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Indian fishermen said on Wednesday they had been forced at gunpoint to ferry refugees fleeing the ethnic war in Sri Lanka to India , as a protest strike by more than 30,000 fishermen entered its ninth day .
<response> <misc>Indian</misc> fishermen said on Wednesday they had been forced at gunpoint to ferry refugees fleeing the ethnic war in <location>Sri Lanka</location> to <location>India</location> , as a protest strike by more than 30,000 fishermen entered its ninth day . </response>
11601
" There is little we can do when at mid-sea .
<response> " There is little we can do when at mid-sea . </response>
11602
The LTTE ( Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam ) accosts us and , at the point of a gun , forces us to take refugees , " said senior fishermen leader P. Arulanandam .
<response> The <organization>LTTE</organization> ( <organization>Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam</organization> ) accosts us and , at the point of a gun , forces us to take refugees , " said senior fishermen leader <person>P. Arulanandam</person> . </response>
11603
Some 850 refugees have landed in recent weeks at the port of Rameswaram in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu , home to 50 million Tamil-speaking people , port officials say .
<response> Some 850 refugees have landed in recent weeks at the port of <location>Rameswaram</location> in the southern <misc>Indian</misc> state of <location>Tamil Nadu</location> , home to 50 million <misc>Tamil-speaking</misc> people , port officials say . </response>
11604
Rameswaram is 15 km ( 10 miles ) off the coast of Sri Lanka .
<response> <location>Rameswaram</location> is 15 km ( 10 miles ) off the coast of <location>Sri Lanka</location> . </response>
11605
State chief minister M. Karunanidhi has publicly welcomed the refugees , who are fleeing the 13-year war between Tamil separatists and government troops that Colombo says has cost 50,000 lives .
<response> State chief minister <person>M. Karunanidhi</person> has publicly welcomed the refugees , who are fleeing the 13-year war between <misc>Tamil</misc> separatists and government troops that <location>Colombo</location> says has cost 50,000 lives . </response>
11606
But the influx has triggered fears of a repeat of the 1980s when some 200,000 refugees landed in Tamil Nadu .
<response> But the influx has triggered fears of a repeat of the 1980s when some 200,000 refugees landed in <location>Tamil Nadu</location> . </response>
11607
Intelligence officals said more than 5,000 Tamils were waiting on the western coast of Sri Lanka to cross into India .
<response> Intelligence officals said more than 5,000 <misc>Tamils</misc> were waiting on the western coast of <location>Sri Lanka</location> to cross into <location>India</location> . </response>
11608
The Indian government has warned its fishermen that their boats would be impounded if they were caught ferrying refugees .
<response> The <misc>Indian</misc> government has warned its fishermen that their boats would be impounded if they were caught ferrying refugees . </response>
11609
The fishermen went on strike last week to protest the government 's cancellation of three trawlers ' fishing licenses after the boats were caught carrying Tamil refugees .
<response> The fishermen went on strike last week to protest the government 's cancellation of three trawlers ' fishing licenses after the boats were caught carrying <misc>Tamil</misc> refugees . </response>
11610
All Fishermen 's Association secretary N.J. Bose said the strike would continue indefinitely and the fishermen would block road and rail traffic if their demands were not met .
<response> <organization>All Fishermen 's Association</organization> secretary <person>N.J. Bose</person> said the strike would continue indefinitely and the fishermen would block road and rail traffic if their demands were not met . </response>
11611
" Until the government releases our boats from naval custody and Sri Lankan naval custody , and gives us assurance ( it will not revoke licences of boats ferrying refugees ) , we will not call off our strike , " Bose said .
<response> " Until the government releases our boats from naval custody and <misc>Sri Lankan</misc> naval custody , and gives us assurance ( it will not revoke licences of boats ferrying refugees ) , we will not call off our strike , " <person>Bose</person> said . </response>
11612
LTTE spokesmen could not immediately be reached for comment , but Sri Lankan fishermen denied that Indians were being coerced into carrying refugees across the Palk Strait .
