France<SEP>Only <ENT>France<ENT> and Britain backed Fischler's proposal.
Britain<SEP>Only France and <ENT>Britain<ENT> backed Fischler's proposal.
Germany<SEP>" What we have to be extremely careful of is how other countries are going to take <ENT>Germany<ENT>'s lead, " Welsh National Farmers' Union ( NFU ) chairman John Lloyd Jones said on BBC radio.
Germany<SEP> <ENT>Germany<ENT> imported 47,600 sheep from Britain last year, nearly half of total imports.
China<SEP> <ENT>China<ENT> says Taiwan spoils atmosphere for talks.
Taiwan<SEP>China says <ENT>Taiwan<ENT> spoils atmosphere for talks.
China<SEP> <ENT>China<ENT> on Thursday accused Taipei of spoiling the atmosphere for a resumption of talks across the Taiwan Strait with a visit to Ukraine by Taiwanese Vice President Lien Chan this week that infuriated Beijing.
Taipei<SEP>China on Thursday accused <ENT>Taipei<ENT> of spoiling the atmosphere for a resumption of talks across the Taiwan Strait with a visit to Ukraine by Taiwanese Vice President Lien Chan this week that infuriated Beijing.
Beijing<SEP>China on Thursday accused Taipei of spoiling the atmosphere for a resumption of talks across the Taiwan Strait with a visit to Ukraine by Taiwanese Vice President Lien Chan this week that infuriated <ENT>Beijing<ENT>.
Taiwan<SEP>Speaking only hours after Chinese state media said the time was right to engage in political talks with <ENT>Taiwan<ENT>, Foreign Ministry spokesman Shen Guofang told Reuters : " The necessary atmosphere for the opening of the talks has been disrupted by the Taiwan authorities. "
Taiwan<SEP>Speaking only hours after Chinese state media said the time was right to engage in political talks with <ENT>Taiwan<ENT>, Foreign Ministry spokesman Shen Guofang told Reuters : " The necessary atmosphere for the opening of the talks has been disrupted by the Taiwan authorities. "
Taipei<SEP>State media quoted China's top negotiator with <ENT>Taipei<ENT>, Tang Shubei, as telling a visiting group from Taiwan on Wednesday that it was time for the rivals to hold political talks.
China<SEP> <ENT>China<ENT> says time right for Taiwan talks.
Taiwan<SEP>China says time right for <ENT>Taiwan<ENT> talks.
Taiwan<SEP>The foreign ministry's Shen told Reuters Television in an interview he had read reports of Tang's comments but gave no details of why the negotiator had considered the time right for talks with <ENT>Taiwan<ENT>, which Beijing considers a renegade province.
Beijing<SEP>The foreign ministry's Shen told Reuters Television in an interview he had read reports of Tang's comments but gave no details of why the negotiator had considered the time right for talks with Taiwan, which <ENT>Beijing<ENT> considers a renegade province.
China<SEP> <ENT>China<ENT>, which has long opposed all Taipei efforts to gain greater international recognition, was infuriated by a visit to Ukraine this week by Taiwanese Vice President Lien.
Taipei<SEP>China, which has long opposed all <ENT>Taipei<ENT> efforts to gain greater international recognition, was infuriated by a visit to Ukraine this week by Taiwanese Vice President Lien.
China<SEP> <ENT>China<ENT> has said it was time for political talks with Taiwan and that the rival island should take practical steps towards that goal.
Taiwan<SEP>China has said it was time for political talks with <ENT>Taiwan<ENT> and that the rival island should take practical steps towards that goal.
Israel<SEP> <ENT>Israel<ENT> plays down fears of war with Syria.
Syria<SEP>Israel plays down fears of war with <ENT>Syria<ENT>.
Syria<SEP>Israel's outgoing peace negotiator with <ENT>Syria<ENT> said on Thursday current tensions between the two countries appeared to be a storm in a teacup.
Syria<SEP>Itamar Rabinovich, who as Israel's ambassador to Washington conducted unfruitful negotiations with <ENT>Syria<ENT>, told Israel Radio it looked like Damascus wanted to talk rather than fight.
Damascus<SEP>Itamar Rabinovich, who as Israel's ambassador to Washington conducted unfruitful negotiations with Syria, told Israel Radio it looked like <ENT>Damascus<ENT> wanted to talk rather than fight.
Israel<SEP> <ENT>Israel<ENT> on Wednesday sent Syria a message, via Washington, saying it was committed to peace and wanted to open negotiations without preconditions.
Syria<SEP>Israel on Wednesday sent <ENT>Syria<ENT> a message, via Washington, saying it was committed to peace and wanted to open negotiations without preconditions.
Washington<SEP>Israel on Wednesday sent Syria a message, via <ENT>Washington<ENT>, saying it was committed to peace and wanted to open negotiations without preconditions.
Damascus<SEP>But it slammed <ENT>Damascus<ENT> for creating what it called a dangerous atmosphere.
Syria<SEP> <ENT>Syria<ENT> accused Israel on Wednesday of launching a hysterical campaign against it after Israeli television reported that Damascus had recently test fired a missile.
Israel<SEP>Syria accused <ENT>Israel<ENT> on Wednesday of launching a hysterical campaign against it after Israeli television reported that Damascus had recently test fired a missile.
Damascus<SEP>Syria accused Israel on Wednesday of launching a hysterical campaign against it after Israeli television reported that <ENT>Damascus<ENT> had recently test fired a missile.
Israel<SEP>" The message that we sent to ( Syrian President Hafez al- ) Assad is that <ENT>Israel<ENT> is ready at any time without preconditions to enter peace negotiations, " Israeli Foreign Minister David Levy told Israel Radio in an interview.
Syria<SEP>Tension has mounted since Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took office in June vowing to retain the Golan Heights Israel captured from <ENT>Syria<ENT> in the 1967 Middle East war.
Syria<SEP>" We expect from <ENT>Syria<ENT>, if its face is to peace, that it will answer Israel's message to enter peace negotiations because that is our goal, " he said. "
Israel<SEP>" We expect from Syria, if its face is to peace, that it will answer <ENT>Israel<ENT>'s message to enter peace negotiations because that is our goal, " he said. "
Damascus<SEP>Israel's Channel Two television said <ENT>Damascus<ENT> had sent a " calming signal " to Israel.
Syria<SEP>The television also said that Netanyahu had sent messages to reassure <ENT>Syria<ENT> via Cairo, the United States and Moscow.
Cairo<SEP>The television also said that Netanyahu had sent messages to reassure Syria via <ENT>Cairo<ENT>, the United States and Moscow.
United States<SEP>The television also said that Netanyahu had sent messages to reassure Syria via Cairo, the <ENT>United States<ENT> and Moscow.
Moscow<SEP>The television also said that Netanyahu had sent messages to reassure Syria via Cairo, the United States and <ENT>Moscow<ENT>.
Libya<SEP>A Polish diplomat on Thursday denied a Polish tabloid report this week that <ENT>Libya<ENT> was refusing exit visas to 100 Polish nurses trying to return home after working in the North African country.
Iran<SEP> <ENT>Iran<ENT> heavily bombarded targets in northern Iraq in July in pursuit of KDPI guerrillas based in Iraqi Kurdish areas outside the control of the government in Baghdad.
Iran<SEP>Both <ENT>Iran<ENT> and Turkey mount air and land strikes at targets in northern Iraq in pursuit of their own Kurdish rebels.
Turkey<SEP>Both Iran and <ENT>Turkey<ENT> mount air and land strikes at targets in northern Iraq in pursuit of their own Kurdish rebels.
Baghdad<SEP>A U.S.-led air force in southern Turkey protects Iraqi Kurds from possible attacks by <ENT>Baghdad<ENT> troops.
Israel<SEP> <ENT>Israel<ENT> approves Arafat's flight to West Bank.
Israel<SEP> <ENT>Israel<ENT> gave Palestinian President Yasser Arafat permission on Thursday to fly over its territory to the West Bank, ending a brief Israeli-PLO crisis, an Arafat adviser said.
Israel<SEP>Arafat had been scheduled to meet former Israeli prime minister Shimon Peres in the West Bank town of Ramallah on Thursday but the venue was changed to Gaza after <ENT>Israel<ENT> denied flight clearance to the Palestinian leader's helicopters.
Israel<SEP>Abu Rdainah said Arafat had decided against flying to the West Bank on Thursday, after <ENT>Israel<ENT> lifted the ban, because he had a busy schedule in Gaza and would not be free until Monday.
UAE<SEP>The <ENT>UAE<ENT> said on Monday it would hand over the three to the International Red Crescent, possibly last Tuesday.
Moscow<SEP> <ENT>Moscow<ENT> said the crew's nationality was coincidental.
Baghdad<SEP>Iraqi President Saddam Hussein has told visiting Russian ultra-nationalist Vladimir Zhirinovsky that <ENT>Baghdad<ENT> wanted to maintain " friendship and cooperation " with Moscow, official Iraqi newspapers said on Thursday.
Moscow<SEP>Iraqi President Saddam Hussein has told visiting Russian ultra-nationalist Vladimir Zhirinovsky that Baghdad wanted to maintain " friendship and cooperation " with <ENT>Moscow<ENT>, official Iraqi newspapers said on Thursday.
Iraq<SEP>" President Saddam Hussein stressed during the meeting <ENT>Iraq<ENT>'s keenness to maintain friendship and cooperation with Russia, " the papers said.
Russia<SEP>" President Saddam Hussein stressed during the meeting Iraq's keenness to maintain friendship and cooperation with <ENT>Russia<ENT>, " the papers said.
Iraq<SEP>Zhirinovsky said on Tuesday he would press the Russian government to help end U.N. trade sanctions on <ENT>Iraq<ENT> and blamed Moscow for delaying establishment of good ties with Baghdad.
Moscow<SEP>Zhirinovsky said on Tuesday he would press the Russian government to help end U.N. trade sanctions on Iraq and blamed <ENT>Moscow<ENT> for delaying establishment of good ties with Baghdad.
Baghdad<SEP>Zhirinovsky said on Tuesday he would press the Russian government to help end U.N. trade sanctions on Iraq and blamed Moscow for delaying establishment of good ties with <ENT>Baghdad<ENT>.
Iraq<SEP>" Our stand is firm, namely we are calling on ( the Russian ) government to end the economic embargo on <ENT>Iraq<ENT> and resume trade ties between Russia and Iraq, " he told reporters.
Russia<SEP>" Our stand is firm, namely we are calling on ( the Russian ) government to end the economic embargo on Iraq and resume trade ties between <ENT>Russia<ENT> and Iraq, " he told reporters.
Iraq<SEP>" Our stand is firm, namely we are calling on ( the Russian ) government to end the economic embargo on <ENT>Iraq<ENT> and resume trade ties between Russia and Iraq, " he told reporters.
Iraq<SEP>Last October he was invited to attend the referendum held on <ENT>Iraq<ENT>'s presidency, which extended Saddam's term for seven more years.
Turkey<SEP>- Turkish foreign minister says <ENT>Turkey<ENT> will take part in the Baghdad trade fair that will be held in November.
Israel<SEP>- Parliament Speaker Berri : <ENT>Israel<ENT> is preparing for war against Syria and Lebanon.
Syria<SEP>- Parliament Speaker Berri : Israel is preparing for war against <ENT>Syria<ENT> and Lebanon.
Lebanon<SEP>- Parliament Speaker Berri : Israel is preparing for war against Syria and <ENT>Lebanon<ENT>.
Lebanon<SEP>- Financial negotiations between <ENT>Lebanon<ENT> and Pakistan.
Pakistan<SEP>- Financial negotiations between Lebanon and <ENT>Pakistan<ENT>.
Heidrun<SEP>The plugged wells have accounted for a dip of 30,000 barrels per day ( bpd ) in <ENT>Heidrun<ENT> output to roughly 220,000 bpd, according to the company's Status Weekly newsletter.
Finland<SEP> <ENT>Finland<ENT>'s trade surplus rose to 3.83 billion markka in April from 3.43 billion in March, the National Customs Board ( NCB ) said in a statement on Thursday.
Finland<SEP>The NCB's official monthly trade statistics are lagging behind due to changes in customs procedures when <ENT>Finland<ENT> joined the European Union at the start of 1995.
Bonn<SEP> <ENT>Bonn<ENT> has led efforts to ensure consumer protection tops the list of priorities in dealing with the mad cow crisis, which erupted in March when Britain acknowledged humans could contract a similar illness by eating contaminated beef.
Britain<SEP>Bonn has led efforts to ensure consumer protection tops the list of priorities in dealing with the mad cow crisis, which erupted in March when <ENT>Britain<ENT> acknowledged humans could contract a similar illness by eating contaminated beef.
Germany<SEP>ZDF said <ENT>Germany<ENT> imported 47,600 sheep from Britain last year, nearly half of total imports.
Britain<SEP>EU leaders agreed at a summit in June to a progressive lifting of the ban as <ENT>Britain<ENT> takes parallel measures to eradicate the disease.
England<SEP>third and final test between <ENT>England<ENT> and Pakistan at The Oval.
Pakistan<SEP>third and final test between England and <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> at The Oval.
Austria<SEP>Glasgow Rangers striker Ally McCoist, another man in form after two hat-tricks in four days, was also named for the August 31 World Cup qualifier against <ENT>Austria<ENT> in Vienna.
Scotland<SEP>Ferguson, who served six weeks in jail in late 1995 for head-butting an opponent, won the last of his five <ENT>Scotland<ENT> caps in December 1994.
Scotland<SEP> <ENT>Scotland<ENT> manager Craig Brown said on Thursday : " I've watched Duncan Ferguson in action twice recently and he's bang in form.
England<SEP> <ENT>England<ENT> were 100 for two at lunch on the first day of the third and final test against Pakistan at The Oval on Thursday.
Pakistan<SEP>England were 100 for two at lunch on the first day of the third and final test against <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> at The Oval on Thursday.
Ireland<SEP> <ENT>Ireland<ENT> midfielder Roy Keane has signed a new four-year contract with English league and F.A. Cup champions Manchester United.
England<SEP>Millns, who toured Australia with <ENT>England<ENT> A in 1992/93, replaces former England all-rounder Phillip DeFreitas as Boland's overseas professional.
England<SEP>Millns, who toured Australia with <ENT>England<ENT> A in 1992/93, replaces former England all-rounder Phillip DeFreitas as Boland's overseas professional.
Gothenburg<SEP> <ENT>Gothenburg<ENT> go through 4-1 on aggregate.
Croatia<SEP>Australian Davis Cup captain John Newcombe on Thursday signalled his possible resignation if his team loses an away tie against <ENT>Croatia<ENT> next month.
Australia<SEP>The former Wimbledon champion said the immediate future of <ENT>Australia<ENT>'s Davis Cup coach Tony Roche could also be determined by events in Split.
Australia<SEP> <ENT>Australia<ENT> face Croatia in the world group qualifying tie on clay from September 20-22.
Croatia<SEP>Australia face <ENT>Croatia<ENT> in the world group qualifying tie on clay from September 20-22.
Australia<SEP>Under Newcombe's leadership, <ENT>Australia<ENT> were relegated from the elite world group last year, the first time the 26-time Davis Cup winners had slipped from the top rank.
Australia<SEP>" We are ready to fight to our last breath -- <ENT>Australia<ENT> must play at its absolute best to win, " said Newcombe, who described the tie as the toughest he has faced as captain.
Australia<SEP> <ENT>Australia<ENT> last won the Davis Cup in 1986, but they were beaten finalists against Germany three years ago under Fraser's guidance.
Germany<SEP>Australia last won the Davis Cup in 1986, but they were beaten finalists against <ENT>Germany<ENT> three years ago under Fraser's guidance.
Baltimore<SEP> <ENT>Baltimore<ENT> has won seven of nine and 16 of its last 22 and cut the Yankees' lead in the A.L. East to five games.
Baltimore<SEP>Chris Hoiles hit his 22nd homer for <ENT>Baltimore<ENT>.
California<SEP> <ENT>California<ENT> played without interim manager John McNamara, who was admitted to a New York hospital with a blood clot in his right calf.
Boston<SEP> <ENT>Boston<ENT>'s Mo Vaughn went 3-for-3 with a walk, stole home for one of his three runs scored and collected his 116th RBI.
Switzerland<SEP>Galatasaray striker Adrian Knup, scorer of 26 goals in 45 internationals, has been recalled by <ENT>Switzerland<ENT> for the World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan in Baku on August 31.
Azerbaijan<SEP>Galatasaray striker Adrian Knup, scorer of 26 goals in 45 internationals, has been recalled by Switzerland for the World Cup qualifier against <ENT>Azerbaijan<ENT> in Baku on August 31.
Switzerland<SEP> <ENT>Switzerland<ENT> failed to progress beyond the opening group phase in Euro 96.
Norway<SEP> <ENT>Norway<ENT>, England and Sweden were rewarded for their fair play on Thursday with an additional place in the 1997-98 UEFA Cup competition.
England<SEP>Norway, <ENT>England<ENT> and Sweden were rewarded for their fair play on Thursday with an additional place in the 1997-98 UEFA Cup competition.
Sweden<SEP>Norway, England and <ENT>Sweden<ENT> were rewarded for their fair play on Thursday with an additional place in the 1997-98 UEFA Cup competition.
Norway<SEP> <ENT>Norway<ENT> headed the UEFA Fair Play rankings for 1995-96 with 8.62 points, ahead of England with 8.61 and Sweden 8.57.
England<SEP>Norway headed the UEFA Fair Play rankings for 1995-96 with 8.62 points, ahead of <ENT>England<ENT> with 8.61 and Sweden 8.57.
Sweden<SEP>Norway headed the UEFA Fair Play rankings for 1995-96 with 8.62 points, ahead of England with 8.61 and <ENT>Sweden<ENT> 8.57.
Australia<SEP>Armed police commandos patrolled the ground when <ENT>Australia<ENT> opened their short tour of Sri Lanka with a five-run win over the country's youth team on Thursday.
Sri Lanka<SEP>Armed police commandos patrolled the ground when Australia opened their short tour of <ENT>Sri Lanka<ENT> with a five-run win over the country's youth team on Thursday.
Australia<SEP> <ENT>Australia<ENT>, in Sri Lanka for a limited overs tournament which also includes India and Zimbabwe, have been promised the presence of commandos, sniffer dogs and plainclothes policemen to ensure the tournament is trouble-free.
India<SEP>Australia, in Sri Lanka for a limited overs tournament which also includes <ENT>India<ENT> and Zimbabwe, have been promised the presence of commandos, sniffer dogs and plainclothes policemen to ensure the tournament is trouble-free.
Zimbabwe<SEP>Australia, in Sri Lanka for a limited overs tournament which also includes India and <ENT>Zimbabwe<ENT>, have been promised the presence of commandos, sniffer dogs and plainclothes policemen to ensure the tournament is trouble-free.
Australia<SEP> <ENT>Australia<ENT>, batting first in Thursday's the warm-up match, scored 251 for seven from their 50 overs.
Oxford<SEP>But the <ENT>Oxford<ENT> team disputed these findings and said either previous trials may have been interpreted incorrectly, those taking part were not given special diets beforehand or the duration of the studies may have been too short.
Britain<SEP> <ENT>Britain<ENT> gives aid to volcano-hit Caribbean island.
Caribbean<SEP>Britain gives aid to volcano-hit <ENT>Caribbean<ENT> island.
Britain<SEP> <ENT>Britain<ENT> said on Thursday it would give 25 million pounds ( $ 39 million ) of development aid to the Caribbean island of Montserrat, where much of the population living in the south has fled to avoid a volcano.
Britain<SEP> <ENT>Britain<ENT> gave 8.5 million pounds ( $ 13 million ) to Montserrat, which is one of its dependent territories, when the volcano first became active.
Montserrat<SEP>Britain gave 8.5 million pounds ( $ 13 million ) to <ENT>Montserrat<ENT>, which is one of its dependent territories, when the volcano first became active.
Czech Republic<SEP>Sampras opens the defence of his U.S. Open crown against David Rikl of the <ENT>Czech Republic<ENT>, while top-ranked Graf begins her title defence against Yayuk Basuki of Indonesia.
Indonesia<SEP>Sampras opens the defence of his U.S. Open crown against David Rikl of the Czech Republic, while top-ranked Graf begins her title defence against Yayuk Basuki of <ENT>Indonesia<ENT>.
Wimbledon<SEP>Ivanisevic rallied from a 2-5 deficit in the first set but then played erratically against the 44th-ranked Tillstrom, who was a surprise winner over his famous compatriot Stefan Edberg in the second round at <ENT>Wimbledon<ENT>.
Liberia<SEP>Malu replaced another Nigerian major general, John Inienger, who told officers at the handover ceremony that peace was now at hand for <ENT>Liberia<ENT> after six years of fighting and more than a dozen failed accords.
Guinea<SEP> <ENT>Guinea<ENT> calls two days of prayer.
Guinea<SEP>The West African state of <ENT>Guinea<ENT> declared Thursday and Friday days of national prayer.
U.S.<SEP>South African answers <ENT>U.S.<ENT> message in a bottle.
Russia<SEP>At least 50 Russian servicemen have been killed in a battle with separatist rebels which erupted in the Chechen capital Grozny on Thursday and continued after <ENT>Russia<ENT> and the rebels agreed a truce, Interfax news agency said.
Australia<SEP> <ENT>Australia<ENT> foreign minister arrives in China.
China<SEP> <ENT>China<ENT> will resume sovereignty over Hong Kong, a British colony, in mid-1997.
Hong Kong<SEP>China will resume sovereignty over <ENT>Hong Kong<ENT>, a British colony, in mid-1997.
China<SEP>Relations between <ENT>China<ENT> and Australia have been strained in recent weeks because of Australia's plan to sell uranium to China's rival Taiwan.
Australia<SEP>Relations between China and <ENT>Australia<ENT> have been strained in recent weeks because of Australia's plan to sell uranium to China's rival Taiwan.
Australia<SEP>Relations between China and <ENT>Australia<ENT> have been strained in recent weeks because of Australia's plan to sell uranium to China's rival Taiwan.
China<SEP>Relations between <ENT>China<ENT> and Australia have been strained in recent weeks because of Australia's plan to sell uranium to China's rival Taiwan.
Taiwan<SEP>Relations between China and Australia have been strained in recent weeks because of Australia's plan to sell uranium to China's rival <ENT>Taiwan<ENT>.
Canberra<SEP>Other issues affecting ties include plans by an Australian cabinet minister to visit Taiwan, a security pact between <ENT>Canberra<ENT> and Washington and a possible visit to Australia next month by Tibet's exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.
Washington<SEP>Other issues affecting ties include plans by an Australian cabinet minister to visit Taiwan, a security pact between Canberra and <ENT>Washington<ENT> and a possible visit to Australia next month by Tibet's exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.
Egypt<SEP> <ENT>Egypt<ENT> blames Istanbul control tower for accident.
Istanbul<SEP>Egypt blames <ENT>Istanbul<ENT> control tower for accident.
Egypt<SEP> <ENT>Egypt<ENT> wants nothing to do with Sudanese rulers.
Egypt<SEP> <ENT>Egypt<ENT> says the Sudanese government helped the Moslem militants who tried to kill Mubarak in Addis Ababa last year.
Khartoum<SEP>It sponsored last week's U.N. Security Council resolution threatening a ban on Sudanese flights abroad if <ENT>Khartoum<ENT> does not hand over three men accused in the Addis Ababa incident.
Sudan<SEP>The sanctions will come into effect in November if <ENT>Sudan<ENT> fails to extradite the men, but Sudan says it cannot hand them over to Ethiopia for trial because they are not in Sudan.
Sudan<SEP>The sanctions will come into effect in November if <ENT>Sudan<ENT> fails to extradite the men, but Sudan says it cannot hand them over to Ethiopia for trial because they are not in Sudan.
Ethiopia<SEP>The sanctions will come into effect in November if Sudan fails to extradite the men, but Sudan says it cannot hand them over to <ENT>Ethiopia<ENT> for trial because they are not in Sudan.
Egypt<SEP>He did not say if <ENT>Egypt<ENT> would go so far as to break relations, a step it has been reluctant to take, ostensibly because it would affect ordinary Sudanese.
Ireland<SEP>They have been asked to bring with them the placards they waved when Clinton addressed <ENT>Ireland<ENT> at a packed ceremony in Dublin city centre on December 1, last year.
Bonn<SEP> <ENT>Bonn<ENT> says Moscow has promised to observe ceasefire.
Moscow<SEP>Bonn says <ENT>Moscow<ENT> has promised to observe ceasefire.
Germany<SEP> <ENT>Germany<ENT> said on Thursday it had received assurances from the Russian government that its forces would observe the latest ceasefire in Chechnya.
Moscow<SEP>Ischinger said he met three Russian deputy foreign ministers and a vice defence minister, who confirmed Russian Foreign Minister Yevgeny Primakov's pledge that <ENT>Moscow<ENT> would seek a political solution under the aegis of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe ( OSCE ).
Moscow<SEP>Ischinger said the threat of a major assault to take Grozny had been the unauthorised initiative of the commanding general and not <ENT>Moscow<ENT>'s intention.
Chechnya<SEP>The officials had been positive about Kinkel's request on Wednesday that President Boris Yeltsin's security chief Alexander Lebed should, on his return to Moscow, meet Tim Goldiman, the OSCE representative responsible for <ENT>Chechnya<ENT>, he said.
India<SEP> <ENT>India<ENT> says sees no arms race with China, Pakistan.
China<SEP>India says sees no arms race with <ENT>China<ENT>, Pakistan.
Pakistan<SEP>India says sees no arms race with China, <ENT>Pakistan<ENT>.
India<SEP> <ENT>India<ENT> said on Thursday that its opposition to a global nuclear test ban treaty did not mean New Delhi intended to enter into an arms race with neighbouring Pakistan and China.
New Delhi<SEP>India said on Thursday that its opposition to a global nuclear test ban treaty did not mean <ENT>New Delhi<ENT> intended to enter into an arms race with neighbouring Pakistan and China.
Pakistan<SEP>India said on Thursday that its opposition to a global nuclear test ban treaty did not mean New Delhi intended to enter into an arms race with neighbouring <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> and China.
China<SEP>India said on Thursday that its opposition to a global nuclear test ban treaty did not mean New Delhi intended to enter into an arms race with neighbouring Pakistan and <ENT>China<ENT>.
India<SEP>Foreign Minister I.K. Gujral was asked at a news conference if <ENT>India<ENT>'s decision to block adoption of the accord in Geneva would lead to an arms race with Pakistan and China.
Pakistan<SEP>Foreign Minister I.K. Gujral was asked at a news conference if India's decision to block adoption of the accord in Geneva would lead to an arms race with <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> and China.
China<SEP>Foreign Minister I.K. Gujral was asked at a news conference if India's decision to block adoption of the accord in Geneva would lead to an arms race with Pakistan and <ENT>China<ENT>.
India<SEP>" I don't see that possibility because <ENT>India<ENT> is not entering into any arms race, " he said. "
China<SEP> <ENT>China<ENT>, along with Britain, France, Russia and the United States, is a declared nuclear power.
Britain<SEP>China, along with <ENT>Britain<ENT>, France, Russia and the United States, is a declared nuclear power.
France<SEP>China, along with Britain, <ENT>France<ENT>, Russia and the United States, is a declared nuclear power.
Russia<SEP>China, along with Britain, France, <ENT>Russia<ENT> and the United States, is a declared nuclear power.
United States<SEP>China, along with Britain, France, Russia and the <ENT>United States<ENT>, is a declared nuclear power.
India<SEP> <ENT>India<ENT> carried out a nuclear test in 1974 but says it has not built the bomb.
India<SEP>Experts believe both <ENT>India<ENT> and Pakistan could quickly assemble nuclear weapons.
Pakistan<SEP>Experts believe both India and <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> could quickly assemble nuclear weapons.
India<SEP>Gujral said he did not expect <ENT>India<ENT>'s veto of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty ( CTBT ) to damage bilateral ties with other nations.
India<SEP>Gujral said <ENT>India<ENT> would re-examine its position if the treaty, particularly a clause providing for its entry into force, was modified.
India<SEP>Asked what <ENT>India<ENT> would do if the pact were forwarded to the United Nations General Assembly, Gujral said : " That bridge I will cross when I come to it. "
India<SEP>In a written statement released at the news conference, Gujral reiterated <ENT>India<ENT>'s objections to the treaty, under negotiation at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.
India<SEP>Gujral said <ENT>India<ENT> had national security concerns that made it impossible for New Delhi to sign the CTBT.
New Delhi<SEP>Gujral said India had national security concerns that made it impossible for <ENT>New Delhi<ENT> to sign the CTBT.
India<SEP>" Our security concerns oblige us to maintain our nuclear option, " he said, adding that <ENT>India<ENT> had exercised restraint in not carrying out any nuclear tests since the country's lone test blast in 1974.
Britain<SEP> <ENT>Britain<ENT> says death of its citizen will sour ties.
Bangladesh<SEP>" I have told <ENT>Bangladesh<ENT> leaders that British goverment has attached serious importance to the resolution of the tragic death of Siraj Mia, " Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Liam Fox Fox, told reporters.
Britain<SEP>Fox, who arrived in Bangladesh on Tuesday on four-day visit, said <ENT>Britain<ENT> wanted Dhaka to act seriously on the case.
Dhaka<SEP>Fox, who arrived in Bangladesh on Tuesday on four-day visit, said Britain wanted <ENT>Dhaka<ENT> to act seriously on the case.
India<SEP> <ENT>India<ENT> fears attempts to disrupt Kashmir polls.
Kashmir<SEP>India fears attempts to disrupt <ENT>Kashmir<ENT> polls.
Pakistan<SEP>India's Home ( interior ) Minister accused <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> on on Thursday of planning to disrupt state elections in troubled Jammu and Kashmir state.
India<SEP> <ENT>India<ENT> has often accused Pakistan of abetting militancy in the valley, a charge Islamabad has always denied.
Pakistan<SEP>India has often accused <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> of abetting militancy in the valley, a charge Islamabad has always denied.
Islamabad<SEP>India has often accused Pakistan of abetting militancy in the valley, a charge <ENT>Islamabad<ENT> has always denied.
India<SEP> <ENT>India<ENT> and Pakistan have fought two of their three wars over the troubled region of Kashmir since independence from Britain in 1947.
Pakistan<SEP>India and <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> have fought two of their three wars over the troubled region of Kashmir since independence from Britain in 1947.
Britain<SEP>India and Pakistan have fought two of their three wars over the troubled region of Kashmir since independence from <ENT>Britain<ENT> in 1947.
New Delhi<SEP>Over a dozen militant groups are fighting <ENT>New Delhi<ENT>'s rule in the state.
India<SEP> <ENT>India<ENT> RBI chief sees cut in cash reserve ratio.
India<SEP>Two pct <ENT>India<ENT> current account deficit viable - RBI.
Vatican<SEP>A year later, the <ENT>Vatican<ENT> announced she was stepping down as Superior of her Missionaries of Charity order.
India<SEP>She was sent to Loretto Abbey in Dublin and from there to <ENT>India<ENT> to begin her novitiate and teach geography at a convent school in Calcutta.
Vatican<SEP>The <ENT>Vatican<ENT> and the mother superior in Dublin approved and after intensive training as a nurse with American missionaries she opened her first Calcutta slum school in December 1949.
Australia<SEP>RTRS - Budget cuts to boost <ENT>Australia<ENT> savings - RBA.
NZ<SEP><ENT>NZ<ENT> cuts fixed home lending rates.
Thailand<SEP> <ENT>Thailand<ENT> has launched a manhunt for an Australian who escaped from a high security prison in Bangkok while awaiting trial on drug possession charges, officials said on Thursday.
Malaysia<SEP> <ENT>Malaysia<ENT> bans nitrofuran usage in chicken feed.
Malaysia<SEP> <ENT>Malaysia<ENT> has banned the use of nitrofuran, an antibiotic, in chicken feed and veterinary applications because it believes the drug could cause cancer, the health ministry said on Thursday.
Ukraine<SEP> <ENT>Ukraine<ENT> celebrates five years of independence from Kremlin rule on Saturday, hailing civil and inter-ethnic peace as its main post-Soviet achievement.
Kremlin<SEP>Ukraine celebrates five years of independence from <ENT>Kremlin<ENT> rule on Saturday, hailing civil and inter-ethnic peace as its main post-Soviet achievement.
Ukraine<SEP> <ENT>Ukraine<ENT>'s declaration of independence in 1991, backed nine-to-one by a referendum in December of that year, effectively dealt a death blow to the Soviet empire and ended more than three centuries of rule from Moscow.
Moscow<SEP>Ukraine's declaration of independence in 1991, backed nine-to-one by a referendum in December of that year, effectively dealt a death blow to the Soviet empire and ended more than three centuries of rule from <ENT>Moscow<ENT>.
Ukraine<SEP>" <ENT>Ukraine<ENT>'s biggest achievements for five years are the preservation of civil peace and inter-ethnic harmony, " President Leonid Kuchma said in televised statement this week.
Ukraine<SEP> <ENT>Ukraine<ENT> hails peace as marks five-year independence.
Ukraine<SEP> <ENT>Ukraine<ENT> has repeatedly promised to introduce the hryvna but had to postpone the plans because of economic problems.
Ukraine<SEP>Proud of its record in promptly joining both the Council of Europe and NATO's Partnership for Peace, <ENT>Ukraine<ENT> caused a foreign policy wrangle this week, offending China by allowing a Taiwanese minister to appear on a public, if unofficial visit.
China<SEP>Proud of its record in promptly joining both the Council of Europe and NATO's Partnership for Peace, Ukraine caused a foreign policy wrangle this week, offending <ENT>China<ENT> by allowing a Taiwanese minister to appear on a public, if unofficial visit.
China<SEP> <ENT>China<ENT> cancelled a visit by a top-level delegation in protest.
Beijing<SEP>Kiev's Foreign Minister Hennady Udovenko said <ENT>Beijing<ENT> was overreacting.
Ukraine<SEP>But <ENT>Ukraine<ENT>, seeing itself as a bridge between Russia and the rapidly Westernising countries of eastern Europe, is looking West as well as East.
Russia<SEP>But Ukraine, seeing itself as a bridge between <ENT>Russia<ENT> and the rapidly Westernising countries of eastern Europe, is looking West as well as East.
Ukraine<SEP>" The strategic aim of European integration should not in any way damage <ENT>Ukraine<ENT>'s interests in post-Soviet areas.
Russia<SEP>Relations with <ENT>Russia<ENT>, which is our main partner, have great importance, " Kuchma said.
Ukraine<SEP>" But <ENT>Ukraine<ENT> cannot be economically oriented on Russia, even though those in some circles push us to do that. "
Russia<SEP>" But Ukraine cannot be economically oriented on <ENT>Russia<ENT>, even though those in some circles push us to do that. "
Kiev<SEP>Kuchma has said <ENT>Kiev<ENT> wants membership of the European Union, associate membership of the Western European Union defence grouping and to move closer to NATO.
Ukraine<SEP>A message from the West this week from U.S. President Bill Clinton congratulated <ENT>Ukraine<ENT> on the anniversary, promising to support market reforms and praising Ukraine as a " stabilising factor " in a united Europe.
Ukraine<SEP>A message from the West this week from U.S. President Bill Clinton congratulated <ENT>Ukraine<ENT> on the anniversary, promising to support market reforms and praising Ukraine as a " stabilising factor " in a united Europe.
Europe<SEP>A message from the West this week from U.S. President Bill Clinton congratulated Ukraine on the anniversary, promising to support market reforms and praising Ukraine as a " stabilising factor " in a united <ENT>Europe<ENT>.
SRI LANKA<SEP>CRICKET - <ENT>SRI LANKA<ENT> AND AUSTRALIA SAY RELATIONS HAVE HEALED.
AUSTRALIA<SEP>CRICKET - SRI LANKA AND <ENT>AUSTRALIA<ENT> SAY RELATIONS HAVE HEALED.
Soviet Union<SEP>Barter has always been a feature of the <ENT>Soviet Union<ENT>'s foreign trade, but Yeltsin's decrees liberalising foreign trade in 1991-1992 has given barter a new impetus.
England<SEP> <ENT>England<ENT> batsman John Crawley was forced to endure a frustrating delay of over three hours before resuming his quest for a maiden test century in the third test against Pakistan on Friday.
Pakistan<SEP>England batsman John Crawley was forced to endure a frustrating delay of over three hours before resuming his quest for a maiden test century in the third test against <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> on Friday.
England<SEP>Crawley, unbeaten on 94 overnight in an <ENT>England<ENT> total of 278 for six, was spotted strumming a guitar in the dressing-room as the Oval ground staff took centre stage.
England<SEP> <ENT>England<ENT> were all out for 326 in their first innings on the second day of the third and final test against Pakistan at The Oval on Friday.
Pakistan<SEP>England were all out for 326 in their first innings on the second day of the third and final test against <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> at The Oval on Friday.
South Africa<SEP>Centre Japie Mulder has been ruled out of <ENT>South Africa<ENT>'s team for the second test against New Zealand in Pretoria on Saturday.
New Zealand<SEP>Centre Japie Mulder has been ruled out of South Africa's team for the second test against <ENT>New Zealand<ENT> in Pretoria on Saturday.
Lisbon<SEP>Sporting's Luis Miguel Predrosa scored the first goal of the new league season as the <ENT>Lisbon<ENT> side cruised to a 3-1 away win over SC Espinho on Friday.
Hamburg<SEP> <ENT>Hamburg<ENT> side St Pauli, tipped as prime candidates for relegation, produced a stunning second-half fightback to draw 4-4 in their Bundesliga clash with Schalke on Friday.
Atlanta<SEP>The Canadian was second in 10.09 with Lewis third in 10.10, ahead of <ENT>Atlanta<ENT> bronze medallist Ato Boldon who clocked 10.12 in fourth.
Portugal<SEP> <ENT>Portugal<ENT>'s new coach Artur Jorge called up six players from league champions Porto on Friday in an 18-man squad for the opening World Cup qualifier against Armenia on August 31.
Armenia<SEP>Portugal's new coach Artur Jorge called up six players from league champions Porto on Friday in an 18-man squad for the opening World Cup qualifier against <ENT>Armenia<ENT> on August 31.
Germany<SEP>Trainer Berti Vogts kept faith with his entire European championship winning squad for <ENT>Germany<ENT>'s first match since their title victory, a friendly in Poland.
Sri Lanka<SEP> <ENT>Sri Lanka<ENT> and Australia agreed on Friday that relations between the two teams had healed since the Sri Lankans' acrimonious tour last year.
Australia<SEP>Sri Lanka and <ENT>Australia<ENT> agreed on Friday that relations between the two teams had healed since the Sri Lankans' acrimonious tour last year.
Sri Lanka<SEP>" Our concern is to get out there and play proper cricket, " <ENT>Sri Lanka<ENT> captain Arjuna Ranatunga told a news conference on the eve of a warmup match between the World Cup champions and a World XI team scheduled for Saturday.
Australia<SEP> <ENT>Australia<ENT> have been promised the presence of commandos, sniffer dogs and plainclothes policemen to ensure a limited overs tournament is trouble-free.
India<SEP>The tournament, starting on August 26, also includes <ENT>India<ENT> and Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe<SEP>The tournament, starting on August 26, also includes India and <ENT>Zimbabwe<ENT>.
Australia<SEP> <ENT>Australia<ENT>, led by wicketkeeper Ian Healy, opened their short tour of Sri Lanka with a five-run win over the country's youth team on Thursday.
Colombia<SEP> <ENT>Colombia<ENT>, U.S. reach aviation agreement.
U.S.<SEP>Colombia, <ENT>U.S.<ENT> reach aviation agreement.
United States<SEP>The <ENT>United States<ENT> also will be able to designate one new all-cargo carrier for service between the two nations after two years.
Colombia<SEP> <ENT>Colombia<ENT> was permitted to add a single additional round-trip flight to its current New York service, although it will not be able to do so while under Category Two ( Conditional ) status under the Federal Aviation Administration's International Aviation Safety program.
Colombia<SEP> <ENT>Colombia<ENT> would be allowed to add new service when its safety assessment has been improved, the department said.
Colombia<SEP>The agreement resolved a dispute that arose in June when <ENT>Colombia<ENT> turned down American's request to operate flights between New York and Bogota, a denial that prompted the United States to charge that the Colombians were breaking a bilateral aviation agreement and to propose sanctions against one of two Colombian airlines, Avianca and ACES.
United States<SEP>The agreement resolved a dispute that arose in June when Colombia turned down American's request to operate flights between New York and Bogota, a denial that prompted the <ENT>United States<ENT> to charge that the Colombians were breaking a bilateral aviation agreement and to propose sanctions against one of two Colombian airlines, Avianca and ACES.
Republic of Ireland<SEP>Two players have withdrawn from the <ENT>Republic of Ireland<ENT> squad for the 1998 World Cup qualifying match against Liechenstein on August 31, the Football Association of Ireland said in a statement on Friday.
Liechenstein<SEP>Two players have withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad for the 1998 World Cup qualifying match against <ENT>Liechenstein<ENT> on August 31, the Football Association of Ireland said in a statement on Friday.
Nigeria<SEP> <ENT>Nigeria<ENT> police kill six robbery suspects.
Zaire<SEP>Repatriation of 1.1 million Rwandan Hutu refugees announced by <ENT>Zaire<ENT> and Rwanda on Thursday could start within the next few days, an exiled Rwandan Hutu lobby group said on Friday.
Rwanda<SEP>Repatriation of 1.1 million Rwandan Hutu refugees announced by Zaire and <ENT>Rwanda<ENT> on Thursday could start within the next few days, an exiled Rwandan Hutu lobby group said on Friday.
Croatia<SEP>HINA said it was the first time an orthodox church had been blown up in the Zadar hinterland, where a large number of Serbs lived before the 1991 war over <ENT>Croatia<ENT>'s independence from the Yugoslav federation.
Germany<SEP> <ENT>Germany<ENT>, Poland tighten cooperation against crime.
Poland<SEP>Germany, <ENT>Poland<ENT> tighten cooperation against crime.
Germany<SEP> <ENT>Germany<ENT> and Poland agreed on Friday to tighten cooperation between their intelligence services in fighting international organised crime, PAP news agency reported.
Poland<SEP>Germany and <ENT>Poland<ENT> agreed on Friday to tighten cooperation between their intelligence services in fighting international organised crime, PAP news agency reported.
Croatia-Yugoslavia<SEP>Granic arrives to sign <ENT>Croatia-Yugoslavia<ENT> treaty.
Yugoslavia<SEP> <ENT>Yugoslavia<ENT> and Croatia were poised on Friday to sign a landmark normalisation treaty ending five years of tensions and paving way for stabilisation in the Balkans.
Croatia<SEP>Yugoslavia and <ENT>Croatia<ENT> were poised on Friday to sign a landmark normalisation treaty ending five years of tensions and paving way for stabilisation in the Balkans.
Croatia<SEP>The pact ends five years of hostility after <ENT>Croatia<ENT>'s secession from federal Yugoslavia.
Yugoslavia<SEP>The pact ends five years of hostility after Croatia's secession from federal <ENT>Yugoslavia<ENT>.
Croatia<SEP>Western powers regard diplomatic normalisation between <ENT>Croatia<ENT> and Serbia, twin pillars of the old multinational federal Yugoslavia, as a crucial step towards a lasting peace in the Balkans.
Serbia<SEP>Western powers regard diplomatic normalisation between Croatia and <ENT>Serbia<ENT>, twin pillars of the old multinational federal Yugoslavia, as a crucial step towards a lasting peace in the Balkans.
Yugoslavia<SEP>Western powers regard diplomatic normalisation between Croatia and Serbia, twin pillars of the old multinational federal <ENT>Yugoslavia<ENT>, as a crucial step towards a lasting peace in the Balkans.
Brazil<SEP> <ENT>Brazil<ENT> to use hovercrafts for Amazon travel.
Hong Kong<SEP> <ENT>Hong Kong<ENT> Financial Secretary Donald Tsang will visit Indonesia and New Zealand from August 25 to 31, the government said on Friday.
Jordan<SEP> <ENT>Jordan<ENT> expels Iraqi diplomat after bread riots.
Jordan<SEP> <ENT>Jordan<ENT>, which has blamed Iraq for bread riots last week, has asked an Iraqi diplomat to leave, official and diplomatic sources said on Friday.
Iraq<SEP>Jordan, which has blamed <ENT>Iraq<ENT> for bread riots last week, has asked an Iraqi diplomat to leave, official and diplomatic sources said on Friday.
