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His relations with a leftist-led government have sometimes been tense .
<response> His relations with a leftist-led government have sometimes been tense . </response>
9001
His support in the first round of voting on Monday was much lower than expected , scoring only 45 votes , which political analysts put down as a vote of no confidence in his performance .
<response> His support in the first round of voting on Monday was much lower than expected , scoring only 45 votes , which political analysts put down as a vote of no confidence in his performance . </response>
9002
This support only inched up to 49 in the second vote .
<response> This support only inched up to 49 in the second vote . </response>
9003
Support for Ruutel , 68 , remained constant at 34 votes .
<response> Support for <person>Ruutel</person> , 68 , remained constant at 34 votes . </response>
9004
If the third vote fails to give either Meri or Ruutel 68 votes , the parliamentary speaker will convene an electoral college of 101 MPs and 273 local goverment representatives to hold a new poll that could include new nominations .
<response> If the third vote fails to give either <person>Meri</person> or <person>Ruutel</person> 68 votes , the parliamentary speaker will convene an electoral college of 101 MPs and 273 local goverment representatives to hold a new poll that could include new nominations . </response>
9005
This would be the first time that the former Soviet republic has had to call together an electoral college .
<response> This would be the first time that the former <misc>Soviet</misc> republic has had to call together an electoral college . </response>
9006
In its first presidential election in 1992 Meri won the necessary votes in in a parliamentary election against Ruutel .
<response> In its first presidential election in 1992 <person>Meri</person> won the necessary votes in in a parliamentary election against <person>Ruutel</person> . </response>
9007
Parliamentary organisers said the exact timetable remained unclear but it would probably take about a month to organise an electoral college which could also hold several rounds of voting before a clear winner emerges .
<response> Parliamentary organisers said the exact timetable remained unclear but it would probably take about a month to organise an electoral college which could also hold several rounds of voting before a clear winner emerges . </response>
9008
Estonia assembly fails to elect state president .
<response> <location>Estonia</location> assembly fails to elect state president . </response>
9009
TALLINN 1996-08-27
<response> <location>TALLINN</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
9010
The Estonian parliament failed for a third and final time to elect a new state president on Tuesday , refusing a second mandate for incumbent Lennart Meri .
<response> The <misc>Estonian</misc> parliament failed for a third and final time to elect a new state president on Tuesday , refusing a second mandate for incumbent <person>Lennart Meri</person> . </response>
9011
Neither Meri nor his rival Arnold Ruutel could garner the 68 votes needed from the 101 members of parliament to become president .
<response> Neither <person>Meri</person> nor his rival <person>Arnold Ruutel</person> could garner the 68 votes needed from the 101 members of parliament to become president . </response>
9012
In the third vote Meri won 52 and Ruutel won 32 votes .
<response> In the third vote <person>Meri</person> won 52 and <person>Ruutel</person> won 32 votes . </response>
9013
The final decision will now be made by a larger assembly .
<response> The final decision will now be made by a larger assembly . </response>
9014
Meri won 49 in a second vote earlier on Tuesday and 45 in the first on Monday .
<response> <person>Meri</person> won 49 in a second vote earlier on Tuesday and 45 in the first on Monday . </response>
9015
Ruutel won 34 votes in the first two secret ballots .
<response> <person>Ruutel</person> won 34 votes in the first two secret ballots . </response>
9016
Enn Markvart , chairman of the National Election Commission said 96 members of parliament cast votes , with one ballot paper invalid and 11 abstentions .
<response> <person>Enn Markvart</person> , chairman of the <organization>National Election Commission</organization> said 96 members of parliament cast votes , with one ballot paper invalid and 11 abstentions . </response>
9017
The election will now go before an electoral college involving MPs and local government representatives that will be convened by the parliamentary Speaker in the next day or so .
<response> The election will now go before an electoral college involving MPs and local government representatives that will be convened by the parliamentary Speaker in the next day or so . </response>
9018
It could take up to a month before a new vote but the timetable is not yet clear .
<response> It could take up to a month before a new vote but the timetable is not yet clear . </response>
9019
This is the first time the former Soviet republic has had to convene such a group .
