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Paris CAC-40 General index -- 2,355.93 ( Feb 2/94 )
<response> <location>Paris</location> <misc>CAC-40 General</misc> index -- 2,355.93 ( Feb 2/94 ) </response>
1801
Sydney Australian All-Ordinaries index -- 2,340.6 ( Feb 3/94 )
<response> <location>Sydney</location> <misc>Australian All-Ordinaries</misc> index -- 2,340.6 ( Feb 3/94 ) </response>
1802
Hong Kong Hang Seng index -- 12,201.09 ( Jan 4/94 )
<response> <location>Hong Kong</location> <misc>Hang Seng</misc> index -- 12,201.09 ( Jan 4/94 ) </response>
1803
Ukraine hails peace as marks five-year independence .
<response> <location>Ukraine</location> hails peace as marks five-year independence . </response>
1804
Rostislav Khotin
<response> <person>Rostislav Khotin</person> </response>
1805
KIEV 1996-08-23
<response> <location>KIEV</location> 1996-08-23 </response>
1806
Ukraine celebrates five years of independence from Kremlin rule on Saturday , hailing civil and inter-ethnic peace as its main post-Soviet achievement .
<response> <location>Ukraine</location> celebrates five years of independence from <location>Kremlin</location> rule on Saturday , hailing civil and inter-ethnic peace as its main <misc>post-Soviet</misc> achievement . </response>
1807
Ukraine 's declaration of independence in 1991 , backed nine-to-one by a referendum in December of that year , effectively dealt a death blow to the Soviet empire and ended more than three centuries of rule from Moscow .
<response> <location>Ukraine</location> 's declaration of independence in 1991 , backed nine-to-one by a referendum in December of that year , effectively dealt a death blow to the <misc>Soviet</misc> empire and ended more than three centuries of rule from <location>Moscow</location> . </response>
1808
Ukraine , with a Russian community of 11 million people -- the world 's largest outside Russia -- has avoided conflicts like those in Russia 's Chechnya , neighbouring Moldova , and the former Soviet republics of Georgia , Azerbaijan and Tajikistan .
<response> <location>Ukraine</location> , with a <misc>Russian</misc> community of 11 million people -- the world 's largest outside <location>Russia</location> -- has avoided conflicts like those in <location>Russia</location> 's <location>Chechnya</location> , neighbouring <location>Moldova</location> , and the former <misc>Soviet</misc> republics of <location>Georgia</location> , <location>Azerbaijan</location> and <location>Tajikistan</location> . </response>
1809
" Ukraine 's biggest achievements for five years are the preservation of civil peace and inter-ethnic harmony , " President Leonid Kuchma said in televised statement this week .
<response> " <location>Ukraine</location> 's biggest achievements for five years are the preservation of civil peace and inter-ethnic harmony , " President <person>Leonid Kuchma</person> said in televised statement this week . </response>
1810
" Unlike many other post-Soviet countries we were able to deal with conflict situations in a peaceful and civilised way . "
<response> " Unlike many other <misc>post-Soviet</misc> countries we were able to deal with conflict situations in a peaceful and civilised way . " </response>
1811
But independence was initially accompanied by hyper-inflation and economic collapse , although there are signs of a turnaround .
<response> But independence was initially accompanied by hyper-inflation and economic collapse , although there are signs of a turnaround . </response>
1812
Inflation -- a hyper-inflationary 10,300 percent a year in 1993 -- was a respectable 0.1 percent a month in June and July and the economy has just begun to grow .
<response> Inflation -- a hyper-inflationary 10,300 percent a year in 1993 -- was a respectable 0.1 percent a month in June and July and the economy has just begun to grow . </response>
1813
Kuchma told a solemn ceremony at the Ukraina Palace on Friday that " there was a turning point " in reforms and that he expected a rise in the standard of living in the near future .
