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9100 | The farm is in the border region where a German tourist and a Swiss tour guide were kidnapped last New Year 's Eve by a heavily armed band led by a former Nicaraguan guerrilla . | <response> The farm is in the border region where a <misc>German</misc> tourist and a <misc>Swiss</misc> tour guide were kidnapped last New Year 's Eve by a heavily armed band led by a former <misc>Nicaraguan</misc> guerrilla . </response> |
9101 | The two were held for 71 days until relatives paid a ransom . | <response> The two were held for 71 days until relatives paid a ransom . </response> |
9102 | Two of the suspected abductors have since been arrested . | <response> Two of the suspected abductors have since been arrested . </response> |
9103 | Venezuela unions harden towards CVG privatization . | <response> <location>Venezuela</location> unions harden towards <organization>CVG</organization> privatization . </response> |
9104 | CARACAS 1996-08-27 | <response> <location>CARACAS</location> 1996-08-27 </response> |
9105 | A swell of protest is growing within Venezuela 's trade unions at the proposed year-end privatization of the state-owned holding company Corporacion Venezolana de Guayana ( CVG ) , CVG union leaders said Tuesday . | <response> A swell of protest is growing within <location>Venezuela</location> 's trade unions at the proposed year-end privatization of the state-owned holding company <organization>Corporacion Venezolana de Guayana</organization> ( <organization>CVG</organization> ) , <organization>CVG</organization> union leaders said Tuesday . </response> |
9106 | " We oppose the way the government is proceeding with the sale , " Ramon Machuca , Sidor trade union Secretary General and member of union-based opposition party Radical Cause , told reporters . | <response> " We oppose the way the government is proceeding with the sale , " <person>Ramon Machuca</person> , <organization>Sidor</organization> trade union Secretary General and member of union-based opposition party <organization>Radical Cause</organization> , told reporters . </response> |
9107 | " We do n't believe the government will make its timetable , " he added . | <response> " We do n't believe the government will make its timetable , " he added . </response> |
9108 | Sidor is the CVG 's steel-producing arm , slated for a December sale worth an estimated $ 1.5 billion . | <response> <organization>Sidor</organization> is the <organization>CVG</organization> 's steel-producing arm , slated for a December sale worth an estimated $ 1.5 billion . </response> |
9109 | The CVG 's aluminum companies Venalum and Alucasa are also scheduled to be sold early 1997 . | <response> The <organization>CVG</organization> 's aluminum companies <organization>Venalum</organization> and <organization>Alucasa</organization> are also scheduled to be sold early 1997 . </response> |
9110 | Arguing that CVG 's privatization would result in some 13,000 layoffs , compared to the government 's estimated 1,500 , CVG 's union leaders told reporters they would strike and stage protests if their concerns were not addressed . | <response> Arguing that <organization>CVG</organization> 's privatization would result in some 13,000 layoffs , compared to the government 's estimated 1,500 , <organization>CVG</organization> 's union leaders told reporters they would strike and stage protests if their concerns were not addressed . </response> |
9111 | " We oppose any privatization that hurts workers ' welfare and does not take into account its social impact , " they said . | <response> " We oppose any privatization that hurts workers ' welfare and does not take into account its social impact , " they said . </response> |
9112 | The opposition party Radical Cause controls all of the unionized workers at the CVG heavy industry complex and has systematically opposed all government legislation in congress . | <response> The opposition party <organization>Radical Cause</organization> controls all of the unionized workers at the <organization>CVG</organization> heavy industry complex and has systematically opposed all government legislation in congress . </response> |
9113 | -- Omar Lugo , Caracas newsroom , 582 834405 | <response> -- <person>Omar Lugo</person> , <location>Caracas</location> newsroom , 582 834405 </response> |
9114 | Nicaraguan drunks fear " lovebite " bandit . | <response> <misc>Nicaraguan</misc> drunks fear " lovebite " bandit . </response> |
9115 | MANAGUA , Nicaragua 1996-08-27 | <response> <location>MANAGUA</location> , <location>Nicaragua</location> 1996-08-27 </response> |
