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" These charges are the interpretation of the church , " Garang said on Tuesday . "
<response> " These charges are the interpretation of the church , " <person>Garang</person> said on Tuesday . " </response>
8901
We have no idea why they are being held .
<response> We have no idea why they are being held . </response>
8902
We are still trying to establish contact with the local commander . "
<response> We are still trying to establish contact with the local commander . " </response>
8903
Asked whether this meant the commander was out of control , Garang said the rebel movement was working on the problem .
<response> Asked whether this meant the commander was out of control , <person>Garang</person> said the rebel movement was working on the problem . </response>
8904
He said he believed all six were being held in the mission compound at Mapourdit and were reported to be in good health .
<response> He said he believed all six were being held in the mission compound at <location>Mapourdit</location> and were reported to be in good health . </response>
8905
The Catholic Information office in Nairobi said on Monday that Australian Sisters Moira Lynch , 73 , and Mary Batchelor , 68 , American Father Michael Barton , 48 , and Sudanese Father Raphael Riel , 48 , were held in a prison in south Sudan by the SPLA .
<response> The <organization>Catholic Information office</organization> in <location>Nairobi</location> said on Monday that <misc>Australian</misc> Sisters <person>Moira Lynch</person> , 73 , and <person>Mary Batchelor</person> , 68 , <misc>American</misc> Father <person>Michael Barton</person> , 48 , and <misc>Sudanese</misc> Father <person>Raphael Riel</person> , 48 , were held in a prison in south <location>Sudan</location> by the <organization>SPLA</organization> . </response>
8906
It said Australian Sister Maureen Carey , 52 , and Italian Brother Raniero Iacomella , 28 , were held inside the compound .
<response> It said <misc>Australian</misc> Sister <person>Maureen Carey</person> , 52 , and <misc>Italian</misc> Brother <person>Raniero Iacomella</person> , 28 , were held inside the compound . </response>
8907
The church in Australia said on Monday Lynch , Batchelor , Barton and Riel were held in a prison until the weekend , when they were moved to join the other captives at the compound .
<response> The church in <location>Australia</location> said on Monday <person>Lynch</person> , <person>Batchelor</person> , <person>Barton</person> and <location>Riel</location> were held in a prison until the weekend , when they were moved to join the other captives at the compound . </response>
8908
The Catholic Information Office said the SPLA in the Kenyan capital had attributed the detentions of the six to a local commander and had promised they would be freed by August 23 .
<response> The <organization>Catholic Information Office</organization> said the <organization>SPLA</organization> in the <misc>Kenyan</misc> capital had attributed the detentions of the six to a local commander and had promised they would be freed by August 23 . </response>
8909
But the church learned in a recent meeting with the local commander that no instructions to release the prisoners were received and they would be held until investigations were completed .
<response> But the church learned in a recent meeting with the local commander that no instructions to release the prisoners were received and they would be held until investigations were completed . </response>
8910
It said last Friday they were visited by Monsignor Caesar Mazzolari , apostolic administrator of the diocese of Rumbek in southern Sudan , and an SPLA administrator and appeared in good condition .
<response> It said last Friday they were visited by Monsignor <person>Caesar Mazzolari</person> , apostolic administrator of the diocese of <location>Rumbek</location> in southern <location>Sudan</location> , and an <organization>SPLA</organization> administrator and appeared in good condition . </response>
8911
" On August 17 the mission was surrounded ( by the SPLA ) and sealed off .
<response> " On August 17 the mission was surrounded ( by the <organization>SPLA</organization> ) and sealed off . </response>
8912
The evening of the same day the missionaries were put in prison or isolation .
<response> The evening of the same day the missionaries were put in prison or isolation . </response>
8913
Later the mission was looted , " it added .
<response> Later the mission was looted , " it added . </response>
8914
An Australian foreign ministry official said the charges against them were " fairly bizarre " and a matter for concern .
<response> An <misc>Australian</misc> foreign ministry official said the charges against them were " fairly bizarre " and a matter for concern . </response>
8915
He said Australian diplomats in Nairobi were working with the Roman Catholic church in southern Sudan and with U.S. and Italian diplomats in the region to help free the missionaries .
