Austria at Croatia

<response> <location>Austria</location> at <location>Croatia</location> </response>


Switzerland at Slovak Republic

<response> <location>Switzerland</location> at <location>Slovak Republic</location> </response>


Argentina at South Korea

<response> <location>Argentina</location> at <location>South Korea</location> </response>


Australia at South Africa

<response> <location>Australia</location> at <location>South Africa</location> </response>


SOCCER - U.S. BEAT EL SALVADOR 3-1 .

<response> SOCCER - <location>U.S.</location> BEAT <location>EL SALVADOR</location> 3-1 . </response>


LOS ANGELES 1996-08-30

<response> <location>LOS ANGELES</location> 1996-08-30 </response>


The United States beat El Salvador 3-1 ( halftime 1-0 ) in an international soccer friendly on Friday .

<response> The <location>United States</location> beat <location>El Salvador</location> 3-1 ( halftime 1-0 ) in an international soccer friendly on Friday . </response>


Scorers :


U.S. - Joe-Max Moore ( 3rd minute , 88th on penalty kick ) , Eric Wynalda ( 61st )

<response> <location>U.S.</location> - <person>Joe-Max Moore</person> ( 3rd minute , 88th on penalty kick ) , <person>Eric Wynalda</person> ( 61st ) </response>


El Salvador - Luis Lazo ( 61st )

<response> <location>El Salvador</location> - <person>Luis Lazo</person> ( 61st ) </response>


Attendance - 18,661

<response> Attendance - 18,661 </response>


BASEBALL - MAJOR LEAGUE STANDINGS AFTER FRIDAY 'S GAMES .

<response> BASEBALL - <misc>MAJOR LEAGUE</misc> STANDINGS AFTER FRIDAY 'S GAMES . </response>


NEW YORK 1996-08-31

<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-08-31 </response>


Major League Baseball

<response> <misc>Major League Baseball</misc> </response>


<response> standings after games played on Friday ( tabulate under won , </response>


<response> lost , winning percentage and games behind ) : </response>


AMERICAN LEAGUE

<response> <misc>AMERICAN LEAGUE</misc> </response>


EASTERN DIVISION

<response> <misc>EASTERN DIVISION</misc> </response>


W L PCT GB


NEW YORK 75 59 .560 -

<response> <organization>NEW YORK</organization> 75 59 .560 - </response>


BALTIMORE 71 63 .530 4

<response> <organization>BALTIMORE</organization> 71 63 .530 4 </response>


BOSTON 69 66 .511 6 1/2

<response> <organization>BOSTON</organization> 69 66 .511 6 1/2 </response>


TORONTO 63 72 .467 12 1/2

<response> <organization>TORONTO</organization> 63 72 .467 12 1/2 </response>


DETROIT 49 86 .363 26 1/2

<response> <organization>DETROIT</organization> 49 86 .363 26 1/2 </response>


CENTRAL DIVISION

<response> <misc>CENTRAL DIVISION</misc> </response>


CLEVELAND 80 54 .597 -

<response> <organization>CLEVELAND</organization> 80 54 .597 - </response>


CHICAGO 72 64 .529 9

<response> <organization>CHICAGO</organization> 72 64 .529 9 </response>


MINNESOTA 67 68 .496 13 1/2

<response> <organization>MINNESOTA</organization> 67 68 .496 13 1/2 </response>


MILWAUKEE 65 71 .478 16

<response> <organization>MILWAUKEE</organization> 65 71 .478 16 </response>


KANSAS CITY 61 75 .449 20

<response> <organization>KANSAS CITY</organization> 61 75 .449 20 </response>


WESTERN DIVISION

<response> <misc>WESTERN DIVISION</misc> </response>


TEXAS 76 58 .567 -

<response> <organization>TEXAS</organization> 76 58 .567 - </response>


SEATTLE 70 64 .522 6

<response> <organization>SEATTLE</organization> 70 64 .522 6 </response>


OAKLAND 65 72 .474 12 1/2

<response> <organization>OAKLAND</organization> 65 72 .474 12 1/2 </response>


CALIFORNIA 62 73 .459 14 1/2

<response> <organization>CALIFORNIA</organization> 62 73 .459 14 1/2 </response>


SATURDAY , AUGUST 31 SCHEDULE

<response> SATURDAY , AUGUST 31 SCHEDULE </response>


KANSAS CITY AT DETROIT

<response> <organization>KANSAS CITY</organization> AT <location>DETROIT</location> </response>


BALTIMORE AT SEATTLE

<response> <organization>BALTIMORE</organization> AT <location>SEATTLE</location> </response>


CHICAGO AT TORONTO

<response> <organization>CHICAGO</organization> AT <location>TORONTO</location> </response>


MINNESOTA AT MILWAUKEE

<response> <organization>MINNESOTA</organization> AT <location>MILWAUKEE</location> </response>


CLEVELAND AT TEXAS

<response> <organization>CLEVELAND</organization> AT <location>TEXAS</location> </response>


BOSTON AT OAKLAND

<response> <organization>BOSTON</organization> AT <location>OAKLAND</location> </response>


NEW YORK AT CALIFORNIA

<response> <organization>NEW YORK</organization> AT <location>CALIFORNIA</location> </response>


NATIONAL LEAGUE

<response> <misc>NATIONAL LEAGUE</misc> </response>


EASTERN DIVISION

<response> <misc>EASTERN DIVISION</misc> </response>


W L PCT GB


ATLANTA 84 50 .627 -

<response> <organization>ATLANTA</organization> 84 50 .627 - </response>


MONTREAL 71 62 .534 12 1/2

<response> <organization>MONTREAL</organization> 71 62 .534 12 1/2 </response>


FLORIDA 65 70 .481 19 1/2

<response> <organization>FLORIDA</organization> 65 70 .481 19 1/2 </response>


NEW YORK 59 76 .437 25 1/2

<response> <organization>NEW YORK</organization> 59 76 .437 25 1/2 </response>


PHILADELPHIA 54 81 .400 30 1/2

<response> <organization>PHILADELPHIA</organization> 54 81 .400 30 1/2 </response>


CENTRAL DIVISION

<response> <misc>CENTRAL DIVISION</misc> </response>


HOUSTON 73 63 .537 -

<response> <organization>HOUSTON</organization> 73 63 .537 - </response>


ST LOUIS 70 65 .519 2 1/2

<response> <organization>ST LOUIS</organization> 70 65 .519 2 1/2 </response>


CHICAGO 66 67 .496 5 1/2

<response> <organization>CHICAGO</organization> 66 67 .496 5 1/2 </response>


CINCINNATI 66 68 .493 6

<response> <organization>CINCINNATI</organization> 66 68 .493 6 </response>


PITTSBURGH 56 78 .418 16

<response> <organization>PITTSBURGH</organization> 56 78 .418 16 </response>


WESTERN DIVISION

<response> <misc>WESTERN DIVISION</misc> </response>


SAN DIEGO 76 60 .559 -

<response> <organization>SAN DIEGO</organization> 76 60 .559 - </response>


LOS ANGELES 73 61 .545 2

<response> <organization>LOS ANGELES</organization> 73 61 .545 2 </response>


COLORADO 70 66 .515 6

<response> <organization>COLORADO</organization> 70 66 .515 6 </response>


SAN FRANCISCO 58 74 .439 16

<response> <organization>SAN FRANCISCO</organization> 58 74 .439 16 </response>


SATURDAY , AUGUST 31 SCHEDULE

<response> SATURDAY , AUGUST 31 SCHEDULE </response>


ATLANTA AT CHICAGO

<response> <organization>ATLANTA</organization> AT <location>CHICAGO</location> </response>


HOUSTON AT PITTSBURGH

<response> <organization>HOUSTON</organization> AT <location>PITTSBURGH</location> </response>


SAN FRANCISCO AT NEW YORK

<response> <organization>SAN FRANCISCO</organization> AT <location>NEW YORK</location> </response>


FLORIDA AT CINCINNATI

<response> <organization>FLORIDA</organization> AT <location>CINCINNATI</location> </response>


LOS ANGELES AT PHILADELPHIA

<response> <organization>LOS ANGELES</organization> AT <location>PHILADELPHIA</location> </response>


SAN DIEGO AT MONTREAL

<response> <organization>SAN DIEGO</organization> AT <location>MONTREAL</location> </response>


COLORADO AT ST LOUIS

<response> <organization>COLORADO</organization> AT <location>ST LOUIS</location> </response>


BASEBALL - MAJOR LEAGUE RESULTS FRIDAY .

<response> BASEBALL - <misc>MAJOR LEAGUE</misc> RESULTS FRIDAY . </response>


NEW YORK 1996-08-31

<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-08-31 </response>


Results of Major League

<response> Results of <misc>Major League</misc> </response>


<response> Baseball games played on Friday ( home team in CAPS ) : </response>


American League

<response> <misc>American League</misc> </response>


DETROIT 4 Kansas City 0

<response> <organization>DETROIT</organization> 4 <organization>Kansas City</organization> 0 </response>


Chicago 11 TORONTO 2

<response> <organization>Chicago</organization> 11 <organization>TORONTO</organization> 2 </response>


MILWAUKEE 5 Minnesota 4 ( in 12 )

<response> <organization>MILWAUKEE</organization> 5 <organization>Minnesota</organization> 4 ( in 12 ) </response>


TEXAS 5 Cleveland 3

<response> <organization>TEXAS</organization> 5 <organization>Cleveland</organization> 3 </response>


New York 6 CALIFORNIA 2

<response> <organization>New York</organization> 6 <organization>CALIFORNIA</organization> 2 </response>


OAKLAND 7 Boston 0

<response> <organization>OAKLAND</organization> 7 <organization>Boston</organization> 0 </response>


Baltimore 5 SEATTLE 2

<response> <organization>Baltimore</organization> 5 <organization>SEATTLE</organization> 2 </response>


National League

<response> <misc>National League</misc> </response>


CHICAGO 3 Atlanta 2 ( 1st game )

<response> <organization>CHICAGO</organization> 3 <organization>Atlanta</organization> 2 ( 1st game ) </response>


Atlanta 6 CHICAGO 5 ( 2nd game )

<response> <organization>Atlanta</organization> 6 <organization>CHICAGO</organization> 5 ( 2nd game ) </response>


Florida 3 CINCINNATI 1

<response> <organization>Florida</organization> 3 <organization>CINCINNATI</organization> 1 </response>


San Diego 6 MONTREAL 0

<response> <organization>San Diego</organization> 6 <organization>MONTREAL</organization> 0 </response>


Los Angeles 7 PHILADELPHIA 6 ( in 12 )

<response> <organization>Los Angeles</organization> 7 <organization>PHILADELPHIA</organization> 6 ( in 12 ) </response>


Houston 10 PITTSBURGH 0

<response> <organization>Houston</organization> 10 <organization>PITTSBURGH</organization> 0 </response>


San Francisco 6 NEW YORK 4

<response> <organization>San Francisco</organization> 6 <organization>NEW YORK</organization> 4 </response>


ST LOUIS 7 Colorado 4

<response> <organization>ST LOUIS</organization> 7 <organization>Colorado</organization> 4 </response>


BASEBALL - KEVIN BROWN LOWERS ERA AS MARLINS BEAT REDS .

<response> BASEBALL - <person>KEVIN BROWN</person> LOWERS <misc>ERA</misc> AS <organization>MARLINS</organization> BEAT <organization>REDS</organization> . </response>


CINCINNATI 1996-08-31

<response> <location>CINCINNATI</location> 1996-08-31 </response>


Major league ERA leader Kevin Brown threw an eight-hitter and Devon White 's RBI double snapped a fifth-inning tie as the Florida Marlins beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-1 for their seventh straight win Friday .

