercantile , " Weber said .

<response> " Now ... the most coveted bank out there is <organization>Mercantile</organization> , " <person>Weber</person> said . </response>


Mercantile and Commerce did not return phone calls seeking comment .

<response> <organization>Mercantile</organization> and <organization>Commerce</organization> did not return phone calls seeking comment . </response>


Among those seen as having an interest in buying in Missouri are Minneapolis-based First Bank System Inc. and Norwest Corp. , Ohio-based KeyCorp and Banc One Corp. , and First Chicago NBD Corp. in Illinois .

<response> Among those seen as having an interest in buying in <location>Missouri</location> are <misc>Minneapolis-based</misc> <organization>First Bank System Inc.</organization> and <organization>Norwest Corp.</organization> , <misc>Ohio-based</misc> <organization>KeyCorp</organization> and <organization>Banc One Corp.</organization> , and <organization>First Chicago NBD Corp.</organization> in <location>Illinois</location> . </response>


Representatives of First Bank , Norwest , Banc One and First Chicago said the banks do not comment on rumors of possible mergers or acquisitions .

<response> Representatives of <organization>First Bank</organization> , <organization>Norwest</organization> , <organization>Banc One</organization> and <organization>First Chicago</organization> said the banks do not comment on rumors of possible mergers or acquisitions . </response>


KeyCorp , contacted by phone , would not comment .

<response> <organization>KeyCorp</organization> , contacted by phone , would not comment . </response>


<response> With a presence in nine states and $ 41 billion in assets , </response>


Boatmen 's was the prize in Missouri , where barriers to outside acquirers were brought down last year by a federal banking statute .

<response> <organization>Boatmen 's</organization> was the prize in <location>Missouri</location> , where barriers to outside acquirers were brought down last year by a federal banking statute . </response>


" Boatmen 's was the plum of Missouri and was the plum of the central Midwest , " Weber said .

<response> " <organization>Boatmen 's</organization> was the plum of <location>Missouri</location> and was the plum of the central <location>Midwest</location> , " <person>Weber</person> said . </response>


Talk that the Missouri banks were seeking inflated prices from buyers was seen as a reason a deal has not occurred sooner .

<response> Talk that the <location>Missouri</location> banks were seeking inflated prices from buyers was seen as a reason a deal has not occurred sooner . </response>


But NationsBank 's bid , representing a premium of 40 percent for Boatmen 's stock , was large enough to get the deal done .

<response> But <organization>NationsBank</organization> 's bid , representing a premium of 40 percent for <organization>Boatmen 's</organization> stock , was large enough to get the deal done . </response>


" I think Boatmen 's was shopping itself , and everybody knew if you wanted to be the winning buyer here , you had to make the bid nobody would beat , " Ancell said .

<response> " I think <organization>Boatmen 's</organization> was shopping itself , and everybody knew if you wanted to be the winning buyer here , you had to make the bid nobody would beat , " <person>Ancell</person> said . </response>


<response> But some analysts cautioned that other targets should not expect as large a premium . </response>


They also questioned whether NationsBank can recoup shareholder value with such a large bid for Boatmen 's .

<response> They also questioned whether <organization>NationsBank</organization> can recoup shareholder value with such a large bid for <organization>Boatmen 's</organization> . </response>


" I think initially some stocks will trade up on sympathy , but the wild premium NationsBank put on this deal here , I do n't see a lot of other deals being done at this premium , " said Michael Durante , analyst at McDonald & Co .

<response> " I think initially some stocks will trade up on sympathy , but the wild premium <organization>NationsBank</organization> put on this deal here , I do n't see a lot of other deals being done at this premium , " said <person>Michael Durante</person> , analyst at <organization>McDonald & Co</organization> . </response>


U.S. tight-lipped on Libya 's award to Farrakhan .

<response> <location>U.S.</location> tight-lipped on <location>Libya</location> 's award to <person>Farrakhan</person> . </response>


WASHINGTON 1996-08-30

<response> <location>WASHINGTON</location> 1996-08-30 </response>


The State Department refused to speculate on Friday on what might happen in the case of Louis Farrakhan , the U.S. black leader who was awarded a $ 250,000 human rights prize by Libya .

<response> The <organization>State Department</organization> refused to speculate on Friday on what might happen in the case of <person>Louis Farrakhan</person> , the <location>U.S.</location> black leader who was awarded a $ 250,000 human rights prize by <location>Libya</location> . </response>


" I 'm not going to speculate about what may or may not happen in that case , " State Department spokesman Glyn Davies said . "

<response> " I 'm not going to speculate about what may or may not happen in that case , " <organization>State Department</organization> spokesman <person>Glyn Davies</person> said . " </response>


... The view of the U.S. government on ( Farrakhan 's ) not accepting any gifts from Libya is well-known . "

<response> ... The view of the <location>U.S.</location> government on ( <person>Farrakhan</person> 's ) not accepting any gifts from <location>Libya</location> is well-known . " </response>


Davies also noted : " We 've talked about the passport restriction for travel to Libya " but he did not elaborate .

<response> <person>Davies</person> also noted : " We 've talked about the passport restriction for travel to <location>Libya</location> " but he did not elaborate . </response>


The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday denied Farrakhan 's application to receive the $ 250,000 award or a $ 1 billion donation Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi had pledged to Farrakhan 's Nation of Islam group after they met last January .

<response> The <organization>U.S. Treasury Department</organization> on Wednesday denied <person>Farrakhan</person> 's application to receive the $ 250,000 award or a $ 1 billion donation <misc>Libyan</misc> leader <person>Muammar Gaddafi</person> had pledged to <person>Farrakhan</person> 's <organization>Nation of Islam</organization> group after they met last January . </response>


Farrakhan organised last October 's Million Man March that brought thousands of black men to Washington for a peaceful rally .