<response> <person>Kuchma</person> told a solemn ceremony at the <location>Ukraina Palace</location> on Friday that " there was a turning point " in reforms and that he expected a rise in the standard of living in the near future . </response>
1814
" There is no doubt that economic growth has already started , " said Adelbert Knobl , head of the International Monetary Fund 's mission in Ukraine . "
<response> " There is no doubt that economic growth has already started , " said <person>Adelbert Knobl</person> , head of the <organization>International Monetary Fund</organization> 's mission in <location>Ukraine</location> . " </response>
1815
The national bank and the government have every reason to be proud of their efforts . "
<response> The national bank and the government have every reason to be proud of their efforts . " </response>
1816
Central bank officials said on Thursday that a much-postponed hryvna currency would " definitely " be introduced before the end of this year .
<response> Central bank officials said on Thursday that a much-postponed hryvna currency would " definitely " be introduced before the end of this year . </response>
1817
It will replace the interim karbovanets currency , which was introduced at par to the Russian rouble in 1992 but now trades at almost 33 karbovanets per rouble .
<response> It will replace the interim karbovanets currency , which was introduced at par to the <misc>Russian</misc> rouble in 1992 but now trades at almost 33 karbovanets per rouble . </response>
1818
Ukraine has repeatedly promised to introduce the hryvna but had to postpone the plans because of economic problems .
<response> <location>Ukraine</location> has repeatedly promised to introduce the hryvna but had to postpone the plans because of economic problems . </response>
1819
Proud of its record in promptly joining both the Council of Europe and NATO 's Partnership for Peace , Ukraine caused a foreign policy wrangle this week , offending China by allowing a Taiwanese minister to appear on a public , if unofficial visit .
<response> Proud of its record in promptly joining both the <organization>Council of Europe</organization> and <organization>NATO</organization> 's <misc>Partnership for Peace</misc> , <location>Ukraine</location> caused a foreign policy wrangle this week , offending <location>China</location> by allowing a <misc>Taiwanese</misc> minister to appear on a public , if unofficial visit . </response>
1820
China cancelled a visit by a top-level delegation in protest .
<response> <location>China</location> cancelled a visit by a top-level delegation in protest . </response>
1821
Kiev 's Foreign Minister Hennady Udovenko said Beijing was overreacting .
<response> <location>Kiev</location> 's Foreign Minister <person>Hennady Udovenko</person> said <location>Beijing</location> was overreacting . </response>
1822
But Ukraine , seeing itself as a bridge between Russia and the rapidly Westernising countries of eastern Europe , is looking West as well as East .
<response> But <location>Ukraine</location> , seeing itself as a bridge between <location>Russia</location> and the rapidly <misc>Westernising</misc> countries of eastern <location>Europe</location> , is looking West as well as East . </response>
1823
" The strategic aim of European integration should not in any way damage Ukraine 's interests in post-Soviet areas .
<response> " The strategic aim of <misc>European</misc> integration should not in any way damage <location>Ukraine</location> 's interests in <misc>post-Soviet</misc> areas . </response>
1824
Relations with Russia , which is our main partner , have great importance , " Kuchma said .
<response> Relations with <location>Russia</location> , which is our main partner , have great importance , " <person>Kuchma</person> said . </response>
1825
" But Ukraine cannot be economically oriented on Russia , even though those in some circles push us to do that . "
<response> " But <location>Ukraine</location> cannot be economically oriented on <location>Russia</location> , even though those in some circles push us to do that . " </response>
1826
Kuchma has said Kiev wants membership of the European Union , associate membership of the Western European Union defence grouping and to move closer to NATO .
<response> <person>Kuchma</person> has said <location>Kiev</location> wants membership of the <organization>European Union</organization> , associate membership of the <organization>Western European Union</organization> defence grouping and to move closer to <organization>NATO</organization> . </response>
1827
A message from the West this week from U.S. President Bill Clinton congratulated Ukraine on the anniversary , promising to support market reforms and praising Ukraine as a " stabilising factor " in a united Europe .
<response> A message from the West this week from <location>U.S.</location> President <person>Bill Clinton</person> congratulated <location>Ukraine</location> on the anniversary , promising to support market reforms and praising <location>Ukraine</location> as a " stabilising factor " in a united <location>Europe</location> . </response>
1828
Oldest Albania book disappears from Vatican - paper .