<response> Major league <misc>ERA</misc> leader <person>Kevin Brown</person> threw an eight-hitter and <person>Devon White</person> 's <misc>RBI</misc> double snapped a fifth-inning tie as the <organization>Florida Marlins</organization> beat the <organization>Cincinnati Reds</organization> 3-1 for their seventh straight win Friday . </response>


Brown ( 14-10 ) tied Todd Stottlemyre of the Cardinals for the National League lead with his fifth complete game and lowered his major league-leading earned run average from 1.96 to 1.92 .

<response> <person>Brown</person> ( 14-10 ) tied <person>Todd Stottlemyre</person> of the <organization>Cardinals</organization> for the <misc>National League</misc> lead with his fifth complete game and lowered his major league-leading earned run average from 1.96 to 1.92 . </response>


<response> He struck out eight and did not walk a batter . </response>


Brown threw 119 pitches and won for the third time in as many starts against the Reds this season .

<response> <person>Brown</person> threw 119 pitches and won for the third time in as many starts against the <organization>Reds</organization> this season . </response>


" Bolesy ( Florida manager John Boles ) told me yesterday , ' You have to go nine tomorrow , ' " Brown said .

<response> " <person>Bolesy</person> ( <organization>Florida</organization> manager <person>John Boles</person> ) told me yesterday , ' You have to go nine tomorrow , ' " <person>Brown</person> said . </response>


<response> " In the early innings , I was struggling , I was just trying to make it from pitch to pitch . </response>


<response> I gave up a lot of hits in the early innings and I was n't thinking about the seventh , eighth or ninth . </response>


<response> I was n't satisfied with any of my pitches and I did a better job of moving the ball around in the later innings . " </response>


" He has a devastating sinker , " observed Reds manager Ray Knight . "

<response> " He has a devastating sinker , " observed <organization>Reds</organization> manager <person>Ray Knight</person> . " </response>


<response> The guys say it moved more than everyone in the league . </response>


I remember Nolan Ryan saying in ' 91 or ' 92 that he was the best young pitcher coming around in a long time and he saw ( Tom ) Seaver and ( Jerry ) Koosman when they were starting . "

<response> I remember <person>Nolan Ryan</person> saying in ' 91 or ' 92 that he was the best young pitcher coming around in a long time and he saw <person>( Tom ) Seaver</person> and <person>( Jerry ) Koosman</person> when they were starting . " </response>


In Philadelphia , Delino DeShields 's triple in the top of the 12th off Jeff Parrett ( 2-3 ) scored Chad Curtis and lifted the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-6 victory over the Phillies .

<response> In <location>Philadelphia</location> , <person>Delino DeShields</person> 's triple in the top of the 12th off <person>Jeff Parrett</person> ( 2-3 ) scored <person>Chad Curtis</person> and lifted the <organization>Los Angeles Dodgers</organization> to a 7-6 victory over the <organization>Phillies</organization> . </response>


Los Angeles won for the seventh time in eight games .

<response> <organization>Los Angeles</organization> won for the seventh time in eight games . </response>


Darren Dreifort ( 1-1 ) picked up the win after allowing a hit and a walk over 2 1/3 scoreless innings .

<response> <person>Darren Dreifort</person> ( 1-1 ) picked up the win after allowing a hit and a walk over 2 1/3 scoreless innings . </response>


Todd Worrell worked the 12th to earn his league-leading 37th save .

<response> <person>Todd Worrell</person> worked the 12th to earn his league-leading 37th save . </response>


The Phillies have dropped five of their last six overall , and nine of 11 at home .

<response> The <organization>Phillies</organization> have dropped five of their last six overall , and nine of 11 at home . </response>


Billy Ashley belted a three-run homer for Los Angeles .

<response> <person>Billy Ashley</person> belted a three-run homer for <organization>Los Angeles</organization> . </response>


In Chicago , the Braves and Cubs split a doubleheader .

<response> In <location>Chicago</location> , the <organization>Braves</organization> and <organization>Cubs</organization> split a doubleheader . </response>


In the first game , Ryne Sandberg snapped an eighth-inning tie with an infield single and Kevin Foster ( 6-2 ) outdueled Atlanta 's Tom Glavine ( 13-8 ) for his third straight win , 3-2 .

<response> In the first game , <person>Ryne Sandberg</person> snapped an eighth-inning tie with an infield single and <person>Kevin Foster</person> ( 6-2 ) outdueled <organization>Atlanta</organization> 's <person>Tom Glavine</person> ( 13-8 ) for his third straight win , 3-2 . </response>


Foster , a .333 hitter , helped his own cause in the second with a two-run single .

<response> <person>Foster</person> , a .333 hitter , helped his own cause in the second with a two-run single . </response>


The Braves took the second game when Chipper Jones singled home the tying run in the top of the ninth and Andruw Jones took advantage of a poor throw to score the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly for a 6-5 victory .

<response> The <organization>Braves</organization> took the second game when <person>Chipper Jones</person> singled home the tying run in the top of the ninth and <person>Andruw Jones</person> took advantage of a poor throw to score the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly for a 6-5 victory . </response>


Cubs shortstop Jose Hernandez committed three of Chicago 's four errors .

<response> <organization>Cubs</organization> shortstop <person>Jose Hernandez</person> committed three of <location>Chicago</location> 's four errors . </response>


Mike Mordecai singled , doubled and homered for Atlanta , which has won 14 of its last 19 games and has the best record in the majors , 84-50 .

<response> <person>Mike Mordecai</person> singled , doubled and homered for <location>Atlanta</location> , which has won 14 of its last 19 games and has the best record in the majors , 84-50 . </response>


In Montreal , Scott Sanders allowed one hit over eight innings and Wally Joyner hit a two-run single in a four-run third as the San Diego Padres blanked the Expos 6-0 for their sixth straight win .

<response> In <location>Montreal</location> , <person>Scott Sanders</person> allowed one hit over eight innings and <person>Wally Joyner</person> hit a two-run single in a four-run third as the <organization>San Diego Padres</organization> blanked the <organization>Expos</organization> 6-0 for their sixth straight win . </response>


Sanders ( 8-4 ) struck out 10 and walked three to win his fourth straight .

<response> <person>Sanders</person> ( 8-4 ) struck out 10 and walked three to win his fourth straight . </response>


He allowed a leadoff double to David Segui in the second , and won for the seventh time in eight decisions .

<response> He allowed a leadoff double to <person>David Segui</person> in the second , and won for the seventh time in eight decisions . </response>


<response> The right-hander retired 14 batters in a row from the second inning through the seventh . </response>


Mike Oquist allowed one Montreal hit in the ninth .

<response> <person>Mike Oquist</person> allowed one <location>Montreal</location> hit in the ninth . </response>


Montreal lost for the ninth time in 14 games .

<response> <location>Montreal</location> lost for the ninth time in 14 games . </response>


In New York , Marvin Benard 's two-run homer snapped a tie and Shawn Estes came one out away from his first complete game as the San Francisco Giants beat the Mets 6-4 .

<response> In <location>New York</location> , <person>Marvin Benard</person> 's two-run homer snapped a tie and <person>Shawn Estes</person> came one out away from his first complete game as the <organization>San Francisco Giants</organization> beat the <organization>Mets</organization> 6-4 . </response>


Benard , hitting .467 ( 14-for-30 ) against the Mets this season , hit his first pitch from Pete Harnisch ( 8-10 ) in the seventh over the right-field fence to put the Giants up 4-2 .

<response> <person>Benard</person> , hitting .467 ( 14-for-30 ) against the <organization>Mets</organization> this season , hit his first pitch from <person>Pete Harnisch</person> ( 8-10 ) in the seventh over the right-field fence to put the <organization>Giants</organization> up 4-2 . </response>


Estes ( 3-4 ) was lifted for closer Rod Beck after yielding a single with two out in the ninth .

<response> <person>Estes</person> ( 3-4 ) was lifted for closer <person>Rod Beck</person> after yielding a single with two out in the ninth . </response>


Beck allowed a two-run double to Alvaro Espinoza , who collected a career-high four RBI , but struck out Brent Mayne for his 31st save .

<response> <person>Beck</person> allowed a two-run double to <person>Alvaro Espinoza</person> , who collected a career-high four <misc>RBI</misc> , but struck out <person>Brent Mayne</person> for his 31st save . </response>


The loss was the Mets ' eighth straight , their longest slide since September 1993 , and dropped them to 0-4 under new manager Bobby Valentine .

<response> The loss was the <organization>Mets</organization> ' eighth straight , their longest slide since September 1993 , and dropped them to 0-4 under new manager <person>Bobby Valentine</person> . </response>


In St Louis , Tom Pagnozzi had three hits and three RBI and Alan Benes scattered six hits over six-plus innings as the Cardinals beat the Colorado Rockies 7-4 .

<response> In <location>St Louis</location> , <person>Tom Pagnozzi</person> had three hits and three <misc>RBI</misc> and <person>Alan Benes</person> scattered six hits over six-plus innings as the <organization>Cardinals</organization> beat the <organization>Colorado Rockies</organization> 7-4 . </response>


Benes ( 12-8 ) allowed three runs , walked three and struck out three for the win .

<response> <person>Benes</person> ( 12-8 ) allowed three runs , walked three and struck out three for the win . </response>


St Louis defeated Colorado for just the second time in 12 meetings dating back to last season .

<response> <organization>St Louis</organization> defeated <organization>Colorado</organization> for just the second time in 12 meetings dating back to last season . </response>


Ray Lankford went 4-for-5 with a pair of doubles for the Cardinals , who won for just the third time in 11 games .

<response> <person>Ray Lankford</person> went 4-for-5 with a pair of doubles for the <organization>Cardinals</organization> , who won for just the third time in 11 games . </response>


Eric Anthony hit a pair of solo homers for the Rockies .

<response> <person>Eric Anthony</person> hit a pair of solo homers for the <organization>Rockies</organization> . </response>


In Pittsburgh , Sean Berry tied a career high with six RBI and Donne Wall fired a seven-hitter for his first major-league shutout as the Houston Astros routed the Pirates 10-0 .

<response> In <location>Pittsburgh</location> , <person>Sean Berry</person> tied a career high with six <misc>RBI</misc> and <person>Donne Wall</person> fired a seven-hitter for his first major-league shutout as the <organization>Houston Astros</organization> routed the <organization>Pirates</organization> 10-0 . </response>


It was the third time Berry had six RBI in one game .

<response> It was the third time <person>Berry</person> had six <misc>RBI</misc> in one game . </response>


Wall ( 9-4 ) struck out four and walked none to post his second complete game of the season and third straight win .

<response> <person>Wall</person> ( 9-4 ) struck out four and walked none to post his second complete game of the season and third straight win . </response>


TENNIS - EDBERG REFUSES TO QO QUIETLY .

<response> TENNIS - <person>EDBERG</person> REFUSES TO QO QUIETLY . </response>


Richard Finn

<response> <person>Richard Finn</person> </response>


NEW YORK 1996-08-30

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


Refusing to go quietly in the night , Stefan Edberg extended his stay at his 14th and last U.S. Open when Bernd Karbacher , trailing and hurting , quit in the fourth set of their second-round match Friday .

<response> Refusing to go quietly in the night , <person>Stefan Edberg</person> extended his stay at his 14th and last <misc>U.S. Open</misc> when <person>Bernd Karbacher</person> , trailing and hurting , quit in the fourth set of their second-round match Friday . </response>


The 30-year-old Edberg , a former two-time Open champion , had wrestled control of the match away from Karbacher when the German , hampered by a left hamstring injury , decided he could n't continue under the stadium lights at the National Tennis Centre .

<response> The 30-year-old <person>Edberg</person> , a former two-time <misc>Open</misc> champion , had wrestled control of the match away from <person>Karbacher</person> when the <misc>German</misc> , hampered by a left hamstring injury , decided he could n't continue under the stadium lights at the <location>National Tennis Centre</location> . </response>


" A win is a win .

