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THE SIMEX Brent market keeps to the trading schedule of the International Petroleum Exchange ( IPE ) in London , which is closed for a British bank holiday .
<response> THE <organization>SIMEX Brent</organization> market keeps to the trading schedule of the <organization>International Petroleum Exchange</organization> ( <organization>IPE</organization> ) in <location>London</location> , which is closed for a <misc>British</misc> bank holiday . </response>
7501
Contracts traded in Singapore are mutually offset against contracts traded in London .
<response> Contracts traded in <location>Singapore</location> are mutually offset against contracts traded in <location>London</location> . </response>
7502
-- Singapore Newsroom ( +65 870 3081 )
<response> -- <organization>Singapore Newsroom</organization> ( +65 870 3081 ) </response>
7503
Metro slides 3.3 pct after market opens .
<response> <organization>Metro</organization> slides 3.3 pct after market opens . </response>
7504
SINGAPORE 1996-08-26
<response> <location>SINGAPORE</location> 1996-08-26 </response>
7505
Shares in retailer Metro Holdings dropped 3.31 percent , or Singapore $ 0.20 , to S$ 5.85 minutes after the market opened on Monday .
<response> Shares in retailer <organization>Metro Holdings</organization> dropped 3.31 percent , or <location>Singapore</location> $ 0.20 , to <misc>S$</misc> 5.85 minutes after the market opened on Monday . </response>
7506
By 0120 GMT , 357,000 Metro shares had been traded .
<response> By 0120 <misc>GMT</misc> , 357,000 <organization>Metro</organization> shares had been traded . </response>
7507
On Friday , Metro Holdings topped gainers , soaring by S$ 1.55 to close at S$ 6.05 on market rumours of a takeover bid by First Capital Corp .
<response> On Friday , <organization>Metro Holdings</organization> topped gainers , soaring by <misc>S$</misc> 1.55 to close at <misc>S$</misc> 6.05 on market rumours of a takeover bid by <organization>First Capital Corp</organization> . </response>
7508
The company said it was not aware of any reason for the surge .
<response> The company said it was not aware of any reason for the surge . </response>
7509
-- Singapore newsroom ( 65 8703080 )
<response> -- <location>Singapore</location> newsroom ( 65 8703080 ) </response>
7510
Indonesian rupiah stable in quiet late trading .
<response> <misc>Indonesian</misc> rupiah stable in quiet late trading . </response>
7511
JAKARTA 1996-08-26
<response> <location>JAKARTA</location> 1996-08-26 </response>
7512
The Indonesian rupiah was stable against the dollar in quiet trading on Monday , dealers said .
<response> The <misc>Indonesian</misc> rupiah was stable against the dollar in quiet trading on Monday , dealers said . </response>
7513
They said volume was thin following a public holiday in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom .
<response> They said volume was thin following a public holiday in <location>Hong Kong</location> and the <location>United Kingdom</location> . </response>
7514
" We did n't see anything from Singapore operators either .
<response> " We did n't see anything from <location>Singapore</location> operators either . </response>
7515
It 's a pretty quiet day , " one foreign bank dealer said .
<response> It 's a pretty quiet day , " one foreign bank dealer said . </response>
7516
Spot rupiah was quoted at 2,342.0 / 42.5 at 0915 GMT , unchanged from the opening level .
<response> Spot rupiah was quoted at 2,342.0 / 42.5 at 0915 <misc>GMT</misc> , unchanged from the opening level . </response>
7517
It was softer in the morning due to relatively ample rupiah liquidity but recovered later .
<response> It was softer in the morning due to relatively ample rupiah liquidity but recovered later . </response>
7518
Tomorrow and today rupiah closed at 2,342.00 / 42.45 and 2,341.5 / 42.0 , respectively .
<response> Tomorrow and today rupiah closed at 2,342.00 / 42.45 and 2,341.5 / 42.0 , respectively . </response>
7519
Another dealer said operators were reluctant to unload rupiah despite ample conditions due to the month-end factor .
<response> Another dealer said operators were reluctant to unload rupiah despite ample conditions due to the month-end factor . </response>
7520
" There are two factors which determine the market at present .
<response> " There are two factors which determine the market at present . </response>
7521
The liquidity at month-end and the next court hearing scheduled for Thursday , " the dealer said .
<response> The liquidity at month-end and the next court hearing scheduled for Thursday , " the dealer said . </response>
7522
Megawati Sukarnoputri , deposed leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party ( PDI ) has sued the government for ousting her as PDI leader .
