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U.S. F-14 catches fire while landing in Israel .
<response> <location>U.S.</location> <misc>F-14</misc> catches fire while landing in <location>Israel</location> . </response>
6001
JERUSALEM 1996-08-25
<response> <location>JERUSALEM</location> 1996-08-25 </response>
6002
A U.S. fighter plane blew a tyre and caught fire while landing on Sunday at Israel 's Ben Gurion airport , an airport spokesman said .
<response> A <location>U.S.</location> fighter plane blew a tyre and caught fire while landing on Sunday at <location>Israel</location> 's <location>Ben Gurion</location> airport , an airport spokesman said . </response>
6003
" A U.S. F-14 military plane while landing at Ben Gurion airport blew a wheel and a fire broke out , " said spokesman Yehiel Amitai , adding that the two pilots on board were not injured .
<response> " A <location>U.S.</location> <misc>F-14</misc> military plane while landing at <location>Ben Gurion</location> airport blew a wheel and a fire broke out , " said spokesman <person>Yehiel Amitai</person> , adding that the two pilots on board were not injured . </response>
6004
" Airport officials declared an emergency situation at the highest level and the fire brigade put out the flames while the plane was landing , " he said .
<response> " Airport officials declared an emergency situation at the highest level and the fire brigade put out the flames while the plane was landing , " he said . </response>
6005
Egypt hopes jars will reveal secrets of mummies .
<response> <location>Egypt</location> hopes jars will reveal secrets of mummies . </response>
6006
CAIRO 1996-08-25
<response> <location>CAIRO</location> 1996-08-25 </response>
6007
Archaeologists in Egypt have found pots used by ancient Egyptians in burial rites that they say may reveal the secrets of mummification .
<response> Archaeologists in <location>Egypt</location> have found pots used by ancient <misc>Egyptians</misc> in burial rites that they say may reveal the secrets of mummification . </response>
6008
Mohammed Saleh , director of the Egyptian Museum , told Reuters television a U.S. team found the pots , some of which contain human intestines , in a tomb built into the rocks while digging in Dahshour , a village 40 km ( 25 miles ) south of Cairo .
<response> <person>Mohammed Saleh</person> , director of the <misc>Egyptian</misc> Museum , told <organization>Reuters</organization> television a <location>U.S.</location> team found the pots , some of which contain human intestines , in a tomb built into the rocks while digging in <location>Dahshour</location> , a village 40 km ( 25 miles ) south of <location>Cairo</location> . </response>
6009
Dahshour is the site of Egypt 's second largest pyramid , built for the pharaoh Seneferu more than 4,500 years ago .
<response> <location>Dahshour</location> is the site of <location>Egypt</location> 's second largest pyramid , built for the pharaoh <person>Seneferu</person> more than 4,500 years ago . </response>
6010
Saleh said the team -- from New York 's Metropolitan Museum -- found four Canopic jars and two unguent jars in the tomb , which belongs to an unidentifed person who lived during the 12th Dynasty ( 1991-1786 BC ) in the Middle Kingdom .
<response> <person>Saleh</person> said the team -- from <location>New York</location> 's <location>Metropolitan Museum</location> -- found four <misc>Canopic</misc> jars and two unguent jars in the tomb , which belongs to an unidentifed person who lived during the <misc>12th Dynasty</misc> ( 1991-1786 <misc>BC</misc> ) in the <location>Middle Kingdom</location> . </response>
6011
" This finding is important because one of the jars still contains substances and materials used in the conservation of mummies and the conservation of the intestines and all the things which were in the cavity of a person we have not identified yet , " Saleh said .
<response> " This finding is important because one of the jars still contains substances and materials used in the conservation of mummies and the conservation of the intestines and all the things which were in the cavity of a person we have not identified yet , " <person>Saleh</person> said . </response>
6012
" We hope that the analysis of such substances and liquids will reveal some secrets of the mummification process and materials used in this process , " he added .
<response> " We hope that the analysis of such substances and liquids will reveal some secrets of the mummification process and materials used in this process , " he added . </response>
6013
Saudi Arabia executes Pakistani man .
<response> <location>Saudi Arabia</location> executes <misc>Pakistani</misc> man . </response>
6014
DUBAI 1996-08-25
<response> <location>DUBAI</location> 1996-08-25 </response>
6015
Saudi Arabia executed on Sunday a Pakistani man accused of belonging to an armed gang of robbers , Saudi television reported .