<response> " A win is a win . </response>


I 'll take it , " Edberg , who has announced that this will be his last Grand Slam event , said of the 3-6 6-3 6-3 1-0 victory .

<response> I 'll take it , " <person>Edberg</person> , who has announced that this will be his last <misc>Grand Slam</misc> event , said of the 3-6 6-3 6-3 1-0 victory . </response>


Ironically , Karbacher two years ago ended Ivan Lendl 's Grand Slam career here when the former champion had to retire in the middle of their first-round match .

<response> Ironically , <person>Karbacher</person> two years ago ended <person>Ivan Lendl</person> 's <misc>Grand Slam</misc> career here when the former champion had to retire in the middle of their first-round match . </response>


After seeing the trainer come out early in the third set , Edberg was not surprised by Karbacher 's decision not to go on .

<response> After seeing the trainer come out early in the third set , <person>Edberg</person> was not surprised by <person>Karbacher</person> 's decision not to go on . </response>


" I knew he had problems with something , " Edberg said . "

<response> " I knew he had problems with something , " <person>Edberg</person> said . " </response>


I really was n't surprised . "

<response> I really was n't surprised . " </response>


Edberg had his own problems early in the match as the Swede battled to acclimate himself to the nighttime conditions while Karbacher was ripping passing shots and blasting serves past him .

<response> <person>Edberg</person> had his own problems early in the match as the <misc>Swede</misc> battled to acclimate himself to the nighttime conditions while <person>Karbacher</person> was ripping passing shots and blasting serves past him . </response>


" I did n't really feel good to begin with , I had problems finding the timing on the ball , seeing the ball , " said Edberg , who upset Wimbledon champion and fifth-seeded Richard Krajicek in the first round .

<response> " I did n't really feel good to begin with , I had problems finding the timing on the ball , seeing the ball , " said <person>Edberg</person> , who upset <misc>Wimbledon</misc> champion and fifth-seeded <person>Richard Krajicek</person> in the first round . </response>


<response> " This was one of these matches where I did n't play up to my standard . </response>


I had to fight hard . "

<response> I had to fight hard . " </response>


Edberg 's tenacity paid off in the second set .

<response> <person>Edberg</person> 's tenacity paid off in the second set . </response>


Edberg lost his own serve twice , but he rallied for three breaks of his own , the last to wrap up the set .

<response> <person>Edberg</person> lost his own serve twice , but he rallied for three breaks of his own , the last to wrap up the set . </response>


" That 's where the match sort of changed , " said Edberg . "

<response> " That 's where the match sort of changed , " said <person>Edberg</person> . " </response>


<response> I think once I got that second set , I felt a lot better about my game . " </response>


Edberg is starting to feel pretty good about postponing his swan song a lot longer .

<response> <person>Edberg</person> is starting to feel pretty good about postponing his swan song a lot longer . </response>


" It does n't look all that bad , " Edberg said of his path through the draw starting next with a match against Krajicek 's Dutch countryman Paul Haarhuis .

<response> " It does n't look all that bad , " <person>Edberg</person> said of his path through the draw starting next with a match against <person>Krajicek</person> 's <misc>Dutch</misc> countryman <person>Paul Haarhuis</person> . </response>


<response> However , the 1991 and 1992 champion is not ready to start making plans to be in next week 's final . </response>


" I 'm always being realistic , " said Edberg . "

<response> " I 'm always being realistic , " said <person>Edberg</person> . " </response>


<response> Like I said many times , I think it 's a very little chance , but nothing is impossible . </response>


<response> If I play great tennis , that could take me a long way . </response>


<response> " A lot of things can happen , like tonight . " </response>


BOXING - PRINCE NASEEM RETAINS WBO FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE .

<response> BOXING - PRINCE <person>NASEEM</person> RETAINS WBO FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE . </response>


DUBLIN 1996-08-31

<response> <location>DUBLIN</location> 1996-08-31 </response>


Britain 's Naseem Hamed retained his WBO featherweight title on Saturday when Mexico 's Manuel Medina was retired by his corner at the end of the 11th round .

<response> <location>Britain</location> 's <person>Naseem Hamed</person> retained his <organization>WBO</organization> featherweight title on Saturday when <location>Mexico</location> 's <person>Manuel Medina</person> was retired by his corner at the end of the 11th round . </response>


SOCCER - AUSTRIA DOMINATE SCOTLAND IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER .

<response> SOCCER - <location>AUSTRIA</location> DOMINATE <location>SCOTLAND</location> IN <misc>WORLD CUP</misc> QUALIFIER . </response>


Steve Pagani

<response> <person>Steve Pagani</person> </response>


VIENNA 1996-08-31

<response> <location>VIENNA</location> 1996-08-31 </response>


Austria dominated their World Cup group four qualifier against Scotland on Saturday with wave after wave of attacks but were unable to penetrate the visitors ' defence and had to settle for a goalless draw .

<response> <location>Austria</location> dominated their <misc>World Cup</misc> group four qualifier against <location>Scotland</location> on Saturday with wave after wave of attacks but were unable to penetrate the visitors ' defence and had to settle for a goalless draw . </response>


Scotland , who thrashed Belarus 5-1 in their opening group four match , were unable to repeat their performance .

<response> <location>Scotland</location> , who thrashed <location>Belarus</location> 5-1 in their opening group four match , were unable to repeat their performance . </response>


Austria 's best chance came in the 63rd minute with Stephan Marasek of SC Freiburg taking advantage of a scramble in the Scottish penalty area but his shot narrowly passing the left-hand post .

<response> <location>Austria</location> 's best chance came in the 63rd minute with <person>Stephan Marasek</person> of <organization>SC Freiburg</organization> taking advantage of a scramble in the <misc>Scottish</misc> penalty area but his shot narrowly passing the left-hand post . </response>


They also went close a minute before the interval when a promising attack saw the ball fall to Markus Schopp but he hit his shot wide .

<response> They also went close a minute before the interval when a promising attack saw the ball fall to <person>Markus Schopp</person> but he hit his shot wide . </response>


Everton 's Duncan Ferguson went close for Scotland in the 65th minute when he forced Austrian goalkeeper Michael Konsel to a diving save .

<response> <organization>Everton</organization> 's <person>Duncan Ferguson</person> went close for <location>Scotland</location> in the 65th minute when he forced <misc>Austrian</misc> goalkeeper <person>Michael Konsel</person> to a diving save . </response>


Two Scotland players were shown yellow cards , captain Gary McAllister for bringing down Andreas Heraf and Ferguson for arguing against the referee 's decision .

<response> Two <location>Scotland</location> players were shown yellow cards , captain <person>Gary McAllister</person> for bringing down <person>Andreas Heraf</person> and <person>Ferguson</person> for arguing against the referee 's decision . </response>


" The result is acceptable , " Scottish coach Craig Brown told reporters . "

<response> " The result is acceptable , " <misc>Scottish</misc> coach <person>Craig Brown</person> told reporters . " </response>


We 'd hoped not to lose and we tried not to play for a draw but the Austrian defence was simply too good . "

<response> We 'd hoped not to lose and we tried not to play for a draw but the <misc>Austrian</misc> defence was simply too good . " </response>


SK Rapid 's Dietmar Kuehbauer , who gave an impressive performance , said the team started off well but let the game slip after the first 30 minutes .

<response> <organization>SK Rapid</organization> 's <person>Dietmar Kuehbauer</person> , who gave an impressive performance , said the team started off well but let the game slip after the first 30 minutes . </response>


<response> " Somehow it seemed there were less than 11 players on the pitch . </response>


We have lost two points .

<response> We have lost two points . </response>


<response> The Scots are not really a great team and we should have won , " he said . </response>


Austrian coach Herbert Prohaska said his team had displayed great fighting spirit but sometimes lacked ideas .

<response> <misc>Austrian</misc> coach <person>Herbert Prohaska</person> said his team had displayed great fighting spirit but sometimes lacked ideas . </response>


Teams :


Austria : Michael Konsel , Markus Schopp , Peter Schoettel , Anton Pfeffer , Wolfgang Feiersinger , Stephan Marasek , Dieter Ramusch ( Andreas Ogris 77th ) , Dietmar Kuehbauer , Anton Polster ( ( Herfried Sabitzer 68th ) , Andreas Herzog , Andreas Heraf .

<response> <location>Austria</location> : <person>Michael Konsel</person> , <person>Markus Schopp</person> , <person>Peter Schoettel</person> , <person>Anton Pfeffer</person> , <person>Wolfgang Feiersinger</person> , <person>Stephan Marasek</person> , <person>Dieter Ramusch</person> ( <person>Andreas Ogris</person> 77th ) , <person>Dietmar Kuehbauer</person> , <person>Anton Polster</person> ( ( <person>Herfried Sabitzer</person> 68th ) , <person>Andreas Herzog</person> , <person>Andreas Heraf</person> . </response>


Scotland : Andrew Goram , Craig Burley , Thomas Boyd , Colin Calderwood , Colin Hendry , Thomas McKinley , Duncan Ferguson , Stuart McCall , Alistair McCoist ( Gordon Durie 75th ) , Gary McAllister , John Collins .

<response> <location>Scotland</location> : <person>Andrew Goram</person> , <person>Craig Burley</person> , <person>Thomas Boyd</person> , <person>Colin Calderwood</person> , <person>Colin Hendry</person> , <person>Thomas McKinley</person> , <person>Duncan Ferguson</person> , <person>Stuart McCall</person> , <person>Alistair McCoist</person> ( <person>Gordon Durie</person> 75th ) , <person>Gary McAllister</person> , <person>John Collins</person> . </response>


BOXING - JOHNSON WINS UNANIMOUS POIUNTS VERDICT .

<response> BOXING - <person>JOHNSON</person> WINS UNANIMOUS POIUNTS VERDICT . </response>


DUBLIN 1996-08-31

<response> <location>DUBLIN</location> 1996-08-31 </response>


American Tom Johnson successfully defended his IBF featherweight title when he earned a unanimous points decision over Venezuela 's Ramon Guzman on Saturday .

<response> <misc>American</misc> <person>Tom Johnson</person> successfully defended his <organization>IBF</organization> featherweight title when he earned a unanimous points decision over <location>Venezuela</location> 's <person>Ramon Guzman</person> on Saturday . </response>


SOCCER - FRANCE LAUNCH 1998 WORLD CUP BUILD-UP WITH 2-0 WIN .

<response> SOCCER - <location>FRANCE</location> LAUNCH 1998 <misc>WORLD CUP</misc> BUILD-UP WITH 2-0 WIN . </response>


PARIS 1996-08-31

<response> <location>PARIS</location> 1996-08-31 </response>


Euro 96 absentee Nicolas Ouedec and Youri Djorkaeff scored the goals as 1998 World Cup hosts France beat Mexico 2-0 in a friendly international on Saturday .

<response> <misc>Euro 96</misc> absentee <person>Nicolas Ouedec</person> and <person>Youri Djorkaeff</person> scored the goals as 1998 <misc>World Cup</misc> hosts <location>France</location> beat <location>Mexico</location> 2-0 in a friendly international on Saturday . </response>


The victory extended to 29 matches France 's unbeaten run under coach Aime Jacquet , their Euro 96 semifinal elimination having come in a penalty shoot-out , but was marred by the sending-off of Chelsea central defender Franck Leboeuf .

<response> The victory extended to 29 matches <location>France</location> 's unbeaten run under coach <person>Aime Jacquet</person> , their <misc>Euro 96</misc> semifinal elimination having come in a penalty shoot-out , but was marred by the sending-off of <organization>Chelsea</organization> central defender <person>Franck Leboeuf</person> . </response>


Leboeuf was dismissed two minutes from time for a second bookable offence , fouling Mexican substitute Ricardo Pelaez who minutes earlier had also been shown the yellow card for pushing the Chelsea defender in the back .