<response> He said <misc>Australian</misc> diplomats in <location>Nairobi</location> were working with the <misc>Roman Catholic</misc> church in southern <location>Sudan</location> and with <location>U.S.</location> and <misc>Italian</misc> diplomats in the region to help free the missionaries . </response>
8916
The SPLA has fought Khartoum 's government forces in the south since 1983 for greater autonomy or independence of the mainly Christian and animist region from the Moslem , Arabised north .
<response> The <organization>SPLA</organization> has fought <location>Khartoum</location> 's government forces in the south since 1983 for greater autonomy or independence of the mainly <misc>Christian</misc> and animist region from the <misc>Moslem</misc> , <location>Arabised north</location> . </response>
8917
OSCE postpones Bosnian municipal elections .
<response> <organization>OSCE</organization> postpones <misc>Bosnian</misc> municipal elections . </response>
8918
SARAJEVO 1996-08-27
<response> <location>SARAJEVO</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
8919
The U.S. diplomat in charge of elections in Bosnia announced on Tuesday that voting for municipal assemblies would be postponed because of irregularities by the Serbs in registering voters .
<response> The <location>U.S.</location> diplomat in charge of elections in <location>Bosnia</location> announced on Tuesday that voting for municipal assemblies would be postponed because of irregularities by the <misc>Serbs</misc> in registering voters . </response>
8920
Ambassador Robert Frowick , representing the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe ( OSCE ) , told reporters that municipal polls due on September 14 with other Bosnian elections would be put off .
<response> Ambassador <person>Robert Frowick</person> , representing the <organization>Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe</organization> ( <organization>OSCE</organization> ) , told reporters that municipal polls due on September 14 with other <misc>Bosnian</misc> elections would be put off . </response>
8921
" I have made a chairman 's decision that it is not feasible to hold municipal elections on September 14 , " said Frowick .
<response> " I have made a chairman 's decision that it is not feasible to hold municipal elections on September 14 , " said <person>Frowick</person> . </response>
8922
He said no exact date had been set but it was possible the local elections would take place in the spring of 1997 .
<response> He said no exact date had been set but it was possible the local elections would take place in the spring of 1997 . </response>
8923
According to OSCE officials , Serb authorities have pressed their refugees to register to vote in towns now under Serb control , but which used to have Moslem majorities .
<response> According to <organization>OSCE</organization> officials , <misc>Serb</misc> authorities have pressed their refugees to register to vote in towns now under <misc>Serb</misc> control , but which used to have <misc>Moslem</misc> majorities . </response>
8924
Human rights workers say authorities in Serbia and Bosnian Serb territory have conducted a well-organised campaign to coerce refugees into registering only on Serb territory and failed to inform them of their rights under the Dayton peace agreement .
<response> Human rights workers say authorities in <location>Serbia</location> and <misc>Bosnian Serb</misc> territory have conducted a well-organised campaign to coerce refugees into registering only on <misc>Serb</misc> territory and failed to inform them of their rights under the <location>Dayton</location> peace agreement . </response>
8925
Diplomats say the effect of the electoral engineering would be to establish political control over districts they conquered and ethnically cleansed in war .
<response> Diplomats say the effect of the electoral engineering would be to establish political control over districts they conquered and ethnically cleansed in war . </response>
8926
The response of the Bosnian Serbs to the OSCE 's announcement was not immediately clear .
<response> The response of the <misc>Bosnian Serbs</misc> to the <organization>OSCE</organization> 's announcement was not immediately clear . </response>
8927
But Bosnian Serb leaders have hinted they would boycott the poll if the municipal elections were postponed , or go ahead with their own .
<response> But <misc>Bosnian Serb</misc> leaders have hinted they would boycott the poll if the municipal elections were postponed , or go ahead with their own . </response>
8928
The Bosnian Serb cabinet , in a letter to the OSCE , said on Monday that any delay of local elections would be " a direct and flagrant violation fo the Dayton agreement " .