<response> <person>Megawati Sukarnoputri</person> , deposed leader of the <organization>Indonesian Democratic Party</organization> ( <organization>PDI</organization> ) has sued the government for ousting her as <organization>PDI</organization> leader . </response>
7523
The central Jakarta court adjourned the case last Thursday for possible out-of-court settlement .
<response> The central <location>Jakarta</location> court adjourned the case last Thursday for possible out-of-court settlement . </response>
7524
The hearing is due to resume on Thursday .
<response> The hearing is due to resume on Thursday . </response>
7525
Megawati 's lawyers said they were still discussing a possible out of court settlement but they was not optimistic an agreement could be reached .
<response> <person>Megawati</person> 's lawyers said they were still discussing a possible out of court settlement but they was not optimistic an agreement could be reached . </response>
7526
The dealer said this issue remained a factor but its importance to the market seemed to diminish .
<response> The dealer said this issue remained a factor but its importance to the market seemed to diminish . </response>
7527
He said liquidity would be the main concern for the next few days .
<response> He said liquidity would be the main concern for the next few days . </response>
7528
Overnight swap was at 0.45 / 0.48 and tom / next at 0.50 / 0.55 .
<response> Overnight swap was at 0.45 / 0.48 and tom / next at 0.50 / 0.55 . </response>
7529
One-month swap was at 18.0 / 18.5 , two at 34.0 / 35.0 , three at 52.75 / 53.50 and six at 106.5 / 107.0 points .
<response> One-month swap was at 18.0 / 18.5 , two at 34.0 / 35.0 , three at 52.75 / 53.50 and six at 106.5 / 107.0 points . </response>
7530
The central bank kept its intervention rate at 2,337 / 2,455 and the conversion rate at 2,337 / 2,383 on Monday .
<response> The central bank kept its intervention rate at 2,337 / 2,455 and the conversion rate at 2,337 / 2,383 on Monday . </response>
7531
Senate intelligence chairman in Saudi bomb probe .
<response> <organization>Senate</organization> intelligence chairman in <misc>Saudi</misc> bomb probe . </response>
7532
DUBAI 1996-08-26
<response> <location>DUBAI</location> 1996-08-26 </response>
7533
U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee chairman Arlen Specter , who has questioned whether Defence Secretary William Perry should resign over the latest bombing in Saudi Arabia , met Saudi officials on Monday during a brief visit to the kingdom .
<response> <organization>U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee</organization> chairman <person>Arlen Specter</person> , who has questioned whether <organization>Defence</organization> Secretary <person>William Perry</person> should resign over the latest bombing in <location>Saudi Arabia</location> , met <misc>Saudi</misc> officials on Monday during a brief visit to the kingdom . </response>
7534
A U.S. embassy spokesman in Riyadh said Specter , who arrived from neighbouring Oman on Sunday and left on Monday , had talks with Saudi and American officials in Dhahran , where 19 U.S. airmen were killed by a fuel truck bomb on June 25 , and Riyadh .
<response> A <location>U.S.</location> embassy spokesman in <location>Riyadh</location> said <person>Specter</person> , who arrived from neighbouring <location>Oman</location> on Sunday and left on Monday , had talks with <misc>Saudi</misc> and <misc>American</misc> officials in <location>Dhahran</location> , where 19 <location>U.S.</location> airmen were killed by a fuel truck bomb on June 25 , and <location>Riyadh</location> . </response>
7535
Specter met Crown Prince Abdullah and Minister of Defence and Aviation Prince Sultan in Jeddah , Saudi state television and the official Saudi Press Agency reported .
<response> <person>Specter</person> met Crown <person>Prince Abdullah</person> and Minister of <organization>Defence and Aviation</organization> Prince <person>Sultan</person> in <location>Jeddah</location> , <misc>Saudi</misc> state television and the official <organization>Saudi Press Agency</organization> reported . </response>
7536
He had earlier visited Japan , South Korea and China .
<response> He had earlier visited <location>Japan</location> , <location>South Korea</location> and <location>China</location> . </response>
7537
Specter said after the bombing there should be a shake-up at the Pentagon and questioned whether Perry should resign .
<response> <person>Specter</person> said after the bombing there should be a shake-up at the <organization>Pentagon</organization> and questioned whether <person>Perry</person> should resign . </response>
7538
He said he was not satisfied with some of Perry 's answers to the committee 's questions in closed testimony last month .
<response> He said he was not satisfied with some of <person>Perry</person> 's answers to the committee 's questions in closed testimony last month . </response>
7539
The question of whether Perry should resign remained open , the Pennsylvania Republican said .