<response> <person>Farrakhan</person> organised last October 's <misc>Million Man March</misc> that brought thousands of black men to <location>Washington</location> for a peaceful rally . </response>


The Treasury Department said Libya was on the U.S. list of states that sponsor international terrorism and noted that Tripoli has refused to hand over two Libyan suspects in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie , Scotland .

<response> The <organization>Treasury Department</organization> said <location>Libya</location> was on the <location>U.S.</location> list of states that sponsor international terrorism and noted that <location>Tripoli</location> has refused to hand over two <misc>Libyan</misc> suspects in the 1988 bombing of <misc>Pan Am flight 103</misc> over <location>Lockerbie</location> , <location>Scotland</location> . </response>


That refusal led to the imposition of U.N. sanctions on Libya .

<response> That refusal led to the imposition of <organization>U.N.</organization> sanctions on <location>Libya</location> . </response>


U.S. Gulf rig down by one to 162 in week .

<response> <location>U.S. Gulf</location> rig down by one to 162 in week . </response>


NEW YORK 1996-08-30

<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-08-30 </response>


There were 162 rigs under contract in the U.S. Gulf as of August 30 , down one from the prior week , Offshore Data Services said .

<response> There were 162 rigs under contract in the <location>U.S. Gulf</location> as of August 30 , down one from the prior week , <organization>Offshore Data Services</organization> said . </response>


The utilization rate for rigs working in the Gulf , based on a total fleet of 181 , was 89.5 percent .

<response> The utilization rate for rigs working in the <location>Gulf</location> , based on a total fleet of 181 , was 89.5 percent . </response>


The number of working rigs in European / Mediterranean remained unchanged this week , with 105 rigs under contract out of a total fleet of 105 , a utilization rate of 100 percent .

<response> The number of working rigs in <misc>European</misc> / <misc>Mediterranean</misc> remained unchanged this week , with 105 rigs under contract out of a total fleet of 105 , a utilization rate of 100 percent . </response>


<response> The worldwide rig count fell by one to 554 out of a total fleet of 608 , making the utilization rate 91.1 percent . </response>


-- New York Energy Desk 212-859-1620

<response> -- <organization>New York Energy Desk</organization> 212-859-1620 </response>


Dole team seeking to pin down debate details .

<response> <person>Dole</person> team seeking to pin down debate details . </response>


IRVINE , Calif 1996-08-30

<response> <location>IRVINE</location> , <location>Calif</location> 1996-08-30 </response>


Now that the party conventions are over , Republicans have signalled they are ready to move into the next phase of the campaign and meet with President Clinton 's aides to hammer out details of presidential debates .

<response> Now that the party conventions are over , <misc>Republicans</misc> have signalled they are ready to move into the next phase of the campaign and meet with President <person>Clinton</person> 's aides to hammer out details of presidential debates . </response>


The Dole campaign released a letter Friday inviting their Clinton counterparts to meet with Dole campaign manager Scott Reed to discuss particulars of the televised debates .

<response> The <person>Dole</person> campaign released a letter Friday inviting their <person>Clinton</person> counterparts to meet with <person>Dole</person> campaign manager <person>Scott Reed</person> to discuss particulars of the televised debates . </response>


" Next week , a small group of representatives from each of our campaigns should meet to address participants , format , timing and logistical issues surrounding the debates , " Dole campaign manager Scott Reed wrote to Clinton campaign manager Peter Knight .

<response> " Next week , a small group of representatives from each of our campaigns should meet to address participants , format , timing and logistical issues surrounding the debates , " <person>Dole</person> campaign manager <person>Scott Reed</person> wrote to <person>Clinton</person> campaign manager <person>Peter Knight</person> . </response>


<response> Tentative dates for the debates are Sept . </response>


25 , Oct. 9 and Oct. 16 .

<response> 25 , Oct. 9 and Oct. 16 . </response>


<response> The vice presidential debate is scheduled for Oct. 2 . </response>


Former South Carolina Gov .

<response> Former <location>South Carolina</location> Gov . </response>


Carroll Campbell , who was on Dole 's vice presidential short list before Dole decided on Jack Kemp , will head Dole 's team .

<response> <person>Carroll Campbell</person> , who was on <person>Dole</person> 's vice presidential short list before <person>Dole</person> decided on <person>Jack Kemp</person> , will head <person>Dole</person> 's team . </response>


A decision is expected by mid-September on whether Texas billionaire Ross Perot , the Reform Party candidate , will be allowed to participate in the debates , which are sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates , a non-profit , non-partisan organisation that took over the forums in 1988 from the League of Women Voters .

<response> A decision is expected by mid-September on whether <location>Texas</location> billionaire <person>Ross Perot</person> , the <organization>Reform Party</organization> candidate , will be allowed to participate in the debates , which are sponsored by the <organization>Commission on Presidential Debates</organization> , a non-profit , non-partisan organisation that took over the forums in 1988 from the <organization>League of Women Voters</organization> . </response>


Titanic recovery mission is scrapped .

<response> <misc>Titanic</misc> recovery mission is scrapped . </response>


NEW YORK 1996-08-30

<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-08-30 </response>


Equipment problems and mechanical failure forced a recovery expedition to give up efforts to retrieve a giant slab of the RMS Titanic from the ocean floor , a spokeswoman said on Friday .

<response> Equipment problems and mechanical failure forced a recovery expedition to give up efforts to retrieve a giant slab of the <misc>RMS Titanic</misc> from the ocean floor , a spokeswoman said on Friday . </response>


A 20-ton piece of the Titanic 's steel hull , which had been attached by cables to a recovery ship off the coast of Newfoundland , Canada , fell back to the bottom of the sea , said Erin Purcell of Boston-based Reagan Communications that represents two of the ships used in the expedition .