<response> <person>Leboeuf</person> was dismissed two minutes from time for a second bookable offence , fouling <misc>Mexican</misc> substitute <person>Ricardo Pelaez</person> who minutes earlier had also been shown the yellow card for pushing the <organization>Chelsea</organization> defender in the back . </response>


Both goals came early in the second half after France had surprised the Mexicans with three half-time substitutions .

<response> Both goals came early in the second half after <location>France</location> had surprised the <misc>Mexicans</misc> with three half-time substitutions . </response>


After a sterile first half , France injected more sting in midfield with the introduction of Juventus 's Zinedine Zidane .

<response> After a sterile first half , <location>France</location> injected more sting in midfield with the introduction of <organization>Juventus</organization> 's <person>Zinedine Zidane</person> . </response>


This allowed Djorkaeff to play further up and his cross from the right fell for Ouedec , who has joined Espanyol of Barcelona from Nantes since missing the European championship finals through injury , to score after a mistake by midfielder Joaquin del Olmo .

<response> This allowed <person>Djorkaeff</person> to play further up and his cross from the right fell for <person>Ouedec</person> , who has joined <organization>Espanyol</organization> of <location>Barcelona</location> from <organization>Nantes</organization> since missing the <misc>European</misc> championship finals through injury , to score after a mistake by midfielder <person>Joaquin del Olmo</person> . </response>


Within four minutes Ouedec was returning the compliment for Djorkaeff , playing a one-two with the Internazionale Milan forward down the middle to set him up for a cross shot past diving goalkeeper Osvaldo Sanchez .

<response> Within four minutes <person>Ouedec</person> was returning the compliment for <person>Djorkaeff</person> , playing a one-two with the <organization>Internazionale Milan</organization> forward down the middle to set him up for a cross shot past diving goalkeeper <person>Osvaldo Sanchez</person> . </response>


Jacquet , beginning the 22-month countdown to France 's hosting of the World Cup finals , said : " We have an identity ( as a team ) which we are going to work on . "

<response> <person>Jacquet</person> , beginning the 22-month countdown to <location>France</location> 's hosting of the <misc>World Cup</misc> finals , said : " We have an identity ( as a team ) which we are going to work on . " </response>


France - 1 - Bernard Lama ; 2 - Lilian Thuram ( 14 - Sabri Lamouchi 87th ) , 5 - Laurent Blanc , 8 - Marcel Desailly ( 12 - Franck Leboeuf 46th ) , 3 - Bixente Lizarazu ; 4 - Christian Karembeu , 7 - Didier Deschamps , 10 - Youri Djorkaeff , 6 - Reynald Pedros ( 13 - Robert Pires 46th ) ; 9 - Nicolas Ouedec ( 17 - Florian Maurice 64th ) , 11 - Patrice Loko ( 15 - Zinedine Zidane 46th )

<response> <location>France</location> - 1 - <person>Bernard Lama</person> ; 2 - <person>Lilian Thuram</person> ( 14 - <person>Sabri Lamouchi</person> 87th ) , 5 - <person>Laurent Blanc</person> , 8 - <person>Marcel Desailly</person> ( 12 - <person>Franck Leboeuf</person> 46th ) , 3 - <person>Bixente Lizarazu</person> ; 4 - <person>Christian Karembeu</person> , 7 - <person>Didier Deschamps</person> , 10 - <person>Youri Djorkaeff</person> , 6 - <person>Reynald Pedros</person> ( 13 - <person>Robert Pires</person> 46th ) ; 9 - <person>Nicolas Ouedec</person> ( 17 - <person>Florian Maurice</person> 64th ) , 11 - <person>Patrice Loko</person> ( 15 - <person>Zinedine Zidane</person> 46th ) </response>


Mexico - 1 - Osvaldo Sanchez ( 12 - Alfonso Rios 78th ) ; 13 - Pavel Pardo , 2 - Claudio Suarez , 5 - Duilio Davino ( Becerril 46th ) , 4 - German Villa ( 16 - Gomez 86th ) ; 14 - Joaquin del Olmo , 6 - Raul Rodrigo Lara ( 11 - Cuauhtemoc Blanco 65th ) , 8 - Alberto Garcia Aspe , 7 - Ramon Ramirez ( 15 - Jesus Arellano 71st ) ; 18 - Enrique Alfaro ( 17 - Francisco Palencia 78th ) , 10 - Luis Garcia ( 19 - Ricardo Pelaez 69th ) .

<response> <location>Mexico</location> - 1 - <person>Osvaldo Sanchez</person> ( 12 - <person>Alfonso Rios</person> 78th ) ; 13 - <person>Pavel Pardo</person> , 2 - <person>Claudio Suarez</person> , 5 - <person>Duilio Davino</person> ( <person>Becerril</person> 46th ) , 4 - <person>German Villa</person> ( 16 - <person>Gomez</person> 86th ) ; 14 - <person>Joaquin del Olmo</person> , 6 - <person>Raul Rodrigo Lara</person> ( 11 - <person>Cuauhtemoc Blanco</person> 65th ) , 8 - <person>Alberto Garcia Aspe</person> , 7 - <person>Ramon Ramirez</person> ( 15 - <person>Jesus Arellano</person> 71st ) ; 18 - <person>Enrique Alfaro</person> ( 17 - <person>Francisco Palencia</person> 78th ) , 10 - <person>Luis Garcia</person> ( 19 - <person>Ricardo Pelaez</person> 69th ) . </response>


SOCCER - FRANCE BEAT MEXICO 2-0 IN FRIENDLY .

<response> SOCCER - <location>FRANCE</location> BEAT <location>MEXICO</location> 2-0 IN FRIENDLY . </response>


PARIS 1996-08-31


France beat Mexico 2-0 ( halftime 0-0 ) in a friendly soccer international on Saturday .

<response> <location>France</location> beat <location>Mexico</location> 2-0 ( halftime 0-0 ) in a friendly soccer international on Saturday . </response>


Scorers : Nicolas Ouedec ( 49th minute ) , Youri Djorkaeff ( 53rd )

<response> Scorers : <person>Nicolas Ouedec</person> ( 49th minute ) , <person>Youri Djorkaeff</person> ( 53rd ) </response>


Attendance : 18,000

<response> Attendance : 18,000 </response>


SOCCER - BELGIUM SCRAPE PAST TURKEY DESPITE CROWD TROUBLE .

<response> SOCCER - <location>BELGIUM</location> SCRAPE PAST <location>TURKEY</location> DESPITE CROWD TROUBLE . </response>


Bert Lauwers

<response> <person>Bert Lauwers</person> </response>


BRUSSELS 1996-08-31

<response> <location>BRUSSELS</location> 1996-08-31 </response>


Belgium kicked off their 1998 World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over 10-man Turkey in a tense match marred by Turkish crowd trouble shortly after the break .

<response> <location>Belgium</location> kicked off their <misc>1998 World Cup</misc> campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over 10-man <location>Turkey</location> in a tense match marred by <misc>Turkish</misc> crowd trouble shortly after the break . </response>


Turkish fans , upset at their team 's 2-0 first-half deficit , ripped apart dozens of plastic seats and threw them over the fence .

<response> <misc>Turkish</misc> fans , upset at their team 's 2-0 first-half deficit , ripped apart dozens of plastic seats and threw them over the fence . </response>


<response> Riot police took 10 minutes to restore order . </response>


The police were given an unexpected hand by second-half substitute Sergen Yalcin who rekindled Turkish hopes in the 61st with a splendid half-volley which stunned Belgian goalkeeper Filip De Wilde .

<response> The police were given an unexpected hand by second-half substitute <person>Sergen Yalcin</person> who rekindled <misc>Turkish</misc> hopes in the 61st with a splendid half-volley which stunned <misc>Belgian</misc> goalkeeper <person>Filip De Wilde</person> . </response>


But Yalcin , who had come on just four minutes earlier , turned from hero to villain barely two minutes after his strike when he was sent off after spitting at an opponent and arguing with English referee David Elleray .

<response> But <person>Yalcin</person> , who had come on just four minutes earlier , turned from hero to villain barely two minutes after his strike when he was sent off after spitting at an opponent and arguing with <misc>English</misc> referee <person>David Elleray</person> . </response>


Marc Degryse had opened the scoring for Belgium after 13 minutes , whacking a low 10-metre drive into the net after an incisive pass by defender Dirk Medved from the edge of the penalty area .

<response> <person>Marc Degryse</person> had opened the scoring for <location>Belgium</location> after 13 minutes , whacking a low 10-metre drive into the net after an incisive pass by defender <person>Dirk Medved</person> from the edge of the penalty area . </response>


Brazilian-born Luis Oliveira then gleefully slipped the ball past goalkeeper Rustu Recber from the right of the area to make it 2-0 seven minutes before the interval , Turkey 's best first-half effort proving to be a vicious 30-metre shot by Ogun Temizkanoglu which De Wilde tipped over .

<response> Brazilian-born <person>Luis Oliveira</person> then gleefully slipped the ball past goalkeeper <person>Rustu Recber</person> from the right of the area to make it 2-0 seven minutes before the interval , <location>Turkey</location> 's best first-half effort proving to be a vicious 30-metre shot by <person>Ogun Temizkanoglu</person> which <person>De Wilde</person> tipped over . </response>


The visitors , seeking to restore some pride after failing to score a single goal in Euro 96 in June , repeatedly ripped through the left side of the home defence but De Wilde was able to block several sharply-angled efforts .

<response> The visitors , seeking to restore some pride after failing to score a single goal in <misc>Euro 96</misc> in June , repeatedly ripped through the left side of the home defence but <person>De Wilde</person> was able to block several sharply-angled efforts . </response>


With only the group seven winners qualifying automatically for the 1998 finals in France , Belgium could not afford a slip-up at home and they frantically chased a decisive third goal .

<response> With only the group seven winners qualifying automatically for the 1998 finals in <location>France</location> , <location>Belgium</location> could not afford a slip-up at home and they frantically chased a decisive third goal . </response>


But they were almost upset 12 minutes from time when De Wilde fumbled a hard Arif Erdem shot and Orhan Cikirikci almost pounced on the loose ball .

<response> But they were almost upset 12 minutes from time when <person>De Wilde</person> fumbled a hard <person>Arif Erdem</person> shot and <person>Orhan Cikirikci</person> almost pounced on the loose ball . </response>


Belgium 's best second-half effort came three minutes later when Degryse put the ball over the bar from close range with Recber beaten .

<response> <location>Belgium</location> 's best second-half effort came three minutes later when <person>Degryse</person> put the ball over the bar from close range with <person>Recber</person> beaten . </response>


Teams :


Belgium - 1 - Filip De Wilde , 2 - Bertrand Crasson , 3 - Dirk Medved , 4 - Pascal Renier , 16 - Geoffrey Claeys , 6 - Gunther Schepens ( 15 - Nico Van Kerckhoven , 81st ) , 10 - Enzo Scifo , 7 - Gert Verheyen ( 14 - Frederic Peiremans , 62nd ) , 9 - Marc Degryse , 8 - Luc Nilis , 11- Luis Oliveira ( 18 - Gilles De Bilde , 88th ) .