Iraq<SEP> <ENT>Iraq<ENT> retaliated then by expelling a junior administrator working in the Jordanian embassy in Baghdad but has continued its policy of trying to avoid public conflicts with Jordan -- its only secure route to the rest of the world.
Jordan<SEP>Iraq retaliated then by expelling a junior administrator working in the Jordanian embassy in Baghdad but has continued its policy of trying to avoid public conflicts with <ENT>Jordan<ENT> -- its only secure route to the rest of the world.
Jordan<SEP> <ENT>Jordan<ENT> has accused Iraq and a local pro-Baghdad party for the country's worst unrest in seven years which erupted after it almost doubled the prices of bread last week under radical economic reforms agreed with the International Monetary Fund.
Iraq<SEP>Jordan has accused <ENT>Iraq<ENT> and a local pro-Baghdad party for the country's worst unrest in seven years which erupted after it almost doubled the prices of bread last week under radical economic reforms agreed with the International Monetary Fund.
Turkey<SEP> <ENT>Turkey<ENT> says killed 17 Kurd rebels in clashes.
U.S.<SEP> <ENT>U.S.<ENT> says Iraqi Kurds agree ceasefire.
United States<SEP>He did not give a specific time for the ceasefire but said the <ENT>United States<ENT> looked forward to " immediate implementation ".
Camelot<SEP>At about 4 a.m. EDT ( 0800 GMT ), a group of teenaged girls were having the overnight party in the <ENT>Camelot<ENT> subdivision of this eastern Virginia city, when a man entered the house, wielding a knife, threatening to sexually assault the girls.
Franklin Roosevelt<SEP>Tracy is the great-granddaughter of Democratic former President <ENT>Franklin Roosevelt<ENT>, and support for Democrats runs in the family.
Washington<SEP> <ENT>Washington<ENT> to curb Tamil support in U.S. - Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka<SEP> <ENT>Sri Lanka<ENT> said on Friday the United States had promised to stamp out any illegal activities on U.S. soil directed against the island's government.
United States<SEP>Sri Lanka said on Friday the <ENT>United States<ENT> had promised to stamp out any illegal activities on U.S. soil directed against the island's government.
Sri Lanka<SEP>The Sri Lankan foreign ministry said in a statement : " The United States government sympathised with the current predicament <ENT>Sri Lanka<ENT> was facing. "
Washington<SEP>It said the U.S. State Department's coordinator for counter terrorism, Philip Wilcox, had expressed <ENT>Washington<ENT>'s support for the government when he visited Colombo this week.
Colombo<SEP> <ENT>Colombo<ENT> has said it believes Tamil rebels, fighting a 13-year war for independence against the government, finance their military activity through funds extorted from expatriate Sri Lankans in western countries such as the United States.
Colombo<SEP> <ENT>Colombo<ENT> estimates more than 50,000 people have been killed in the war between government forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam rebels in the island's north and east.
Italy<SEP>He said the absence on holiday of many market makers was a main factor behind falls this week in volatility in high-yielding markets such as <ENT>Italy<ENT>, Spain and Sweden.
Spain<SEP>He said the absence on holiday of many market makers was a main factor behind falls this week in volatility in high-yielding markets such as Italy, <ENT>Spain<ENT> and Sweden.
Sweden<SEP>He said the absence on holiday of many market makers was a main factor behind falls this week in volatility in high-yielding markets such as Italy, Spain and <ENT>Sweden<ENT>.
Germany<SEP>" I recommend people sell strangles in a number of markets -- in <ENT>Germany<ENT> and France in particular.
France<SEP>" I recommend people sell strangles in a number of markets -- in Germany and <ENT>France<ENT> in particular.
Italy<SEP>" With high-yielding markets <ENT>Italy<ENT> will be a lot more vulnerable in September on economic and political fronts, so I would use current the low level of vol to buy options.
France<SEP>" So sell options on Bunds and <ENT>France<ENT> to enhance yield and buy options on Italy, " Coughlan said..
Italy<SEP>" So sell options on Bunds and France to enhance yield and buy options on <ENT>Italy<ENT>, " Coughlan said..
Jordan<SEP> <ENT>Jordan<ENT> expels Iraqi diplomat.
Amman<SEP>The move came after <ENT>Amman<ENT> blamed Iraq and a pro-Baghdad local political party for last week's worst unrest in seven years after a government decision to double prices of bread.
Iraq<SEP>The move came after Amman blamed <ENT>Iraq<ENT> and a pro-Baghdad local political party for last week's worst unrest in seven years after a government decision to double prices of bread.
Jordan<SEP>" <ENT>Jordan<ENT> has asked Mr. Adel Ibrahim, the Iraqi embassy's press attache, to leave because he was carrying out duties incompatible with diplomatic norms, " the source told Reuters.
Jordan<SEP>The riots, which shook <ENT>Jordan<ENT> for two days, broke out after last Friday's main prayers in the southern town of Karak and spread to Amman.
Turkey<SEP>Their release has been negotiated by Islamist writer Ismail Nacar as part of a wider effort, partly backed by Prime Minister Necmettin Erbakan, to find a political solution to <ENT>Turkey<ENT>'s Kurdish problem.
Iraq<SEP>The PKK often uses bases in northern <ENT>Iraq<ENT> in its fight for autonomy or independence in southeast Turkey.
America<SEP>He and other analysts said corporate <ENT>America<ENT> adopted a go-slow approach because Microsoft already was promoting the new version of its high-end Windows NT operating system, expected to be available in stores in the next several weeks.
U.S.<SEP> <ENT>U.S.<ENT> says still committed to Cuba migration pacts.
Cuba<SEP>U.S. says still committed to <ENT>Cuba<ENT> migration pacts.
United States<SEP>The <ENT>United States<ENT> said on Thursday it remained committed to migration accords with Cuba and would continue to repatriate intercepted Cuban migrants who attempted to enter U.S. territory illegally.
Cuba<SEP>The United States said on Thursday it remained committed to migration accords with <ENT>Cuba<ENT> and would continue to repatriate intercepted Cuban migrants who attempted to enter U.S. territory illegally.
Washington<SEP>A State Department statement appeared in part a response to Cuban complaints that <ENT>Washington<ENT> was jeopardising the accords by failing to return some of the Cubans involved in recent illegal migration incidents.
United States<SEP>" The <ENT>United States<ENT> reiterates its full commitment to the implementation " of the accords signed by the two countries in 1994 and 1995, said the statement by spokesman Glyn Davies.
United States<SEP>" The <ENT>United States<ENT> will continue to return Cuban migrants intercepted at sea who seek to enter the United States or the Guantanamo Naval Base illegally, " it said.
Washington<SEP> <ENT>Washington<ENT> would also take " prompt and effective law enforcement action " against alien smuggling and hijackings from Cuba, it added.
Havana<SEP> <ENT>Havana<ENT>'s complaints centred on an incident in which a boatload of emigrants capsized in the Florida Straits last week and two recent aircraft hijackings from Cuba.
Wisconsin<SEP>In keeping with its pioneering image in the area of welfare, <ENT>Wisconsin<ENT> was the first state to submit an administrative plan under the nation's new welfare law, Gov.
Wisconsin<SEP>According to a new release from the governor, <ENT>Wisconsin<ENT> submitted a plan to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for administration of the new block grant system for welfare just minutes after President Bill Clinton signed the measure into law Thursday.
Wisconsin<SEP>" As the nation's leader in welfare reform, <ENT>Wisconsin<ENT> is far ahead of the curve and ready to go under this new system, " Thompson said.
Wisconsin<SEP>He said that despite the new law, <ENT>Wisconsin<ENT> will still require federal waivers allowing the working poor to acquire health care coverage from the state, a 60-day residency requirement for participation in the welfare program, and child support collections to go directly to custodial parents.
St. Matthew's<SEP>I'm surprised anyone could even find us out here, " said Fannie Johnson, a member of <ENT>St. Matthew's<ENT>, who said she believed arson was to blame.
Arkansas<SEP> <ENT>Arkansas<ENT> has been spared the loss of predominantly black churches to arson, a wave that has claimed an estimated 30 houses of worship across the south in the past several months.
Turkey<SEP>Socialist Prime Minister Costas Simitis announced the snap poll on Thursday citing problems with the economy, the country's convergence with the European Union and tense relations with neighbouring <ENT>Turkey<ENT>.
North Korea<SEP>The students staged a violent nine-day demonstration at the university to demand unification with <ENT>North Korea<ENT>.
China<SEP>Up to 100,000 tonnes of copper held in Shanghai bonded warehouses, confounding the world market as to its source and ultimate fate, probably belongs to <ENT>China<ENT>'s strategic state reserve, industry sources said on Friday.
England<SEP>The visitors had started the day optimistically by sending back former <ENT>England<ENT> captain Graham Gooch when he added just six to his overnight 105, but Essex went on to make 532 for eight before declaring.
England<SEP> <ENT>England<ENT> striker Alan Shearer gave Kevin Keegan's talent-laden side the lead from the penalty spot after 13 minutes after Wednesday's Yugoslav Dejan Stefanovic pulled down Colombian forward Faustino Asprilla.
Pakistan<SEP> <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> were 318 for two at lunch on the third day of the third and final test at The Oval on Saturday in reply to England's 326 all out.
England<SEP>Pakistan were 318 for two at lunch on the third day of the third and final test at The Oval on Saturday in reply to <ENT>England<ENT>'s 326 all out.
England<SEP>Score : <ENT>England<ENT> 326 ( J. Crawley 106, G. Thorpe 54.
Pakistan<SEP> <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> 318-2 ( Saeed Anwar 169 not out, Ijaz Ahmed 61 ).
NEW ZEALAND<SEP>RUGBY UNION - <ENT>NEW ZEALAND<ENT> WIN FIRST SERIES IN SOUTH AFRICA.
New Zealand<SEP> <ENT>New Zealand<ENT> made history on Saturday when they completed their first series victory in South Africa with a 33-26 victory in the second test.
New Zealand<SEP>Two tries from wing Jeff Wilson in the first quarter gave <ENT>New Zealand<ENT> a 24-11 lead before tries from flanker Ruben Kruger and scrum-half Joost van der Westhuizen in the space of two minutes narrowed the gap to a single point at 23-24.
New Zealand<SEP>The Springboks would have gone ahead had not fly-half Joel Stransky's conversion hit an upright and <ENT>New Zealand<ENT> only scrambled to safety through a fine penalty from replacement fly-half Jon Preston and a drop goal by number eight Zinzan Brooke.
NEW ZEALAND<SEP>RUGBY UNION - <ENT>NEW ZEALAND<ENT> DEFEAT SOUTH AFRICA 33-26.
SOUTH AFRICA<SEP>RUGBY UNION - NEW ZEALAND DEFEAT <ENT>SOUTH AFRICA<ENT> 33-26.
New Zealand<SEP> <ENT>New Zealand<ENT> beat South Africa 33-26 ( halftime 21-11 ) in the second test on Saturday.
South Africa<SEP>New Zealand beat <ENT>South Africa<ENT> 33-26 ( halftime 21-11 ) in the second test on Saturday.
South Africa<SEP> <ENT>South Africa<ENT> - Tries : Hannes Strydom, Ruben Kruger, Joost van der Westhuizen.
New Zealand<SEP> <ENT>New Zealand<ENT> - Tries : Jeff Wilson ( 2 ), Zinzan Brooke.
New Zealand<SEP> <ENT>New Zealand<ENT> lead the three-test series 2-0.
Amsterdam<SEP>Eight minutes after the interval, Heerenveen's Romeo Wouden broke through the <ENT>Amsterdam<ENT> defence, left defender John Veldman standing and curled the ball beyond goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar into the Ajax net.
AUSTRIA<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>AUSTRIA<ENT> FIRST DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS.
SRI LANKA<SEP>CRICKET - RAIN BRINGS PREMATURE END TO <ENT>SRI LANKA<ENT> MATCH.
Sri Lanka<SEP>The one-day match between <ENT>Sri Lanka<ENT> and a World XI was abandoned on Saturday because of rain.
Sri Lanka<SEP>Scores : World XI 102-0 ( M. Waugh 39 not out, S. Tendulkar 56 not out ) off 21.4 overs v <ENT>Sri Lanka<ENT>.
PAKISTAN<SEP>CRICKET - <ENT>PAKISTAN<ENT> 339-4 V ENGLAND - close.
ENGLAND<SEP>CRICKET - PAKISTAN 339-4 V <ENT>ENGLAND<ENT> - close.
England<SEP> <ENT>England<ENT> 326 all out
Lebanon<SEP>Nijmeh of <ENT>Lebanon<ENT> beat Nasr of Saudi Arabia 1-0 ( halftime 1-0 ) in their Asian club championship second round first leg tie on Saturday.
Saudi Arabia<SEP>Nijmeh of Lebanon beat Nasr of <ENT>Saudi Arabia<ENT> 1-0 ( halftime 1-0 ) in their Asian club championship second round first leg tie on Saturday.
Britain<SEP>The PSA said 80 percent of the country's 180,000 civil servants took part in the strike which is a rare challenge to President Robert Mugabe, who has been in power since independence from <ENT>Britain<ENT> in 1980.
Rwanda<SEP> <ENT>Rwanda<ENT> says Zaire expels 28 Rwandan refugees.
Zaire<SEP>Rwanda says <ENT>Zaire<ENT> expels 28 Rwandan refugees.
Rwanda<SEP> <ENT>Rwanda<ENT> said on Saturday that Zaire had expelled 28 Rwandan Hutu refugees accused of being " trouble-makers " in camps in eastern Zaire.
Zaire<SEP>Rwanda said on Saturday that <ENT>Zaire<ENT> had expelled 28 Rwandan Hutu refugees accused of being " trouble-makers " in camps in eastern Zaire.
S. Africa<SEP>Revered skull of <ENT>S. Africa<ENT> king is Scottish woman's.
Sudan<SEP> <ENT>Sudan<ENT> arrests opposition sewing machine smugglers.
Sudan<SEP> <ENT>Sudan<ENT> accuses the Eritrean authorities of providing support to Sudanese opposition elements based in Eritrea.
Eritrea<SEP> <ENT>Eritrea<ENT> cut diplomatic ties with Sudan in 1994, accusing it of training rebels to make raids into Eritrea.
Sudan<SEP>Eritrea cut diplomatic ties with <ENT>Sudan<ENT> in 1994, accusing it of training rebels to make raids into Eritrea.
Nepal<SEP> <ENT>Nepal<ENT> wo n't help split Tibet, king tells China.
Tibet<SEP>Nepal wo n't help split <ENT>Tibet<ENT>, king tells China.
China<SEP>Nepal wo n't help split Tibet, king tells <ENT>China<ENT>.
China<SEP>King Birendra of Nepal has told <ENT>China<ENT> his nation will not become the tool of people who want Tibetan independence from Beijing, the official China Daily newspaper said on Saturday.
Beijing<SEP>King Birendra of Nepal has told China his nation will not become the tool of people who want Tibetan independence from <ENT>Beijing<ENT>, the official China Daily newspaper said on Saturday.
Beijing<SEP>Nepal shares a long mountain border with the restive Himalayan region, where opposition to <ENT>Beijing<ENT>'s four-decade rule is widespread.
United States<SEP>Chinese official media has often accused foreign forces, notably the <ENT>United States<ENT>, of seeking to support Tibetan independence activists.
Nepal<SEP>King Birenda told Gyaicain Norbu, chairman of the Tibetan government, that <ENT>Nepal<ENT> would not " become a tool for others to split Tibet ", the newspaper said.
Nepal<SEP>Gyaicain told the royal visitor increased cooperation between <ENT>Nepal<ENT> and Tibet was possible in the fields of trade, tourism, communications and sports, it said.
Tibet<SEP>Gyaicain told the royal visitor increased cooperation between Nepal and <ENT>Tibet<ENT> was possible in the fields of trade, tourism, communications and sports, it said.
Iran<SEP> <ENT>Iran<ENT> hangs two men for drug trafficking.
Iran<SEP> <ENT>Iran<ENT> has hanged two drug traffickers in the southern city of Shiraz, the evening newspaper Resalat reported on Saturday.
Iran<SEP> <ENT>Iran<ENT> has an estimated one million drug addicts and is a key transit route for drugs, mostly opium, smuggled to Europe through Afghanistan and Pakistan -- the so called " Golden Crescent. "
Tripoli<SEP>MDS president Mohamed Moada was sentenced last February to 11 years in jail on charges of having secret contacts with Libyan agents and receiving money from <ENT>Tripoli<ENT>.
Iran<SEP>The rival Kurdistan Democratic Party ( KDP ), which accuses <ENT>Iran<ENT> of supporting the PUK, said on Thursday that its forces had halted an Iranian-backed attack by thousands of PUK fighters.
United States<SEP>The <ENT>United States<ENT> said in Washington on Friday that it had brokered a ceasefire to end six days of fighting between the two main Kurdish factions and persuaded them to attend U.S.-mediated peace talks next month.
Washington<SEP>The clashes, shattering a ceasefire negotiated last year by <ENT>Washington<ENT>, had threatened a U.S.-led peace plan to unite the Kurdish region against Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.
Iran<SEP> <ENT>Iran<ENT> accuses Iraq of ceasefire violations.
Iraq<SEP>Iran accuses <ENT>Iraq<ENT> of ceasefire violations.
Iran<SEP> <ENT>Iran<ENT> has accused Iraq of violating the ceasefire ending their 1980-88 war some 32 times between the end of March and May 31 this year, the Iranian news agency IRNA reported on Saturday.
Iraq<SEP>Iran has accused <ENT>Iraq<ENT> of violating the ceasefire ending their 1980-88 war some 32 times between the end of March and May 31 this year, the Iranian news agency IRNA reported on Saturday.
Islamic Republic of Iran<SEP>" The <ENT>Islamic Republic of Iran<ENT> has reported some 32 new cases of ceasefire violations by the Iraqi regime between March 31 and May 31, 1996, " it reported from New York.
Istanbul<SEP>- <ENT>Istanbul<ENT> chamber of commerce urges Ankara to resume trade with Iraq.
Ankara<SEP>- Istanbul chamber of commerce urges <ENT>Ankara<ENT> to resume trade with Iraq.
Iraq<SEP>- Istanbul chamber of commerce urges Ankara to resume trade with <ENT>Iraq<ENT>.
Iraq<SEP>- Offers from Arab and foreign companies to supply <ENT>Iraq<ENT> with goods.
U.S.<SEP>- Editorial blames <ENT>U.S.<ENT> for latest flare-up of fighting between Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq.
Iraq<SEP>- <ENT>Iraq<ENT> denounces violation of airspace by U.S. warplanes.
Iran<SEP>- Editorial lambasts Jalal Talabani, leader of a Kurdish rebel faction in the north, for liaising with <ENT>Iran<ENT> in its fight against rivals.
Iraq<SEP>- Blaming <ENT>Iraq<ENT> for riots in Jordan is a dirty game.
America<SEP>" <ENT>America<ENT> can look back on a week of remarkable achievement, " Clinton said, without even a passing reference to the Republican majority in the House and Senate.
America<SEP>" <ENT>America<ENT> is on the right track offering more opportunity, demanding more responsibility, building a stronger community, the sense of shared values and stronger families, " he said in striking the theme of his coming week.
White House<SEP>" We'll be concentrating... on supporting the president as he is on the trip and making significant public policy statements related to some of his plans for the future, " said <ENT>White House<ENT> Press Secretary Mike McCurry.
France<SEP> <ENT>France<ENT> hands suspected ETA member to Spain.
Spain<SEP>France hands suspected ETA member to <ENT>Spain<ENT>.
France<SEP> <ENT>France<ENT> on Saturday handed a suspected member of the Basque separatist group ETA to Spanish authorities, French Interior Ministry officials said.
Rome<SEP>A group of Italian comics hope the joke will be on separatist leader Umberto Bossi next month when they lead the ancient Etruscan town of Orvieto in a mock split from <ENT>Rome<ENT>.
Orvieto<SEP> <ENT>Orvieto<ENT> mayor Stefano Cimicchi said the comics, including popular actor Roberto Benigni, would declare Orvieto " capital of Etruria " on September 15 -- the day Bossi plans a march across the north in favour of independence from Rome.
Rome<SEP>Orvieto mayor Stefano Cimicchi said the comics, including popular actor Roberto Benigni, would declare Orvieto " capital of Etruria " on September 15 -- the day Bossi plans a march across the north in favour of independence from <ENT>Rome<ENT>.
Sardinia<SEP>" We will then proceed with the annexation of <ENT>Sardinia<ENT>, Corsica and Cyprus, " Cimicchi told reporters on Saturday.
Padania<SEP>He said the city council would be " ironically present " when the comics made their proclamation on the same day Bossi has threatened to declare the birth of <ENT>Padania<ENT>, the name he has given to northern Italy.
Rome<SEP>He has recently dropped a drive for federalism, saying secession from <ENT>Rome<ENT>'s wasteful and centralised bureaucracy is the only solution for northerners.
Belgium<SEP> <ENT>Belgium<ENT> asks how paedophile suspect eluded police.
ENGLAND<SEP>SOCCER - HINCHCLIFFE CALLED INTO <ENT>ENGLAND<ENT> SQUAD.
England<SEP> <ENT>England<ENT> manager Glenn Hoddle called up uncapped Everton defender Andy Hinchcliffe on Sunday to the national squad for the opening World Cup qualifier against Moldova next weekend.
Moldova<SEP>England manager Glenn Hoddle called up uncapped Everton defender Andy Hinchcliffe on Sunday to the national squad for the opening World Cup qualifier against <ENT>Moldova<ENT> next weekend.
ENGLAND<SEP>CRICKET - <ENT>ENGLAND<ENT> 326 AND 74-0 ; PAKISTAN 521-8 DECLARED.
PAKISTAN<SEP>CRICKET - ENGLAND 326 AND 74-0 ; <ENT>PAKISTAN<ENT> 521-8 DECLARED.
England<SEP>Scores : <ENT>England<ENT> 326 and 74-0 ; Pakistan 521-8 declared.
Pakistan<SEP>Scores : England 326 and 74-0 ; <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> 521-8 declared.
ENGLAND<SEP>CRICKET - <ENT>ENGLAND<ENT> V PAKISTAN FINAL TEST SCOREBOARD.
PAKISTAN<SEP>CRICKET - ENGLAND V <ENT>PAKISTAN<ENT> FINAL TEST SCOREBOARD.
England<SEP>the third and final test between <ENT>England<ENT> and Pakistan at The
Pakistan<SEP>the third and final test between England and <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> at The
England<SEP> <ENT>England<ENT> first innings 326 ( J. Crawley 106, G. Thorpe 54 ; Waqar
Pakistan<SEP> <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> first innings ( overnight 339-4 )
England<SEP> <ENT>England<ENT> second innings
PAKISTAN<SEP>CRICKET - <ENT>PAKISTAN<ENT> DECLARE FIRST INNINGS AT 521-8.
Pakistan<SEP> <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> were 473-6 at tea on the fourth day of the third and final test at The Oval on Sunday in reply to England's 326.
The Oval<SEP>Pakistan were 473-6 at tea on the fourth day of the third and final test at <ENT>The Oval<ENT> on Sunday in reply to England's 326.
England<SEP>Pakistan were 473-6 at tea on the fourth day of the third and final test at The Oval on Sunday in reply to <ENT>England<ENT>'s 326.
England<SEP>Scores : <ENT>England<ENT> 326 ; Pakistan 473-6.
Pakistan<SEP>Scores : England 326 ; <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> 473-6.
ENGLAND<SEP>CRICKET - RUN-OUT GIVES LEWIS AND <ENT>ENGLAND<ENT> SLIM SATISFACTION.
England<SEP>Chris Lewis did his best to forget his controversial omission from the <ENT>England<ENT> one-day squad on Sunday but could not prevent Pakistan reasserting their dominance in the final test at The Oval.
Pakistan<SEP>Chris Lewis did his best to forget his controversial omission from the England one-day squad on Sunday but could not prevent <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> reasserting their dominance in the final test at The Oval.
ENGLAND<SEP>CRICKET - <ENT>ENGLAND<ENT> NAME SQUAD FOR ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS.
England<SEP>The <ENT>England<ENT> cricket squad was announced on Sunday for the one-day international series against Pakistan starting on Thursday.
Pakistan<SEP>The England cricket squad was announced on Sunday for the one-day international series against <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> starting on Thursday.
TOGO<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>TOGO<ENT> BEAT CONGO 1-0 IN AFRICA NATIONS CUP QUALIFIER.
CONGO<SEP>SOCCER - TOGO BEAT <ENT>CONGO<ENT> 1-0 IN AFRICA NATIONS CUP QUALIFIER.
Togo<SEP> <ENT>Togo<ENT> beat Congo 1-0 ( halftime 0-0 )
Congo<SEP>Togo beat <ENT>Congo<ENT> 1-0 ( halftime 0-0 )
Togo<SEP> <ENT>Togo<ENT> win 1-0 on aggregate.
ETHIOPIA<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>ETHIOPIA<ENT> BEAT UGANDA ON PENALTIES IN AFRICAN NATIONS CUP.
UGANDA<SEP>SOCCER - ETHIOPIA BEAT <ENT>UGANDA<ENT> ON PENALTIES IN AFRICAN NATIONS CUP.
Seattle<SEP>In Boston, former Mariner Darren Bragg's first career grand slam in the sixth inning off reliever Randy Johnson lifted the Boston Red Sox to their fifth win in six games, a 9-5 victory over <ENT>Seattle<ENT>.
Atlanta<SEP>Brad Clontz ( 6-2 ) picked up the win in relief for <ENT>Atlanta<ENT>, which has won 11 of its last 13 games.
Colorado<SEP>Vinny Castilla and Dante Bichette each added two RBI for <ENT>Colorado<ENT>, which improved the major league's best home mark to 44-20.
Florida<SEP>At <ENT>Florida<ENT>, Kevin Brown scattered seven hits over eight innings and Kurt Abbott snapped a sixth-inning tie with a two-run double as the Florida Marlins defeated the tired Cincinnati Reds 5-3.
Los Angeles<SEP>Candiotti ( 8-9 ) walked one, allowed five hits and struck out a season-high eight batters for <ENT>Los Angeles<ENT>, which has won 10 of its last 14 games.
San Diego<SEP>Martinez ( 11-7 ), who lasted just 1-1/3 innings in his last start against <ENT>San Diego<ENT> five days ago, pitched eight-plus innings, walking four and striking out 10.
PORTO<SEP>SOCCER - CHAMPIONS <ENT>PORTO<ENT> KICK OFF SEASON WITH A DRAW.
Florence<SEP>The victory, coming on the eve of the founding of the <ENT>Florence<ENT> club in 1926, also marked the first time since the pre-season trophy between the Cup winners and league champions was started in 1988 that the Cup winners had won.
Sweden<SEP> <ENT>Sweden<ENT>'s Stefan Schwarz picked him out with a lob to the edge of the box and Batistuta did the rest, chipping veteran defender Franco Baresi and scoring at the near post.
Netherlands<SEP>The Ajax defender, who led the <ENT>Netherlands<ENT> into the quarter-finals at June's European championship finals in England, had decided to devote his attention to playing for his Amsterdam club, Endt said.
Amsterdam<SEP>The Ajax defender, who led the Netherlands into the quarter-finals at June's European championship finals in England, had decided to devote his attention to playing for his <ENT>Amsterdam<ENT> club, Endt said.
Netherlands<SEP>Blind, who played in the 1990 World Cup and the 1992 European championship, was capped 42 times for the <ENT>Netherlands<ENT>.
INDIA<SEP>CRICKET - <ENT>INDIA<ENT> BANS SIDHU FOR 50 DAYS.
England<SEP>Sidhu abandoned the Indian team after the third one-day international against <ENT>England<ENT> at Old Trafford in Manchester on May 26, before India began a three-test series, citing serious differences with captain Mohammed Azharuddin.
India<SEP>Sidhu abandoned the Indian team after the third one-day international against England at Old Trafford in Manchester on May 26, before <ENT>India<ENT> began a three-test series, citing serious differences with captain Mohammed Azharuddin.
Pakistan<SEP>Sidhu was not considered for the four-nation Singer Cup beginning in Sri Lanka this month and the Sahara Cup against <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> scheduled to be played in Canada next month.
Australia<SEP>He will not be considered for a test match against <ENT>Australia<ENT> starting on October 10 in New Delhi, the United News of India said.
South Africa<SEP>PRETORIA, Aug 25 - Captain Sean Fitzpatrick and his All Blacks revisited the test venue today to relive some of the magic moments of yesterday's momentous rugby victory over <ENT>South Africa<ENT>, NZPA reported.
New Zealand<SEP>Most of the test 15 who beat the Springboks 33-26 to secure <ENT>New Zealand<ENT>'s first-ever rugby series in South Africa stood in the middle of the empty 50,000-seat Loftus Versfeld.
New Zealand<SEP>Magnificent,'' said Fitzpatrick, <ENT>New Zealand<ENT>'s most capped player and the world's most capped forward.
England<SEP>Zinzan Brooke, the only No 8 in test rugby to have scored a dropped goal when he kicked a three-pointer against <ENT>England<ENT> during last year's World Cup, added a second to his name yesterday.
South Africa<SEP> <ENT>South Africa<ENT> yet to hear from apartheid enforcers.
South Africa<SEP> <ENT>South Africa<ENT>'s truth commission begins issuing subpoenas this week in a bid to dig beneath the political rationales and find the sinister figures who have the blood of the country's race war on their hands.
Bosnia<SEP> <ENT>Bosnia<ENT>'s Moslem-led central government and many displaced Moslems are angered by a key provision of the Western-organised September 14 elections allowing people to vote in post-war " new places of residence. "
Bosnia<SEP>Critics say that what was billed as an electoral process to reintegrate <ENT>Bosnia<ENT> as a single, multi-ethnic state is shaping up as a referendum on partition, de facto or de jure.
Bosnia<SEP>How can we then expect the reintegration of <ENT>Bosnia<ENT> ?
Chechnya<SEP>President Boris Yeltsin signed a decree on fighting crime in July and handed wide-ranging powers to security chief Alexander Lebed, currently engaged in making peace in breakaway <ENT>Chechnya<ENT>.
Tauranaga<SEP>Port of <ENT>Tauranaga<ENT> year profit climbs.
Bangkok<SEP> <ENT>Bangkok<ENT> has complained to Rangoon about the raids but Burmese military authorities say they have no contol over the faction.
Rangoon<SEP>Bangkok has complained to <ENT>Rangoon<ENT> about the raids but Burmese military authorities say they have no contol over the faction.
Egypt<SEP> <ENT>Egypt<ENT> hopes jars will reveal secrets of mummies.
Saudi Arabia<SEP> <ENT>Saudi Arabia<ENT> executes Pakistani man.
Saudi Arabia<SEP> <ENT>Saudi Arabia<ENT> executed on Sunday a Pakistani man accused of belonging to an armed gang of robbers, Saudi television reported.
Saudi Arabia<SEP> <ENT>Saudi Arabia<ENT> beheads convicted drug smugglers, rapists, murderers and other criminals.
Jordan<SEP>- <ENT>Jordan<ENT> releases 32 from southern town of Karak.
Jordan<SEP>- <ENT>Jordan<ENT> expresses anger at conduct of some Iraqi diplomats in Amman which are incompatible with diplomatic traditions.
Israel<SEP>- Palestinian President Arafat opens civilian struggle against <ENT>Israel<ENT>, calls on Palestinians to build in self-rule areas.
Israel<SEP>- <ENT>Israel<ENT> bans plane donated by the Netherlands to Arafat to land at Gaza airport.
Netherlands<SEP>- Israel bans plane donated by the <ENT>Netherlands<ENT> to Arafat to land at Gaza airport.
Morocco<SEP>- Former prime minister Peres to <ENT>Morocco<ENT> today.
Israel<SEP>But Weizman, a former defence minister and an architect of <ENT>Israel<ENT>'s peace treaty with Egypt, has spoken out frequently on the peace process with the Palestinians -- at times urging the former Labour government to slow it down.
Egypt<SEP>But Weizman, a former defence minister and an architect of Israel's peace treaty with <ENT>Egypt<ENT>, has spoken out frequently on the peace process with the Palestinians -- at times urging the former Labour government to slow it down.
America<SEP>Corporate <ENT>America<ENT> taking new view on compensation.
America<SEP>Corporate <ENT>America<ENT> is planning major changes in employee compensation in the next few years, according to a recent study.
Ukraine<SEP>FEATURE - Fertile <ENT>Ukraine<ENT> faces drought of cash and rain.
Ukraine<SEP>But recently <ENT>Ukraine<ENT> has been losing its reputation as a breadbasket of Europe, earned in the years before brutal forced collectivisation under Soviet dictator Josef Stalin.
Kremlin<SEP>The decline is all the worse for people who recall wasteful Soviet times, when the <ENT>Kremlin<ENT> imported grain but priced bread so cheaply that people bought it to feed their pigs.
PAKISTAN<SEP>CRICKET - <ENT>PAKISTAN<ENT>'s WASIM AKRAM JOINS 300 CLUB.
England<SEP>Ian Rush, the Welsh striker signed from Liverpool in the close season, set up the goal, feeding Sharpe as he galloped forward and the former <ENT>England<ENT> winger cut inside onto his unfavoured right foot to arc a shot into the right-hand corner of the net.
England<SEP> <ENT>England<ENT> were dismissed for 242 in their second innings on the fifth day of the third and final test at The Oval on Monday leaving Pakistan requiring 48 runs to win.
Pakistan<SEP>England were dismissed for 242 in their second innings on the fifth day of the third and final test at The Oval on Monday leaving <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> requiring 48 runs to win.
Pakistan<SEP> <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> lead the series 1-0.
COSTA RICA<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>COSTA RICA<ENT> AND CHILE DRAW 1-1 IN FRIENDLY.
CHILE<SEP>SOCCER - COSTA RICA AND <ENT>CHILE<ENT> DRAW 1-1 IN FRIENDLY.
SEYCHELLES<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>SEYCHELLES<ENT> FAIL IN BID FOR HISTORIC VICTORY.
Mauritius<SEP>Trailing fellow Indian Ocean islanders <ENT>Mauritius<ENT> 1-0 from the first leg, they were held to a 1-1 draw at home on Saturday despite playing against 10 men for most of the match.
Mauritius<SEP>The 2-1 aggregate took <ENT>Mauritius<ENT> into the group phase of the qualifiers for the 1998 finals, and kept up the Seychelles' record of never having won an official match in their 10 years of FIFA membership.
Seychelles<SEP>The 2-1 aggregate took Mauritius into the group phase of the qualifiers for the 1998 finals, and kept up the <ENT>Seychelles<ENT>' record of never having won an official match in their 10 years of FIFA membership.
Seychelles<SEP>The <ENT>Seychelles<ENT> must have thought they were on course for a historic breakthrough when Mauritian midfielder Andre Caboche was sent off for a crude tackle in the 19th minute.
Mauritius<SEP> <ENT>Mauritius<ENT> now play in group seven of the qualifiers against Malawi, Mozambique and favourites Zambia.
Malawi<SEP>Mauritius now play in group seven of the qualifiers against <ENT>Malawi<ENT>, Mozambique and favourites Zambia.
Mozambique<SEP>Mauritius now play in group seven of the qualifiers against Malawi, <ENT>Mozambique<ENT> and favourites Zambia.
Zambia<SEP>Mauritius now play in group seven of the qualifiers against Malawi, Mozambique and favourites <ENT>Zambia<ENT>.
Namibia<SEP> <ENT>Namibia<ENT>, who drew 0-0 with Botswana in their first leg, won the second leg in Windhoek 6-0 to stretch their unbeaten run to eight matches and continue their remarkable progress on the African soccer stage.
Botswana<SEP>Namibia, who drew 0-0 with <ENT>Botswana<ENT> in their first leg, won the second leg in Windhoek 6-0 to stretch their unbeaten run to eight matches and continue their remarkable progress on the African soccer stage.
Cameroon<SEP>They now play in group five with <ENT>Cameroon<ENT>, Gabon and Kenya.
Gabon<SEP>They now play in group five with Cameroon, <ENT>Gabon<ENT> and Kenya.
Kenya<SEP>They now play in group five with Cameroon, Gabon and <ENT>Kenya<ENT>.
Congo<SEP>German-based striker Bachirou Salou returned home to Togo to score the decisive only goal of their tie against <ENT>Congo<ENT>.
Liberia<SEP>Salou, who plays for MSV Duisburg in the Bundesliga, scored in the 53rd minute of Sunday's match in Lome for a 1-0 aggregate win which takes his side into group six, where they will meet <ENT>Liberia<ENT>, Tanzania and Zaire.
Tanzania<SEP>Salou, who plays for MSV Duisburg in the Bundesliga, scored in the 53rd minute of Sunday's match in Lome for a 1-0 aggregate win which takes his side into group six, where they will meet Liberia, <ENT>Tanzania<ENT> and Zaire.
Zaire<SEP>Salou, who plays for MSV Duisburg in the Bundesliga, scored in the 53rd minute of Sunday's match in Lome for a 1-0 aggregate win which takes his side into group six, where they will meet Liberia, Tanzania and <ENT>Zaire<ENT>.
Ethiopia<SEP> <ENT>Ethiopia<ENT> needed a penalty shoot-out in Addis Ababa to overcome Uganda after a 2-2 aggregate scoreline.
Uganda<SEP>Ethiopia needed a penalty shoot-out in Addis Ababa to overcome <ENT>Uganda<ENT> after a 2-2 aggregate scoreline.
Ethiopia<SEP>Both legs ended 1-1 before <ENT>Ethiopia<ENT> won the spot kick decider 4-2.
Uganda<SEP> <ENT>Uganda<ENT>'s elimination follows their humiliating 5-1 aggregate defeat by Angola in June's World Cup qualifying preliminaries.
Angola<SEP>Uganda's elimination follows their humiliating 5-1 aggregate defeat by <ENT>Angola<ENT> in June's World Cup qualifying preliminaries.
Mauritania<SEP>The other preliminary round second leg match, between <ENT>Mauritania<ENT> and Benin in Nouakchott, was postponed until Friday.
Benin<SEP>The other preliminary round second leg match, between Mauritania and <ENT>Benin<ENT> in Nouakchott, was postponed until Friday.
Nouakchott<SEP>The other preliminary round second leg match, between Mauritania and Benin in <ENT>Nouakchott<ENT>, was postponed until Friday.
Benin<SEP> <ENT>Benin<ENT> won the first leg 4-1.
Sao Paulo<SEP><ENT>Sao Paulo<ENT> midfielder Andre and Santos defender Narciso were both substituted during their teams' game, taken to Sao Paulo airport and flown to Rio de Janeiro in a private jet chartered by the Brazilian Football Confederation ( CBF ).
Brazil<SEP>At Rio, they joined up with the national team squad for the journey to Moscow, where <ENT>Brazil<ENT> will face Russia in a friendly international on Wednesday.
Russia<SEP>At Rio, they joined up with the national team squad for the journey to Moscow, where Brazil will face <ENT>Russia<ENT> in a friendly international on Wednesday.
U.S.<SEP>In a break from tradition, the Open did not seed in strict accordance with ATP rankings, instead taking into account other factors that raised objections of favourtism toward <ENT>U.S.<ENT> players.
BRAZIL<SEP>SOCCER - JONK RETURNS TO DUTCH SQUAD FOR <ENT>BRAZIL<ENT> FRIENDLY.
Brazil<SEP>Dutch coach Guus Hiddink on Monday recalled midfielder Wim Jonk after a 14-month absence for a friendly against World Cup holders <ENT>Brazil<ENT> in Amsterdam on Sunday.
Netherlands<SEP>The 35-year-old Blind, who won 42 caps for the <ENT>Netherlands<ENT>, said he wanted to concentrate on playing for his Dutch club Ajax Amsterdam.
AUSTRALIA<SEP>CRICKET - <ENT>AUSTRALIA<ENT> BEAT ZIMBABWE BY 125 RUNS IN ONE-DAY MATCH.
ZIMBABWE<SEP>CRICKET - AUSTRALIA BEAT <ENT>ZIMBABWE<ENT> BY 125 RUNS IN ONE-DAY MATCH.
Australia<SEP> <ENT>Australia<ENT> beat Zimbabwe by 125 runs in the first match of the Singer World Series one-day ( 50 overs ) cricket tournament on Monday.
Zimbabwe<SEP>Australia beat <ENT>Zimbabwe<ENT> by 125 runs in the first match of the Singer World Series one-day ( 50 overs ) cricket tournament on Monday.
Australia<SEP>Scores : <ENT>Australia<ENT> 263-7 in 50 overs, Zimbabwe 138 all out in 41 overs.
Zimbabwe<SEP>Scores : Australia 263-7 in 50 overs, <ENT>Zimbabwe<ENT> 138 all out in 41 overs.
Australia<SEP> <ENT>Australia<ENT> scored 263-7 in their 50 overs against Zimbabwe in the first day-night limited overs match of the Singer World Series tournament on Monday.
Zimbabwe<SEP>Australia scored 263-7 in their 50 overs against <ENT>Zimbabwe<ENT> in the first day-night limited overs match of the Singer World Series tournament on Monday.
AUSTRALIA<SEP>CRICKET - <ENT>AUSTRALIA<ENT> WIN TOSS, OPT TO BAT AGAINST ZIMBABWE.
ZIMBABWE<SEP>CRICKET - AUSTRALIA WIN TOSS, OPT TO BAT AGAINST <ENT>ZIMBABWE<ENT> .
Australia<SEP> <ENT>Australia<ENT> won the toss and decided to bat against Zimbabwe in the first day-night limited overs match of the Singer World Series tournament on Monday.
Zimbabwe<SEP>Australia won the toss and decided to bat against <ENT>Zimbabwe<ENT> in the first day-night limited overs match of the Singer World Series tournament on Monday.
Australia<SEP> <ENT>Australia<ENT> - Mark Waugh, Michael Slater, Ricky Ponting, Steve Waugh, Stuart Law, Michael Bevan, Ian Healy ( captain ), Brad Hogg, Paul Reiffel, Damein Fleming, Glenn McGrath.
Zimbabwe<SEP> <ENT>Zimbabwe<ENT> - Alistair Campbell ( captain ), Andy Flower, Grant Flower, Guy Whittall, Craig Evans, Eddo Brandes, Heath Streak, Paul Strang, Craig Wishart, Ali Shah, Mark Dekker.
Kremlin<SEP>It could be a sobering experience for the <ENT>Kremlin<ENT> security chief who, just two months after being appointed by the president and two heady weeks after taking charge of the Chechen crisis, had promised to wrap up the 20-month war by the weekend.
Moscow<SEP>Despite a mood of compromise in the region after some of the worst fighting of the war, Lebed may be just finding out that concluding a long-term settlement, somewhere between rebel demands for independence and <ENT>Moscow<ENT>'s insistence that Chechnya remain part of Russia, will be no easy matter.
Moscow<SEP> <ENT>Moscow<ENT>'s as yet undisclosed proposals on Chechnya's political future have, meanwhile, been sent back to do the rounds of various government departments.
Chechnya<SEP>Moscow's as yet undisclosed proposals on <ENT>Chechnya<ENT>'s political future have, meanwhile, been sent back to do the rounds of various government departments.
Kremlin<SEP>Maskhadov may also have made new demands on Lebed, forcing him to check back with the <ENT>Kremlin<ENT> on what he could offer.
Chechnya<SEP>Chernomyrdin said voters should decide <ENT>Chechnya<ENT>'s future but stressed there was no question of the government letting the region quit the Russian Federation -- something Moscow fears could encourage separatist tendencies in other ethnic regions, particularly in the strategic North Caucasus.
Russian Federation<SEP>Chernomyrdin said voters should decide Chechnya's future but stressed there was no question of the government letting the region quit the <ENT>Russian Federation<ENT> -- something Moscow fears could encourage separatist tendencies in other ethnic regions, particularly in the strategic North Caucasus.
Moscow<SEP>Chernomyrdin said voters should decide Chechnya's future but stressed there was no question of the government letting the region quit the Russian Federation -- something <ENT>Moscow<ENT> fears could encourage separatist tendencies in other ethnic regions, particularly in the strategic North Caucasus.
Moscow<SEP>" ( Yeltsin ) controls internal and international policies, daily receives a big packet of documents from <ENT>Moscow<ENT>, which demand his intervention...
Serbia<SEP>The former Yugoslav national army consumed 90 percent of Zastava's pre-war output, but like the rest of Yugoslavia's economy, the new army of <ENT>Serbia<ENT> and Montenegro is crippled by lack of funds.