<response> A 20-ton piece of the <misc>Titanic</misc> 's steel hull , which had been attached by cables to a recovery ship off the coast of <location>Newfoundland</location> , <location>Canada</location> , fell back to the bottom of the sea , said <person>Erin Purcell</person> of <misc>Boston-based</misc> <organization>Reagan Communications</organization> that represents two of the ships used in the expedition . </response>


<response> The piece of hull , lifted from the ocean floor by means of several diesel-filled bags , had been stuck about 200 feet ( about 70 metres ) below the water 's surface before it fell , she said . </response>


<response> It fell as recovery crews were trying to haul the piece into more shallow water and several of the bags burst and cables snapped , she said . </response>


The steel-hulled Titanic , thought to be unsinkable , struck an iceberg on April 14 , 1912 , and sank , killing 1,523 of the 2,200 passengers and crew on board .

<response> The steel-hulled <misc>Titanic</misc> , thought to be unsinkable , struck an iceberg on April 14 , 1912 , and sank , killing 1,523 of the 2,200 passengers and crew on board . </response>


The wreck was located in 1985 .

<response> The wreck was located in 1985 . </response>


Passengers who had paid $ 1,500 and up to accompany the recovery expedition on two cruise ships had returned back to port on Thursday , Purcell said .

<response> Passengers who had paid $ 1,500 and up to accompany the recovery expedition on two cruise ships had returned back to port on Thursday , <person>Purcell</person> said . </response>


Bonn appeals for Middle East peace .

<response> <location>Bonn</location> appeals for <location>Middle East</location> peace . </response>


BONN 1996-08-30

<response> <location>BONN</location> 1996-08-30 </response>


The German government urged Israelis and Palestinians on Friday to avoid any course of action that might jeopardise the peace process in the Middle East .

<response> The <misc>German</misc> government urged <misc>Israelis</misc> and <misc>Palestinians</misc> on Friday to avoid any course of action that might jeopardise the peace process in the <location>Middle East</location> . </response>


Israel announced this week the expansion of Jewish West Bank settlements surrounding Jerusalem and the demolition of an Arab community centre in East Jerusalem .

<response> <location>Israel</location> announced this week the expansion of <misc>Jewish</misc> <location>West Bank</location> settlements surrounding <location>Jerusalem</location> and the demolition of an <misc>Arab</misc> community centre in <location>East Jerusalem</location> . </response>


<response> City officials there said the centre was being erected illegally . </response>


But Palestinian President Yasser Arafat said the moves by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's government were tantamount to war .

<response> But <misc>Palestinian</misc> President <person>Yasser Arafat</person> said the moves by Prime Minister <person>Benjamin Netanyahu</person> 's government were tantamount to war . </response>


<response> Tension has been rising in the region since . </response>


" We believe that the Israeli settlement policy in the occupied areas is an obstacle to the establishment of peace , " German Foreign Ministry spokesman Martin Erdmann said .

<response> " We believe that the <misc>Israeli</misc> settlement policy in the occupied areas is an obstacle to the establishment of peace , " <misc>German</misc> <organization>Foreign Ministry</organization> spokesman <person>Martin Erdmann</person> said . </response>


" All concerned must avoid taking any course of action that could pose an obstacle to the peace process and which could make a peaceful solution difficult , " he said , as news came of a renewed breakdown in Arab-Israeli peace talks in Jerusalem .

<response> " All concerned must avoid taking any course of action that could pose an obstacle to the peace process and which could make a peaceful solution difficult , " he said , as news came of a renewed breakdown in <misc>Arab-Israeli</misc> peace talks in <location>Jerusalem</location> . </response>


Erdmann told reporters Bonn supported European Union efforts to persuade Israel to stop further Jewish settlement on the West Bank .

<response> <person>Erdmann</person> told reporters <location>Bonn</location> supported <organization>European Union</organization> efforts to persuade <location>Israel</location> to stop further <misc>Jewish</misc> settlement on the <location>West Bank</location> . </response>


The foreign ministry later announced Israeli Foreign Minister David Levy would visit Bonn for talks with his German counterpart Klaus Kinkel next month .

<response> The foreign ministry later announced <misc>Israeli</misc> Foreign Minister <person>David Levy</person> would visit <location>Bonn</location> for talks with his <misc>German</misc> counterpart <person>Klaus Kinkel</person> next month . </response>


The ministry said Levy and Kinkel would discuss the Middle East process and German-Israeli relations at their meeting on September 9 .

<response> The ministry said <person>Levy</person> and <person>Kinkel</person> would discuss the <location>Middle East</location> process and <misc>German-Israeli</misc> relations at their meeting on September 9 . </response>


Levy 's visit would be the first by an Israeli cabinet minister since Netanyahu 's conservative government took power in une this year , the ministry said .

<response> <person>Levy</person> 's visit would be the first by an <misc>Israeli</misc> cabinet minister since <person>Netanyahu</person> 's conservative government took power in une this year , the ministry said . </response>


Before Levy 's arrival in Bonn , German Defence Minister Volker Ruehe will visit Israel from September 2 to 4 , the defence ministry said .

<response> Before <person>Levy</person> 's arrival in <location>Bonn</location> , <misc>German</misc> Defence Minister <person>Volker Ruehe</person> will visit <location>Israel</location> from September 2 to 4 , the defence ministry said . </response>


Ruehe planned to meet his Israeli counterpart Yitzhak Mordechai and Israeli President Ezer Weizman , the ministry said .

<response> <person>Ruehe</person> planned to meet his <misc>Israeli</misc> counterpart <person>Yitzhak Mordechai</person> and <misc>Israeli</misc> President <person>Ezer Weizman</person> , the ministry said . </response>


He was also expected to meet Prime Minister Netanyahu and opposition leader Shimon Peres for talks .

<response> He was also expected to meet Prime Minister <person>Netanyahu</person> and opposition leader <person>Shimon Peres</person> for talks . </response>


France expels African , Air France unions protest .