<response> This is the first time the former <misc>Soviet</misc> republic has had to convene such a group . </response>
9020
Albania charges Briton with child sex abuse .
<response> <location>Albania</location> charges <misc>Briton</misc> with child sex abuse . </response>
9021
TIRANA 1996-08-27
<response> <location>TIRANA</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
9022
Albanian authorities have arrested and charged a British man for sexually abusing two young boys , a Tirana prosecutor said on Tuesday .
<response> <misc>Albanian</misc> authorities have arrested and charged a <misc>British</misc> man for sexually abusing two young boys , a <location>Tirana</location> prosecutor said on Tuesday . </response>
9023
" We have arrested him and charged him with these shameful acts of sex abuse of little children , " prosecutor Adnan Xhelili told Reuters .
<response> " We have arrested him and charged him with these shameful acts of sex abuse of little children , " prosecutor <person>Adnan Xhelili</person> told <organization>Reuters</organization> . </response>
9024
Xhelili said Paul Thompson , 34 , from Wiltshire , was arrested on Sunday in a hotel in the Adriatic resort of Durres , 45 km ( 30 miles ) west of Tirana .
<response> <person>Xhelili</person> said <person>Paul Thompson</person> , 34 , from <location>Wiltshire</location> , was arrested on Sunday in a hotel in the <misc>Adriatic</misc> resort of <location>Durres</location> , 45 km ( 30 miles ) west of <location>Tirana</location> . </response>
9025
Thompson has denied the charges .
<response> <person>Thompson</person> has denied the charges . </response>
9026
He could face up to five years in jail if convicted .
<response> He could face up to five years in jail if convicted . </response>
9027
Xhelili said Thompson , who is divorced , said he befriended the boys , both aged under 10 , because they reminded him of his own children who live with his former wife in London .
<response> <person>Xhelili</person> said <person>Thompson</person> , who is divorced , said he befriended the boys , both aged under 10 , because they reminded him of his own children who live with his former wife in <location>London</location> . </response>
9028
The prosecutor 's office said no date had yet been set for a trial to begin as investigations had first to be completed .
<response> The prosecutor 's office said no date had yet been set for a trial to begin as investigations had first to be completed . </response>
9029
The British embassy in Tirana said it had sent an embassy official to talk to Thompson who is being held in jail .
<response> The <misc>British</misc> embassy in <location>Tirana</location> said it had sent an embassy official to talk to <person>Thompson</person> who is being held in jail . </response>
9030
The age of consent for heterosexual and homosexual sex in Albania is 14 .
<response> The age of consent for heterosexual and homosexual sex in <location>Albania</location> is 14 . </response>
9031
A large number of destitute children can be seen begging in the streets of impoverished Albania , especially in towns and resorts visited by foreigners .
<response> A large number of destitute children can be seen begging in the streets of impoverished <location>Albania</location> , especially in towns and resorts visited by foreigners . </response>
9032
Estonia assembly again fails to elect president .
<response> <location>Estonia</location> assembly again fails to elect president . </response>
9033
TALLINN 1996-08-27
<response> <location>TALLINN</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
9034
Estonia 's parliament again failed to elect a new state president on Tuesday when neither of two candidates secured a majority in second-round voting .
<response> <location>Estonia</location> 's parliament again failed to elect a new state president on Tuesday when neither of two candidates secured a majority in second-round voting . </response>
9035
Incumbent president Lennart Meri won 49 votes compared to 34 won by his rival , deputy Parliamentary Speaker Arnold Ruutel .
<response> Incumbent president <person>Lennart Meri</person> won 49 votes compared to 34 won by his rival , deputy Parliamentary Speaker <person>Arnold Ruutel</person> . </response>
9036
But Meri 's support was not enough for the 68 needed for election and a third secret ballot will take place later in the day ( 1300 GMT ) , parliamentary officials said .
<response> But <person>Meri</person> 's support was not enough for the 68 needed for election and a third secret ballot will take place later in the day ( 1300 <misc>GMT</misc> ) , parliamentary officials said . </response>
9037
To win a clear mandate for the five-year presidential term , a candidate must secure 68 votes from the 101-member parliament .