Montenegro<SEP>The former Yugoslav national army consumed 90 percent of Zastava's pre-war output, but like the rest of Yugoslavia's economy, the new army of Serbia and <ENT>Montenegro<ENT> is crippled by lack of funds.
Mexico<SEP>Bancomext official says <ENT>Mexico<ENT> peso level suitable.
United States<SEP>The <ENT>United States<ENT> has 5,000 U.S. air force and other military personnel in Saudi Arabia.
U.S.<SEP>" The PUK leadership who pledged to end fighting and cooperate with the latest <ENT>U.S.<ENT> initiative started a major military offensive against KDP positions, " the KDP said in a statement.
Egypt<SEP> <ENT>Egypt<ENT> to press Britain over Islamist conference.
Britain<SEP>Egypt to press <ENT>Britain<ENT> over Islamist conference.
Egypt<SEP> <ENT>Egypt<ENT> will tell Britain it is concerned about a meeting of Islamists to be held in London soon, Foreign Minister Amr Moussa said on Monday.
Britain<SEP>Egypt will tell <ENT>Britain<ENT> it is concerned about a meeting of Islamists to be held in London soon, Foreign Minister Amr Moussa said on Monday.
Britain<SEP>We, and many other countries, don't understand this ( <ENT>Britain<ENT>'s ) position, " Moussa told reporters.
Egypt<SEP>" <ENT>Egypt<ENT> will contact the British government to find out the truth of the matter and to discuss the possible consequences of such an unfortunate step, " he added.
Britain<SEP>Egyptian government newspapers have criticised <ENT>Britain<ENT> for allowing Islamists, whom they brand as " terrorists ", to hold their conference, saying the meeting will be a chance for dangerous Moslem militants to plot against their countries of origin.
Cairo<SEP> <ENT>Cairo<ENT> says several Egyptian militants on the run from death sentences or convictions for violent attacks at home have taken shelter in Britain.
Wisconsin<SEP>What would <ENT>Wisconsin<ENT> face if the same extremist coalition, the Gingrich / Dole Congress, also controlled the executive branch ? "
White House<SEP>He painted a scene of horrors he saw if Republicans controlled the <ENT>White House<ENT> and the Congress they hold now. "
America<SEP>His new style mixed an assault on Republicans with what he sees as " productive opportunity, a vision for the future that lifts up working families, that builds Wisconsin stronger, that builds <ENT>America<ENT> stronger.
U.S.<SEP>He advocated tough action against foreign countries to cut <ENT>U.S.<ENT> trade deficits but sometimes been out of step with the party's liberal wing.
White House<SEP>Daschle was a key player in President Bill Clinton's failed attempt at sweeping healthcare changes but when he became minority leader he declared he would be no water-carrier for the <ENT>White House<ENT>.
White House<SEP>Asked if Chelsea would have a prominent role in the campaign, <ENT>White House<ENT> spokesman Mike McCurry said : " She'll do what she did today when she can.
Wall Street<SEP>The Dutch market had been on the defensive all day but a softer start to <ENT>Wall Street<ENT> did little to boost sentiment in late trade, dealers said.
Iraq<SEP>U.N. oficials have said Ekeus would hold talks with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Tareq Aziz and other officials as part of an agreement <ENT>Iraq<ENT> reached with the United Nations in June to hold higher level political talks with Ekeus.
Iraq<SEP>The Security Council on Friday asked <ENT>Iraq<ENT> to stop blocking arms inspectors search for concealed weapons or materials they believe were being shuttled around to avoid detection.
Iraq<SEP>Disarming <ENT>Iraq<ENT> of weapons of mass destruction under 1991 Gulf War ceasefire terms is a prerequisite before the lifting of crippling sanctions imposed on Iraq in 1990 for invading Kuwait.
Iraq<SEP>Disarming <ENT>Iraq<ENT> of weapons of mass destruction under 1991 Gulf War ceasefire terms is a prerequisite before the lifting of crippling sanctions imposed on Iraq in 1990 for invading Kuwait.
Israel<SEP>- A cabinet minister : " Lebanon First " aims at splitting the Syrian-Lebanese peace tracks with <ENT>Israel<ENT>.
Sri Lanka<SEP>Thousands of Tamils demonstrated outside the United Nations' European headquarters in Geneva on Monday to appeal for U.N. recognition of their fight for independence from <ENT>Sri Lanka<ENT>.
London<SEP>FOCUS - Eurobourses end mixed but <ENT>London<ENT> recovers.
London<SEP>European bourses closed mixed on Tuesday with <ENT>London<ENT> clawing back most of the day's losses despite an unsteady start on wall Street, hit by inflation worries.
Tokyo<SEP>The dollar weakened during the day with many dealers sidelined because of uncertainty over <ENT>Tokyo<ENT>'s monetary direction ahead of the important Japanese Tankan economic survey out on Wednesday.
Wall Street<SEP>Shortly after the report appeared showing the confidence index rising to 109.4 in August from a revised 107.0 in July, <ENT>Wall Street<ENT> relinquished virtually all its morning gains.
Frankfurt<SEP> <ENT>Frankfurt<ENT> was the one bright spot in Europe.
Frankfurt<SEP>The 30-share DAX index in <ENT>Frankfurt<ENT> closed up 6.48 at 2,558.84.
POLAND<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>POLAND<ENT> TIES CYPRUS 2-2 IN FRIENDLY MATCH.
CYPRUS<SEP>SOCCER - POLAND TIES <ENT>CYPRUS<ENT> 2-2 IN FRIENDLY MATCH.
Poland<SEP> <ENT>Poland<ENT> and Cyprus drew
Cyprus<SEP>Poland and <ENT>Cyprus<ENT> drew
Scotland<SEP>Jimmy Thomson became <ENT>Scotland<ENT>'s first managerial casualty of the season on Tuesday when he quit Raith Rovers, bottom of the premier division.
GRIQUALAND WEST<SEP>RUGBY UNION - <ENT>GRIQUALAND WEST<ENT> AND NEW ZEALAND DRAW IN TOUR MATCH.
NEW ZEALAND<SEP>RUGBY UNION - GRIQUALAND WEST AND <ENT>NEW ZEALAND<ENT> DRAW IN TOUR MATCH.
New Zealand<SEP>and <ENT>New Zealand<ENT> drew 18-18 ( halftime 6-10 ) in their rugby union
Griqualand West<SEP> <ENT>Griqualand West<ENT> - Tries : Andre Cloete, Leon van der Wath.
New Zealand<SEP> <ENT>New Zealand<ENT> - Tries : Scott McLeod, Glen Osborne.
England<SEP>Former <ENT>England<ENT> midfielder Alan Ball resigned as manager of first division side Manchester City on Monday night, the club said.
ENGLAND<SEP>CRICKET - <ENT>ENGLAND<ENT> AND PAKISTAN TEST AVERAGES.
PAKISTAN<SEP>CRICKET - ENGLAND AND <ENT>PAKISTAN<ENT> TEST AVERAGES.
England<SEP> <ENT>England<ENT> and Pakistan Test averages
Pakistan<SEP>England and <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> Test averages
ESSEX<SEP>CRICKET - GOOCH TO PLAY ANOTHER SEASON FOR <ENT>ESSEX<ENT> .
England<SEP>Graham Gooch, the 43-year-old former <ENT>England<ENT> captain, is to continue playing county cricket for at least another season, his club Essex announced on Tuesday.
England<SEP>Gooch, who retired from test cricket after the 1994-95 tour of Australia but is now an <ENT>England<ENT> selector, is seventh in this season's first-class averages with 1,429 runs at 64.95, having hit five centuries and one double century.
ROMANIA<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>ROMANIA<ENT> CLUB BOSS BANNED FOR HEADBUTT.
Romania<SEP> <ENT>Romania<ENT>'s soccer bosses also fined Cozma, a well-known miners' union leader, 10 million lei ( $ 3000 ) for the half-time attack on Dinamo Bucharest's Danut Lupu last Sunday.
Romania<SEP>Lupu is one of the tallest players in <ENT>Romania<ENT>'s first division, towering over Cozma by some 17 cms,
WASHINGTON<SEP>TENNIS - CHANG, <ENT>WASHINGTON<ENT> ADVANCE, TWO WOMEN's SEEDS FALL.
Toronto<SEP> <ENT>Toronto<ENT> returned home from a 10-game road trip and won for the eighth time in nine games as Guzman ( 11-8 ) allowed nine hits and struck out eight without a walk.
Washington<SEP>" Towards the end of my match my stomach felt like week-old sushi, " said <ENT>Washington<ENT>. "
Finland<SEP> <ENT>Finland<ENT> beat the Czech Republic
Italy<SEP>Cyprien, who won his one French cap against <ENT>Italy<ENT> in February 1994, cannot play in Switzerland or elsewhere until May next year.
Ireland<SEP> <ENT>Ireland<ENT>'s most experienced player, defender Paul McGrath, was left out of the national squad for the first time in 11 years on Tuesday when new manager Mick McCarthy named his side to face Liechtenstein in a World Cup qualifier.
Liechtenstein<SEP>Ireland's most experienced player, defender Paul McGrath, was left out of the national squad for the first time in 11 years on Tuesday when new manager Mick McCarthy named his side to face <ENT>Liechtenstein<ENT> in a World Cup qualifier.
Czech Republic<SEP>The 36-year-old Aston Villa player won the last of his Irish record of 82 international caps against the <ENT>Czech Republic<ENT> in Prague in April.
Arabised north<SEP>The SPLA has fought Khartoum's government forces in the south since 1983 for greater autonomy or independence of the mainly Christian and animist region from the Moslem, <ENT>Arabised north<ENT>.
Kremlin<SEP>Russian news agencies also quoted the <ENT>Kremlin<ENT> spokesman as saying that Lebed's representatives had not sought a meeting, hinting at an attempt by the president to put his popular and outspoken protege in his place with a lesson on protocol.
Kremlin<SEP>Itar-Tass news agency quoted the <ENT>Kremlin<ENT> press service as saying Yeltsin, who left for a state holiday home near Moscow on Monday, would hold no working meetings on Tuesday.
Kremlin<SEP>But Lebed himself, the <ENT>Kremlin<ENT> security chief, is still waiting back in Moscow to meet Yeltsin over his plans for a lasting political settlement in Chechnya.
Kremlin<SEP>Some analysts say the <ENT>Kremlin<ENT> leader, whose order sending troops and tanks into Chechnya in 1994 started Russia's ill-fated military campaign, could merely be reluctant to put his name to a peace process which might fall apart.
Russia<SEP>Some analysts say the Kremlin leader, whose order sending troops and tanks into Chechnya in 1994 started <ENT>Russia<ENT>'s ill-fated military campaign, could merely be reluctant to put his name to a peace process which might fall apart.
Moscow<SEP>His proposals have not been spelled out but are expected to involve a compromise between the separatists' demand for independence and <ENT>Moscow<ENT>'s insistence that Chechnya remain part of the Russian Federation.
Chechnya<SEP>His proposals have not been spelled out but are expected to involve a compromise between the separatists' demand for independence and Moscow's insistence that <ENT>Chechnya<ENT> remain part of the Russian Federation.
Russian Federation<SEP>His proposals have not been spelled out but are expected to involve a compromise between the separatists' demand for independence and Moscow's insistence that Chechnya remain part of the <ENT>Russian Federation<ENT>.
Slovenia<SEP> <ENT>Slovenia<ENT> and Poland target EU, NATO membership.
Poland<SEP>Slovenia and <ENT>Poland<ENT> target EU, NATO membership.
Slovenia<SEP> <ENT>Slovenia<ENT> and Poland pledged to intensify cooperation on Tuesday and reinforced their determination to join the European Union and NATO at the earliest possible date.
Poland<SEP>Slovenia and <ENT>Poland<ENT> pledged to intensify cooperation on Tuesday and reinforced their determination to join the European Union and NATO at the earliest possible date.
West<SEP>They said in a statement they agreed to have regular telephone contact to discuss progress in strengthening ties with the <ENT>West<ENT>.
Poland<SEP> <ENT>Poland<ENT> and Slovenia are hoping to be among the first group of former eastern bloc countries to join the European Union and NATO.
Slovenia<SEP>Poland and <ENT>Slovenia<ENT> are hoping to be among the first group of former eastern bloc countries to join the European Union and NATO.
Slovenia<SEP> <ENT>Slovenia<ENT>'s trade with Poland rose to $ 142.3 million in 1995 from $ 118.8 million in 1994.
Poland<SEP>Slovenia's trade with <ENT>Poland<ENT> rose to $ 142.3 million in 1995 from $ 118.8 million in 1994.
Hungary<SEP>Nationalists want Iliescu ousted for <ENT>Hungary<ENT> pact.
Hungary<SEP>Junior Nationalist members of Romania's ruling coalition called on Tuesday for the impeachment of President Ion Iliescu for backing a friendship treaty with neighbouring <ENT>Hungary<ENT>.
Estonia<SEP>Neither Meri, who oversaw <ENT>Estonia<ENT>'s first steps into statehood after the collapse of the Soviet Union, nor his arch-rival, former communist Arnold Ruutel, have secured the 68 votes necessary from the 101-member parliament.
Soviet Union<SEP>Neither Meri, who oversaw Estonia's first steps into statehood after the collapse of the <ENT>Soviet Union<ENT>, nor his arch-rival, former communist Arnold Ruutel, have secured the 68 votes necessary from the 101-member parliament.
Estonia<SEP>Meri garnered 49 votes and Meri 34 in Tuesday's ballot for the five-year presidency of <ENT>Estonia<ENT>.
Estonia<SEP> <ENT>Estonia<ENT> assembly fails to elect state president.
Albania<SEP> <ENT>Albania<ENT> charges Briton with child sex abuse.
Tirana<SEP>Albanian authorities have arrested and charged a British man for sexually abusing two young boys, a <ENT>Tirana<ENT> prosecutor said on Tuesday.
Estonia<SEP> <ENT>Estonia<ENT> assembly again fails to elect president.
Belgium<SEP>Slovak police are also cooperating with <ENT>Belgium<ENT> in the search for An Marchal and Eefje Lambrecks, who went missing last August.
Moscow<SEP>Lebed, who met Russian Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin on Monday to discuss the progress he made on a political settlement for the breakaway region, has been seeking a meeting with President Boris Yeltsin, who started a holiday near <ENT>Moscow<ENT> on Monday.
The Netherlands<SEP> <ENT>The Netherlands<ENT> government has ruled out paying ransom money for a Dutch couple kidnapped from their farm, while Costa Rican authorities said on Tuesday they had no leads in the case.
Netherlands<SEP>Anton Schutte, an official with the embassy for Belgium, the <ENT>Netherlands<ENT> and Luxembourg, said the Dutch government had ruled out paying any money in ransom. "
Luxembourg<SEP>Anton Schutte, an official with the embassy for Belgium, the Netherlands and <ENT>Luxembourg<ENT>, said the Dutch government had ruled out paying any money in ransom. "
Brazil<SEP> <ENT>Brazil<ENT> likely to turn Banespa federal bank - paper.
Brazil<SEP> <ENT>Brazil<ENT> is likely to turn Sao Paulo state bank Banespa into a federal bank in a prior step to privatization, according to unnamed government sources, O Globo daily said.
Sao Paulo<SEP>Although the plan was designed under terms proposed by <ENT>Sao Paulo<ENT> state governor Mario Covas, he has showed no interest in taking part in the plan because Sao Paulo's debt with Banespa has increased sharply, O Globo said.
Sao Paulo<SEP>Although the plan was designed under terms proposed by <ENT>Sao Paulo<ENT> state governor Mario Covas, he has showed no interest in taking part in the plan because Sao Paulo's debt with Banespa has increased sharply, O Globo said.
Argentina<SEP>Alejandro Lanusse, the former dictator who ruled <ENT>Argentina<ENT> for two years, died at age 78 on Monday.
Argentina<SEP>But unlike his two predecessors, Juan Carlos Ongania and Marcelo Levingston, who ruled <ENT>Argentina<ENT> with an iron hand, Lanusse steered the country toward democracy.
S. Korea<SEP> <ENT>S. Korea<ENT> asked to stop China-bound missionaries.
Beijing<SEP> <ENT>Beijing<ENT> has called on Seoul to stop South Korean missionaries from travelling to China, a South Korean embassy spokesman said on Tuesday.
Seoul<SEP>Beijing has called on <ENT>Seoul<ENT> to stop South Korean missionaries from travelling to China, a South Korean embassy spokesman said on Tuesday.
China<SEP>It is not known why <ENT>China<ENT> raised the issue.
China<SEP>Atheist <ENT>China<ENT> officially bans missionary activities but often turns a blind eye to religious activities of people nominally employed as foreign language teachers, particularly in remote areas that are unable to attract other candidates.
Hong Kong<SEP> <ENT>Hong Kong<ENT> nabs blind 10-year-old illegal immigrant.
Turkey<SEP>Bosnian Prime Minister Hasan Muratovic arrived in Ankara on Tuesday for an official visit where he is due to discuss <ENT>Turkey<ENT>'s aid to the former Yugoslav republic.
Iraq<SEP>A new U.N. relief coordinator has arrived in Baghdad to take up the task of organising humanitarian goods distribution and to face <ENT>Iraq<ENT>'s continuing opposition over the number of international monitors to be involved.
Iraq<SEP>One diplomat said <ENT>Iraq<ENT> and U.N. were still in disagreement on how many international observers would be required to ascertain the equitable distribution of humanitarian supplies that will be procured under Baghdad's oil deal with U.N.
Baghdad<SEP> <ENT>Baghdad<ENT> says it can only accept a few dozens, " said the diplomat.
Baghdad<SEP> <ENT>Baghdad<ENT> holds that the Iraq-U.N. memorandum of understanding on partial oil sales signed last June does not specify how many foreign observers should be stationed in Iraq.
Iraq<SEP> <ENT>Iraq<ENT>'s partial oil sales pact with U.N., allowing crude exports worth $ 2 billion every six months, gives U.N. the right to supervise the purchase and distribution of food supplies in the country.
Iraq<SEP>The deal is a humanitarian exception to the U.N. sanctions imposed on <ENT>Iraq<ENT> for invading Kuwait in 1990 which include a ban on its oil exports.
Iraq<SEP>Fulcheri declined comment on the differences between the U.N. and <ENT>Iraq<ENT>, saying only : " There are several different things which still need to be done. "
U.S.<SEP> <ENT>U.S.<ENT> lauds Russian-Chechen deal.
United States<SEP>The <ENT>United States<ENT> on Tuesday welcomed a deal aimed at resuming a troop withdrawal from the embattled Chechen capital, Grozny.
San Diego<SEP>Other polls also showed a strong Dole bounce after <ENT>San Diego<ENT> but Clinton then rebuilding his lead.
France<SEP>Prime Minister Alain Juppe on Tuesday hailed handicapped athletes who took part in Atlanta's Paralympic Games as an example for gloom-stricken <ENT>France<ENT>.
Wall Street<SEP>French shares ended fractionally weaker as unease about union unrest slated for the autumn and a weaker franc got the better of a slight rise on <ENT>Wall Street<ENT>.
France<SEP>The Socialist CFDT union warned of " tension and conflict " when <ENT>France<ENT> returns to work after the summer break and called for a drive to create up to 500,000 jobs in nine months.
Eurotunnel<SEP>Index heavyweights Elf and Rhone Poulenc both ended slightly weaker while active <ENT>Eurotunnel<ENT> was unchanged on nearly a million shares traded.
U.S.<SEP>However, a spokesman for Prime Minister Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, a long-time rival of Masood, expressed concern at signs of renewed <ENT>U.S.<ENT> interest in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan<SEP>However, a spokesman for Prime Minister Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, a long-time rival of Masood, expressed concern at signs of renewed U.S. interest in <ENT>Afghanistan<ENT>.
America<SEP>" <ENT>America<ENT> wants to block the establishment of a strong Islamic government in Afghanistan and the U.S. intends to neutralise the Afghan peace process initiated by the Afghans themselves, " said the spokesman, Hamid Ibrahimi.
U.S.<SEP>" America wants to block the establishment of a strong Islamic government in Afghanistan and the <ENT>U.S.<ENT> intends to neutralise the Afghan peace process initiated by the Afghans themselves, " said the spokesman, Hamid Ibrahimi.
America<SEP>" A great game has been started in Afghanistan as <ENT>America<ENT> feels that Tehran and Moscow have got stronger in the Afghan picture -- something Washington wants to change, " he said.
Tehran<SEP>" A great game has been started in Afghanistan as America feels that <ENT>Tehran<ENT> and Moscow have got stronger in the Afghan picture -- something Washington wants to change, " he said.
Moscow<SEP>" A great game has been started in Afghanistan as America feels that Tehran and <ENT>Moscow<ENT> have got stronger in the Afghan picture -- something Washington wants to change, " he said.
Washington<SEP>" A great game has been started in Afghanistan as America feels that Tehran and Moscow have got stronger in the Afghan picture -- something <ENT>Washington<ENT> wants to change, " he said.
Pakistan<SEP> <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> state bank sells 1.38 bln rupees of bonds.
Pakistan<SEP>The State ( central ) Bank of <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> auctioned three-, five- and 10-year federal investment bonds worth 1.38 billion rupees on Tuesday.
Nepal<SEP> <ENT>Nepal<ENT> offers to talk to Maoist insurgents.
Turkey<SEP>More than 20,000 people have been killed in the 12-year-old conflict between Turkish troops and PKK guerrillas fighting for autonomy or independence from <ENT>Turkey<ENT>.
Egypt<SEP> <ENT>Egypt<ENT> confiscates paper for " mad rulers " article.
U.S.<SEP>He told Reuters the reason was his own front-page editorial, entitled " A Chronic Mental Illness " in which he attacks compliant Arab leaders for serving <ENT>U.S.<ENT> and Israeli interests.
South Korea<SEP> <ENT>South Korea<ENT> has told its overseas missions to step up security since its embassy in the former Yugoslavia received a threat over Seoul's crackdown on radical students, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
Seoul<SEP>South Korea has told its overseas missions to step up security since its embassy in the former Yugoslavia received a threat over <ENT>Seoul<ENT>'s crackdown on radical students, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
North Korea<SEP>Nearly 400 members of an outlawed student group were arrested after violent protests demanding reunification with communist <ENT>North Korea<ENT> were crushed by riot police at a Seoul university this month.
China<SEP> <ENT>China<ENT> on Tuesday reaffirmed its support for a global nuclear test ban treaty blocked by India last week, saying the pact would be an important step in achieving total nuclear disarmament.
India<SEP>China on Tuesday reaffirmed its support for a global nuclear test ban treaty blocked by <ENT>India<ENT> last week, saying the pact would be an important step in achieving total nuclear disarmament.
India<SEP> <ENT>India<ENT> blocked the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty ( CTBT ) at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, saying the pact did not contain a clause committing the five declared nuclear powers to a timetable for nuclear disarmament.
New Delhi<SEP> <ENT>New Delhi<ENT>'s stance, which was seen as effectively thwarting 2-1/2 years of negotiations at the Conference on Disarmament, drew widespread but generally muted foreign criticism.
India<SEP> <ENT>India<ENT> has also pledged to oppose any forwarding of the draft treaty to the United Nations General Assembly.
China<SEP> <ENT>China<ENT> said many countries had compromised to complete the treaty and that the issue of a disarmament schedule could be discussed in future negotiations.
China<SEP> <ENT>China<ENT> has pledged support for the pact since reaching a deal with the United States that made international inspections of nuclear sites more difficult than in earlier drafts of the accord.
United States<SEP>China has pledged support for the pact since reaching a deal with the <ENT>United States<ENT> that made international inspections of nuclear sites more difficult than in earlier drafts of the accord.
China<SEP>The newspaper said <ENT>China<ENT> advocated the complete ban and destruction of nuclear weapons but that there was little hope other nuclear powers would soon adopt the same stance.
China<SEP> <ENT>China<ENT> held on July 29 what it said would be its last nuclear test before a self-imposed moratorium that took effect the following day.
China<SEP> <ENT>China<ENT> was the last declared nuclear power to announce a halt to testing.
Japan<SEP> <ENT>Japan<ENT> declares food poisoning threat receding.
China<SEP> <ENT>China<ENT> thanks Gabon for support on human rights.
Gabon<SEP>China thanks <ENT>Gabon<ENT> for support on human rights.
China<SEP> <ENT>China<ENT> has publicly thanked Gabon for its strong support at the United Nations Human Rights Commission, where Beijing has come under attack from Western nations for its human rights record.
Gabon<SEP>China has publicly thanked <ENT>Gabon<ENT> for its strong support at the United Nations Human Rights Commission, where Beijing has come under attack from Western nations for its human rights record.
Beijing<SEP>China has publicly thanked Gabon for its strong support at the United Nations Human Rights Commission, where <ENT>Beijing<ENT> has come under attack from Western nations for its human rights record.
China<SEP>Jiang also acknowledged the Central African nation's support for <ENT>China<ENT>'s stance on Taiwan, which Beijing views as a renegade province, while Bongo was quoted as thanking China for economic and technological aid, the agency said late on Monday.
Taiwan<SEP>Jiang also acknowledged the Central African nation's support for China's stance on <ENT>Taiwan<ENT>, which Beijing views as a renegade province, while Bongo was quoted as thanking China for economic and technological aid, the agency said late on Monday.
Beijing<SEP>Jiang also acknowledged the Central African nation's support for China's stance on Taiwan, which <ENT>Beijing<ENT> views as a renegade province, while Bongo was quoted as thanking China for economic and technological aid, the agency said late on Monday.
China<SEP>Jiang also acknowledged the Central African nation's support for <ENT>China<ENT>'s stance on Taiwan, which Beijing views as a renegade province, while Bongo was quoted as thanking China for economic and technological aid, the agency said late on Monday.
China<SEP>In April, <ENT>China<ENT> quashed a draft resolution by the U.N. Human Rights Commission expressing concern over continuing reports of Beijing's violations of fundamental freedoms.
Beijing<SEP>In April, China quashed a draft resolution by the U.N. Human Rights Commission expressing concern over continuing reports of <ENT>Beijing<ENT>'s violations of fundamental freedoms.
United States<SEP>After the defeat of the resolution, drafted by the European Union and the <ENT>United States<ENT>, China's Foreign Ministry thanked 26 countries for backing its motion for " no action " on the document.
China<SEP>It was the sixth year in a row that <ENT>China<ENT> avoided censure at the U.N.'s main human rights forum.
China<SEP> <ENT>China<ENT> has been accused of a wide range of human rights abuses, often in violation of its own legal code, in an effort to silence dissent.
Israel<SEP>Palestinian leaders in Jerusalem called on Tuesday for a two-hour strike to protest what they called <ENT>Israel<ENT>'s war on Arab East Jerusalem after police demolished a building there.
Arab East Jerusalem<SEP>Palestinian leaders in Jerusalem called on Tuesday for a two-hour strike to protest what they called Israel's war on <ENT>Arab East Jerusalem<ENT> after police demolished a building there.
Israel<SEP>They said two of the three offices <ENT>Israel<ENT> wanted closed had been shut.
Israel<SEP> <ENT>Israel<ENT> captured Arab East Jerusalem in the 1967 Middle East war and annexed it.
Saskatchewan<SEP>" <ENT>Saskatchewan<ENT> is well positioned to take advantage of growing world markets for pork, " Saskatchewan Wheat Pool chief executive Don Loewen said in a company statement.
England<SEP> <ENT>England<ENT> soccer manager Glen Hoddle confirmed on Wednesday that the Liverpool pair of Steve McManaman and Robbie Fowler would miss England's World Cup qualifying match against Moldova on Sunday.
England<SEP><ENT>England<ENT> soccer manager Glen Hoddle confirmed on Wednesday that the Liverpool pair of Steve McManaman and Robbie Fowler would miss England's World Cup qualifying match against Moldova on Sunday.
Moldova<SEP>England soccer manager Glen Hoddle confirmed on Wednesday that the Liverpool pair of Steve McManaman and Robbie Fowler would miss England's World Cup qualifying match against <ENT>Moldova<ENT> on Sunday.
England<SEP>The two men, both suffering from back injuries, joined the <ENT>England<ENT> squad at training but it was soon clear they had no chance of making the flight to Kishinev on Friday.
Sydney<SEP>" But I'll be 38 by <ENT>Sydney<ENT> and that's not too old.
ENGLAND<SEP>RUGBY UNION - CARLING LEFT OUT OF <ENT>ENGLAND<ENT> TRAINING SQUAD.
England<SEP>Former <ENT>England<ENT> captain Will Carling along with Jeremy Guscott, Rory Underwood and Dean Richards have been left out of England's first training squad of the season.
San Francisco<SEP>It was also Williams' first win in three career decisions against <ENT>San Francisco<ENT>.
NEW ZEALAND<SEP>RUGBY UNION - <ENT>NEW ZEALAND<ENT> RECALL MEHRTENS FOR FINAL TEST.
New Zealand<SEP>The <ENT>New Zealand<ENT> rugby selectors recalled fly-half Andrew Mehrtens on Wednesday when they announced their team for the third and final test in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Kwazulu-Natal<SEP>Bonnet, who has been coaching the <ENT>Kwazulu-Natal<ENT> provincial team, takes over from Englishman Gavin Featherstone who took South Africa to 10th place in the Olympic Games in Atlanta.
South Africa<SEP>Bonnet, who has been coaching the Kwazulu-Natal provincial team, takes over from Englishman Gavin Featherstone who took <ENT>South Africa<ENT> to 10th place in the Olympic Games in Atlanta.
Britain<SEP>Featherstone, a former <ENT>Britain<ENT> captain, has accepted a coaching position with a women's team in Ireland.
South Africa<SEP>Western Province batsman Herschelle Gibbs was the only uncapped player in <ENT>South Africa<ENT>'s 14-man squad named on Wednesday for a quadrangular one-day series in Kenya next month.
Kenya<SEP> <ENT>Kenya<ENT>, South Africa, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will take part in the series.
South Africa<SEP>Kenya, <ENT>South Africa<ENT>, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will take part in the series.
Pakistan<SEP>Kenya, South Africa, <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> and Sri Lanka will take part in the series.
Sri Lanka<SEP>Kenya, South Africa, Pakistan and <ENT>Sri Lanka<ENT> will take part in the series.
England<SEP>Former <ENT>England<ENT> manager Bobby Robson enjoyed his first success in charge of Barcelona as his team weathered 90 minutes of non-stop Atletico Madrid pressure to win the Spanish Super Cup 6-5 on aggregate on Wednesday.
Germany<SEP>Udinese, with <ENT>Germany<ENT>'s Euro' 96 hero Oliver Bierhoff in their lineup, completed the hat-trick of beaten serie A sides when they went under 2-1 to newly relegated Cremonese.
Czech Republic<SEP>Euro 96 star Vladimir Smicer of the <ENT>Czech Republic<ENT> scored at the last second for Lens, allowing them to retain the lead in the French soccer league on Wednesday.
Cameroon<SEP>Smicer pushed the ball home in injury time to lead his team to a 3-2 victory over Montpellier, who were leading 2-1 until <ENT>Cameroon<ENT>'s Marc-Vivien Foe equalised on a header in the 85th minute.
Mexico<SEP>Pires, one of the most promising strikers in the country, was called up for the first time this week by French manager Aime Jacquet for a friendly against <ENT>Mexico<ENT> on Saturday at the Parc des Princes.
Brazil<SEP>The Parisians, who have yet to concede a goal, were without <ENT>Brazil<ENT>'s Leonardo and Panama's Julio Cesar Dely Valdes, both called up by their national sides.
Panama<SEP>The Parisians, who have yet to concede a goal, were without Brazil's Leonardo and <ENT>Panama<ENT>'s Julio Cesar Dely Valdes, both called up by their national sides.
Sri Lanka<SEP> <ENT>Sri Lanka<ENT>, playing in front of their home crowd for the first time since winning the World Cup last March, comfortably passed India's modest 226-5 from 50 overs in 44.2 overs.
India<SEP>Sri Lanka, playing in front of their home crowd for the first time since winning the World Cup last March, comfortably passed <ENT>India<ENT>'s modest 226-5 from 50 overs in 44.2 overs.
Sri Lanka<SEP>Kaluwitharana, slow in comparison, was bowled by Tendulkar for 53, but Aravinda de Silva with 49 not out helped see <ENT>Sri Lanka<ENT> home.
Sri Lanka<SEP>The next match in the four-nation tournament is on Friday when <ENT>Sri Lanka<ENT> play Australia in a repeat of the World Cup final in Lahore where Sri Lanka won by seven wickets.
Australia<SEP>The next match in the four-nation tournament is on Friday when Sri Lanka play <ENT>Australia<ENT> in a repeat of the World Cup final in Lahore where Sri Lanka won by seven wickets.
Sri Lanka<SEP>The next match in the four-nation tournament is on Friday when <ENT>Sri Lanka<ENT> play Australia in a repeat of the World Cup final in Lahore where Sri Lanka won by seven wickets.
SRI LANKA<SEP>CRICKET - <ENT>SRI LANKA<ENT> BEAT INDIA BY 9 WICKETS IN ONE-DAY MATCH.
INDIA<SEP>CRICKET - SRI LANKA BEAT <ENT>INDIA<ENT> BY 9 WICKETS IN ONE-DAY MATCH.
India<SEP> <ENT>India<ENT> won the toss and elected to bat against Sri Lanka in the second day-night limited overs cricket match of the Singer World Series tournament on Wednesday.
Sri Lanka<SEP>India won the toss and elected to bat against <ENT>Sri Lanka<ENT> in the second day-night limited overs cricket match of the Singer World Series tournament on Wednesday.
India<SEP> <ENT>India<ENT> - Sachin Tendulkar ( captain ), Anil Kumble, Ajay Jadeja, Sourav Ganguly, Mohamed Azharuddin, Vinod Kambli, Rahul Dravid, Nayan Mongia, Javagal Srinath, Venkatesh Prasad, Ashish Kapoor.
Sri Lanka<SEP> <ENT>Sri Lanka<ENT> - Arjuna Ranatunga ( captain ), Sanath Jayasuriya, Romesh Kaluwitharana, Asanka Gurusinha, Aravinda de Silva, Hashan Tillekeratne, Roshan Mahanama, Kumara Dharmasena, Chaminda Vaas, Muthiah Muralitharan, Ravindra Pushpakumara.
Scotland<SEP>King from 1249-1286, he consolidated royal power, leaving <ENT>Scotland<ENT> united and independent.
Hollywood<SEP>Best known for his films " Crossfire " - one of <ENT>Hollywood<ENT>'s first attempts to deal with racial discrimination and " Farewell My lovely ".
Netherlands<SEP>1948 - Wilhelmina, Queen of the <ENT>Netherlands<ENT> from 1890 and throughout World Wars One and Two abdicated in favour of her daughter Juliana.
East Germany<SEP>1974 - <ENT>East Germany<ENT> and the United States established formal diplomatic relations for the first time.
United States<SEP>1974 - East Germany and the <ENT>United States<ENT> established formal diplomatic relations for the first time.
Jerusalem<SEP>1995 - Declaring " united <ENT>Jerusalem<ENT> is ours ", Israel launched a 15-month celebration of the 3,000th anniversary of King David's proclamation of the city as the capital of the Jewish people.
Israel<SEP>1995 - Declaring " united Jerusalem is ours ", <ENT>Israel<ENT> launched a 15-month celebration of the 3,000th anniversary of King David's proclamation of the city as the capital of the Jewish people.
UK<SEP> <ENT>UK<ENT> lowers noise limits for three London airports.
England<SEP> <ENT>England<ENT> have been given a final chance to remain in the Five Nations' championship despite striking an exclusive television deal with Rupert Murdoch's Sky television.
Scotland<SEP>In a statement on Wednesday, the Four Nations TV Committee said dates had been set for a competition involving <ENT>Scotland<ENT>, Wales, Ireland and France next year.
Wales<SEP>In a statement on Wednesday, the Four Nations TV Committee said dates had been set for a competition involving Scotland, <ENT>Wales<ENT>, Ireland and France next year.
Ireland<SEP>In a statement on Wednesday, the Four Nations TV Committee said dates had been set for a competition involving Scotland, Wales, <ENT>Ireland<ENT> and France next year.
France<SEP>In a statement on Wednesday, the Four Nations TV Committee said dates had been set for a competition involving Scotland, Wales, Ireland and <ENT>France<ENT> next year.
England<SEP> <ENT>England<ENT> infuriated their championship colleagues when they decided to sign a 87.5 million pounds sterling ( $ 135.8 million ) deal giving Sky television exclusive rights to rugby union matches.
France<SEP>The present contract with the British Broadcasting Corporation was shared between the four home nations while <ENT>France<ENT> have their own television deal.
England<SEP>Last month Five Nations' committee chairman Tom Kiernan said <ENT>England<ENT> would be thrown out of the competition " unless circumstances change in the near future ".
NZ<SEP>Cricket - <ENT>NZ<ENT> face tough schedule at home and abroad.
Sri Lanka<SEP>World Cup cricket champions <ENT>Sri Lanka<ENT> will play two tests and three one-day internationals in a tour of New Zealand next March, officials said on Wednesday.
New Zealand<SEP>World Cup cricket champions Sri Lanka will play two tests and three one-day internationals in a tour of <ENT>New Zealand<ENT> next March, officials said on Wednesday.
New Zealand<SEP> <ENT>New Zealand<ENT> Cricket said the Sri Lankans would play tests in Hamilton and Wellington and one-dayers in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin, following hard on the heels of a tour by England.
England<SEP>New Zealand Cricket said the Sri Lankans would play tests in Hamilton and Wellington and one-dayers in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin, following hard on the heels of a tour by <ENT>England<ENT>.
New Zealand<SEP> <ENT>New Zealand<ENT> will also line up against Sri Lanka and Pakistan this November in a one-day champions trophy competition in Sharjah.
Sri Lanka<SEP>New Zealand will also line up against <ENT>Sri Lanka<ENT> and Pakistan this November in a one-day champions trophy competition in Sharjah.
Pakistan<SEP>New Zealand will also line up against Sri Lanka and <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> this November in a one-day champions trophy competition in Sharjah.
Burundi<SEP>Soccer - <ENT>Burundi<ENT> disqualification from African Cup confirmed.
African Football Confederation<SEP>The <ENT>African Football Confederation<ENT> ( CAF ) on Wednesday formally confirmed Burundi's disqualification from the African Nations Cup following the team's inability to travel for a qualifier against Central African Republic.
Burundi<SEP>The African Football Confederation ( CAF ) on Wednesday formally confirmed <ENT>Burundi<ENT>'s disqualification from the African Nations Cup following the team's inability to travel for a qualifier against Central African Republic.
Central African Republic<SEP>The African Football Confederation ( CAF ) on Wednesday formally confirmed Burundi's disqualification from the African Nations Cup following the team's inability to travel for a qualifier against <ENT>Central African Republic<ENT>.
Burundi<SEP>The <ENT>Burundi<ENT> team were unable to leave their troubled country for a preliminary round first leg match in Bangui earlier this month because of an air ban imposed in a recent set of internationally-sponsored sanctions.
Central African Republic<SEP>The <ENT>Central African Republic<ENT> qualified on a walkover to play in group four with Guinea, Sierra Leone and Tunisia.
Guinea<SEP>The Central African Republic qualified on a walkover to play in group four with <ENT>Guinea<ENT>, Sierra Leone and Tunisia.
Sierra Leone<SEP>The Central African Republic qualified on a walkover to play in group four with Guinea, <ENT>Sierra Leone<ENT> and Tunisia.
Tunisia<SEP>The Central African Republic qualified on a walkover to play in group four with Guinea, Sierra Leone and <ENT>Tunisia<ENT>.
Burundi<SEP>to disqualify the national team of <ENT>Burundi<ENT> from the 21st African Cup of Nations...
India<SEP>Cricket - <ENT>India<ENT> 226-5 in 50 overs v Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka<SEP>Cricket - India 226-5 in 50 overs v <ENT>Sri Lanka<ENT>.
India<SEP> <ENT>India<ENT> scored 226 for five wickets in their 50 overs against Sri Lanka in the second day-night limited overs match of the Singer World Series tournament on Wednesday.
Sri Lanka<SEP>India scored 226 for five wickets in their 50 overs against <ENT>Sri Lanka<ENT> in the second day-night limited overs match of the Singer World Series tournament on Wednesday.
Canada<SEP> <ENT>Canada<ENT> fast-tracks Chinese asylum-seekers - report.
Canada<SEP> <ENT>Canada<ENT> is fast-tracking immigration applications from Chinese dissidents in Hong Kong before the British colony reverts to China's control next year, the Vancouver Sun reported on Wednesday.
China<SEP>Canada is fast-tracking immigration applications from Chinese dissidents in Hong Kong before the British colony reverts to <ENT>China<ENT>'s control next year, the Vancouver Sun reported on Wednesday.
Canada<SEP>The applications are being " fast-tracked in the sense that we are processing them and the ones who have been referred to us have been interviewed, " the newspaper quoted Garrett Lambert, <ENT>Canada<ENT>'s high commissioner in Hong Kong, as saying.
Canada<SEP> <ENT>Canada<ENT>'s ministry of foreign affairs in Ottawa had no immediate comment on the report.
Britain<SEP> <ENT>Britain<ENT> hands Hong Kong back to China at midnight on June 30, 1997, after 150 years of colonial rule.
China<SEP>Britain hands Hong Kong back to <ENT>China<ENT> at midnight on June 30, 1997, after 150 years of colonial rule.
Canada<SEP> <ENT>Canada<ENT>'s Minister of Foreign Affairs Lloyd Axworthy said after meeting Hong Kong Gov.
Hong Kong<SEP>Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Lloyd Axworthy said after meeting <ENT>Hong Kong<ENT> Gov.
Canada<SEP>Chris Patten last month that <ENT>Canada<ENT> may grant asylum to dissidents who have fled to Hong Kong from China.
Zambia<SEP> <ENT>Zambia<ENT>'s Chiluba shuffles cabinet to fill vacancy.
Guinea<SEP> <ENT>Guinea<ENT> launched a drive on Wednesday to rid the civil service payroll of fictitious workers as part of new prime minister Sidia Toure's campaign to cut government spending.
Liberia<SEP>Ruth Perry, the woman with the task of uniting <ENT>Liberia<ENT>'s squabbling factions around the latest peace plan, will be formally installed as head of the ruling State Council next Tuesday, a Council statement said.
Nigeria<SEP> <ENT>Nigeria<ENT> is under fire from many Western countries for human rights abuses and lack of democracy.
Nigeria<SEP> <ENT>Nigeria<ENT> was suspended from the club of Britain and its former colonies in November after the hanging of nine minority rights activists for murder in spite of international pleas for clemency.
Britain<SEP>Nigeria was suspended from the club of <ENT>Britain<ENT> and its former colonies in November after the hanging of nine minority rights activists for murder in spite of international pleas for clemency.
Albania<SEP> <ENT>Albania<ENT> asks Greece to explain deportations.
Greece<SEP>Albania asks <ENT>Greece<ENT> to explain deportations.
Albania<SEP> <ENT>Albania<ENT> asked Greece on Wednesday to explain why it was deporting more Albanian immigrants, Foreign Minister Tritan Shehu said.
Greece<SEP>Albania asked <ENT>Greece<ENT> on Wednesday to explain why it was deporting more Albanian immigrants, Foreign Minister Tritan Shehu said.
Greece<SEP>The Albanian daily Koha Jone reported earlier that <ENT>Greece<ENT> had deported about 5,000 Albanians in the last five days.
Athens<SEP> <ENT>Athens<ENT> and Tirana signed an accord in May to legalise the status of Albanian immigrant workers, estimated at 350,000, and remove a long-standing stumbling block in relations between the two Balkan neighbours.
Tirana<SEP>Athens and <ENT>Tirana<ENT> signed an accord in May to legalise the status of Albanian immigrant workers, estimated at 350,000, and remove a long-standing stumbling block in relations between the two Balkan neighbours.
Bulgaria<SEP> <ENT>Bulgaria<ENT> has restored ownership rights to pre-communist private owners of 75 percent of the arable land or around four million hectares, an Agriculture Ministry official said on Wednesday.
Germany<SEP> <ENT>Germany<ENT> has been one of the loudest critics of Russia's military intervention in Chechnya, a 20-month-old conflict in which tens of thousands of people have been killed.
Russia<SEP>Germany has been one of the loudest critics of <ENT>Russia<ENT>'s military intervention in Chechnya, a 20-month-old conflict in which tens of thousands of people have been killed.
