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Britain 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 .
<response> <location>Britain</location> said on Thursday it would give 25 million pounds ( $ 39 million ) of development aid to the <location>Caribbean</location> island of <location>Montserrat</location> , where much of the population living in the south has fled to avoid a volcano . </response>
1101
The volcano in the Soufriere hills has erupted three times in the past 13 months and last April some 4,500 people living in the capital , Plymouth , and southern areas were evacuated to the north , where many are living in public shelters and schools .
<response> The volcano in the Soufriere hills has erupted three times in the past 13 months and last April some 4,500 people living in the capital , <organization>Plymouth</organization> , and southern areas were evacuated to the north , where many are living in public shelters and schools . </response>
1102
" This assistance will provide a fast track development programme for the designated ( northern ) safe area , " Britain 's Overseas Development Administration said in a statement .
<response> " This assistance will provide a fast track development programme for the designated ( northern ) safe area , " <location>Britain</location> 's <organization>Overseas Development Administration</organization> said in a statement . </response>
1103
Britain gave 8.5 million pounds ( $ 13 million ) to Montserrat , which is one of its dependent territories , when the volcano first became active .
<response> <location>Britain</location> gave 8.5 million pounds ( $ 13 million ) to <location>Montserrat</location> , which is one of its dependent territories , when the volcano first became active . </response>
1104
Overseas Development Minister Lynda Chalker said a recent census had shown most Montserratians wanted to remain on the island . "
<response> Overseas Development Minister <person>Lynda Chalker</person> said a recent census had shown most <misc>Montserratians</misc> wanted to remain on the island . " </response>
1105
The development of the north will help them to do just that , " she said .
<response> The development of the north will help them to do just that , " she said . </response>
1106
Tennis - Philippoussis looms for Sampras in U.S. Open .
<response> Tennis - <person>Philippoussis</person> looms for <person>Sampras</person> in <misc>U.S. Open</misc> . </response>
1107
Bill Berkrot
<response> <person>Bill Berkrot</person> </response>
1108
NEW YORK 1996-08-22
<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-08-22 </response>
1109
World number one Pete Sampras , seeking his first Grand Slam title of the year , and women 's top seed Steffi Graf , aiming for her third , should be able to ease into the year 's final major , which begins on Monday .
<response> World number one <person>Pete Sampras</person> , seeking his first <misc>Grand Slam</misc> title of the year , and women 's top seed <person>Steffi Graf</person> , aiming for her third , should be able to ease into the year 's final major , which begins on Monday . </response>
1110
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 Indonesia .
<response> <person>Sampras</person> opens the defence of his <misc>U.S. Open</misc> crown against <person>David Rikl</person> of the <location>Czech Republic</location> , while top-ranked <person>Graf</person> begins her title defence against <person>Yayuk Basuki</person> of <location>Indonesia</location> . </response>
1111
Wednesday 's U.S. Open draw ceremony revealed that both title holders should run into their first serious opposition in the third round .
<response> Wednesday 's <misc>U.S. Open</misc> draw ceremony revealed that both title holders should run into their first serious opposition in the third round . </response>
1112
Looming in Sampras 's future is a likely third-round date with recent nemesis Mark Philippoussis , the rising Australian who took out Sampras in the third round of the Australian Open in January .
<response> Looming in <person>Sampras</person> 's future is a likely third-round date with recent nemesis <person>Mark Philippoussis</person> , the rising <misc>Australian</misc> who took out <person>Sampras</person> in the third round of the <misc>Australian Open</misc> in January . </response>
1113
Sampras avenged that defeat with a straight sets win over the 19-year-old power hitter in the second round at Wimbledon and their rubber match in New York could provide some first-week fireworks .
<response> <person>Sampras</person> avenged that defeat with a straight sets win over the 19-year-old power hitter in the second round at <location>Wimbledon</location> and their rubber match in <location>New York</location> could provide some first-week fireworks . </response>
1114
While only a stunning upset will keep Graf from sailing through to a predictable semifinal showdown with third seed Arantxa Sanchez Vicario , the German star could also be tested in the third round where she will probably face 28th-ranked veteran Natasha Zvereva of Belarus .
<response> While only a stunning upset will keep <person>Graf</person> from sailing through to a predictable semifinal showdown with third seed <person>Arantxa Sanchez Vicario</person> , the <misc>German</misc> star could also be tested in the third round where she will probably face 28th-ranked veteran <person>Natasha Zvereva</person> of <location>Belarus</location> . </response>
1115
There will be no repeat of last year 's men 's final with eighth-ranked Andre Agassi landing in Sampras 's half of the draw .