<response> Oldest <location>Albania</location> book disappears from <location>Vatican</location> - paper . </response>
1829
TIRANA 1996-08-23
<response> <location>TIRANA</location> 1996-08-23 </response>
1830
A 16th-century document , the earliest complete example of written Albanian , has disappeared from the Vatican archives , an Albanian newspaper said on Friday .
<response> A 16th-century document , the earliest complete example of written <misc>Albanian</misc> , has disappeared from the <location>Vatican</location> archives , an <misc>Albanian</misc> newspaper said on Friday . </response>
1831
Gazeta Shqiptare said the " Book of Mass ' , by Gjon Buzuku , dating from 1555 and discovered in 1740 in a religious seminary in Rome , was the first major document published in the Albanian language .
<response> <organization>Gazeta Shqiptare</organization> said the " <misc>Book of Mass</misc> ' , by <person>Gjon Buzuku</person> , dating from 1555 and discovered in 1740 in a religious seminary in <location>Rome</location> , was the first major document published in the <misc>Albanian</misc> language . </response>
1832
" We Albanians , sons of Buzuku , believed our language had a written document but now we do not have it any more , " lamented scholar Musa Hamiti , told of the loss by the Vatican library .
<response> " We <misc>Albanians</misc> , sons of <misc>Buzuku</misc> , believed our language had a written document but now we do not have it any more , " lamented scholar <person>Musa Hamiti</person> , told of the loss by the <location>Vatican</location> library . </response>
1833
Tirana 's national library has three copies of the " Book of Mass ' . "
<response> <location>Tirana</location> 's national library has three copies of the " <misc>Book of Mass</misc> ' . " </response>
1834
There is nothing left for us but to be grateful to civilisation for inventing photocopies , " Gazeta Shqiptare said .
<response> There is nothing left for us but to be grateful to civilisation for inventing photocopies , " <organization>Gazeta Shqiptare</organization> said . </response>
1835
Russia to clamp down on barter deals .
<response> <location>Russia</location> to clamp down on barter deals . </response>
1836
MOSCOW 1996-08-23
<response> <location>MOSCOW</location> 1996-08-23 </response>
1837
Russian officials , keen to cut capital flight , will adopt tight measures to cut barter deals in foreign trade to a minimum , a customs official said on Friday .
<response> <misc>Russian</misc> officials , keen to cut capital flight , will adopt tight measures to cut barter deals in foreign trade to a minimum , a customs official said on Friday . </response>
1838
" We have always been concerned about barter deals with other countries , viewing them as a disguised kind of capital flight from Russia , " Marina Volkova , deputy head of the currency department at the State Customs Committee , told Reuters .
<response> " We have always been concerned about barter deals with other countries , viewing them as a disguised kind of capital flight from <location>Russia</location> , " <person>Marina Volkova</person> , deputy head of the currency department at the <organization>State Customs Committee</organization> , told <organization>Reuters</organization> . </response>
1839
Volkova said last year goods had been exported under many Russian barter deals , with nothing imported in return .
<response> <person>Volkova</person> said last year goods had been exported under many <misc>Russian</misc> barter deals , with nothing imported in return . </response>
1840
She said the cost of such unimported goods was $ 1.10 billion in 1995 .
<response> She said the cost of such unimported goods was $ 1.10 billion in 1995 . </response>
1841
Barter deals were worth $ 4.9 billion last year , or about eight percent of all Russian exports estimated at $ 61.5 billion , she said .
<response> Barter deals were worth $ 4.9 billion last year , or about eight percent of all <misc>Russian</misc> exports estimated at $ 61.5 billion , she said . </response>
1842
" The cost of exported goods is too often understated , so the actual share of barter deals in Russian exports and the amount of unimported goods may be even higher , " Volkova said .
<response> " The cost of exported goods is too often understated , so the actual share of barter deals in <misc>Russian</misc> exports and the amount of unimported goods may be even higher , " <person>Volkova</person> said . </response>
1843
A few days ago Russian President Boris Yeltsin issued a decree on state regulation of foreign barter deals , and Volkova said this " could substantially improve the situation " .
