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Of the total 119 issues traded 71 closed higher , 44 ended lower and four remained unchanged .
<response> Of the total 119 issues traded 71 closed higher , 44 ended lower and four remained unchanged . </response>
1601
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<response> . </response>
1602
National Bank rose 12.71 taka to 228.7 , Eastern Cables gained 20.37 to 677.98 and Apex Tannery lost 22.72 to 597 .
<response> <organization>National Bank</organization> rose 12.71 taka to 228.7 , <organization>Eastern Cables</organization> gained 20.37 to 677.98 and <organization>Apex Tannery</organization> lost 22.72 to 597 . </response>
1603
Brokers said the stocks recovered early losses to edge up at close because of institutional support and short-covering ahead of Friday weekend .
<response> Brokers said the stocks recovered early losses to edge up at close because of institutional support and short-covering ahead of Friday weekend . </response>
1604
India RBI chief sees cut in cash reserve ratio .
<response> <location>India</location> <organization>RBI</organization> chief sees cut in cash reserve ratio . </response>
1605
NEW DELHI 1996-08-22
<response> <location>NEW DELHI</location> 1996-08-22 </response>
1606
The Reserve bank of India governor C. Rangarajan said on Thursday that he expected the cash reserve ratio ( CRR ) maintained by banks to be reduced over the medium term .
<response> The <organization>Reserve bank of India</organization> governor <person>C. Rangarajan</person> said on Thursday that he expected the cash reserve ratio ( CRR ) maintained by banks to be reduced over the medium term . </response>
1607
" Over the medium term , yes , " he told Reuters after addressing industrialists in the capital .
<response> " Over the medium term , yes , " he told <organization>Reuters</organization> after addressing industrialists in the capital . </response>
1608
He denied having said in a recent newspaper interview that the CRR could be raised if necessary .
<response> He denied having said in a recent newspaper interview that the CRR could be raised if necessary . </response>
1609
He said he was only trying ( in that newspaper report ) to explain the theoretical position on the use of the CRR by central banks to manage money supply .
<response> He said he was only trying ( in that newspaper report ) to explain the theoretical position on the use of the CRR by central banks to manage money supply . </response>
1610
Rangarajan explained that the cash reserve ratio was an instrument that central banks could use to regulate money supply by reducing or increasing the ratio .
<response> <person>Rangarajan</person> explained that the cash reserve ratio was an instrument that central banks could use to regulate money supply by reducing or increasing the ratio . </response>
1611
But in the current context , the government stood by an earlier commitment to reduce it over a period of time , he said in response to a question .
<response> But in the current context , the government stood by an earlier commitment to reduce it over a period of time , he said in response to a question . </response>
1612
-- New Delhi newsroom , +91-11-3012024
<response> -- <location>New Delhi</location> newsroom , +91-11-3012024 </response>
1613
Two pct India current account deficit viable - RBI .
<response> Two pct <location>India</location> current account deficit viable - <organization>RBI</organization> . </response>
1614
BOMBAY 1996-08-22
<response> <location>BOMBAY</location> 1996-08-22 </response>
1615
The Reserve Bank of India Governor Chakravarty Rangarajan said on Thursday that a current account deficit of two percent of gross domestic product ( GDP ) was sustainable given the currrent rate of growth .
<response> The <organization>Reserve Bank of India</organization> Governor <person>Chakravarty Rangarajan</person> said on Thursday that a current account deficit of two percent of gross domestic product ( GDP ) was sustainable given the currrent rate of growth . </response>
1616
" The current account deficit of around two percent of GDP is a sustainable level of deficit given the expected real growth rate and the trends in imports and exports , " Rangarajan said in an address to business leaders in New Delhi .
<response> " The current account deficit of around two percent of GDP is a sustainable level of deficit given the expected real growth rate and the trends in imports and exports , " <person>Rangarajan</person> said in an address to business leaders in <location>New Delhi</location> . </response>
1617
Rangarajan said a current account deficit of two percent brought about by a 16-17 percent annual growth in exports and a 14-15 percent rise in imports along with an increase in non-debt flows could lead to a reduction in the debt-service ratio to below 20 percent over the next five years .
<response> <person>Rangarajan</person> said a current account deficit of two percent brought about by a 16-17 percent annual growth in exports and a 14-15 percent rise in imports along with an increase in non-debt flows could lead to a reduction in the debt-service ratio to below 20 percent over the next five years . </response>
1618
-- Bombay newsroom +91-22-265 9000
<response> -- <location>Bombay</location> newsroom +91-22-265 9000 </response>
1619
Mother Teresa devoted to world 's poor .