<response> There will be no repeat of last year 's men 's final with eighth-ranked <person>Andre Agassi</person> landing in <person>Sampras</person> 's half of the draw . </response>
1116
Bumping Agassi up to the sixth seeding avoided the possibility that he would run into Sampras as early as the quarter-finals , but they could lock horns in the semis .
<response> Bumping <person>Agassi</person> up to the sixth seeding avoided the possibility that he would run into <person>Sampras</person> as early as the quarter-finals , but they could lock horns in the semis . </response>
1117
Olympic champion Agassi meets Karim Alami of Morocco in the first round .
<response> <misc>Olympic</misc> champion <person>Agassi</person> meets <person>Karim Alami</person> of <location>Morocco</location> in the first round . </response>
1118
Surprise second seed Michael Chang , ranked third in the world , opens against Czech Daniel Vacek , while women 's second seed Monica Seles drew American Anne Miller as her first victim .
<response> Surprise second seed <person>Michael Chang</person> , ranked third in the world , opens against <misc>Czech</misc> <person>Daniel Vacek</person> , while women 's second seed <person>Monica Seles</person> drew <misc>American</misc> <person>Anne Miller</person> as her first victim . </response>
1119
Second-ranked Austrian Thomas Muster , who was seeded third , did not have the luck of the draw with him .
<response> Second-ranked <misc>Austrian</misc> <person>Thomas Muster</person> , who was seeded third , did not have the luck of the draw with him . </response>
1120
In the first round Muster faces American Richey Reneberg , who has been playing some of the best tennis of his career of late .
<response> In the first round <person>Muster</person> faces <misc>American</misc> <person>Richey Reneberg</person> , who has been playing some of the best tennis of his career of late . </response>
1121
If he survives , Muster is seeded to run into either fifth-seeded Wimbledon champion Richard Krajicek of the Netherlands or 12th-seeded American Todd Martin in the quarter-finals in Chang 's half of the draw .
<response> If he survives , <person>Muster</person> is seeded to run into either fifth-seeded <misc>Wimbledon</misc> champion <person>Richard Krajicek</person> of the <location>Netherlands</location> or 12th-seeded <misc>American</misc> <person>Todd Martin</person> in the quarter-finals in <person>Chang</person> 's half of the draw . </response>
1122
Perhaps the best , yet most unfortunate , first-round matchup of the men 's competition pits eighth seed Jim Courier against retiring star Stefan Edberg .
<response> Perhaps the best , yet most unfortunate , first-round matchup of the men 's competition pits eighth seed <person>Jim Courier</person> against retiring star <person>Stefan Edberg</person> . </response>
1123
The popular Swede is playing his final major tournament next week and the two-time champion 's Grand Slam farewell could well be a one-match affair .
<response> The popular <misc>Swede</misc> is playing his final major tournament next week and the two-time champion 's <misc>Grand Slam</misc> farewell could well be a one-match affair . </response>
1124
With the exception of a Philippoussis showdown , Sampras looks to have landed in a comfortable quarter of the draw with the likes of Frenchman Cedric Pioline and ailing French Open champion Yevgeny Kafelnikov , who is nursing a rib injury , in his path .
<response> With the exception of a <person>Philippoussis</person> showdown , <person>Sampras</person> looks to have landed in a comfortable quarter of the draw with the likes of <misc>Frenchman</misc> <person>Cedric Pioline</person> and ailing <misc>French Open</misc> champion <person>Yevgeny Kafelnikov</person> , who is nursing a rib injury , in his path . </response>
1125
Seles , runner-up to Graf last year , is seeded to run into fifth-ranked German Anke Huber in the quarter-finals with fourth seed Conchita Martinez or eighth-seeded Olympic champion Lindsay Davenport looking like her most likely semifinal opponents .
<response> <person>Seles</person> , runner-up to <person>Graf</person> last year , is seeded to run into fifth-ranked <misc>German</misc> <person>Anke Huber</person> in the quarter-finals with fourth seed <person>Conchita Martinez</person> or eighth-seeded <misc>Olympic</misc> champion <person>Lindsay Davenport</person> looking like her most likely semifinal opponents . </response>
1126
But Huber will be tested immediately with a first-round encounter against dangerous 18th-ranked South African Amanda Coetzer .