<response> <location>France</location> expels <misc>African</misc> , <organization>Air France</organization> unions protest . </response>


PARIS 1996-08-30

<response> <location>PARIS</location> 1996-08-30 </response>


France on Friday expelled another African man seized in a police raid on a Paris church as about 100 Air France workers denounced " charters of shame " used to fly illegal immigrants home .

<response> <location>France</location> on Friday expelled another <misc>African</misc> man seized in a police raid on a <location>Paris</location> church as about 100 <organization>Air France</organization> workers denounced " charters of shame " used to fly illegal immigrants home . </response>


A Guinean man , detained in a round-up in the Saint-Bernard church a week ago , was deported on a scheduled Air France flight to Conakry after his appeals failed , a spokesman for Air France 's pro-Socialist CFDT union said .

<response> A <misc>Guinean</misc> man , detained in a round-up in the <location>Saint-Bernard</location> church a week ago , was deported on a scheduled <organization>Air France</organization> flight to <location>Conakry</location> after his appeals failed , a spokesman for <organization>Air France</organization> 's pro-Socialist <organization>CFDT</organization> union said . </response>


He was apparently the eighth African deported from among 210 people evicted from the church after a 50-day occupation aimed at securing residence permits , unions said .

<response> He was apparently the eighth <misc>African</misc> deported from among 210 people evicted from the church after a 50-day occupation aimed at securing residence permits , unions said . </response>


<response> Most of the others have been released after a brief stay in detention . </response>


About 100 people from the CFDT and the Communist-led CGT unions marched outside Air France headquarters at Charles de Gaulle airport north of Paris against the use of civilian jets and staff in deporting illegal immigrants .

<response> About 100 people from the <organization>CFDT</organization> and the <misc>Communist-led</misc> <organization>CGT</organization> unions marched outside <organization>Air France</organization> headquarters at <location>Charles de Gaulle</location> airport north of <location>Paris</location> against the use of civilian jets and staff in deporting illegal immigrants . </response>


" We must obtain a formal commitment from ( Air France chairman ) Christian Blanc that no plane , no personnel be used to transform our air companies into charters of shame , " CFDT spokesman Francois Cabrera said .

<response> " We must obtain a formal commitment from ( <organization>Air France</organization> chairman ) <person>Christian Blanc</person> that no plane , no personnel be used to transform our air companies into charters of shame , " <organization>CFDT</organization> spokesman <person>Francois Cabrera</person> said . </response>


<response> He said civilians should not be police accomplices . </response>


Twenty-three out of 25 charters flying illegal immigrants home since Prime Minister Alain Juppe 's government took office in May 1995 have been civilian jets .

<response> Twenty-three out of 25 charters flying illegal immigrants home since Prime Minister <person>Alain Juppe</person> 's government took office in May 1995 have been civilian jets . </response>


The other two were military jets .

<response> The other two were military jets . </response>


Separately , Juppe confirmed the conservative government was preparing to submit a draft bill to parliament to tighten laws on illegal workers as part of a crackdown on immigration .

<response> Separately , <person>Juppe</person> confirmed the conservative government was preparing to submit a draft bill to parliament to tighten laws on illegal workers as part of a crackdown on immigration . </response>


" Legislation is insufficient in several areas , notably in those concerning illegal work , " Juppe told reporters .

<response> " Legislation is insufficient in several areas , notably in those concerning illegal work , " <person>Juppe</person> told reporters . </response>


German police probe sex link in child kidnap case .

<response> <misc>German</misc> police probe sex link in child kidnap case . </response>


BERLIN 1996-08-30

<response> <location>BERLIN</location> 1996-08-30 </response>


German police searching for a missing 10-year-old schoolgirl said on Friday the prime suspects in the case may have been involved in running a child prostitution ring .

<response> <misc>German</misc> police searching for a missing 10-year-old schoolgirl said on Friday the prime suspects in the case may have been involved in running a child prostitution ring . </response>


Police suspect Nicole Nichterwitz 's aunt and a male companion abducted the girl and took her to the Netherlands .

<response> Police suspect <person>Nicole Nichterwitz</person> 's aunt and a male companion abducted the girl and took her to the <location>Netherlands</location> . </response>


She was last seen being collected by the pair from school in Velten near Berlin on Monday .

<response> She was last seen being collected by the pair from school in <location>Velten</location> near <location>Berlin</location> on Monday . </response>


<response> Public prosecutors said they had found a list of children 's names and ages at the couple 's flat . </response>


The list was being studied for possible links to previous child kidnappings and prostitution , a prosecutors ' spokesman told Reuters .

<response> The list was being studied for possible links to previous child kidnappings and prostitution , a prosecutors ' spokesman told <organization>Reuters</organization> . </response>


Missing German girl found alive at Dutch campsite .

<response> Missing <misc>German</misc> girl found alive at <misc>Dutch</misc> campsite . </response>


GRONINGEN , Netherlands 1996-08-30

<response> <location>GRONINGEN</location> , <location>Netherlands</location> 1996-08-30 </response>


Dutch police said on Friday they had found missing German girl Nicole Nichterwitz alive on a campsite in the northern city of Groningen and had arrested her aunt and companion on charges of kidnapping .

<response> <misc>Dutch</misc> police said on Friday they had found missing <misc>German</misc> girl <person>Nicole Nichterwitz</person> alive on a campsite in the northern city of <location>Groningen</location> and had arrested her aunt and companion on charges of kidnapping . </response>


" We have found Nicole on a campsite in Groningen thanks to tipoffs from the Dutch public .

<response> " We have found <person>Nicole</person> on a campsite in <location>Groningen</location> thanks to tipoffs from the <misc>Dutch</misc> public . </response>


We have also found and arrested her aunt and companion , " said a spokeswoman of the Dutch criminal investigation service .