<response> <organization>LTTE</organization> spokesmen could not immediately be reached for comment , but <misc>Sri Lankan</misc> fishermen denied that <misc>Indians</misc> were being coerced into carrying refugees across the <location>Palk Strait</location> . </response>
11613
" Indian fishermen come right up to Pesalai to fish , and when refugees request them to ferry them across , they readily oblige .
<response> " <misc>Indian</misc> fishermen come right up to <location>Pesalai</location> to fish , and when refugees request them to ferry them across , they readily oblige . </response>
11614
Only some take money , " Sri Lankan boatman Chinnathambi said .
<response> Only some take money , " <misc>Sri Lankan</misc> boatman <person>Chinnathambi</person> said . </response>
11615
Arulanandam denied the fishermen charged the refugees for passage to India and said it was unfair to penalise them for the refugees ' arrival .
<response> <person>Arulanandam</person> denied the fishermen charged the refugees for passage to <location>India</location> and said it was unfair to penalise them for the refugees ' arrival . </response>
11616
" We have not gone to sea since August 19 , but refugees are arriving daily nevertheless .
<response> " We have not gone to sea since August 19 , but refugees are arriving daily nevertheless . </response>
11617
How could we alone be held responsible for the influx ? "
<response> How could we alone be held responsible for the influx ? " </response>
11618
he said .
<response> he said . </response>
11619
An Indian Fisheries Department official said the government planned to urge fishermen not to cross the international boundary between India and Sri Lanka , but admitted this would be hard to enforce because of Sri Lanka 's pomfret-rich waters .
<response> An <organization>Indian Fisheries Department</organization> official said the government planned to urge fishermen not to cross the international boundary between <location>India</location> and <location>Sri Lanka</location> , but admitted this would be hard to enforce because of <location>Sri Lanka</locatio...
11620
Indian cotton trade shut for local festival .
<response> <misc>Indian</misc> cotton trade shut for local festival . </response>
11621
BOMBAY 1996-08-28
<response> <location>BOMBAY</location> 1996-08-28 </response>
11622
India 's cotton trade was shut on Wednesday for a local religious festival , dealers said .
<response> <location>India</location> 's cotton trade was shut on Wednesday for a local religious festival , dealers said . </response>
11623
Trading will resume on Thursday .
<response> Trading will resume on Thursday . </response>
11624
On Tuesday , cotton prices fell on profit-taking prompted by increased offerings from state agencies .
<response> On Tuesday , cotton prices fell on profit-taking prompted by increased offerings from state agencies . </response>
11625
" Export deals remained thin and hardly a few thousand bales were traded at the rate of 57.50 / 60 cents per pound , " one broker said .
<response> " Export deals remained thin and hardly a few thousand bales were traded at the rate of 57.50 / 60 cents per pound , " one broker said . </response>
11626
-- Bombay Commodities +91-22-265 9000
<response> -- <organization>Bombay Commodities</organization> +91-22-265 9000 </response>
11627
VW sees group net profit doubling in Q3 .
<response> <organization>VW</organization> sees group net profit doubling in Q3 . </response>
11628
DRESDEN , Germany 1996-08-28
<response> <location>DRESDEN</location> , <location>Germany</location> 1996-08-28 </response>
11629
German carmaker Volkswagen AG said on Wednesday that it expected group net profit to double in the third quarter .
<response> <misc>German</misc> carmaker <organization>Volkswagen AG</organization> said on Wednesday that it expected group net profit to double in the third quarter . </response>
11630
" We have been seeking to double our profits ( during the period ) and we are confident of doing so , " VW chief financial officer Bruno Adelt told a briefing as part of the formal introduction of the new VW Passat sedan .
<response> " We have been seeking to double our profits ( during the period ) and we are confident of doing so , " <organization>VW</organization> chief financial officer <person>Bruno Adelt</person> told a briefing as part of the formal introduction of the new <misc>VW Passat</misc> sedan . </response>
11631
Adelt did not give a concrete forecast .
<response> <person>Adelt</person> did not give a concrete forecast . </response>
11632
VW had a 1995 third quarter group net profit of 72 million marks .
<response> <organization>VW</organization> had a 1995 third quarter group net profit of 72 million marks . </response>
11633
The group reported a 1996 first-half group net profit of 282 million marks .