<response> But <person>Huber</person> will be tested immediately with a first-round encounter against dangerous 18th-ranked <misc>South African</misc> <person>Amanda Coetzer</person> . </response>
1127
Sanchez Vicario , runner-up to Graf at the French Open and Wimbledon , begins play against a qualifier in a quarter of the draw that includes young talent Martina Hingis , the 16th seed , before a probable quarter-final clash with seventh-seeded veteran Jana Novotna .
<response> <person>Sanchez Vicario</person> , runner-up to <person>Graf</person> at the <misc>French Open</misc> and <misc>Wimbledon</misc> , begins play against a qualifier in a quarter of the draw that includes young talent <person>Martina Hingis</person> , the 16th seed , before a probable quarter-final clash with seventh-seeded veteran <person>Jana Novotna</person> . </response>
1128
Martinez begins play against Ruxandra Dragomir of Romania .
<response> <person>Martinez</person> begins play against <person>Ruxandra Dragomir</person> of <location>Romania</location> . </response>
1129
-- Sydney Newsroom 61-2 9373-1800
<response> -- <organization>Sydney Newsroom</organization> 61-2 9373-1800 </response>
1130
RTRS - Tennis - Muster upset , Philippoussis wins , Stoltenberg loses .
<response> <organization>RTRS</organization> - Tennis - <person>Muster</person> upset , <person>Philippoussis</person> wins , <person>Stoltenberg</person> loses . </response>
1131
TORONTO 1996-08-21
<response> <location>TORONTO</location> 1996-08-21 </response>
1132
Top-seeded Thomas Muster of Austria was beaten 6-3 7-5 by 123rd-ranked Daniel Nestor of Canada on Wednesday in his first match of the $ 2 million Canadian Open .
<response> Top-seeded <person>Thomas Muster</person> of <location>Austria</location> was beaten 6-3 7-5 by 123rd-ranked <person>Daniel Nestor</person> of <location>Canada</location> on Wednesday in his first match of the $ 2 million <misc>Canadian Open</misc> . </response>
1133
A lefthander with a strong serve , Nestor kept the rallies short by constantly attacking the net and the tactic worked in the second-round match against Muster , playing his first match after receiving a first-round bye along with the other top eight seeds .
<response> A lefthander with a strong serve , <person>Nestor</person> kept the rallies short by constantly attacking the net and the tactic worked in the second-round match against <person>Muster</person> , playing his first match after receiving a first-round bye along with the other top eight seeds . </response>
1134
The tournament also lost its second seed on the third day of play when second-seeded Goran Ivanisevic of Croatia was beaten 6-7(3-7 ) 6-4 6-4 by unseeded Mikael Tillstrom of Sweden .
<response> The tournament also lost its second seed on the third day of play when second-seeded <person>Goran Ivanisevic</person> of <location>Croatia</location> was beaten 6-7(3-7 ) 6-4 6-4 by unseeded <person>Mikael Tillstrom</person> of <location>Sweden</location> . </response>
1135
Other seeded players advancing were number three Wayne Ferreira of South Africa , number four Marcelo Rios of Chile , number six MaliVai Washington of the United States and American Todd Martin , the seventh seeed .
<response> Other seeded players advancing were number three <person>Wayne Ferreira</person> of <location>South Africa</location> , number four <person>Marcelo Rios</person> of <location>Chile</location> , number six <person>MaliVai Washington</person> of the <location>United States</location> and <misc>American</misc> <person>Todd Martin</person> , the seventh seeed . </response>
1136
Eighth seed Marc Rosset of Switzerland was eliminated in a one hour , 55 minute battle by unseeded Mark Philippoussis of Australia .
<response> Eighth seed <person>Marc Rosset</person> of <location>Switzerland</location> was eliminated in a one hour , 55 minute battle by unseeded <person>Mark Philippoussis</person> of <location>Australia</location> . </response>
1137
Philippoussis saved a match point at 5-6 in the third-set tie break before winning 6-3 3-6 7-6 ( 8-6 ) .
<response> <person>Philippoussis</person> saved a match point at 5-6 in the third-set tie break before winning 6-3 3-6 7-6 ( 8-6 ) . </response>
1138
Philippoussis 's compatriot , 13th seed Jason Stoltenberg , was not as fortunate .
<response> <person>Philippoussis</person> 's compatriot , 13th seed <person>Jason Stoltenberg</person> , was not as fortunate . </response>
1139
He held one match point at 9-8 in a marathon third-set tie break but was beaten 5-7 7-6 ( 7-1 ) 7-6 ( 13-11 ) by unseeded Daniel Vacek of the Czech Republic .
