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He said his government had just asked U.N. human rights monitors to increase their numbers in Burundi in an effort " to put an end to this vicious circle of violence . "
<response> He said his government had just asked <organization>U.N.</organization> human rights monitors to increase their numbers in <location>Burundi</location> in an effort " to put an end to this vicious circle of violence . " </response>
11501
More than 150,000 people have been killed in violence between the minority Tutsis and the majority Hutus since 1993 .
<response> More than 150,000 people have been killed in violence between the minority <misc>Tutsis</misc> and the majority <misc>Hutus</misc> since 1993 . </response>
11502
Botswana 's envoy , Mothusi Nkgowe , said coups should be relegated " to the dump heap of history " as there could be no justification for the overthrow of a legitimate government .
<response> <location>Botswana</location> 's envoy , <person>Mothusi Nkgowe</person> , said coups should be relegated " to the dump heap of history " as there could be no justification for the overthrow of a legitimate government . </response>
11503
Chile has proposed a resolution , still under discussion , that would impose an immediate arms embargo on Burundi and call for negotiations .
<response> <location>Chile</location> has proposed a resolution , still under discussion , that would impose an immediate arms embargo on <location>Burundi</location> and call for negotiations . </response>
11504
The draft suggests further sanctions against those who impede a political solution .
<response> The draft suggests further sanctions against those who impede a political solution . </response>
11505
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 China were cautious .
<response> Among the council 's five permanent members , <location>Russia</location> and the <location>United States</location> appeared to support most elements of the <misc>Chilean</misc> proposal , while <location>Britain</location> , <location>France</location> and <location>China</location> were cautious . </response>
11506
Terence , a Tutsi , said any arms embargo would leave the army unable to defend itself against Hutu guerrillas and leave the population exposed to " armed terroritsts . "
<response> <person>Terence</person> , a <misc>Tutsi</misc> , said any arms embargo would leave the army unable to defend itself against <misc>Hutu</misc> guerrillas and leave the population exposed to " armed terroritsts . " </response>
11507
But Chilean Ambassador Juan Somavia said : " Every weapon that reached Burundi is a weapon aimed mainly at killing an unarmed civilian .
<response> But <misc>Chilean</misc> Ambassador <person>Juan Somavia</person> said : " Every weapon that reached <location>Burundi</location> is a weapon aimed mainly at killing an unarmed civilian . </response>
11508
We must not send a signal different from the African leaders themselves .
<response> We must not send a signal different from the <misc>African</misc> leaders themselves . </response>
11509
Inaction is becoming the worst possible course of action . "
<response> Inaction is becoming the worst possible course of action . " </response>
11510
Burundi '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 .
<response> <location>Burundi</location> 's parliament has been suspended and political parties are banned but <person>Terence</person> told reporters <person>Buyoya</person> would reconvene a new type of national assembly in October . </response>
11511
The United States said the coup leaders had taken no steps to restore democracy and indiscriminate killings continued .
<response> The <location>United States</location> said the coup leaders had taken no steps to restore democracy and indiscriminate killings continued . </response>
11512
Ambassador Karl Inderfurth said the new government should have " unconditional " negotiations with all parties inside and outside of the country .
<response> Ambassador <person>Karl Inderfurth</person> said the new government should have " unconditional " negotiations with all parties inside and outside of the country . </response>
11513
He said Washington 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 . "
<response> He said <location>Washington</location> 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 . " </response>
11514
But he said the international community had to be prepared for the worst and avoid a replay of the horrors in neighbouring Rwanda , where widespread genocide broke out against the Tutsis two years ago .
<response> But he said the international community had to be prepared for the worst and avoid a replay of the horrors in neighbouring <location>Rwanda</location> , where widespread genocide broke out against the <misc>Tutsis</misc> two years ago . </response>
11515
He again said the United Nations should draw up contingency plans for a rapid humanitarian intervention .
<response> He again said the <organization>United Nations</organization> should draw up contingency plans for a rapid humanitarian intervention . </response>
11516
Swiss arrest Rwandan on genocide suspicion .
<response> <misc>Swiss</misc> arrest <misc>Rwandan</misc> on genocide suspicion . </response>
11517
BERNE 1996-08-28
<response> <location>BERNE</location> 1996-08-28 </response>
11518
Swiss authorities said on Wednesday they had arrested a former Rwandan mayor , now living in Switzerland , on suspicion of violating human rights during the genocide in his country in 1994 .