<response> <person>Mother Teresa</person> devoted to world 's poor . </response>
1620
CALCUTTA 1996-08-22
<response> <location>CALCUTTA</location> 1996-08-22 </response>
1621
Mother Teresa , known as the Saint of the Gutters , won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for bringing hope and dignity to millions of poor , unwanted people with her simple message : " The poor must know that we love them . "
<response> <person>Mother Teresa</person> , known as the <person>Saint of the Gutters</person> , won the <misc>Nobel Peace Prize</misc> in 1979 for bringing hope and dignity to millions of poor , unwanted people with her simple message : " The poor must know that we love them . " </response>
1622
While the world heaps honours on her and even regards her as a living saint , the nun of Albanian descent maintains she is merely doing God 's work .
<response> While the world heaps honours on her and even regards her as a living saint , the nun of <misc>Albanian</misc> descent maintains she is merely doing <person>God</person> 's work . </response>
1623
" It gives me great joy and fulfilment to love and care for the poor and neglected , " she said . "
<response> " It gives me great joy and fulfilment to love and care for the poor and neglected , " she said . " </response>
1624
The poor do not need our sympathy and pity .
<response> The poor do not need our sympathy and pity . </response>
1625
They need our love and compassion . "
<response> They need our love and compassion . " </response>
1626
The diminutive Roman Catholic missionary was on respiratory support in intensive care in an Indian nursing home on Thursday after suffering heart failure .
<response> The diminutive <misc>Roman Catholic</misc> missionary was on respiratory support in intensive care in an <misc>Indian</misc> nursing home on Thursday after suffering heart failure . </response>
1627
But an attending doctor said Mother Teresa , who turns 86 next Tuesday , was conscious and in stable condition .
<response> But an attending doctor said <person>Mother Teresa</person> , who turns 86 next Tuesday , was conscious and in stable condition . </response>
1628
The task Mother Teresa began alone in 1949 in the slums of densely-populated Calcutta , and grew to touch the hearts of people around the world .
<response> The task <person>Mother Teresa</person> began alone in 1949 in the slums of densely-populated <location>Calcutta</location> , and grew to touch the hearts of people around the world . </response>
1629
When in 1979 she was told she had won the Nobel Peace Prize , she said characteristically : " I am unworthy . "
<response> When in 1979 she was told she had won the <misc>Nobel Peace Prize</misc> , she said characteristically : " I am unworthy . " </response>
1630
The world disagreed , showering more than 80 national and international honours on her including the Bharat Ratna , or Jewel of India , the country 's highest civilian award .
<response> The world disagreed , showering more than 80 national and international honours on her including the <misc>Bharat Ratna</misc> , or <misc>Jewel of India</misc> , the country 's highest civilian award . </response>
1631
Her health began to deteriorate in 1989 when she was fitted with a heart pacemaker .
<response> Her health began to deteriorate in 1989 when she was fitted with a heart pacemaker . </response>
1632
A year later , the Vatican announced she was stepping down as Superior of her Missionaries of Charity order .
<response> A year later , the <location>Vatican</location> announced she was stepping down as Superior of her <organization>Missionaries of Charity</organization> order . </response>
1633
More than 100 delegates flew in from around the world to elect a successor .
<response> More than 100 delegates flew in from around the world to elect a successor . </response>
1634
They could not agree , so asked her to stay on .
<response> They could not agree , so asked her to stay on . </response>
1635
She agreed .
<response> She agreed . </response>
1636
In 1991 , Mother Teresa was treated at a California hospital for heart disease and bacterial pneumonia .
<response> In 1991 , <person>Mother Teresa</person> was treated at a <location>California</location> hospital for heart disease and bacterial pneumonia . </response>
1637
In 1993 , she fell in Rome and broke three ribs .
<response> In 1993 , she fell in <location>Rome</location> and broke three ribs . </response>
1638
In August the same year , while in New Delhi to receive yet another award , she developed malaria , complicated by her heart and lung problems .
<response> In August the same year , while in <location>New Delhi</location> to receive yet another award , she developed malaria , complicated by her heart and lung problems . </response>
1639
Last April she fractured her left collar bone .
<response> Last April she fractured her left collar bone . </response>
1640
But her increasing frailty , arthritis and failing eyesight has not stopped her travels around the world to mingle with the poor and desperate .
<response> But her increasing frailty , arthritis and failing eyesight has not stopped her travels around the world to mingle with the poor and desperate . </response>
1641
Mother Teresa was born Agnes Goinxha Bejaxhiu to Albanian parents in Skopje , in what was then Serbia , on August 27 , 1910 .