<response> The <misc>Bosnian Serb</misc> cabinet , in a letter to the <organization>OSCE</organization> , said on Monday that any delay of local elections would be " a direct and flagrant violation fo the <location>Dayton</location> agreement " . </response>
8929
The Serbs , who administer half of Bosnia in a Serb republic , said they had met all conditions for holding the September elections .
<response> The <misc>Serbs</misc> , who administer half of <location>Bosnia</location> in a <misc>Serb</misc> republic , said they had met all conditions for holding the September elections . </response>
8930
Diplomats fear that the crisis could cast doubt over the entire election process , which already appears set to confirm Bosnia 's ethnic partition rather than its reintegration as the Dayton peace agreement had planned .
<response> Diplomats fear that the crisis could cast doubt over the entire election process , which already appears set to confirm <location>Bosnia</location> 's ethnic partition rather than its reintegration as the <location>Dayton</location> peace agreement had planned . </response>
8931
New talks in Chechnya as Lebed waits for Yeltsin .
<response> New talks in <location>Chechnya</location> as <person>Lebed</person> waits for <person>Yeltsin</person> . </response>
8932
Dmitry Kuznets
<response> <person>Dmitry Kuznets</person> </response>
8933
NOVYE ATAGI , Russia 1996-08-27
<response> <location>NOVYE ATAGI</location> , <location>Russia</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
8934
Russian and rebel military commanders finally met in Chechnya on Tuesday for delayed talks aimed at finalising a ceasefire arranged last week by President Boris Yeltsin 's envoy Alexander Lebed .
<response> <misc>Russian</misc> and rebel military commanders finally met in <location>Chechnya</location> on Tuesday for delayed talks aimed at finalising a ceasefire arranged last week by President <person>Boris Yeltsin</person> 's envoy <person>Alexander Lebed</person> . </response>
8935
The Russian army commander in the region , General Vyacheslav Tikhomirov , arrived at the rebel-held village of Novye Atagi , some 20 km ( 12 miles ) south of the Chechen capital Grozny for discussions with rebel chief-of-staff Aslan Maskhadov .
<response> The <misc>Russian</misc> army commander in the region , General <person>Vyacheslav Tikhomirov</person> , arrived at the rebel-held village of <location>Novye Atagi</location> , some 20 km ( 12 miles ) south of the <misc>Chechen</misc> capital <location>Grozny</location> for discussions with rebel chief-of-staff <person>Aslan Maskhadov</person> . </response>
8936
But Lebed himself , the Kremlin security chief , is still waiting back in Moscow to meet Yeltsin over his plans for a lasting political settlement in Chechnya .
<response> But <person>Lebed</person> himself , the <location>Kremlin</location> security chief , is still waiting back in <location>Moscow</location> to meet <person>Yeltsin</person> over his plans for a lasting political settlement in <location>Chechnya</location> . </response>
8937
Itar-Tass news agency quoted the Kremlin press service as saying Yeltsin , who left for a state holiday home near Moscow on Monday , would hold no working meetings on Tuesday .
<response> <organization>Itar-Tass</organization> news agency quoted the <location>Kremlin</location> press service as saying <person>Yeltsin</person> , who left for a state holiday home near <location>Moscow</location> on Monday , would hold no working meetings on Tuesday . </response>
8938
Lebed interrupted talks with Chechnya 's separatists on a political deal on Sunday , saying he had to consult with Yeltsin .
<response> <person>Lebed</person> interrupted talks with <location>Chechnya</location> 's separatists on a political deal on Sunday , saying he had to consult with <person>Yeltsin</person> . </response>
8939
After a meeting failed to materialise on Monday , Lebed 's spokesman said he might meet the president on Tuesday .
<response> After a meeting failed to materialise on Monday , <person>Lebed</person> 's spokesman said he might meet the president on Tuesday . </response>
8940
But Yeltsin 's spokesman rebuffed the suggestion , saying the president had left Moscow for a holiday near the capital .
<response> But <person>Yeltsin</person> 's spokesman rebuffed the suggestion , saying the president had left <location>Moscow</location> for a holiday near the capital . </response>
8941
The Russians postponed the talks after a Chechen band disarmed a column of interior ministry troops on Sunday .