<response> The question of whether <person>Perry</person> should resign remained open , the <location>Pennsylvania</location> <misc>Republican</misc> said . </response>
7540
FBI Director Louis Freeh , who has twice visited Saudi Arabia to seek improved cooperation with Saudi investigators , told the committee he was not entirely satisfied with Saudi cooperation on the Dhahran bomb and a previous bomb attack in Riyadh .
<response> <organization>FBI</organization> Director <person>Louis Freeh</person> , who has twice visited <location>Saudi Arabia</location> to seek improved cooperation with <misc>Saudi</misc> investigators , told the committee he was not entirely satisfied with <misc>Saudi</misc> cooperation on the <location>Dhahran</location> bomb and a previous bomb attack in <location>Riyadh</location> . </response>
7541
" If we 're to stay in Saudi Arabia , we need to have total cooperation , " Specter said .
<response> " If we 're to stay in <location>Saudi Arabia</location> , we need to have total cooperation , " <person>Specter</person> said . </response>
7542
The United States has 5,000 U.S. air force and other military personnel in Saudi Arabia .
<response> The <location>United States</location> has 5,000 <location>U.S.</location> air force and other military personnel in <location>Saudi Arabia</location> . </response>
7543
Hijacked Sudanese plane leaves Cyprus for Britain .
<response> Hijacked <misc>Sudanese</misc> plane leaves <location>Cyprus</location> for <location>Britain</location> . </response>
7544
LARNACA , Cyprus 1996-08-27
<response> <location>LARNACA</location> , <location>Cyprus</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
7545
A Sudan Airways plane with 199 passengers and crew which was hijacked to Cyprus took off from Larnaca airport after refuelling and headed to Britain early on Tuesday , witnesses said .
<response> A <organization>Sudan Airways</organization> plane with 199 passengers and crew which was hijacked to <location>Cyprus</location> took off from <location>Larnaca</location> airport after refuelling and headed to <location>Britain</location> early on Tuesday , witnesses said . </response>
7546
Police said an unknown number of hijackers were on board the Airbus 310 which was hijacked on its way from Khartoum to Amman in Jordan .
<response> Police said an unknown number of hijackers were on board the <misc>Airbus 310</misc> which was hijacked on its way from <location>Khartoum</location> to <location>Amman</location> in <location>Jordan</location> . </response>
7547
One had threatened to blow it up unless it was refuelled and they were taken to London where they intended to surrender and seek political asylum .
<response> One had threatened to blow it up unless it was refuelled and they were taken to <location>London</location> where they intended to surrender and seek political asylum . </response>
7548
Kurds clash again in Iraq , dozens reported dead .
<response> <misc>Kurds</misc> clash again in <location>Iraq</location> , dozens reported dead . </response>
7549
ANKARA 1996-08-26
<response> <location>ANKARA</location> 1996-08-26 </response>
7550
Heavy fighting broke out between two rival Kurdish factions in northern Iraq at midnight Sunday and at least 29 people were killed , one of the groups said on Monday .
<response> Heavy fighting broke out between two rival <misc>Kurdish</misc> factions in northern <location>Iraq</location> at midnight Sunday and at least 29 people were killed , one of the groups said on Monday . </response>
7551
The Kurdistan Democratic Party ( KDP ) said the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan ( PUK ) had broken the U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreed between the two parties last week .
<response> The <organization>Kurdistan Democratic Party</organization> ( <organization>KDP</organization> ) said the <organization>Patriotic Union of Kurdistan</organization> ( <organization>PUK</organization> ) had broken the <misc>U.S.-brokered</misc> ceasefire agreed between the two parties last week . </response>
7552
The factions reached a ceasefire on Friday after a week of fierce fighting which had put an end to a truce agreed a year earlier .
<response> The factions reached a ceasefire on Friday after a week of fierce fighting which had put an end to a truce agreed a year earlier . </response>
7553
" The PUK leadership who pledged to end fighting and cooperate with the latest U.S. initiative started a major military offensive against KDP positions , " the KDP said in a statement .
<response> " The <organization>PUK</organization> leadership who pledged to end fighting and cooperate with the latest <location>U.S.</location> initiative started a major military offensive against <organization>KDP</organization> positions , " the <organization>KDP</organization> said in a statement . </response>
7554
It said heavy fighting started at midnight in the region dividing the two warring factions , with the PUK aiming to break through to KDP 's headquarters in Salahuddin .
<response> It said heavy fighting started at midnight in the region dividing the two warring factions , with the <organization>PUK</organization> aiming to break through to <organization>KDP</organization> 's headquarters in <location>Salahuddin</location> . </response>
7555
The KDP said 29 PUK fighters were killed in the attack .
<response> The <organization>KDP</organization> said 29 <organization>PUK</organization> fighters were killed in the attack . </response>
7556
It did not provide details of KDP casualties and a PUK spokesman was not immediately available for comment .