<response> <location>Saudi Arabia</location> executed on Sunday a <misc>Pakistani</misc> man accused of belonging to an armed gang of robbers , <misc>Saudi</misc> television reported . </response>
6016
It quoted an Interior Ministry statement as saying Shabir Ahmad Muhammad Jalil was executed in Mecca .
<response> It quoted an <organization>Interior Ministry</organization> statement as saying <person>Shabir Ahmad Muhammad Jalil</person> was executed in <location>Mecca</location> . </response>
6017
He was the 26th person executed this year in the kingdom .
<response> He was the 26th person executed this year in the kingdom . </response>
6018
Saudi Arabia beheads convicted drug smugglers , rapists , murderers and other criminals .
<response> <location>Saudi Arabia</location> beheads convicted drug smugglers , rapists , murderers and other criminals . </response>
6019
PRESS DIGEST - Jordan - Aug 25 .
<response> PRESS DIGEST - <location>Jordan</location> - Aug 25 . </response>
6020
AMMAN 1996-08-25
<response> <location>AMMAN</location> 1996-08-25 </response>
6021
These are some of the leading stories in the Jordanian press on Sunday .
<response> These are some of the leading stories in the <misc>Jordanian</misc> press on Sunday . </response>
6022
Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy .
<response> <organization>Reuters</organization> has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy . </response>
6023
JORDAN TIMES
<response> <organization>JORDAN TIMES</organization> </response>
6024
- King : Jordan is entering a new era .
<response> - King : <location>Jordan</location> is entering a new era . </response>
6025
No going back on democracy ; attempts to tamper with security and stability will not be tolerated .
<response> No going back on democracy ; attempts to tamper with security and stability will not be tolerated . </response>
6026
Information Minister Marwan Muasher says there is evidence that " some official parties in Iraq " were behind the disturbances in the south .
<response> Information Minister <person>Marwan Muasher</person> says there is evidence that " some official parties in <location>Iraq</location> " were behind the disturbances in the south . </response>
6027
- King to visit Bahrain soon .
<response> - King to visit <location>Bahrain</location> soon . </response>
6028
- Government asks senior Iraqi " diplomat " to leave , reviews status of others .
<response> - Government asks senior <misc>Iraqi</misc> " diplomat " to leave , reviews status of others . </response>
6029
- Japanese foreign minister arrives for talks on peace process , bilateral ties .
<response> - <misc>Japanese</misc> foreign minister arrives for talks on peace process , bilateral ties . </response>
6030
AL RAI
<response> <organization>AL RAI</organization> </response>
6031
- Prime Minister Abdul-Karim al-Kabariti says government commited to lifting ceiling of democracy .
<response> - Prime Minister <person>Abdul-Karim al-Kabariti</person> says government commited to lifting ceiling of democracy . </response>
6032
- Saudi Prince Sultan telephones prime minister .
<response> - <misc>Saudi</misc> Prince Sultan telephones prime minister . </response>
6033
- Jordan releases 32 from southern town of Karak .
<response> - <location>Jordan</location> releases 32 from southern town of <location>Karak</location> . </response>
6034
- Jordan expresses anger at conduct of some Iraqi diplomats in Amman which are incompatible with diplomatic traditions .
<response> - <location>Jordan</location> expresses anger at conduct of some <misc>Iraqi</misc> diplomats in <location>Amman</location> which are incompatible with diplomatic traditions . </response>
6035
AD DUSTOUR
<response> <organization>AD DUSTOUR</organization> </response>
6036
- Kabariti and parliament speaker meet to discuss ways to reactivate parliament 's legislative role .
<response> - <person>Kabariti</person> and parliament speaker meet to discuss ways to reactivate parliament 's legislative role . </response>
6037
AL ASWAQ
<response> <organization>AL ASWAQ</organization> </response>
6038
- State security court starts investigating suspects in unrest .
<response> - State security court starts investigating suspects in unrest . </response>
6039
Netanyahu , Weizman consult on Arafat invitation .
<response> <person>Netanyahu</person> , <person>Weizman</person> consult on <person>Arafat</person> invitation . </response>
6040
JERUSALEM 1996-08-25
<response> <location>JERUSALEM</location> 1996-08-25 </response>
6041
Israeli President Ezer Weizman , weighing a possible meeting with Yasser Arafat , consulted on Sunday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , a spokesman said .