<response> The <misc>Russians</misc> postponed the talks after a <misc>Chechen</misc> band disarmed a column of <organization>interior ministry</organization> troops on Sunday . </response>
8942
The Chechens said a renegade group seized the weapons and said on Monday they had all been returned .
<response> The <misc>Chechens</misc> said a renegade group seized the weapons and said on Monday they had all been returned . </response>
8943
The Russian command insisted that not all the weapons were the same as those taken .
<response> The <misc>Russian</misc> command insisted that not all the weapons were the same as those taken . </response>
8944
Tass said the weapons and the practical implementation of the ceasefire signed by Lebed and Maskhadov last Thursday would be on the agenda of today 's talks .
<response> <organization>Tass</organization> said the weapons and the practical implementation of the ceasefire signed by <person>Lebed</person> and <person>Maskhadov</person> last Thursday would be on the agenda of today 's talks . </response>
8945
Neither spoke to reporters before the meeting , which started around 10.45 a.m. ( 0645 GMT ) .
<response> Neither spoke to reporters before the meeting , which started around 10.45 a.m. ( 0645 <misc>GMT</misc> ) . </response>
8946
Also in Novye Atagi on Tuesday morning , was Tim Guldimann , the Swiss diplomat who heads the Chechnya mission of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe ( OSCE ) .
<response> Also in <location>Novye Atagi</location> on Tuesday morning , was <person>Tim Guldimann</person> , the <misc>Swiss</misc> diplomat who heads the <location>Chechnya</location> mission of the <organization>Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe</organization> ( <organization>OSCE</organization> ) . </response>
8947
Guldimann , who helped broker an earlier truce in May , was not taking part in the Tikhomirov-Maskhadov talks .
<response> <person>Guldimann</person> , who helped broker an earlier truce in May , was not taking part in the <misc>Tikhomirov-Maskhadov</misc> talks . </response>
8948
Lebed 's peace mission this month has stopped some of the worst fighting of the 20-month-old conflict .
<response> <person>Lebed</person> 's peace mission this month has stopped some of the worst fighting of the 20-month-old conflict . </response>
8949
However , tension on the ground indicates that it could falter if the momentum for a settlement is not maintained .
<response> However , tension on the ground indicates that it could falter if the momentum for a settlement is not maintained . </response>
8950
Three Russian servicemen were wounded in a total of six shooting incidents overnight , Itar-Tass news agency quoted the Russian military as saying on Tuesday morning .
<response> Three <misc>Russian</misc> servicemen were wounded in a total of six shooting incidents overnight , <organization>Itar-Tass</organization> news agency quoted the <misc>Russian</misc> military as saying on Tuesday morning . </response>
8951
RIA news agency quoted an army source accusing rebel fighters of failing to turn up for joint Russian-Chechen police patrols in some districts of the capital Grozny on Tuesday .
<response> <organization>RIA</organization> news agency quoted an army source accusing rebel fighters of failing to turn up for joint <misc>Russian-Chechen</misc> police patrols in some districts of the capital <location>Grozny</location> on Tuesday . </response>
8952
But the separatist command told Interfax news agency the patrols , part of the truce brokered by Lebed last week , would begin on Tuesday after delays for " technical reasons " .
<response> But the separatist command told <organization>Interfax</organization> news agency the patrols , part of the truce brokered by <person>Lebed</person> last week , would begin on Tuesday after delays for " technical reasons " . </response>
8953
Yeltsin 's spokesman said he might meet officials during his break , but indicated Lebed was low on the list by saying Yeltsin would need time to study the proposals before talking to him .
<response> <person>Yeltsin</person> 's spokesman said he might meet officials during his break , but indicated <person>Lebed</person> was low on the list by saying <person>Yeltsin</person> would need time to study the proposals before talking to him . </response>
8954
Russian news agencies also quoted the Kremlin spokesman as saying that Lebed 's representatives had not sought a meeting , hinting at an attempt by the president to put his popular and outspoken protege in his place with a lesson on protocol .