<response> <misc>Swiss</misc> authorities said on Wednesday they had arrested a former <misc>Rwandan</misc> mayor , now living in <location>Switzerland</location> , on suspicion of violating human rights during the genocide in his country in 1994 . </response>
11519
The Defence Ministry said in a statement that investigations were still in the preliminary stage but it was cooperating closely with police in the cantons of Geneva and Freiburg .
<response> The <organization>Defence Ministry</organization> said in a statement that investigations were still in the preliminary stage but it was cooperating closely with police in the cantons of <location>Geneva</location> and <location>Freiburg</location> . </response>
11520
It did not identify the man .
<response> It did not identify the man . </response>
11521
OPTIONS -- EOE options volumes - close .
<response> OPTIONS -- <organization>EOE</organization> options volumes - close . </response>
11522
AMSTERDAM 1996-08-28
<response> <location>AMSTERDAM</location> 1996-08-28 </response>
11523
1605 GMT
<response> 1605 <misc>GMT</misc> </response>
11524
CALLS PUTS PCT OF TOTAL
<response> CALLS PUTS PCT OF TOTAL </response>
11525
TOTAL VOLUME -- 83,008 60,131 22,877 --
<response> TOTAL VOLUME -- 83,008 60,131 22,877 -- </response>
11526
FEATURES - AEX INDEX 7,391 5,658 15.72
<response> FEATURES - <misc>AEX</misc> INDEX 7,391 5,658 15.72 </response>
11527
- AHOLD 7,190 1,123 10.01
<response> - <organization>AHOLD</organization> 7,190 1,123 10.01 </response>
11528
- BOLSWESSANEN 4,420 705 6.17
<response> - <organization>BOLSWESSANEN</organization> 4,420 705 6.17 </response>
11529
- ABN AMRO 3,003 1,940 5.95
<response> - <organization>ABN AMRO</organization> 3,003 1,940 5.95 </response>
11530
- ING 3,853 673 5.45
<response> - <organization>ING</organization> 3,853 673 5.45 </response>
11531
- VNU 3,060 843 4.70
<response> - <organization>VNU</organization> 3,060 843 4.70 </response>
11532
-- Amsterdam newsdesk +31 20 504 5000 ( Fax 020-504-5040 )
<response> -- <location>Amsterdam</location> newsdesk +31 20 504 5000 ( Fax 020-504-5040 ) </response>
11533
French tax office sucks in money .
<response> <misc>French</misc> tax office sucks in money . </response>
11534
PARIS 1996-08-28
<response> <location>PARIS</location> 1996-08-28 </response>
11535
Workers fixing the ceiling of a tax office in Paris found a dozen seven-year-old cheques for a total of six million francs ( $ 1.2 million ) in a ventilation pipe , the weekly Le Canard Enchaine said on Wednesday .
<response> Workers fixing the ceiling of a tax office in <location>Paris</location> found a dozen seven-year-old cheques for a total of six million francs ( $ 1.2 million ) in a ventilation pipe , the weekly <organization>Le Canard Enchaine</organization> said on Wednesday . </response>
11536
A Finance Ministry official explained that the cheques for corporate tax payments had been sucked into the ventilation system , the weekly reported .
<response> A <organization>Finance Ministry</organization> official explained that the cheques for corporate tax payments had been sucked into the ventilation system , the weekly reported . </response>
11537
The companies had been contacted at the time and had not been fined for failing to pay , the official said .
<response> The companies had been contacted at the time and had not been fined for failing to pay , the official said . </response>
11538
Swiss bond market closing report .
<response> <misc>Swiss</misc> bond market closing report . </response>
11539
ZURICH 1996-08-28
<response> <location>ZURICH</location> 1996-08-28 </response>
11540
Swiss bonds ended mostly higher in generally quiet activity , with the September confederate bond futures contract holding just above 113.00 .
<response> <misc>Swiss</misc> bonds ended mostly higher in generally quiet activity , with the September confederate bond futures contract holding just above 113.00 . </response>
11541
" Today was very quiet after a lot of activity on Tuesday , " said one Swiss bond futures trader .
<response> " Today was very quiet after a lot of activity on Tuesday , " said one <misc>Swiss</misc> bond futures trader . </response>
11542
He said the market began strong , gave up some gains at midday and then was able to recover back at the close , but all on light volume .
<response> He said the market began strong , gave up some gains at midday and then was able to recover back at the close , but all on light volume . </response>
11543
In the primary market , Eksportfinans and Suedwest LB launched issues for 100 million and 300 million Swiss francs , respectively .