9116 | Heavy drinkers in a Nicaraguan city were searching for someone who has covered them in " lovebites " while they were passed out in a drunken stupor , a local newspaper reported on Tuesday . | <response> Heavy drinkers in a <misc>Nicaraguan</misc> city were searching for someone who has covered them in " lovebites " while they were passed out in a drunken stupor , a local newspaper reported on Tuesday . </response> |
9117 | The dreaded " chupabolos " -- " drunksucker " -- preys on men who have passed out in the streets of Matagalpa , 80 miles ( 130 kms ) north of Managua , placing hickey-like " lovebites " on various parts of their bodies , El Nuevo Diario reported . | <response> The dreaded " chupabolos " -- " drunksucker " -- preys on men who have passed out in the streets of <location>Matagalpa</location> , 80 miles ( 130 kms ) north of <location>Managua</location> , placing hickey-like " lovebites " on various parts of their bodies , <organization>El Nuevo Diario</organization> reported . </response> |
9118 | Enraged drunks and street people in this town known for its machismo have organised a so-far unsuccessful search for the culprit who finds victims in the dark streets surrounding a local market . | <response> Enraged drunks and street people in this town known for its machismo have organised a so-far unsuccessful search for the culprit who finds victims in the dark streets surrounding a local market . </response> |
9119 | The total number of victims was still unknown . | <response> The total number of victims was still unknown . </response> |
9120 | The first of the victims were two vagrants who slept in an abandoned car in front of a local bank , the newspaper said . | <response> The first of the victims were two vagrants who slept in an abandoned car in front of a local bank , the newspaper said . </response> |
9121 | In spite of the collective fear gripping Matagalpa 's drinkers , local women expressed little sympathy . | <response> In spite of the collective fear gripping <location>Matagalpa</location> 's drinkers , local women expressed little sympathy . </response> |
9122 | " Its just desserts for all the ' bolos ' ( drunkards ) who sleep in the streets of our beautiful town , " said a woman who worked in the local market . | <response> " Its just desserts for all the ' bolos ' ( drunkards ) who sleep in the streets of our beautiful town , " said a woman who worked in the local market . </response> |
9123 | Brazil likely to turn Banespa federal bank - paper . | <response> <location>Brazil</location> likely to turn <organization>Banespa</organization> federal bank - paper . </response> |
9124 | SAO PAULO 1996-08-27 | <response> <person>SAO PAULO</person> 1996-08-27 </response> |
9125 | Brazil is likely to turn Sao Paulo state bank Banespa into a federal bank in a prior step to privatization , according to unnamed government sources , O Globo daily said . | <response> <location>Brazil</location> is likely to turn <location>Sao Paulo</location> state bank <organization>Banespa</organization> into a federal bank in a prior step to privatization , according to unnamed government sources , <organization>O Globo</organization> daily said . </response> |
9126 | The newspaper said the Central Bank special administration of Banespa ends in December 30 and after that the bank has to be liquidated or turned into a federal bank since there are no conditions to return Banespa to Sao Paulo state government . | <response> The newspaper said the <organization>Central Bank</organization> special administration of <organization>Banespa</organization> ends in December 30 and after that the bank has to be liquidated or turned into a federal bank since there are no conditions to return <organization>Banespa</organization> to <location>Sao Paulo</location> state government . </response> |
9127 | A Central Bank spokesman said he could not confirm or deny the report . | <response> A <organization>Central Bank</organization> spokesman said he could not confirm or deny the report . </response> |
9128 | Banespa has been under central bank special temporary administration since December 1994 . | <response> <organization>Banespa</organization> has been under central bank special temporary administration since December 1994 . </response> |
9129 | The central bank management could be lifted if Sao Paulo state decided to take part in the recent federal government 's plan to restructure state banks . | <response> The central bank management could be lifted if <location>Sao Paulo</location> state decided to take part in the recent federal government 's plan to restructure state banks . </response> |
9130 | Under the plan , the federal government would provide 100 percent of the financing needed to restructure debt of state banks being privatized , liquidated or turned into development banks . | <response> Under the plan , the federal government would provide 100 percent of the financing needed to restructure debt of state banks being privatized , liquidated or turned into development banks . </response> |