Bosnian-Croat Federation<SEP>Some Moslem refugees among the 385 registered voters Hungary's largest camp Nagyatad have written to the OSCE complaining that they were unable to vote in contests for the president or assembly of the <ENT>Bosnian-Croat Federation<ENT>, where most Moslems live.
Republika Srbska<SEP>This was because their pre-war homes are now in the Serb-controlled territory, so they were voting for the national assembly of the <ENT>Republika Srbska<ENT>, most of the candidates for which are Serbs.
Bosnia-Hercegovina<SEP>Under the election rules citizens vote for a three-man presidency and House of Representatives for all <ENT>Bosnia-Hercegovina<ENT> and for assemblies and cantonal seats in either the Moslem-Croat Federation or the Republika Srbska.
Moslem-Croat Federation<SEP>Under the election rules citizens vote for a three-man presidency and House of Representatives for all Bosnia-Hercegovina and for assemblies and cantonal seats in either the <ENT>Moslem-Croat Federation<ENT> or the Republika Srbska.
Republika Srbska<SEP>Under the election rules citizens vote for a three-man presidency and House of Representatives for all Bosnia-Hercegovina and for assemblies and cantonal seats in either the Moslem-Croat Federation or the <ENT>Republika Srbska<ENT>.
Estonia<SEP> <ENT>Estonia<ENT> will hold the next round of an inconclusive state presidential race on September 20, parliamentary officers of the Baltic state ruled on Wednesday.
Chechnya<SEP>Lebed, who has arranged a military truce with separatist rebels in the southern Russia region, was in Moscow this week seeking support for a deal on <ENT>Chechnya<ENT>'s political status.
Russia<SEP>Rosati said <ENT>Russia<ENT>'s July polls, in which Yeltsin won re-election, showed democracy had passed an important test and the Russian people had chosed the path of further reforms.
Russia<SEP>But he said a power struggle in <ENT>Russia<ENT>'s ruling circles could not be ruled out, which could harm further reforms.
Moscow<SEP>On <ENT>Moscow<ENT>'s foreign policy, Rosati said it had changed its stance on NATO's eastward expansion and was preparing itself for Poland's inevitable entry into the Western alliance.
Poland<SEP>On Moscow's foreign policy, Rosati said it had changed its stance on NATO's eastward expansion and was preparing itself for <ENT>Poland<ENT>'s inevitable entry into the Western alliance.
Romania<SEP> <ENT>Romania<ENT> state budget soars in June.
Romania<SEP> <ENT>Romania<ENT>'s state budget deficit jumped sharply in June to 1,242.9 billion lei for the January-June period from 596.5 billion lei in January-May, official data showed on Wednesday.
Costa Rica<SEP> <ENT>Costa Rica<ENT> says Dutch pair kidnapped by Nicaraguans.
Colombia<SEP>A top judicial official and critic of President Ernesto Samper accused the government of indifference on Wednesday over efforts to lift <ENT>Colombia<ENT>'s five-year-old ban on extradition.
Colombia<SEP>U.S. Ambassador Myles Frechette applauded the move, saying it could prompt the Clinton administration to remove <ENT>Colombia<ENT> from a list of outcast nations that have failed to cooperate in U.S. counternarcotics efforts.
Brazil<SEP>Barrier removed to <ENT>Brazil<ENT> CVRD sell-off.
Israel<SEP>PLO Council calls for halt to contacts with <ENT>Israel<ENT>.
Israel<SEP>The council was meeting in Ramallah to discuss <ENT>Israel<ENT>'s new policy of Jewish settlement expansion and its uncompromising line on Jerusalem since Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took office in June.
Jerusalem<SEP>The council was meeting in Ramallah to discuss Israel's new policy of Jewish settlement expansion and its uncompromising line on <ENT>Jerusalem<ENT> since Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took office in June.
Israel<SEP>Arafat had earlier blasted <ENT>Israel<ENT> saying its policies amounted to a declaration of war against the Palestinian people.
Near East<SEP>The PUK said the ceasefire was agreed after talks between U.S. Assistant Secretary for <ENT>Near East<ENT> Affairs Robert Pelletreau and PUK leader Jalal Talabani.
Iran<SEP>The PUK statement follows KDP assertions that the PUK is receiving military support from <ENT>Iran<ENT>.
Iraq<SEP> <ENT>Iraq<ENT> says hijackers were not diplomats.
Iraq<SEP> <ENT>Iraq<ENT> on Wednesday said the hijackers of a Sudanese airliner were not Iraqi diplomats and added that " noble Iraqis " would never contemplate such an action.
Yemen<SEP>" We've been asked ( by <ENT>Yemen<ENT> ) not to comment ( on the talks ), " said Amoco spokesman Dan Dietsch. "
Yemen<SEP>According to Middle East Economic Survey ( MEES ), <ENT>Yemen<ENT> and Amoco signed a " memorandum of understanding " for a production-sharing agreement in Shabwa Block No.
North Yemen<SEP>S-1 in the former South Yemen, which united with <ENT>North Yemen<ENT> in 1990.
Soviet Union<SEP>The former <ENT>Soviet Union<ENT> was displaced as contractor of the potentially rich Shabwa oilfields once it collapsed in December 1991, according to the International Petroleum Encyclopedia.
Burundi<SEP> <ENT>Burundi<ENT> defends military regime to hostile UN.
Burundi<SEP>In a lengthy debate on <ENT>Burundi<ENT> before the U.N. Security Council, Ambassador Nsanze Terence said the new military government took over to stabilise the country and wanted negotiations under former Tanzanian President Julius Nyrere.
Burundi<SEP>" These ( African ) brothers should have been the first to bind the wounds of <ENT>Burundi<ENT>, " Terence said of the economic embargo. "
Burundi<SEP>Quite the contrary, <ENT>Burundi<ENT> has seen economic war declared against it by fellow African people... a gratuitous immolation of the people of Burundi. "
Chile<SEP> <ENT>Chile<ENT> has proposed a resolution, still under discussion, that would impose an immediate arms embargo on Burundi and call for negotiations.
Burundi<SEP>Chile has proposed a resolution, still under discussion, that would impose an immediate arms embargo on <ENT>Burundi<ENT> and call for negotiations.
Russia<SEP>Among the council's five permanent members, <ENT>Russia<ENT> and the United States appeared to support most elements of the Chilean proposal, while Britain, France and China were cautious.
United States<SEP>Among the council's five permanent members, Russia and the <ENT>United States<ENT> appeared to support most elements of the Chilean proposal, while Britain, France and China were cautious.
Britain<SEP>Among the council's five permanent members, Russia and the United States appeared to support most elements of the Chilean proposal, while <ENT>Britain<ENT>, France and China were cautious.
France<SEP>Among the council's five permanent members, Russia and the United States appeared to support most elements of the Chilean proposal, while Britain, <ENT>France<ENT> and China were cautious.
China<SEP>Among the council's five permanent members, Russia and the United States appeared to support most elements of the Chilean proposal, while Britain, France and <ENT>China<ENT> were cautious.
Burundi<SEP> <ENT>Burundi<ENT>'s parliament has been suspended and political parties are banned but Terence told reporters Buyoya would reconvene a new type of national assembly in October.
United States<SEP>The <ENT>United States<ENT> said the coup leaders had taken no steps to restore democracy and indiscriminate killings continued.
Washington<SEP>He said <ENT>Washington<ENT> strongly supported the economic sanctions imposed already and if these did not work the council would consider " an arms embargo or targeted sanctions against faction leaders. "
Switzerland<SEP>The Swiss government also said Wednesday it had made progress in cutting <ENT>Switzerland<ENT>'s projected spending for 1997.
Switzerland<SEP> <ENT>Switzerland<ENT> reports July consumer prices later this week.
Pakistan<SEP>The event was part of an opposition campaign launched on August 14, <ENT>Pakistan<ENT>'s independence day.
Pakistan<SEP>He said only the removal of the government and an early election could save <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> from disaster. "
India<SEP>Belgium bank sanctions $ 6.5 mln loan to <ENT>India<ENT> WSRL.
Colombo<SEP>State chief minister M. Karunanidhi has publicly welcomed the refugees, who are fleeing the 13-year war between Tamil separatists and government troops that <ENT>Colombo<ENT> says has cost 50,000 lives.
Pesalai<SEP>" Indian fishermen come right up to <ENT>Pesalai<ENT> to fish, and when refugees request them to ferry them across, they readily oblige.
India<SEP>An Indian Fisheries Department official said the government planned to urge fishermen not to cross the international boundary between <ENT>India<ENT> and Sri Lanka, but admitted this would be hard to enforce because of Sri Lanka's pomfret-rich waters.
Sri Lanka<SEP>An Indian Fisheries Department official said the government planned to urge fishermen not to cross the international boundary between India and <ENT>Sri Lanka<ENT>, but admitted this would be hard to enforce because of Sri Lanka's pomfret-rich waters.
Sri Lanka<SEP>An Indian Fisheries Department official said the government planned to urge fishermen not to cross the international boundary between India and <ENT>Sri Lanka<ENT>, but admitted this would be hard to enforce because of Sri Lanka's pomfret-rich waters.
Wall Street<SEP>London shares, boosted by <ENT>Wall Street<ENT>, added to early gains with the blue chip FTSE 100 index hitting a new peak of 3921.8 before dropping back slightly.
U.S<SEP>The conclusion of an open skies agreement had been made a prerequisite of the proposed link-up by the <ENT>U.S<ENT> .
France<SEP>Louis Viannet, leader of <ENT>France<ENT>'s Communist-led CGT union, criticised government plans for spending cuts in the 1997 budget on Wednesday and warned of labour unrest as France gets back to work after the holidays.
Wall Street<SEP>Later in the day, helped by the firmer <ENT>Wall Street<ENT> opening, Paris climbed back to the 2000 level but still remained well into negative territory.
Paris<SEP>Later in the day, helped by the firmer Wall Street opening, <ENT>Paris<ENT> climbed back to the 2000 level but still remained well into negative territory.
Frankfurt<SEP>The 30-share DAX index in <ENT>Frankfurt<ENT> closed up 4.32 at 2,563.16.
London<SEP>Gold fixed at $ 388.50 versus Tuesday's <ENT>London<ENT> close of $ 388.55.
Spain<SEP>Air Express International said in a statement that <ENT>Spain<ENT> has become the twenty-second country in its network to achieve ISO 9002 quality accreditation.
Israel<SEP>Arafat says <ENT>Israel<ENT> declares war on Palestinians.
Israel<SEP>The tirade was sparked by <ENT>Israel<ENT>'s announcement on Tuesday of plans to expand the Jewish settlement of Kiryat Sefer and its demolishing of a community centre in Arab East Jerusalem.
Israel<SEP>" <ENT>Israel<ENT> has started the war on Jerusalem.
Jerusalem<SEP>" Israel has started the war on <ENT>Jerusalem<ENT>.
Jerusalem<SEP>There will be no Palestinian state without <ENT>Jerusalem<ENT>.
Jerusalem<SEP>Arafat called for a general strike " for <ENT>Jerusalem<ENT> " on Thursday in all of the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Israel<SEP> <ENT>Israel<ENT> captured East Jerusalem in the 1967 Middle East war and claims both halves of the city as its capital.
Israel<SEP>Palestinians have been pressing <ENT>Israel<ENT> to carry out a long-delayed partial troop pullout from the flashpoint West Bank city of Hebron agreed by the previous Labour government.
Turkey<SEP> <ENT>Turkey<ENT>'s Ciller to hold talks in Jordan.
Jordan<SEP>Turkey's Ciller to hold talks in <ENT>Jordan<ENT>.
Turkey<SEP>He said <ENT>Turkey<ENT> considered Jordan a suitable country with which to cooperate on Middle East matters.
Jordan<SEP>He said Turkey considered <ENT>Jordan<ENT> a suitable country with which to cooperate on Middle East matters.
Middle East<SEP>He said Turkey considered Jordan a suitable country with which to cooperate on <ENT>Middle East<ENT> matters.
Turkey<SEP> <ENT>Turkey<ENT> says 25 Kurd rebels killed in clashes.
Israel<SEP> <ENT>Israel<ENT>'s Levy to meet Mubarak in Egypt.
Colorado<SEP>Lamm, 60, is a three-term <ENT>Colorado<ENT> governor who left office in 1987 and vied for the Reform Party nomination after becoming disillusioned with both the Democratic and Republican parties.
Colorado<SEP>" We have notified them of our concerns and asked them to give us a response, " said <ENT>Colorado<ENT> attorney general Gale Norton.
France<SEP> <ENT>France<ENT>'s Juppe on official visit to Greece Sep 15.
France<SEP>Two Italian magazines published pictures on Wednesday of Daniel Ducruet, Princess Stephanie of Monaco's husband and former bodyguard, cavorting naked with another woman by a poolside in <ENT>France<ENT>.
Hollywood<SEP>Stephanie, Caroline and Albert are the children of Rainier and former <ENT>Hollywood<ENT> screen goddess Grace Kelly, who was killed in a car crash in 1982.
Germany<SEP>In response to a question, Commission spokesman Joao Vale de Almeida said there had been no developments regarding the Commission's position concerning the dispute with <ENT>Germany<ENT> and Saxony over state aid to Volkswagen.
Saxony<SEP>In response to a question, Commission spokesman Joao Vale de Almeida said there had been no developments regarding the Commission's position concerning the dispute with Germany and <ENT>Saxony<ENT> over state aid to Volkswagen.
Germany<SEP>He said there was some possibility of further talks with <ENT>Germany<ENT> before the next Commission meeting of September 4.
NZ<SEP> <ENT>NZ<ENT> bills gain ground after see-saw session.
Son Sen<SEP>" I would like to inform you about my decision to break away from Pol Pot, Ta Mok, <ENT>Son Sen<ENT>'s dictatorial group, " he said in a copy of the statement obtained by Reuters.
Cambodia<SEP>The French-educated, former brother-in-law of Pol Pot was foreign minister in the Khmer Rouge government that ruled <ENT>Cambodia<ENT> and was seen as the group's second in command.
China<SEP> <ENT>China<ENT> says militant Japan must face war past.
Japan<SEP>China says militant <ENT>Japan<ENT> must face war past.
China<SEP> <ENT>China<ENT> on Wednesday called on Japan to acknowledge its wartime past and put a stop to a tide of resurgent militarism to prevent similar atrocities in future.
Japan<SEP>China on Wednesday called on <ENT>Japan<ENT> to acknowledge its wartime past and put a stop to a tide of resurgent militarism to prevent similar atrocities in future.
Japan<SEP>" If they are still undecided whether the war <ENT>Japan<ENT> launched was aggressive in nature, it will be difficult to tell whether they will do the same again, " the newspaper said.
China<SEP> <ENT>China<ENT> raised indignant protests after several Japanese cabinet ministers visited a shrine dedicated to their country's war dead on August 15, the 51st anniversary of Japan's World War Two surrender.
Japan<SEP>China raised indignant protests after several Japanese cabinet ministers visited a shrine dedicated to their country's war dead on August 15, the 51st anniversary of <ENT>Japan<ENT>'s World War Two surrender.
China<SEP> <ENT>China<ENT> estimates 35 million Chinese were killed or wounded by invading Japanese troops from 1931 to 1945.
Japan<SEP> <ENT>Japan<ENT> coalition party leader plans to resign.
Japan<SEP>The leader of a junior partner in <ENT>Japan<ENT>'s three-party ruling coalition plans to resign to quell a political rebellion, party officials said on Wednesday.
H.K.<SEP>Dividend ( <ENT>H.K.<ENT> cents ) 18.0 vs 18.0
China<SEP>With 307 days to go before the British colony reverts to <ENT>China<ENT>, the Hong Kong media focused mainly on domestic issues concerning alleged pressure on a judge, cross straights relations and the democratic lobby's relationship with Beijing.
Beijing<SEP>With 307 days to go before the British colony reverts to China, the Hong Kong media focused mainly on domestic issues concerning alleged pressure on a judge, cross straights relations and the democratic lobby's relationship with <ENT>Beijing<ENT>.
China<SEP>The Beijing-funded WEN WEI PO said Taiwan's government could not hope to stem the island's economic and trade exchanges with <ENT>China<ENT>.
Hong Kong<SEP>MING PAO DAILY NEWS said it hoped Chinese officials would soon open dialogue with <ENT>Hong Kong<ENT>'s Democratic Party and the newly-established democracy lobby, Frontier, in order to ease anxieties in the lead-up to the handover.
Hong Kong<SEP>The independence of the judiciary and the rule of law were of paramount importance to <ENT>Hong Kong<ENT>'s survival as a business centre.
Iran<SEP> <ENT>Iran<ENT> asks Bonn to extradite ex-president Banisadr.
Bonn<SEP>Iran asks <ENT>Bonn<ENT> to extradite ex-president Banisadr.
Iran<SEP> <ENT>Iran<ENT> has asked Germany to extradite its former president Abolhassan Banisadr for alleged hijacking, an Iranian embassy spokesman said on Wednesday.
Germany<SEP>Iran has asked <ENT>Germany<ENT> to extradite its former president Abolhassan Banisadr for alleged hijacking, an Iranian embassy spokesman said on Wednesday.
Tehran<SEP>Banisadr angered <ENT>Tehran<ENT> last week by accusing top Iranian leaders of ordering the assassination of Iranian Kurdish leaders in a Berlin restaurant in 1992.
Tehran<SEP>Banisadr lives under round-the-clock security in France, fearing <ENT>Tehran<ENT> could make an attempt on his life.
Tehran<SEP>He is due back in Berlin on September 5 to continue his testimony, which has backed up German prosecutors' allegations that <ENT>Tehran<ENT> ordered the attack on the exiled leaders.
Iran<SEP> <ENT>Iran<ENT> has warned Germany that bilateral relations could suffer if it pays heed to the testimony of Banisadr, an architect of Iran's Islamic revolution who has been a sworn enemy of Tehran since he fell from favour after a year as president.
Germany<SEP>Iran has warned <ENT>Germany<ENT> that bilateral relations could suffer if it pays heed to the testimony of Banisadr, an architect of Iran's Islamic revolution who has been a sworn enemy of Tehran since he fell from favour after a year as president.
Iceland<SEP>The committee consists of the chiefs of defence staff of each alliance country except <ENT>Iceland<ENT>, which has no armed forces.
Iraq<SEP> <ENT>Iraq<ENT> balks at U.N. staff for oil-for-food deal.
Iraq<SEP> <ENT>Iraq<ENT> has balked at the number of U.N. staff needed to implement the oil-for-food deal, blaming the United States for insisting on stringent monitoring.
United States<SEP>Iraq has balked at the number of U.N. staff needed to implement the oil-for-food deal, blaming the <ENT>United States<ENT> for insisting on stringent monitoring.
Baghdad<SEP>In comments to reporters and a statement on Tuesday, Iraqi diplomats said the cost of the monitors and other staff, which <ENT>Baghdad<ENT> has to finance, surpasses funds allocated for electricity, water, sewers, education and agriculture.
Iraq<SEP>At issue was a May 20 agreement allowing <ENT>Iraq<ENT> to sell $ 2 billion worth of oil to purchase badly needed food, medicine and other supplies to ease the impact of sanctions in force since its troops invaded Kuwait in August 1990.
United States<SEP>The Iraqi statement said the <ENT>United States<ENT> was " interfering and pressing to augment the number of international staff and this is not legal and not justified. "
United States<SEP>The U.N. Department of Humanitarian Affairs ( DHA ), which has to coordinate the distribution of food, medicine and other goods, increased the number of monitors earlier this month at the insistence of the <ENT>United States<ENT>.
Iraq<SEP>According to U.N. officials and diplomats, <ENT>Iraq<ENT> would have about $ 1.13 billion to spend for food, medicine and other goods after monies for a reparations fund for Gulf War victims and costs for U.N. weapons inspections were deducted.
Britain<SEP>But he added that new research into the dynamics of the bovine spongiform encephalopathy ( BSE ), a fatal brain-wasting disease suffered by cattle, was unlikely to alter a slaughter plan agreed by <ENT>Britain<ENT> and its 14 EU partners.
Britain<SEP>Naish said there was no need for <ENT>Britain<ENT> to carry out a planned cull of some 147,000 cattle to which it had reluctantly agreed to placate its European partners.
Britain<SEP>The report could well reopen a damaging row between <ENT>Britain<ENT> and the EU, which slapped a worldwide ban on British beef after the government said there could be a link between BSE and the human form of the disease.
Britain<SEP>European beef sales plunged after <ENT>Britain<ENT> announced the discovery of a likely link between bovine spongiform encephalopathy ( BSE ), or mad cow disease, and its fatal human equivalent Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease ( CJD ).
England<SEP> <ENT>England<ENT> beat Pakistan by five wickets to win the first one-day ( 50 overs-a-side ) international at Old Trafford on Thursday.
Pakistan<SEP>England beat <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> by five wickets to win the first one-day ( 50 overs-a-side ) international at Old Trafford on Thursday.
Pakistan<SEP>Scores : <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> 225-5 innings closed ( Saeed Anwar 57 ), England 226-5 in 46.4 overs ( M. Atherton 65 ).
England<SEP>Scores : Pakistan 225-5 innings closed ( Saeed Anwar 57 ), <ENT>England<ENT> 226-5 in 46.4 overs ( M. Atherton 65 ).
PAKISTAN<SEP>CRICKET - CROFT RESTRICTS <ENT>PAKISTAN<ENT> TO 225-5.
England<SEP>Tight bowling from Glamorgan off-spinner Robert Croft helped <ENT>England<ENT> to restrict Pakistan to 225 for five in their 50 overs in the first one-day international at Old Trafford on Thursday.
Pakistan<SEP>Tight bowling from Glamorgan off-spinner Robert Croft helped England to restrict <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> to 225 for five in their 50 overs in the first one-day international at Old Trafford on Thursday.
Pakistan<SEP>Croft, who was one of the few Englishmen to make a good impression in his test debut at The Oval last week, showed great control as he first dried up the early flow of <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> runs and then collected the wickets of Aamir Sohail and Wasim Akram in a spell of 10-1-36-2.
England<SEP>Sohail and Ijaz Ahmed then added 59 for the second wicket before <ENT>England<ENT> struck back with three wickets for 19 in the space of five overs.
Pakistan<SEP>Gough later bowled Moin Khan with an inswinging yorker but Inzamam-ul-Haq, 37 not out, and Salim Malik took <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> to 225 for five when the overs ran out.
ENGLAND<SEP>CRICKET - <ENT>ENGLAND<ENT> V PAKISTAN ONE-DAY SCOREBOARD.
PAKISTAN<SEP>CRICKET - ENGLAND V <ENT>PAKISTAN<ENT> ONE-DAY SCOREBOARD.
Pakistan<SEP> <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> won the toss and elected to bat in the first one-day cricket international between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford on Thursday.
England<SEP>Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat in the first one-day cricket international between <ENT>England<ENT> and Pakistan at Old Trafford on Thursday.
Pakistan<SEP><ENT>Pakistan<ENT> won the toss and elected to bat in the first one-day cricket international between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford on Thursday.
England<SEP> <ENT>England<ENT> - Mike Atherton ( captain ), Nick Knight, Alec Stewart, Graham Thorpe, Matthew Maynard, Graham Lloyd, Ronnie Irani, Robert Croft, Darren Gough, Dean Headley, Alan Mullally.
Pakistan<SEP> <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> : Aamir Sohail, Saeed Anwar, Ijaz Ahmed, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Salim Malik, Wasim Akram ( captain ), Moin Khan, Mushtaq Ahmed, Waqar Younis, Ata-ur-Rehman, Saqlain Mushtaq.
Tunbridge Wells<SEP> <ENT>Tunbridge Wells<ENT> : Nottinghamshire 40-3 v Kent
Hove<SEP> <ENT>Hove<ENT> : Sussex 285-6 ( W. Athey 111 ) v Lancashire
Scotland<SEP> <ENT>Scotland<ENT>'s Jim Telfer was officially confirmed on Thursday as assistant coach for the British Lions tour to South Africa next year.
Scotland<SEP>Telfer, who has put on hold his role as <ENT>Scotland<ENT> team manager for a year, will act as assistant to Ian McGeechan.
Scotland<SEP>The pair last worked together when <ENT>Scotland<ENT> won the Five Nations grand slam in 1990.
ZIMBABWE<SEP>SOCCER - GROBBELAAR NAMED TEMPORARY <ENT>ZIMBABWE<ENT> COACH.
Tanzania<SEP>ZIFA vice-chairman Vincent Pamire said Grobbelaar would take charge for a match against <ENT>Tanzania<ENT> in Harare on September 29 in the five-nation Castle Cup of Africa tournament and an African Nations' Cup first round qualifier against Sudan in Khartoum on October 5.
Sudan<SEP>ZIFA vice-chairman Vincent Pamire said Grobbelaar would take charge for a match against Tanzania in Harare on September 29 in the five-nation Castle Cup of Africa tournament and an African Nations' Cup first round qualifier against <ENT>Sudan<ENT> in Khartoum on October 5.
Zimbabwe<SEP>Grobbelaar takes over until a permanent replacement is appointed for <ENT>Zimbabwe<ENT>'s previous coach, Switzerland's Marc Duvillard.
Chicago<SEP>Baldwin ( 10-4 ) struck out four and did not walk a batter for <ENT>Chicago<ENT>, which won for only the fourth time in 15 games.
Atlanta<SEP>In the last 15 days, <ENT>Atlanta<ENT> has traded for third baseman Terry Pendleton, claimed outfielder Luis Polonia on waivers and called up minor-league phenom Andruw Jones, all in preparation for their fifth post-season.
Britain<SEP>Johnson, the 200 metres world record holder, and <ENT>Britain<ENT>'s 1992 Olympic 100 champion Christie confirmed on Thursday that they would join 100 record holder Bailey and Namibia's Frankie Fredericks in one of the greatest 4x100 squads ever assembled.
Namibia<SEP>Johnson, the 200 metres world record holder, and Britain's 1992 Olympic 100 champion Christie confirmed on Thursday that they would join 100 record holder Bailey and <ENT>Namibia<ENT>'s Frankie Fredericks in one of the greatest 4x100 squads ever assembled.
Canada<SEP>Christie will run the anchor leg after <ENT>Canada<ENT>'s Bailey, American Johnson and Olympic silver medallist Fredericks have run the first three stages of the relay.
Britain<SEP>Christie is due to retire from international competition at the end of the season although he may compete for <ENT>Britain<ENT> in next season's European Cup.
BRAZIL<SEP>SOCCER - THREE PULL OUT OF DUTCH SQUAD FOR <ENT>BRAZIL<ENT> .
Brazil<SEP>Three Dutch players have pulled out of the squad for Saturday's friendly international soccer match against <ENT>Brazil<ENT> in Amsterdam.
BRITAIN<SEP> <ENT>BRITAIN<ENT> WELCOMES ROMANIA-HUNGARY TREATY ACCORD.
Britain<SEP> <ENT>Britain<ENT> joined the United States on Thursday in welcoming Romania and Hungary's agreement on the text of a much-delayed friendship treaty, which it said would contribute to stability in the area.
United States<SEP>Britain joined the <ENT>United States<ENT> on Thursday in welcoming Romania and Hungary's agreement on the text of a much-delayed friendship treaty, which it said would contribute to stability in the area.
Romania<SEP>Britain joined the United States on Thursday in welcoming <ENT>Romania<ENT> and Hungary's agreement on the text of a much-delayed friendship treaty, which it said would contribute to stability in the area.
Hungary<SEP>Britain joined the United States on Thursday in welcoming Romania and <ENT>Hungary<ENT>'s agreement on the text of a much-delayed friendship treaty, which it said would contribute to stability in the area.
United Kingdom<SEP>" The <ENT>United Kingdom<ENT> believes that such a treaty will contribute positively to the further development of good neighbourly relations between the two countries and enhance the stability of the region, " said the British Foreign office statement.
Bucharest<SEP> <ENT>Bucharest<ENT> and Budapest say the treaty should be signed in the first half of September.
Budapest<SEP>Bucharest and <ENT>Budapest<ENT> say the treaty should be signed in the first half of September.
United Kingdom<SEP>" The <ENT>United Kingdom<ENT> looks forward to the early signature of the treaty, " the statement said.
England<SEP>Former <ENT>England<ENT> rugby captain Will Carling, whose marriage broke down after he was romantically linked to Princess Diana, was divorced by his wife on Thursday, just 24 hours after Diana and Prince Charles divorced.
Zaire<SEP> <ENT>Zaire<ENT> installs first election delegates.
Zaire<SEP>A total of 116 delegates to <ENT>Zaire<ENT>'s National Election Commission ( CNE ) were formally installed on Thursday, launching another phase of the Central African nation's much-delayed democratic transition.
Zaire<SEP>President Mobutu Sese Seko, who seized power in a 1965 coup, introduced a multi-party system in 1990 but <ENT>Zaire<ENT>'s transition has lagged well behind that of other states in the region.
Nigeria<SEP> <ENT>Nigeria<ENT> would not refuse Commonwealth officials.
Nigeria<SEP> <ENT>Nigeria<ENT> would not object to a visit by Commonwealth officials but insists its suspension from the organisation be resolved before any other questions are addressed, Foreign Minister Tom Ikimi said on Thursday.
Nigeria<SEP> <ENT>Nigeria<ENT> was suspended from the Commonwealth in November after the execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other minority rights activists in defiance of international pleas for clemency.
Abuja<SEP>A meeting of Commonwealth ministers in London on Wednesday said it planned to send a team of senior officials to Nigeria as soon as possible to persuade <ENT>Abuja<ENT> to accept a fact-finding mission.
Britain<SEP>The latest diplomatic row between Nigeria's military government and the club of <ENT>Britain<ENT> and its former colonies erupted over the terms of a visit by Commonwealth ministers to discuss Nigeria's suspension.
Nigeria<SEP> <ENT>Nigeria<ENT> said they would be restricted to a two-day meeting with government officials, but the Commonwealth said it wanted to hold meetings with people outside the government and called off the visit.
The Netherlands<SEP>Queen Beatrix of <ENT>The Netherlands<ENT> will pay a four-day state visit to South Africa in October, the first by a ruling Dutch monarch, the South African foreign ministry said on Thursday.
South Africa<SEP>She will be accompanied by several officials who will sign a cultural agreement with <ENT>South Africa<ENT>, where the Dutch were the first European settlers in 1652.
Senegal<SEP> <ENT>Senegal<ENT> bans guns ahead of local elections.
Senegal<SEP>With tension rising among <ENT>Senegal<ENT>'s political parties ahead of local elections on November 24, the interior ministry on Thursday banned the carrying of guns and ammunition until the end of the year.
Republika Srpska<SEP>" We discussed the decision to postpone the municipal elections and I made clear it was primarily the manipulation of voter registration by the <ENT>Republika Srpska<ENT> ( Bosnian Serb republic ) which led to this development, " Kornblum said after three hours of talks.
United States<SEP>But he said the <ENT>United States<ENT> still believed it was important to go ahead with national elections in Bosnia as scheduled on September 14 to bolster the peace process.
Belgrade<SEP>It was the fifth attack on police this month in the southern province, a hot spot of ethnic tension where the Albanian majority have boycotted Serbian institutions and set up their own, which are considered illegal by <ENT>Belgrade<ENT>.
Kosovo<SEP> <ENT>Kosovo<ENT>'s autonomy was revoked in 1987 and Serb police forces cracked down on Albanian protests.
Albania<SEP>Albanian moderates want autonomy restored but hardliners want to join up with neighbouring <ENT>Albania<ENT>.
Kosovo<SEP>The Serbs, who make up 10 percent of the province's 1.8 million people, claim <ENT>Kosovo<ENT> as the cradle of their culture.
Romania<SEP>In 1986 <ENT>Romania<ENT> suffered an epidemic of the more dangerous bacterial meningitis which has killed some 15,000 people in central Africa this year.
Serbia<SEP> <ENT>Serbia<ENT>'s Zastava workers protest enters 9th day.
Venezuela<SEP>The press conference replaces Matos's scheduled appearance at an IMF-hosted seminar Thursday on <ENT>Venezuela<ENT>'s economic reform program, Venezuelan Agenda.
Venezuela<SEP> <ENT>Venezuela<ENT>'s non-traditional exports, which exclude oil and iron, rose 10.6 percent in July to reach $ 334 million compared to $ 302 million in June, according to the Central Office of Statistics and Information ( OCEI ).
Colombia<SEP> <ENT>Colombia<ENT> was the chief market for Venezuela's non-traditional exports with 27.4 percent.
U.S.<SEP>The <ENT>U.S.<ENT> followed with a 24.6 percent share.
Brazil<SEP>" The problem of land is one of the most serious facing <ENT>Brazil<ENT>, " said Lucas Moreira Neves, president of the Catholic church's National Conference of Bishops of Brazil.
Israel<SEP>" This evening Sheikh Yassin completed medical checks and returned to Ramle prisons authority medical centre, " said a spokesman for <ENT>Israel<ENT>'s internal security ministry.
Israel<SEP>The 60-year-old Moslem cleric, jailed by <ENT>Israel<ENT> since 1989, is serving a life sentence for ordering attacks by Hamas guerrillas against Israeli targets.
Israel<SEP>Palestinian President Yasser Arafat has demanded that <ENT>Israel<ENT> release Yassin -- who is confined to a wheelchair -- on humanitarian grounds.
Israel<SEP> <ENT>Israel<ENT> said last month after it recovered the body of a soldier abducted by Hamas seven years ago that it would consider freeing Yassin.
Israel<SEP>Moroccan King meets former <ENT>Israel<ENT> PM Peres.
White House<SEP>The tabloid Star magazine reported the married Morris had a lengthy affair with a $ 200-an-hour prostitute who he allowed to eavesdrop on telephone conversations with Clinton, and with whom he shared <ENT>White House<ENT> speeches before they were made.
Nicaragua<SEP>WHEAT SALES - The Commodity Credit Corp of USDA bought 18,278 tonnes of dark northern spring ( DNS ) wheat from Cargill Inc at $ 195.79 per tonne, FOB, for donation to <ENT>Nicaragua<ENT>.
Pakistan<SEP>- <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> bought 31,412 tonnes of PL-480 No.2 yellow soybeans from Cargill Inc for $ 303.19 per tonne, FOB U.S. Gulf, agents for the buyer said.
Sri Lanka<SEP>MARKET TALK - <ENT>Sri Lanka<ENT> plans to import up to 400,000 tonnes of rice by the end of this year to meet a crop shortfall caused by drought and rising demand, government officials said on Thursday.
U.S.<SEP>USDA Thursday forecast <ENT>U.S.<ENT> agricultural exports in fiscal year 1997 would decline to $ 58 billion, down $ 2 billion from the record $ 60 billion seen for fiscal 1996.
White House<SEP>There was no immediate comment on the report from the <ENT>White House<ENT>.
Saudi Arabia<SEP> <ENT>Saudi Arabia<ENT> provisionally bought 800,000 tonnes of optional-origin barley at an August 21 tender at prices between $ 160 and $ 162 including cost, insurance and freight, traders said last week.
Japan<SEP>- <ENT>Japan<ENT> is importing 80 percent of cotton yarn from Pakistan every year.
Pakistan<SEP>- <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> will pay an additional bill of $ 244 million as private power projects with capacity of 3,225 megawatt go on-line by 1998/99.
Japan<SEP>- Investment Minister Asif Ali Zardari expressed keenness for a close working relationship with Japanese companies so that investment from <ENT>Japan<ENT> can multiply.q
Pakistan<SEP>- <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> and Iran have agreed to expand and strengthen political, trade and economic relations.
Iran<SEP>- Pakistan and <ENT>Iran<ENT> have agreed to expand and strengthen political, trade and economic relations.
Sabourin<SEP>Vicorp Restaurants names <ENT>Sabourin<ENT> CFO.
Wall Street<SEP> <ENT>Wall Street<ENT> had expected the company to earn $ 0.17 a share in its fourth quarter, ended June 30, according to First Call.
Canada<SEP> <ENT>Canada<ENT>'s international travel account gap shrinks.
Canada<SEP>Higher spending by foreign visitors and less Canadian tourist spending abroad cut the deficit in <ENT>Canada<ENT>'s international travel account by 26.5 percent in the second quarter, Statistics Canada said on Thursday.
Jordan<SEP>The prime minister's visit, his first trip outside the country since <ENT>Jordan<ENT> was shaken by food riots earlier this month, came against the backdrop of a Palestinian general strike in the West Bank and Gaza.
Iran<SEP> <ENT>Iran<ENT> says five spy networks destroyed, 41 held.
Iran<SEP>It was not clear if they were the same five spy rings, allegedly led by Turkish diplomats, that <ENT>Iran<ENT> said in April it had broken up in the same area, which borders Turkey.
Tehran<SEP>The April arrests were announced shortly after a row in which <ENT>Tehran<ENT> asked Ankara to withdraw four Turkish diplomats accused of spying, and Turkey expelled four Iranian diplomats for their alleged links to killings of Iranian exiles.
Ankara<SEP>The April arrests were announced shortly after a row in which Tehran asked <ENT>Ankara<ENT> to withdraw four Turkish diplomats accused of spying, and Turkey expelled four Iranian diplomats for their alleged links to killings of Iranian exiles.
Turkey<SEP>The April arrests were announced shortly after a row in which Tehran asked Ankara to withdraw four Turkish diplomats accused of spying, and <ENT>Turkey<ENT> expelled four Iranian diplomats for their alleged links to killings of Iranian exiles.
Turkey<SEP>Ties between the two neighbours, strained also over a military accord between <ENT>Turkey<ENT> and Israel which drew strong Iranian objections, have improved since Islamist Necmettin Erbakan took over as Turkish prime minister in June.
Israel<SEP>Ties between the two neighbours, strained also over a military accord between Turkey and <ENT>Israel<ENT> which drew strong Iranian objections, have improved since Islamist Necmettin Erbakan took over as Turkish prime minister in June.
Iran<SEP>The daily <ENT>Iran<ENT> on Thursday quoted Intelligence Minister Ali Fallahiyan as saying agents arrested 137 people for allegedly spying for Iraq, the United States and other unnamed countries in the Iranian year which ended on March 19.
Iraq<SEP>The daily Iran on Thursday quoted Intelligence Minister Ali Fallahiyan as saying agents arrested 137 people for allegedly spying for <ENT>Iraq<ENT>, the United States and other unnamed countries in the Iranian year which ended on March 19.
United States<SEP>The daily Iran on Thursday quoted Intelligence Minister Ali Fallahiyan as saying agents arrested 137 people for allegedly spying for Iraq, the <ENT>United States<ENT> and other unnamed countries in the Iranian year which ended on March 19.
India<SEP>Mideast Gulf oil outlook - <ENT>India<ENT> holds the key.
Korea<SEP>It's been 99 cents to <ENT>Korea<ENT>.
India<SEP> <ENT>India<ENT> has acquired 120,000 tonnes of diesel in three cargoes, bound for the west coast, in its October tender.
India<SEP>Traders said the award could be <ENT>India<ENT>'s lowest in recent years.
Jordan<SEP>The visit was Kabariti's first trip outside the country since <ENT>Jordan<ENT> was shaken by food riots earlier this month.
Israel<SEP>Palestinians reopened their shops on Thursday at the end of a four-hour strike called by President Yasser Arafat to protest against <ENT>Israel<ENT>'s policy on Jewish settlements and Jerusalem, witnesses said.
Israel<SEP>Palestinian leaders called the strike, the first in the West Bank and Gaza since 1994, a warning signal that the peace process with <ENT>Israel<ENT> was in danger.
White House<SEP>President Bill Clinton was formally nominated on Wednesday as the Democratic party candidate for a second four-year term in the <ENT>White House<ENT>.
North<SEP>Working in the basement of the National Archives, members of the Civil War Conservation Corps are organising the military records of volunteers who fought for the <ENT>North<ENT> so that they can be preserved on microfilm.
North<SEP>The war between the <ENT>North<ENT> and South raged for nearly four years, claimed the lives of half a million Americans and forever seared the nation's consciousness.
South<SEP>The war between the North and <ENT>South<ENT> raged for nearly four years, claimed the lives of half a million Americans and forever seared the nation's consciousness.
Corsica<SEP>New bomb attacks on <ENT>Corsica<ENT> despite crackdown vow.
Paris<SEP>Separatist guerrillas planted two bombs overnight at government offices on the French Mediterranean island of Corsica despite fresh warnings of a crackdown by <ENT>Paris<ENT>, police said on Thursday.
Paris<SEP>The new attacks followed by a day a warning of a new " get-tough " policy by <ENT>Paris<ENT> toward the separatists, who seek greater autonomy.
Paris<SEP>Judges on the island had accused <ENT>Paris<ENT> of taking a lax stance on guerrilla violence while conducting secret but widely-reported talks with separatists which have now failed.
Corsica<SEP> <ENT>Corsica<ENT> has been racked by low-level separatist-inspired violence, principally directed against government targets, for two decades.
London<SEP>" Through the establishment of PULPEX, <ENT>London<ENT> will have a commodities bourse for forest products which complements existing bourses for oil, metals and' softs' ( coffee, sugar and cocoa ), " OM said.
Germany<SEP>Naphtha inventories also dropped as <ENT>Germany<ENT> again took barges and no cargoes entered ARA.
Russia<SEP> <ENT>Russia<ENT> and Norway share the island's resources under a treaty dating back to the 1920s.
Norway<SEP>Russia and <ENT>Norway<ENT> share the island's resources under a treaty dating back to the 1920s.
Algeria<SEP> <ENT>Algeria<ENT> forces kill guerrillas - papers.
Germany<SEP>" You can see anxieties in <ENT>Germany<ENT> and France, in particular, beginning to grow and develop.
America<SEP> <ENT>America<ENT>, however, is looking a little better, " he said.
Hong Kong<SEP> <ENT>Hong Kong<ENT> Financial Secretary Donald Tsang said on Thursday he expected the territory's economy to keep growing at around five percent but with some fluctuations from year to year.
China<SEP>Tsang, who made the remarks during a visit to New Zealand, also spoke strongly in favour of keeping the Hong Kong dollar pegged to its U.S. counterpart, and said negotiations with <ENT>China<ENT> on next year's budget were going smoothly.
Hong Kong<SEP> <ENT>Hong Kong<ENT>'s economy grew by only 3.1 percent in the first quarter, down from 5.9 percent a year earlier, and some private sector economists have revised downwards their predictions for the 1996 year.
New Zealand<SEP>" Our trend growth rate of five percent in real terms is pretty solid, " Tsang told a news conference after meeting <ENT>New Zealand<ENT> Finance Minister Bill Birch.
China<SEP>A lot of investment in Hong Kong, some of which ( is ) by <ENT>China<ENT>, is predicated on the link continuing. "
Britain<SEP> <ENT>Britain<ENT> will hand over Hong Kong to Chinese sovereignty at midnight on June 30, 1997.
Hong Kong<SEP>Tsang said three sets of meetings with Chinese authorities on <ENT>Hong Kong<ENT>'s 1997-98 budget, which will span the transition period, had gone smoothly. "
Hong Kong<SEP> <ENT>Hong Kong<ENT> will retain its own currency after the handover, run its own financial and monetary policy and have control over its own foreign exchange reserves.
Beijing<SEP>It will have no duty to contribute any taxes to <ENT>Beijing<ENT>, Tsang said.
China<SEP>Tsang, the third senior figure in the government after the governor and chief secretary, said his stated aim was to serve as financial secretary for two years under British rule and three years under <ENT>China<ENT>.
Taiwan<SEP> <ENT>Taiwan<ENT> dollar ends higher, narrow trade seen.
Indonesia<SEP> <ENT>Indonesia<ENT> plays down U.S. consulate attack.
Indonesia<SEP> <ENT>Indonesia<ENT> sought on Thursday to play down a fire bomb attack on a U.S. consulate earlier this week, saying it was being treated as a criminal rather than a political act, the official Antara news agency said.
China<SEP>HK civil servants contest ban on <ENT>China<ENT> panel.
Hong Kong<SEP>The 400-strong Selection Committee will select <ENT>Hong Kong<ENT>'s future chief executive to replace the British governor and a provisional legislature to take over from the elected chamber which Beijing plans to dissolve.
Beijing<SEP>The 400-strong Selection Committee will select Hong Kong's future chief executive to replace the British governor and a provisional legislature to take over from the elected chamber which <ENT>Beijing<ENT> plans to dissolve.
China<SEP>Hong Kong, a British colony for more than 150 years, will be handed back to <ENT>China<ENT> at midnight on June 30 next year.