<response> In the primary market , <organization>Eksportfinans</organization> and <organization>Suedwest LB</organization> launched issues for 100 million and 300 million <misc>Swiss</misc> francs , respectively . </response>
11544
Eksportfinans ' seven-year issue was quoted at a yield of 3.98 percent , and Suedwest LB 's five-year issue was quoted at 3.60 percent .
<response> <organization>Eksportfinans</organization> ' seven-year issue was quoted at a yield of 3.98 percent , and <organization>Suedwest LB</organization> 's five-year issue was quoted at 3.60 percent . </response>
11545
Swiss money market rates remained lower at around 1.75 percent offered .
<response> <misc>Swiss</misc> money market rates remained lower at around 1.75 percent offered . </response>
11546
As to fundamentals , economists at Credit Suisse said they expect the country 's gross domestic product to be flat to negative in 1996 , and to grow only 0.6 percent in 1997 .
<response> As to fundamentals , economists at <organization>Credit Suisse</organization> said they expect the country 's gross domestic product to be flat to negative in 1996 , and to grow only 0.6 percent in 1997 . </response>
11547
The Swiss government also said Wednesday it had made progress in cutting Switzerland 's projected spending for 1997 .
<response> The <misc>Swiss</misc> government also said Wednesday it had made progress in cutting <location>Switzerland</location> 's projected spending for 1997 . </response>
11548
Switzerland reports July consumer prices later this week .
<response> <location>Switzerland</location> reports July consumer prices later this week . </response>
11549
Closing prices as follows :
<response> Closing prices as follows : </response>
11550
Sept conf bond up 12 at 113.02 .
<response> Sept conf bond up 12 at 113.02 . </response>
11551
Sept comi medium-term bond up three at 109.45 .
<response> Sept comi medium-term bond up three at 109.45 . </response>
11552
Sept Euro Swiss francs up three at 97.82 .
<response> Sept <misc>Euro Swiss</misc> francs up three at 97.82 . </response>
11553
-- Cash :
<response> -- Cash : </response>
11554
4-1/2 Apr 2006 bond 101.80 / 90 yield 4.252 pct
<response> 4-1/2 Apr 2006 bond 101.80 / 90 yield 4.252 pct </response>
11555
-- Zurich Editorial , +41 1 631 7340
<response> -- <organization>Zurich Editorial</organization> , +41 1 631 7340 </response>
11556
Anti-Bhutto rally draws about 8,000 in Karachi .
<response> <misc>Anti-Bhutto</misc> rally draws about 8,000 in <location>Karachi</location> . </response>
11557
KARACHI , Pakistan 1996-08-28
<response> <location>KARACHI</location> , <location>Pakistan</location> 1996-08-28 </response>
11558
About 8,000 protesters marched through Karachi on Wednesday demanding the removal of Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto , witnesses said .
<response> About 8,000 protesters marched through <location>Karachi</location> on Wednesday demanding the removal of <misc>Pakistani</misc> Prime Minister <person>Benazir Bhutto</person> , witnesses said . </response>
11559
" From here we will march to Islamabad and by God we will not let Benazir and ( Bhutto 's husband Asif Ali ) Zardari escape justice , " Nawaz Sharif , leader of the main opposition Pakistan Muslim League told a rally organised by a 16-party alliance .
<response> " From here we will march to <location>Islamabad</location> and by <person>God</person> we will not let <person>Benazir</person> and ( <person>Bhutto</person> 's husband <person>Asif Ali</person> ) <person>Zardari</person> escape justice , " <person>Nawaz Sharif</person> , leader of the main opposition <organization>Pakistan Muslim League</organization> told a rally organised by a 16-party alliance . </response>
11560
Sharif accused Bhutto of corruption and nepotism , charges she has denied in the past .
<response> <person>Sharif</person> accused <person>Bhutto</person> of corruption and nepotism , charges she has denied in the past . </response>
11561
Witnesses said protesters carrying colourful party flags walked for several miles , chanting anti-government slogans .
<response> Witnesses said protesters carrying colourful party flags walked for several miles , chanting anti-government slogans . </response>
11562
The event was part of an opposition campaign launched on August 14 , Pakistan 's independence day .
<response> The event was part of an opposition campaign launched on August 14 , <location>Pakistan</location> 's independence day . </response>
11563
Sharif said similar rallies would be held in the Balochistan provincial capital Quetta and the Punjab provincial capital Lahore before an opposition march on the capital Islamabad .
<response> <person>Sharif</person> said similar rallies would be held in the <location>Balochistan</location> provincial capital <location>Quetta</location> and the <location>Punjab</location> provincial capital <location>Lahore</location> before an opposition march on the capital <location>Islamabad</location> . </response>
11564
" I promise the people of Karachi that those responsible for the extra-judicial killing of innocent youths would not be spared , " Sharif said .