<response> <person>Mother Teresa</person> was born <person>Agnes Goinxha Bejaxhiu</person> to <misc>Albanian</misc> parents in <location>Skopje</location> , in what was then <location>Serbia</location> , on August 27 , 1910 . </response>
1642
She attended a government school and was already deeply religious by the time she was 12 .
<response> She attended a government school and was already deeply religious by the time she was 12 . </response>
1643
At the age of 18 she became a Loretto nun , hoping to work at the Order 's Calcutta mission .
<response> At the age of 18 she became a <misc>Loretto</misc> nun , hoping to work at the Order 's <location>Calcutta</location> mission . </response>
1644
She was sent to Loretto Abbey in Dublin and from there to India to begin her novitiate and teach geography at a convent school in Calcutta .
<response> She was sent to <location>Loretto Abbey</location> in <location>Dublin</location> and from there to <location>India</location> to begin her novitiate and teach geography at a convent school in <location>Calcutta</location> . </response>
1645
She said her divine call to work among the poor came in September , 1946 . "
<response> She said her divine call to work among the poor came in September , 1946 . " </response>
1646
The message was quite clear , " she told one interviewer . "
<response> The message was quite clear , " she told one interviewer . " </response>
1647
I was to leave the convent and help the poor while living among them .
<response> I was to leave the convent and help the poor while living among them . </response>
1648
It was an order .
<response> It was an order . </response>
1649
I knew where I belonged . "
<response> I knew where I belonged . " </response>
1650
The Vatican 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 .
<response> The <location>Vatican</location> and the mother superior in <location>Dublin</location> approved and after intensive training as a nurse with <misc>American</misc> missionaries she opened her first <location>Calcutta</location> slum school in December 1949 . </response>
1651
She took the name of Teresa , after France 's Saint Therese of the Child Jesus .
<response> She took the name of <person>Teresa</person> , after <location>France</location> 's Saint <person>Therese</person> of the Child <person>Jesus</person> . </response>
1652
In India she was simply called Mother .
<response> In <location>India</location> she was simply called <person>Mother</person> . </response>
1653
Mother Teresa set up her first home for the dying in a Hindu rest house in Calcutta after she saw a penniless woman turned away by a city hospital .
<response> <person>Mother Teresa</person> set up her first home for the dying in a <misc>Hindu</misc> rest house in <location>Calcutta</location> after she saw a penniless woman turned away by a city hospital . </response>
1654
Named " Nirmal Hriday " ( Tender Heart ) , it was the first of a chain of 150 homes for dying , destitute people , admitting nearly 18,000 a year .
<response> Named " <location>Nirmal Hriday</location> " ( <location>Tender Heart</location> ) , it was the first of a chain of 150 homes for dying , destitute people , admitting nearly 18,000 a year . </response>
1655
Her Missionaries of Charity , a Roman Catholic religious order she founded in 1949 , now runs about 300 homes for unwanted children and the destitute in India and abroad .
<response> Her <organization>Missionaries of Charity</organization> , a <misc>Roman Catholic</misc> religious order she founded in 1949 , now runs about 300 homes for unwanted children and the destitute in <location>India</location> and abroad . </response>
1656
In 1994 a British television documentary called the myth around Mother Teresa a mixture of " hyperbole and credulity " .
<response> In 1994 a <misc>British</misc> television documentary called the myth around <person>Mother Teresa</person> a mixture of " hyperbole and credulity " . </response>
1657
Catholics around the world rose to her defence .
<response> <misc>Catholics</misc> around the world rose to her defence . </response>
1658
RTRS - FOCUS-News forecasts alien-led profit boost .
<response> <organization>RTRS</organization> - FOCUS-News forecasts alien-led profit boost . </response>
1659
Bernard Hickey
<response> <person>Bernard Hickey</person> </response>
1660
SYDNEY 1996-08-22
<response> <location>SYDNEY</location> 1996-08-22 </response>
1661
Media baron Rupert Murdoch 's News Corp Ltd reported lower than expected 1995/96 profits on Thursday , but forecast that the hit film " Independence Day " would help increase profits by at least 20 percent in 1996/97 .
<response> Media baron <person>Rupert Murdoch</person> 's <organization>News Corp Ltd</organization> reported lower than expected 1995/96 profits on Thursday , but forecast that the hit film " <misc>Independence Day</misc> " would help increase profits by at least 20 percent in 1996/97 . </response>
1662
" From an earnings perspective , the current fiscal year has begun with great promise due to the hit motion picture ' Independence Day , ' " News Corp said in a statement announcing its results for the year to June 30 , 1996 .