<response> <misc>Israeli</misc> President <person>Ezer Weizman</person> , weighing a possible meeting with <person>Yasser Arafat</person> , consulted on Sunday with Prime Minister <person>Benjamin Netanyahu</person> , a spokesman said . </response>
6042
Weizman and Netanyahu met at the president 's official Jerusalem residence and planned to speak to the media at the end of their talks , the prime minister 's spokesman said .
<response> <person>Weizman</person> and <person>Netanyahu</person> met at the president 's official <location>Jerusalem</location> residence and planned to speak to the media at the end of their talks , the prime minister 's spokesman said . </response>
6043
Earlier , the director of the president 's office denied a report in Israel 's Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper that Weizman had already invited Arafat to his private home for talks in the coming week on the future of the Israel-PLO peace process .
<response> Earlier , the director of the president 's office denied a report in <location>Israel</location> 's <organization>Yedioth Ahronoth</organization> newspaper that <person>Weizman</person> had already invited <person>Arafat</person> to his private home for talks in the coming week on the future of the <misc>Israel-PLO</misc> peace process . </response>
6044
But the official , Aryeh Shumer , said it was only fitting that Weizman and Arafat should talk after the Palestinian leader sent the Israeli president a letter which Yedioth Ahronoth reported contained an emotional appeal to save the peace proces .
<response> But the official , <person>Aryeh Shumer</person> , said it was only fitting that <person>Weizman</person> and <person>Arafat</person> should talk after the <misc>Palestinian</misc> leader sent the <misc>Israeli</misc> president a letter which <organization>Yedioth Ahronoth</organization> reported contained an emotional appeal to save the peace proces . </response>
6045
The newspaper said Netanyahu , who is cool to meeting Arafat himself , opposed talks between Weizman and the Palestinian president .
<response> The newspaper said <person>Netanyahu</person> , who is cool to meeting <person>Arafat</person> himself , opposed talks between <person>Weizman</person> and the <misc>Palestinian</misc> president . </response>
6046
After Moslem suicide bombers killed 59 people in Israel in February and March , Weizman called for peace efforts with the PLO to be suspended .
<response> After <misc>Moslem</misc> suicide bombers killed 59 people in <location>Israel</location> in February and March , <person>Weizman</person> called for peace efforts with the <organization>PLO</organization> to be suspended . </response>
6047
Shumer said his current position was that the peace process must continue .
<response> <person>Shumer</person> said his current position was that the peace process must continue . </response>
6048
PRESS DIGEST - Israel - Aug 25 .
<response> PRESS DIGEST - <location>Israel</location> - Aug 25 . </response>
6049
JERUSALEM 1996-08-25
<response> <location>JERUSALEM</location> 1996-08-25 </response>
6050
These are some of the leading stories in Israeli newspapers on Sunday .
<response> These are some of the leading stories in <misc>Israeli</misc> newspapers on Sunday . </response>
6051
Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy .
<response> <organization>Reuters</organization> has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy . </response>
6052
HAARETZ
<response> <organization>HAARETZ</organization> </response>
6053
- Palestinian President Arafat opens civilian struggle against Israel , calls on Palestinians to build in self-rule areas .
<response> - <misc>Palestinian</misc> President <person>Arafat</person> opens civilian struggle against <location>Israel</location> , calls on <misc>Palestinians</misc> to build in self-rule areas . </response>
6054
- Seven ministers and governor of Bank of Israel will visit the United States at the end of September and in October .
<response> - Seven ministers and governor of <organization>Bank of Israel</organization> will visit the <location>United States</location> at the end of September and in October . </response>
6055
- Israel bans plane donated by the Netherlands to Arafat to land at Gaza airport .
<response> - <location>Israel</location> bans plane donated by the <location>Netherlands</location> to <person>Arafat</person> to land at <location>Gaza</location> airport . </response>
6056
- Former prime minister Peres to Morocco today .
<response> - Former prime minister <person>Peres</person> to <location>Morocco</location> today . </response>
6057
YEDIOTH AHRONOTH
<response> <organization>YEDIOTH AHRONOTH</organization> </response>
6058
- Israeli President Weizman invited Palestinian President Arafat to meet him at his private residence .
<response> - <misc>Israeli</misc> President <person>Weizman</person> invited <misc>Palestinian</misc> President <person>Arafat</person> to meet him at his private residence . </response>
6059
- Netanyahu opposes transit camps for foreign workers facing expulsion .
<response> - <person>Netanyahu</person> opposes transit camps for foreign workers facing expulsion . </response>
6060
- Foreign Minister Levy to visit Egypt soon .