<response> We have also found and arrested her aunt and companion , " said a spokeswoman of the <misc>Dutch</misc> criminal investigation service . </response>


<response> Police could not yet tell whether the 10-year-old showed any signs of sexual abuse . </response>


" We do n't know yet .

<response> " We do n't know yet . </response>


It 's too early to tell , " she said .

<response> It 's too early to tell , " she said . </response>


The girl was abducted from her school in Velten near Berlin on Monday .

<response> The girl was abducted from her school in <location>Velten</location> near <location>Berlin</location> on Monday . </response>


German police suspected her aunt , 47 , and companion , 28 , were involved in running a child prostitution ring .

<response> <misc>German</misc> police suspected her aunt , 47 , and companion , 28 , were involved in running a child prostitution ring . </response>


<response> The list was being studied for possible links to previous child kidnappings and prostitution , a prosecutors ' spokesman said . </response>


The couple would probably be extradited to Germany which has requested their deportation , the Dutch police spokeswoman said .

<response> The couple would probably be extradited to <location>Germany</location> which has requested their deportation , the <misc>Dutch</misc> police spokeswoman said . </response>


Descriptions of the couple 's car released to Dutch media led to their arrest , she added .

<response> Descriptions of the couple 's car released to <misc>Dutch</misc> media led to their arrest , she added . </response>


Indian copper falls , state firm may cut rates .

<response> <misc>Indian</misc> copper falls , state firm may cut rates . </response>


BOMBAY 1996-08-30

<response> <location>BOMBAY</location> 1996-08-30 </response>


Indian copper prices fell on Friday as dealers awaited an announcement relating to price cuts by state-owned producer , Hindustan Copper Ltd , traders said .

<response> <misc>Indian</misc> copper prices fell on Friday as dealers awaited an announcement relating to price cuts by state-owned producer , <organization>Hindustan Copper Ltd</organization> , traders said . </response>


<response> Nickel extended gains while other base metals were unchanged in narrow trade , they said . </response>


Ready copper fell by 150 rupees at 12,350 rupees per quintal on fresh offerings by the stockists who expect Hindustan Copper to cut prices .

<response> Ready copper fell by 150 rupees at 12,350 rupees per quintal on fresh offerings by the stockists who expect <organization>Hindustan Copper</organization> to cut prices . </response>


<response> Nickel rose by 500 to 39,200 rupees on thin supply and fresh buying by stainless steel makers . </response>


<response> Tin was unchanged at 36,000 rupees , so did zinc at 6,300 rupees and lead at 4,900 rupees . </response>


Aluminium was quiet at 7,450 rupees .

<response> Aluminium was quiet at 7,450 rupees . </response>


-- Bombay Commodities +91-22-265 9000

<response> -- <organization>Bombay Commodities</organization> +91-22-265 9000 </response>


MARTELA H1 PROFIT FIM 6.3 MLN VS 21.0 MLN .

<response> <organization>MARTELA</organization> H1 PROFIT FIM 6.3 MLN VS 21.0 MLN . </response>


HELSINKI 1996-08-30

<response> <location>HELSINKI</location> 1996-08-30 </response>


Six months to June 30 ,

<response> Six months to June 30 , </response>


( million markka unless stated )

<response> ( million markka unless stated ) </response>


<response> Profit before extraordinaries , appropriations , </response>


taxes 6.3 vs 21.0

<response> taxes 6.3 vs 21.0 </response>


<response> Earnings per share ( markka ) 2.2 vs 7.2 </response>


Net sales 289.1 vs 256.9

<response> Net sales 289.1 vs 256.9 </response>


Canadian bonds open softer , spreads to U.S. shrink .

<response> <misc>Canadian</misc> bonds open softer , spreads to <location>U.S.</location> shrink . </response>


TORONTO 1996-08-30

<response> <location>TORONTO</location> 1996-08-30 </response>


Canadian bonds opened softer on Friday , pulled lower by a sinking U.S. market , but outperformed U.S. bonds on positive Canadian economic data , analysts said .

<response> <misc>Canadian</misc> bonds opened softer on Friday , pulled lower by a sinking <location>U.S.</location> market , but outperformed <location>U.S.</location> bonds on positive <misc>Canadian</misc> economic data , analysts said . </response>


" I think this morning 's Canadian numbers were very supportive of narrower spreads , particularly the current account number , " said Jim Webber , director of fixed-income research with TD Securities Inc .

<response> " I think this morning 's <misc>Canadian</misc> numbers were very supportive of narrower spreads , particularly the current account number , " said <person>Jim Webber</person> , director of fixed-income research with <organization>TD Securities Inc</organization> . </response>


Canada 's 8.0 percent bond due 2023 fell C$ 0.45 to C$ 101.15 to yield 7.894 percent .

<response> <location>Canada</location> 's 8.0 percent bond due 2023 fell <misc>C$</misc> 0.45 to <misc>C$</misc> 101.15 to yield 7.894 percent . </response>


The U.S. 30-year benchmark fell 30/32 to yield 7.12 percent .

<response> The <location>U.S.</location> 30-year benchmark fell 30/32 to yield 7.12 percent . </response>


<response> The spread between benchmark bonds narrowed 77 basis points from 81 basis points at the close of trading on Wednesday . </response>


Statistics Canada on Friday reported Canada 's current account moved to a higher-than-expected C$ 1.15 billion second quarter surplus from a C$ 1.62 billion deficit in the first quarter .

<response> <organization>Statistics Canada</organization> on Friday reported <location>Canada</location> 's current account moved to a higher-than-expected <misc>C$</misc> 1.15 billion second quarter surplus from a <misc>C$</misc> 1.62 billion deficit in the first quarter . </response>


<response> It was the first surplus since the fourth quarter of 1984 . </response>


The agency also reported Canada 's real gross domestic product rose a weaker-than-expected 0.3 percent in the second quarter or 1.3 percent at an annualized rate .