<response> To win a clear mandate for the five-year presidential term , a candidate must secure 68 votes from the 101-member parliament . </response>
9038
Enn Markvart , Chairman of the National Election Commission , said 96 members of parliament voted in the second round , with 12 abstentions and one ballot paper invalid .
<response> <person>Enn Markvart</person> , Chairman of the <organization>National Election Commission</organization> , said 96 members of parliament voted in the second round , with 12 abstentions and one ballot paper invalid . </response>
9039
On Monday , in the first round of voting , Meri secured 45 votes and Ruutel 34 .
<response> On Monday , in the first round of voting , <person>Meri</person> secured 45 votes and <person>Ruutel</person> 34 . </response>
9040
Meri 's popularity has suffered in recent years , with politicians criticising him for taking too much power and acting without consulting parliament .
<response> <person>Meri</person> 's popularity has suffered in recent years , with politicians criticising him for taking too much power and acting without consulting parliament . </response>
9041
If a third round of voting fails to give either candidate 68 votes , the parliamentary speaker has to convene an electoral college of all 101 MPs and 273 local government representatives for a new vote that could take up to a month .
<response> If a third round of voting fails to give either candidate 68 votes , the parliamentary speaker has to convene an electoral college of all 101 MPs and 273 local government representatives for a new vote that could take up to a month . </response>
9042
Slovak women visited Dutroux , police say .
<response> <misc>Slovak</misc> women visited <person>Dutroux</person> , police say . </response>
9043
Peter Laca
<response> <person>Peter Laca</person> </response>
9044
BRATISLAVA 1996-08-27
<response> <location>BRATISLAVA</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
9045
Marc Dutroux , the chief accused in Belgium 's sensational child murder and sex abuse case , visited Slovakia a number of times and about 10 young Slovak women went to Belgium at his invitation , police said on Tuesday .
<response> <person>Marc Dutroux</person> , the chief accused in <location>Belgium</location> 's sensational child murder and sex abuse case , visited <location>Slovakia</location> a number of times and about 10 young <misc>Slovak</misc> women went to <location>Belgium</location> at his invitation , police said on Tuesday . </response>
9046
But they have difficulty remembering what happened there , perhaps because of drugs , and are unsure whether they were filmed for pornography , Rudolf Gajdos , head of the Slovak office of Interpol , told Reuters .
<response> But they have difficulty remembering what happened there , perhaps because of drugs , and are unsure whether they were filmed for pornography , <person>Rudolf Gajdos</person> , head of the <misc>Slovak</misc> office of <organization>Interpol</organization> , told <organization>Reuters</organization> . </response>
9047
Although Gajdos spoke of " girls " his deputy , Eva Boudova , said the case involved about 10 young women in their early 20s .
<response> Although <person>Gajdos</person> spoke of " girls " his deputy , <person>Eva Boudova</person> , said the case involved about 10 young women in their early 20s . </response>
9048
" The police interrogated several Slovak girls who said that they had been invited by Mark Dutroux to visit Belgium , " Gajdos said .
<response> " The police interrogated several <misc>Slovak</misc> girls who said that they had been invited by <person>Mark Dutroux</person> to visit <location>Belgium</location> , " <person>Gajdos</person> said . </response>
9049
" The girls said they went to Belgium voluntarily and the police suspect that they were used to act in pornographic films . "
<response> " The girls said they went to <location>Belgium</location> voluntarily and the police suspect that they were used to act in pornographic films . " </response>
9050
" The police suspect ( the girls ) were under the influence of drugs as some girls admitted they took unspecified pills . "
<response> " The police suspect ( the girls ) were under the influence of drugs as some girls admitted they took unspecified pills . " </response>
9051
" We have suspicions of a rape , but the police still have to find the victim , " Gajdos added .
<response> " We have suspicions of a rape , but the police still have to find the victim , " <person>Gajdos</person> added . </response>
9052
Dutroux 's last visit to Slovakia was reported to have been as recent as July .
<response> <person>Dutroux</person> 's last visit to <location>Slovakia</location> was reported to have been as recent as July . </response>
9053
Slovak police are also cooperating with Belgium in the search for An Marchal and Eefje Lambrecks , who went missing last August .