9131 | It also offers to refinance up to 50 percent of the debt held by state banks whose governments decide to keep control of their banks . | <response> It also offers to refinance up to 50 percent of the debt held by state banks whose governments decide to keep control of their banks . </response> |
9132 | Although the plan was designed under terms proposed by Sao Paulo state governor Mario Covas , he has showed no interest in taking part in the plan because Sao Paulo 's debt with Banespa has increased sharply , O Globo said . | <response> Although the plan was designed under terms proposed by <location>Sao Paulo</location> state governor <person>Mario Covas</person> , he has showed no interest in taking part in the plan because <location>Sao Paulo</location> 's debt with <organization>Banespa</organization> has increased sharply , <organization>O Globo</organization> said . </response> |
9133 | Sao Paulo state 's debt is now estimated at 19 billion reais . | <response> <location>Sao Paulo</location> state 's debt is now estimated at 19 billion reais . </response> |
9134 | O Globo also said another delicate case to be solved involves private bank Bamerindus . | <response> <organization>O Globo</organization> also said another delicate case to be solved involves private bank <organization>Bamerindus</organization> . </response> |
9135 | The newspaper said Bamerindus has sent to the Central Bank a proposal for restructuring combined with a request for a 90-day credit line , paying four percent a year plus the Basic Interest Rate of the Central Bank ( TBC ) . | <response> The newspaper said <organization>Bamerindus</organization> has sent to the <organization>Central Bank</organization> a proposal for restructuring combined with a request for a 90-day credit line , paying four percent a year plus the Basic Interest Rate of the <organization>Central Bank</organization> ( <organization>TBC</organization> ) . </response> |
9136 | O Globo also said the loan would give Bamerindus time to sell assets . | <response> <organization>O Globo</organization> also said the loan would give <organization>Bamerindus</organization> time to sell assets . </response> |
9137 | Bamerindus , Brazil 's fourth-largest private bank , has been facing liquidity troubles . | <response> <organization>Bamerindus</organization> , <location>Brazil</location> 's fourth-largest private bank , has been facing liquidity troubles . </response> |
9138 | Bamerindus declined to comment on negotiations being held with the Central Bank . | <response> <organization>Bamerindus</organization> declined to comment on negotiations being held with the <organization>Central Bank</organization> . </response> |
9139 | -- Fatima Cristina , Sao Paulo newsroom , 55-11-2324411 | <response> -- <person>Fatima Cristina</person> , <location>Sao Paulo</location> newsroom , 55-11-2324411 </response> |
9140 | Czech Republic 's Havel to tour Brazil in September . | <response> <location>Czech Republic</location> 's <person>Havel</person> to tour <location>Brazil</location> in September . </response> |
9141 | BRASILIA 1996-08-27 | <response> <location>BRASILIA</location> 1996-08-27 </response> |
9142 | Czech Republic President Vaclav Havel is scheduled to make an official visit to Brazil Sept . | <response> <location>Czech Republic</location> President <person>Vaclav Havel</person> is scheduled to make an official visit to <location>Brazil</location> Sept . </response> |
9143 | 15-21 , Brazil 's Foreign Relations Ministry said on Tuesday . | <response> 15-21 , <location>Brazil</location> 's Foreign Relations Ministry said on Tuesday . </response> |
9144 | Havel is due to meet with his Brazilian counterpart Fernando Henrique Cardoso in the capital Brasilia and will visit the cities of Manaus , Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro . | <response> <person>Havel</person> is due to meet with his <misc>Brazilian</misc> counterpart <person>Fernando Henrique Cardoso</person> in the capital <location>Brasilia</location> and will visit the cities of Manaus , <location>Sao Paulo</location> and <location>Rio de Janeiro</location> . </response> |
9145 | Also due to visit Brazil in September are South Korean President Kim Young Sam and German Chancellor Helmut Kohl . | <response> Also due to visit <location>Brazil</location> in September are <misc>South Korean</misc> President <person>Kim Young Sam</person> and <misc>German</misc> Chancellor <person>Helmut Kohl</person> . </response> |
9146 | Former Argentine benevolent dictator Alejandro Lanusse dies . | <response> Former <misc>Argentine</misc> benevolent dictator <person>Alejandro Lanusse</person> dies . </response> |
