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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>