<response> The agency also reported <location>Canada</location> 's real gross domestic product rose a weaker-than-expected 0.3 percent in the second quarter or 1.3 percent at an annualized rate . </response>


While the data provided support for Canadian bonds , both Canadian and U.S. markets weakened after the release of strong U.S. economic data , including a report showing the Chicago Purchasing Managers August index rose to 60 from 51.2 in July .

<response> While the data provided support for <misc>Canadian</misc> bonds , both <misc>Canadian</misc> and <location>U.S.</location> markets weakened after the release of strong <location>U.S.</location> economic data , including a report showing the <organization>Chicago Purchasing Managers</organization> August index rose to 60 from 51.2 in July . </response>


" The purchasing managers ' number is extremely , extremely strong , " said Webber .

<response> " The purchasing managers ' number is extremely , extremely strong , " said <person>Webber</person> . </response>


In other news , the Toronto Bond Traders ' Association said it is recommending that dealings in the Canadian bond market end early at 1400 EDT / 1800 GMT on Friday .

<response> In other news , the <organization>Toronto Bond Traders ' Association</organization> said it is recommending that dealings in the <misc>Canadian</misc> bond market end early at 1400 EDT / 1800 <misc>GMT</misc> on Friday . </response>


The Canadian market typically closes early on holiday weekends and Canadian financial markets will be closed on Monday for Labour Day .

<response> The <misc>Canadian</misc> market typically closes early on holiday weekends and <misc>Canadian</misc> financial markets will be closed on Monday for <misc>Labour Day</misc> . </response>


In other prices , the 7.0 percent of 2006 fell C$ 0.28 to C$ 96.89 to yield 7.437 percent .

<response> In other prices , the 7.0 percent of 2006 fell <misc>C$</misc> 0.28 to <misc>C$</misc> 96.89 to yield 7.437 percent . </response>


The U.S. 10-year benchmark fell 21/32 to yield 6.95 percent .

<response> The <location>U.S.</location> 10-year benchmark fell 21/32 to yield 6.95 percent . </response>


<response> The spread between the two bonds narrowed to 49 basis points from 54 basis points at the close of trading on Thursday . </response>


The three-month cash bill traded at 4.04 percent against the U.S. three-month bill at 5.26 percent .

<response> The three-month cash bill traded at 4.04 percent against the <location>U.S.</location> three-month bill at 5.26 percent . </response>


-- Jeffrey Hodgson ( 416 ) 941-8105 , e-mail : jeffrey.hodgson@reuters.com

<response> -- <person>Jeffrey Hodgson</person> ( 416 ) 941-8105 , e-mail : jeffrey.hodgson@reuters.com </response>


Aw Computer Systems Inc Q2 loss widens .

<response> Aw <organization>Computer Systems Inc</organization> Q2 loss widens . </response>


NEW YORK 1996-08-30

<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-08-30 </response>


1996 1995


Shr loss $ 0.22 loss $ 0.07

<response> Shr loss $ 0.22 loss $ 0.07 </response>


Net loss 1,071 loss 277

<response> Net loss 1,071 loss 277 </response>


Revs 130 1,279


Avg shrs 4,841 3,990

<response> Avg shrs 4,841 3,990 </response>


First Half


Shr loss $ 0.42 loss $ 0.21

<response> Shr loss $ 0.42 loss $ 0.21 </response>


Net loss 1,967 loss 841

<response> Net loss 1,967 loss 841 </response>


Revs 476 2,253


Avg shrs 4,666 3,944

<response> Avg shrs 4,666 3,944 </response>


<response> ( All Data Above 000s Except Per Share Numbers ) </response>


-- New York Newsdesk 212-859-1610 .

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


IPO FILING -- Homegate Hospitality Inc .

<response> IPO FILING -- <organization>Homegate Hospitality Inc</organization> . </response>


WASHINGTON 1996-08-30

<response> <location>WASHINGTON</location> 1996-08-30 </response>


Company Name Homegate Hospitality Inc

<response> Company <misc>Name</misc> <organization>Homegate Hospitality Inc</organization> </response>


Nasdaq Stock symbol HMGT

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


Estimated price range N / A

<response> Estimated price range N / A </response>


Total shares to be offered N / A

<response> Total shares to be offered N / A </response>


Shrs offered by company N / A

<response> Shrs offered by company N / A </response>


Shrs outstanding after ipo N / A

<response> Shrs outstanding after ipo N / A </response>


Lead Underwriter Bear Stearns & Co Inc

<response> Lead Underwriter <organization>Bear Stearns & Co Inc</organization> </response>


Underwriters over-allotment N / A

<response> Underwriters over-allotment N / A </response>


Business : Company 's goal is to become a national provider of high quality extended-stay hotels in strategically selected markets located throughout the United States .

<response> Business : Company 's goal is to become a national provider of high quality extended-stay hotels in strategically selected markets located throughout the <location>United States</location> . </response>


<response> Use of Proceeds : To finance the development of additional extended-stay hotels and other general corporate purposes . </response>


Financial Data in 000s : 1995 1994

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


- Revenue N / A N / A

<response> - Revenue N / A N / A </response>


- Net Income N / A N / A

<response> - Net Income N / A N / A </response>


Syria slams Israel on settlements .

<response> <location>Syria</location> slams <location>Israel</location> on settlements . </response>


DAMASCUS 1996-08-30

<response> <location>DAMASCUS</location> 1996-08-30 </response>


Syria on Friday condemned Israel 's settlement policy and said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was preparing for war with Arabs .