<response> A few days ago <misc>Russian</misc> President <person>Boris Yeltsin</person> issued a decree on state regulation of foreign barter deals , and <person>Volkova</person> said this " could substantially improve the situation " . </response>
1844
In line with the decree , which will come into force on November 1 , all Russian barter traders will be obliged to import goods worth the cost of their exports within 180 days .
<response> In line with the decree , which will come into force on November 1 , all <misc>Russian</misc> barter traders will be obliged to import goods worth the cost of their exports within 180 days . </response>
1845
" If traders are late , they will have to pay fines worth the cost of their exported goods , " Volkova said .
<response> " If traders are late , they will have to pay fines worth the cost of their exported goods , " <person>Volkova</person> said . </response>
1846
Understating the cost of exported goods could still be a loophole for barter dealers , but Volkova said the authorities are currently " tackling the technicalities of the issue " .
<response> Understating the cost of exported goods could still be a loophole for barter dealers , but <person>Volkova</person> said the authorities are currently " tackling the technicalities of the issue " . </response>
1847
Barter has always been a feature of the Soviet Union 's foreign trade , but Yeltsin 's decrees liberalising foreign trade in 1991-1992 has given barter a new impetus .
<response> Barter has always been a feature of the <location>Soviet Union</location> 's foreign trade , but <person>Yeltsin</person> 's decrees liberalising foreign trade in 1991-1992 has given barter a new impetus . </response>
1848
A few years ago , barter deals accounted for up to 25-30 percent of Russian exports because " thousands ( of ) trade companies which popped up preferred barter in the absence of reliable Russian banks and money transfer systems " , Volkova said .
<response> A few years ago , barter deals accounted for up to 25-30 percent of <misc>Russian</misc> exports because " thousands ( of ) trade companies which popped up preferred barter in the absence of reliable <misc>Russian</misc> banks and money transfer systems " , <person>Volkova</person> said . </response>
1849
" Now many Russian banks are strong and can make various sorts of money tranfers , while incompetent traders are being ousted by more experienced ones .
<response> " Now many <misc>Russian</misc> banks are strong and can make various sorts of money tranfers , while incompetent traders are being ousted by more experienced ones . </response>
1850
But the current share of barter deals in Russian exports is still high , " she said .
<response> But the current share of barter deals in <misc>Russian</misc> exports is still high , " she said . </response>
1851
-- Dmitry Solovyov , Moscow Newsroom , +7095 941 8520
<response> -- <person>Dmitry Solovyov</person> , <organization>Moscow Newsroom</organization> , +7095 941 8520 </response>
1852
Viacom plans " Mission " sequel - report .
<response> <organization>Viacom</organization> plans " <misc>Mission</misc> " sequel - report . </response>
1853
LOS ANGELES 1996-08-22
<response> <location>LOS ANGELES</location> 1996-08-22 </response>
1854
Paramount Pictures is going ahead with a sequel to the Tom Cruise blockbuster , " Mission : Impossible " and hopes to release it in the summer of 1998 , Daily Variety reported in its Friday edition .
<response> <organization>Paramount Pictures</organization> is going ahead with a sequel to the <person>Tom Cruise</person> blockbuster , " <misc>Mission : Impossible</misc> " and hopes to release it in the summer of 1998 , <organization>Daily Variety</organization> reported in its Friday edition . </response>
1855
The big-screen version of the spy TV series has grossed $ 175 million domestically since opening May 22 , and $ 338 million overseas so far .
<response> The big-screen version of the spy TV series has grossed $ 175 million domestically since opening May 22 , and $ 338 million overseas so far . </response>
1856
It 's the biggest success for Viacom Inc-owned Paramount since 1994 's " Forrest Gump " .
<response> It 's the biggest success for <misc>Viacom Inc-owned</misc> <organization>Paramount</organization> since 1994 's " <misc>Forrest Gump</misc> " . </response>
1857
However , many critics complained its plot was incomprehensible .
<response> However , many critics complained its plot was incomprehensible . </response>
1858
Cruise will reprise his roles as star and co-producer , and will soon meet Academy Award-winning screenwriter William Goldman , who will write the script , the report said .