<response> He held one match point at 9-8 in a marathon third-set tie break but was beaten 5-7 7-6 ( 7-1 ) 7-6 ( 13-11 ) by unseeded <person>Daniel Vacek</person> of the <location>Czech Republic</location> . </response>
1140
" I knew I had to serve well and keep the points short and that 's what I was able to do , " said Nestor , who ranks 10th in doubles .
<response> " I knew I had to serve well and keep the points short and that 's what I was able to do , " said <person>Nestor</person> , who ranks 10th in doubles . </response>
1141
There were only two service breaks in the match .
<response> There were only two service breaks in the match . </response>
1142
The lanky Canadian broke Muster at 4-3 in the first set and 5-5 in the second before ending the match on his third match point when the Austrian hit a service return long .
<response> The lanky <misc>Canadian</misc> broke <person>Muster</person> at 4-3 in the first set and 5-5 in the second before ending the match on his third match point when the <misc>Austrian</misc> hit a service return long . </response>
1143
" I probably did n't hit five ground strokes in the whole match , " said Muster , only partly joking . "
<response> " I probably did n't hit five ground strokes in the whole match , " said <person>Muster</person> , only partly joking . " </response>
1144
The way he was chipping and charging and serving and volleying I did n't really get my timing playing from the baseline . "
<response> The way he was chipping and charging and serving and volleying I did n't really get my timing playing from the baseline . " </response>
1145
" He played a good match , took a few chances , and every time he was down he was able to come up with a big first serve . "
<response> " He played a good match , took a few chances , and every time he was down he was able to come up with a big first serve . " </response>
1146
Playing at night was not Muster 's preference . "
<response> Playing at night was not <person>Muster</person> 's preference . " </response>
1147
I asked for a day match and they gave me a night match , " he said . "
<response> I asked for a day match and they gave me a night match , " he said . " </response>
1148
I do n't like playing under the lights but maybe it would not have made any difference . "
<response> I do n't like playing under the lights but maybe it would not have made any difference . " </response>
1149
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 Wimbledon .
<response> <person>Ivanisevic</person> rallied from a 2-5 deficit in the first set but then played erratically against the 44th-ranked <person>Tillstrom</person> , who was a surprise winner over his famous compatriot <person>Stefan Edberg</person> in the second round at <location>Wimbledon</location> . </response>
1150
Ivanisevic hit 32 aces but was outplayed from the back court by the 24-year-old Tillstrom .
<response> <person>Ivanisevic</person> hit 32 aces but was outplayed from the back court by the 24-year-old <person>Tillstrom</person> . </response>
1151
The sixth-ranked Ivanisevic , who lost in the final at Indianapolis to world number one Pete Sampras of the U.S. last Sunday , made a quick getaway after his loss but did say : " Something was not there when I arrived ( in Toronto ) .
<response> The sixth-ranked <person>Ivanisevic</person> , who lost in the final at <location>Indianapolis</location> to world number one <person>Pete Sampras</person> of the <location>U.S.</location> last Sunday , made a quick getaway after his loss but did say : " Something was not there when I arrived ( in <location>Toronto</location> ) . </response>
1152
I did n't feel good .
<response> I did n't feel good . </response>
1153
And I did n't have a good feeling as soon as I lost in my doubles ( on Tuesday ) . "
<response> And I did n't have a good feeling as soon as I lost in my doubles ( on Tuesday ) . " </response>
1154
" I thought he looked a little unfocused at certain times on his ground strokes , " said Tillstrom .
<response> " I thought he looked a little unfocused at certain times on his ground strokes , " said <person>Tillstrom</person> . </response>
1155
The 19-year-old Philippoussis , who beat Sampras in the third round of this year 's Australian Open , stayed calm in a nervy third-set tie break against Rosset .
<response> The 19-year-old <person>Philippoussis</person> , who beat <person>Sampras</person> in the third round of this year 's <misc>Australian Open</misc> , stayed calm in a nervy third-set tie break against <person>Rosset</person> . </response>
1156
" I 'm pleased because I did n't play that great today , but I fought really well , " he said . "
<response> " I 'm pleased because I did n't play that great today , but I fought really well , " he said . " </response>
1157
When I was down 2-5 in the tiebreak ( in the third set ) , I just thought about winning my two serves and hoped that he might get tight .