<response> <location>Syria</location> on Friday condemned <location>Israel</location> 's settlement policy and said Prime Minister <person>Benjamin Netanyahu</person> was preparing for war with <misc>Arabs</misc> . </response>


" Practices of the Israeli government , especially its settlement activities , came to confirm that dealing with this government inflicts the biggest harm on the Arab cause , " state-run Damascus Radio said in a commentary .

<response> " Practices of the <misc>Israeli</misc> government , especially its settlement activities , came to confirm that dealing with this government inflicts the biggest harm on the <misc>Arab</misc> cause , " state-run <organization>Damascus Radio</organization> said in a commentary . </response>


<response> " When this government insists on stabbing the peace process and tearing it apart , this means that it is preparing for war , " the radio said . </response>


Palestinian President Yasser Arafat described this week the decision to expand settlements in the West Bank as a declaration of war .

<response> <misc>Palestinian</misc> President <person>Yasser Arafat</person> described this week the decision to expand settlements in the <location>West Bank</location> as a declaration of war . </response>


Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza observed a strike on Thursday to protest against the Israeli move .

<response> <misc>Palestinians</misc> in the <location>West Bank</location> and <location>Gaza</location> observed a strike on Thursday to protest against the <misc>Israeli</misc> move . </response>


The radio urged Arabs to unify their ranks to thwart the policies of the right-wing Israeli government .

<response> The radio urged <misc>Arabs</misc> to unify their ranks to thwart the policies of the right-wing <misc>Israeli</misc> government . </response>


" Israel could not confront a united Arab stand or usurp their rights because the Arab rights could be regained when they achieve unity and solidarity , " Damascus radio said .

<response> " <location>Israel</location> could not confront a united <misc>Arab</misc> stand or usurp their rights because the <misc>Arab</misc> rights could be regained when they achieve unity and solidarity , " <location>Damascus</location> radio said . </response>


It welcomed the international criticism of Israel 's settlement policies but called for practical steps to force the Israeli government to abandon this policy .

<response> It welcomed the international criticism of <location>Israel</location> 's settlement policies but called for practical steps to force the <misc>Israeli</misc> government to abandon this policy . </response>


" It is important to translate the criticism into pressuring action to prevent Israel from undermining the big international efforts aimed at making the peace process achieve success , " the radio said .

<response> " It is important to translate the criticism into pressuring action to prevent <location>Israel</location> from undermining the big international efforts aimed at making the peace process achieve success , " the radio said . </response>


Syria and Arabs have been dismayed by Netanyahu 's refusal to trade the occupied Arab lands for peace , his support for the expansion of settlements and his insistance on Jerusalem as a unifed capital for Israel .

<response> <location>Syria</location> and <misc>Arabs</misc> have been dismayed by <person>Netanyahu</person> 's refusal to trade the occupied <misc>Arab</misc> lands for peace , his support for the expansion of settlements and his insistance on <location>Jerusalem</location> as a unifed capital for <location>Israel</location> . </response>


Syria has held sporadic peace talks with Israel since 1991 without achieving a breakthrough .

<response> <location>Syria</location> has held sporadic peace talks with <location>Israel</location> since 1991 without achieving a breakthrough . </response>


Egypt police detain 26 suspected Moslem militants .

<response> <location>Egypt</location> police detain 26 suspected <misc>Moslem</misc> militants . </response>


CAIRO 1996-08-30

<response> <location>CAIRO</location> 1996-08-30 </response>


Police have detained 26 suspected members of Egypt 's largest militant group al-Gama'a al-Islamiya ( Islamic Group ) , government newspapers reported on Friday .

<response> Police have detained 26 suspected members of <location>Egypt</location> 's largest militant group <organization>al-Gama'a al-Islamiya</organization> ( <organization>Islamic Group</organization> ) , government newspapers reported on Friday . </response>


They said police arrested the militants in the eastern Sharqiyah province after capturing their leader Rami al-Saadani in a satellite city outside Cairo .

<response> They said police arrested the militants in the eastern <location>Sharqiyah</location> province after capturing their leader <person>Rami al-Saadani</person> in a satellite city outside <location>Cairo</location> . </response>


Al-Akhbar newspapers said the men had been plotting against " strategic institutions and prominent individuals " but gave no other details .

<response> <organization>Al-Akhbar</organization> newspapers said the men had been plotting against " strategic institutions and prominent individuals " but gave no other details . </response>


<response> The newspapers said the men were being interrogated . </response>


<response> State security officials were not immediately available for comment . </response>


More than 960 people have been killed in the armed struggle the Gama'a launched in 1992 to topple President Hosni Mubarak 's government and establish a purist Islamic state in its place

<response> More than 960 people have been killed in the armed struggle the <misc>Gama'a</misc> launched in 1992 to topple President <person>Hosni Mubarak</person> 's government and establish a purist <misc>Islamic</misc> state in its place </response>


Israel blocks Palestinian pilgrims ' progress .

<response> <location>Israel</location> blocks <misc>Palestinian</misc> pilgrims ' progress . </response>


Sami Aboudi

<response> <person>Sami Aboudi</person> </response>


AL-RAM , West Bank 1996-08-30

<response> <location>AL-RAM</location> , <location>West Bank</location> 1996-08-30 </response>


Kamil Jamil did n't have a prayer .

<response> <person>Kamil Jamil</person> did n't have a prayer . </response>


An Israeli roadblock stopped the 38-year-old Palestinian from answering Yasser Arafat 's call to worship at Jerusalem 's al-Aqsa mosque on Friday .

<response> An <misc>Israeli</misc> roadblock stopped the 38-year-old <misc>Palestinian</misc> from answering <person>Yasser Arafat</person> 's call to worship at <location>Jerusalem</location> 's <location>al-Aqsa</location> mosque on Friday . </response>


" Go home .


There are no prayers today , " an Israeli soldier yelled at Jamil in Hebrew .