<response> <location>Belgium</location> - 1 - <person>Filip De Wilde</person> , 2 - <person>Bertrand Crasson</person> , 3 - <person>Dirk Medved</person> , 4 - <person>Pascal Renier</person> , 16 - <person>Geoffrey Claeys</person> , 6 - <person>Gunther Schepens</person> ( 15 - <person>Nico Van Kerckhoven</person> , 81st ) , 10 - <person>Enzo Scifo</person> , 7 - <person>Gert Verheyen</person> ( 14 - <person>Frederic Peiremans</person> , 62nd ) , 9 - <person>Marc Degryse</person> , 8 - <person>Luc Nilis</person> , 11- <person>Luis Oliveira</person> ( 18 - <person>Gilles De Bilde</person> , 88th ) . </response>


Turkey - 1 - Rustu Recber , 4 - Hakan Unsal ( 14 - Sergen Yalcin , 57th ) , 2 - Recep Cetin , 3 - Ogun Temizkanoglu , 5 - Alpay Ozalan , 7- Abdullah Ercan , 6 - Tolunay Kafkas , 10 - Oguz Cetin ( 13 - Arif Erdem , 57th ) , 11 - Tayfun Korkut , 9 - Hakan Sukur , 8 - Saffet Sancakli ( 17- Orhan Cikirikci , 76th ) .

<response> <location>Turkey</location> - 1 - <person>Rustu Recber</person> , 4 - <person>Hakan Unsal</person> ( 14 - <person>Sergen Yalcin</person> , 57th ) , 2 - <person>Recep Cetin</person> , 3 - <person>Ogun Temizkanoglu</person> , 5 - <person>Alpay Ozalan</person> , 7- <person>Abdullah Ercan</person> , 6 - <person>Tolunay Kafkas</person> , 10 - <person>Oguz Cetin</person> ( 13 - <person>Arif Erdem</person> , 57th ) , 11 - <person>Tayfun Korkut</person> , 9 - <person>Hakan Sukur</person> , 8 - <person>Saffet Sancakli</person> ( 17- <person>Orhan Cikirikci</person> , 76th ) . </response>


Belgian coach Wilfried Van Moer said he had not expected Turkey to be so strong and fast .

<response> <misc>Belgian</misc> coach <person>Wilfried Van Moer</person> said he had not expected <location>Turkey</location> to be so strong and fast . </response>


" We started panicking a bit after the Turkish goal ...

<response> " We started panicking a bit after the <misc>Turkish</misc> goal ... </response>


we suffered , " said Van Moer , who succeeded Paul Van Himst as coach in April .

<response> we suffered , " said <person>Van Moer</person> , who succeeded <person>Paul Van Himst</person> as coach in April . </response>


It was Belgium 's first victory under Van Moer after two draws in friendlies against Russia and Italy .

<response> It was <location>Belgium</location> 's first victory under <person>Van Moer</person> after two draws in friendlies against <location>Russia</location> and <location>Italy</location> . </response>


SOCCER - SUMMARY IN THE SPANISH FIRST DIVISION .

<response> SOCCER - SUMMARY IN THE <misc>SPANISH</misc> FIRST DIVISION . </response>


MADRID 1996-08-30

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


Summary of game played in the Spanish first division on Saturday : Deportivo Coruna 1 ( Corentine Martins , 22nd minute ) Real Madrid 1 ( Roberto Carlos 79th ) .

<response> Summary of game played in the <misc>Spanish</misc> first <misc>division</misc> on Saturday : <organization>Deportivo Coruna</organization> 1 ( <person>Corentine Martins</person> , 22nd minute ) <organization>Real Madrid</organization> 1 ( <person>Roberto Carlos</person> 79th ) . </response>


Halftime 1-0 .


Attendancce 35,000 .

<response> Attendancce 35,000 . </response>


SOCCER - RESULT IN SPANISH FIRST DIVISION .

<response> SOCCER - RESULT IN <misc>SPANISH</misc> FIRST DIVISION . </response>


MADRID 1996-08-31

<response> <location>MADRID</location> 1996-08-31 </response>


Result of game played in the

<response> Result of game played in the </response>


Spanish first division on Saturday :

<response> <misc>Spanish</misc> first <misc>division</misc> on Saturday : </response>


Deportivo Coruna 1 Real Madrid 1

<response> <organization>Deportivo Coruna</organization> 1 <organization>Real Madrid</organization> 1 </response>


SOCCER - BELGIUM BEAT TURKEY 2-1 IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER .

<response> SOCCER - <location>BELGIUM</location> BEAT <location>TURKEY</location> 2-1 IN <misc>WORLD CUP</misc> QUALIFIER . </response>


BRUSSELS 1996-08-31

<response> <location>BRUSSELS</location> 1996-08-31 </response>


Belgium beat Turkey 2-1

<response> <location>Belgium</location> beat <location>Turkey</location> 2-1 </response>


( halftime 2-0 ) in a World Cup group seven soccer qualifier on

<response> ( halftime 2-0 ) in a <misc>World Cup</misc> group seven soccer qualifier on </response>


Saturday :


Scorers :


Belgium - Marc Degryse ( 13th ) , Luis Oliveira ( 38th )

<response> <location>Belgium</location> - <person>Marc Degryse</person> ( 13th ) , <person>Luis Oliveira</person> ( 38th ) </response>


Turkey - Sergen Yalcin ( 61st )

<response> <location>Turkey</location> - <person>Sergen Yalcin</person> ( 61st ) </response>


Attendance : 30,000

<response> Attendance : 30,000 </response>


SOCCER - AUSTRIA DRAW 0-0 WITH SCOTLAND IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER .

<response> SOCCER - <location>AUSTRIA</location> DRAW 0-0 WITH <location>SCOTLAND</location> IN <misc>WORLD CUP</misc> QUALIFIER . </response>


VIENNA 1996-08-31

<response> <location>VIENNA</location> 1996-08-31 </response>


Austria and Scotland drew 0-0 in a World Cup soccer European group four qualifier on Saturday .

<response> <location>Austria</location> and <location>Scotland</location> drew 0-0 in a <misc>World Cup</misc> soccer <misc>European</misc> group four qualifier on Saturday . </response>


Attendance : 29,500

<response> Attendance : 29,500 </response>


BOXING - KNOCK-OUT SPECIALIST MILLER DEFENDS TITLE .

<response> BOXING - KNOCK-OUT SPECIALIST <person>MILLER</person> DEFENDS TITLE . </response>


DUBLIN 1996-08-31

<response> <location>DUBLIN</location> 1996-08-31 </response>


A powerful right hook followed by a straight left gave defending champion Nate Miller a seventh round knock-out win over fellow American James Heath in their WBA cruiserweight title bout on Saturday .

<response> A powerful right hook followed by a straight left gave defending champion <person>Nate Miller</person> a seventh round knock-out win over fellow <misc>American</misc> <person>James Heath</person> in their <organization>WBA</organization> cruiserweight title bout on Saturday . </response>


Miller , who went into the contest with a record of 24 knock-out wins in 32 fights , took charge from the opening bell and had his opponent on the canvas inside 90 seconds when he landed a deft left-hook to the head .

<response> <person>Miller</person> , who went into the contest with a record of 24 knock-out wins in 32 fights , took charge from the opening bell and had his opponent on the canvas inside 90 seconds when he landed a deft left-hook to the head . </response>


Heath did score with two brusing lefts to Miller 's head in the third round but failed to put his opponent under any real pressure .

<response> <person>Heath</person> did score with two brusing lefts to <person>Miller</person> 's head in the third round but failed to put his opponent under any real pressure . </response>


Miller raised the pace of the contest at the start of the fifth round and , once he started to get his right-left combinations working for him , the fight was never likely to go the distance .

<response> <person>Miller</person> raised the pace of the contest at the start of the fifth round and , once he started to get his right-left combinations working for him , the fight was never likely to go the distance . </response>


SOCCER - DUTCH DRAW 2-2 WITH BRAZIL IN FRIENDLY INTERNATIONAL .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>DUTCH</misc> DRAW 2-2 WITH <location>BRAZIL</location> IN FRIENDLY INTERNATIONAL . </response>


AMSTERDAM 1996-08-31

<response> <location>AMSTERDAM</location> 1996-08-31 </response>


The Netherlands drew 2-2 with

<response> <location>The Netherlands</location> drew 2-2 with </response>


Brazil ( half-time 0-1 ) in a soccer friendly on Saturday .

<response> <location>Brazil</location> ( half-time 0-1 ) in a soccer friendly on Saturday . </response>


Scorers :


Netherlands - Ronald de Boer ( 52nd minute ) , Van Gastel

<response> <location>Netherlands</location> - <person>Ronald de Boer</person> ( 52nd minute ) , <person>Van Gastel</person> </response>


( 90th , pen )


Brazil - Giovanni ( 14th ) , Marcello Goncalves ( 55th )

<response> <location>Brazil</location> - <person>Giovanni</person> ( 14th ) , <person>Marcello Goncalves</person> ( 55th ) </response>


BOXING - MILLER DEFENDS WBA CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE .

<response> BOXING - <person>MILLER</person> DEFENDS <organization>WBA</organization> CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE . </response>


DUBLIN 1996-08-31


American Nate Miller successfully defended his WBA cruiserweight title when he knocked out compatriot James Heath in the seventh round of their bout on Saturday .

<response> <misc>American</misc> <person>Nate Miller</person> successfully defended his <organization>WBA</organization> cruiserweight title when he knocked out compatriot <person>James Heath</person> in the seventh round of their bout on Saturday . </response>


HORSE RACING - TATTERSALLS BREEDERS STAKES RESULT .

<response> HORSE RACING - <misc>TATTERSALLS BREEDERS</misc> STAKES RESULT . </response>


Result of the Tattersalls Breeders

<response> Result of the <misc>Tattersalls Breeders</misc> </response>


Stakes , a race for two-year-olds run over six furlongs ( 1,200

<response> <misc>Stakes</misc> , a race for two-year-olds run over six furlongs ( 1,200 </response>


metres ) at The Curragh on Saturday :

<response> metres ) at <location>The Curragh</location> on Saturday : </response>


1. Miss Stamper 3-1 joint-favourite ( ridden by David Harrison )

<response> 1. <person>Miss Stamper</person> 3-1 joint-favourite ( ridden by <person>David Harrison</person> ) </response>


2. Paddy Lad 16-1 ( Peter Bloomfield )

<response> 2. <person>Paddy Lad</person> 16-1 ( <person>Peter Bloomfield</person> ) </response>


3. Pelham 10-1 ( Warren O'Connor )

<response> 3. <person>Pelham</person> 10-1 ( <person>Warren O'Connor</person> ) </response>


<response> Distances : Three lengths , two-and-a-half lengths . </response>


Winner owned by John and Beryll Remblance and trained in

<response> Winner owned by <person>John</person> and <person>Beryll Remblance</person> and trained in </response>


Britain by Richard Hannon .

<response> <location>Britain</location> by <person>Richard Hannon</person> . </response>


Value to the winning owner : $ 233,600

<response> Value to the winning owner : $ 233,600 </response>


SOCCER - KLINSMANN TO RETIRE AFTER 1998 WORLD CUP .

<response> SOCCER - <person>KLINSMANN</person> TO RETIRE AFTER <misc>1998 WORLD CUP</misc> . </response>


BONN 1996-08-31

<response> <location>BONN</location> 1996-08-31 </response>


German international striker Juergen Klinsmann has said he will retire after the 1998 World Cup in France .

<response> <misc>German</misc> international striker <person>Juergen Klinsmann</person> has said he will retire after the 1998 <misc>World Cup</misc> in <location>France</location> . </response>


" For myself , personally , I 've planned things so that that will be the end of me , " the 32-year-old national team captain was quoted as saying by the daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung on Saturday .

<response> " For myself , personally , I 've planned things so that that will be the end of me , " the 32-year-old national team captain was quoted as saying by the daily <organization>Sueddeutsche Zeitung</organization> on Saturday . </response>


Klinsmann said he believed Germany could win in France with the same nucleus of players which won the European championship in England this summer .