<response> <misc>Russian</misc> news agencies also quoted the <location>Kremlin</location> spokesman as saying that <person>Lebed</person> 's representatives had not sought a meeting , hinting at an attempt by the president to put his popular and outspoken protege in his place with a lesson on protocol . </response>
8955
Yeltsin , 65 , has kept a low profile since he was reelected in July , prompting new speculation that the two heart attacks he suffered last year and a rumoured drinking problem could be taking their toll , weakening his grip on affairs of state .
<response> <person>Yeltsin</person> , 65 , has kept a low profile since he was reelected in July , prompting new speculation that the two heart attacks he suffered last year and a rumoured drinking problem could be taking their toll , weakening his grip on affairs of state . </response>
8956
Aides have dismissed such speculation , insisting that he simply needs a rest after his energetic election campaign .
<response> Aides have dismissed such speculation , insisting that he simply needs a rest after his energetic election campaign . </response>
8957
Some analysts say the Kremlin leader , whose order sending troops and tanks into Chechnya in 1994 started Russia 's ill-fated military campaign , could merely be reluctant to put his name to a peace process which might fall apart .
<response> Some analysts say the <location>Kremlin</location> leader , whose order sending troops and tanks into <location>Chechnya</location> in 1994 started <location>Russia</location> 's ill-fated military campaign , could merely be reluctant to put his name to a peace process which might fall apart . </response>
8958
But Lebed , who has no real power without his boss and has hinted at dark forces in Moscow working against him , appears to think a deal will not stick without strong backing from Yeltsin .
<response> But <person>Lebed</person> , who has no real power without his boss and has hinted at dark forces in <location>Moscow</location> working against him , appears to think a deal will not stick without strong backing from <person>Yeltsin</person> . </response>
8959
His proposals have not been spelled out but are expected to involve a compromise between the separatists ' demand for independence and Moscow 's insistence that Chechnya remain part of the Russian Federation .
<response> His proposals have not been spelled out but are expected to involve a compromise between the separatists ' demand for independence and <location>Moscow</location> 's insistence that <location>Chechnya</location> remain part of the <location>Russian Federation</location> . </response>
8960
Slovenia and Poland target EU , NATO membership .
<response> <location>Slovenia</location> and <location>Poland</location> target <organization>EU</organization> , <organization>NATO</organization> membership . </response>
8961
LJUBLJANA 1996-08-27
<response> <location>LJUBLJANA</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
8962
Slovenia and Poland pledged to intensify cooperation on Tuesday and reinforced their determination to join the European Union and NATO at the earliest possible date .
<response> <location>Slovenia</location> and <location>Poland</location> pledged to intensify cooperation on Tuesday and reinforced their determination to join the <organization>European Union</organization> and <organization>NATO</organization> at the earliest possible date . </response>
8963
Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski and his Slovenian counterpart , Milan Kucan , met for talks at the start of a two-day visit to Slovenia by Kwasniewski .
<response> <misc>Polish</misc> President <person>Aleksander Kwasniewski</person> and his <misc>Slovenian</misc> counterpart , <person>Milan Kucan</person> , met for talks at the start of a two-day visit to <location>Slovenia</location> by <person>Kwasniewski</person> . </response>
8964
It was their fourth meeting this year .
<response> It was their fourth meeting this year . </response>
8965
They said in a statement they agreed to have regular telephone contact to discuss progress in strengthening ties with the West .
<response> They said in a statement they agreed to have regular telephone contact to discuss progress in strengthening ties with the <location>West</location> . </response>
8966
" We expect our cooperation will help both countries towards entering the European Union and NATO , " Kwasniewski said .
<response> " We expect our cooperation will help both countries towards entering the <organization>European Union</organization> and <organization>NATO</organization> , " <person>Kwasniewski</person> said . </response>
8967
" We have similar ambitions as far as our internal development and international life is concerned , " Kucan said .
<response> " We have similar ambitions as far as our internal development and international life is concerned , " <person>Kucan</person> said . </response>
8968
Poland and Slovenia are hoping to be among the first group of former eastern bloc countries to join the European Union and NATO .