<response> <person>Cruise</person> will reprise his roles as star and co-producer , and will soon meet <misc>Academy Award-winning</misc> screenwriter <person>William Goldman</person> , who will write the script , the report said . </response>
1859
It said " Mission : Impossible " director Brian De Palma would have first crack at the sequel , though no deals have been made yet .
<response> It said " <misc>Mission : Impossible</misc> " director <person>Brian De Palma</person> would have first crack at the sequel , though no deals have been made yet . </response>
1860
Goldman , whose Oscars were for " Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid " and " All the President 's Men " , earlier this summer criticised some of the season 's blockbusters .
<response> <person>Goldman</person> , whose <misc>Oscars</misc> were for " <misc>Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid</misc> " and " <misc>All the President 's Men</misc> " , earlier this summer criticised some of the season 's blockbusters . </response>
1861
However , he singled out " Mission : Impossible " as an especially entertaining movie , Daily Variety said .
<response> However , he singled out " <misc>Mission : Impossible</misc> " as an especially entertaining movie , <organization>Daily Variety</organization> said . </response>
1862
CRICKET - CRAWLEY FORCED TO SIT AND WAIT .
<response> CRICKET - <person>CRAWLEY</person> FORCED TO SIT AND WAIT . </response>
1863
LONDON 1996-08-23
<response> <location>LONDON</location> 1996-08-23 </response>
1864
England batsman John Crawley was forced to endure a frustrating delay of over three hours before resuming his quest for a maiden test century in the third test against Pakistan on Friday .
<response> <location>England</location> batsman <person>John Crawley</person> was forced to endure a frustrating delay of over three hours before resuming his quest for a maiden test century in the third test against <location>Pakistan</location> on Friday . </response>
1865
Heavy overnight rain and morning drizzle ruled out any play before lunch on the second day but an improvement in the weather prompted the umpires to announce a 1415 local time ( 1315 GMT ) start in the event of no further rain .
<response> Heavy overnight rain and morning drizzle ruled out any play before lunch on the second day but an improvement in the weather prompted the umpires to announce a 1415 local time ( 1315 <misc>GMT</misc> ) start in the event of no further rain . </response>
1866
Crawley , unbeaten on 94 overnight in an England total of 278 for six , was spotted strumming a guitar in the dressing-room as the Oval ground staff took centre stage .
<response> <person>Crawley</person> , unbeaten on 94 overnight in an <location>England</location> total of 278 for six , was spotted strumming a guitar in the dressing-room as the <location>Oval</location> ground staff took centre stage . </response>
1867
There were several damp patches on the square and the outfield and it was still raining when the players took an early lunch at 1230 local time ( 1130 GMT ) .
<response> There were several damp patches on the square and the outfield and it was still raining when the players took an early lunch at 1230 local time ( 1130 <misc>GMT</misc> ) . </response>
1868
When brighter weather finally arrived , the umpires announced a revised figure of 67 overs to be bowled with play extended to at least 1900 local time ( 1800 GMT ) .
<response> When brighter weather finally arrived , the umpires announced a revised figure of 67 overs to be bowled with play extended to at least 1900 local time ( 1800 <misc>GMT</misc> ) . </response>
1869
MOTOR RACING - BELGIAN GRAND PRIX PRACTICE TIMES .