<response> The group reported a 1996 first-half group net profit of 282 million marks . </response>
11634
-- John Gilardi , Frankfurt Newsroom , +49 69 756525
<response> -- <person>John Gilardi</person> , <organization>Frankfurt Newsroom</organization> , +49 69 756525 </response>
11635
MILTIADIS EVERT HEADS TO ALEXANDROUPOLIS THIS WEEKEND .
<response> <person>MILTIADIS EVERT</person> HEADS TO <location>ALEXANDROUPOLIS</location> THIS WEEKEND . </response>
11636
ATHENS 1996-08-28
<response> <location>ATHENS</location> 1996-08-28 </response>
11637
Conservative New Democracy ( ND ) party leader Miltiadis Evert will be hitting the campaign trail and head to Alexandroupolis this weekend to speak to the city 's businessmen on Sunday morning , ND said .
<response> <organization>Conservative New Democracy</organization> ( <organization>ND</organization> ) party leader <person>Miltiadis Evert</person> will be hitting the campaign trail and head to <location>Alexandroupolis</location> this weekend to speak to the city 's businessmen on Sunday morning , <organization>ND</...
11638
Evert will depart for Alexandroupolis on Saturday afternoon .
<response> <person>Evert</person> will depart for <location>Alexandroupolis</location> on Saturday afternoon . </response>
11639
Prime Minister Costas Simitis criticized Evert today for unleashing a seven-point economic package that offers tax relief to merchants and other professionals , higher pensions to farmers and support for small business .
<response> Prime Minister <person>Costas Simitis</person> criticized <person>Evert</person> today for unleashing a seven-point economic package that offers tax relief to merchants and other professionals , higher pensions to farmers and support for small business . </response>
11640
The finance ministry estimated the cost of ND 's economic measures to over 600 billion drachmas but ND officials put the figure much lower to about 300 billion drachmas .
<response> The finance ministry estimated the cost of <organization>ND</organization> 's economic measures to over 600 billion drachmas but <organization>ND</organization> officials put the figure much lower to about 300 billion drachmas . </response>
11641
Simitis blamed ND for the low absorption rate of EU funds and said the socialists will increase farmers ' pensions , combat tax evasion and accelerate GDP growth rates to 4.0 percent in a few years .
<response> <person>Simitis</person> blamed <organization>ND</organization> for the low absorption rate of <organization>EU</organization> funds and said the socialists will increase farmers ' pensions , combat tax evasion and accelerate GDP growth rates to 4.0 percent in a few years . </response>
11642
Faster economic growth is a major component of ND 's economic programme and Evert has repeatedly blamed the socialists for the slow economic growth .
<response> Faster economic growth is a major component of <organization>ND</organization> 's economic programme and <person>Evert</person> has repeatedly blamed the socialists for the slow economic growth . </response>
11643
-- Dimitris Kontogiannis , Athens Newsroom +301 3311812-4
<response> -- <person>Dimitris Kontogiannis</person> , <organization>Athens Newsroom</organization> +301 3311812-4 </response>
11644
Dow pushes London stocks to new record .
<response> <misc>Dow</misc> pushes <location>London</location> stocks to new record . </response>
11645
Peter Griffiths
<response> <person>Peter Griffiths</person> </response>
11646
LONDON 1996-08-28
<response> <location>LONDON</location> 1996-08-28 </response>
11647
A firm start on Wall Street helped push leading London shares to a new record high on Wednesday and German stocks closed floor trading up but the Paris bourse slipped sharply , hit by a weakening franc and fears of industrial unrest .
<response> A firm start on <location>Wall Street</location> helped push leading <location>London</location> shares to a new record high on Wednesday and <misc>German</misc> stocks closed floor trading up but the <location>Paris</location> bourse slipped sharply , hit by a weakening franc and fears of industrial unrest ...
11648
On the foreign exchange markets , a survey indicating weaker than expected Japanese business sentiment boosted the dollar in early trading but it failed to build on its gains against the yen and slipped lower against the mark in quiet afternoon trade .