<response> " From an earnings perspective , the current fiscal year has begun with great promise due to the hit motion picture ' <misc>Independence Day</misc> , ' " <organization>News Corp</organization> said in a statement announcing its results for the year to June 30 , 1996 . </response>
1663
It said moderating paper prices and solid orders for advertising at its Fox Broadcasting television network in the United States would also help boost profits in the 1996/97 year . "
<response> It said moderating paper prices and solid orders for advertising at its <organization>Fox Broadcasting</organization> television network in the <location>United States</location> would also help boost profits in the 1996/97 year . " </response>
1664
A budgeted profit increase of at least 20 percent for the full year currently appears very attainable , " News Corp said .
<response> A budgeted profit increase of at least 20 percent for the full year currently appears very attainable , " <organization>News Corp</organization> said . </response>
1665
The bullish comments for the coming year soothed analysts and most shareholders , who were disappointed by the lower than expected profit for 1995/96 .
<response> The bullish comments for the coming year soothed analysts and most shareholders , who were disappointed by the lower than expected profit for 1995/96 . </response>
1666
News announced pre-abnormals net profit for the year fell six percent to A$ 1.26 billion ( US$ 995 million ) and earnings per share dropped to 40 cents from 46 cents .
<response> <organization>News</organization> announced pre-abnormals net profit for the year fell six percent to <misc>A$</misc> 1.26 billion ( <misc>US$</misc> 995 million ) and earnings per share dropped to 40 cents from 46 cents . </response>
1667
Analysts had on average expected a pre-abnormals profit of A$ 1.343 billion .
<response> Analysts had on average expected a pre-abnormals profit of <misc>A$</misc> 1.343 billion . </response>
1668
" The year just gone was disappointing , but the outlook for the current year looks good , " First Pacific media analyst Lachlan Drummond said .
<response> " The year just gone was disappointing , but the outlook for the current year looks good , " <organization>First Pacific</organization> media analyst <person>Lachlan Drummond</person> said . </response>
1669
News Corp said strong performances in U.S. television and British newspapers were offset by lower profits from News Corp 's magazine and publishing divisions and further hefty losses from its Asian Star TV operations .
<response> <organization>News Corp</organization> said strong performances in <location>U.S.</location> television and <misc>British</misc> newspapers were offset by lower profits from <organization>News Corp</organization> 's magazine and publishing divisions and further hefty losses from its <organization>Asian Star TV</organization> operations . </response>
1670
Higher newsprint prices hit profits hard . "
<response> Higher newsprint prices hit profits hard . " </response>
1671
Throughout the group , higher paper prices increased costs by over US$ 300 million , " it said .
<response> Throughout the group , higher paper prices increased costs by over <misc>US$</misc> 300 million , " it said . </response>
1672
News Corp said British newspaper operating profits rose 10 percent for the year , as higher cover prices at The Sun and The Times and higher advertising volumes offset increased newsprint costs .
<response> <organization>News Corp</organization> said <misc>British</misc> newspaper operating profits rose 10 percent for the year , as higher cover prices at <organization>The Sun</organization> and <organization>The Times</organization> and higher advertising volumes offset increased newsprint costs . </response>
1673
Advertising revenues at The Times grew 20 percent .
<response> Advertising revenues at <organization>The Times</organization> grew 20 percent . </response>
1674
Analysts said sharply lower earnings from News Corp 's book publishing division and its U.S. magazines had been the major surprises in the results for 1995/96 .
<response> Analysts said sharply lower earnings from <organization>News Corp</organization> 's book publishing division and its <location>U.S.</location> magazines had been the major surprises in the results for 1995/96 . </response>
1675
News Corp said revenue gains at its magazines and inserts division were offset by higher paper prices and lower sales at the U.S. TV Guide .
<response> <organization>News Corp</organization> said revenue gains at its magazines and inserts division were offset by higher paper prices and lower sales at the <location>U.S.</location> <organization>TV Guide</organization> . </response>
1676
News said dramatically lower earnings from the British arm of its Harper-Collins publishing division more than offset healthy results from its U.S. operation .
<response> <organization>News</organization> said dramatically lower earnings from the <misc>British</misc> arm of its <organization>Harper-Collins</organization> publishing division more than offset healthy results from its <location>U.S.</location> operation . </response>
1677
It said the demise of the Net Book Agreement had hurt the British operations , and weak performances from the San Francisco unit of Harper-Collins had not helped .
<response> It said the demise of the <misc>Net Book Agreement</misc> had hurt the <misc>British</misc> operations , and weak performances from the <location>San Francisco</location> unit of <organization>Harper-Collins</organization> had not helped . </response>
1678
The minimum price setting expired last September when three publishers pulled out .