9147 | BUENOS AIRES 1996-08-26 | <response> <location>BUENOS AIRES</location> 1996-08-26 </response> |
9148 | Alejandro Lanusse , the former dictator who ruled Argentina for two years , died at age 78 on Monday . | <response> <person>Alejandro Lanusse</person> , the former dictator who ruled <location>Argentina</location> for two years , died at age 78 on Monday . </response> |
9149 | Lanusse died after being brought to a hospital a week ago following a fall at home that resulted in a blood clot in the brain . | <response> <person>Lanusse</person> died after being brought to a hospital a week ago following a fall at home that resulted in a blood clot in the brain . </response> |
9150 | He was operated on earlier in the week but failed to recover from surgery . | <response> He was operated on earlier in the week but failed to recover from surgery . </response> |
9151 | The former dictator , who ruled from 1971 to 1973 , was best known for allowing Juan Domingo Peron , Argentina 's famed populist leader , to return to Argentina after 17 years of forced exile . | <response> The former dictator , who ruled from 1971 to 1973 , was best known for allowing <person>Juan Domingo Peron</person> , <location>Argentina</location> 's famed populist leader , to return to <location>Argentina</location> after 17 years of forced exile . </response> |
9152 | Lanusse took over the leadership of the country after five years of dictatorship . | <response> <person>Lanusse</person> took over the leadership of the country after five years of dictatorship . </response> |
9153 | But unlike his two predecessors , Juan Carlos Ongania and Marcelo Levingston , who ruled Argentina with an iron hand , Lanusse steered the country toward democracy . | <response> But unlike his two predecessors , <person>Juan Carlos</person> Ongania and <person>Marcelo Levingston</person> , who ruled <location>Argentina</location> with an iron hand , <person>Lanusse</person> steered the country toward democracy . </response> |
9154 | That resulted in general elections in March 1973 when the Peronists led by Hector Campora and Vicente Solano Lima returned to power . | <response> That resulted in general elections in March 1973 when the <organization>Peronists</organization> led by <person>Hector Campora</person> and <person>Vicente Solano Lima</person> returned to power . </response> |
9155 | Lanusse was a candidate in the election but failed to defeat his old adversories and never returned to public office . | <response> <person>Lanusse</person> was a candidate in the election but failed to defeat his old adversories and never returned to public office . </response> |
9156 | He was imprisoned for four years in 1951 for taking part in a coup attempt to overthrow Peron led by General Benjamin Menendez . | <response> He was imprisoned for four years in 1951 for taking part in a coup attempt to overthrow <person>Peron</person> led by General <person>Benjamin Menendez</person> . </response> |
9157 | Lanusse 's rule saw the gradual rise of left-wing activism which culminated in another period of brutal Argentine dictatorship from 1976 to 1983 , during which the military launched its " dirty war " that resulted in 10,000 missing people . | <response> <person>Lanusse</person> 's rule saw the gradual rise of left-wing activism which culminated in another period of brutal <misc>Argentine</misc> dictatorship from 1976 to 1983 , during which the military launched its " dirty war " that resulted in 10,000 missing people . </response> |
9158 | In his autobiography published in 1990 , Lanusse described himself as a military man with " democratic ideas . " | <response> In his autobiography published in 1990 , <person>Lanusse</person> described himself as a military man with " democratic ideas . " </response> |
9159 | He was born in Buenos Aires in 1918 and married Ileana Bell with whom he had nine children . | <response> He was born in <location>Buenos Aires</location> in 1918 and married <person>Ileana Bell</person> with whom he had nine children . </response> |
9160 | He entered the Military College in 1935 . | <response> He entered the <organization>Military College</organization> in 1935 . </response> |
9161 | Ten missing in north China ship collision . | <response> Ten missing in north <location>China</location> ship collision . </response> |
9162 | BEIJING 1996-08-27 | <response> <location>BEIJING</location> 1996-08-27 </response> |
9163 | Ten people were missing after a fishing boat collided with a passenger liner and sank off China 's northeastern province of Liaoning , state radio said on Tuesday . | <response> Ten people were missing after a fishing boat collided with a passenger liner and sank off <location>China</location> 's northeastern province of <location>Liaoning</location> , state radio said on Tuesday . </response> |