<response> " I promise the people of <location>Karachi</location> that those responsible for the extra-judicial killing of innocent youths would not be spared , " <person>Sharif</person> said . </response>
11565
Karachi 's ethnic Mohajir National Movement ( MQM ) accuses the government of killing many of its militants in cold blood .
<response> <location>Karachi</location> 's ethnic <organization>Mohajir National Movement</organization> ( <organization>MQM</organization> ) accuses the government of killing many of its militants in cold blood . </response>
11566
The government has denied the charge and blames the MQM for much of the violence that killed 2,000 people in the city last year .
<response> The government has denied the charge and blames the <organization>MQM</organization> for much of the violence that killed 2,000 people in the city last year . </response>
11567
Political observers said the turn-out was disappointing for a city of about 12 million people , possibly indicating that the MQM , although a member of the opposition alliance , had not mobilised its supporters for the event .
<response> Political observers said the turn-out was disappointing for a city of about 12 million people , possibly indicating that the <organization>MQM</organization> , although a member of the opposition alliance , had not mobilised its supporters for the event . </response>
11568
The turbulent southern port has been calmer this year , but police say more than 300 people have died in political unrest .
<response> The turbulent southern port has been calmer this year , but police say more than 300 people have died in political unrest . </response>
11569
The MQM speaks for Urdu-speaking Moslems who migrated from India at Partition in 1947 and their descendants .
<response> The <organization>MQM</organization> speaks for <misc>Urdu-speaking Moslems</misc> who migrated from <location>India</location> at <location>Partition</location> in 1947 and their descendants . </response>
11570
Sharif , a former prime minister , is the main political rival of Bhutto , who defeated him in the October 1993 election .
<response> <person>Sharif</person> , a former prime minister , is the main political rival of <person>Bhutto</person> , who defeated him in the October 1993 election . </response>
11571
He said only the removal of the government and an early election could save Pakistan from disaster . "
<response> He said only the removal of the government and an early election could save <location>Pakistan</location> from disaster . " </response>
11572
We will dislodge the Bhutto government .
<response> We will dislodge the <person>Bhutto</person> government . </response>
11573
It is a holy war for us , " he said .
<response> It is a holy war for us , " he said . </response>
11574
Bhutto has vowed to complete her five-year term .
<response> <person>Bhutto</person> has vowed to complete her five-year term . </response>
11575
India ACC Apr-Jul ' 96 sales , output up .
<response> <location>India</location> <organization>ACC</organization> Apr-Jul ' 96 sales , output up . </response>
11576
BOMBAY 1996-08-28
<response> <location>BOMBAY</location> 1996-08-28 </response>
11577
India 's leading cement firm Associated Cement Companies ( ACC ) said on Wednesday its cement sales rose to 3.1 million tonnes in April-July 1996 from 2.93 million a year ago .
<response> <location>India</location> 's leading cement firm <organization>Associated Cement Companies</organization> ( <organization>ACC</organization> ) said on Wednesday its cement sales rose to 3.1 million tonnes in April-July 1996 from 2.93 million a year ago . </response>
11578
ACC Chairman Nani Palkhivala told shareholders at the firm 's annual meeting cement output rose to 3.14 million tonnes in the first quarter of 1996/97 ( April-March ) , from 3.01 million a year ago .
<response> <organization>ACC</organization> Chairman <person>Nani Palkhivala</person> told shareholders at the firm 's annual meeting cement output rose to 3.14 million tonnes in the first quarter of 1996/97 ( April-March ) , from 3.01 million a year ago . </response>
11579
Palkhivala said ACC had secured government approval to take over a sick cement firm with a grinding capacity of 275,000 tonnes per year . "
<response> <person>Palkhivala</person> said <organization>ACC</organization> had secured government approval to take over a sick cement firm with a grinding capacity of 275,000 tonnes per year . " </response>
11580
We will take it over early next month , " he said .
<response> We will take it over early next month , " he said . </response>
11581
Talking about the cement industry in general , Palkhivala said Indian production rose by about 10 percent in 1995/96 .
<response> Talking about the cement industry in general , <person>Palkhivala</person> said <misc>Indian</misc> production rose by about 10 percent in 1995/96 . </response>
11582
" The industry saw capacity expansion of about 13 percent over 1994/95 from 77.79 million tonnes to 87.45 million tonnes , " Palkhivala told shareholders .