<response> It did not provide details of <organization>KDP</organization> casualties and a <organization>PUK</organization> spokesman was not immediately available for comment . </response>
7557
The statement said the PUK resumed its attack on Monday morning on KDP positions near Rawandouz and indiscriminately shelled the town of Dayana , killing a priest and injuring some civilians .
<response> The statement said the <organization>PUK</organization> resumed its attack on Monday morning on <organization>KDP</organization> positions near <location>Rawandouz</location> and indiscriminately shelled the town of <location>Dayana</location> , killing a priest and injuring some civilians . </response>
7558
The fighting has threatened a U.S.-led peace plan to unite the mountainous Kurdish region in northern Iraq against President Saddam Hussein .
<response> The fighting has threatened a <misc>U.S.-led</misc> peace plan to unite the mountainous <misc>Kurdish</misc> region in northern <location>Iraq</location> against President <person>Saddam Hussein</person> . </response>
7559
A U.S.-led air force has protected Iraqi Kurds against attack from Baghdad since shortly after the Gulf War in 1991 .
<response> A <misc>U.S.-led</misc> air force has protected <misc>Iraqi Kurds</misc> against attack from <location>Baghdad</location> since shortly after the <misc>Gulf War</misc> in 1991 . </response>
7560
Egypt to press Britain over Islamist conference .
<response> <location>Egypt</location> to press <location>Britain</location> over <misc>Islamist</misc> conference . </response>
7561
CAIRO 1996-08-26
<response> <location>CAIRO</location> 1996-08-26 </response>
7562
Egypt will tell Britain it is concerned about a meeting of Islamists to be held in London soon , Foreign Minister Amr Moussa said on Monday .
<response> <location>Egypt</location> will tell <location>Britain</location> it is concerned about a meeting of <misc>Islamists</misc> to be held in <location>London</location> soon , Foreign Minister <person>Amr Moussa</person> said on Monday . </response>
7563
" There is a question mark over this issue .
<response> " There is a question mark over this issue . </response>
7564
We , and many other countries , do n't understand this ( Britain 's ) position , " Moussa told reporters .
<response> We , and many other countries , do n't understand this ( <location>Britain</location> 's ) position , " <person>Moussa</person> told reporters . </response>
7565
" Egypt will contact the British government to find out the truth of the matter and to discuss the possible consequences of such an unfortunate step , " he added .
<response> " <location>Egypt</location> will contact the <misc>British</misc> government to find out the truth of the matter and to discuss the possible consequences of such an unfortunate step , " he added . </response>
7566
Egyptian government newspapers have criticised Britain for allowing Islamists , whom they brand as " terrorists " , to hold their conference , saying the meeting will be a chance for dangerous Moslem militants to plot against their countries of origin .
<response> <misc>Egyptian</misc> government newspapers have criticised <location>Britain</location> for allowing <misc>Islamists</misc> , whom they brand as " terrorists " , to hold their conference , saying the meeting will be a chance for dangerous <misc>Moslem</misc> militants to plot against their countries of origin . </response>
7567
It is not clear when the conference will be held .
<response> It is not clear when the conference will be held . </response>
7568
About 1,000 people have been killed in Egypt since Islamic militants took up arms in 1992 in an attempt to overthrow the government and set up a strict Islamic state .
<response> About 1,000 people have been killed in <location>Egypt</location> since <misc>Islamic</misc> militants took up arms in 1992 in an attempt to overthrow the government and set up a strict <misc>Islamic</misc> state . </response>
7569
Cairo says several Egyptian militants on the run from death sentences or convictions for violent attacks at home have taken shelter in Britain .
<response> <location>Cairo</location> says several <misc>Egyptian</misc> militants on the run from death sentences or convictions for violent attacks at home have taken shelter in <location>Britain</location> . </response>
7570
Israeli army ransacks Bedouin Palestinian camp .
<response> <misc>Israeli</misc> army ransacks <misc>Bedouin Palestinian</misc> camp . </response>
7571
AL-MUNTAR , West Bank 1996-08-26
<response> <location>AL-MUNTAR</location> , <location>West Bank</location> 1996-08-26 </response>
7572
Israeli security forces ransacked a Bedouin encampment in the West Bank on Monday to expel them from an area which Palestinians say had been earmarked for Jewish settlement expansion , residents said .
<response> <misc>Israeli</misc> security forces ransacked a <misc>Bedouin</misc> encampment in the <location>West Bank</location> on Monday to expel them from an area which <misc>Palestinians</misc> say had been earmarked for <misc>Jewish</misc> settlement expansion , residents said . </response>
7573
They said soldiers stole a gold necklace and about $ 2,000 in Israeli currency from an elderly woman and her daughter-in-law while rummaging through their luggage before destroying family shacks and animal barns .