<response> When I was down 2-5 in the tiebreak ( in the third set ) , I just thought about winning my two serves and hoped that he might get tight . </response>
1158
Then he shanked a forehand at to make it 5-all and that helped me back . "
<response> Then he shanked a forehand at to make it 5-all and that helped me back . " </response>
1159
Soccer - Results of South Korean pro-soccer games .
<response> Soccer - Results of <misc>South Korean</misc> pro-soccer games . </response>
1160
SEOUL 1996-08-22
<response> <location>SEOUL</location> 1996-08-22 </response>
1161
Results of South Korean pro-soccer games played on Wednesday .
<response> Results of <misc>South Korean</misc> pro-soccer games played on Wednesday . </response>
1162
Anyang 3 Chonnam 3 ( halftime 2-0 )
<response> <organization>Anyang</organization> 3 <organization>Chonnam</organization> 3 ( halftime 2-0 ) </response>
1163
Puchon 0 Suwon 0 ( halftime 0-0 )
<response> <organization>Puchon</organization> 0 <organization>Suwon</organization> 0 ( halftime 0-0 ) </response>
1164
Standings after games played on Wednesday ( tabulate under - won , drawn , lost , goals for , goals against , points ) :
<response> Standings after games played on Wednesday ( tabulate under - won , drawn , lost , goals for , goals against , points ) : </response>
1165
W D L G / F G / A P
<response> W D L G / F G / A P </response>
1166
Puchon 1 1 0 1 0 4
<response> <organization>Puchon</organization> 1 1 0 1 0 4 </response>
1167
Chonan 1 0 0 5 4 3
<response> <organization>Chonan</organization> 1 0 0 5 4 3 </response>
1168
Anyang 0 2 0 5 5 2
<response> <organization>Anyang</organization> 0 2 0 5 5 2 </response>
1169
Suwon 0 2 0 3 3 2
<response> <organization>Suwon</organization> 0 2 0 3 3 2 </response>
1170
Pohang 0 1 0 3 3 1
<response> <organization>Pohang</organization> 0 1 0 3 3 1 </response>
1171
Pusan 0 1 0 0 2 1
<response> <organization>Pusan</organization> 0 1 0 0 2 1 </response>
1172
Chonnam 0 1 1 5 6 1
<response> <organization>Chonnam</organization> 0 1 1 5 6 1 </response>
1173
Ulsan 0 0 1 4 5 0
<response> <organization>Ulsan</organization> 0 0 1 4 5 0 </response>
1174
Chonbuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
<response> <organization>Chonbuk</organization> 0 0 0 0 0 0 </response>
1175
Senegal cholera outbreak kills five .
<response> <location>Senegal</location> cholera outbreak kills five . </response>
1176
DAKAR 1996-08-22
<response> <location>DAKAR</location> 1996-08-22 </response>
1177
An outbreak of cholera has killed five people in the central Senegal town of Kaolack , where health authorities have recorded 291 cases since August 11 , a medical official said on Thursday .
<response> An outbreak of cholera has killed five people in the central <location>Senegal</location> town of <location>Kaolack</location> , where health authorities have recorded 291 cases since August 11 , a medical official said on Thursday . </response>
1178
Doctor Masserigne Ndiaye said medical staff were overwhelmed with work . "
<response> Doctor <person>Masserigne Ndiaye</person> said medical staff were overwhelmed with work . " </response>
1179
People are rushing to the hospital as soon as the first symptoms appear , that 's why we have fewer deaths , " he told Reuters by telephone from the town , 160 km ( 100 miles ) southeast of the Senegalese capital Dakar .
<response> People are rushing to the hospital as soon as the first symptoms appear , that 's why we have fewer deaths , " he told <organization>Reuters</organization> by telephone from the town , 160 km ( 100 miles ) southeast of the <misc>Senegalese</misc> capital <location>Dakar</location> . </response>
1180
Nigerian general takes over Liberia ECOMOG force .
<response> <misc>Nigerian</misc> general takes over <location>Liberia</location> <organization>ECOMOG</organization> force . </response>
1181
MONROVIA 1996-08-22
<response> <location>MONROVIA</location> 1996-08-22 </response>
1182
Nigerian Major General Sam Victor Malu took over on Thursday as commander of the ECOMOG peacekeeping force in Liberia , two days after the start of the latest ceasefire in the six-year civil war .