China<SEP> <ENT>China<ENT> intends to dismantle the territory's first fully-elected legislature because it opposes Britain's recent electoral reforms and install an interim appointed chamber, a decision that has generated considerable controversy.
Britain<SEP>China intends to dismantle the territory's first fully-elected legislature because it opposes <ENT>Britain<ENT>'s recent electoral reforms and install an interim appointed chamber, a decision that has generated considerable controversy.
Algeria<SEP> <ENT>Algeria<ENT> faults Britain over Islamists gathering.
Britain<SEP>Algeria faults <ENT>Britain<ENT> over Islamists gathering.
Algeria<SEP> <ENT>Algeria<ENT>, fighting a vicious war against Moslem fundamentalist guerrillas, attacked Britain on Wednesday for allowing Islamist groups to meet in London.
Britain<SEP>Algeria, fighting a vicious war against Moslem fundamentalist guerrillas, attacked <ENT>Britain<ENT> on Wednesday for allowing Islamist groups to meet in London.
Egypt<SEP>The Islamist gathering, due to be held in London on September 8, has triggered concern and anger in several other Arab countries like <ENT>Egypt<ENT> which is also fighting armed Moslem fundamentalists.
Algeria<SEP>A foreign ministry spokesman said in a statement read on Algerian television that <ENT>Algeria<ENT> " has received with concern the information over a meeting of terrorist groups working against the interests of the Arab and Islamic world. "
Algeria<SEP>" <ENT>Algeria<ENT> expresses its sharp rejection of a meeting putting together masterminds and ideologists and financers of terrorism, " the spokesman said, adding the Algerian government has asked the British embassy in Algiers for clarifications.
Algeria<SEP> <ENT>Algeria<ENT> said " they are clearly working to undermine the stability " of Arab countries.
Wall Street<SEP> <ENT>Wall Street<ENT> ponders Rubin's role if Clinton wins.
Wall Street<SEP>Should Rubin leave, <ENT>Wall Street<ENT> would worry that he might take his strong-dollar policy with him.
Japan<SEP>Rubin's predecessor at the Treasury, Lloyd Bentsen, was viewed with suspicion by some in the financial markets who thought he had tried to push down the dollar to gain an edge in trade negotiations with <ENT>Japan<ENT>.
U.S.<SEP>" Obviously, under the Clinton administration, we've seen two distinctively different dollar policies, " said Chris Widness, an international economist at Chase Securities Inc. " Under Rubin, the <ENT>U.S.<ENT> has certainly looked for a strong dollar. "
United States<SEP>" Although, if we did get someone that was seen as looking for a dollar depreciation, it would probably hurt capital flows to the <ENT>United States<ENT>, " said Widness, adding that could hurt U.S. stocks and, to a lesser degree, bonds.
White House<SEP>If that is true, then any new Treasury chief would need to be as effective as Rubin in convincing markets that the <ENT>White House<ENT> does indeed want a strong currency.
Tokyo<SEP>Otherwise, you get selling out of <ENT>Tokyo<ENT> and Frankfurt again. "
Frankfurt<SEP>Otherwise, you get selling out of Tokyo and <ENT>Frankfurt<ENT> again. "
AUSTRIA<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>AUSTRIA<ENT> BEAT SCOTLAND 4-0 IN EUROPEAN UNDER-21 MATCH.
SCOTLAND<SEP>SOCCER - AUSTRIA BEAT <ENT>SCOTLAND<ENT> 4-0 IN EUROPEAN UNDER-21 MATCH.
Austria<SEP> <ENT>Austria<ENT> beat Scotland 4-0 ( halftime 3-0 ) in a European under-21 championship match on Friday.
Scotland<SEP>Austria beat <ENT>Scotland<ENT> 4-0 ( halftime 3-0 ) in a European under-21 championship match on Friday.
WALES<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>WALES<ENT> BEAT SAN MARINO 4-0 IN UNDER-21 MATCH.
SAN MARINO<SEP>SOCCER - WALES BEAT <ENT>SAN MARINO<ENT> 4-0 IN UNDER-21 MATCH.
Wales<SEP> <ENT>Wales<ENT> beat San Marino 4-0 ( halftime 2-0 ) in a European under-21 soccer match on Friday.
San Marino<SEP>Wales beat <ENT>San Marino<ENT> 4-0 ( halftime 2-0 ) in a European under-21 soccer match on Friday.
Wales<SEP> <ENT>Wales<ENT> - John Hartson ( 12th, 56th and 83rd minutes ), Scott Young ( 24th )
France<SEP> <ENT>France<ENT> also took third place in the sprint, Magali Faure defeating ex-world champion Tanya Dubnicoff of Canada 2-0.
Russia<SEP> <ENT>Russia<ENT>, the only nation to have two riders in the field, made full use of their numerical superiority.
England<SEP>After bowling Somerset out for 83 on the opening morning at Grace Road, Leicestershire extended their first innings by 94 runs before being bowled out for 296 with <ENT>England<ENT> discard Andy Caddick taking three for 83.
England<SEP>Hussain, considered surplus to <ENT>England<ENT>'s one-day requirements, struck 158, his first championship century of the season, as Essex reached 372 and took a first innings lead of 82.
England<SEP>At the Oval, Surrey captain Chris Lewis, another man dumped by <ENT>England<ENT>, continued to silence his critics as he followed his four for 45 on Thursday with 80 not out on Friday in the match against Warwickshire.
England<SEP>He was well backed by <ENT>England<ENT> hopeful Mark Butcher who made 70 as Surrey closed on 429 for seven, a lead of 234.
England<SEP>The world's costliest footballer Alan Shearer was named as the new <ENT>England<ENT> captain on Friday.
England<SEP>Adams and Platt are both injured and will miss <ENT>England<ENT>'s opening World Cup qualifier against Moldova on Sunday.
Moldova<SEP>Adams and Platt are both injured and will miss England's opening World Cup qualifier against <ENT>Moldova<ENT> on Sunday.
ROMANIA<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>ROMANIA<ENT> BEAT LITHUANIA IN UNDER-21 MATCH.
LITHUANIA<SEP>SOCCER - ROMANIA BEAT <ENT>LITHUANIA<ENT> IN UNDER-21 MATCH.
Romania<SEP> <ENT>Romania<ENT> beat Lithuania 2-1 ( halftime 1-1 ) in their European under-21 soccer match on Friday.
Lithuania<SEP>Romania beat <ENT>Lithuania<ENT> 2-1 ( halftime 1-1 ) in their European under-21 soccer match on Friday.
Puerto Rico<SEP>Duran, whose 97-12 record spans three decades, hopes a win in the 10-round bout will earn him a rematch against <ENT>Puerto Rico<ENT>'s Hector " Macho " Camacho.
Pakistan<SEP>Quarter-final results in the Hong Kong Open on Friday ( prefix number denotes seeding ) : 1 - Jansher Khan ( <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> ) beat Mark Cairns ( England ) 15-10 15-6 15-7
England<SEP>Quarter-final results in the Hong Kong Open on Friday ( prefix number denotes seeding ) : 1 - Jansher Khan ( Pakistan ) beat Mark Cairns ( <ENT>England<ENT> ) 15-10 15-6 15-7
Brazil<SEP>Silva excused his absence from <ENT>Brazil<ENT>'s game against Russia, on Wednesday, and Saturday's match with the Netherlands by saying he had lost his passport.
Russia<SEP>Silva excused his absence from Brazil's game against <ENT>Russia<ENT>, on Wednesday, and Saturday's match with the Netherlands by saying he had lost his passport.
Netherlands<SEP>Silva excused his absence from Brazil's game against Russia, on Wednesday, and Saturday's match with the <ENT>Netherlands<ENT> by saying he had lost his passport.
Brussels<SEP>Berlin, <ENT>Brussels<ENT> and Zurich all belong to the most lucrative series in the sport, the Golden Four.
Bosnia<SEP>Atlanta Games silver medal winner Edwards has called on other leading athletes to take part in the Sarajevo meeting -- a goodwill gesture towards <ENT>Bosnia<ENT> as it recovers from the war in the Balkans -- two days after the grand prix final in Milan.
SRI LANKA<SEP>CRICKET - <ENT>SRI LANKA<ENT> BEAT AUSTRALIA BY FOUR WICKETS.
AUSTRALIA<SEP>CRICKET - SRI LANKA BEAT <ENT>AUSTRALIA<ENT> BY FOUR WICKETS.
Sri Lanka<SEP> <ENT>Sri Lanka<ENT> beat Australia by four wickets in the third match of the Singer World Series one-day ( 50 overs ) cricket tournament on Friday.
Australia<SEP>Sri Lanka beat <ENT>Australia<ENT> by four wickets in the third match of the Singer World Series one-day ( 50 overs ) cricket tournament on Friday.
Australia<SEP>Scores : <ENT>Australia<ENT> 228-9 in 50 overs, Sri Lanka 232-6 in 45.5 overs.
Sri Lanka<SEP>Scores : Australia 228-9 in 50 overs, <ENT>Sri Lanka<ENT> 232-6 in 45.5 overs.
AUSTRALIA<SEP>CRICKET - <ENT>AUSTRALIA<ENT> V SRI LANKA SCOREBOARD.
SRI LANKA<SEP>CRICKET - AUSTRALIA V <ENT>SRI LANKA<ENT> SCOREBOARD.
Australia<SEP>World Series cricket match between <ENT>Australia<ENT> and Sri Lanka on
Sri Lanka<SEP>World Series cricket match between Australia and <ENT>Sri Lanka<ENT> on
India<SEP>Next Series match : <ENT>India<ENT> v Zimbabwe, September 1.
Zimbabwe<SEP>Next Series match : India v <ENT>Zimbabwe<ENT>, September 1.
AUSTRALIA<SEP>CRICKET - <ENT>AUSTRALIA<ENT> 228-9 IN 50 OVERS V SRI LANKA.
SRI LANKA<SEP>CRICKET - AUSTRALIA 228-9 IN 50 OVERS V <ENT>SRI LANKA<ENT> .
Australia<SEP> <ENT>Australia<ENT> scored 228 for nine wickets in their 50 overs against Sri Lanka in the third day-night limited overs match of the Singer World Series tournament on Friday.
Sri Lanka<SEP>Australia scored 228 for nine wickets in their 50 overs against <ENT>Sri Lanka<ENT> in the third day-night limited overs match of the Singer World Series tournament on Friday.
AUSTRALIA<SEP>CRICKET - <ENT>AUSTRALIA<ENT> WIN TOSS AND CHOOSE TO BAT.
Chicago<SEP>The August <ENT>Chicago<ENT> NAPM rose 8.8 points to 60.0, its highest level since 62.6 in February 1995 and the largest monthly rise since December 1993.
Chicago<SEP>UK meals / feeds follow <ENT>Chicago<ENT> higher, trade slow.
Liechtenstein<SEP>Soccer - McCarthy names team to play <ENT>Liechtenstein<ENT>.
Liechtenstein<SEP>Irish soccer manager Mick McCarthy on Friday announced the team to play <ENT>Liechtenstein<ENT> in Saturday's World Cup qualifying match.
Chechnya<SEP>Russian Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin said on Friday that President Boris Yeltsin, who is vacationing outside Moscow, had backed security chief Alexander Lebed's peace plan for <ENT>Chechnya<ENT>, Interfax news agency said.
Moscow<SEP> <ENT>Moscow<ENT>, which wants to keep Chechnya as a part of the Russian Federation, sent troops to the region in December 1994 to quell its independence bid.
Chechnya<SEP>Moscow, which wants to keep <ENT>Chechnya<ENT> as a part of the Russian Federation, sent troops to the region in December 1994 to quell its independence bid.
Russian Federation<SEP>Moscow, which wants to keep Chechnya as a part of the <ENT>Russian Federation<ENT>, sent troops to the region in December 1994 to quell its independence bid.
Chechnya<SEP>Itar-Tass news agency quoted Lebed as saying that he would suggest to the rebels that the decision on <ENT>Chechnya<ENT>'s future political status be deferred by up to 10 years.
Chechnya<SEP>Russian peacemaker Alexander Lebed said he and rebel military leader Aslan Maskhadov agreed after overnight talks to defer the decision on whether <ENT>Chechnya<ENT> should be independent until December 31, 2001.
Russian Federation<SEP>" We just now signed a statement and attached the basic principles of relations between the <ENT>Russian Federation<ENT> and the Chechen Republic, " Lebed told reporters after he and Maskhadov signed a package of documents.
Chechen Republic<SEP>" We just now signed a statement and attached the basic principles of relations between the Russian Federation and the <ENT>Chechen Republic<ENT>, " Lebed told reporters after he and Maskhadov signed a package of documents.
Chechnya<SEP>Lebed said he and Maskhadov agreed to defer by more than five years the painful issue of <ENT>Chechnya<ENT>'s political status.
Moscow<SEP>Tens of thousands of people have died in the war, begun in late 1994 after <ENT>Moscow<ENT> sent troops to quell Chechnya's independence bid.
Chechnya<SEP>Tens of thousands of people have died in the war, begun in late 1994 after Moscow sent troops to quell <ENT>Chechnya<ENT>'s independence bid.
Russia<SEP>But <ENT>Russia<ENT> failed to win control over the whole of Chechnya and its troops suffered several humiliating defeats.
Belarus<SEP>The speaker of the <ENT>Belarus<ENT> parliament, Semyon Sharetsky, told Reuters that a draft constitution, due to be put to a national referendum on November 7, would dangerously increase the powers of the ruler.
Russia<SEP>Lukashenko, 41, won presidential polls in 1994 on promises to restore order, fight corruption and repair the strong links with <ENT>Russia<ENT> that were disrupted by the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Soviet Union<SEP>Lukashenko, 41, won presidential polls in 1994 on promises to restore order, fight corruption and repair the strong links with Russia that were disrupted by the collapse of the <ENT>Soviet Union<ENT>.
Moscow<SEP>Lukashenko signed a pact with <ENT>Moscow<ENT> in April to create a strong economic and political union which he believes could grow into a federation.
Moscow<SEP>But nationalist groups, scared by the prospect of renewed <ENT>Moscow<ENT> domination and Russia's backing for Lukashenko, protested against the deal.
Russia<SEP>But nationalist groups, scared by the prospect of renewed Moscow domination and <ENT>Russia<ENT>'s backing for Lukashenko, protested against the deal.
United States<SEP>The <ENT>United States<ENT> last week granted political asylum to two opposition leaders, Zenon Poznyak and Sergei Naumchik.
Poland<SEP> <ENT>Poland<ENT> revived diplomatic ties at ambassadorial level with Yugoslavia in April but economic links are almost moribund, despite the end of a three-year U.N. trade embargo imposed to punish Belgrade for its support of Bosnian Serbs.
Yugoslavia<SEP>Poland revived diplomatic ties at ambassadorial level with <ENT>Yugoslavia<ENT> in April but economic links are almost moribund, despite the end of a three-year U.N. trade embargo imposed to punish Belgrade for its support of Bosnian Serbs.
Belgrade<SEP>Poland revived diplomatic ties at ambassadorial level with Yugoslavia in April but economic links are almost moribund, despite the end of a three-year U.N. trade embargo imposed to punish <ENT>Belgrade<ENT> for its support of Bosnian Serbs.
Poland<SEP> <ENT>Poland<ENT> is seeking pacts on avoiding double taxation and wants cooperation in fighting crime.
Tripoli<SEP> <ENT>Tripoli<ENT> decks out for coup celebrations.
Libya<SEP>Green flags and banners praise the " great revolution " and promise defiance against United Nations sanctions imposed for <ENT>Libya<ENT>'s refusal to hand over for trial two suspects wanted in connection with the 1988 bombing of a Pan Am flight over Lockerbie, Scotland.
Wall Street<SEP>Twilight zone for <ENT>Wall Street<ENT> as political race heats up.
Wall Street<SEP>For <ENT>Wall Street<ENT>, this is the season to be cautious as the presidential contest puts the stock market in the twilight zone.
Wall Street<SEP>" The worst thing that could happen for financial markets is that if Clinton and Dole start to trade shots in the middle of the ring with one-upmanship, " said Hugh Johnson, chief investment officer at First Albany Corp. " That's when <ENT>Wall Street<ENT> will need to worry. "
White House<SEP>Clinton claims Dole's plan would increase the deficit, while the <ENT>White House<ENT> said some corporate taxes would be raised to offset the cost of the president's plan.
Wall Street<SEP>The experts said there are some unusual risks for the market from this year's political season because the rush to promise tax cuts to win votes could upset <ENT>Wall Street<ENT>'s expectations that Washington will balance the budget.
Washington<SEP>The experts said there are some unusual risks for the market from this year's political season because the rush to promise tax cuts to win votes could upset Wall Street's expectations that <ENT>Washington<ENT> will balance the budget.
Wall Street<SEP>The trick, they said, will be for the candidates to continue to convince <ENT>Wall Street<ENT> that the Treasury's 30-year bond -- the most closely-watched interest rate -- will fall to between 4 percent and 5 percent by the end of the decade.
Whitewater<SEP>Geraghty said that the one thing that could completely turn the election around are new findings in the <ENT>Whitewater<ENT> scandal that would damage the Clintons.
Wall Street<SEP>Right now, <ENT>Wall Street<ENT> is pondering the candidates.
Chicago<SEP>In 14 years as <ENT>Chicago<ENT>'s archbishop, he built a prayerful, saintly image and was deeply involved in world church issues and publicly committed to rooting out abuses by clergy.
Los Angeles<SEP>The spare, soft-spoken son of an Italian stonecutter took over the Chicago archdiocese, the nation's second-largest after <ENT>Los Angeles<ENT>, with 2.3 million parishioners, in 1982.
U.S.<SEP> <ENT>U.S.<ENT> tight-lipped on Libya's award to Farrakhan.
Libya<SEP>U.S. tight-lipped on <ENT>Libya<ENT>'s award to Farrakhan.
Libya<SEP>The State Department refused to speculate on Friday on what might happen in the case of Louis Farrakhan, the U.S. black leader who was awarded a $ 250,000 human rights prize by <ENT>Libya<ENT>.
Libya<SEP>The view of the U.S. government on ( Farrakhan's ) not accepting any gifts from <ENT>Libya<ENT> is well-known. "
Libya<SEP>The Treasury Department said <ENT>Libya<ENT> was on the U.S. list of states that sponsor international terrorism and noted that Tripoli has refused to hand over two Libyan suspects in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.
Tripoli<SEP>The Treasury Department said Libya was on the U.S. list of states that sponsor international terrorism and noted that <ENT>Tripoli<ENT> has refused to hand over two Libyan suspects in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.
Libya<SEP>That refusal led to the imposition of U.N. sanctions on <ENT>Libya<ENT>.
Bonn<SEP> <ENT>Bonn<ENT> appeals for Middle East peace.
Israel<SEP> <ENT>Israel<ENT> announced this week the expansion of Jewish West Bank settlements surrounding Jerusalem and the demolition of an Arab community centre in East Jerusalem.
Bonn<SEP>Erdmann told reporters <ENT>Bonn<ENT> supported European Union efforts to persuade Israel to stop further Jewish settlement on the West Bank.
Israel<SEP>Erdmann told reporters Bonn supported European Union efforts to persuade <ENT>Israel<ENT> to stop further Jewish settlement on the West Bank.
Middle East<SEP>The ministry said Levy and Kinkel would discuss the <ENT>Middle East<ENT> process and German-Israeli relations at their meeting on September 9.
France<SEP> <ENT>France<ENT> expels African, Air Paris unions protest.
France<SEP> <ENT>France<ENT> on Friday expelled another African man seized in a police raid on a Paris church as about 100 Air France workers denounced " charters of shame " used to fly illegal immigrants home.
Canada<SEP> <ENT>Canada<ENT>'s 8.0 percent bond due 2023 fell C$ 0.45 to C$ 101.15 to yield 7.894 percent.
Canada<SEP>Statistics <ENT>Canada<ENT> on Friday reported Canada's current account moved to a higher-than-expected C$ 1.15 billion second quarter surplus from a C$ 1.62 billion deficit in the first quarter.
Syria<SEP> <ENT>Syria<ENT> slams Israel on settlements.
Israel<SEP>Syria slams <ENT>Israel<ENT> on settlements.
Syria<SEP> <ENT>Syria<ENT> on Friday condemned Israel's settlement policy and said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was preparing for war with Arabs.
Israel<SEP>Syria on Friday condemned <ENT>Israel<ENT>'s settlement policy and said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was preparing for war with Arabs.
Israel<SEP>" <ENT>Israel<ENT> could not confront a united Arab stand or usurp their rights because the Arab rights could be regained when they achieve unity and solidarity, " Damascus radio said.
Israel<SEP>It welcomed the international criticism of <ENT>Israel<ENT>'s settlement policies but called for practical steps to force the Israeli government to abandon this policy.
Israel<SEP>" It is important to translate the criticism into pressuring action to prevent <ENT>Israel<ENT> from undermining the big international efforts aimed at making the peace process achieve success, " the radio said.
Syria<SEP> <ENT>Syria<ENT> and Arabs have been dismayed by Netanyahu's refusal to trade the occupied Arab lands for peace, his support for the expansion of settlements and his insistance on Jerusalem as a unifed capital for Israel.
Syria<SEP> <ENT>Syria<ENT> has held sporadic peace talks with Israel since 1991 without achieving a breakthrough.
Israel<SEP>Syria has held sporadic peace talks with <ENT>Israel<ENT> since 1991 without achieving a breakthrough.
Egypt<SEP>Police have detained 26 suspected members of <ENT>Egypt<ENT>'s largest militant group al-Gama'a al-Islamiya ( Islamic Group ), government newspapers reported on Friday.
Israel<SEP> <ENT>Israel<ENT> blocks Palestinian pilgrims' progress.
Israel<SEP>Palestinian President Arafat, attacking <ENT>Israel<ENT>'s decision to expand Jewish settlements and its policy on Jerusalem, went before the Palestinian legislature on Wednesday to urge the two million Arabs in the West Bank and Gaza to go to the holy city.
Jerusalem<SEP>Palestinian President Arafat, attacking Israel's decision to expand Jewish settlements and its policy on <ENT>Jerusalem<ENT>, went before the Palestinian legislature on Wednesday to urge the two million Arabs in the West Bank and Gaza to go to the holy city.
Israel<SEP>Palestinians have been banned by <ENT>Israel<ENT> from travelling from the West Bank to Jerusalem since suicide bombings by Moslem militants killed 59 people in the Jewish state in February and March.
Israel<SEP>And Israeli checkpoints have circled Jerusalem since 1993, a concrete and constant reminder of <ENT>Israel<ENT>'s hold on a city it considers its eternal capital.
Jerusalem<SEP>I am entitled to see <ENT>Jerusalem<ENT>, " he said.
Wall Street<SEP>Orders increased 1.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted $ 317.6 billion, significantly stronger than the 1 percent rise forecast by <ENT>Wall Street<ENT> economists.
Wall Street<SEP>Analysts said <ENT>Wall Street<ENT> had grown accustomed to a moderate Republican in the form of Democratic President Clinton.
Iraq<SEP>Oil markets rose sharply on a combination of low stocks, two hurricanes and allegations of illicit trading by <ENT>Iraq<ENT>.
London<SEP>Overseas, <ENT>London<ENT>'s FTSE 100 index had earlier climbed to 3,8921.1 just below its record of 3,922.1, before edging down through the afternoon session to finish the day at 3,885.0, a fall of 33.7 points.
Chechnya<SEP>The head of an international mediating mission defended its record on Friday in the face of criticism by pro-Moscow leaders in breakway <ENT>Chechnya<ENT> and insisted it was doing its best to bring peace to the region.
Chechnya<SEP>Cotti said <ENT>Chechnya<ENT> must remain part of Russia, but the solution to the conflict would be to accord the region maximum autonomy within Russia's borders.
Russia<SEP>" There is no doubt that Chechnya, according to OSCE principles, belongs to a state called <ENT>Russia<ENT>, " he said, pointing out that Russia was an OSCE member and it was not the organisation's policy to challenge members' sovereignty.
Chechnya<SEP> <ENT>Chechnya<ENT> must be accorded the maximum autonomy possible within the framework of Russian integrity, " said Cotti.
Nagorno-Karabakh<SEP>" The main subject ( of the talks ) was the search for a peaceful solution for <ENT>Nagorno-Karabakh<ENT>, " the source said.
Azerbaijan<SEP> <ENT>Azerbaijan<ENT> has said it is prepared to grant autonomy to Nagorno-Karabakh if Armenian forces pull out, but will not accept Armenia's demands for the independence of the enclave.
Nagorno-Karabakh<SEP>Azerbaijan has said it is prepared to grant autonomy to <ENT>Nagorno-Karabakh<ENT> if Armenian forces pull out, but will not accept Armenia's demands for the independence of the enclave.
Armenia<SEP>Azerbaijan has said it is prepared to grant autonomy to Nagorno-Karabakh if Armenian forces pull out, but will not accept <ENT>Armenia<ENT>'s demands for the independence of the enclave.
Russia<SEP>Interfax said the discussions were being held in parallel with peace talks mediated by the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe ( OSCE ) and the broad-based Minsk Group of countries led by <ENT>Russia<ENT> and Finland.
Finland<SEP>Interfax said the discussions were being held in parallel with peace talks mediated by the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe ( OSCE ) and the broad-based Minsk Group of countries led by Russia and <ENT>Finland<ENT>.
Norway<SEP> <ENT>Norway<ENT> rules the island group under the terms of a 1920s international treaty which gave many other nations the right to establish setttlements and exploit the coal that is still mined there.
HK<SEP> <ENT>HK<ENT> has infrastructure in place for post-97 - Tsang.
Hong Kong<SEP> <ENT>Hong Kong<ENT> Financial Secretary Donald Tsang said on Friday that the territory had the " infrastructural hardware " to make a success of its future under Chinese sovereignty from mid-1997.
Hong Kong<SEP> <ENT>Hong Kong<ENT> also had the necessary " constitutional infrastructure " in place, with the promise of autonomy in running its affairs after the handover from Britain to China.
Britain<SEP>Hong Kong also had the necessary " constitutional infrastructure " in place, with the promise of autonomy in running its affairs after the handover from <ENT>Britain<ENT> to China.
China<SEP>Hong Kong also had the necessary " constitutional infrastructure " in place, with the promise of autonomy in running its affairs after the handover from Britain to <ENT>China<ENT>.
Hong Kong<SEP>" What this means in practice is that <ENT>Hong Kong<ENT> will go on raising its own taxes, issuing its own currency, setting its own expenditure priorities and managing its own enormous financial reserves, " Tsang said.
Hong Kong<SEP>But for the great majority of us, <ENT>Hong Kong<ENT> is our home and Hong Kong's future is our future. "
Indonesia<SEP>Around 2,000 of <ENT>Indonesia<ENT>'s controversial Timor national car made by Kia Motor Corp of South Korea arrived at Jakarta's Tanjung Priok port on Thursday.
Singapore<SEP> <ENT>Singapore<ENT> hangs Thai drug trafficker.
Singapore<SEP> <ENT>Singapore<ENT> hanged a Thai farmer at Changi Prison on Friday for drug trafficking, the Central Narcotics Bureau ( CNB ) said.
Singapore<SEP> <ENT>Singapore<ENT> has a mandatory death sentence for anyone over 18 years of age found guilty of trafficking in more than 15 grams ( half an ounce ) of heroin, 30 grams ( an ounce ) of morphine or 500 grams ( 18 oz ) of cannabis or marijuana.
Israel<SEP>In Jerusalem, Israeli security forces were bracing for thousands of Palestinians expected to answer Arafat's call earlier this week to come to the city holy to Moslems, Arabs and Jews to pray in protest against <ENT>Israel<ENT>'s settlement policy in the West Bank and delay in peace negotiations.
Israel<SEP> <ENT>Israel<ENT>, which captured and annexed East Jerusalem in 1967, says it will never cede any part of the city.
Israel<SEP>Arafat, who made an interim peace deal with <ENT>Israel<ENT> in 1993 that set up self-rule, says he will only visit Jerusalem once Israeli occupation has ended.
Israel<SEP>Security Council members expressed concern on Thursday that <ENT>Israel<ENT>'s bulldozing of a Palestinian day-care centre for the disabled might further injure the Middle East peace process.
Israel<SEP>Responding to a letter from the the Palestinian U.N. observer mission, Security Council President Tono Eitel of Germany said that members asked him to convey their views to <ENT>Israel<ENT>'s charge d'affaires, David Peleg.
Israel<SEP>The Palestinian letter from Marwan Jilani said the destruction of the Jerusalem centre was an effort by <ENT>Israel<ENT> to " alter the character, demographic composition and status of the Holy City of Jerusalem " and violated agreements between Israel and the Palestinian Liberation Organisation.
Israel<SEP>The Palestinian letter from Marwan Jilani said the destruction of the Jerusalem centre was an effort by <ENT>Israel<ENT> to " alter the character, demographic composition and status of the Holy City of Jerusalem " and violated agreements between Israel and the Palestinian Liberation Organisation.
Canada<SEP> <ENT>Canada<ENT> had recently donated $ 30 million to the centre, called the Burj al-Laqlaq Society.
Burj al-Laqlaq Society<SEP>Canada had recently donated $ 30 million to the centre, called the <ENT>Burj al-Laqlaq Society<ENT>.
Brazil<SEP>In the event, coach John Toshack decided not to use Silva, who had claimed he did not join the <ENT>Brazil<ENT> squad because he had lost his passport.
ISRAEL<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>ISRAEL<ENT> BEAT BULGARIA IN EUROPEAN UNDER-21 QUALIFIER.
BULGARIA<SEP>SOCCER - ISRAEL BEAT <ENT>BULGARIA<ENT> IN EUROPEAN UNDER-21 QUALIFIER.
Israel<SEP> <ENT>Israel<ENT> 2, Bulgaria 0 ( halftime 0-0 ) Scorers : Haim Hajaj ( 47th ), Nir Sivilia ( 57th ).
Bulgaria<SEP>Israel 2, <ENT>Bulgaria<ENT> 0 ( halftime 0-0 ) Scorers : Haim Hajaj ( 47th ), Nir Sivilia ( 57th ).
Republic of Ireland<SEP>The <ENT>Republic of Ireland<ENT>'s new-look side dispelled painful memories of their last visit to Liechtenstein by beating the Alpine part-timers 5-0 in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday.
Ireland<SEP>Quinn added his second and <ENT>Ireland<ENT>'s fifth just after the hour to complete the rout and give the Irish their biggest-ever away win.
Ireland<SEP>The result helped erase memories of <ENT>Ireland<ENT>'s visit to the Eschen stadium 14 months ago, when Jack Charlton's side were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw which ultimately cost them a place in the European championship finals.
IRELAND<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>IRELAND<ENT> BEAT LIECHTENSTEIN 5-0 IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER.
LIECHTENSTEIN<SEP>SOCCER - IRELAND BEAT <ENT>LIECHTENSTEIN<ENT> 5-0 IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER.
Republic of Ireland<SEP>The <ENT>Republic of Ireland<ENT> beat Liechtenstein 5-0 ( halftime 4-0 ) in a World Cup soccer European group 8 qualifier on Saturday.
Liechtenstein<SEP>The Republic of Ireland beat <ENT>Liechtenstein<ENT> 5-0 ( halftime 4-0 ) in a World Cup soccer European group 8 qualifier on Saturday.
SLOVAKIA<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>SLOVAKIA<ENT> BEAT FAROES IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER.
FAROES<SEP>SOCCER - SLOVAKIA BEAT <ENT>FAROES<ENT> IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER.
Slovakia<SEP> <ENT>Slovakia<ENT> beat the Faroe Islands 2-1 ( halftime 1-0 ) in their World Cup soccer European group six qualifying match on Saturday.
Faroe Islands<SEP>Slovakia beat the <ENT>Faroe Islands<ENT> 2-1 ( halftime 1-0 ) in their World Cup soccer European group six qualifying match on Saturday.
ENGLAND<SEP>CRICKET - <ENT>ENGLAND<ENT> BEAT PAKISTAN BY 107 RUNS IN SECOND ONE-DAYER.
PAKISTAN<SEP>CRICKET - ENGLAND BEAT <ENT>PAKISTAN<ENT> BY 107 RUNS IN SECOND ONE-DAYER.
England<SEP> <ENT>England<ENT> beat Pakistan by 107 runs in the second one-day international at Edgbaston on Saturday to take the series 2-0.
Pakistan<SEP>England beat <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> by 107 runs in the second one-day international at Edgbaston on Saturday to take the series 2-0.
Edgbaston<SEP>England beat Pakistan by 107 runs in the second one-day international at <ENT>Edgbaston<ENT> on Saturday to take the series 2-0.
England<SEP>Scores : <ENT>England<ENT> 292-8 innings closed ( N. Knight 113 ), Pakistan 185 ( Ijaz Ahmed 79 ; A. Hollioake 4-23 )
Pakistan<SEP>Scores : England 292-8 innings closed ( N. Knight 113 ), <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> 185 ( Ijaz Ahmed 79 ; A. Hollioake 4-23 )
Italy<SEP> <ENT>Italy<ENT> ( Adler Capelli, Cristiano Citto, Andrea Collinelli, Mauro Trentino ) 4:00.958 ( world record ) beat Russia ( Anton Chantyr, Edouard Gritsoun, Nikolai Kouznetsov ) 4:06.534.
Russia<SEP>Italy ( Adler Capelli, Cristiano Citto, Andrea Collinelli, Mauro Trentino ) 4:00.958 ( world record ) beat <ENT>Russia<ENT> ( Anton Chantyr, Edouard Gritsoun, Nikolai Kouznetsov ) 4:06.534.
France<SEP> <ENT>France<ENT> ( Cyril Bos, Philippe Ermenault, Jean-Michel Monin, Francis Moreau ) 4:05.104 beat Germany ( Guido Fulst, Danilo Hondo, Thorsten Rund, Heiko Szonn ) 4:05.463
Germany<SEP>France ( Cyril Bos, Philippe Ermenault, Jean-Michel Monin, Francis Moreau ) 4:05.104 beat <ENT>Germany<ENT> ( Guido Fulst, Danilo Hondo, Thorsten Rund, Heiko Szonn ) 4:05.463
Germany<SEP> <ENT>Germany<ENT> take the bronze medal as fastest losing semifinalist.
Pakistan<SEP> <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> won the toss and put England in to bat in the second limited overs cricket international at Edgbaston on Saturday.
England<SEP>Pakistan won the toss and put <ENT>England<ENT> in to bat in the second limited overs cricket international at Edgbaston on Saturday.
England<SEP>Surrey all-rounder Adam Hollioake was making his <ENT>England<ENT> debut, replacing Lancashire batsman Graham Lloyd, with seamer Peter Martin again being omitted from the 13.
Pakistan<SEP> <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> kept the side who lost to England by five wickets at Old Trafford on Thursday in the first of the three one-day matches.
England<SEP>Pakistan kept the side who lost to <ENT>England<ENT> by five wickets at Old Trafford on Thursday in the first of the three one-day matches.
England<SEP> <ENT>England<ENT> : Mike Atherton ( captain ), Nick Knight, Alec Stewart, Graham Thorpe, Matthew Maynard, Adam Hollioake, Ronnie Irani, Robert Croft, Darren Gough, Dean Headley, Alan Mullally.
Pakistan<SEP> <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> : Aamir Sohail, Saeed Anwar, Ijaz Ahmed, Salim Malik, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Wasim Akram ( captain ), Moin Khan, Saqlain Mushtaq, Mushtaq Ahmed, Waqar Younis, Ata-ur-Rehman.
Texas<SEP>Rodriguez's 18th homer, off Chad Ogea ( 7-5 ) in the first, gave <ENT>Texas<ENT> a 2-0 lead.
Texas<SEP>" It's not something I'm going to try to explain, " said <ENT>Texas<ENT> manager Johnny Oates about his team winning seven of the 10 meetings from Cleveland this season.
West<SEP>Texas's lead over Seattle in the <ENT>West<ENT> increased to six.
New York<SEP> <ENT>New York<ENT> snapped a season-high five-game losing streak and also got homers from Mariano Duncan, Darryl Strawberry and Jim Leyritz.
Chicago<SEP>Danny Tartabull added two hits and three RBI as all <ENT>Chicago<ENT> got at least one hit.
Kansas City<SEP> <ENT>Kansas City<ENT> has scored only one run in two games.
WALES<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>WALES<ENT> BEAT SAN MARINO IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER.
SAN MARINO<SEP>SOCCER - WALES BEAT <ENT>SAN MARINO<ENT> IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER.
Wales<SEP> <ENT>Wales<ENT> beat San Marino 6-0 ( halftime 4-0 ) in a World Cup soccer European group 7 qualifier on Saturday.
San Marino<SEP>Wales beat <ENT>San Marino<ENT> 6-0 ( halftime 4-0 ) in a World Cup soccer European group 7 qualifier on Saturday.
UKRAINE<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>UKRAINE<ENT> BEAT NORTHERN IRELAND IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER.
NORTHERN IRELAND<SEP>SOCCER - UKRAINE BEAT <ENT>NORTHERN IRELAND<ENT> IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER.
Ukraine<SEP> <ENT>Ukraine<ENT> beat Northern Ireland 1-0 ( halftime 0-0 ) in a World Cup soccer European group nine qualifier on Saturday.
Northern Ireland<SEP>Ukraine beat <ENT>Northern Ireland<ENT> 1-0 ( halftime 0-0 ) in a World Cup soccer European group nine qualifier on Saturday.
Leicester<SEP>Former Wallaby captain Michael Lynagh began his career in English club rugby in impeccable fashion on Saturday to frustrate his old coach Bob Dwyer on his league coaching debut with <ENT>Leicester<ENT>.
England<SEP>French centre Philippe Sella also enjoyed a good game alongside Lynagh, although the home team scored only one try through <ENT>England<ENT> scrum-half Kyran Bracken.
England<SEP>Former <ENT>England<ENT> captain Will Carling, handed the kicking duties, finished with 20 points.
Canada<SEP> <ENT>Canada<ENT> beat Panama 3-1 ( halftime 2-0 ) in their CONCACAF semifinal phase qualifying match for the 1998 World Cup on Friday.
Panama<SEP>Canada beat <ENT>Panama<ENT> 3-1 ( halftime 2-0 ) in their CONCACAF semifinal phase qualifying match for the 1998 World Cup on Friday.
Canada<SEP> <ENT>Canada<ENT> - Aunger ( 41st min, pen ), Paul Peschisolido ( 42nd ), Carlo Corrazin ( 87th )
Panama<SEP> <ENT>Panama<ENT> - Jorge Luis Dely Valdes ( 50th )
New Zealand<SEP>They scored three tries in recording their highest total against <ENT>New Zealand<ENT>, salvaging some pride in a season in which the world champions have lost five out of eight tests.
New Zealand<SEP>It also ended a run of nine successive victories this year for <ENT>New Zealand<ENT> but arrived too late to prevent a 2-1 series defeat and an historic first All Black series triumph on South African soil.
South Africa<SEP> <ENT>South Africa<ENT> - 15 - Andre Joubert, 14 - Justin Swart, 13 - Japie Mulder ( Joel Stransky, 48 mins ) 12 - Danie van Schalkwyk, 11 - Pieter Hendriks ; 10 - Henry Honiball, 9 - Joost van der Westhuizen ; 8 - Gary Teichmann ( captain ), 7 - Andre Venter ( Wayne Fyvie, 75 ), 6 - Ruben Kruge, 5 - Mark Andrews ( Fritz van Heerden, 39 ), 4 - Kobus Wiese, 3 - Marius Hurter, 2 - James Dalton, 1 - Dawie Theron ( Garry Pagel, 66 ).
New Zealand<SEP> <ENT>New Zealand<ENT> - 15 - Christian Cullen ( Alama Ieremia, 70 ), 14 - Jeff Wilson, 13 - Walter Little, 12 - Frank Bunce, 11 - Glen Osborne ; 10 - Andrew Mehrtens, 9 - Justin Marshall ; 8 - Zinzan Brooke, 7 - Josh Kronfeld, 6 - Michael Jones ( Glenn Taylor, 53 ), 5 - Robin Brooke, 4 - Ian Jones, 3 - Olo Brown, 2 - Sean Fitzpatrick ( captain ), 1 - Craig Dowd.
SOUTH AFRICA<SEP>RUGBY UNION - <ENT>SOUTH AFRICA<ENT> BEAT ALL BLACKS 32-22.
South Africa<SEP> <ENT>South Africa<ENT> beat New Zealand 32-22 ( haltime 16-8 ) in the final test match of their three-test series at Ellis Park on Saturday.
New Zealand<SEP>South Africa beat <ENT>New Zealand<ENT> 32-22 ( haltime 16-8 ) in the final test match of their three-test series at Ellis Park on Saturday.
South Africa<SEP> <ENT>South Africa<ENT> - Tries : Joost van der Westhuizen ( 2 ), Andre Joubert.
New Zealand<SEP> <ENT>New Zealand<ENT> - Tries : Sean Fitzpatrick, Walter Little, Justin Marshall.
New Zealand<SEP> <ENT>New Zealand<ENT> win test series 2-1.
MAURITANIA<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>MAURITANIA<ENT> DISSOLVES NATIONAL TEAM AFTER CUP EXIT.
Mauritania<SEP> <ENT>Mauritania<ENT>'s soccer federation dissolved the national team and suspended this season's domestic championship on Saturday in the wake of the country's failure to qualify for the African Nations' Cup.
Mauritania<SEP>" Since <ENT>Mauritania<ENT> has been eliminated on all fronts and the next commitments are not for another two years, we have reason to take a break, " federation president Mohamed Lemine Cheiguer said.
Benin<SEP>The North Africans were held to a goalless draw by <ENT>Benin<ENT> on Friday after losing the first leg of their qualifying tie 4-1.
MAURITANIA<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>MAURITANIA<ENT> DRAW WITH BENIN IN AFRICAN NATIONS CUP.
BENIN<SEP>SOCCER - MAURITANIA DRAW WITH <ENT>BENIN<ENT> IN AFRICAN NATIONS CUP.
Mauritania<SEP> <ENT>Mauritania<ENT> drew 0-0 with Benin in their African Nations Cup preliminary round, second leg soccer match on Friday.
Benin<SEP>Mauritania drew 0-0 with <ENT>Benin<ENT> in their African Nations Cup preliminary round, second leg soccer match on Friday.
Benin<SEP> <ENT>Benin<ENT> won 4-1 on aggregate.
England<SEP> <ENT>England<ENT>'s irrepressible midfielder Paul Gascoigne was up to his old tricks on Saturday, pulling down his team mate Paul Ince's trousers in front of an astonished crowd in Moldova.
England<SEP>Ince was clambering over a wall at the Republican stadium in Chisinau as Glenn Hoddle's <ENT>England<ENT> players tried to escape heavy rain during an under-21 clash.
England<SEP> <ENT>England<ENT> face Moldova in a World Cup qualifier in the same stadium on Sunday.
Moldova<SEP>England face <ENT>Moldova<ENT> in a World Cup qualifier in the same stadium on Sunday.
ROMANIA<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>ROMANIA<ENT> BEAT LITHUANIA IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER.
LITHUANIA<SEP>SOCCER - ROMANIA BEAT <ENT>LITHUANIA<ENT> IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER.
Romania<SEP> <ENT>Romania<ENT> beat Lithuania 3-0 ( halftime 1-0 ) in a World Cup soccer European group 8 qualifier on Saturday.
Lithuania<SEP>Romania beat <ENT>Lithuania<ENT> 3-0 ( halftime 1-0 ) in a World Cup soccer European group 8 qualifier on Saturday.
Romania<SEP> <ENT>Romania<ENT> - Viorel Moldovan ( 21st minute ), Dan Petrescu ( 65th ), Constantin Galca ( 77th )
ARMENIA<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>ARMENIA<ENT> AND PORTUGAL DRAW 0-0 IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER.
PORTUGAL<SEP>SOCCER - ARMENIA AND <ENT>PORTUGAL<ENT> DRAW 0-0 IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER.
Armenia<SEP> <ENT>Armenia<ENT> and Portugal drew 0-0 in a World Cup soccer European group 9 qualifier on Saturday.
Portugal<SEP>Armenia and <ENT>Portugal<ENT> drew 0-0 in a World Cup soccer European group 9 qualifier on Saturday.
AZERBAIJAN<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>AZERBAIJAN<ENT> BEAT SWITZERLAND IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER.
SWITZERLAND<SEP>SOCCER - AZERBAIJAN BEAT <ENT>SWITZERLAND<ENT> IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER.