<response> <person>Klinsmann</person> said he believed <location>Germany</location> could win in <location>France</location> with the same nucleus of players which won the <misc>European</misc> championship in <location>England</location> this summer . </response>


<response> " I think it can be done , " he said , " especially as experience is becoming more and more valuable in sport . </response>


<response> I think we can do it with the same body of players . </response>


That 's what we 're all aiming for . "

<response> That 's what we 're all aiming for . " </response>


Coach Berti Vogts has called up a virtually identical squad for next week 's friendly against Poland -- Germany 's first match since Euro 96 .

<response> Coach <person>Berti Vogts</person> has called up a virtually identical squad for next week 's friendly against <location>Poland</location> -- <location>Germany</location> 's first match since <misc>Euro 96</misc> . </response>


SOCCER - GERMAN CUP SECOND ROUND RESULTS .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>GERMAN CUP</misc> SECOND ROUND RESULTS . </response>


BONN 1996-08-31


Results of German Cup second round

<response> Results of <misc>German Cup</misc> second round </response>


matches on Saturday :

<response> matches on Saturday : </response>


Karlsruhe 2 Hansa Rostock 0

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


Borussia Neunkirchen 1 St Pauli 3

<response> <organization>Borussia Neunkirchen</organization> 1 <organization>St Pauli</organization> 3 </response>


Duisburg 1 Luebeck 0 ( after extra time )

<response> <organization>Duisburg</organization> 1 <organization>Luebeck</organization> 0 ( after extra time ) </response>


SOCCER - ROMANIA BEAT LITHUANIA IN U-21 QUALIFIER .

<response> SOCCER - <location>ROMANIA</location> BEAT <location>LITHUANIA</location> IN U-21 QUALIFIER . </response>


BUCHAREST 1996-08-30

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


Romania beat 2-1 ( halftime 1-1 ) Lithuania in their European Under-21 soccer match on Friday .

<response> <location>Romania</location> beat 2-1 ( halftime 1-1 ) <location>Lithuania</location> in their <misc>European</misc> Under-21 soccer match on Friday . </response>


Scorers :


Romania - Cosmin Contra ( 31st ) , Mihai Tararache ( 75th )

<response> <location>Romania</location> - <person>Cosmin Contra</person> ( 31st ) , <person>Mihai Tararache</person> ( 75th ) </response>


Lithuania - Danius Gleveckas ( 13rd )

<response> <location>Lithuania</location> - <person>Danius Gleveckas</person> ( 13rd ) </response>


Attendence : 200


Paper says Thatcher 's office consulted astrologer .

<response> Paper says <person>Thatcher</person> 's office consulted astrologer . </response>


LONDON 1996-09-01

<response> <location>LONDON</location> 1996-09-01 </response>


A British newspaper said Margaret Thatcher was so shaken by an IRA attempt on her life when she was prime minister in 1984 that an astrologer was asked to warn her against future threats .

<response> A <misc>British</misc> newspaper said <person>Margaret Thatcher</person> was so shaken by an <organization>IRA</organization> attempt on her life when she was prime minister in 1984 that an astrologer was asked to warn her against future threats . </response>


The Sunday Telegraph quoted Majorie Orr as saying she did a horoscope chart for Thatcher , a Libran , after she narrowly escaped death in the Irish guerrilla bombing of a hotel during the Conservative Party conference more than a decade ago .

<response> <organization>The Sunday Telegraph</organization> quoted <person>Majorie Orr</person> as saying she did a horoscope chart for <person>Thatcher</person> , a <misc>Libran</misc> , after she narrowly escaped death in the <misc>Irish</misc> guerrilla bombing of a hotel during the <organization>Conservative Party</organization> conference more than a decade ago . </response>


Orr said Thatcher 's press secretary Bernard Ingram asked her to telephone if she saw any threatening indications in the future .

<response> <person>Orr</person> said <person>Thatcher</person> 's press secretary <person>Bernard Ingram</person> asked her to telephone if she saw any threatening indications in the future . </response>


" Bernard Ingham told me that if I ever heard anything that indicated danger I was to let him know , " Orr said .

<response> " <person>Bernard Ingham</person> told me that if I ever heard anything that indicated danger I was to let him know , " <person>Orr</person> said . </response>


Orr said she never had to telephone .

<response> <person>Orr</person> said she never had to telephone . </response>


<response> She added that the horoscope was purely for security purposes and she was never consulted about political moves . </response>


Ingram was quoted as telling the newspaper he thought astrology was " a load of rubbish " and that he could not recall asking Orr to keep a watch on Thatcher 's stars .

<response> <person>Ingram</person> was quoted as telling the newspaper he thought astrology was " a load of rubbish " and that he could not recall asking <person>Orr</person> to keep a watch on <person>Thatcher</person> 's stars . </response>


Thatcher , dubbed the " Iron Lady " for her driven , forceful personality , was never known to have an interest in the occult and in fact has a university degree in chemistry .

<response> <person>Thatcher</person> , dubbed the " <person>Iron Lady</person> " for her driven , forceful personality , was never known to have an interest in the occult and in fact has a university degree in chemistry . </response>


Former U.S. president Ronald Reagan 's wife , Nancy , admitted in her biography My Turn that she regularly consulted an astrologer to help her plan her husband 's schedule .

<response> Former <location>U.S.</location> president <person>Ronald Reagan</person> 's wife , <person>Nancy</person> , admitted in her biography <misc>My Turn</misc> that she regularly consulted an astrologer to help her plan her husband 's schedule . </response>


Reuters historical calendar - September 7 .

<response> <organization>Reuters</organization> historical calendar - September 7 . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-31

<response> <location>LONDON</location> 1996-08-31 </response>


<response> Following are some of the major events to have occurred on September 7 in history . </response>


1533 - Queen Elizabeth I born .

<response> 1533 - Queen <person>Elizabeth I</person> born . </response>


Daughter of Henry VIII and his second wife Anne Boleyn , she was queen of England 1558-1603 .

<response> Daughter of <person>Henry VIII</person> and his second wife <person>Anne Boleyn</person> , she was queen of <location>England</location> 1558-1603 . </response>


One of the great monarchs who presided over a period of English assertion in Europe in politics and the arts .

<response> One of the great monarchs who presided over a period of <misc>English</misc> assertion in <location>Europe</location> in politics and the arts . </response>


1706 - French troops under Duke of Orleans besieging Turin were defeated by the Austrians under Prince Eugene , the French army was destroyed and they ceased trying to capture northern Italy .

<response> 1706 - <misc>French</misc> troops under Duke of <location>Orleans</location> besieging <location>Turin</location> were defeated by the <misc>Austrians</misc> under Prince <organization>Eugene</organization> , the <misc>French</misc> army was destroyed and they ceased trying to capture northern <location>Italy</location> . </response>


1714 - The Treaty of Baden was signed between the Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI and France , ending War of Spanish Succession .

<response> 1714 - The <misc>Treaty of Baden</misc> was signed between the Holy <misc>Roman</misc> Emperor <person>Charles VI</person> and <location>France</location> , ending <misc>War of Spanish Succession</misc> . </response>


Charles ceded Alsace and Strasbourg to France and got back Breisach , Kehl and Freiburg .

<response> <person>Charles</person> ceded <location>Alsace</location> and <location>Strasbourg</location> to <location>France</location> and got back <location>Breisach</location> , <location>Kehl</location> and <location>Freiburg</location> . </response>


1812 - Russian army under General Kutuzov was defeated at heavy cost by Napoleon at the battle of Borodino 70 miles west of Moscow .

<response> 1812 - <misc>Russian</misc> army under General <person>Kutuzov</person> was defeated at heavy cost by <person>Napoleon</person> at the battle of <location>Borodino</location> 70 miles west of <location>Moscow</location> . </response>


Napoleon entered Moscow a week later .

<response> <person>Napoleon</person> entered <location>Moscow</location> a week later . </response>


1822 - Brazil proclaimed independence from Portugal and Pedro I became first Emperor of Brazil in December 1822 .

<response> 1822 - <location>Brazil</location> proclaimed independence from <location>Portugal</location> and <person>Pedro I</person> became first Emperor of <location>Brazil</location> in December 1822 . </response>


1836 - Scottish politician Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman born .

<response> 1836 - <misc>Scottish</misc> politician Sir <person>Henry Campbell-Bannerman</person> born . </response>


As Liberal prime minister 1905-1908 he granted self-government to the Transvaal .

<response> As <misc>Liberal</misc> prime minister 1905-1908 he granted self-government to the <location>Transvaal</location> . </response>


He also got the House of Lords to pass his Trades Disputes Act which gave labour unions more freedom to strike .

<response> He also got the <organization>House of Lords</organization> to pass his <misc>Trades Disputes Act</misc> which gave labour unions more freedom to strike . </response>


1860 - Giuseppe Garibaldi leading his " Red Shirts " seized Naples in the Italian war of liberation against the Austrians .

<response> 1860 - <person>Giuseppe Garibaldi</person> leading his " <misc>Red Shirts</misc> " seized <location>Naples</location> in the <misc>Italian</misc> war of liberation against the <misc>Austrians</misc> . </response>


1901 - In China , the Boxer Rising which attempted to drive out all foreigners officially ended with the signing of the Peking Protocol .

<response> 1901 - In <location>China</location> , the <misc>Boxer Rising</misc> which attempted to drive out all foreigners officially ended with the signing of the <misc>Peking Protocol</misc> . </response>


This imposed an indemnity to be paid to the great powers for Boxer crimes .

<response> This imposed an indemnity to be paid to the great powers for <misc>Boxer</misc> crimes . </response>


1909 - Elia Kazan born as Elia Kazanjoglus .

<response> 1909 - <person>Elia Kazan</person> born as <person>Elia Kazanjoglus</person> . </response>


A U.S. stage and screen director , he is best known for " Viva Zapata " and " On the Waterfront " .

<response> A <location>U.S.</location> stage and screen director , he is best known for " <misc>Viva Zapata</misc> " and " <misc>On the Waterfront</misc> " . </response>


1913 - Sir Anthony Quayle born .

<response> 1913 - Sir <person>Anthony Quayle</person> born . </response>


British actor of stage and screen in films from 1948 .

<response> <misc>British</misc> actor of stage and screen in films from 1948 . </response>


Best known for appearances in " Ice Cold in Alex " , " Lawrence of Arabia " and , as Cardinal Wolsey , in " Anne of a Thousand Days " .

<response> Best known for appearances in " <misc>Ice Cold in Alex</misc> " , " <misc>Lawrence of Arabia</misc> " and , as Cardinal <person>Wolsey</person> , in " <misc>Anne of a Thousand Days</misc> " . </response>


1914 - James Alfred Van Allen born .

<response> 1914 - <person>James Alfred Van Allen</person> born . </response>


U.S. physicist who discovered the two zones of radiation encircling the earth to which he gave his name .

<response> <location>U.S.</location> physicist who discovered the two zones of radiation encircling the earth to which he gave his name . </response>


1930 - Belgian King Baudouin I born .

<response> 1930 - <misc>Belgian</misc> King <person>Baudouin I</person> born . </response>


He succeeded to the throne in 1951 on the abdication of his father Leopold III .

<response> He succeeded to the throne in 1951 on the abdication of his father <person>Leopold III</person> . </response>


1940 - In World War Two the German airforce under Hermann Goering began its " Blitz " bombing campaign on London .

<response> 1940 - In <misc>World War Two</misc> the <misc>German</misc> airforce under <person>Hermann Goering</person> began its " <misc>Blitz</misc> " bombing campaign on <location>London</location> . </response>


<response> Over 300 people were killed on this day alone . </response>


1969 - Scottish motor racing driver Jackie Stewart won the Italian Grand Prix to secure his first world championship .