<response> On the foreign exchange markets , a survey indicating weaker than expected <misc>Japanese</misc> business sentiment boosted the dollar in early trading but it failed to build on its gains against the yen and slipped lower against the mark in quiet afternoon trade . </response>
11649
London shares , boosted by Wall Street , added to early gains with the blue chip FTSE 100 index hitting a new peak of 3921.8 before dropping back slightly .
<response> <location>London</location> shares , boosted by <location>Wall Street</location> , added to early gains with the blue chip <misc>FTSE 100</misc> index hitting a new peak of 3921.8 before dropping back slightly . </response>
11650
One focus was British Airways , which rebounded after fears faded that the cancellation of " open skies " talks between the U.S. Transportation Department and the British government may jeopardise its tie-up with American Airlines .
<response> One focus was <organization>British Airways</organization> , which rebounded after fears faded that the cancellation of " open skies " talks between the <organization>U.S. Transportation Department</organization> and the <misc>British</misc> government may jeopardise its tie-up with <organization>American Ai...
11651
The conclusion of an open skies agreement had been made a prerequisite of the proposed link-up by the U.S .
<response> The conclusion of an open skies agreement had been made a prerequisite of the proposed link-up by the <location>U.S</location> . </response>
11652
Better-than-expected British trade figures had little impact on equities .
<response> Better-than-expected <misc>British</misc> trade figures had little impact on equities . </response>
11653
The non-EU July trade deficit totalled 506 million sterling ( $ 788 million ) while June 's world deficit was 1.12 billion pounds .
<response> The <misc>non-EU</misc> July trade deficit totalled 506 million sterling ( $ 788 million ) while June 's world deficit was 1.12 billion pounds . </response>
11654
Forecasts were for deficits of 900 million sterling and 1.4 billion sterling .
<response> Forecasts were for deficits of 900 million sterling and 1.4 billion sterling . </response>
11655
German shares shed some gains on profit-taking but nonetheless ended the floor session higher buoyed by demand for chemical stocks and a stable dollar .
<response> <misc>German</misc> shares shed some gains on profit-taking but nonetheless ended the floor session higher buoyed by demand for chemical stocks and a stable dollar . </response>
11656
The 30-share DAX index closed at 2,563.16 points , up 4.32 .
<response> The 30-share <misc>DAX</misc> index closed at 2,563.16 points , up 4.32 . </response>
11657
However , French stocks extended opening losses to more than one percent in morning trading , falling through the 2000 point resistance level on the main CAC-40 index .
<response> However , <misc>French</misc> stocks extended opening losses to more than one percent in morning trading , falling through the 2000 point resistance level on the main <misc>CAC-40</misc> index . </response>
11658
Dealers blamed a weakening franc and worries about the 1997 budget and possible autumn strikes
<response> Dealers blamed a weakening franc and worries about the 1997 budget and possible autumn strikes </response>
11659
Louis Viannet , leader of France '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 .
<response> <person>Louis Viannet</person> , leader of <location>France</location> 's <misc>Communist-led</misc> <organization>CGT</organization> union , criticised government plans for spending cuts in the 1997 budget on Wednesday and warned of labour unrest as <location>France</location> gets back to work after the ho...
11660
Later in the day , helped by the firmer Wall Street opening , Paris climbed back to the 2000 level but still remained well into negative territory .
<response> Later in the day , helped by the firmer <location>Wall Street</location> opening , <location>Paris</location> climbed back to the 2000 level but still remained well into negative territory . </response>
11661
In foreign exchange the dollar was trading at around 108.40 yen in the European afternoon , up from its European close on Tuesday of 107.55 but off the day 's highs .
<response> In foreign exchange the dollar was trading at around 108.40 yen in the <misc>European</misc> afternoon , up from its <misc>European</misc> close on Tuesday of 107.55 but off the day 's highs . </response>
11662
It had been boosted overnight by the Bank of Japan 's quarterly corporate survey , or " tankan " , of major manufacturers -- an important gauge of business sentiment .
<response> It had been boosted overnight by the <organization>Bank of Japan</organization> 's quarterly corporate survey , or " tankan " , of major manufacturers -- an important gauge of business sentiment . </response>
11663
The unexpectedly weak figures convinced markets that Japanese interest rates would stay at rock-bottom levels -- weakening the yen .