<response> <misc>Slovak</misc> police are also cooperating with <location>Belgium</location> in the search for <person>An Marchal</person> and <person>Eefje Lambrecks</person> , who went missing last August . </response>
9054
Dutroux , 39 , who was charged last week with the abduction and illegal imprisonment of two other girls aged 14 and 12 , is one of several suspects in the Marchal and Lambrecks case .
<response> <person>Dutroux</person> , 39 , who was charged last week with the abduction and illegal imprisonment of two other girls aged 14 and 12 , is one of several suspects in the <person>Marchal</person> and <person>Lambrecks</person> case . </response>
9055
Last Saturday he led police to the bodies of two other girls , aged eight , who died of starvation this year after their abduction in June , 1995 .
<response> Last Saturday he led police to the bodies of two other girls , aged eight , who died of starvation this year after their abduction in June , 1995 . </response>
9056
The Czech office of Interpol said on Friday it would neither confirm nor deny that Dutroux had been in the Czech Republic , Slovakia 's western neighbour and former federation partner .
<response> The <misc>Czech</misc> office of <organization>Interpol</organization> said on Friday it would neither confirm nor deny that <person>Dutroux</person> had been in the <location>Czech Republic</location> , <location>Slovakia</location> 's western neighbour and former federation partner . </response>
9057
Belgian police said an officer had visited Bratislava to talk with Slovak detectives about An and Eefje and other disappearances , and he planned to go also to Prague .
<response> <misc>Belgian</misc> police said an officer had visited <location>Bratislava</location> to talk with <misc>Slovak</misc> detectives about <person>An</person> and <person>Eefje</person> and other disappearances , and he planned to go also to <location>Prague</location> . </response>
9058
WEATHER - Conditions at CIS airports - August 27 .
<response> WEATHER - Conditions at <location>CIS</location> airports - August 27 . </response>
9059
MOSCOW 1996-08-27
<response> <location>MOSCOW</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
9060
No closures of airports due to bad weather are expected in the Commonwealth of Independent States on August 28 and August 29 , the Russian Weather Service said on Tuesday .
<response> No closures of airports due to bad weather are expected in the <location>Commonwealth of Independent States</location> on August 28 and August 29 , the <organization>Russian Weather Service</organization> said on Tuesday . </response>
9061
-- Moscow Newsroom +7095 941 8520
<response> -- <organization>Moscow Newsroom</organization> +7095 941 8520 </response>
9062
Russian serial killer strikes again .
<response> <misc>Russian</misc> serial killer strikes again . </response>
9063
MOSCOW 1996-08-27
<response> <location>MOSCOW</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
9064
Russian police in the Urals city of Perm are on the trail of a serial killer who has claimed his seventh victim in just a few months , Itar-Tass news agency said on Tuesday .
<response> <misc>Russian</misc> police in the <misc>Urals</misc> city of <location>Perm</location> are on the trail of a serial killer who has claimed his seventh victim in just a few months , <organization>Itar-Tass</organization> news agency said on Tuesday . </response>
9065
In the latest attack , the killer raped and stabbed a young woman in a lift , leaving her body on a landing .
<response> In the latest attack , the killer raped and stabbed a young woman in a lift , leaving her body on a landing . </response>
9066
Tass did not say exactly when it took place .
<response> <organization>Tass</organization> did not say exactly when it took place . </response>
9067
Police earlier released a suspect after women who had survived an attack failed to identify him .
<response> Police earlier released a suspect after women who had survived an attack failed to identify him . </response>
9068
Russian army , Chechens open new round of talks .
<response> <misc>Russian</misc> army , <misc>Chechens</misc> open new round of talks . </response>
9069
MOSCOW 1996-08-27
<response> <location>MOSCOW</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
9070
Russia 's military commander in Chechnya began new talks with separatist chief-of-staff Aslan Maskhadov on Tuesday , Itar-Tass news agency said .
<response> <location>Russia</location> 's military commander in <location>Chechnya</location> began new talks with separatist chief-of-staff <person>Aslan Maskhadov</person> on Tuesday , <organization>Itar-Tass</organization> news agency said . </response>
9071
Tass said the talks were taking place in the settlement of Novye Atagi , some 20 km ( 12 miles ) south of the Chechen capital Grozny .