<response> They said soldiers stole a gold necklace and about $ 2,000 in <misc>Israeli</misc> currency from an elderly woman and her daughter-in-law while rummaging through their luggage before destroying family shacks and animal barns . </response>
7574
" They rammed our shacks with jeeps and destroyed the shack over my baby , " said 25-year-old Amina Muhammad . "
<response> " They rammed our shacks with jeeps and destroyed the shack over my baby , " said 25-year-old <person>Amina Muhammad</person> . " </response>
7575
He was saved only by a miracle . "
<response> He was saved only by a miracle . " </response>
7576
A spokesman for Israel 's civil administration in the West Bank said the Bedouins were moved because they were encamped on an Israeli army firing zone .
<response> A spokesman for <location>Israel</location> 's civil administration in the <location>West Bank</location> said the <misc>Bedouins</misc> were moved because they were encamped on an <misc>Israeli</misc> army firing zone . </response>
7577
The spokesman Peter Lerner said he knew nothing about soldiers having stolen anything from the Palestinians .
<response> The spokesman <person>Peter Lerner</person> said he knew nothing about soldiers having stolen anything from the <misc>Palestinians</misc> . </response>
7578
Israeli security forces have been pursuing Bedouin Palestinians living in the desolate wilderness between East Jerusalem and the Dead Sea , where several Jewish settlements have been established .
<response> <misc>Israeli</misc> security forces have been pursuing <misc>Bedouin Palestinians</misc> living in the desolate wilderness between <location>East Jerusalem</location> and the <location>Dead Sea</location> , where several <misc>Jewish</misc> settlements have been established . </response>
7579
The Israeli army also uses the area for military training .
<response> The <misc>Israeli</misc> army also uses the area for military training . </response>
7580
U.S. base metals and scrap prices - August 26 .
<response> <location>U.S.</location> base metals and scrap prices - August 26 . </response>
7581
U.S. premiums added to LME official cash settlement price , except for copper , which is added to the COMEX spot month .
<response> <location>U.S.</location> premiums added to <organization>LME</organization> official cash settlement price , except for copper , which is added to the <misc>COMEX</misc> spot month . </response>
7582
Premium includes price for delivery to consumer 's works .
<response> Premium includes price for delivery to consumer 's works . </response>
7583
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<response> -- </response>
7584
Aluminum : Western grade 3.25-3.75 cents / pound
<response> Aluminum : <misc>Western</misc> grade 3.25-3.75 cents / pound </response>
7585
Russian grade A7E 3.25-3.75 cents / pound
<response> <misc>Russian</misc> grade A7E 3.25-3.75 cents / pound </response>
7586
Russian grade A0 nominal 2.00-2.25 cents / pound
<response> <misc>Russian</misc> grade A0 nominal 2.00-2.25 cents / pound </response>
7587
Zinc : Special high grade SHG 5.50-6.00 cents / pound
<response> Zinc : Special high grade SHG 5.50-6.00 cents / pound </response>
7588
Lead 3.50-4.00 cents / pound
<response> Lead 3.50-4.00 cents / pound </response>
7589
Tin ( Grade A ) 6.5-8.5 cents / pound
<response> Tin ( Grade A ) 6.5-8.5 cents / pound </response>
7590
( low lead , 50 ppm ) 9.0-10.5 cents / pound
<response> ( low lead , 50 ppm ) 9.0-10.5 cents / pound </response>
7591
Nickel ( melting grade ) 9.0-12.0 cents / pound
<response> Nickel ( melting grade ) 9.0-12.0 cents / pound </response>
7592
Copper ( high grade cathode ) 2.50-3.0 cents / pound
<response> Copper ( high grade cathode ) 2.50-3.0 cents / pound </response>
7593
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<response> -- </response>
7594
Aluminum alloy ( A380 grade ) , Midwest
<response> Aluminum alloy ( A380 grade ) , <location>Midwest</location> </response>
7595
and East coast , delivered to consumer 65-66 cents / pound
<response> and <location>East coast</location> , delivered to consumer 65-66 cents / pound </response>
7596
--
<response> -- </response>
7597
Aluminum scrap , Midwest and East coast average price ,
<response> Aluminum scrap , <location>Midwest</location> and <location>East coast</location> average price , </response>
7598
delivered to consumer
<response> delivered to consumer </response>
7599
Old Sheet and Cast metal 42 to 44 cents / pound
<response> Old Sheet and Cast metal 42 to 44 cents / pound </response>