<response> The minimum price setting expired last September when three publishers pulled out . </response>
1679
But it was the bullish profit forecast for 1996/97 that took the spotlight in the market , with some analysts saying 20 percent may even be an understatement .
<response> But it was the bullish profit forecast for 1996/97 that took the spotlight in the market , with some analysts saying 20 percent may even be an understatement . </response>
1680
" If they 're saying at least 20 percent , then their internal forecasts are probably saying 25 or 30 percent , " said one Sydney media analyst who declined to be named .
<response> " If they 're saying at least 20 percent , then their internal forecasts are probably saying 25 or 30 percent , " said one <location>Sydney</location> media analyst who declined to be named . </response>
1681
News Corp 's shares were down eight cents at A$ 6.39 at 2.00 p.m. ( 0400 GMT ) in a soft market .
<response> <organization>News Corp</organization> 's shares were down eight cents at <misc>A$</misc> 6.39 at 2.00 p.m. ( 0400 <misc>GMT</misc> ) in a soft market . </response>
1682
( A$ 1 = US$ 0.79 )
<response> ( <misc>A$</misc> 1 = <misc>US$</misc> 0.79 ) </response>
1683
-- Sydney Newsroom 61-2 373-1800
<response> -- <organization>Sydney Newsroom</organization> 61-2 373-1800 </response>
1684
RTRS - Budget cuts to boost Australia savings - RBA .
<response> <organization>RTRS</organization> - Budget cuts to boost <location>Australia</location> savings - <organization>RBA</organization> . </response>
1685
CANBERRA 1996-08-22
<response> <location>CANBERRA</location> 1996-08-22 </response>
1686
The Australian government 's plans to slash its budget deficit should make a useful contribution to national savings , the Reserve Bank of Australia ( RBA ) said in its annual report .
<response> The <misc>Australian</misc> government 's plans to slash its budget deficit should make a useful contribution to national savings , the <organization>Reserve Bank of Australia</organization> ( <organization>RBA</organization> ) said in its annual report . </response>
1687
" The government 's announced plans to balance the budget , if realised , would make a useful contribution to raising national savings , " the RBA said .
<response> " The government 's announced plans to balance the budget , if realised , would make a useful contribution to raising national savings , " the <organization>RBA</organization> said . </response>
1688
The bank said there were concerns fiscal consolidation would unduly restrict growth , but evidence was ambiguous .
<response> The bank said there were concerns fiscal consolidation would unduly restrict growth , but evidence was ambiguous . </response>
1689
In its 1996/97 budget announced on Tuesday , the Australian Coalition government announced an underlying budget deficit of A$ 5.65 billion , and pledged to return the underlying budget balance to surplus by 1998/99 .
<response> In its 1996/97 budget announced on Tuesday , the <misc>Australian</misc> <organization>Coalition</organization> government announced an underlying budget deficit of <misc>A$</misc> 5.65 billion , and pledged to return the underlying budget balance to surplus by 1998/99 . </response>
1690
The budget deficit was A$ 10.3 billion in 1995/96 .
<response> The budget deficit was <misc>A$</misc> 10.3 billion in 1995/96 . </response>
1691
-- Sydney Newsroom 61-2 9373-1800
<response> -- <organization>Sydney Newsroom</organization> 61-2 9373-1800 </response>
1692
" Determined and credible efforts to rein in unsustainable fiscal positions ( are ) often rewarded by rising confidence , giving favourable effects on economic activity even in the short term , " it said .
<response> " Determined and credible efforts to rein in unsustainable fiscal positions ( are ) often rewarded by rising confidence , giving favourable effects on economic activity even in the short term , " it said . </response>
1693
" More generally , the long-term effects of fiscal consolidation are clearly positive , with higher saving tending to promote economic growth by raising investment and lowering long-term real interest rates , " the RBA said .
<response> " More generally , the long-term effects of fiscal consolidation are clearly positive , with higher saving tending to promote economic growth by raising investment and lowering long-term real interest rates , " the <organization>RBA</organization> said . </response>
1694
BNZ cuts NZ fixed home lending rates .
<response> <organization>BNZ</organization> cuts <location>NZ</location> fixed home lending rates . </response>
1695
WELLINGTON 1996-08-22
<response> <location>WELLINGTON</location> 1996-08-22 </response>
1696
Bank of New Zealand said on Thursday it was cutting its fixed home lending rates .
<response> <organization>Bank of New Zealand</organization> said on Thursday it was cutting its fixed home lending rates . </response>
1697
The rates are :
<response> The rates are : </response>
1698
New rate old rate
<response> New rate old rate </response>
1699
Six month rate 10.5 pct 10.75
<response> Six month rate 10.5 pct 10.75 </response>