<response> <organization>Tass</organization> said the talks were taking place in the settlement of <location>Novye Atagi</location> , some 20 km ( 12 miles ) south of the <misc>Chechen</misc> capital <location>Grozny</location> . </response>
9072
The talks had been postponed while the Russians waited for the rebels to return arms and ammunition seized from Russian soldiers at the weekend .
<response> The talks had been postponed while the <misc>Russians</misc> waited for the rebels to return arms and ammunition seized from <misc>Russian</misc> soldiers at the weekend . </response>
9073
The Chechens said on Monday they had returned all the weapons , which they said were seized by a renegade group .
<response> The <misc>Chechens</misc> said on Monday they had returned all the weapons , which they said were seized by a renegade group . </response>
9074
The talks between Maskhadov and Russia 's Vyacheslav Tikhomirov are aimed at putting the finishing touches to a ceasefire sealed last week in talks with Russian security chief Alexander Lebed .
<response> The talks between <person>Maskhadov</person> and <location>Russia</location> 's <person>Vyacheslav Tikhomirov</person> are aimed at putting the finishing touches to a ceasefire sealed last week in talks with <misc>Russian</misc> security chief <person>Alexander Lebed</person> . </response>
9075
Lebed , who met Russian Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin on Monday to discuss the progress he made on a political settlement for the breakaway region , has been seeking a meeting with President Boris Yeltsin , who started a holiday near Moscow on Monday .
<response> <person>Lebed</person> , who met <misc>Russian</misc> Prime Minister <person>Viktor Chernomyrdin</person> on Monday to discuss the progress he made on a political settlement for the breakaway region , has been seeking a meeting with President <person>Boris Yeltsin</person> , who started a holiday near <location>Moscow</location> on Monday . </response>
9076
Argentine bishop reminds cabinet of Commandments .
<response> <misc>Argentine</misc> bishop reminds cabinet of Commandments . </response>
9077
BUENOS AIRES , Argentina 1996-08-27
<response> <location>BUENOS AIRES</location> , <location>Argentina</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
9078
The Archbishop of Buenos Aires said on Tuesday the first thing he would do if elected president of Argentina would be to put up posters of the Ten Commandments in government offices .
<response> The Archbishop of <location>Buenos Aires</location> said on Tuesday the first thing he would do if elected president of <location>Argentina</location> would be to put up posters of the <misc>Ten Commandments</misc> in government offices . </response>
9079
" They asked me what would be the first thing I would do if I were president , and I said the first thing I would do would be to resign straight away , " Archbishop Antonio Quarracino said at a sermon attended by several cabinet ministers .
<response> " They asked me what would be the first thing I would do if I were president , and I said the first thing I would do would be to resign straight away , " Archbishop <person>Antonio Quarracino</person> said at a sermon attended by several cabinet ministers . </response>
9080
" But before going , I would have big signs put up in all government offices , those to do with justice , in all sectors , with the Ten Commandments , " he added .
<response> " But before going , I would have big signs put up in all government offices , those to do with justice , in all sectors , with the <misc>Ten Commandments</misc> , " he added . </response>
9081
Argentina 's top Roman Catholic cleric said the Biblical commandment " Thou shalt not steal " would get special emphasis " because it has to be about the most common thing these days . "
<response> <location>Argentina</location> 's top <misc>Roman Catholic</misc> cleric said the <misc>Biblical</misc> commandment " Thou shalt not steal " would get special emphasis " because it has to be about the most common thing these days . " </response>
9082
Quarracino and other Church leaders are regular critics of the government 's free-market economic policy .
<response> <person>Quarracino</person> and other Church leaders are regular critics of the government 's free-market economic policy . </response>
9083
Brazil 's Eletropaulo names new president .
<response> <location>Brazil</location> 's <organization>Eletropaulo</organization> names new president . </response>
9084
SAO PAULO 1996-08-27
<response> <person>SAO PAULO</person> 1996-08-27 </response>
9085
Sao Paulo state power firm Eletropaulo said it has named Eduardo Bernini as new president , replacing Emmanuel Sobral , who will head a secretariat at the Transportation Ministry .