<response> - Foreign Minister <person>Levy</person> to visit <location>Egypt</location> soon . </response>
6061
MAARIV
<response> <organization>MAARIV</organization> </response>
6062
- Palestinian Authority has taken over education in East Jerusalem .
<response> - <organization>Palestinian Authority</organization> has taken over education in <location>East Jerusalem</location> . </response>
6063
- Syrian armoured columns on the move in Lebanon .
<response> - <misc>Syrian</misc> armoured columns on the move in <location>Lebanon</location> . </response>
6064
- Shimon Peres to Morocco , will stay at king 's private residence .
<response> - <person>Shimon Peres</person> to <location>Morocco</location> , will stay at king 's private residence . </response>
6065
JERUSALEM POST
<response> <organization>JERUSALEM POST</organization> </response>
6066
- Palestinian Minister Erekat says Israel-PLO talks will begin by September 2 .
<response> - <misc>Palestinian</misc> Minister <person>Erekat</person> says <misc>Israel-PLO</misc> talks will begin by September 2 . </response>
6067
- Prime minister names former general Avraham Tamir to staff after failing to establish national security council .
<response> - Prime minister names former general <person>Avraham Tamir</person> to staff after failing to establish national security council . </response>
6068
- Cabinet puts off decision on foreign workers .
<response> - Cabinet puts off decision on foreign workers . </response>
6069
- Internal Security Minister Kahalani warns cabinet of increase in organised crime .
<response> - Internal Security Minister <person>Kahalani</person> warns cabinet of increase in organised crime . </response>
6070
Voting begins in second round of Lebanese election .
<response> Voting begins in second round of <misc>Lebanese</misc> election . </response>
6071
TRIPOLI , Lebanon 1996-08-25
<response> <location>TRIPOLI</location> , <location>Lebanon</location> 1996-08-25 </response>
6072
Voting began on Sunday in north Lebanon in the second round of parliamentary elections with 580,000 voters eligible to choose 28 members of the 128-member parliament .
<response> Voting began on Sunday in north <location>Lebanon</location> in the second round of parliamentary elections with 580,000 voters eligible to choose 28 members of the 128-member parliament . </response>
6073
A thin trickle of voters began casting their ballots in this northern port city for the five rival lists of candidates as polling stations opened at 7 a.m. ( 0400 gmt ) .
<response> A thin trickle of voters began casting their ballots in this northern port city for the five rival lists of candidates as polling stations opened at 7 a.m. ( 0400 gmt ) . </response>
6074
Israeli president invites Arafat to home - paper .
<response> <misc>Israeli</misc> president invites <person>Arafat</person> to home - paper . </response>
6075
JERUSALEM 1996-08-25
<response> <location>JERUSALEM</location> 1996-08-25 </response>
6076
Israeli President Ezer Weizman has invited Yasser Arafat to meet him at his private home , Israel 's biggest newspaper said on Sunday .
<response> <misc>Israeli</misc> President <person>Ezer Weizman</person> has invited <person>Yasser Arafat</person> to meet him at his private home , <location>Israel</location> 's biggest newspaper said on Sunday . </response>
6077
The Yedioth Ahronoth daily reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , who has said he has no desire to hold talks with the Palestinian president , opposes the meeting due to be held this coming week .
<response> The <organization>Yedioth Ahronoth</organization> daily reported that Prime Minister <person>Benjamin Netanyahu</person> , who has said he has no desire to hold talks with the <misc>Palestinian</misc> president , opposes the meeting due to be held this coming week . </response>
6078
The newspaper said Weizman scheduled the meeting at his private residence in the central Israeli village of Caesarea after Arafat sent him an emotional appeal " to save the peace process " .
<response> The newspaper said <person>Weizman</person> scheduled the meeting at his private residence in the central <misc>Israeli</misc> village of <location>Caesarea</location> after <person>Arafat</person> sent him an emotional appeal " to save the peace process " . </response>
6079
Netanyahu met Weizman last Tuesday and voiced his opposition , Yedioth said .
<response> <person>Netanyahu</person> met <person>Weizman</person> last Tuesday and voiced his opposition , <organization>Yedioth</organization> said . </response>
6080
" I am prepared to postpone the meeting under one condition -- that you give me a commitment right now to meet Arafat yourself within 10 days , " the paper quoted Weizman as telling Netanyahu .