<response> <location>Poland</location> and <location>Slovenia</location> are hoping to be among the first group of former eastern bloc countries to join the <organization>European Union</organization> and <organization>NATO</organization> . </response>
8969
They have already signed an association agreement with the European Union and are both part of the Central European Free Trade Area , which also comprises Hungary , Slovakia and the Czech Republic .
<response> They have already signed an association agreement with the <organization>European Union</organization> and are both part of the <organization>Central European Free Trade Area</organization> , which also comprises <location>Hungary</location> , <location>Slovakia</location> and the <location>Czech Republic</location> . </response>
8970
Slovenia 's trade with Poland rose to $ 142.3 million in 1995 from $ 118.8 million in 1994 .
<response> <location>Slovenia</location> 's trade with <location>Poland</location> rose to $ 142.3 million in 1995 from $ 118.8 million in 1994 . </response>
8971
During his visit to Slovenia , Kwasniewski is also scheduled to meet Prime Minister Janez Drnovsek , representatives of Slovenian political parties and representatives of the Chamber of Economy .
<response> During his visit to <location>Slovenia</location> , <person>Kwasniewski</person> is also scheduled to meet Prime Minister <person>Janez Drnovsek</person> , representatives of <misc>Slovenian</misc> political parties and representatives of the <organization>Chamber of Economy</organization> . </response>
8972
Nationalists want Iliescu ousted for Hungary pact .
<response> Nationalists want <person>Iliescu</person> ousted for <location>Hungary</location> pact . </response>
8973
BUCHAREST 1996-08-27
<response> <location>BUCHAREST</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
8974
Junior Nationalist members of Romania 's ruling coalition called on Tuesday for the impeachment of President Ion Iliescu for backing a friendship treaty with neighbouring Hungary .
<response> Junior Nationalist members of <location>Romania</location> 's ruling coalition called on Tuesday for the impeachment of President <person>Ion Iliescu</person> for backing a friendship treaty with neighbouring <location>Hungary</location> . </response>
8975
Iliescu 's Party of Social Democracy , the senior coalition partner , immediately dismissed the National Unity Party ( PUNR ) demand as crude electioneering .
<response> <person>Iliescu</person> 's <organization>Party of Social Democracy</organization> , the senior coalition partner , immediately dismissed the <organization>National Unity Party</organization> ( <organization>PUNR</organization> ) demand as crude electioneering . </response>
8976
" It is a desperate move by the PUNR , which is losing its only reason for existing ahead of the electoral campaign , " said PDSR executive president Adrian Nastase .
<response> " It is a desperate move by the <organization>PUNR</organization> , which is losing its only reason for existing ahead of the electoral campaign , " said <organization>PDSR</organization> executive president <person>Adrian Nastase</person> . </response>
8977
" This treaty is both necessary and good , " Nastase said , adding that the PUNR 's stance was threatening its position in the government .
<response> " This treaty is both necessary and good , " <person>Nastase</person> said , adding that the <organization>PUNR</organization> 's stance was threatening its position in the government . </response>
8978
The treaty agreed unexpectedly two weeks ago will end years of disputes over the status of Romania 's large ethnic Hungarian minority .
<response> The treaty agreed unexpectedly two weeks ago will end years of disputes over the status of <location>Romania</location> 's large ethnic <misc>Hungarian</misc> minority . </response>
8979
It will also boost both countries ' chances of admission to NATO and the European Union .
<response> It will also boost both countries ' chances of admission to <organization>NATO</organization> and the <organization>European Union</organization> . </response>
8980
" If they ( the PUNR ) are so vexed , they could leave the government ...
<response> " If they ( the <organization>PUNR</organization> ) are so vexed , they could leave the government ... </response>
8981
We might also help them to do it , if they go on like this , " he said .
<response> We might also help them to do it , if they go on like this , " he said . </response>
8982
The PUNR holds four key ministries -- justice , transport , agriculture and communications .
<response> The <organization>PUNR</organization> holds four key ministries -- justice , transport , agriculture and communications . </response>
8983
PUNR leader Gheorghe Funar said in a statement Iliescu , in power since the fall of communism in 1989 , should be impeached for treason for compromising on the issue of ethnic Hungarian minority rights in the treaty due to be signed next month .