<response> <misc>Nigerian</misc> Major General <person>Sam Victor Malu</person> took over on Thursday as commander of the <organization>ECOMOG</organization> peacekeeping force in <location>Liberia</location> , two days after the start of the latest ceasefire in the six-year civil war . </response>
1183
Malu replaced another Nigerian major general , John Inienger , who told officers at the handover ceremony that peace was now at hand for Liberia after six years of fighting and more than a dozen failed accords .
<response> <person>Malu</person> replaced another <misc>Nigerian</misc> major general , <person>John Inienger</person> , who told officers at the handover ceremony that peace was now at hand for <location>Liberia</location> after six years of fighting and more than a dozen failed accords . </response>
1184
" The search for peace in Liberia has been difficult , challenging and sometimes painful .
<response> " The search for peace in <location>Liberia</location> has been difficult , challenging and sometimes painful . </response>
1185
Peacekeepers were harassed , killed and taken hostage , " he said .
<response> Peacekeepers were harassed , killed and taken hostage , " he said . </response>
1186
" It is difficult but I want to assure you that peace is in sight . "
<response> " It is difficult but I want to assure you that peace is in sight . " </response>
1187
United Nations military observers travelling to the western town of Tubmanburg on Wednesday to monitor the ceasefire were delayed by shooting along the highway , U.N. special representative Anthony Nyakyi said .
<response> <organization>United Nations</organization> military observers travelling to the western town of <location>Tubmanburg</location> on Wednesday to monitor the ceasefire were delayed by shooting along the highway , <organization>U.N.</organization> special representative <person>Anthony Nyakyi</person> said . </response>
1188
They finally went ahead with an escort from the ULIMO-J faction .
<response> They finally went ahead with an escort from the <organization>ULIMO-J</organization> faction . </response>
1189
Faction leaders who agreed a new peace deal in the Nigerian capital Abuja on Saturday have accused each other of breaking the ceasefire .
<response> Faction leaders who agreed a new peace deal in the <misc>Nigerian</misc> capital <location>Abuja</location> on Saturday have accused each other of breaking the ceasefire . </response>
1190
The latest peace deal foresees the disarmament of an estimated 60,000 combatants and sets a target date of May 30 next year for elections .
<response> The latest peace deal foresees the disarmament of an estimated 60,000 combatants and sets a target date of May 30 next year for elections . </response>
1191
The ECOMOG force , currently 10,000 strong , was sent to Liberia by the Economic Community of West African States in 1990 at the height of the fighting .
<response> The <organization>ECOMOG</organization> force , currently 10,000 strong , was sent to <location>Liberia</location> by the <organization>Economic Community of West African States</organization> in 1990 at the height of the fighting . </response>
1192
Guinea calls two days of prayer .
<response> <location>Guinea</location> calls two days of prayer . </response>
1193
CONAKRY 1996-08-22
<response> <location>CONAKRY</location> 1996-08-22 </response>
1194
The West African state of Guinea declared Thursday and Friday days of national prayer .
<response> The <misc>West African</misc> state of <location>Guinea</location> declared Thursday and Friday days of national prayer . </response>
1195
A government statement , broadcast repeatedly by state radio , said the two days of prayer were " for the dead , for peace and prosperity in Guinea , the victory of the new government and the health of the head of state " .
<response> A government statement , broadcast repeatedly by state radio , said the two days of prayer were " for the dead , for peace and prosperity in <location>Guinea</location> , the victory of the new government and the health of the head of state " . </response>
1196
The precise reason for the call was not immediately clear .
<response> The precise reason for the call was not immediately clear . </response>
1197
Guinea 's president , Lansana Conte , vice-president of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference , left for Kuwait on August 16 to prepare the next OIC summit in Pakistan in 1997 .
<response> <location>Guinea</location> 's president , <person>Lansana Conte</person> , vice-president of the <organization>Organisation of the Islamic Conference</organization> , left for <location>Kuwait</location> on August 16 to prepare the next <organization>OIC</organization> summit in <location>Pakistan</location> in 1997 . </response>
1198
Koranic reading sessions and prayers were to be held in the farming town of Badi-Tondon , near his home about 60 km ( 40 miles ) from the capital Conakry .
<response> <misc>Koranic</misc> reading sessions and prayers were to be held in the farming town of <location>Badi-Tondon</location> , near his home about 60 km ( 40 miles ) from the capital <location>Conakry</location> . </response>
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Conte , an army general , survived a February army pay revolt which at the time he described as a veiled attempt to topple him .
<response> <person>Conte</person> , an army general , survived a February army pay revolt which at the time he described as a veiled attempt to topple him . </response>