Azerbaijan<SEP> <ENT>Azerbaijan<ENT> beat Switzerland 1-0 ( halftime 1-0 ) in their World Cup soccer European group three qualifying match on Saturday.
Switzerland<SEP>Azerbaijan beat <ENT>Switzerland<ENT> 1-0 ( halftime 1-0 ) in their World Cup soccer European group three qualifying match on Saturday.
SWEDEN<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>SWEDEN<ENT> BEAT LATVIA IN EUROPEAN UNDER-21 QUALIFIER.
LATVIA<SEP>SOCCER - SWEDEN BEAT <ENT>LATVIA<ENT> IN EUROPEAN UNDER-21 QUALIFIER.
Sweden<SEP> <ENT>Sweden<ENT> beat Latvia 2-0 ( halftime 0-0 ) in a European under-21 soccer championship qualifier on Saturday.
Latvia<SEP>Sweden beat <ENT>Latvia<ENT> 2-0 ( halftime 0-0 ) in a European under-21 soccer championship qualifier on Saturday.
BELARUS<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>BELARUS<ENT> BEAT ESTONIA IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER.
ESTONIA<SEP>SOCCER - BELARUS BEAT <ENT>ESTONIA<ENT> IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER.
Belarus<SEP> <ENT>Belarus<ENT> beat Estonia 1-0 ( halftime 1-0 ) in a World Cup soccer European group 4 qualifier on Saturday.
Estonia<SEP>Belarus beat <ENT>Estonia<ENT> 1-0 ( halftime 1-0 ) in a World Cup soccer European group 4 qualifier on Saturday.
ENGLAND<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>ENGLAND<ENT> BEAT MOLDOVA IN UNDER-21 QUALIFIER.
MOLDOVA<SEP>SOCCER - ENGLAND BEAT <ENT>MOLDOVA<ENT> IN UNDER-21 QUALIFIER.
England<SEP> <ENT>England<ENT> beat Moldova 2-0 ( halftime 1-0 ) in a European Under-21 soccer championship group 2 qualifier on Saturday.
Moldova<SEP>England beat <ENT>Moldova<ENT> 2-0 ( halftime 1-0 ) in a European Under-21 soccer championship group 2 qualifier on Saturday.
Pakistan<SEP>Semifinal results in the Hong Kong Open on Saturday ( prefix number denotes seeding ) : 1 - Jansher Khan ( <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> ) beat Anthony Hill ( Australia ) 15-7 17-15 14-15 15-8 2 - Rodney Eyles ( Australia ) beat 4 - Peter Nicol ( Scotland ) 15-10 8-15 15-10 15-4
Australia<SEP>Semifinal results in the Hong Kong Open on Saturday ( prefix number denotes seeding ) : 1 - Jansher Khan ( Pakistan ) beat Anthony Hill ( <ENT>Australia<ENT> ) 15-7 17-15 14-15 15-8 2 - Rodney Eyles ( Australia ) beat 4 - Peter Nicol ( Scotland ) 15-10 8-15 15-10 15-4
Australia<SEP>Semifinal results in the Hong Kong Open on Saturday ( prefix number denotes seeding ) : 1 - Jansher Khan ( Pakistan ) beat Anthony Hill ( <ENT>Australia<ENT> ) 15-7 17-15 14-15 15-8 2 - Rodney Eyles ( Australia ) beat 4 - Peter Nicol ( Scotland ) 15-10 8-15 15-10 15-4
Scotland<SEP>Semifinal results in the Hong Kong Open on Saturday ( prefix number denotes seeding ) : 1 - Jansher Khan ( Pakistan ) beat Anthony Hill ( Australia ) 15-7 17-15 14-15 15-8 2 - Rodney Eyles ( Australia ) beat 4 - Peter Nicol ( <ENT>Scotland<ENT> ) 15-10 8-15 15-10 15-4
Spain<SEP>This year's Fed Cup finalists -- defending champion <ENT>Spain<ENT> and the United States -- will hit the road to open the 1997 women's international team competition, based on the draw conducted Saturday at the U.S. Open.
United States<SEP>This year's Fed Cup finalists -- defending champion Spain and the <ENT>United States<ENT> -- will hit the road to open the 1997 women's international team competition, based on the draw conducted Saturday at the U.S. Open.
Spain<SEP> <ENT>Spain<ENT> travels to Belgium, while the U.S. team heads to the Netherlands for first-round matches March 1-2.
Netherlands<SEP>Spain travels to Belgium, while the U.S. team heads to the <ENT>Netherlands<ENT> for first-round matches March 1-2.
Germany<SEP>The other two first-round ties will pit hosts <ENT>Germany<ENT> against the Czech Republic and visiting France against Japan.
Czech Republic<SEP>The other two first-round ties will pit hosts Germany against the <ENT>Czech Republic<ENT> and visiting France against Japan.
France<SEP>The other two first-round ties will pit hosts Germany against the Czech Republic and visiting <ENT>France<ENT> against Japan.
Japan<SEP>The other two first-round ties will pit hosts Germany against the Czech Republic and visiting France against <ENT>Japan<ENT>.
Spain<SEP>Life on the road this year did not slow the Americans, who will try to avenge their 3-2 defeat in the final last year when they host <ENT>Spain<ENT> on September 28-29 in Atlantic City.
U.S.<SEP>" Last year we stood on the court after we had lost and we put out hands together and made it our committment to bring back the Cup, " <ENT>U.S.<ENT> captain Billie Jean King said at the draw. "
United States<SEP>The <ENT>United States<ENT> edged Austria in Salzburg 3-2 in the opening round in April, and then blanked Japan 5-0 in Nagoya last month in the semifinals.
Austria<SEP>The United States edged <ENT>Austria<ENT> in Salzburg 3-2 in the opening round in April, and then blanked Japan 5-0 in Nagoya last month in the semifinals.
Japan<SEP>The United States edged Austria in Salzburg 3-2 in the opening round in April, and then blanked <ENT>Japan<ENT> 5-0 in Nagoya last month in the semifinals.
Japan<SEP>The victory against <ENT>Japan<ENT> marked the Fed Cup debut of Monica Seles, who became a naturalised U.S. citizen in 1994.
Spain<SEP>If she can get that threesome together, King will feel good about her chances against the <ENT>Spain<ENT>'s formidable duo of Arantxa Sanchez Vicario and Conchita Martinez.
United States<SEP>The <ENT>United States<ENT> beat El Salvador 3-1 ( halftime 1-0 ) in an international soccer friendly on Friday.
El Salvador<SEP>The United States beat <ENT>El Salvador<ENT> 3-1 ( halftime 1-0 ) in an international soccer friendly on Friday.
Chicago<SEP>Cubs shortstop Jose Hernandez committed three of <ENT>Chicago<ENT>'s four errors.
Atlanta<SEP>Mike Mordecai singled, doubled and homered for <ENT>Atlanta<ENT>, which has won 14 of its last 19 games and has the best record in the majors, 84-50.
Montreal<SEP>Mike Oquist allowed one <ENT>Montreal<ENT> hit in the ninth.
Montreal<SEP> <ENT>Montreal<ENT> lost for the ninth time in 14 games.
AUSTRIA<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>AUSTRIA<ENT> DOMINATE SCOTLAND IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER.
SCOTLAND<SEP>SOCCER - AUSTRIA DOMINATE <ENT>SCOTLAND<ENT> IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER.
Austria<SEP> <ENT>Austria<ENT> 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.
Scotland<SEP>Austria dominated their World Cup group four qualifier against <ENT>Scotland<ENT> on Saturday with wave after wave of attacks but were unable to penetrate the visitors' defence and had to settle for a goalless draw.
Scotland<SEP> <ENT>Scotland<ENT>, who thrashed Belarus 5-1 in their opening group four match, were unable to repeat their performance.
Belarus<SEP>Scotland, who thrashed <ENT>Belarus<ENT> 5-1 in their opening group four match, were unable to repeat their performance.
Austria<SEP> <ENT>Austria<ENT>'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.
Scotland<SEP>Everton's Duncan Ferguson went close for <ENT>Scotland<ENT> in the 65th minute when he forced Austrian goalkeeper Michael Konsel to a diving save.
Scotland<SEP>Two <ENT>Scotland<ENT> players were shown yellow cards, captain Gary McAllister for bringing down Andreas Heraf and Ferguson for arguing against the referee's decision.
Austria<SEP> <ENT>Austria<ENT> : 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.
Scotland<SEP> <ENT>Scotland<ENT> : 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.
FRANCE<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>FRANCE<ENT> LAUNCH 1998 WORLD CUP BUILD-UP WITH 2-0 WIN.
France<SEP>Euro 96 absentee Nicolas Ouedec and Youri Djorkaeff scored the goals as 1998 World Cup hosts <ENT>France<ENT> beat Mexico 2-0 in a friendly international on Saturday.
Mexico<SEP>Euro 96 absentee Nicolas Ouedec and Youri Djorkaeff scored the goals as 1998 World Cup hosts France beat <ENT>Mexico<ENT> 2-0 in a friendly international on Saturday.
France<SEP>The victory extended to 29 matches <ENT>France<ENT>'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.
France<SEP>Both goals came early in the second half after <ENT>France<ENT> had surprised the Mexicans with three half-time substitutions.
France<SEP>After a sterile first half, <ENT>France<ENT> injected more sting in midfield with the introduction of Juventus's Zinedine Zidane.
France<SEP>Jacquet, beginning the 22-month countdown to <ENT>France<ENT>'s hosting of the World Cup finals, said : " We have an identity ( as a team ) which we are going to work on. "
France<SEP> <ENT>France<ENT> - 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 )
Mexico<SEP> <ENT>Mexico<ENT> - 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 ).
FRANCE<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>FRANCE<ENT> BEAT MEXICO 2-0 IN FRIENDLY.
MEXICO<SEP>SOCCER - FRANCE BEAT <ENT>MEXICO<ENT> 2-0 IN FRIENDLY.
France<SEP> <ENT>France<ENT> beat Mexico 2-0 ( halftime 0-0 ) in a friendly soccer international on Saturday.
Mexico<SEP>France beat <ENT>Mexico<ENT> 2-0 ( halftime 0-0 ) in a friendly soccer international on Saturday.
BELGIUM<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>BELGIUM<ENT> SCRAPE PAST TURKEY DESPITE CROWD TROUBLE.
TURKEY<SEP>SOCCER - BELGIUM SCRAPE PAST <ENT>TURKEY<ENT> DESPITE CROWD TROUBLE.
Belgium<SEP> <ENT>Belgium<ENT> 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.
Turkey<SEP>Belgium kicked off their 1998 World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over 10-man <ENT>Turkey<ENT> in a tense match marred by Turkish crowd trouble shortly after the break.
Belgium<SEP>Marc Degryse had opened the scoring for <ENT>Belgium<ENT> 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.
Turkey<SEP>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, <ENT>Turkey<ENT>'s best first-half effort proving to be a vicious 30-metre shot by Ogun Temizkanoglu which De Wilde tipped over.
Belgium<SEP>With only the group seven winners qualifying automatically for the 1998 finals in France, <ENT>Belgium<ENT> could not afford a slip-up at home and they frantically chased a decisive third goal.
Belgium<SEP> <ENT>Belgium<ENT>'s best second-half effort came three minutes later when Degryse put the ball over the bar from close range with Recber beaten.
Belgium<SEP> <ENT>Belgium<ENT> - 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 ).
Turkey<SEP> <ENT>Turkey<ENT> - 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 ).
Turkey<SEP>Belgian coach Wilfried Van Moer said he had not expected <ENT>Turkey<ENT> to be so strong and fast.
Belgium<SEP>It was <ENT>Belgium<ENT>'s first victory under Van Moer after two draws in friendlies against Russia and Italy.
Russia<SEP>It was Belgium's first victory under Van Moer after two draws in friendlies against <ENT>Russia<ENT> and Italy.
Italy<SEP>It was Belgium's first victory under Van Moer after two draws in friendlies against Russia and <ENT>Italy<ENT>.
BELGIUM<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>BELGIUM<ENT> BEAT TURKEY 2-1 IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER.
TURKEY<SEP>SOCCER - BELGIUM BEAT <ENT>TURKEY<ENT> 2-1 IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER.
Belgium<SEP> <ENT>Belgium<ENT> beat Turkey 2-1
Turkey<SEP>Belgium beat <ENT>Turkey<ENT> 2-1
AUSTRIA<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>AUSTRIA<ENT> DRAW 0-0 WITH SCOTLAND IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER.
SCOTLAND<SEP>SOCCER - AUSTRIA DRAW 0-0 WITH <ENT>SCOTLAND<ENT> IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER.
Austria<SEP> <ENT>Austria<ENT> and Scotland drew 0-0 in a World Cup soccer European group four qualifier on Saturday.
Scotland<SEP>Austria and <ENT>Scotland<ENT> drew 0-0 in a World Cup soccer European group four qualifier on Saturday.
BRAZIL<SEP>SOCCER - DUTCH DRAW 2-2 WITH <ENT>BRAZIL<ENT> IN FRIENDLY INTERNATIONAL.
Germany<SEP>Klinsmann said he believed <ENT>Germany<ENT> could win in France with the same nucleus of players which won the European championship in England this summer.
England<SEP>Klinsmann said he believed Germany could win in France with the same nucleus of players which won the European championship in <ENT>England<ENT> this summer.
Poland<SEP>Coach Berti Vogts has called up a virtually identical squad for next week's friendly against <ENT>Poland<ENT> -- Germany's first match since Euro 96.
Germany<SEP>Coach Berti Vogts has called up a virtually identical squad for next week's friendly against Poland -- <ENT>Germany<ENT>'s first match since Euro 96.
Romania<SEP> <ENT>Romania<ENT> beat 2-1 ( halftime 1-1 ) Lithuania in their European Under-21 soccer match on Friday.
Lithuania<SEP>Romania beat 2-1 ( halftime 1-1 ) <ENT>Lithuania<ENT> in their European Under-21 soccer match on Friday.
Romania<SEP> <ENT>Romania<ENT> - Cosmin Contra ( 31st ), Mihai Tararache ( 75th )
Lithuania<SEP> <ENT>Lithuania<ENT> - Danius Gleveckas ( 13rd )
France<SEP>Charles ceded Alsace and Strasbourg to <ENT>France<ENT> and got back Breisach, Kehl and Freiburg.
Brazil<SEP>1822 - <ENT>Brazil<ENT> proclaimed independence from Portugal and Pedro I became first Emperor of Brazil in December 1822.
Portugal<SEP>1822 - Brazil proclaimed independence from <ENT>Portugal<ENT> and Pedro I became first Emperor of Brazil in December 1822.
Transvaal<SEP>As Liberal prime minister 1905-1908 he granted self-government to the <ENT>Transvaal<ENT>.
United States<SEP>1990 - The <ENT>United States<ENT> won Saudi and Kuwaiti pledges to help pay for forces in the Gulf.
Iraq<SEP> <ENT>Iraq<ENT> ordered many restaurants to close indefinitely to save food in face of a blockade.
Europe<SEP>He won acclaim for the insights that he gave into the events which shaped modern <ENT>Europe<ENT> and was one of Europe's leading authorities on the great conflicts of the 20th century.
Russia<SEP>1993 - Six former Soviet republics, <ENT>Russia<ENT>, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Armenia and Tajikistan, signed framework agreement to keep the Russian rouble as their common currency.
Belarus<SEP>1993 - Six former Soviet republics, Russia, <ENT>Belarus<ENT>, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Armenia and Tajikistan, signed framework agreement to keep the Russian rouble as their common currency.
Kazakhstan<SEP>1993 - Six former Soviet republics, Russia, Belarus, <ENT>Kazakhstan<ENT>, Uzbekistan, Armenia and Tajikistan, signed framework agreement to keep the Russian rouble as their common currency.
Uzbekistan<SEP>1993 - Six former Soviet republics, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, <ENT>Uzbekistan<ENT>, Armenia and Tajikistan, signed framework agreement to keep the Russian rouble as their common currency.
Armenia<SEP>1993 - Six former Soviet republics, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, <ENT>Armenia<ENT> and Tajikistan, signed framework agreement to keep the Russian rouble as their common currency.
Tajikistan<SEP>1993 - Six former Soviet republics, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Armenia and <ENT>Tajikistan<ENT>, signed framework agreement to keep the Russian rouble as their common currency.
Scotland<SEP>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 <ENT>Scotland<ENT>.
Britain<SEP> <ENT>Britain<ENT> condemns Iraq involvement in Arbil attack.
Iraq<SEP>Britain condemns <ENT>Iraq<ENT> involvement in Arbil attack.
Britain<SEP> <ENT>Britain<ENT> on Saturday condemned Iraqi involvement in an attack on the Kurdish city of Arbil and said it was in close touch with its allies.
Washington<SEP>President Bill Clinton on Friday ordered the U.S. military to ready itself for any possible action as <ENT>Washington<ENT> turned up the heat in an escalating crisis over Iraqi troop movements in northern Iraq.
Iraq<SEP>On Thursday, <ENT>Iraq<ENT> 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.
Iran<SEP>On Thursday, Iraq accused <ENT>Iran<ENT> 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.
Tehran<SEP>On Thursday, Iraq accused Iran of aggression and said it reserved the right to retaliate for <ENT>Tehran<ENT>'s alleged deployment of troops into northern Iraq, where fighting broke out between the two main Iraqi Kurdish rebel groups two weeks ago.
South Africa<SEP>Viljoen has hailed clauses in <ENT>South Africa<ENT>'s new constitution as making possible a form of self-rule for the Afrikaners, descendants of the country's Dutch, German and French settlers.
Chechnya<SEP>Mamatuyev joked that his sister Lisa was a rebel too, and she responded by grabbing hold of his gun and shouting the Chechen war cry " Allahu Akhbar " ( God is Greatest ) and " Freedom for <ENT>Chechnya<ENT> ! "
Poland<SEP>Initially <ENT>Poland<ENT> offered up to 75 percent of Ruch but in March Kaczmarek cancelled the tender and offered a minority stake with an option to increase the equity.
Chile<SEP>Albright will meet Foreign Minister Jose Miguel Insulza Monday for talks on issues currently up for debate on the council, of which <ENT>Chile<ENT> is a non-permanent member, a U.S. embassy statement said.
United States<SEP>The two will also discuss various issues affecting relations between the <ENT>United States<ENT> and Chile, local officials said.
Chile<SEP>The two will also discuss various issues affecting relations between the United States and <ENT>Chile<ENT>, local officials said.
China<SEP> <ENT>China<ENT> said to fear dissidents more than criminals.
China<SEP>" <ENT>China<ENT> is going through this power transition period.
China<SEP>Xiao said crushing legitimate dissent was only making the problem worse and one day <ENT>China<ENT> would pay a high price.
Manila<SEP> <ENT>Manila<ENT> hails Indonesia, OIC for peace deal support.
Indonesia<SEP>Manila hails <ENT>Indonesia<ENT>, OIC for peace deal support.
Jakarta<SEP> <ENT>Jakarta<ENT> served as the host to the series of negotiations which culminated in the initialling of the agreement last Friday.
Burma<SEP>But she said she and the NLD would not stop their efforts to bring democracy to <ENT>Burma<ENT> even if it meant more arrests of party members or even herself.
China<SEP>Multinational firms including Mobil, Shell and Caltex, were also attracted to Tianjin due to <ENT>China<ENT>'s rising demand for lube and oil-based products, the newspaper said.
N. Korea<SEP> <ENT>N. Korea<ENT> urges S. Korea to return war veteran.
S. Korea<SEP>N. Korea urges <ENT>S. Korea<ENT> to return war veteran.
North Korea<SEP> <ENT>North Korea<ENT> demanded on Saturday that South Korea return a northern war veteran who has been in the South since the 1950-53 war, Seoul's unification ministry said.
South Korea<SEP>North Korea demanded on Saturday that <ENT>South Korea<ENT> return a northern war veteran who has been in the South since the 1950-53 war, Seoul's unification ministry said.
North<SEP>The domestic Yonhap news agency said the South Korean government would consider the northern demand only if the <ENT>North<ENT> accepted Seoul's requests, which include regular reunions of families split by the Korean War.
Seoul<SEP>The domestic Yonhap news agency said the South Korean government would consider the northern demand only if the North accepted <ENT>Seoul<ENT>'s requests, which include regular reunions of families split by the Korean War.
South Korea<SEP> <ENT>South Korea<ENT> in 1993 unconditionally repatriated Li In-mo, a nothern partisan seized by the South during the war and jailed for more than three decades.
South<SEP><ENT>South<ENT> Korea in 1993 unconditionally repatriated Li In-mo, a nothern partisan seized by the South during the war and jailed for more than three decades.
China<SEP>The group demanded Wang's release and said his detention was a dangerous signal <ENT>China<ENT> was returning to its Cultural Revolution days.
Hong Kong<SEP> <ENT>Hong Kong<ENT> jails 88-year-old drug trafficker.
Baghdad<SEP>Iranian troops on Saturday entered Kurdish-controlled northern Iraq in the wake of an assault backed by <ENT>Baghdad<ENT> into the region, an Iraqi Kurdish group told Reuters.
Iran<SEP>The KDP charges that the rival Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, which took control of Arbil in fighting in December 1994, has backing from <ENT>Iran<ENT>.
Baghdad<SEP>The PUK accuses the KDP of collaborating with <ENT>Baghdad<ENT>.
Israel<SEP>A committee monitoring the ceasefire agreement between <ENT>Israel<ENT> and Hizbollah guerrillas will meet in south Lebanon on Sunday to discuss an Israeli complaint against the Islamic group, the Israeli army said.
Israel<SEP>Representatives of the five nations making up the committee -- <ENT>Israel<ENT>, Lebanon, Syria, France and the United States -- will meet at 11 a.m. ( 0800 GMT ) in Naqoura, the coastal headquarters of the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon ( UNIFIL ).
Lebanon<SEP>Representatives of the five nations making up the committee -- Israel, <ENT>Lebanon<ENT>, Syria, France and the United States -- will meet at 11 a.m. ( 0800 GMT ) in Naqoura, the coastal headquarters of the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon ( UNIFIL ).
Syria<SEP>Representatives of the five nations making up the committee -- Israel, Lebanon, <ENT>Syria<ENT>, France and the United States -- will meet at 11 a.m. ( 0800 GMT ) in Naqoura, the coastal headquarters of the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon ( UNIFIL ).
France<SEP>Representatives of the five nations making up the committee -- Israel, Lebanon, Syria, <ENT>France<ENT> and the United States -- will meet at 11 a.m. ( 0800 GMT ) in Naqoura, the coastal headquarters of the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon ( UNIFIL ).
United States<SEP>Representatives of the five nations making up the committee -- Israel, Lebanon, Syria, France and the <ENT>United States<ENT> -- will meet at 11 a.m. ( 0800 GMT ) in Naqoura, the coastal headquarters of the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon ( UNIFIL ).
Israel<SEP>The monitoring committee was set up to deal with violations of an April 25 ceasefire understanding that ended 17 days of fighting between <ENT>Israel<ENT> and the guerrillas.
Israel<SEP>Hizbollah ( Party of God ) gunmen have waged a guerrilla war to oust <ENT>Israel<ENT> from the area.
Baghdad<SEP>Iraq's Aziz says <ENT>Baghdad<ENT> aiding KDP against rivals.
Iraq<SEP>Aziz said <ENT>Iraq<ENT>'s military intervention, the first on such scale since the U.S. and allies decided to protect Iraqi Kurds against Baghdad, was in response to a plea from Barzani to President Saddam Hussein to back him militarily and save his people from attacks by Iran and Talabani.
U.S.<SEP>Aziz said Iraq's military intervention, the first on such scale since the <ENT>U.S.<ENT> and allies decided to protect Iraqi Kurds against Baghdad, was in response to a plea from Barzani to President Saddam Hussein to back him militarily and save his people from attacks by Iran and Talabani.
Baghdad<SEP>Aziz said Iraq's military intervention, the first on such scale since the U.S. and allies decided to protect Iraqi Kurds against <ENT>Baghdad<ENT>, was in response to a plea from Barzani to President Saddam Hussein to back him militarily and save his people from attacks by Iran and Talabani.
Iran<SEP>Aziz said Iraq's military intervention, the first on such scale since the U.S. and allies decided to protect Iraqi Kurds against Baghdad, was in response to a plea from Barzani to President Saddam Hussein to back him militarily and save his people from attacks by <ENT>Iran<ENT> and Talabani.
Tunisia<SEP>- After <ENT>Tunisia<ENT> called on France to respect Tunisian immigrants' dignity, France says it welcomes legal Tunisian residents.
France<SEP>- After Tunisia called on <ENT>France<ENT> to respect Tunisian immigrants' dignity, France says it welcomes legal Tunisian residents.
France<SEP>- After Tunisia called on <ENT>France<ENT> to respect Tunisian immigrants' dignity, France says it welcomes legal Tunisian residents.
Tunisia<SEP>- Trade talks between <ENT>Tunisia<ENT> and the Palestinian Authority.
Baghdad<SEP>Clinton said Iraqi military forces overran the city of Arbil, which has been held since 1994 by Kurdish rebels who <ENT>Baghdad<ENT> says are backed by Iran.
Iran<SEP>Clinton said Iraqi military forces overran the city of Arbil, which has been held since 1994 by Kurdish rebels who Baghdad says are backed by <ENT>Iran<ENT>.
Iran<SEP>There were unconfirmed reports that <ENT>Iran<ENT> had sent troops into northern Iraq in response to Iraq's attack.
U.S.<SEP> <ENT>U.S.<ENT> plans rely heavily on U.S. air attacks on Iraqi forces, but there are also 23,000 U.S. troops in the region, according to defense officials.
U.S.<SEP><ENT>U.S.<ENT> plans rely heavily on U.S. air attacks on Iraqi forces, but there are also 23,000 U.S. troops in the region, according to defense officials.
Belgium<SEP>Earlier, police declined to comment on whether it suspected a link with the Marc Dutroux case, the paedophile kidnap, sex abuse and murder scandal which has rocked <ENT>Belgium<ENT> in the past two weeks.
Iran<SEP> <ENT>Iran<ENT> stormed German diplomat's home -- Bonn.
Iran<SEP> <ENT>Iran<ENT> subsequently said it regretted the incident, which it said had been the result of a misunderstanding.
Iran<SEP> <ENT>Iran<ENT> has asked Germany to extradite Banisadr, who is due is due back in Berlin next Thursday to continue his testimony.
Germany<SEP>Iran has asked <ENT>Germany<ENT> to extradite Banisadr, who is due is due back in Berlin next Thursday to continue his testimony.
Germany<SEP>If <ENT>Germany<ENT> were to extradite him, he said, it would " lose face before the whole world ".
Iran<SEP> <ENT>Iran<ENT>, which denies the allegations, urged German authorities to disregard Banisadr's testimony and said it could hurt relations.
Burundi<SEP>Italian Foreign Minister Lamberto Dini on Saturday met former Tanzanian president Julius Nyerere, the international negotiator for <ENT>Burundi<ENT>, the ministry said.
Burundi<SEP>" ( Nyerere ) informed Minister Dini of the latest developments in the ( Great Lakes ) region, with particular respect to <ENT>Burundi<ENT> following the military coup d'etat on July 25, " the ministry said in a statement.
Burundi<SEP>Buyoya on Saturday dismissed its threat of an arms embargo against <ENT>Burundi<ENT> and flatly ruled out talks with Hutu rebels.
Belgium<SEP>Police declined to comment on whether it suspected a link with the Marc Dutroux case, the paedophile kidnap, sex abuse and murder scandal which has rocked <ENT>Belgium<ENT> in the past two weeks.
Britain<SEP>One of the assumptions is his interpretation of the murky circumstances surrounding the shooting death of Collins, who had broken with his comrades when he sought a negotiated settlement with <ENT>Britain<ENT>, in an ambush in 1922.
JAPAN<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>JAPAN<ENT> GET LUCKY WIN, CHINA IN SURPRISE DEFEAT.
Japan<SEP> <ENT>Japan<ENT> began the defence of their Asian Cup title with a lucky 2-1 win against Syria in a Group C championship match on Friday.
Syria<SEP>Japan began the defence of their Asian Cup title with a lucky 2-1 win against <ENT>Syria<ENT> in a Group C championship match on Friday.
China<SEP>But <ENT>China<ENT> saw their luck desert them in the second match of the group, crashing to a surprise 2-0 defeat to newcomers Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan<SEP>But China saw their luck desert them in the second match of the group, crashing to a surprise 2-0 defeat to newcomers <ENT>Uzbekistan<ENT>.
China<SEP> <ENT>China<ENT> controlled most of the match and saw several chances missed until the 78th minute when Uzbek striker Igor Shkvyrin took advantage of a misdirected defensive header to lob the ball over the advancing Chinese keeper and into an empty net.
Uzbekistan<SEP>Despite winning the Asian Games title two years ago, <ENT>Uzbekistan<ENT> are in the finals as outsiders.
Japan<SEP>Two goals from defensive errors in the last six minutes allowed <ENT>Japan<ENT> to come from behind and collect all three points from their opening meeting against Syria.
Syria<SEP>Two goals from defensive errors in the last six minutes allowed Japan to come from behind and collect all three points from their opening meeting against <ENT>Syria<ENT>.
Syria<SEP>It was the second costly blunder by <ENT>Syria<ENT> in four minutes.
Syria<SEP>Nader Jokhadar had given <ENT>Syria<ENT> the lead with a well-struck header in the seventh minute.
Japan<SEP> <ENT>Japan<ENT> then laid siege to the Syrian penalty area for most of the game but rarely breached the Syrian defence.
Japan<SEP> <ENT>Japan<ENT> coach Shu Kamo said :'' The Syrian own goal proved lucky for us.
Japan<SEP> <ENT>Japan<ENT>, co-hosts of the World Cup in 2002 and ranked 20th in the world by FIFA, are favourites to regain their title here.
UAE<SEP>Hosts <ENT>UAE<ENT> play Kuwait and South Korea take on Indonesia on Saturday in Group A matches.
Kuwait<SEP>Hosts UAE play <ENT>Kuwait<ENT> and South Korea take on Indonesia on Saturday in Group A matches.
South Korea<SEP>Hosts UAE play Kuwait and <ENT>South Korea<ENT> take on Indonesia on Saturday in Group A matches.
Indonesia<SEP>Hosts UAE play Kuwait and South Korea take on <ENT>Indonesia<ENT> on Saturday in Group A matches.
ITALY<SEP>RUGBY UNION - CUTTITTA BACK FOR <ENT>ITALY<ENT> AFTER A YEAR.
Italy<SEP> <ENT>Italy<ENT> recalled Marcello Cuttitta
Scotland<SEP>on Friday for their friendly against <ENT>Scotland<ENT> at Murrayfield more than a year after the 30-year-old wing announced he was retiring following differences over selection.
England<SEP>Cuttitta, who trainer George Coste said was certain to play on Saturday week, was named in a 21-man squad lacking only two of the team beaten 54-21 by <ENT>England<ENT> at Twickenham last month.
England<SEP>Stefano Bordon is out through illness and Coste said he had dropped back row Corrado Covi, who had been recalled for the <ENT>England<ENT> game after five years out of the national team.
Italy<SEP>Cuttitta announced his retirement after the 1995 World Cup, where he took issue with being dropped from the <ENT>Italy<ENT> side that faced England in the pool stages.
England<SEP>Cuttitta announced his retirement after the 1995 World Cup, where he took issue with being dropped from the Italy side that faced <ENT>England<ENT> in the pool stages.
JAPAN<SEP>SOCCER - LATE GOALS GIVE <ENT>JAPAN<ENT> WIN OVER SYRIA.
SYRIA<SEP>SOCCER - LATE GOALS GIVE JAPAN WIN OVER <ENT>SYRIA<ENT> .
Japan<SEP>Two goals in the last six minutes gave holders <ENT>Japan<ENT> an uninspiring 2-1 Asian Cup victory over Syria on Friday.
Syria<SEP>Two goals in the last six minutes gave holders Japan an uninspiring 2-1 Asian Cup victory over <ENT>Syria<ENT> on Friday.
Syria<SEP> <ENT>Syria<ENT> had taken the lead from their first serious attack in the seventh minute.
Japan<SEP> <ENT>Japan<ENT> then laid siege to the Syrian penalty area and had a goal disallowed for offside in the 16th minute.
Japan<SEP> <ENT>Japan<ENT> started the second half brightly but Bitar denied them an equaliser when he dived to his right to save Naoki Soma's low drive in the 53rd minute.
PAKISTAN<SEP>CRICKET - <ENT>PAKISTAN<ENT> V NEW ZEALAND ONE-DAY SCOREBOARD.
NEW ZEALAND<SEP>CRICKET - PAKISTAN V <ENT>NEW ZEALAND<ENT> ONE-DAY SCOREBOARD.
Pakistan<SEP>one-day cricket international between <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> and New Zealand
England<SEP>Leeds' <ENT>England<ENT> under-21 striker Lee Bowyer was fined 4,500 pounds ( $ 7,400 ) on Friday for hurling chairs at restaurant staff during a disturbance at a McDonald's fast-food restaurant.
Australia<SEP>Centre Jason Little will miss <ENT>Australia<ENT>'s end-of-tour fixture against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday.
Wales<SEP>Owen Finegan has recovered from the knocks he took in last weekend's test against <ENT>Wales<ENT> and retains his place in the back-row ahead of Daniel Manu.
Australia<SEP>Campese will be up against a familiar foe in the shape of Barbarians captain Rob Andrew, the man who kicked <ENT>Australia<ENT> to defeat with a last-ditch drop-goal in the World Cup quarter-final in Cape Town.
Australia<SEP>On tour, <ENT>Australia<ENT> have won all four tests against Italy, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, and scored 414 points at an average of almost 35 points a game.
Italy<SEP>On tour, Australia have won all four tests against <ENT>Italy<ENT>, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, and scored 414 points at an average of almost 35 points a game.
Scotland<SEP>On tour, Australia have won all four tests against Italy, <ENT>Scotland<ENT>, Ireland and Wales, and scored 414 points at an average of almost 35 points a game.
Ireland<SEP>On tour, Australia have won all four tests against Italy, Scotland, <ENT>Ireland<ENT> and Wales, and scored 414 points at an average of almost 35 points a game.
Wales<SEP>On tour, Australia have won all four tests against Italy, Scotland, Ireland and <ENT>Wales<ENT>, and scored 414 points at an average of almost 35 points a game.
MACEDONIA<SEP>SOCCER - UNCAPPED PLAYERS CALLED TO FACE <ENT>MACEDONIA<ENT> .
Romania<SEP> <ENT>Romania<ENT> trainer Anghel Iordanescu called up three uncapped players on Friday in his squad to face Macedonia next week in a World Cup qualifier.
Macedonia<SEP>Romania trainer Anghel Iordanescu called up three uncapped players on Friday in his squad to face <ENT>Macedonia<ENT> next week in a World Cup qualifier.
Australia<SEP> <ENT>Australia<ENT> gave Brian Lara another reason to be miserable when they beat West Indies by five wickets in the opening World Series limited overs match on Friday.
West Indies<SEP>Australia gave Brian Lara another reason to be miserable when they beat <ENT>West Indies<ENT> by five wickets in the opening World Series limited overs match on Friday.
Australia<SEP> <ENT>Australia<ENT>, who hold a 2-0 lead in the five-match test series, overhauled West Indies' total of 172 all out with eight balls to spare to end a run of six successive one-day defeats.
West Indies<SEP>Australia, who hold a 2-0 lead in the five-match test series, overhauled <ENT>West Indies<ENT>' total of 172 all out with eight balls to spare to end a run of six successive one-day defeats.
West Indies<SEP> <ENT>West Indies<ENT> tour manager Clive Lloyd has apologised for Lara's behaviour on Tuesday.
Australia<SEP>He ( Lara ) had told <ENT>Australia<ENT> coach Geoff Marsh that wicketkeeper Ian Healy was unwelcome in the visitors' dressing room.
Pakistan<SEP> <ENT>Pakistan<ENT>, who arrive in Australia later this month, are the other team competing in the World Series tournament.
West Indies<SEP> <ENT>West Indies<ENT> were all out for 172 off 49.2 overs in the World Series limited overs match against Australia on Friday.
Australia<SEP>West Indies were all out for 172 off 49.2 overs in the World Series limited overs match against <ENT>Australia<ENT> on Friday.
Tasmania<SEP>Score on the first day of the four-day Sheffield Shield match between <ENT>Tasmania<ENT> and Victoria at Bellerive Oval on Friday :
Victoria<SEP>Score on the first day of the four-day Sheffield Shield match between Tasmania and <ENT>Victoria<ENT> at Bellerive Oval on Friday :
Tasmania<SEP> <ENT>Tasmania<ENT> 352 for three ( David Boon 106 not out, Shaun Young 86 not out, Michael DiVenuto 119 ) v Victoria.
West Indies<SEP> <ENT>West Indies<ENT> batsman Brian Lara suffered another blow to his Australian tour, after already being disciplined for misconduct, when he was dismissed cheaply in the first limited overs match against Australia on Friday.
Australia<SEP>West Indies batsman Brian Lara suffered another blow to his Australian tour, after already being disciplined for misconduct, when he was dismissed cheaply in the first limited overs match against <ENT>Australia<ENT> on Friday.
Australia<SEP>Lara, who earned a stern rebuke from his own tour management after an angry outburst against <ENT>Australia<ENT> wicketkeeper Ian Healy, scored five to prolong a run of poor form with the bat.
West Indies<SEP>The <ENT>West Indies<ENT> vice-captain struggled for timing during his 36-minute stay at the crease before chipping a ball from medium pacer Tom Moody straight to Shane Warne at mid-wicket.
West Indies<SEP> <ENT>West Indies<ENT> were 53 for two in 15 overs when rain stopped play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground after captain Courtney Walsh won the toss and elected to bat.
Australia<SEP>Tour manager Clive Lloyd on Wednesday apologised for Lara's behaviour in confronting <ENT>Australia<ENT> coach Geoff Marsh in the opposition dressing room to protest against his dismissal in the second test on Tuesday.
Australia<SEP>Lara, who holds the record for the highest score in test and first-class cricket, was unhappy about Healy's role in the incident and questioned whether the ball had carried to the <ENT>Australia<ENT> keeper.
Australia<SEP> <ENT>Australia<ENT> went on to win the match at the Sydney Cricket Ground by 124 runs to take a two-nil lead in the five-test series after Lara failed in both innings.
West Indies<SEP>Lara has yet to score a century since <ENT>West Indies<ENT> arrived in Australia five weeks ago.
West Indies<SEP>Both <ENT>West Indies<ENT> and Australia team management have played down the incident, stressing that relations between the two sides have not been adversely affected.
Australia<SEP>Both West Indies and <ENT>Australia<ENT> team management have played down the incident, stressing that relations between the two sides have not been adversely affected.
Pakistan<SEP> <ENT>Pakistan<ENT>, who arrive next week, are the third team in the triangular World Series tournament.
WEST INDIES<SEP>CRICKET - <ENT>WEST INDIES<ENT> TO BAT AFTER WINNING THE TOSS.
West Indies<SEP> <ENT>West Indies<ENT> captain Courtney Walsh elected to bat after winning the toss in the first match in the World Series limited overs competition against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.
Australia<SEP>West Indies captain Courtney Walsh elected to bat after winning the toss in the first match in the World Series limited overs competition against <ENT>Australia<ENT> at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.
Australia<SEP> <ENT>Australia<ENT> - Mark Taylor ( captain ), Mark Waugh, Ricky Ponting, Greg Blewett, Michael Bevan, Stuart Law, Tom Moody, Ian Healy, Paul Reiffel, Shane Warne, Jason Gillespie, Glenn McGrath 12th man.
West Indies<SEP> <ENT>West Indies<ENT> - Sherwin Campbell, Robert Samuels, Brian Lara, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Carl Hooper, Jimmy Adams, Junior Murray, Nixon McLean, Kenneth Benjamin, Curtly Ambrose, Courtney Walsh ( captain ), Roland Holder 12th man.
Egypt<SEP>Result of the second leg of the African Cup Winners' Cup final at the National stadium on Friday : Arab Contractors ( <ENT>Egypt<ENT> ) 4 Sodigraf ( Zaire ) 0 ( halftime 2-0 )
Zaire<SEP>Result of the second leg of the African Cup Winners' Cup final at the National stadium on Friday : Arab Contractors ( Egypt ) 4 Sodigraf ( <ENT>Zaire<ENT> ) 0 ( halftime 2-0 )
Indianapolis<SEP> <ENT>Indianapolis<ENT> closes with games at Kansas City and Cincinnati.
Philadelphia<SEP> <ENT>Philadelphia<ENT>, which fell from an NFC East tie with the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins, go on the road against the New York Jets and then entertain Arizona.
Philadelphia<SEP>A 39-yard interference penalty against <ENT>Philadelphia<ENT>'s Troy Vincent set up Faulk's first score around left end that capped an 80-yard march 5:17 into the game and the rout was on.
Karlsruhe<SEP> <ENT>Karlsruhe<ENT> 3 ( Reich 29th, Carl 44th, Dundee 69th ) Freiburg 0.
Freiburg<SEP>Karlsruhe 3 ( Reich 29th, Carl 44th, Dundee 69th ) <ENT>Freiburg<ENT> 0.
PORTUGAL<SEP>SOCCER - WEAH HEAD-BUTT DEPRIVES <ENT>PORTUGAL<ENT> OF COSTA.
Portugal<SEP> <ENT>Portugal<ENT> called up Porto central defender Joao Manuel Pinto on Friday to face Germany in a World Cup qualifier in place of injured club colleague Jorge Costa, who is still nursing a broken nose after being head-butted by Liberian striker Georg Weah.
Germany<SEP>Portugal called up Porto central defender Joao Manuel Pinto on Friday to face <ENT>Germany<ENT> in a World Cup qualifier in place of injured club colleague Jorge Costa, who is still nursing a broken nose after being head-butted by Liberian striker Georg Weah.
Portugal<SEP> <ENT>Portugal<ENT> lead European qualifying group nine with seven points from four games, one more than Ukraine and three more than Germany, who have only played twice.
Ukraine<SEP>Portugal lead European qualifying group nine with seven points from four games, one more than <ENT>Ukraine<ENT> and three more than Germany, who have only played twice.
Germany<SEP>Portugal lead European qualifying group nine with seven points from four games, one more than Ukraine and three more than <ENT>Germany<ENT>, who have only played twice.
Germany<SEP>The Portuguese host <ENT>Germany<ENT> on December 14.
SPAIN<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>SPAIN<ENT> PICK UNCAPPED ARMANDO FOR WORLD CUP CLASH.
Spain<SEP> <ENT>Spain<ENT> coach Javier Clemente has added uncapped Deportivo Coruna midfielder Armando Alvarez to his squad for the World Cup qualifier against Yugoslavia on December 14.
Yugoslavia<SEP>Spain coach Javier Clemente has added uncapped Deportivo Coruna midfielder Armando Alvarez to his squad for the World Cup qualifier against <ENT>Yugoslavia<ENT> on December 14.
Europe<SEP>As an academic, Albright studied and lectured on <ENT>Europe<ENT>'s 20th century problems before becoming U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Europe<SEP>is a clear signal that one key of the lines of foreign policy will be the strengthening of the trans-Atlantic cooperation, a creation of strategic partnership between <ENT>Europe<ENT> and the US, " Foreign Minister Josef Zieleniec told Reuters.
US<SEP>is a clear signal that one key of the lines of foreign policy will be the strengthening of the trans-Atlantic cooperation, a creation of strategic partnership between Europe and the <ENT>US<ENT>, " Foreign Minister Josef Zieleniec told Reuters.
Czech<SEP>The ODS, a party in which Klaus often tries to emulate the style of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, has been in control of <ENT>Czech<ENT> politics since winning general elections in 1992.
Czech<SEP>The party, led by the vigorously-confident Klaus, took 32 of 81 seats after late November runoff elections to the new upper house of <ENT>Czech<ENT> parliament.
POLAND<SEP> <ENT>POLAND<ENT> GOT MONEY FROM POST-WAR SWISS ACCOUNTS.
Poland<SEP> <ENT>Poland<ENT> said on Friday that Swiss bank accounts, which in many cases belonged to Polish Jews who died in the Holocaust, were used in debt settlements between the two countries after the World War Two.
Poland<SEP>Foreign Minister Dariusz Rosati, unveiling first findings of a special government commission, said that in 1970s the then communist <ENT>Poland<ENT> received 460,000 Swiss francs from the accounts.