<response> <organization>PUNR</organization> leader <person>Gheorghe Funar</person> said in a statement <person>Iliescu</person> , in power since the fall of communism in 1989 , should be impeached for treason for compromising on the issue of ethnic <misc>Hungarian</misc> minority rights in the treaty due to be signed next month . </response>
8984
Funar 's call came on the eve of the official launch of Iliescu 's campaign for a new term at November 3 polls .
<response> <person>Funar</person> 's call came on the eve of the official launch of <person>Iliescu</person> 's campaign for a new term at November 3 polls . </response>
8985
His appeal to the opposition to back his attempt to oust Iliescu was unlikely to succeed , analysts said .
<response> His appeal to the opposition to back his attempt to oust <person>Iliescu</person> was unlikely to succeed , analysts said . </response>
8986
Iliescu has invited political leaders to a meeting on Thursday to discuss the final form of the pact which both Romanian and Hungarian nationalists oppose for different reasons .
<response> <person>Iliescu</person> has invited political leaders to a meeting on Thursday to discuss the final form of the pact which both <misc>Romanian</misc> and <misc>Hungarian</misc> nationalists oppose for different reasons . </response>
8987
Presidential officials were not available to comment on the call for Iliescu 's impeachment .
<response> Presidential officials were not available to comment on the call for <person>Iliescu</person> 's impeachment . </response>
8988
Estonian MPS see little hope of electing president .
<response> <misc>Estonian</misc> MPS see little hope of electing president . </response>
8989
Belinda Goldsmith
<response> <person>Belinda Goldsmith</person> </response>
8990
TALLINN 1996-08-27
<response> <location>TALLINN</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
8991
Estonia 's parliament failed for a second time to elect a president on Tuesday , dealing a blow to incumbent Lennart Meri and pushing the country towards stalemate in its choice of a new head of state .
<response> <location>Estonia</location> 's parliament failed for a second time to elect a president on Tuesday , dealing a blow to incumbent <person>Lennart Meri</person> and pushing the country towards stalemate in its choice of a new head of state . </response>
8992
Neither Meri , who oversaw Estonia 's first steps into statehood after the collapse of the Soviet Union , nor his arch-rival , former communist Arnold Ruutel , have secured the 68 votes necessary from the 101-member parliament .
<response> Neither <person>Meri</person> , who oversaw <location>Estonia</location> 's first steps into statehood after the collapse of the <location>Soviet Union</location> , nor his arch-rival , former communist <person>Arnold Ruutel</person> , have secured the 68 votes necessary from the 101-member parliament . </response>
8993
Meri garnered 49 votes and Meri 34 in Tuesday 's ballot for the five-year presidency of Estonia .
<response> <person>Meri</person> garnered 49 votes and <person>Meri</person> 34 in Tuesday 's ballot for the five-year presidency of <location>Estonia</location> . </response>
8994
A third and final vote was due to be held when parliament reconvened on Tuesday but legislators were not expecting a clear result .
<response> A third and final vote was due to be held when parliament reconvened on Tuesday but legislators were not expecting a clear result . </response>
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If there is no result the decision will be ceded to an electoral college .
<response> If there is no result the decision will be ceded to an electoral college . </response>
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" The votes are a strong message to Meri that he is not favoured by some politicians any more , " Reform Party head Heiki Kranich told Reuters .
<response> " The votes are a strong message to <person>Meri</person> that he is not favoured by some politicians any more , " <organization>Reform Party</organization> head <person>Heiki Kranich</person> told <organization>Reuters</organization> . </response>
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Under a constitution agreed in 1992 , a year after independence , the president has no executive powers .
<response> Under a constitution agreed in 1992 , a year after independence , the president has no executive powers . </response>
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His only political role is to smoothe the functioning of government in periods of crisis .
<response> His only political role is to smoothe the functioning of government in periods of crisis . </response>
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But Meri , 67 , has been accused in parliament of taking too much power and not always consulting parliamentarians before making decisions .
<response> But <person>Meri</person> , 67 , has been accused in parliament of taking too much power and not always consulting parliamentarians before making decisions . </response>