<response> " I am prepared to postpone the meeting under one condition -- that you give me a commitment right now to meet <person>Arafat</person> yourself within 10 days , " the paper quoted <person>Weizman</person> as telling <person>Netanyahu</person> . </response>
6081
It said Netanyahu had yet to give Weizman an answer .
<response> It said <person>Netanyahu</person> had yet to give <person>Weizman</person> an answer . </response>
6082
The office of Israeli president is largely ceremonial .
<response> The office of <misc>Israeli</misc> president is largely ceremonial . </response>
6083
But Weizman , a former defence minister and an architect of Israel 's peace treaty with Egypt , has spoken out frequently on the peace process with the Palestinians -- at times urging the former Labour government to slow it down .
<response> But <person>Weizman</person> , a former defence minister and an architect of <location>Israel</location> 's peace treaty with <location>Egypt</location> , has spoken out frequently on the peace process with the <misc>Palestinians</misc> -- at times urging the former <organization>Labour</organization> government to slow it down . </response>
6084
Corporate America taking new view on compensation .
<response> Corporate <location>America</location> taking new view on compensation . </response>
6085
Anne Murray
<response> <person>Anne Murray</person> </response>
6086
NEW YORK 1996-08-23
<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-08-23 </response>
6087
Corporate America is planning major changes in employee compensation in the next few years , according to a recent study .
<response> Corporate <location>America</location> is planning major changes in employee compensation in the next few years , according to a recent study . </response>
6088
What it comes down to is this : If you 're highly skilled , you 'll benefit nicely .
<response> What it comes down to is this : If you 're highly skilled , you 'll benefit nicely . </response>
6089
But if you 're not and cannot contribute to your employer 's goals , you 'll be paid less .
<response> But if you 're not and cannot contribute to your employer 's goals , you 'll be paid less . </response>
6090
The survey , conducted in late 1995 and the early part of this year by management consulting firm Towers Perrin , showed that the focus will be on an employee 's overall value to the company 's bottom line -- rather than how well an employee performs a specific task .
<response> The survey , conducted in late 1995 and the early part of this year by management consulting firm <organization>Towers Perrin</organization> , showed that the focus will be on an employee 's overall value to the company 's bottom line -- rather than how well an employee performs a specific task . </response>
6091
Presently , for example , if an accountant 's job involves doing five specific tasks , he or she can expect a certain salary , said Sandra O'Neal , a Towers Perrin principal .
<response> Presently , for example , if an accountant 's job involves doing five specific tasks , he or she can expect a certain salary , said <person>Sandra O'Neal</person> , a <organization>Towers Perrin</organization> principal . </response>
6092
In the future , the accountant will be evaluated solely on " knowledge , skill and abilities , " she said .
<response> In the future , the accountant will be evaluated solely on " knowledge , skill and abilities , " she said . </response>
6093
In addition to using accounting skills , the accountant will also have to be creative , work well in a team , be sensitive to customer needs and set productivity goals .
<response> In addition to using accounting skills , the accountant will also have to be creative , work well in a team , be sensitive to customer needs and set productivity goals . </response>
6094
" The good news is , if you 're highly skilled and have many abilities , you 'll be paid more , " said O'Neal .
<response> " The good news is , if you 're highly skilled and have many abilities , you 'll be paid more , " said <person>O'Neal</person> . </response>
6095
" The bad news is , if you 're not skilled and ca n't contribute to a team , to customer service and the organisation 's goals , you 'll be paid less . "
<response> " The bad news is , if you 're not skilled and ca n't contribute to a team , to customer service and the organisation 's goals , you 'll be paid less . " </response>
6096
Of the 750 mid-to-large size corporations surveyed , 81 percent had undergone a major restructuring in the last three years , and more than two-thirds reported that productivity and profits were up as result .
<response> Of the 750 mid-to-large size corporations surveyed , 81 percent had undergone a major restructuring in the last three years , and more than two-thirds reported that productivity and profits were up as result . </response>
6097
Next on the agenda for these firms is developing a new compensation structure , and 78 percent report that they are considering a new , skills-based plan for both management and non-management employees .
<response> Next on the agenda for these firms is developing a new compensation structure , and 78 percent report that they are considering a new , skills-based plan for both management and non-management employees . </response>
6098
This coming shift , O'Neal said , " is not just isolated or a fad .
<response> This coming shift , <person>O'Neal</person> said , " is not just isolated or a fad . </response>
6099
It 's an inexorable change . "
<response> It 's an inexorable change . " </response>