Poland<SEP>" In 1970s, <ENT>Poland<ENT> received from unclaimed accounts in Switzerland a sum of 460,000 francs.
Switzerland<SEP> <ENT>Switzerland<ENT> stands accused by Senator Alfonse D'Amato, chairman of the powerful U.S. Senate Banking Committee, of agreeing to give money to Poland from unclaimed bank accounts of Polish citizens, as part of an accord on compensating Swiss nationals whose assets had been seized in communist Poland.
Poland<SEP>Switzerland stands accused by Senator Alfonse D'Amato, chairman of the powerful U.S. Senate Banking Committee, of agreeing to give money to <ENT>Poland<ENT> from unclaimed bank accounts of Polish citizens, as part of an accord on compensating Swiss nationals whose assets had been seized in communist Poland.
Warsaw<SEP>Rosati did not say whether the payment in 1970s was part of the 1949 agreement between <ENT>Warsaw<ENT> and Switzerland on compensation to Swiss citizens whose assets were seized by the Soviet-imposed communists authorities after World War Two.
Switzerland<SEP>Rosati did not say whether the payment in 1970s was part of the 1949 agreement between Warsaw and <ENT>Switzerland<ENT> on compensation to Swiss citizens whose assets were seized by the Soviet-imposed communists authorities after World War Two.
Switzerland<SEP>Rosati confirmed that the 1949 agreement had provided for granting <ENT>Switzerland<ENT> about 53 million francs and most of this sum was repaid with coal exports.
Switzerland<SEP>He said, however, that <ENT>Switzerland<ENT> did get about 16,000 francs from the so-called " dead accounts " as part of the compensation.
Poland<SEP>He said the 65-80-litre level could be reached in the next ten years and make <ENT>Poland<ENT>, with its 40-million population, Europe's third largest beer market after Germany and Britain.
Germany<SEP>He said the 65-80-litre level could be reached in the next ten years and make Poland, with its 40-million population, Europe's third largest beer market after <ENT>Germany<ENT> and Britain.
Britain<SEP>He said the 65-80-litre level could be reached in the next ten years and make Poland, with its 40-million population, Europe's third largest beer market after Germany and <ENT>Britain<ENT>.
Czech<SEP>Some analysts say cheaper but high-quality <ENT>Czech<ENT> imports could invade Poland once tariffs for CEFTA countries are lifted in 1998, but van Boxmeer says such a threat might be exaggerated despite the Czech beer market's overcapacity.
Britain<SEP>Security forces said the bombs may have been intended for use in a pre-Christmas bombing campaign by the guerrilla group that is battling to oust <ENT>Britain<ENT> from Northern Ireland.
Britain<SEP> <ENT>Britain<ENT> sets conditions to clear American alliance.
Britain<SEP>Trade and Industry Secretary Ian Lang added that even if the conditions were met by both airlines, final clearance would hinge on an open skies deal between <ENT>Britain<ENT> and the United States to liberalise trans-Atlantic air traffic, which would create greater competition on the routes.
United States<SEP>Trade and Industry Secretary Ian Lang added that even if the conditions were met by both airlines, final clearance would hinge on an open skies deal between Britain and the <ENT>United States<ENT> to liberalise trans-Atlantic air traffic, which would create greater competition on the routes.
France<SEP>Trades were discussed in 0.2, 0.5 and one percent heating oil into Syria and Lebanon and there were fresh inquiries from <ENT>France<ENT> and Spain for low sulphur diesel.
Lebanon<SEP>Trades were discussed in 0.2, 0.5 and one percent heating oil into Syria and <ENT>Lebanon<ENT> and there were fresh inquiries from France and Spain for low sulphur diesel.
India<SEP>Interest remains focussed on a tender by <ENT>India<ENT> for a second purchase of high speed diesel for January delivery.
U.S.<SEP>Up to 165,000 tonnes of fuel will have to find a new home and with the arbitrage from the <ENT>U.S.<ENT> to Europe open Rotterdam is a prime candidate.
Wales<SEP> <ENT>Wales<ENT> grappled with its own cluster of meningitis cases on a university campus in Cardiff.
Downing Street<SEP>The government still has a majority, " a spokesman from Major's office in <ENT>Downing Street<ENT> said.
West Indies<SEP>Play restarted in the first World Series limited overs match between <ENT>West Indies<ENT> and Australia after a rain delay of 50 minutes on Friday.
Australia<SEP>Play restarted in the first World Series limited overs match between West Indies and <ENT>Australia<ENT> after a rain delay of 50 minutes on Friday.
West Indies<SEP> <ENT>West Indies<ENT> resumed their innings on 53 for two with opener Sherwin Campbell on 25 and Shivnarine Chanderpaul 10.
Pakistan<SEP>Cricket - <ENT>Pakistan<ENT> beat New Zealand by 46 runs.
New Zealand<SEP>Cricket - Pakistan beat <ENT>New Zealand<ENT> by 46 runs.
New York City<SEP> <ENT>New York City<ENT> on Friday said that it planned a $ 775 million refunding for January that will include its first floating rate issue of taxable debt for European investors.
New York City<SEP>In November, <ENT>New York City<ENT> said it became the first U.S. municipality to offer bonds for sale in European markets by competitive bidding as it listed taxable bonds on the London Stock Exchange.
Wall St<SEP> <ENT>Wall St<ENT> speculates about Santa Fe savior.
Wall Street<SEP> <ENT>Wall Street<ENT>, since the bid, has speculated that any deal between Newmont and Santa Fe would be a " bear hug, " or a reluctantly negotiated agreement where the buyer is not necessarily a friendly suitor.
Santa Fe<SEP>Newmont proposed to <ENT>Santa Fe<ENT> a stock-swap merger at a ratio of 0.33 Newmont shares for each Santa Fe shares.
Zimbabwe<SEP> <ENT>Zimbabwe<ENT> executes convicted murderer.
Zimbabwe<SEP> <ENT>Zimbabwe<ENT> hanged a convicted murderer on Friday, bringing to eight the number of executions carried out in the past year.
Kinshasa<SEP> <ENT>Kinshasa<ENT> opposes airdrops, apparently because the food could fall into the hands of the rebels and their local supporters.
Kinshasa<SEP>He denied that his contacts, criticised by <ENT>Kinshasa<ENT>, with the Zairean rebels amounted to negotiations.
Mauritius<SEP> <ENT>Mauritius<ENT> put on cyclone alert.
Mauritius<SEP>Although not threatening <ENT>Mauritius<ENT> directly, it is coming closer to the island and could change direction, it added.
Senegal<SEP> <ENT>Senegal<ENT> proposes foreign minister for U.N. post.
United States<SEP>The <ENT>United States<ENT> has vetoed a second term for the Egyptian but left the door open for another African candidate.
Africa<SEP>" If <ENT>Africa<ENT> does not wish to lose its turn we have to act fast, " Diouf said. "
France<SEP>With violence spiralling out of control, <ENT>France<ENT> voiced backing for the elected Bangui government but said its troops based in the former colony under defence pacts would not help it combat army mutineers.
Bangui<SEP>With violence spiralling out of control, France voiced backing for the elected <ENT>Bangui<ENT> government but said its troops based in the former colony under defence pacts would not help it combat army mutineers.
Mali<SEP>Chirac said Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore would visit Bangui " in the coming hours " with the heads of state of Gabon, <ENT>Mali<ENT> and Chad to try and establish dialogue between authorities and rebels.
Chad<SEP>Rebels accuse Patasse of tribalism and of arming his civilian supporters and hired guns from Sudan and <ENT>Chad<ENT>.
Vatican<SEP>Poland's ex-communist President Aleksander Kwasniewski is likely to visit Polish-born Pope John Paul in early 1997 despite uneasy relations between the <ENT>Vatican<ENT> and Warsaw, the foreign minister said on Friday.
Warsaw<SEP>Poland's ex-communist President Aleksander Kwasniewski is likely to visit Polish-born Pope John Paul in early 1997 despite uneasy relations between the Vatican and <ENT>Warsaw<ENT>, the foreign minister said on Friday.
Warsaw<SEP>Rosati said that the atmosphere of the meeting, if it takes place, would largely depend on the progress in talks on ratification of a treaty between <ENT>Warsaw<ENT> and the Vatican.
Vatican<SEP>Rosati said that the atmosphere of the meeting, if it takes place, would largely depend on the progress in talks on ratification of a treaty between Warsaw and the <ENT>Vatican<ENT>.
Vatican<SEP>The relations with the <ENT>Vatican<ENT> have also been soured by a recent relaxation of Poland's anti-abortion rules, which Kwasniewski signed into law last month.
Russia<SEP> <ENT>Russia<ENT> warns Norilsk, not expected to liquidate it.
Moscow<SEP>Russian tax and cabinet authorities, under pressure from the International Monetary Fund to boost tax revenues as a condition for receiving payments of a $ 10 billion, three-year loan to <ENT>Moscow<ENT>, have been striking fear into the hearts of some of Russia's most prominent industrial firms by saying they must pay up or face liquidation.
Moscow<SEP>Entire social infrastructures in the icy Far North where Norilsk is based depend on the company, and <ENT>Moscow<ENT> has said it has no finances to resettle hundreds of thousands of people -- an expenditure which could far outstrip Norilsk's debts.
Krasnoyarsk<SEP>He estimated the company's regional debts at least one trillion roubles and said 30 percent of the giant <ENT>Krasnoyarsk<ENT> regional budget was fuelled by Norilsk money.
Russia<SEP> <ENT>Russia<ENT> ready for constructive work with Albright.
Russia<SEP> <ENT>Russia<ENT> said on Friday it expected a constructive relationship with Madeleine Albright, nominated by U.S. President Bill Clinton to be Secretary of State.
Moscow<SEP>Interfax news agency quoted First Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov as saying <ENT>Moscow<ENT> was ready for " most active and constructive " work with Albright.
Washington<SEP>Interfax, outlining Albright's biography, pointed out that she had defended <ENT>Washington<ENT>'s interests fiercely as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and that this had included actively supporting NATO's plans to expand eastwards.
Russia<SEP> <ENT>Russia<ENT> opposes NATO's plans to take in countries of eastern and central Europe which used to be part of the Soviet-led Warsaw Pact, saying such moves would threaten its security.
Soviet Union<SEP>He took over there, and took control of the red button controlling nuclear arms, in December 1991 when Mikhail Gorbachev resigned, marking the end of the <ENT>Soviet Union<ENT>.
Bulgaria<SEP>Violent crime has soared since the collapse of communism in 1989 as <ENT>Bulgaria<ENT> moves to a market economy.
Mexico<SEP>" Falling share prices in New York don't hurt <ENT>Mexico<ENT> as long as it happens gradually, as earlier this week.
Brazil<SEP>" <ENT>Brazil<ENT> ranks right at the top for plastic surgery with respect to the number of surgeons, the number of patients, number of operations, number of conferences.
Brazil<SEP> <ENT>Brazil<ENT> has been at the forefront in plastic surgery for decades and is home to one of the most famous surgeons, Ivo Pitangy.
Brazil<SEP>Hakme attributes <ENT>Brazil<ENT>'s fascination with plastic surgery not to excessive vanity but to the country's mix and match of different races, which can create physical disharmonies. "
Chile<SEP> <ENT>Chile<ENT>, Mexico to seek to broaden trade deal.
Mexico<SEP>Chile, <ENT>Mexico<ENT> to seek to broaden trade deal.
Chile<SEP> <ENT>Chile<ENT> and Mexico will start negotiations next year to broaden their free trade agreement to include services and investments, Finance Minister Eduardo Aninat said.
Mexico<SEP>Chile and <ENT>Mexico<ENT> will start negotiations next year to broaden their free trade agreement to include services and investments, Finance Minister Eduardo Aninat said.
Chile<SEP> <ENT>Chile<ENT> hopes to broaden the treaty signed in 1994 beyond reduction of tariffs on imports and exports and add provisions covering services and investment codes, said Aninat.
Mexico<SEP>'' In January or February, we'll have some very close contacts with <ENT>Mexico<ENT> to add the issue of services and advance on the issue of investments,'' Aninat told reporters after signing a free trade deal with Canada.
Canada<SEP>'' In January or February, we'll have some very close contacts with Mexico to add the issue of services and advance on the issue of investments,'' Aninat told reporters after signing a free trade deal with <ENT>Canada<ENT>.
Mexico<SEP>'' We want to give the treaty between <ENT>Mexico<ENT> and Chile greater depth and coverage than it has now.
Chile<SEP>'' We want to give the treaty between Mexico and <ENT>Chile<ENT> greater depth and coverage than it has now.
Indonesia<SEP>The Indonesian government has condemned the inclusion of Ramos Horta in the award, and Foreign Minister Ali Alatas said on Friday that <ENT>Indonesia<ENT> would not be represented officially at the ceremony in the Norwegian capital.
East Timor<SEP>will exacerbate the problem in finding a solution ( to <ENT>East Timor<ENT> ), " Alatas said on Friday.
Jakarta<SEP>Ramos Horta has been a vocal leader of the opposition to <ENT>Jakarta<ENT>'s rule in the territory.
East Timor<SEP>Belo and Ramos Horta were awared the prize for their efforts to secure a peaceful solution to the issue of <ENT>East Timor<ENT>, a former Portuguese colony which Indonesia invaded in 1975 and annexed the following year.
Indonesia<SEP>Belo and Ramos Horta were awared the prize for their efforts to secure a peaceful solution to the issue of East Timor, a former Portuguese colony which <ENT>Indonesia<ENT> invaded in 1975 and annexed the following year.
Jakarta<SEP>The United Nations has never recognised <ENT>Jakarta<ENT>'s move.
China<SEP> <ENT>China<ENT> to open port in Hainan to foreign ships.
Wenchang<SEP> <ENT>Wenchang<ENT> has built a berth for 5,000 deadweight-tonne container ships at the port and invested 34 million yuan ( $ 4.1 million ) to dredge the harbour, Xinhua said.
Philippines<SEP>ASEAN groups Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the <ENT>Philippines<ENT>, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
Vietnam<SEP>ASEAN groups Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and <ENT>Vietnam<ENT>.
U.S.<SEP>Asked about Rubin's comment that a strong dollar was in <ENT>U.S.<ENT> interests, Sakakibara said the remark does not necessarily mean the United States supports a stronger dollar.
United States<SEP>Asked about Rubin's comment that a strong dollar was in U.S. interests, Sakakibara said the remark does not necessarily mean the <ENT>United States<ENT> supports a stronger dollar.
Lebanon<SEP> <ENT>Lebanon<ENT> sentences pro-Israeli warlord to death.
Israel<SEP>The court convicted General Antoine Lahd, head of the South Lebanon Army ( SLA ), of collaborating with <ENT>Israel<ENT> with which Lebanon is officially at war.
Israel<SEP>Lahd, a 69-year-old former Lebanese army major-general, heads the 3,000-strong SLA militia which helps <ENT>Israel<ENT> hold a border zone in south Lebanon to ward off cross-frontier guerrilla raids on northern Israel.
Israel<SEP>He said <ENT>Israel<ENT> was capable of pressuring Lebanon's Syrian-backed government to stop the legal pursuit.
Israel<SEP>The charges against Lahd were : forming a hostile army, carrying weapons on <ENT>Israel<ENT>'s side, helping Israel strip off a part of Lebanese territory by violence, forming an armed gang, killing or trying to kill Lebanese civilians by artillery shelling and kidnapping Lebanese citizens for long periods.
Israel<SEP>The charges against Lahd were : forming a hostile army, carrying weapons on <ENT>Israel<ENT>'s side, helping Israel strip off a part of Lebanese territory by violence, forming an armed gang, killing or trying to kill Lebanese civilians by artillery shelling and kidnapping Lebanese citizens for long periods.
Israel<SEP>Shortly before Lahd's trial began, a Beirut military prosecutor charged another 89 former Lebanese army soldiers with collaborating with <ENT>Israel<ENT>.
Israel<SEP> <ENT>Israel<ENT> and Lahd have repeatedly demanded safety guarantees for the SLA -- a mixed Christian-Shi'ite Moslem force -- which the Jewish states regards as loyal allies.
Israel<SEP> <ENT>Israel<ENT> has said the Lebanese army must incorporate the SLA fighters into its ranks as an army brigade as a condition for peace.
Lebanon<SEP>Former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres, calling Lahd " a great Lebanese patriot ", said earlier this year <ENT>Lebanon<ENT> had insulted the SLA commander by ordering his arrest on the treason charges.
Lebanon<SEP>Peres, who was ousted in May by rightwing Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, said there could not be real negotiations with <ENT>Lebanon<ENT> " unless it will stop the maltreatment of the SLA and its commanders. "
Israel<SEP>Saqr, whose trial was concurrent with Lahd's, was convicted of " contacting the Israeli enemy, passing information to <ENT>Israel<ENT> and undertaking hostile acts against Lebanon ".
Lebanon<SEP>Saqr, whose trial was concurrent with Lahd's, was convicted of " contacting the Israeli enemy, passing information to Israel and undertaking hostile acts against <ENT>Lebanon<ENT> ".
White House<SEP>President Clinton aims to hold more news conferences in his second term and will have one Dec. 13, the <ENT>White House<ENT> said Friday.
White House<SEP> <ENT>White House<ENT> spokesman Mike McCurry said Clinton " plans to have regular news conferences " during his second term.
United States<SEP>The <ENT>United States<ENT> on Nov. 19 vetoed his bid for re-election while the other 14 Security Council members supported him.
Spain<SEP>Spanish police said on Friday they had arrested five people and seized more than 90 petrol bombs during disturbances after a protest in the Basque country against <ENT>Spain<ENT>'s constitution.
Spain<SEP>The protest, which attracted several thousand supporters, coincided with the 18th anniversary of <ENT>Spain<ENT>'s constitution.
Italy<SEP> <ENT>Italy<ENT> commission concludes 1997 budget examination.
Italy<SEP>The Italian upper house Senate budget commission has concluded its examination of <ENT>Italy<ENT>'s 1997 budget, and it will approve the measure officially by Saturday.
Poland<SEP>EU, <ENT>Poland<ENT> agree on oil import tariffs.
Poland<SEP>The European Union and <ENT>Poland<ENT> have resolved disagreements over a new Polish oil import regime, the European Commission said on Friday.
Poland<SEP>The EU had objected to increases in Polish tariffs on imports of gasoline and gasoil products introduced on January 1, 1996, saying they contravened levels envisaged in the so-called Europe Agreement between the EU and <ENT>Poland<ENT>.
Poland<SEP>" The EU and <ENT>Poland<ENT> have now reached a final settlement regarding issues related to the Polish import regime in the oils sector, " the Commission said in a statement.
Poland<SEP>Under the agreement, <ENT>Poland<ENT> will abolish all oil import tariffs by 2001, remove all oil price controls and end quantitative restrictions on imports by January 1, 1997.
Poland<SEP>The EU and <ENT>Poland<ENT> will monitor the settlement at six-monthly meetings.
India<SEP>Hindu party forces <ENT>India<ENT> parliament to adjourn.
Italy<SEP> <ENT>Italy<ENT> tops week of meagre bond returns - Salomon.
Italy<SEP>High-flying <ENT>Italy<ENT> topped the league in a week of meagre returns on government bonds, Salomon Brothers said on Friday.
Sweden<SEP>In local currency terms, Italian BTPs offered returns of 0.85 percent in the week ended on Thursday, with fellow high-yielder <ENT>Sweden<ENT> close behind on 0.80 percent.
France<SEP> <ENT>France<ENT> managed third place with 0.68 percent in the 16-nation world government bond index.
Canada<SEP> <ENT>Canada<ENT>'s were the worst performing bonds.
Canada<SEP>Returns on Treasuries were also in negative territory at minus 0.24 percent, the poorest result after <ENT>Canada<ENT> and British gilts which lost 0.28 percent.
Australia<SEP> <ENT>Australia<ENT> was the only dollar-bloc country in the table to eke out a positive return, albeit a paltry 0.02 percent.
Japan<SEP>In U.S. dollar terms, <ENT>Japan<ENT> was the only country to give positive returns at 1.35 percent.
France<SEP> <ENT>France<ENT> lost 0.37 percent, followed by Italy on minus 0.59 percent.
Italy<SEP>France lost 0.37 percent, followed by <ENT>Italy<ENT> on minus 0.59 percent.
Canada<SEP>The biggest losers in dollar terms were British gilts, which shed 3.41 percent, <ENT>Canada<ENT> with minus 3.03 percent and Australia at minus 1.54 percent.
Australia<SEP>The biggest losers in dollar terms were British gilts, which shed 3.41 percent, Canada with minus 3.03 percent and <ENT>Australia<ENT> at minus 1.54 percent.
Israel<SEP>PLO negotiators said on Friday Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak might all meet on Saturday to try to clinch a deal on <ENT>Israel<ENT>'s handover of Hebron to the PLO.
Hebron<SEP>Especially since the <ENT>Hebron<ENT> issue has not been agreed yet and the crucial disputed issues have not been resolved. "
Israel<SEP>The violence was spurred by <ENT>Israel<ENT>'s opening an entrance to a tunnel near Moslem sites in Jerusalem.
Israel<SEP>The Palestine Liberation Organisation ( PLO ) negotiators said the last two weeks of talks with <ENT>Israel<ENT> on implementing the long-delayed handover of most of Hebron to PLO rule had been " meaningless ", necessitating an Arafat-Netanyahu meeting.
Turkey<SEP> <ENT>Turkey<ENT> hindered by own landmines on Syrian border.
Turkey<SEP> <ENT>Turkey<ENT>'s efforts to prevent Kurdish rebels and smugglers infiltrating from Syria are being badly hindered because the military does not have a map of its own minefields on the border, a commission of parliamentarians said.
Turkey<SEP> <ENT>Turkey<ENT> says Syria sponsors the PKK, fighting for Kurdish self-rule in southeast Turkey.
Syria<SEP>Turkey says <ENT>Syria<ENT> sponsors the PKK, fighting for Kurdish self-rule in southeast Turkey.
Damascus<SEP> <ENT>Damascus<ENT> denies aiding the rebels.
U.S.<SEP> <ENT>U.S.<ENT> blasts release of convicted bomber.
United States<SEP>The <ENT>United States<ENT> Thursday blasted the release from a Greek prison of a Palestinian guerrilla convicted of bombing an airliner and killing a teenager in 1982, saying the move " does not make sense. "
United States<SEP>The <ENT>United States<ENT> accuses Rashid of belonging to the May 15 Palestinian guerrilla group and being an accomplished student of master Palestinian bombmaker Abu Ibrahim.
Moscow<SEP>Alexander Bavykin, deputy legal chief at Russia's foreign ministry, said <ENT>Moscow<ENT> had yet to formulate a policy on copyright in cybersppace.
Italy<SEP> <ENT>Italy<ENT> evacuates 17 nuns and priests from Zaire.
Italy<SEP> <ENT>Italy<ENT> said on Friday it had evacuated 17 Roman Catholic nuns and priests from Zaire where they had been at risk from fighting between government troops and ethnic Tutsi rebels.
Italy<SEP>" Help <ENT>Italy<ENT> to teach, to propose a capacity for strong local autonomy, for the federalism which can give new vigour to our blood.
League<SEP>He was jeered and whistled at by a small group of <ENT>League<ENT> supporters when he arrived for a visit marked by heavy security.
Italia<SEP>Witnesses said the protesters were outnumbered by other Italians who waved tricolour flags in the national red, white and green or shouted " Viva <ENT>Italia<ENT> ".
Republic of Padania<SEP>A three-day " independence " march along the Po River in September, culminating in a declaration in Venice of a self-styled " <ENT>Republic of Padania<ENT> ", flopped badly.
Colombia<SEP> <ENT>Colombia<ENT> shipped 198,226 bags in August after 164,185 in July, El Salvador 160,553 ( 129,184 ), Indonesia 72,218 ( 78,959 ), Ethiopia 69,252 ( 60,456 ) and Kenya 63,969 ( 60,043 ).
El Salvador<SEP>Colombia shipped 198,226 bags in August after 164,185 in July, <ENT>El Salvador<ENT> 160,553 ( 129,184 ), Indonesia 72,218 ( 78,959 ), Ethiopia 69,252 ( 60,456 ) and Kenya 63,969 ( 60,043 ).
Indonesia<SEP>Colombia shipped 198,226 bags in August after 164,185 in July, El Salvador 160,553 ( 129,184 ), <ENT>Indonesia<ENT> 72,218 ( 78,959 ), Ethiopia 69,252 ( 60,456 ) and Kenya 63,969 ( 60,043 ).
Ethiopia<SEP>Colombia shipped 198,226 bags in August after 164,185 in July, El Salvador 160,553 ( 129,184 ), Indonesia 72,218 ( 78,959 ), <ENT>Ethiopia<ENT> 69,252 ( 60,456 ) and Kenya 63,969 ( 60,043 ).
Kenya<SEP>Colombia shipped 198,226 bags in August after 164,185 in July, El Salvador 160,553 ( 129,184 ), Indonesia 72,218 ( 78,959 ), Ethiopia 69,252 ( 60,456 ) and <ENT>Kenya<ENT> 63,969 ( 60,043 ).
Brazil<SEP> <ENT>Brazil<ENT> was in seventh position with 54,333 bags ( 29,055 ).
Australia<SEP>Langmore, 57, announced in November that he intended to resign from parliament to take up a position as <ENT>Australia<ENT>'s senior representative at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
Singapore<SEP>FEATURE - <ENT>Singapore<ENT> sees prestige in hosting WTO.
Brazil<SEP>1822 - <ENT>Brazil<ENT> proclaimed independence from Portugal and Pedro I became first Emperor of Brazil in December 1822.
Singapore<SEP> <ENT>Singapore<ENT>'s winning campaign to host the World Trade Organisation ( WTO )'s first ministerial meeting reflected its ambition to play a key role in shaping global free trade, the lifeblood of its economy, analysts said.
Singapore<SEP>" As one of the world's most externally oriented economies, <ENT>Singapore<ENT> has a disproportionately large stake in the WTO, " said Desmond Supple, economist at research house I.D.E.A.
Singapore<SEP>" <ENT>Singapore<ENT> stands to benefit more than most from continued global trade liberalisation as trade is the engine of its growth, accounting for nearly three times its gross domestic product. "
U.S.<SEP>The city-state met <ENT>U.S.<ENT> opposition two years ago in its bid to host the meeting, expected to gather 4,000 officials from 160 countries from December 9 to 13.
Singapore<SEP>In a stand some analysts linked to controversy over <ENT>Singapore<ENT>'s caning of an American teenager for vandalism, then-U.S. Trade Representative Mickey Kantor had said the meeting ought to be held where the WTO was going to be headquartered.
Singapore<SEP>But <ENT>Singapore<ENT> had the support of other WTO members.
Singapore<SEP>Derek da Cunha, senior fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies ( ISEAS ), said <ENT>Singapore<ENT>'s hosting of the conference " carries a great deal of symbolism for the city-state, underscoring its commitment to free trade and its trading links across the globe. "
Singapore<SEP>There is the international prestige <ENT>Singapore<ENT> would enjoy, but " more importantly there is a genuine national interest in fostering better global free trade and an open market ", said Tan Kong Yam, head of Business Policy at the National University of Singapore.
Singapore<SEP>In June, the WTO hailed <ENT>Singapore<ENT> for its open market policies but the European Union and other trading powers called on Singapore to speed up the opening of its services sector.
Singapore<SEP>Supple said the struggle that <ENT>Singapore<ENT> had to wage in vying to host the meeting would be repeated during the talks.
Singapore<SEP>Supple said hosting the meeting carried prestige for <ENT>Singapore<ENT>, " however, this is quite intangible as the prestige factor may not necessarily lead to any additional investment and trade flows to this region. "
Singapore<SEP>A large part of <ENT>Singapore<ENT>'s workforce would be mobilised to ensure the meeting would run without a glitch but the average Singaporean " would probably not be too concerned about some of the issues, " Tan said.
Singapore<SEP>" But the more educated public will realise that these kind of things are important for <ENT>Singapore<ENT> as a small economy. "
Italy<SEP>First run leaders Guenther Huber and breakman Antonio Tartaglia in the <ENT>Italy<ENT> I sleigh finished second two-hundredths of a second behind the Americans.
China<SEP> <ENT>China<ENT> made a promising debut on the freestyle skiing world cup circuit in an aerials event in the French resort of Tignes on Saturday.
France<SEP>But overall, it was <ENT>France<ENT> and Canada who dominated the day.
Canada<SEP>But overall, it was France and <ENT>Canada<ENT> who dominated the day.
France<SEP>Alexis Blanc and Sebastien Foucras gave <ENT>France<ENT> a one-two finish in the first aerials competition of the season.
South Africa<SEP> <ENT>South Africa<ENT>'s trip to Kanpur for the third test against India has given former England test cricketer Bob Woolmer the chance of a sentimental return to his birthplace.
India<SEP>South Africa's trip to Kanpur for the third test against <ENT>India<ENT> has given former England test cricketer Bob Woolmer the chance of a sentimental return to his birthplace.
England<SEP>South Africa's trip to Kanpur for the third test against India has given former <ENT>England<ENT> test cricketer Bob Woolmer the chance of a sentimental return to his birthplace.
England<SEP>Woolmer, 48, played 19 tests for <ENT>England<ENT> between 1975 and 1981.
India<SEP>His first cricketing sojurn to <ENT>India<ENT> was as a member of Tony Greig's England side in 1976-77.
England<SEP>His first cricketing sojurn to India was as a member of Tony Greig's <ENT>England<ENT> side in 1976-77.
United Province<SEP>His father Clarence Woolmer represented <ENT>United Province<ENT>, now renamed Uttar Pradesh, in India's Ranji Trophy national championship and captained the state during 1949.
Uttar Pradesh<SEP>His father Clarence Woolmer represented United Province, now renamed <ENT>Uttar Pradesh<ENT>, in India's Ranji Trophy national championship and captained the state during 1949.
Kanpur<SEP>Woolmer's memories of <ENT>Kanpur<ENT> are few and blurred.
London<SEP>The 34-year-old winger played his final game in a Wallaby jersey on Saturday but is currently a target for clubs eager to match <ENT>London<ENT> side Saracens who have already snapped up Francois Pienaar, Michael Lynagh and Philippe Sella.
England<SEP>Former Wallaby captain Nick Farr-Jones believes Campese may yet be tempted to <ENT>England<ENT>.
Australia<SEP> <ENT>Australia<ENT> bade farewell to David Campese in spectacular fashion by overwhelming the Barbarians 39-12 in the final match of their European tour at Twickenham on Saturday.
AUSTRALIA<SEP>RUGBY UNION - <ENT>AUSTRALIA<ENT> BEAT BARBARIANS 39-12.
Northern Ireland<SEP>Albanian coach Astrit Hafizi said on Saturday it was important that his players brush aside the country's short ban by FIFA in order to concentrate on next Saturday'sWorld Cup group nine qualifier against <ENT>Northern Ireland<ENT>.
Albania<SEP>World soccer's governing body reinstated <ENT>Albania<ENT> last Tuesday after the Balkan country's government lifted suspensions on various soccer officials.
Albania<SEP>FIFA had banned <ENT>Albania<ENT> indefinitely after its sports ministry had ordered the suspension of Albanian Football Association general secretary Eduard Dervishi and dissolved the executive committee.
Northern Ireland<SEP>Especially if one takes into consideration our difficult post-suspension situation and the fact <ENT>Northern Ireland<ENT> is very keen to win. "
Australia<SEP>Former <ENT>Australia<ENT> test batsman Dean Jones hit an unbeaten 130 to lead Victoria's fightback in their Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania on Saturday.
Victoria<SEP>Former Australia test batsman Dean Jones hit an unbeaten 130 to lead <ENT>Victoria<ENT>'s fightback in their Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania on Saturday.
Victoria<SEP>Replying to the home side's first innings 481 for eight declared, <ENT>Victoria<ENT> reached 220 for three at close of play on the second day of the four-day match at Hobart's Bellerive Oval.
Australia<SEP>Jones, who took over as captain for the match in the absence of <ENT>Australia<ENT> test leg-spinner Shane Warne, added 195 runs for the third wicket with left-hander Laurie Harper.
Australia<SEP>Earlier, former <ENT>Australia<ENT> test batsman David Boon scored 118 and all-rounder Shaun Young hit 113.
Victoria<SEP>Pace bowler Ian Harvey claimed three for 81 for <ENT>Victoria<ENT>.
SOUTH KOREA<SEP>SOCCER - <ENT>SOUTH KOREA<ENT> MOVE CLOSE TO QUARTER-FINAL BERTH.
South Korea<SEP> <ENT>South Korea<ENT> made virtually certain of an Asian Cup quarter-final spot with a 4-2 win over Indonesia in a Group A match on Saturday.
Indonesia<SEP>South Korea made virtually certain of an Asian Cup quarter-final spot with a 4-2 win over <ENT>Indonesia<ENT> in a Group A match on Saturday.
South Korea<SEP>After going four up in the first 55 minutes <ENT>South Korea<ENT> allowed Indonesia, newcomers to Asian Cup finals, back into the match, conceding two goals from rare counter attacks.
Indonesia<SEP>After going four up in the first 55 minutes South Korea allowed <ENT>Indonesia<ENT>, newcomers to Asian Cup finals, back into the match, conceding two goals from rare counter attacks.
South Korea<SEP>Kim Do Hoon opened the scoring for <ENT>South Korea<ENT> in only the fifth minute, turning unmarked on the penalty spot to fire a shot into the top corner.
Indonesia<SEP>Ronny Wabia scored for <ENT>Indonesia<ENT> three minutes later direct from a a corner kick that Korean goalkeeper Kim Byung reached with one hand but failed to keep out.
Indonesia<SEP>With 65 minutes gone <ENT>Indonesia<ENT>'s Widodo Putra, who scored a spectacular goal against Kuwait on Wednesday, was again on target, breaking through the Korean defence to beat the keeper with a low shot.
Kuwait<SEP>With 65 minutes gone Indonesia's Widodo Putra, who scored a spectacular goal against <ENT>Kuwait<ENT> on Wednesday, was again on target, breaking through the Korean defence to beat the keeper with a low shot.
Republic of Ireland<SEP>" The years I spent as manager of the <ENT>Republic of Ireland<ENT> were the best years of my life.
Ireland<SEP>Charlton managed <ENT>Ireland<ENT> for 93 matches, during which time they lost only 17 times in almost 10 years until he resigned in December 1995.
Ireland<SEP>He guided <ENT>Ireland<ENT> to two successive World Cup finals tournaments and to the 1988 European championship finals in Germany, after the Irish beat a well-fancied England team 1-0 in their group qualifier.
England<SEP>He guided Ireland to two successive World Cup finals tournaments and to the 1988 European championship finals in Germany, after the Irish beat a well-fancied <ENT>England<ENT> team 1-0 in their group qualifier.
England<SEP>The lanky former Leeds United defender did not make his <ENT>England<ENT> debut until the age of 30 but eventually won 35 caps and was a key member of the 1966 World Cup winning team with his younger brother, Bobby.
Brian Shimer<SEP> <ENT>Brian Shimer<ENT> piloted USA III to a surprise victory in a World Cup two-man bobsleigh race on Saturday.
USA III<SEP>Brian Shimer piloted <ENT>USA III<ENT> to a surprise victory in a World Cup two-man bobsleigh race on Saturday.
Shimer<SEP>Lying fifth after the first run, <ENT>Shimer<ENT> and breakman Randy Jones delivered a near-perfect second trip down the 1976 Olympic course for an aggregate time of one minute 45.91 seconds.
Randy Jones<SEP>Lying fifth after the first run, Shimer and breakman <ENT>Randy Jones<ENT> delivered a near-perfect second trip down the 1976 Olympic course for an aggregate time of one minute 45.91 seconds.
Guenther Huber<SEP>First run leaders <ENT>Guenther Huber<ENT> and breakman Antonio Tartaglia in the Italy I sleigh finished second two-hundredths of a second behind the Americans.
Antonio Tartaglia<SEP>First run leaders Guenther Huber and breakman <ENT>Antonio Tartaglia<ENT> in the Italy I sleigh finished second two-hundredths of a second behind the Americans.
Canada I<SEP> <ENT>Canada I<ENT>, represented by Pierre Lueders and breakman Dave MacEachern, completed the third World cup event of the winter a further one-hundredth of a second behind the Italians.
Pierre Lueders<SEP>Canada I, represented by <ENT>Pierre Lueders<ENT> and breakman Dave MacEachern, completed the third World cup event of the winter a further one-hundredth of a second behind the Italians.
Dave MacEachern<SEP>Canada I, represented by Pierre Lueders and breakman <ENT>Dave MacEachern<ENT>, completed the third World cup event of the winter a further one-hundredth of a second behind the Italians.
Jim Herberich<SEP>They have 104 points, 15 ahead of USA I's <ENT>Jim Herberich<ENT> and breakman Garrett Hines who managed only 10th place on Saturday.
Garrett Hines<SEP>They have 104 points, 15 ahead of USA I's Jim Herberich and breakman <ENT>Garrett Hines<ENT> who managed only 10th place on Saturday.
Cuo Dan<SEP>While the Chinese failed to gain a place in the men's final, they had two in the top 10 of the women's competition, <ENT>Cuo Dan<ENT> finishing a respectable seventh and Xu Nannan ninth.
Xu Nannan<SEP>While the Chinese failed to gain a place in the men's final, they had two in the top 10 of the women's competition, Cuo Dan finishing a respectable seventh and <ENT>Xu Nannan<ENT> ninth.
Alexis Blanc<SEP> <ENT>Alexis Blanc<ENT> and Sebastien Foucras gave France a one-two finish in the first aerials competition of the season.
Sebastien Foucras<SEP>Alexis Blanc and <ENT>Sebastien Foucras<ENT> gave France a one-two finish in the first aerials competition of the season.
Blanc<SEP> <ENT>Blanc<ENT> collected his seventh career World Cup win with a two jump combined score of 238.36 points, easily beating Foucras, the overall World Cup aerials champion, who was a distant second with 223.60.
Foucras<SEP>Blanc collected his seventh career World Cup win with a two jump combined score of 238.36 points, easily beating <ENT>Foucras<ENT>, the overall World Cup aerials champion, who was a distant second with 223.60.
Jeff Bean<SEP>Canada's <ENT>Jeff Bean<ENT>, who had never finished higher than ninth in a World Cup event, made his first trip to the podium taking third place with a mark of 209.96.
Veronica Brenner<SEP> <ENT>Veronica Brenner<ENT> of Canada, who picked up her first career victory at Tignes last year, made it two wins in a row at the French resort taking first in the women's competition with a score of 170.42.
Karin Kuster<SEP>Swiss skiers occupied the other two places on the podium, <ENT>Karin Kuster<ENT> taking second with 160.55 narrowly ahead of Evelyne Leu with 160.36.
Evelyne Leu<SEP>Swiss skiers occupied the other two places on the podium, Karin Kuster taking second with 160.55 narrowly ahead of <ENT>Evelyne Leu<ENT> with 160.36.
World Trade Organisation<SEP>Singapore's winning campaign to host the <ENT>World Trade Organisation<ENT> ( WTO )'s first ministerial meeting reflected its ambition to play a key role in shaping global free trade, the lifeblood of its economy, analysts said.
WTO<SEP>Singapore's winning campaign to host the World Trade Organisation ( <ENT>WTO<ENT> )'s first ministerial meeting reflected its ambition to play a key role in shaping global free trade, the lifeblood of its economy, analysts said.
WTO<SEP>" As one of the world's most externally oriented economies, Singapore has a disproportionately large stake in the <ENT>WTO<ENT>, " said Desmond Supple, economist at research house I.D.E.A.
Desmond Supple<SEP>" As one of the world's most externally oriented economies, Singapore has a disproportionately large stake in the WTO, " said <ENT>Desmond Supple<ENT>, economist at research house I.D.E.A.
Mickey Kantor<SEP>In a stand some analysts linked to controversy over Singapore's caning of an American teenager for vandalism, then-U.S. Trade Representative <ENT>Mickey Kantor<ENT> had said the meeting ought to be held where the WTO was going to be headquartered.
WTO<SEP>In a stand some analysts linked to controversy over Singapore's caning of an American teenager for vandalism, then-U.S. Trade Representative Mickey Kantor had said the meeting ought to be held where the <ENT>WTO<ENT> was going to be headquartered.
WTO<SEP>But Singapore had the support of other <ENT>WTO<ENT> members.
Derek da Cunha<SEP> <ENT>Derek da Cunha<ENT>, senior fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies ( ISEAS ), said Singapore's hosting of the conference " carries a great deal of symbolism for the city-state, underscoring its commitment to free trade and its trading links across the globe. "
Institute of Policy Studies<SEP>Derek da Cunha, senior fellow at the <ENT>Institute of Policy Studies<ENT> ( ISEAS ), said Singapore's hosting of the conference " carries a great deal of symbolism for the city-state, underscoring its commitment to free trade and its trading links across the globe. "
ISEAS<SEP>Derek da Cunha, senior fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies ( <ENT>ISEAS<ENT> ), said Singapore's hosting of the conference " carries a great deal of symbolism for the city-state, underscoring its commitment to free trade and its trading links across the globe. "
Tan Kong Yam<SEP>There is the international prestige Singapore would enjoy, but " more importantly there is a genuine national interest in fostering better global free trade and an open market ", said <ENT>Tan Kong Yam<ENT>, head of Business Policy at the National University of Singapore.
National University of Singapore<SEP>There is the international prestige Singapore would enjoy, but " more importantly there is a genuine national interest in fostering better global free trade and an open market ", said Tan Kong Yam, head of Business Policy at the <ENT>National University of Singapore<ENT>.
WTO<SEP>At the ministerial meeting, trade ministers will review the work of the <ENT>WTO<ENT> and the implementation of the Uruguay Round free trade commitments under its predecessor the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade ( GATT ).
WTO<SEP>In June, the <ENT>WTO<ENT> hailed Singapore for its open market policies but the European Union and other trading powers called on Singapore to speed up the opening of its services sector.
European Union<SEP>In June, the WTO hailed Singapore for its open market policies but the <ENT>European Union<ENT> and other trading powers called on Singapore to speed up the opening of its services sector.
Supple<SEP> <ENT>Supple<ENT> said the struggle that Singapore had to wage in vying to host the meeting would be repeated during the talks.
Supple<SEP> <ENT>Supple<ENT> said hosting the meeting carried prestige for Singapore, " however, this is quite intangible as the prestige factor may not necessarily lead to any additional investment and trade flows to this region. "
Tan<SEP>From a commercial point of view, the meeting would be good for Singapore's tourism industry, <ENT>Tan<ENT> said.
Tan<SEP>A large part of Singapore's workforce would be mobilised to ensure the meeting would run without a glitch but the average Singaporean " would probably not be too concerned about some of the issues, " <ENT>Tan<ENT> said.
Supple<SEP> <ENT>Supple<ENT> said any political gains the Singapore government would get from the WTO meeting -- ahead of a general election due by April 1997 -- would depend on how successful it was in pushing its economic agenda.
WTO<SEP>Supple said any political gains the Singapore government would get from the <ENT>WTO<ENT> meeting -- ahead of a general election due by April 1997 -- would depend on how successful it was in pushing its economic agenda.
NTT<SEP>Japan <ENT>NTT<ENT> says hopes to start int'l business soon.
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp<SEP> <ENT>Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp<ENT> ( NTT ) said on Friday that it hopes to move into the international telecommunications business as soon as possible following the government's decision to split NTT into three firms under a holding company.
NTT<SEP>Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp ( <ENT>NTT<ENT> ) said on Friday that it hopes to move into the international telecommunications business as soon as possible following the government's decision to split NTT into three firms under a holding company.
NTT<SEP>Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp ( <ENT>NTT<ENT> ) said on Friday that it hopes to move into the international telecommunications business as soon as possible following the government's decision to split NTT into three firms under a holding company.
Reuters<SEP>" We hope to start international telephone business as soon as possible, " a company official told <ENT>Reuters<ENT>.
NTT<SEP>The official said the latest government decision to split the company under a holding company would allow flexibility in <ENT>NTT<ENT>'s international phone business.
Hisao Horinouchi<SEP>Earlier, Posts and Telecommunications Minister <ENT>Hisao Horinouchi<ENT> told a news conference the government plans to split NTT into three firms under a holding company, but did not specify when the restructuring would likely take effect.
NTT<SEP>Earlier, Posts and Telecommunications Minister Hisao Horinouchi told a news conference the government plans to split <ENT>NTT<ENT> into three firms under a holding company, but did not specify when the restructuring would likely take effect.