<response> 1969 - <misc>Scottish</misc> motor racing driver <person>Jackie Stewart</person> won the <misc>Italian Grand Prix</misc> to secure his first world championship . </response>


<response> Four years later , after winning his third world crown , he announced his retirement . </response>


1986 - Bishop Desmond Tutu was enthroned as Archbishop of Cape Town , South Africa .

<response> 1986 - Bishop <person>Desmond Tutu</person> was enthroned as Archbishop of <location>Cape Town</location> , <location>South Africa</location> . </response>


He was the first black head of South Africa 's Anglicans .

<response> He was the first black head of <location>South Africa</location> 's <misc>Anglicans</misc> . </response>


1990 - The United States won Saudi and Kuwaiti pledges to help pay for forces in the Gulf .

<response> 1990 - The <location>United States</location> won <misc>Saudi</misc> and <misc>Kuwaiti</misc> pledges to help pay for forces in the <location>Gulf</location> . </response>


Iraq ordered many restaurants to close indefinitely to save food in face of a blockade .

<response> <location>Iraq</location> ordered many restaurants to close indefinitely to save food in face of a blockade . </response>


1990 - British historian Alan John Percivale ( A.J.P. ) Taylor died .

<response> 1990 - <misc>British</misc> historian <person>Alan John Percivale ( A.J.P. ) Taylor</person> died . </response>


He won acclaim for the insights that he gave into the events which shaped modern Europe and was one of Europe 's leading authorities on the great conflicts of the 20th century .

<response> He won acclaim for the insights that he gave into the events which shaped modern <location>Europe</location> and was one of <location>Europe</location> 's leading authorities on the great conflicts of the 20th century . </response>


1993 - Six former Soviet republics , Russia , Belarus , Kazakhstan , Uzbekistan , Armenia and Tajikistan , signed framework agreement to keep the Russian rouble as their common currency .

<response> 1993 - Six former <misc>Soviet</misc> republics , <location>Russia</location> , <location>Belarus</location> , <location>Kazakhstan</location> , <location>Uzbekistan</location> , <location>Armenia</location> and <location>Tajikistan</location> , signed framework agreement to keep the <misc>Russian</misc> rouble as their common currency . </response>


1994 - The Stars and Stripes flag was lowered for the last time over U.S. army headquarters in Berlin , formally ending the American presence in the once-divided city after nearly half a century .

<response> 1994 - The <misc>Stars and Stripes</misc> flag was lowered for the last time over <location>U.S.</location> army headquarters in <location>Berlin</location> , formally ending the <misc>American</misc> presence in the once-divided city after nearly half a century . </response>


Escaped British paedophile recaptured .

<response> Escaped <misc>British</misc> paedophile recaptured . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-31

<response> <location>LONDON</location> 1996-08-31 </response>


A convicted British paedophile was arrested on Saturday , two days after escaping from custody during a supervised day trip to a zoo , police said .

<response> A convicted <misc>British</misc> paedophile was arrested on Saturday , two days after escaping from custody during a supervised day trip to a zoo , police said . </response>


Trevor Holland , a 52 year-old with who has been convicted twice of gross indecency with children , was captured after being spotted in Worthing , a town on England 's southern coast .

<response> <person>Trevor Holland</person> , a 52 year-old with who has been convicted twice of gross indecency with children , was captured after being spotted in <location>Worthing</location> , a town on <location>England</location> 's southern coast . </response>


" A member of the public recognised Holland in a newsagent shop as he was reading the headlines about himself , " a police spokesman said .

<response> " A member of the public recognised <person>Holland</person> in a newsagent shop as he was reading the headlines about himself , " a police spokesman said . </response>


Police launched a nationwide search on Thursday after he disappeared during an unsupervised trip to the toilet while visiting a popular zoo and theme park south of London .

<response> Police launched a nationwide search on Thursday after he disappeared during an unsupervised trip to the toilet while visiting a popular zoo and theme park south of <location>London</location> . </response>


Holland was moved to a more secure centre earlier this year after a similar incident .

<response> <person>Holland</person> was moved to a more secure centre earlier this year after a similar incident . </response>


His escape at the zoo caused outrage in Britain .

<response> His escape at the zoo caused outrage in <location>Britain</location> . </response>


A child sex scandal in Belgium in which two eight-year-old girls were murdered and two other sexually abused girls were rescued has focused new attention on the problem .

<response> A child sex scandal in <location>Belgium</location> in which two eight-year-old girls were murdered and two other sexually abused girls were rescued has focused new attention on the problem . </response>


Scottish Labour Party narrowly backs referendum .

<response> <organization>Scottish Labour Party</organization> narrowly backs referendum . </response>


STIRLING , Scotland 1996-08-31

<response> <location>STIRLING</location> , <location>Scotland</location> 1996-08-31 </response>


British Labour Party leader Tony Blair won a narrow victory on Saturday when the party 's Scottish executive voted 21-18 in favour of his plans for a referendum on a separate parliament for Scotland .

<response> <organization>British Labour Party</organization> leader <person>Tony Blair</person> won a narrow victory on Saturday when the party 's <misc>Scottish</misc> executive voted 21-18 in favour of his plans for a referendum on a separate parliament for <location>Scotland</location> . </response>


Blair once pledged to set up a Scottish parliament if the Labour won the next general election , which must be held by May 1997 .

<response> <person>Blair</person> once pledged to set up a <misc>Scottish</misc> parliament if the <organization>Labour</organization> won the next general election , which must be held by May 1997 . </response>


But many activists were dismayed when he abruptly decided earlier this year to hold a two-question referendum on the issue , asking Scots if they wanted a separate parliament and if it should have tax-raising powers .

<response> But many activists were dismayed when he abruptly decided earlier this year to hold a two-question referendum on the issue , asking <misc>Scots</misc> if they wanted a separate parliament and if it should have tax-raising powers . </response>


<response> Many party members argued that a general election win would demonstrate popular support for a separate parliament and others said a single question referendum would suffice . </response>


Prime Minister John Major says the 300-year-old union of the Scottish and English parliaments will be a main plank in his Conservative Party 's election platform .

<response> Prime Minister <person>John Major</person> says the 300-year-old union of the <misc>Scottish</misc> and <misc>English</misc> parliaments will be a main plank in his <organization>Conservative Party</organization> 's election platform . </response>


Conservatives have only 10 of the 72 Scottish seats in parliament and consistently run third in opinion polls in Scotland behind Labour and the independence-seeking Scottish National Party .

<response> Conservatives have only 10 of the 72 <misc>Scottish</misc> seats in parliament and consistently run third in opinion polls in <location>Scotland</location> behind <organization>Labour</organization> and the independence-seeking <organization>Scottish National Party</organization> . </response>


Britain condemns Iraq involvement in Arbil attack .

<response> <location>Britain</location> condemns <location>Iraq</location> involvement in <location>Arbil</location> attack . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-31

<response> <location>LONDON</location> 1996-08-31 </response>


Britain on Saturday condemned Iraqi involvement in an attack on the Kurdish city of Arbil and said it was in close touch with its allies .

<response> <location>Britain</location> on Saturday condemned <misc>Iraqi</misc> involvement in an attack on the <misc>Kurdish</misc> city of <location>Arbil</location> and said it was in close touch with its allies . </response>


" We condemn Iraqi involvement .

<response> " We condemn <misc>Iraqi</misc> involvement . </response>


In no way can Iraqi involvement be seen as helpful , " said a Foreign Office spokesman .

<response> In no way can <misc>Iraqi</misc> involvement be seen as helpful , " said a <organization>Foreign Office</organization> spokesman . </response>


U.N. officials said that a Kurdish rebel faction backed up by Iraqi tanks , heavy artillery and helicopters had taken control of half of the city after heavy fighting .

<response> <organization>U.N.</organization> officials said that a <misc>Kurdish</misc> rebel faction backed up by <misc>Iraqi</misc> tanks , heavy artillery and helicopters had taken control of half of the city after heavy fighting . </response>


Arbil lies within the so-called safe haven set up at the end of the 1991 Gulf War on the suggestion of British Prime Minister John Major to protect Iraqi Kurds from attack by the Iraqi military .

<response> <location>Arbil</location> lies within the so-called safe haven set up at the end of the 1991 <misc>Gulf War</misc> on the suggestion of <misc>British</misc> Prime Minister <person>John Major</person> to protect <misc>Iraqi Kurds</misc> from attack by the <misc>Iraqi</misc> military . </response>


The area is patrolled by U.S. , French and British planes .

<response> The area is patrolled by <location>U.S.</location> , <misc>French</misc> and <misc>British</misc> planes . </response>


" We are in close touch with all our allies , " said the Foreign Office spokesman .

<response> " We are in close touch with all our allies , " said the <organization>Foreign Office</organization> spokesman . </response>


<response> He declined to give any further information . </response>


Seven Iraqis charged with hijack .

<response> Seven <misc>Iraqis</misc> charged with hijack . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-31


Seven Iraqi men appeared in court on Saturday charged with air piracy following the hijacking to Britain of a Sudanese airliner with 199 people aboard .

<response> Seven <misc>Iraqi</misc> men appeared in court on Saturday charged with air piracy following the hijacking to <location>Britain</location> of a <misc>Sudanese</misc> airliner with 199 people aboard . </response>


<response> The seven , including a carpenter and a businessmen and whose ages ranged from 25 to 38 years old , were ordered to be held in jail until another hearing next week . </response>


<response> No pleas were entered at the preliminary hearing . </response>


They were accused of taking over Flight 150 which was flying from Khartoum , Sudan , to Amman , Jordan .

<response> They were accused of taking over <misc>Flight 150</misc> which was flying from <location>Khartoum</location> , <location>Sudan</location> , to <location>Amman</location> , <location>Jordan</location> . </response>


All the hostages were freed on Tuesday after the plane landed at Stansted airport , north of London .

<response> All the hostages were freed on Tuesday after the plane landed at <location>Stansted</location> airport , north of <location>London</location> . </response>


The men have claimed political asylum in Britain saying they were persecuted while in Iraq .

<response> The men have claimed political asylum in <location>Britain</location> saying they were persecuted while in <location>Iraq</location> . </response>


Their court appearance means they will face trial and possible imprisonment in Britain before their applications for asylum are considered .

<response> Their court appearance means they will face trial and possible imprisonment in <location>Britain</location> before their applications for asylum are considered . </response>


Under English law the maximum sentence for hijack is life imprisonment but there has been widespread speculation that the seven will receive lesser sentences .

<response> Under <misc>English</misc> law the maximum sentence for hijack is life imprisonment but there has been widespread speculation that the seven will receive lesser sentences . </response>


<response> After a search of the aircraft following the hijack , police found only knives and fake explosives . </response>


Opposition group says Iraqis advance in north Iraq .

<response> Opposition group says <misc>Iraqis</misc> advance in north <location>Iraq</location> . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-31

<response> <location>LONDON</location> 1996-08-31 </response>


An Iraqi opposition group in exile said on Saturday it had received reports that Iraqi forces were shelling and advancing on the Kurdish town of Arbil in northern Iraq .

<response> An <misc>Iraqi</misc> opposition group in exile said on Saturday it had received reports that <misc>Iraqi</misc> forces were shelling and advancing on the <misc>Kurdish</misc> town of <location>Arbil</location> in northern <location>Iraq</location> . </response>


A London-based spokesman of the Iraqi National Congress said Iraqi artillery was shelling the city and Iraqi tanks had advanced to within 10 km ( six miles ) of Arbil , the administrative centre of the Kurdish rebel-controlled region of northern Iraq .