<response> The unexpectedly weak figures convinced markets that <misc>Japanese</misc> interest rates would stay at rock-bottom levels -- weakening the yen . </response>
11664
The Japanese discount rate is currently at a record low of 0.5 percent .
<response> The <misc>Japanese</misc> discount rate is currently at a record low of 0.5 percent . </response>
11665
The BOJ sought to put the best face on the data which defied economists ' predictions of improving sentiment and was the first decline in business sentiment in a year .
<response> The <organization>BOJ</organization> sought to put the best face on the data which defied economists ' predictions of improving sentiment and was the first decline in business sentiment in a year . </response>
11666
A BOJ spokesman said " the doors to the recovery have not been shut ...
<response> A <organization>BOJ</organization> spokesman said " the doors to the recovery have not been shut ... </response>
11667
the recovery is still continuing . "
<response> the recovery is still continuing . " </response>
11668
These remarks gave the yen some backbone and the dollar failed to progress further .
<response> These remarks gave the yen some backbone and the dollar failed to progress further . </response>
11669
" The dollar 's gains were less than spectacular , suggesting that while it 's likely to benefit from revised Japanese rate expectations , a breakout from the established trading range does n't appear likely , " said currency economist Klaus Baader .
<response> " The dollar 's gains were less than spectacular , suggesting that while it 's likely to benefit from revised <misc>Japanese</misc> rate expectations , a breakout from the established trading range does n't appear likely , " said currency economist <person>Klaus Baader</person> . </response>
11670
Dealers said shares were also affected by a slippage in bond prices due to lower than expected June industrial production , showing the economy was still faltering .
<response> Dealers said shares were also affected by a slippage in bond prices due to lower than expected June industrial production , showing the economy was still faltering . </response>
11671
CURRENCIES AT 1500 GMT
<response> CURRENCIES AT 1500 <misc>GMT</misc> </response>
11672
The dollar was at 108.40 yen and 1.4765 marks compared with Tuesday 's European close of 107.78 yen and 1.4779 marks
<response> The dollar was at 108.40 yen and 1.4765 marks compared with Tuesday 's <misc>European</misc> close of 107.78 yen and 1.4779 marks </response>
11673
STOCK MARKETS AT 1500 GMT
<response> STOCK MARKETS AT 1500 <misc>GMT</misc> </response>
11674
The Financial Times-Stock Exchange index of 100 leading British shares had risen 15 points to 3,920.7 .
<response> The <misc>Financial Times-Stock Exchange</misc> index of 100 leading <misc>British</misc> shares had risen 15 points to 3,920.7 . </response>
11675
In Paris , the CAC-40 share index dropped 15.09 to 2,002.9 .
<response> In <location>Paris</location> , the <misc>CAC-40</misc> share index dropped 15.09 to 2,002.9 . </response>
11676
The 30-share DAX index in Frankfurt closed up 4.32 at 2,563.16 .
<response> The 30-share <misc>DAX</misc> index in <location>Frankfurt</location> closed up 4.32 at 2,563.16 . </response>
11677
PRECIOUS METALS
<response> PRECIOUS METALS </response>
11678
Gold fixed at $ 388.50 versus Tuesday 's London close of $ 388.55 .
<response> Gold fixed at $ 388.50 versus Tuesday 's <location>London</location> close of $ 388.55 . </response>
11679
Silver was at 521.15 cents .
<response> Silver was at 521.15 cents . </response>
11680
( $ 1=.6421 Sterling )
<response> ( $ 1=.6421 Sterling ) </response>
11681
AEI 's Spanish operation wins ISO 9002 .
<response> <organization>AEI</organization> 's <misc>Spanish</misc> operation wins <misc>ISO 9002</misc> . </response>
11682
LONDON 1996-08-28
<response> <location>LONDON</location> 1996-08-28 </response>
11683
Air Express International said in a statement that Spain has become the twenty-second country in its network to achieve ISO 9002 quality accreditation .
<response> <organization>Air Express International</organization> said in a statement that <location>Spain</location> has become the twenty-second country in its network to achieve <misc>ISO 9002</misc> quality accreditation . </response>
11684
It added Bureau Veritas has accredited AEI Iberfreight 's offices at Alicante , Barcelona , Bilbao , Madrid , Seville and Valencia as meeting the necessary standards .