9164 | The fishing boat sank and its entire crew was missing after a collision with the " Tiantan " liner off the port of Dalian early on Monday , the report said . | <response> The fishing boat sank and its entire crew was missing after a collision with the " <misc>Tiantan</misc> " liner off the port of <location>Dalian</location> early on Monday , the report said . </response> |
9165 | It said the liner was heading to Dalian from the northern port of Tianjin , it said . | <response> It said the liner was heading to <location>Dalian</location> from the northern port of <location>Tianjin</location> , it said . </response> |
9166 | Dalian port officials , contacted by telephone , confirmed the collision but gave no further details . | <response> <location>Dalian</location> port officials , contacted by telephone , confirmed the collision but gave no further details . </response> |
9167 | Matahari revises down 1996 net target . | <response> <organization>Matahari</organization> revises down 1996 net target . </response> |
9168 | JAKARTA 1996-08-27 | <response> <location>JAKARTA</location> 1996-08-27 </response> |
9169 | Indonesian department store operator PT Matahari Putra Prima said on Tuesday that it had revised down its 1996 net profit target . | <response> <misc>Indonesian</misc> department store operator <organization>PT Matahari Putra Prima</organization> said on Tuesday that it had revised down its 1996 net profit target . </response> |
9170 | Matahari 's finance director , Hanifah Komala , said they revised down net profit for 1996 to 46 billion from its original target of 50 billion rupiah . | <response> <organization>Matahari</organization> 's finance director , <person>Hanifah Komala</person> , said they revised down net profit for 1996 to 46 billion from its original target of 50 billion rupiah . </response> |
9171 | " We have to revised down our target due to weak sales performance in the third quarter , " said Komala . | <response> " We have to revised down our target due to weak sales performance in the third quarter , " said <person>Komala</person> . </response> |
9172 | He also said the company expect to record a 83 billion rupiah of net profit in 1997 . | <response> He also said the company expect to record a 83 billion rupiah of net profit in 1997 . </response> |
9173 | -- Jakarta newsroom +6221 384-6364 | <response> -- <location>Jakarta</location> newsroom +6221 384-6364 </response> |
9174 | S. Korea asked to stop China-bound missionaries . | <response> <location>S. Korea</location> asked to stop <misc>China-bound</misc> missionaries . </response> |
9175 | BEIJING 1996-08-27 | <response> <location>BEIJING</location> 1996-08-27 </response> |
9176 | Beijing has called on Seoul to stop South Korean missionaries from travelling to China , a South Korean embassy spokesman said on Tuesday . | <response> <location>Beijing</location> has called on <location>Seoul</location> to stop <misc>South Korean</misc> missionaries from travelling to <location>China</location> , a <misc>South Korean</misc> embassy spokesman said on Tuesday . </response> |
9177 | The appeal was made on Sunday during talks between South Korean deputy Foreign Minister Lee Ki-choo and his Chinese counterpart Tang Jiaxuan , the spokesman said . | <response> The appeal was made on Sunday during talks between <misc>South Korean</misc> deputy Foreign Minister <person>Lee Ki-choo</person> and his <misc>Chinese</misc> counterpart <person>Tang Jiaxuan</person> , the spokesman said . </response> |
9178 | It is not known why China raised the issue . | <response> It is not known why <location>China</location> raised the issue . </response> |
9179 | Atheist China officially bans missionary activities but often turns a blind eye to religious activities of people nominally employed as foreign language teachers , particularly in remote areas that are unable to attract other candidates . | <response> Atheist <location>China</location> officially bans missionary activities but often turns a blind eye to religious activities of people nominally employed as foreign language teachers , particularly in remote areas that are unable to attract other candidates . </response> |
9180 | Hong Kong nabs blind 10-year-old illegal immigrant . | <response> <location>Hong Kong</location> nabs blind 10-year-old illegal immigrant . </response> |
9181 | HONG KONG 1996-08-27 | <response> <location>HONG KONG</location> 1996-08-27 </response> |
9182 | A blind 10-year-old boy from China sneaked over the border into Hong Kong and was arrested as an illegal immigrant , Hong Kong police said on Tuesday . | <response> A blind 10-year-old boy from <location>China</location> sneaked over the border into <location>Hong Kong</location> and was arrested as an illegal immigrant , <location>Hong Kong</location> police said on Tuesday . </response> |