<response> A <misc>London-based</misc> spokesman of the <organization>Iraqi National Congress</organization> said <misc>Iraqi</misc> artillery was shelling the city and <misc>Iraqi</misc> tanks had advanced to within 10 km ( six miles ) of <location>Arbil</location> , the administrative centre of the <misc>Kurdish</misc> rebel-controlled region of northern <location>Iraq</location> . </response>


" At 4.50 a.m. Iraq time ( 0050 GMT ) Iraqi forces began an artillery attack on the outskirts of Arbil , " the spokesman , who asked not to be identified , told Reuters in a telephone call .

<response> " At 4.50 a.m. <location>Iraq</location> time ( 0050 <misc>GMT</misc> ) <misc>Iraqi</misc> forces began an artillery attack on the outskirts of <location>Arbil</location> , " the spokesman , who asked not to be identified , told <organization>Reuters</organization> in a telephone call . </response>


There was no independent confirmation of the report which the spokesman said came from the organisation 's members in Arbil .

<response> There was no independent confirmation of the report which the spokesman said came from the organisation 's members in <location>Arbil</location> . </response>


He said damage and casualties in the city were heavy and Kurdish forces were defending the city .

<response> He said damage and casualties in the city were heavy and <misc>Kurdish</misc> forces were defending the city . </response>


President Bill Clinton on Friday ordered the U.S. military to ready itself for any possible action as Washington turned up the heat in an escalating crisis over Iraqi troop movements in northern Iraq .

<response> President <person>Bill Clinton</person> on Friday ordered the <location>U.S.</location> military to ready itself for any possible action as <location>Washington</location> turned up the heat in an escalating crisis over <misc>Iraqi</misc> troop movements in northern <location>Iraq</location> . </response>


On Thursday , Iraq accused Iran of aggression and said it reserved the right to retaliate for Tehran 's alleged deployment of troops into northern Iraq , where fighting broke out between the two main Iraqi Kurdish rebel groups two weeks ago .

<response> On Thursday , <location>Iraq</location> accused <location>Iran</location> of aggression and said it reserved the right to retaliate for <location>Tehran</location> 's alleged deployment of troops into northern <location>Iraq</location> , where fighting broke out between the two main <misc>Iraqi Kurdish</misc> rebel groups two weeks ago . </response>


Two die in Algeria restaurant blast - radio .

<response> Two die in <location>Algeria</location> restaurant blast - radio . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-31


Two people were killed when a hand grenade exploded in a restaurant near Algiers late on Friday , Algerian radio reported on Saturday .

<response> Two people were killed when a hand grenade exploded in a restaurant near <location>Algiers</location> late on Friday , <misc>Algerian</misc> radio reported on Saturday . </response>


The report , monitored by the British Broadcasting Corporation ( BBC ) , quoted security services as saying six other people were injured in the blast in the town of Staouelli .

<response> The report , monitored by the <organization>British Broadcasting Corporation</organization> ( <organization>BBC</organization> ) , quoted security services as saying six other people were injured in the blast in the town of <location>Staouelli</location> . </response>


An estimated 50,000 people had been killed in political violence in Algeria since 1992 , when army-backed authorities cancelled a general election that Islamic fundamentalists had been expected to win .

<response> An estimated 50,000 people had been killed in political violence in <location>Algeria</location> since 1992 , when army-backed authorities cancelled a general election that <misc>Islamic</misc> fundamentalists had been expected to win . </response>


Baseball-Results of S. Korean pro-baseball games .

<response> Baseball-Results of <misc>S. Korean</misc> pro-baseball games . </response>


SEOUL 1996-08-31

<response> <location>SEOUL</location> 1996-08-31 </response>


Results of South Korean pro-baseball games played on Friday .

<response> Results of <misc>South Korean</misc> pro-baseball games played on Friday . </response>


OB 5 Samsung 0

<response> <organization>OB</organization> 5 <organization>Samsung</organization> 0 </response>


Ssangbangwool 2 Hyundai 1

<response> <organization>Ssangbangwool</organization> 2 <organization>Hyundai</organization> 1 </response>


<response> Standings after games played on Friday ( tabulate under won , drawn , lost , winning percentage , games behind first place ) </response>


W D L PCT GB


Haitai 64 2 43 .596 -

<response> <organization>Haitai</organization> 64 2 43 .596 - </response>


Ssangbangwool 60 2 49 .550 5

<response> <organization>Ssangbangwool</organization> 60 2 49 .550 5 </response>


Hanwha 58 1 49 .542 6

<response> <organization>Hanwha</organization> 58 1 49 .542 6 </response>


Hyundai 57 5 50 .531 7

<response> <organization>Hyundai</organization> 57 5 50 .531 7 </response>


Samsung 49 5 57 .464 14 1/2

<response> <organization>Samsung</organization> 49 5 57 .464 14 1/2 </response>


Lotte 46 6 54 .462 14 1/2

<response> <organization>Lotte</organization> 46 6 54 .462 14 1/2 </response>


LG 46 5 59 .441 17

<response> <organization>LG</organization> 46 5 59 .441 17 </response>


OB 43 6 62 .414 20

<response> <organization>OB</organization> 43 6 62 .414 20 </response>


S. African Afrikaners still seek own territory .

<response> <misc>S. African</misc> <misc>Afrikaners</misc> still seek own territory . </response>


CAPE TOWN 1996-08-31

<response> <location>CAPE TOWN</location> 1996-08-31 </response>


South African right-wing Afrikaners on Saturday revived their campaign for a form of self-rule , identifying a sparsely-populated area in Northern Cape province as the best place for a home of their own .

<response> <misc>South African</misc> right-wing Afrikaners on Saturday revived their campaign for a form of self-rule , identifying a sparsely-populated area in <location>Northern Cape</location> province as the best place for a home of their own . </response>


Constand Viljoen , leader of the Freedom Front party , told a news conference in Pretoria self-determination for Afrikaners could begin at local government level .

<response> <person>Constand Viljoen</person> , leader of the <organization>Freedom Front</organization> party , told a news conference in <location>Pretoria</location> self-determination for <misc>Afrikaners</misc> could begin at local government level . </response>


<response> " Certain powers can be delegated from the provincial level , towards the sub-regions , " he said . </response>


" We think that the Afrikaner model within this new , multi- ethnic society of South Africa will have to develop experimentally with world thinking in this regard . "

<response> " We think that the <misc>Afrikaner</misc> model within this new , multi- ethnic society of <location>South Africa</location> will have to develop experimentally with world thinking in this regard . " </response>


Viljoen broke with other right-wing whites in 1994 by taking part in the country 's first all-race elections in April of that year , saying the only way to attain self-determination was by cooperating with President Nelson Mandela 's majority African National Congress .

<response> <person>Viljoen</person> broke with other right-wing whites in 1994 by taking part in the country 's first all-race elections in April of that year , saying the only way to attain self-determination was by cooperating with President <person>Nelson Mandela</person> 's majority <organization>African National Congress</organization> . </response>


<response> Some right-wingers demanded sovereignty in their own territory in the run-up to the elections , saying the alternative was war . </response>


Their threats came to nothing .

<response> Their threats came to nothing . </response>


Viljoen has hailed clauses in South Africa 's new constitution as making possible a form of self-rule for the Afrikaners , descendants of the country 's Dutch , German and French settlers .

<response> <person>Viljoen</person> has hailed clauses in <location>South Africa</location> 's new constitution as making possible a form of self-rule for the <misc>Afrikaners</misc> , descendants of the country 's <misc>Dutch</misc> , <misc>German</misc> and <misc>French</misc> settlers . </response>


According to state television , Viljoen told the news conference the self-rule model should be introduced in parts of the Northern Cape provinces where a majority of people -- whites and mixed-race Coloureds -- speak Afrikaans .

<response> According to state television , <person>Viljoen</person> told the news conference the self-rule model should be introduced in parts of the <location>Northern Cape</location> provinces where a majority of people -- whites and mixed-race Coloureds -- speak <misc>Afrikaans</misc> . </response>


Rwandan refugee group calls for calm over census .

<response> <misc>Rwandan</misc> refugee group calls for calm over census . </response>


NAIROBI 1996-08-31

<response> <location>NAIROBI</location> 1996-08-31 </response>


A Rwandan refugee lobby group called on Saturday for calm in refugee camps in eastern Zaire during a census from Sunday to be conducted by aid workers .

<response> A <misc>Rwandan</misc> refugee lobby group called on Saturday for calm in refugee camps in eastern <location>Zaire</location> during a census from Sunday to be conducted by aid workers . </response>


The Rally for the Return of Refugees and Democracy in Rwanda ( RDR ) urged the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees to avoid any " policing approach " and to calm refugees by explaining the aims of the operation .

<response> The <organization>Rally for the Return of Refugees and Democracy in Rwanda</organization> ( <organization>RDR</organization> ) urged the <organization>U.N.</organization> High Commissioner for Refugees to avoid any " policing approach " and to calm refugees by explaining the aims of the operation . </response>


" The RDR appeals to all refugees to prepare themselves calmly for the demands of the census agents because it will be in their ultimate interest , " the group said in a statement .

<response> " The <organization>RDR</organization> appeals to all refugees to prepare themselves calmly for the demands of the census agents because it will be in their ultimate interest , " the group said in a statement . </response>


It said refugees feared census takers would use indelible ink to mark them so they could be detected by Rwandan government troops and mistreated if they were forced back into Rwanda .

<response> It said refugees feared census takers would use indelible ink to mark them so they could be detected by <misc>Rwandan</misc> government troops and mistreated if they were forced back into <location>Rwanda</location> . </response>


U.N. officials said more than 1,000 aid workers will take part in the census from Sunday until Tuesday of the estimated 727,000 refugees in camps around the eastern Zairean border town of Goma .

<response> <organization>U.N.</organization> officials said more than 1,000 aid workers will take part in the census from Sunday until Tuesday of the estimated 727,000 refugees in camps around the eastern <misc>Zairean</misc> border town of <location>Goma</location> . </response>


Only about 100 refugees a week are returning voluntarily to Rwanda in contrast to the 600 babies born in the camps weekly .

<response> Only about 100 refugees a week are returning voluntarily to <location>Rwanda</location> in contrast to the 600 babies born in the camps weekly . </response>


Zairean Prime Minister Kengo wa Dondo said at the end of a visit to Rwanda last week that the Zairean and Rwandan governments agreed on an " organised , massive and unconditional repatriation " of the 1.1 million Rwandan refugees in Zaire .

<response> <misc>Zairean</misc> Prime Minister <person>Kengo wa Dondo</person> said at the end of a visit to <location>Rwanda</location> last week that the <misc>Zairean</misc> and <misc>Rwandan</misc> governments agreed on an " organised , massive and unconditional repatriation " of the 1.1 million <misc>Rwandan</misc> refugees in <location>Zaire</location> . </response>


<response> He said the repatriation would be carried out swiftly and would be enormous , starting with the closure of refugee camps . </response>


RDR said it feared forced expulsions would start in days .

<response> <organization>RDR</organization> said it feared forced expulsions would start in days . </response>


Zairean troops expelled 15,000 refugees in August last year .

<response> <misc>Zairean</misc> troops expelled 15,000 refugees in August last year . </response>


Many of the 1.1 million Rwandan Hutu refugees in Zaire and nearly 600,000 in Tanzania refuse to go home , saying they fear reprisals for the 1994 genocide in Rwanda of up to a million people by Hutus .

<response> Many of the 1.1 million <misc>Rwandan</misc> <misc>Hutu</misc> refugees in <location>Zaire</location> and nearly 600,000 in <location>Tanzania</location> refuse to go home , saying they fear reprisals for the 1994 genocide in <location>Rwanda</location> of up to a million people by <misc>Hutus</misc> . </response>


NATO monitors Moslem move towards tense village .

<response> <organization>NATO</organization> monitors <misc>Moslem</misc> move towards tense village . </response>


MAHALA , Bosnia 1996-08-31

<response> <location>MAHALA</location> , <location>Bosnia</location> 1996-08-31 </response>