<response> It added <organization>Bureau Veritas</organization> has accredited <organization>AEI Iberfreight</organization> 's offices at <location>Alicante</location> , <location>Barcelona</location> , <location>Bilbao</location> , <location>Madrid</location> , <location>Seville</location> and <location>Valencia</loca...
11685
-- Air Cargo Newsroom Tel+44 171 542 7706 Fax+44 171 542 5017
<response> -- <organization>Air Cargo Newsroom</organization> Tel+44 171 542 7706 Fax+44 171 542 5017 </response>
11686
Arafat says Israel declares war on Palestinians .
<response> <person>Arafat</person> says <location>Israel</location> declares war on <misc>Palestinians</misc> . </response>
11687
Wafa Amr
<response> <person>Wafa Amr</person> </response>
11688
RAMALLAH , West Bank 1996-08-28
<response> <location>RAMALLAH</location> , <location>West Bank</location> 1996-08-28 </response>
11689
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat said on Wednesday that Israel had declared war on the Palestinians and called for the first general strike in the West Bank and Gaza in two years .
<response> <misc>Palestinian</misc> President <person>Yasser Arafat</person> said on Wednesday that <location>Israel</location> had declared war on the <misc>Palestinians</misc> and called for the first general strike in the <location>West Bank</location> and <location>Gaza</location> in two years . </response>
11690
" What happened concerning continuous violations and crimes from this new Israeli leadership means they are declaring a state of war against the Palestinian people , " Arafat told the Palestinian legislature .
<response> " What happened concerning continuous violations and crimes from this new <misc>Israeli</misc> leadership means they are declaring a state of war against the <misc>Palestinian</misc> people , " <person>Arafat</person> told the <misc>Palestinian</misc> legislature . </response>
11691
Accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of stupidity , Arafat launched his strongest attack on the right-wing government since its election in May .
<response> Accusing <misc>Israeli</misc> Prime Minister <person>Benjamin Netanyahu</person> of stupidity , <person>Arafat</person> launched his strongest attack on the right-wing government since its election in May . </response>
11692
The tirade was sparked by Israel '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 .
<response> The tirade was sparked by <location>Israel</location> 's announcement on Tuesday of plans to expand the <misc>Jewish</misc> settlement of <location>Kiryat Sefer</location> and its demolishing of a community centre in <location>Arab East Jerusalem</location> . </response>
11693
" Israel has started the war on Jerusalem .
<response> " <location>Israel</location> has started the war on <location>Jerusalem</location> . </response>
11694
They are idiots to have started the Jerusalem battle , " Arafat said in Arabic . "
<response> They are idiots to have started the <location>Jerusalem</location> battle , " <person>Arafat</person> said in <misc>Arabic</misc> . " </response>
11695
There will be no Palestinian state without Jerusalem .
<response> There will be no <misc>Palestinian</misc> state without <location>Jerusalem</location> . </response>
11696
Netanyahu should know he is stupid to have started this battle . "
<response> <person>Netanyahu</person> should know he is stupid to have started this battle . " </response>
11697
Arafat called for a general strike " for Jerusalem " on Thursday in all of the West Bank and Gaza Strip .
<response> <person>Arafat</person> called for a general strike " for <location>Jerusalem</location> " on Thursday in all of the <location>West Bank</location> and <location>Gaza Strip</location> . </response>
11698
There has not been a joint shutdown there since May 1994 when Israeli troops began withdrawing under an interim self-rule agreement signed in 1993 .
<response> There has not been a joint shutdown there since May 1994 when <misc>Israeli</misc> troops began withdrawing under an interim self-rule agreement signed in 1993 . </response>
11699
The strike will have little effect on the Israeli economy while hurting Palestinian merchants in East Jerusalem and Bethlehem who cater to the tourist trade .
<response> The strike will have little effect on the <misc>Israeli</misc> economy while hurting <misc>Palestinian</misc> merchants in <location>East Jerusalem</location> and <location>Bethlehem</location> who cater to the tourist trade . </response>