<response> There are no prayers today , " an <misc>Israeli</misc> soldier yelled at <person>Jamil</person> in <misc>Hebrew</misc> . </response>


Palestinian President Arafat , attacking Israel 's decision to expand Jewish settlements and its policy on Jerusalem , went before the Palestinian legislature on Wednesday to urge the two million Arabs in the West Bank and Gaza to go to the holy city .

<response> <misc>Palestinian</misc> President <person>Arafat</person> , attacking <location>Israel</location> 's decision to expand <misc>Jewish</misc> settlements and its policy on <location>Jerusalem</location> , went before the <misc>Palestinian</misc> legislature on Wednesday to urge the two million <misc>Arabs</misc> in the <location>West Bank</location> and <location>Gaza</location> to go to the holy city . </response>


<response> Pilgrims stood little chance of making progress . </response>


Palestinians have been banned by Israel from travelling from the West Bank to Jerusalem since suicide bombings by Moslem militants killed 59 people in the Jewish state in February and March .

<response> <misc>Palestinians</misc> have been banned by <location>Israel</location> from travelling from the <location>West Bank</location> to <location>Jerusalem</location> since suicide bombings by <misc>Moslem</misc> militants killed 59 people in the <misc>Jewish</misc> state in February and March . </response>


And Israeli checkpoints have circled Jerusalem since 1993 , a concrete and constant reminder of Israel 's hold on a city it considers its eternal capital .

<response> And <misc>Israeli</misc> checkpoints have circled <location>Jerusalem</location> since 1993 , a concrete and constant reminder of <location>Israel</location> 's hold on a city it considers its eternal capital . </response>


The PLO wants Arab East Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state .

<response> The <organization>PLO</organization> wants <location>Arab East Jerusalem</location> as the capital of a future <misc>Palestinian</misc> state . </response>


Only a few Palestinians trickled to the roadblocks .

<response> Only a few <misc>Palestinians</misc> trickled to the roadblocks . </response>


They were immediately turned back .

<response> They were immediately turned back . </response>


" I am heeding Abu Ammar 's ( Arafat 's ) call to pray at al-Aqsa and I came .

<response> " I am heeding <person>Abu Ammar</person> 's ( <person>Arafat</person> 's ) call to pray at <location>al-Aqsa</location> and I came . </response>


It is our duty towards al-Aqsa to come and pray , " Jamil said .

<response> It is our duty towards <location>al-Aqsa</location> to come and pray , " <person>Jamil</person> said . </response>


A tourist from Jordan was also told by Israeli soldiers at the al-Ram checkpoint that he could not enter Jerusalem .

<response> A tourist from <location>Jordan</location> was also told by <misc>Israeli</misc> soldiers at the <location>al-Ram</location> checkpoint that he could not enter <location>Jerusalem</location> . </response>


" We have a peace treaty with them and we let them go wherever they want when they come to Jordan , " said the tourist , Khaled Hijazi , 37 . "

<response> " We have a peace treaty with them and we let them go wherever they want when they come to <location>Jordan</location> , " said the tourist , <person>Khaled Hijazi</person> , 37 . " </response>


I feel terrible .

<response> I feel terrible . </response>


I am entitled to see Jerusalem , " he said .

<response> I am entitled to see <location>Jerusalem</location> , " he said . </response>


Some Palestinians took to back roads , only to run into waiting Israeli security forces .

<response> Some <misc>Palestinians</misc> took to back roads , only to run into waiting <misc>Israeli</misc> security forces . </response>


" The Israelis have no right to prevent us from going to pray .

<response> " The <misc>Israelis</misc> have no right to prevent us from going to pray . </response>


<response> What kind of peace is this that prevents us from reaching our holy places ? " </response>


asked Mustafa Hoshiyeh , a 27-year-old West Bank labourer turned around by a police patrol on a back road .

<response> asked <person>Mustafa Hoshiyeh</person> , a 27-year-old <location>West Bank</location> labourer turned around by a police patrol on a back road . </response>


" Abu Ammar ( Arafat ) is right .

<response> " <person>Abu Ammar</person> ( <person>Arafat</person> ) is right . </response>


We have signed a peace treaty with the Israelis but on the ground , we see that nothing has changed , " said 20-year-old Ali Ahmed from Qalandia refugee camp .

<response> We have signed a peace treaty with the <misc>Israelis</misc> but on the ground , we see that nothing has changed , " said 20-year-old <person>Ali Ahmed</person> from <location>Qalandia</location> refugee camp . </response>


PRESALE - Bay Co Bldg Auth , Mich ..

<response> PRESALE - <organization>Bay Co Bldg Auth</organization> , <location>Mich</location> .. </response>


AMT : 1,200,000 DATE : 09/05/96 NYC Time : 1600 CUSIP : 072261

<response> AMT : 1,200,000 DATE : 09/05/96 <misc>NYC</misc> Time : 1600 CUSIP : 072261 </response>


ISSUER : Bay Co Building Authority ST : MI

<response> ISSUER : <organization>Bay Co Building Authority</organization> ST : <location>MI</location> </response>


<response> ISSUE : Bldg auth ( law enforcement ctr ) Series 1996-A TAX STAT : Exempt-REV </response>


<response> M / SP / F : NA / NA / NA BOOK ENTRY : N </response>


ENHANCEMENTS : None BANK QUAL : Y

<response> ENHANCEMENTS : None BANK QUAL : Y </response>


DTD : 09/01/96 SURE BID : Y

<response> DTD : 09/01/96 SURE BID : Y </response>


DUE : 11/1/96-11 SR MGR :

<response> DUE : 11/1/96-11 SR MGR : </response>


1ST CPN : 11/01/96

<response> 1ST CPN : 11/01/96 </response>


CALL : 11/1/05 @ 101 , dtp 11/1/07 NIC

<response> CALL : 11/1/05 @ 101 , dtp 11/1/07 NIC </response>