<response> <location>Sao Paulo</location> state power firm <organization>Eletropaulo</organization> said it has named <person>Eduardo Bernini</person> as new president , replacing <person>Emmanuel Sobral</person> , who will head a secretariat at the <organization>Transportation Ministry</organization> . </response>
9086
Bernini is expected to take office Thursday , a Eletropaulo spokeswoman said .
<response> <person>Bernini</person> is expected to take office Thursday , a <organization>Eletropaulo</organization> spokeswoman said . </response>
9087
-- Romina Nicaretta , Sao Paulo newsroom , 5511 232 4411 .
<response> -- <person>Romina Nicaretta</person> , <location>Sao Paulo</location> newsroom , 5511 232 4411 . </response>
9088
Dutch government wo n't pay ransom for kidnap victims .
<response> <misc>Dutch</misc> government wo n't pay ransom for kidnap victims . </response>
9089
SAN JOSE , Costa Rica 1996-08-27
<response> <location>SAN JOSE</location> , <location>Costa Rica</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
9090
The Netherlands government has ruled out paying ransom money for a Dutch couple kidnapped from their farm , while Costa Rican authorities said on Tuesday they had no leads in the case .
<response> <location>The Netherlands</location> government has ruled out paying ransom money for a <misc>Dutch</misc> couple kidnapped from their farm , while <misc>Costa Rican</misc> authorities said on Tuesday they had no leads in the case . </response>
9091
" We have not had contact with the kidnappers nor do we have any leads to take us to where they might be held , " Chief of Judicial Police Manuel Alvarado told Reuters .
<response> " We have not had contact with the kidnappers nor do we have any leads to take us to where they might be held , " Chief of <organization>Judicial Police</organization> <person>Manuel Alvarado</person> told <organization>Reuters</organization> . </response>
9092
Hurte Sierd Zylstra and his wife , Jetsi Hendrika Coers , both 50 , were abducted from the teak plantation they managed late Saturday or early Sunday by at least two men demanding $ 1.5 million ransom , authorities said .
<response> <person>Hurte Sierd Zylstra</person> and his wife , <person>Jetsi Hendrika Coers</person> , both 50 , were abducted from the teak plantation they managed late Saturday or early Sunday by at least two men demanding $ 1.5 million ransom , authorities said . </response>
9093
Costa Rican officials on Monday had given different names for the couple .
<response> <misc>Costa Rican</misc> officials on Monday had given different names for the couple . </response>
9094
Anton Schutte , an official with the embassy for Belgium , the Netherlands and Luxembourg , said the Dutch government had ruled out paying any money in ransom . "
<response> <person>Anton Schutte</person> , an official with the embassy for <location>Belgium</location> , the <location>Netherlands</location> and <location>Luxembourg</location> , said the <misc>Dutch</misc> government had ruled out paying any money in ransom . " </response>
9095
We 're looking at a criminal act that has no political aspect as far as what we can tell , " Schutte added .
<response> We 're looking at a criminal act that has no political aspect as far as what we can tell , " <person>Schutte</person> added . </response>
9096
A note with the ransom demand was left in the couple 's car , which was used in the kidnapping , Schutte told a news conference on Monday .
<response> A note with the ransom demand was left in the couple 's car , which was used in the kidnapping , <person>Schutte</person> told a news conference on Monday . </response>
9097
He said the note , believed to have been hand-written in Spanish and signed by the victims , was addressed to Ebe Huizinga , another Dutch citizen who owns the tree plantation . "
<response> He said the note , believed to have been hand-written in <misc>Spanish</misc> and signed by the victims , was addressed to <person>Ebe Huizinga</person> , another <misc>Dutch</misc> citizen who owns the tree plantation . " </response>
9098
Depending on you , we will either live or die , " it said .
<response> Depending on you , we will either live or die , " it said . </response>
9099
Alvarado said the car was abandoned about 40 miles ( 60 km ) north of the couple 's house but said that did not indicate the kidnappers intended to take their victims into neighbouring Nicaragua .
<response> <person>Alvarado</person> said the car was abandoned about 40 miles ( 60 km ) north of the couple 's house but said that did not indicate the kidnappers intended to take their victims into neighbouring <location>Nicaragua</location> . </response>