9183 | He was caught by police trying to force his way into a home in the rural New Territories , a police spokesman said . | <response> He was caught by police trying to force his way into a home in the rural <location>New Territories</location> , a police spokesman said . </response> |
9184 | " The boy came from China 's eastern province of Jiangsu . | <response> " The boy came from <location>China</location> 's eastern province of <location>Jiangsu</location> . </response> |
9185 | He was spotted by a passerby trying to climb into an apartment in the early hours of Monday morning , " the spokesman said . | <response> He was spotted by a passerby trying to climb into an apartment in the early hours of Monday morning , " the spokesman said . </response> |
9186 | No decision has yet been made on how to deal with the boy . | <response> No decision has yet been made on how to deal with the boy . </response> |
9187 | Hong Kong police regularly catch hundreds of illegal immigrants and people who have overstayed their visas from mainland China and send them back . | <response> <location>Hong Kong</location> police regularly catch hundreds of illegal immigrants and people who have overstayed their visas from mainland <location>China</location> and send them back . </response> |
9188 | Hong Kong , a British colony , reverts to Chinese control next year but will remain sealed off from the mainland except to a tiny trickle of legal immigrants and people with special visit permits . | <response> <location>Hong Kong</location> , a <misc>British</misc> colony , reverts to <misc>Chinese</misc> control next year but will remain sealed off from the mainland except to a tiny trickle of legal immigrants and people with special visit permits . </response> |
9189 | Bosnian premier in Turkey for one day visit . | <response> <misc>Bosnian</misc> premier in <location>Turkey</location> for one day visit . </response> |
9190 | ANKARA 1996-08-27 | <response> <location>ANKARA</location> 1996-08-27 </response> |
9191 | Bosnian Prime Minister Hasan Muratovic arrived in Ankara on Tuesday for an official visit where he is due to discuss Turkey 's aid to the former Yugoslav republic . | <response> <misc>Bosnian</misc> Prime Minister <person>Hasan Muratovic</person> arrived in <location>Ankara</location> on Tuesday for an official visit where he is due to discuss <location>Turkey</location> 's aid to the former <misc>Yugoslav</misc> republic . </response> |
9192 | The premier , who is due to meet his Turkish counterpart Necmettin Erbakan on Tuesday , will also be discussing the postponed Bosnian elections , a foreign ministry official said . | <response> The premier , who is due to meet his <misc>Turkish</misc> counterpart <person>Necmettin Erbakan</person> on Tuesday , will also be discussing the postponed <misc>Bosnian</misc> elections , a foreign ministry official said . </response> |
9193 | A small number of Bosnians had also begun to vote in Turkey . | <response> A small number of <misc>Bosnians</misc> had also begun to vote in <location>Turkey</location> . </response> |
9194 | Muratovic is also due to meet with President Suleyman Demirel , Foreign Minister Tansu Ciller and Turkish businessman , the ministry official said . | <response> <person>Muratovic</person> is also due to meet with President <person>Suleyman Demirel</person> , Foreign Minister <person>Tansu Ciller</person> and <misc>Turkish</misc> businessman , the ministry official said . </response> |
9195 | He will leave on Thursday . | <response> He will leave on Thursday . </response> |
9196 | A U.S. diplomat in charge of elections in Bosnia announced earlier that municipal polls due on September 14 with other Bosnian elections would be put off because of irregularities by the Serbs in registering voters . | <response> A <location>U.S.</location> diplomat in charge of elections in <location>Bosnia</location> announced earlier that municipal polls due on September 14 with other <misc>Bosnian</misc> elections would be put off because of irregularities by the <misc>Serbs</misc> in registering voters . </response> |
9197 | He said no new date had been set yet . | <response> He said no new date had been set yet . </response> |
9198 | " Turkish people are watching closely the developments in Bosnia . | <response> " <misc>Turkish</misc> people are watching closely the developments in <location>Bosnia</location> . </response> |
9199 | We have seen elections as a step in the normalisation process , " the foreign ministry official said . | <response> We have seen elections as a step in the normalisation process , " the foreign ministry official said . </response> |
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