<response> MOTOR RACING - <misc>BELGIAN</misc> <misc>GRAND PRIX</misc> PRACTICE TIMES . </response>
1870
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS , Belgium 1996-08-23
<response> <location>SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS</location> , <location>Belgium</location> 1996-08-23 </response>
1871
Leading times
<response> Leading times </response>
1872
after Friday 's opening practice sessions for Sunday 's
<response> after Friday 's opening practice sessions for Sunday 's </response>
1873
Belgian Grand Prix motor race :
<response> <misc>Belgian</misc> <misc>Grand Prix</misc> motor race : </response>
1874
1. Gerhard Berger ( Austria ) Benetton 1 minute 53.706 seconds
<response> 1. <person>Gerhard Berger</person> ( <location>Austria</location> ) <organization>Benetton</organization> 1 minute 53.706 seconds </response>
1875
2. David Coulthard ( Britain ) McLaren 1:54.342
<response> 2. <person>David Coulthard</person> ( <location>Britain</location> ) <organization>McLaren</organization> 1:54.342 </response>
1876
3. Jacques Villeneuve ( Canada ) Williams 1:54.443
<response> 3. <person>Jacques Villeneuve</person> ( <location>Canada</location> ) <organization>Williams</organization> 1:54.443 </response>
1877
4. Mika Hakkinen ( Finland ) McLaren 1:54.754
<response> 4. <person>Mika Hakkinen</person> ( <location>Finland</location> ) <organization>McLaren</organization> 1:54.754 </response>
1878
5. Heinz-Harald Frentzen ( Germany ) 1:54.984
<response> 5. <person>Heinz-Harald Frentzen</person> ( <location>Germany</location> ) 1:54.984 </response>
1879
6. Jean Alesi ( France ) Benetton 1:55.101
<response> 6. <person>Jean Alesi</person> ( <location>France</location> ) <organization>Benetton</organization> 1:55.101 </response>
1880
7. Damon Hill ( Britain ) Williams 1:55.281
<response> 7. <person>Damon Hill</person> ( <location>Britain</location> ) <organization>Williams</organization> 1:55.281 </response>
1881
8. Michael Schumacher ( Germany ) 1:55.333
<response> 8. <person>Michael Schumacher</person> ( <location>Germany</location> ) 1:55.333 </response>
1882
9. Martin Brundle ( Britain ) Jordan 1:55.385
<response> 9. <person>Martin Brundle</person> ( <location>Britain</location> ) <organization>Jordan</organization> 1:55.385 </response>
1883
10. Rubens Barrichello ( Brazil ) Jordan 1:55.645
<response> 10. <person>Rubens Barrichello</person> ( <location>Brazil</location> ) <organization>Jordan</organization> 1:55.645 </response>
1884
11. Johnny Herbert ( Britain ) Sauber 1:56.318
<response> 11. <person>Johnny Herbert</person> ( <location>Britain</location> ) <organization>Sauber</organization> 1:56.318 </response>
1885
12. Olivier Panis ( France ) Ligier 1:56.417
<response> 12. <person>Olivier Panis</person> ( <location>France</location> ) <organization>Ligier</organization> 1:56.417 </response>
1886
TENNIS - RESULTS AT TOSHIBA CLASSIC .
<response> TENNIS - RESULTS AT <misc>TOSHIBA CLASSIC</misc> . </response>
1887
[ CORRECTED 05:30 GMT ]
<response> [ CORRECTED 05:30 <misc>GMT</misc> ] </response>
1888
CARLSBAD , California 1996-08-22
<response> <location>CARLSBAD</location> , <location>California</location> 1996-08-22 </response>
1889
Results from the
<response> Results from the </response>
1890
$ 450,000 Toshiba Classic tennis tournament on Thursday ( prefix
<response> $ 450,000 <misc>Toshiba Classic</misc> tennis tournament on Thursday ( prefix </response>
1891
number denotes seeding ) :
<response> number denotes seeding ) : </response>
1892
Quarter-finals
<response> Quarter-finals </response>
1893
2 - Conchita Martinez ( Spain ) beat Nathalie Tauziat ( France )
<response> 2 - <person>Conchita Martinez</person> ( <location>Spain</location> ) beat <person>Nathalie Tauziat</person> ( <location>France</location> ) </response>
1894
6-3 6-4
<response> 6-3 6-4 </response>
1895
Second round
<response> Second round </response>
1896
5 - Gabriela Sabatini ( Argentina ) beat Asa Carlsson ( Sweden )
<response> 5 - <person>Gabriela Sabatini</person> ( <location>Argentina</location> ) beat <person>Asa Carlsson</person> ( <location>Sweden</location> ) </response>
1897
6-1 7-5
<response> 6-1 7-5 </response>
1898
Katarina Studenikova ( Slovakia ) beat 6 - Karina Habsudova
<response> <person>Katarina Studenikova</person> ( <location>Slovakia</location> ) beat 6 - <person>Karina Habsudova</person> </response>
1899
( Slovakia ) 7-6 ( 7-4 ) 6-2
<response> ( <location>Slovakia</location> ) 7-6 ( 7-4 ) 6-2 </response>