<response> " The industry saw capacity expansion of about 13 percent over 1994/95 from 77.79 million tonnes to 87.45 million tonnes , " <person>Palkhivala</person> told shareholders . </response>
11583
He said Indian cement exports dropped about eight percent from the previous year because of stiff international competition and inadequate infrastructural facilities .
<response> He said <misc>Indian</misc> cement exports dropped about eight percent from the previous year because of stiff international competition and inadequate infrastructural facilities . </response>
11584
ACC 's own export performance was marginally better than in 1994/95 on account of a 36 percent rise in exports to Nepal and the opening of a new market - Sri Lanka , he said .
<response> <organization>ACC</organization> 's own export performance was marginally better than in 1994/95 on account of a 36 percent rise in exports to <location>Nepal</location> and the opening of a new market - <location>Sri Lanka</location> , he said . </response>
11585
Despite power shortages , ACC achieved a satisfactory growth in production during the year with the help of its power plants .
<response> Despite power shortages , <organization>ACC</organization> achieved a satisfactory growth in production during the year with the help of its power plants . </response>
11586
ACC sold 9.4 million tonnes in 1995/96 , retaining its top position in the Indian cement industry , Palkhivala said .
<response> <organization>ACC</organization> sold 9.4 million tonnes in 1995/96 , retaining its top position in the <misc>Indian</misc> cement industry , <person>Palkhivala</person> said . </response>
11587
-- Bombay newsroom +91-22-265 9000
<response> -- <location>Bombay</location> newsroom +91-22-265 9000 </response>
11588
Belgium bank sanctions $ 6.5 mln loan to India WSRL .
<response> <location>Belgium</location> bank sanctions $ 6.5 mln loan to <location>India</location> <organization>WSRL</organization> . </response>
11589
BOMBAY 1996-08-28
<response> <location>BOMBAY</location> 1996-08-28 </response>
11590
Belgium 's Kredietbank has approved a $ 6.5 million loan to India 's Welspun Stahl Rohren Ltd ( WSRL ) to part-finance its submerged arc welded pipes plant , the Indian company said in a statement on Wednesday .
<response> <location>Belgium</location> 's <organization>Kredietbank</organization> has approved a $ 6.5 million loan to <location>India</location> 's <organization>Welspun Stahl Rohren Ltd</organization> ( <organization>WSRL</organization> ) to part-finance its submerged arc welded pipes plant , the <misc>Indian</misc> company said in a statement on Wednesday . </response>
11591
The loan is at LIBOR plus one percent , it said .
<response> The loan is at <misc>LIBOR</misc> plus one percent , it said . </response>
11592
The loan , maturing in six years , is guaranteed by Indusind Bank for $ 3.5 million and by UTI Bank for $ 3 million , it said .
<response> The loan , maturing in six years , is guaranteed by <organization>Indusind Bank</organization> for $ 3.5 million and by <organization>UTI Bank</organization> for $ 3 million , it said . </response>
11593
The WSRL plant , located in the western Indian state of Gujarat , will have a capacity to manufacture 175,000 tonnes per annum of longitudinal pipes and 25,000 tonnes per annum of spiral welded pipes , the statement said .
<response> The <organization>WSRL</organization> plant , located in the western <misc>Indian</misc> state of <location>Gujarat</location> , will have a capacity to manufacture 175,000 tonnes per annum of longitudinal pipes and 25,000 tonnes per annum of spiral welded pipes , the statement said . </response>
11594
The longitudinal pipes plant is expected to be complete by the second quarter of September 1997 and the saw arc welded pipes plant by September 1996 , it said .
<response> The longitudinal pipes plant is expected to be complete by the second quarter of September 1997 and the saw arc welded pipes plant by September 1996 , it said . </response>
11595
WSRL is part of the Welspun group which has a presence in the cotton yarn , terry towels and polyester yarn industry , the statement said .
<response> <organization>WSRL</organization> is part of the <organization>Welspun</organization> group which has a presence in the cotton yarn , terry towels and polyester yarn industry , the statement said . </response>
11596
-- Bombay newsroom +91-22-265 9000
<response> -- <location>Bombay</location> newsroom +91-22-265 9000 </response>
11597
India fishermen say forced to carry Tamil refugees .
<response> <location>India</location> fishermen say forced to carry <misc>Tamil</misc> refugees . </response>
11598
P.V. Krishnamoorthy
<response> <person>P.V. Krishnamoorthy</person> </response>
11599
RAMESWARAM , India 1996-08-28
<response> <location>RAMESWARAM</location> , <location>India</location> 1996-08-28 </response>