Horinouchi<SEP>One of the three new companies will be a long-distance operator and the other two will be local-call operators, <ENT>Horinouchi<ENT> said.
Horinouchi<SEP>The long-distance operator will offer international services, <ENT>Horinouchi<ENT> said.
Ahold<SEP> <ENT>Ahold<ENT> launches Asian food discount stores.
Ahold NV<SEP>Dutch supermarkets group <ENT>Ahold NV<ENT> said on Friday it had launched a second food store format for Asian consumers today, opening 16 BILO food discount stores in Malaysia.
Ahold<SEP>The discount price format store BILO is to complement <ENT>Ahold<ENT>'s full service supermarket TOPS, recently launched in Asia.
Ahold<SEP>" In the coming five to ten years, <ENT>Ahold<ENT> plans to open many more stores of both formats, making TOPS and BILO household names in the region, " Ahold said in a statement.
Ahold<SEP>" In the coming five to ten years, <ENT>Ahold<ENT> plans to open many more stores of both formats, making TOPS and BILO household names in the region, " Ahold said in a statement.
Ahold<SEP>As well as its activities in Asia, Dutch retail group <ENT>Ahold<ENT> has a strong presence in Europe, in the U.S. and the company recently announced a joint venture agreement in Brazil.
Ahold<SEP> <ENT>Ahold<ENT> has annualised sales of approximately US$ 24 billion, and employs 180,000 people worldwide.
Gladishiva<SEP>Other Facts : <ENT>Gladishiva<ENT> won a silver medal in super G at the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympics and a bronze medal in downhill at the 1991 World Championships.
Barrick<SEP> <ENT>Barrick<ENT> has teamed up with a construction company in the Citra Group of Suharto's eldest daughter, Siti Hardianti Rukmana, in what Barrick had said was a partnership " to prepare us for a potential mining development project ".
Citra Group<SEP>Barrick has teamed up with a construction company in the <ENT>Citra Group<ENT> of Suharto's eldest daughter, Siti Hardianti Rukmana, in what Barrick had said was a partnership " to prepare us for a potential mining development project ".
Suharto<SEP>Barrick has teamed up with a construction company in the Citra Group of <ENT>Suharto<ENT>'s eldest daughter, Siti Hardianti Rukmana, in what Barrick had said was a partnership " to prepare us for a potential mining development project ".
Siti Hardianti Rukmana<SEP>Barrick has teamed up with a construction company in the Citra Group of Suharto's eldest daughter, <ENT>Siti Hardianti Rukmana<ENT>, in what Barrick had said was a partnership " to prepare us for a potential mining development project ".
Barrick<SEP><ENT>Barrick<ENT> has teamed up with a construction company in the Citra Group of Suharto's eldest daughter, Siti Hardianti Rukmana, in what Barrick had said was a partnership " to prepare us for a potential mining development project ".
Honda Motor Co Ltd<SEP> <ENT>Honda Motor Co Ltd<ENT> said on Friday that it had received 15,000 domestic orders for its S-MX recreational vehicle in the first two weeks after its launch.
Honda<SEP> <ENT>Honda<ENT> launched the S-MX light minivan, featuring cubic body styling, on November 22 with a monthly sales target of 5,000 units.
WTO<SEP>FEATURE - Singapore sees prestige in hosting <ENT>WTO<ENT> .
Bre-X<SEP>The richest parts of the property to the north and south of the central region have been estimated by <ENT>Bre-X<ENT> to contain 57 million ounces of gold.
Bre-X<SEP>" <ENT>Bre-X<ENT> is expected to complete the feasibility report by December 16 and submit it to the government before the December 21 deadline, " the source said.
Bre-X<SEP>He said <ENT>Bre-X<ENT> would then formally seek the permission of the Indonesian government to begin construction to develop Busang's central region, which might take up to two years.
Bre-X<SEP>The source declined to say if there had been any progress in the talks between <ENT>Bre-X<ENT> and Barrick.
Barrick<SEP>The source declined to say if there had been any progress in the talks between Bre-X and <ENT>Barrick<ENT>.
Bre-X<SEP>we are not selling furniture, and <ENT>Bre-X<ENT> has 13,000 shareholders to answer to, " the source said.
Mines and Energy Ministry<SEP>The source said no new deadline had been set by the <ENT>Mines and Energy Ministry<ENT> for Bre-X and Barrick to strike a deal.
Bre-X<SEP>The source said no new deadline had been set by the Mines and Energy Ministry for <ENT>Bre-X<ENT> and Barrick to strike a deal.
Barrick<SEP>The source said no new deadline had been set by the Mines and Energy Ministry for Bre-X and <ENT>Barrick<ENT> to strike a deal.
Bre-X<SEP>The Ministry had given the companies until December 4 to complete a partnership deal, and advised <ENT>Bre-X<ENT> to take a 25 percent stake and Barrick 75 percent to develop the property.
Barrick<SEP>The Ministry had given the companies until December 4 to complete a partnership deal, and advised Bre-X to take a 25 percent stake and <ENT>Barrick<ENT> 75 percent to develop the property.
Umar<SEP>The Ministry's <ENT>Umar<ENT> said on Thursday that both Bre-X and Barrick had responded positively to a government letter recommending a 25-75 split in the Busang gold property.
Bre-X<SEP>The Ministry's Umar said on Thursday that both <ENT>Bre-X<ENT> and Barrick had responded positively to a government letter recommending a 25-75 split in the Busang gold property.
Barrick<SEP>The Ministry's Umar said on Thursday that both Bre-X and <ENT>Barrick<ENT> had responded positively to a government letter recommending a 25-75 split in the Busang gold property.
Umar<SEP> <ENT>Umar<ENT> said the government had yet to receive a formal reply from the companies.
Bre-X<SEP> <ENT>Bre-X<ENT> has a partnership deal with PT Panutan Duta of the Panutan Group run by President Suharto's eldest son, Sigit Harjojudanto, under which Panutan would receive $ 40 million over 40 months plus a 10 percent stake Busang's richest parts.
PT Panutan Duta<SEP>Bre-X has a partnership deal with <ENT>PT Panutan Duta<ENT> of the Panutan Group run by President Suharto's eldest son, Sigit Harjojudanto, under which Panutan would receive $ 40 million over 40 months plus a 10 percent stake Busang's richest parts.
EPA<SEP> <ENT>EPA<ENT> says economic assessment unchanged by GDP data.
Economic Planning Agency<SEP>Japan's <ENT>Economic Planning Agency<ENT> has not changed its view that the economy is gradually recovering, despite relatively weak gross domestic product figures released on Tuesday, EPA Vice Minister Shimpei Nukaya told reporters on Friday.
EPA<SEP>Japan's Economic Planning Agency has not changed its view that the economy is gradually recovering, despite relatively weak gross domestic product figures released on Tuesday, <ENT>EPA<ENT> Vice Minister Shimpei Nukaya told reporters on Friday.
Shimpei Nukaya<SEP>Japan's Economic Planning Agency has not changed its view that the economy is gradually recovering, despite relatively weak gross domestic product figures released on Tuesday, EPA Vice Minister <ENT>Shimpei Nukaya<ENT> told reporters on Friday.
Nukaya<SEP>When asked about the outlook for the fiscal year beginning in April, <ENT>Nukaya<ENT> said the economy may slow down in the early part of the fiscal year due to a planned consumption tax hike, but that would be only temporary.
Inge Kaul<SEP>He played an active role at the U.N. social development conference in Copenhagen last year and has co-authored articles with U.N. development programme officer <ENT>Inge Kaul<ENT>.
Langmore<SEP> <ENT>Langmore<ENT>, a persistent campaigner for interventionist economic policy, has been Labor member for Fraser since 1984.
Fraser<SEP>Langmore, a persistent campaigner for interventionist economic policy, has been Labor member for <ENT>Fraser<ENT> since 1984.
Paul Keating<SEP>He was senior private secretary to the employment and industrial relations minister from 1983 to 1984 and was economic advisor to then treasurer <ENT>Paul Keating<ENT> in 1983.
Yangon Institute of Technology<SEP>A group of Burmese students on Friday marched out of the <ENT>Yangon Institute of Technology<ENT> ( YIT ) in the northern outskirts of Rangoon and moved toward the University of Yangon about six km ( four miles ) away, witnesses said.
YIT<SEP>A group of Burmese students on Friday marched out of the Yangon Institute of Technology ( <ENT>YIT<ENT> ) in the northern outskirts of Rangoon and moved toward the University of Yangon about six km ( four miles ) away, witnesses said.
University of Yangon<SEP>A group of Burmese students on Friday marched out of the Yangon Institute of Technology ( YIT ) in the northern outskirts of Rangoon and moved toward the <ENT>University of Yangon<ENT> about six km ( four miles ) away, witnesses said.
YIT<SEP>On Monday and Tuesday, students from the <ENT>YIT<ENT> and the university launched street protests against what they called unfair handling by police of a brawl between some of their colleagues and restaurant owners in October.
Reuters<SEP>On Friday, some students told <ENT>Reuters<ENT> that they were still dissatisfied with the ruling State Law and Order Restoration Council's ( SLORC ) handling of their demands.
State Law and Order Restoration Council<SEP>On Friday, some students told Reuters that they were still dissatisfied with the ruling <ENT>State Law and Order Restoration Council<ENT>'s ( SLORC ) handling of their demands.
SLORC<SEP>On Friday, some students told Reuters that they were still dissatisfied with the ruling State Law and Order Restoration Council's ( <ENT>SLORC<ENT> ) handling of their demands.
Commerce Ministry<SEP>The Thai <ENT>Commerce Ministry<ENT> detailed rice loading at Thai ports as follows ( in tonnes ) :
Wen Hui Bao<SEP>A five-year-old girl in the east China city of Tianjin choked and almost died from cigarette smoke at her grandfather's birthday with relatives smoking for hours in a small room, the <ENT>Wen Hui Bao<ENT> newspaper said on Friday.
Hyundai Heavy<SEP>" A sale of about $ 60 million by <ENT>Hyundai Heavy<ENT> pushed the dollar down earlier in the day, but Monday's import needs helped it recover, " said a Koram Bank dealer.
Koram Bank<SEP>" A sale of about $ 60 million by Hyundai Heavy pushed the dollar down earlier in the day, but Monday's import needs helped it recover, " said a <ENT>Koram Bank<ENT> dealer.
Reuters<SEP>He told <ENT>Reuters<ENT> he had needed to speak to her before she left Wellington later on Friday.
Peters<SEP> <ENT>Peters<ENT> said the talks with Labour and National had reached " about the same level of completion, and that's good ".
Labour<SEP>Peters said the talks with <ENT>Labour<ENT> and National had reached " about the same level of completion, and that's good ".
National<SEP>Peters said the talks with Labour and <ENT>National<ENT> had reached " about the same level of completion, and that's good ".
John Langmore<SEP>RTRS - Australian MP <ENT>John Langmore<ENT> formally resigns.
John Langmore<SEP>Australian parliamentarian <ENT>John Langmore<ENT> has formally resigned from his lower house seat, the office of House of Representatives speaker Bob Halverson said on Friday.
House of Representatives<SEP>Australian parliamentarian John Langmore has formally resigned from his lower house seat, the office of <ENT>House of Representatives<ENT> speaker Bob Halverson said on Friday.
Bob Halverson<SEP>Australian parliamentarian John Langmore has formally resigned from his lower house seat, the office of House of Representatives speaker <ENT>Bob Halverson<ENT> said on Friday.
Halverson<SEP>" <ENT>Halverson<ENT> announced that he had received today from Mr John Vance Langmore, a letter resigning his place as member of the House of Representatives for the electoral division of Fraser in the Australian Capital Territory, " his office said in a statement.
John Vance Langmore<SEP>" Halverson announced that he had received today from Mr <ENT>John Vance Langmore<ENT>, a letter resigning his place as member of the House of Representatives for the electoral division of Fraser in the Australian Capital Territory, " his office said in a statement.
House of Representatives<SEP>" Halverson announced that he had received today from Mr John Vance Langmore, a letter resigning his place as member of the <ENT>House of Representatives<ENT> for the electoral division of Fraser in the Australian Capital Territory, " his office said in a statement.
Crofts<SEP>In sentencing <ENT>Crofts<ENT>, who pleaded guilty, Grove took into account his " mildly retarded " intellectual state, which placed him in the lowest two percent of the population.
Grove<SEP>In sentencing Crofts, who pleaded guilty, <ENT>Grove<ENT> took into account his " mildly retarded " intellectual state, which placed him in the lowest two percent of the population.
Grove<SEP> <ENT>Grove<ENT> said Betcher was " not only the victim of a horrendous crime, but his death was brought about in circumstances of an equally ghastly error on the part of the prisoner and his accomplices ".
Betcher<SEP>Grove said <ENT>Betcher<ENT> was " not only the victim of a horrendous crime, but his death was brought about in circumstances of an equally ghastly error on the part of the prisoner and his accomplices ".
Bolger<SEP>NZ's <ENT>Bolger<ENT> says Nats to meet NZ First on Sunday.
Nats<SEP>NZ's Bolger says <ENT>Nats<ENT> to meet NZ First on Sunday.
Jim Bolger<SEP>New Zealand Prime Minister <ENT>Jim Bolger<ENT>, emerging from coalition talks with the nationalist New Zealand First party on Friday afternoon, said National and NZ First would meet again on Sunday.
BBC<SEP>This cannot endure, " Marlow told <ENT>BBC<ENT> television's Newsnight programme on Thursday. "
Kenneth Clarke<SEP> <ENT>Kenneth Clarke<ENT> has to go.
Marlow<SEP> <ENT>Marlow<ENT>'s comment come on the heels of speculation that Clarke had threatened to resign if the government changed its " wait and see " policy on a single currency and declared it would not sign up for the currency in the next Parliament.
Clarke<SEP>Marlow's comment come on the heels of speculation that <ENT>Clarke<ENT> had threatened to resign if the government changed its " wait and see " policy on a single currency and declared it would not sign up for the currency in the next Parliament.
Clarke<SEP> <ENT>Clarke<ENT> denied on Thursday he had threatened to resign and said his position on the single currency was in tune with that of Prime Minister John Major.
John Major<SEP>Clarke denied on Thursday he had threatened to resign and said his position on the single currency was in tune with that of Prime Minister <ENT>John Major<ENT>.
Major<SEP> <ENT>Major<ENT> told parliament on Thursday he would keep his options open on single-currency membership.
Clarke<SEP>His statement was interpreted as a significant victory for <ENT>Clarke<ENT> and fellow pro-European Michael Heseltine, deputy prime minister.
Michael Heseltine<SEP>His statement was interpreted as a significant victory for Clarke and fellow pro-European <ENT>Michael Heseltine<ENT>, deputy prime minister.
Edwina Currie<SEP>Pro-European Conservative MP <ENT>Edwina Currie<ENT> told the BBC that if Clarke resigned, other ministers would go with him.
BBC<SEP>Pro-European Conservative MP Edwina Currie told the <ENT>BBC<ENT> that if Clarke resigned, other ministers would go with him.
Clarke<SEP>Pro-European Conservative MP Edwina Currie told the BBC that if <ENT>Clarke<ENT> resigned, other ministers would go with him.
Chris Hunt<SEP>The court said inquiry head <ENT>Chris Hunt<ENT> might be biased, since he privately told a newspaper he had turned up no major evidence of paedophile activity, even though he still had months' of investigation before him.
Laurie Brereton<SEP>" Today we are left with a ruinous wreck beyond salvage and a continuing pall of doubt and suspicion hanging over our diplomatic service, " opposition foreign affairs spokesman <ENT>Laurie Brereton<ENT> said.
Foreign Affairs Department<SEP>Critics say that if there were many paedophiles in senior posts in the <ENT>Foreign Affairs Department<ENT> then a secret inquiry would be open to internal influence and would become a public service whitewash.
Pamela O'Neil<SEP>A spokesman for Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Downer said the appointment of a new inquiry head, administrative law expert <ENT>Pamela O'Neil<ENT>, showed the government's commitment to pursue the matter.
Paul Crofts<SEP> <ENT>Paul Crofts<ENT>, 33, and an accomplice were contracted to shoot a man, identified only as Tony, in the leg to punish him for his misconduct with a female friend of the contractor, the New South Wales Supreme Court was told.
Tony<SEP>Paul Crofts, 33, and an accomplice were contracted to shoot a man, identified only as <ENT>Tony<ENT>, in the leg to punish him for his misconduct with a female friend of the contractor, the New South Wales Supreme Court was told.
Marlow<SEP>This cannot endure, " <ENT>Marlow<ENT> told BBC television's Newsnight programme on Thursday. "
Leszic Betcher<SEP>But in February 1993 <ENT>Leszic Betcher<ENT>, was shot and killed after answering a knock at the door of his Sydney home. "
Michael Grove<SEP>The inference from all the material is that the marauders had come to the wrong house, " Judge <ENT>Michael Grove<ENT> said.
Rueckversicherungs AG<SEP>Muenchener <ENT>Rueckversicherungs AG<ENT>, the world's largest reinsurer, said on Friday it expected to switch its shares to a lower par value by September 1997 at the earliest.
Munich Re<SEP>The group, known as <ENT>Munich Re<ENT>, plans to seek approval for the move at its shareholders' meeting today.
Munich Re<SEP>The planned 10-for-one stock split would reduce the par value of <ENT>Munich Re<ENT>'s shares to five marks from 50, causing their price to drop to around one tenth of the present value.
Munich Re<SEP> <ENT>Munich Re<ENT>'s registered shares, part of the blue-chip DAX index, were trading at 3,710 marks on Friday.
MCI Communications Corporation<SEP>" There are 500 million messages transmitted through the Internet everyday, " said Tim Casey of the U.S.-based <ENT>MCI Communications Corporation<ENT>. "
Foreign Ministry<SEP>The <ENT>Foreign Ministry<ENT> said the 10 Europeans and seven Africans took a special flight from the Garamba national park in northern Zaire to the Ugandan capital Kampala where they were being looked after at the Italian embassy.
Mohamed Benchaou<SEP>Moroccan <ENT>Mohamed Benchaou<ENT>, the third person to die after a bombing on a Paris train, was a 25-year-old student about to submit a mathematics doctorate, the Moroccan embassy said on Friday.
Benchaou<SEP> <ENT>Benchaou<ENT> died of his injuries on Thursday night, two days after the blast.
Benchaou<SEP>An embassy spokesman said <ENT>Benchaou<ENT>, the son of a Moroccan army colonel, had been due to take his doctorate in March and hoped to become a teacher.
Northern League<SEP>Italian President Oscar Luigi Scalfaro visited the symbolic heartland of the separatist <ENT>Northern League<ENT> on Friday and appealed to its supporters to drop their campaign for a breakaway state.
Scalfaro<SEP>Addressing a convention on Italian unity in Mantua, where the party has set up its own " parliament of the north ", <ENT>Scalfaro<ENT> made a direct appeal to what he called " my friends from the League " to work instead for federal reform.
Information Technology Association of America<SEP>" Internet is a potential cash cow for copyright-based industries and we need roadmaps on the information superhighway, " said Marc Pearl, vice-president of the <ENT>Information Technology Association of America<ENT>, a trade association of U.S. network companies opposing the treaties.
Oscar Luigi Scalfaro<SEP>Italian President <ENT>Oscar Luigi Scalfaro<ENT> visited the symbolic heartland of the separatist Northern League on Friday and appealed to its supporters to drop their campaign for a breakaway state.
Scalfaro<SEP>Let's march together, " <ENT>Scalfaro<ENT>, a northerner himself, said.
Scalfaro<SEP> <ENT>Scalfaro<ENT> was in Mantua to attend a ceremony commemorating the executions there by Austrian rulers in 1852 and 1853 of a group of Italians who had campaigned for national unity.
League<SEP>The <ENT>League<ENT> won more than eight percent of votes at the last general election in April on a federalist platform but its leader Umberto Bossi later switched to a separatist agenda.
Umberto Bossi<SEP>The League won more than eight percent of votes at the last general election in April on a federalist platform but its leader <ENT>Umberto Bossi<ENT> later switched to a separatist agenda.
Munich Re<SEP> <ENT>Munich Re<ENT> says to split stock.
Burns<SEP>It does not make sense, " <ENT>Burns<ENT> told a news briefing.
Rashid<SEP>He spoke after <ENT>Rashid<ENT> left Greece Thursday on being freed from prison early for good behaviour after serving 8-1/2 years.
Mahammad Rashid<SEP> <ENT>Mahammad Rashid<ENT> was whisked from Korydallos maximum security prison just outside Athens to the airport where he boarded a regular Olympic Airways flight to Cairo where he would transit to Tunis and the former Palestine Liberation Organisation headquarters.
Olympic Airways<SEP>Mahammad Rashid was whisked from Korydallos maximum security prison just outside Athens to the airport where he boarded a regular <ENT>Olympic Airways<ENT> flight to Cairo where he would transit to Tunis and the former Palestine Liberation Organisation headquarters.
Rdainah<SEP>But <ENT>Rdainah<ENT> said Arafat would go to Cairo on Saturday for talks with Mubarak.
Arafat<SEP>But Rdainah said <ENT>Arafat<ENT> would go to Cairo on Saturday for talks with Mubarak.
Mubarak<SEP>But Rdainah said Arafat would go to Cairo on Saturday for talks with <ENT>Mubarak<ENT>.
Arafat<SEP>Both <ENT>Arafat<ENT> and Netanyahu have expressed willingness to meet.
Netanyahu<SEP>Both Arafat and <ENT>Netanyahu<ENT> have expressed willingness to meet.
Palestine Liberation Organisation<SEP>The <ENT>Palestine Liberation Organisation<ENT> ( PLO ) negotiators said the last two weeks of talks with Israel on implementing the long-delayed handover of most of Hebron to PLO rule had been " meaningless ", necessitating an Arafat-Netanyahu meeting.
PLO<SEP>The Palestine Liberation Organisation ( <ENT>PLO<ENT> ) negotiators said the last two weeks of talks with Israel on implementing the long-delayed handover of most of Hebron to PLO rule had been " meaningless ", necessitating an Arafat-Netanyahu meeting.
PLO<SEP>The Palestine Liberation Organisation ( <ENT>PLO<ENT> ) negotiators said the last two weeks of talks with Israel on implementing the long-delayed handover of most of Hebron to PLO rule had been " meaningless ", necessitating an Arafat-Netanyahu meeting.
Mubarak<SEP> <ENT>Mubarak<ENT>'s adviser Osama el-Baz said on Thursday there were efforts to arrange a meeting between the Israeli and Palestinian leaders.
Osama el-Baz<SEP>Mubarak's adviser <ENT>Osama el-Baz<ENT> said on Thursday there were efforts to arrange a meeting between the Israeli and Palestinian leaders.
Kesers<SEP>Four others were wounded in the clash, caused by a blood feud between two families, the <ENT>Kesers<ENT> and Karabuluts, serving as state-paid village guards against Kurdish rebels.
Karabuluts<SEP>Four others were wounded in the clash, caused by a blood feud between two families, the Kesers and <ENT>Karabuluts<ENT>, serving as state-paid village guards against Kurdish rebels.
Reuters<SEP>There is work on arranging such a meeting hosted by President Mubarak, " one PLO official, who requested anonymity, told <ENT>Reuters<ENT>.
Arafat<SEP> <ENT>Arafat<ENT>'s adviser Nabil Abu Rdainah said :
Nabil Abu Rdainah<SEP>Arafat's adviser <ENT>Nabil Abu Rdainah<ENT> said :
Arafat<SEP>" President <ENT>Arafat<ENT> is ready to meet Prime Minister Netanyahu but no time or date has been set for such a meeting yet.
Netanyahu<SEP>" President Arafat is ready to meet Prime Minister <ENT>Netanyahu<ENT> but no time or date has been set for such a meeting yet.
Arafat<SEP>" President <ENT>Arafat<ENT>'s position is clear that such a meeting should come after successful negotiations so that the meeting would have positive results.
Clarke<SEP>Relations between <ENT>Clarke<ENT>, Major good - spokesman.
Major<SEP>Relations between Clarke, <ENT>Major<ENT> good - spokesman.
Kenneth Clarke<SEP>Relations between Chancellor of the Exchequer <ENT>Kenneth Clarke<ENT> and Prime Minister John Major are good despite media reports of a rift over European policy, a spokesman for Major's office said on Friday.
John Major<SEP>Relations between Chancellor of the Exchequer Kenneth Clarke and Prime Minister <ENT>John Major<ENT> are good despite media reports of a rift over European policy, a spokesman for Major's office said on Friday.
EU<SEP>The <ENT>EU<ENT> had objected to increases in Polish tariffs on imports of gasoline and gasoil products introduced on January 1, 1996, saying they contravened levels envisaged in the so-called Europe Agreement between the EU and Poland.
European Union<SEP>The <ENT>European Union<ENT> and Poland have resolved disagreements over a new Polish oil import regime, the European Commission said on Friday.
European Commission<SEP>The European Union and Poland have resolved disagreements over a new Polish oil import regime, the <ENT>European Commission<ENT> said on Friday.
EU<SEP>The <ENT>EU<ENT> and Poland will monitor the settlement at six-monthly meetings.
Bharatiya Janata Party<SEP>Members of the Hindu nationalist <ENT>Bharatiya Janata Party<ENT> ( BJP ) shouted pro-Hindu slogans in the house after a communist deputy made the proposal in remembrance of the Babri mosque, which was razed on December 6, 1992.
Mussolini<SEP> <ENT>Mussolini<ENT>'s granddaughter rejoins far-right party.
Alessandra Mussolini<SEP> <ENT>Alessandra Mussolini<ENT>, the granddaughter of Italy's Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, said on Friday she had rejoined the far-right National Alliance ( AN ) party she quit over policy differences last month.
Benito Mussolini<SEP>Alessandra Mussolini, the granddaughter of Italy's Fascist dictator <ENT>Benito Mussolini<ENT>, said on Friday she had rejoined the far-right National Alliance ( AN ) party she quit over policy differences last month.
National Alliance<SEP>Alessandra Mussolini, the granddaughter of Italy's Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, said on Friday she had rejoined the far-right <ENT>National Alliance<ENT> ( AN ) party she quit over policy differences last month.
AN<SEP>Alessandra Mussolini, the granddaughter of Italy's Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, said on Friday she had rejoined the far-right National Alliance ( <ENT>AN<ENT> ) party she quit over policy differences last month.
Boutros-Ghali<SEP> <ENT>Boutros-Ghali<ENT> on Wednesday opened the door for other Africans to contest his job by saying he was suspending temporarily his candidacy but was not withdrawing completely from the race.
Security Council<SEP>The United States on Nov. 19 vetoed his bid for re-election while the other 14 <ENT>Security Council<ENT> members supported him.
Security Council<SEP>The <ENT>Security Council<ENT> has to vote on a new secretary-general and then seek the endorsement of the 185-members General Assembly before December 31 when Boutros-Ghali's term expires.
General Assembly<SEP>The Security Council has to vote on a new secretary-general and then seek the endorsement of the 185-members <ENT>General Assembly<ENT> before December 31 when Boutros-Ghali's term expires.
Boutros-Ghali<SEP>The Security Council has to vote on a new secretary-general and then seek the endorsement of the 185-members General Assembly before December 31 when <ENT>Boutros-Ghali<ENT>'s term expires.
Credit Suisse<SEP>The BOJ does not want the yen's weakness to lead to pessimism over the economy, " said Taisuke Tanaka, market strategist with <ENT>Credit Suisse<ENT> in Tokyo.
BOJ<SEP>Senior <ENT>BOJ<ENT> officials have separately said financial markets' views on the economy have been too negative.
BOJ<SEP>" I realise there are negative views in the markets about the impact of the consumption tax hike and drop in public spending, but the markets appear to be exaggerating the magnitude of the negative impact, " a senior <ENT>BOJ<ENT> official told Reuters on Friday.
Reuters<SEP>" I realise there are negative views in the markets about the impact of the consumption tax hike and drop in public spending, but the markets appear to be exaggerating the magnitude of the negative impact, " a senior BOJ official told <ENT>Reuters<ENT> on Friday.
Antoine Lahd<SEP>The court convicted General <ENT>Antoine Lahd<ENT>, head of the South Lebanon Army ( SLA ), of collaborating with Israel with which Lebanon is officially at war.
South Lebanon Army<SEP>The court convicted General Antoine Lahd, head of the <ENT>South Lebanon Army<ENT> ( SLA ), of collaborating with Israel with which Lebanon is officially at war.
SLA<SEP>The court convicted General Antoine Lahd, head of the South Lebanon Army ( <ENT>SLA<ENT> ), of collaborating with Israel with which Lebanon is officially at war.
Lahd<SEP> <ENT>Lahd<ENT>, a 69-year-old former Lebanese army major-general, heads the 3,000-strong SLA militia which helps Israel hold a border zone in south Lebanon to ward off cross-frontier guerrilla raids on northern Israel.
International Finance Bureau<SEP>Market participants have kept a close eye on Sakakibara, chief of the ministry's <ENT>International Finance Bureau<ENT>, as a comment he made in November after the dollar hit this year's high of 114.92 yen pushed the currency down sharply.
Sakakibara<SEP>Dealers have come to refer to 115 yen as the " <ENT>Sakakibara<ENT> ceiling " for the dollar following the remark.
Mr Yen<SEP>Adding to the comments by " <ENT>Mr Yen<ENT> ", as Sakakibara is known for his prominence in the currency market, was BOJ governor Matsushita's remark.
Sakakibara<SEP>Adding to the comments by " Mr Yen ", as <ENT>Sakakibara<ENT> is known for his prominence in the currency market, was BOJ governor Matsushita's remark.
BOJ<SEP>Adding to the comments by " Mr Yen ", as Sakakibara is known for his prominence in the currency market, was <ENT>BOJ<ENT> governor Matsushita's remark.
Matsushita<SEP>Adding to the comments by " Mr Yen ", as Sakakibara is known for his prominence in the currency market, was BOJ governor <ENT>Matsushita<ENT>'s remark.
Matsushita<SEP>" The recent level of the yen exchange rate has been stable, and it does not appear to be moving towards a further depreciation of the yen immediately, so import prices are likely to stabilise at current levels, " <ENT>Matsushita<ENT> said in an interview with the Nihon Keizai Shimbun.
Nihon Keizai Shimbun<SEP>" The recent level of the yen exchange rate has been stable, and it does not appear to be moving towards a further depreciation of the yen immediately, so import prices are likely to stabilise at current levels, " Matsushita said in an interview with the <ENT>Nihon Keizai Shimbun<ENT>.
BOJ<SEP>" The fact that he touched on the issue of inflation triggered by import prices shows that the <ENT>BOJ<ENT> does not want a further depreciation of the yen, past 115 yen, " said Yasuhito Kawashima, chief forex manager at Toyo Trust & Banking Co.
Yasuhito Kawashima<SEP>" The fact that he touched on the issue of inflation triggered by import prices shows that the BOJ does not want a further depreciation of the yen, past 115 yen, " said <ENT>Yasuhito Kawashima<ENT>, chief forex manager at Toyo Trust & Banking Co.
BOJ<SEP>The <ENT>BOJ<ENT> does not want the yen's weakness to lead to pessimism over the economy, " said Taisuke Tanaka, market strategist with Credit Suisse in Tokyo.
Taisuke Tanaka<SEP>The BOJ does not want the yen's weakness to lead to pessimism over the economy, " said <ENT>Taisuke Tanaka<ENT>, market strategist with Credit Suisse in Tokyo.
SLA<SEP>Lahd, a 69-year-old former Lebanese army major-general, heads the 3,000-strong <ENT>SLA<ENT> militia which helps Israel hold a border zone in south Lebanon to ward off cross-frontier guerrilla raids on northern Israel.
Lahd<SEP> <ENT>Lahd<ENT> said a few days after the trial began on February 16 that Lebanese authorities must drop the charges or risk blocking any peace deal with the Jewish state.
WTO<SEP>Union leaders outraged by <ENT>WTO<ENT> snub to ILO head.
ILO<SEP>Union leaders outraged by WTO snub to <ENT>ILO<ENT> head.
International Labour Organisation<SEP>International trade union leaders on Friday expressed outrage that the head of the <ENT>International Labour Organisation<ENT> ( ILO ) had been barred from speaking at next week's WTO meeting in Singapore.
ILO<SEP>International trade union leaders on Friday expressed outrage that the head of the International Labour Organisation ( <ENT>ILO<ENT> ) had been barred from speaking at next week's WTO meeting in Singapore.
WTO<SEP>International trade union leaders on Friday expressed outrage that the head of the International Labour Organisation ( ILO ) had been barred from speaking at next week's <ENT>WTO<ENT> meeting in Singapore.
Bill Jordan<SEP> <ENT>Bill Jordan<ENT>, general secretary of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions ( ICFTU ), told a news conference the withdrawal of a WTO invitation to ILO director general Michel Hansenne was " outrageous behaviour on the part of an organisation that wants to command respect in the world ".
International Confederation of Free Trade Unions<SEP>Bill Jordan, general secretary of the <ENT>International Confederation of Free Trade Unions<ENT> ( ICFTU ), told a news conference the withdrawal of a WTO invitation to ILO director general Michel Hansenne was " outrageous behaviour on the part of an organisation that wants to command respect in the world ".
Reuters<SEP>" They are now back in the YIT campus, " an institute official who declined to be identified told <ENT>Reuters<ENT> by telephone.
Aung San Suu Kyi<SEP>On Tuesday and Wednesday, opposition leader <ENT>Aung San Suu Kyi<ENT> was restricted to her home by the military government to prevent her from being drawn into the protests.
Reuters<SEP>They told <ENT>Reuters<ENT> they were unhappy that the ruling State Law and Order Restoration Council ( SLORC ) had not heeded their calls for the right to organise independent unions on campus.
State Law and Order Restoration Council<SEP>They told Reuters they were unhappy that the ruling <ENT>State Law and Order Restoration Council<ENT> ( SLORC ) had not heeded their calls for the right to organise independent unions on campus.
Sidek<SEP> <ENT>Sidek<ENT> fell 4 centavos ( 1 cent ) to 95 centavos ( 12 cents ).
Telmex<SEP>Heavyweights <ENT>Telmex<ENT> and Televisa ended off 25 cents and 75 cents, respectively, at $ 31.125 and $ 25.875.
Televisa<SEP>Heavyweights Telmex and <ENT>Televisa<ENT> ended off 25 cents and 75 cents, respectively, at $ 31.125 and $ 25.875.
Carlos Ponce<SEP>It's a sudden plunge that takes its toll, " said <ENT>Carlos Ponce<ENT>, research director at Santander.
Ponce<SEP> <ENT>Ponce<ENT> said shares were certainly attractively priced in Mexico, but would not appreciate until foreign buyers stepped in, which they had yet to do.'
Greenspan<SEP>Mexico stocks off lows but still hit by <ENT>Greenspan<ENT>.
Federal Reserve<SEP>Then once we saw the Dow ( Jones industrial average ) was not about to crash, some buyers stepped in, " said a trader, referring to <ENT>Federal Reserve<ENT> Chairman Alan Greenspan, whose comments that assets were " irrationally exhuberant " upset financial markets worldwide.
Alan Greenspan<SEP>Then once we saw the Dow ( Jones industrial average ) was not about to crash, some buyers stepped in, " said a trader, referring to Federal Reserve Chairman <ENT>Alan Greenspan<ENT>, whose comments that assets were " irrationally exhuberant " upset financial markets worldwide.
Greenspan<SEP>Mexican stocks were also hurt by U.S. long bond rates which had begun to rise before <ENT>Greenspan<ENT>'s comments and were inflated by employment data released before trade began in Mexico.
Treasury<SEP>Yields on U.S. 30-year <ENT>Treasury<ENT> bonds were 6.51 percent when stock trading closed in Mexico, unchanged from Thursday.
TASR<SEP>The official <ENT>TASR<ENT> news agency said the explosion blew out all ground floor windows of Frantisek Gaulieder's family home in Galanta, western Slovakia, and damaged the main entrance, but no-one was injured.
Frantisek Gaulieder<SEP>The official TASR news agency said the explosion blew out all ground floor windows of <ENT>Frantisek Gaulieder<ENT>'s family home in Galanta, western Slovakia, and damaged the main entrance, but no-one was injured.
Gaulieder<SEP> <ENT>Gaulieder<ENT>, formerly a member of Prime Minister Vladimir Meciar's ruling Movement for a Democratic Slovakia, was stripped of his parliamentary mandate on Wednesday after leaving the party last month in protest over what he said was a lack of democracy in the country.
Vladimir Meciar<SEP>Gaulieder, formerly a member of Prime Minister <ENT>Vladimir Meciar<ENT>'s ruling Movement for a Democratic Slovakia, was stripped of his parliamentary mandate on Wednesday after leaving the party last month in protest over what he said was a lack of democracy in the country.
Movement for a Democratic Slovakia<SEP>Gaulieder, formerly a member of Prime Minister Vladimir Meciar's ruling <ENT>Movement for a Democratic Slovakia<ENT>, was stripped of his parliamentary mandate on Wednesday after leaving the party last month in protest over what he said was a lack of democracy in the country.
TASR<SEP>" This was an act of terrorism and now I fear not only for my own life, but also of that of my wife and children, " he told <ENT>TASR<ENT> .
Gaulieder<SEP> <ENT>Gaulieder<ENT>'s family was sleeping in a bedroom at the back of the house and were unharmed by the blast.
Kwasniewski<SEP>The relations with the Vatican have also been soured by a recent relaxation of Poland's anti-abortion rules, which <ENT>Kwasniewski<ENT> signed into law last month.
Norilsk<SEP>Russia warns <ENT>Norilsk<ENT>, not expected to liquidate it.
Alexander Livshits<SEP>Russian Finance Minister <ENT>Alexander Livshits<ENT> warned financially-troubled Norilsk Nickel on Friday that it must pay overdue taxes, but analysts said the firm would not be liquidated or that its would assets would be frozen.
Norilsk Nickel<SEP>Russian Finance Minister Alexander Livshits warned financially-troubled <ENT>Norilsk Nickel<ENT> on Friday that it must pay overdue taxes, but analysts said the firm would not be liquidated or that its would assets would be frozen.
Norilsk<SEP>" <ENT>Norilsk<ENT> really is a big debtor, both to the federal and regional budgets, " said Konstantin Chernyshev, equities analyst at Moscow brokerage Rinaco Plus and a Norilsk watcher. "
Konstantin Chernyshev<SEP>" Norilsk really is a big debtor, both to the federal and regional budgets, " said <ENT>Konstantin Chernyshev<ENT>, equities analyst at Moscow brokerage Rinaco Plus and a Norilsk watcher. "
Rinaco Plus<SEP>" Norilsk really is a big debtor, both to the federal and regional budgets, " said Konstantin Chernyshev, equities analyst at Moscow brokerage <ENT>Rinaco Plus<ENT> and a Norilsk watcher. "
Norilsk<SEP>" <ENT>Norilsk<ENT> really is a big debtor, both to the federal and regional budgets, " said Konstantin Chernyshev, equities analyst at Moscow brokerage Rinaco Plus and a Norilsk watcher. "
Livshits<SEP> <ENT>Livshits<ENT>'s words are an attempt to put pressure on the company. "
Baruch Meyers<SEP>Four skinheads attacked and insulted the rabbi of Bratislava, <ENT>Baruch Meyers<ENT>, in the city centre on Friday, but he escaped unharmed, a police spokesman told Reuters.
Reuters<SEP>Four skinheads attacked and insulted the rabbi of Bratislava, Baruch Meyers, in the city centre on Friday, but he escaped unharmed, a police spokesman told <ENT>Reuters<ENT>.
Meyers<SEP>It was the second attack by skinheads in two years on <ENT>Meyers<ENT>, an American.
Meyers<SEP> <ENT>Meyers<ENT> was not available for comment.
Diouf<SEP>" If Africa does not wish to lose its turn we have to act fast, " <ENT>Diouf<ENT> said. "
Moustapha Niasse<SEP>Some of my brother heads of state asked me if I would n't nominate <ENT>Moustapha Niasse<ENT>.
United Nations<SEP>I see in him the profile of a secretray-general of the <ENT>United Nations<ENT> and I have given my endorsement. "
Jacques Chirac<SEP>" France cannot be involved in the domestic political debate, " President <ENT>Jacques Chirac<ENT> told a news conference at the end of a Franco-African summit in Burkina Faso.
Colts<SEP>Marshall Faulk rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns and Jason Belser returned an interception 44 yards for a score as the <ENT>Colts<ENT> improved to 8-6, the same mark as the Eagles, who lost for the fourth time in five games.
Eagles<SEP>Marshall Faulk rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns and Jason Belser returned an interception 44 yards for a score as the Colts improved to 8-6, the same mark as the <ENT>Eagles<ENT>, who lost for the fourth time in five games.
Paul Justin<SEP> <ENT>Paul Justin<ENT>, starting for the sidelined Jim Harbaugh, was 14-of-23 for 144 yards and a touchdown for the the Colts, who played their last home game of the season.
Jim Harbaugh<SEP>Paul Justin, starting for the sidelined <ENT>Jim Harbaugh<ENT>, was 14-of-23 for 144 yards and a touchdown for the the Colts, who played their last home game of the season.
Colts<SEP>Paul Justin, starting for the sidelined Jim Harbaugh, was 14-of-23 for 144 yards and a touchdown for the the <ENT>Colts<ENT>, who played their last home game of the season.
Eagles<SEP>The <ENT>Eagles<ENT> were held without a touchdown until the final five seconds.
Dallas Cowboys<SEP>Philadelphia, which fell from an NFC East tie with the <ENT>Dallas Cowboys<ENT> and Washington Redskins, go on the road against the New York Jets and then entertain Arizona.
Washington Redskins<SEP>Philadelphia, which fell from an NFC East tie with the Dallas Cowboys and <ENT>Washington Redskins<ENT>, go on the road against the New York Jets and then entertain Arizona.
New York Jets<SEP>Philadelphia, which fell from an NFC East tie with the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins, go on the road against the <ENT>New York Jets<ENT> and then entertain Arizona.
Bossi<SEP>Italian comics hope independence-joke's on <ENT>Bossi<ENT>.
Umberto Bossi<SEP>A group of Italian comics hope the joke will be on separatist leader <ENT>Umberto Bossi<ENT> next month when they lead the ancient Etruscan town of Orvieto in a mock split from Rome.
Stefano Cimicchi<SEP>Orvieto mayor <ENT>Stefano Cimicchi<ENT> said the comics, including popular actor Roberto Benigni, would declare Orvieto " capital of Etruria " on September 15 -- the day Bossi plans a march across the north in favour of independence from Rome.
Roberto Benigni<SEP>Orvieto mayor Stefano Cimicchi said the comics, including popular actor <ENT>Roberto Benigni<ENT>, would declare Orvieto " capital of Etruria " on September 15 -- the day Bossi plans a march across the north in favour of independence from Rome.
Bossi<SEP>Orvieto mayor Stefano Cimicchi said the comics, including popular actor Roberto Benigni, would declare Orvieto " capital of Etruria " on September 15 -- the day <ENT>Bossi<ENT> plans a march across the north in favour of independence from Rome.
Cimicchi<SEP>" We will then proceed with the annexation of Sardinia, Corsica and Cyprus, " <ENT>Cimicchi<ENT> told reporters on Saturday.
Gatera<SEP> <ENT>Gatera<ENT> said the refugees were handed over following a deal made at a meeting between the governor of Zaire's north Kivu region and his counterpart in the Rwandan border town of Gisenyi.
Gatera<SEP>" After a meeting between the governor of north Kivu and the prefect of Gisenyi, 28 prisoners ( refugees ) were handed over to Rwandan authorities on Friday, " <ENT>Gatera<ENT> said. "
Gatera<SEP>These people are now in Gisenyi prison, " <ENT>Gatera<ENT> added.
Hintsa<SEP>A forensic scientist who examined the supposed skull of 19th century King <ENT>Hintsa<ENT>, a chief of President Nelson Mandela's Xhosa tribe killed in battle by the British, said it was in fact the cranium of a European woman.
Nelson Mandela<SEP>A forensic scientist who examined the supposed skull of 19th century King Hintsa, a chief of President <ENT>Nelson Mandela<ENT>'s Xhosa tribe killed in battle by the British, said it was in fact the cranium of a European woman.
Ignacio Olascoaga Mugica<SEP> <ENT>Ignacio Olascoaga Mugica<ENT>, who had just ended a prison sentence in France, is suspected of having taken part in several guerrilla attacks in Spain.
