News by Date for August 1996

• Saturday, 31 August 1996 (0 items)
• Friday, 30 August 1996 (8 items)
• Thursday, 29 August 1996 (1 item)
• Wednesday, 28 August 1996 (8 items)
• Tuesday, 27 August 1996 (7 items)
• Monday, 26 August 1996 (3 items)
• Sunday, 25 August 1996 (0 items)
• Saturday, 24 August 1996 (1 item)
• Friday, 23 August 1996 (8 items)
• Thursday, 22 August 1996 (5 items)
• Wednesday, 21 August 1996 (2 items)
• Tuesday, 20 August 1996 (7 items)
• Monday, 19 August 1996 (13 items)
• Sunday, 18 August 1996 (4 items)
• Saturday, 17 August 1996 (10 items)
• Friday, 16 August 1996 (29 items)
• Thursday, 15 August 1996 (16 items)
• Wednesday, 14 August 1996 (24 items)
• Monday, 13 August 1996 (12 items)
• Monday, 12 August 1996 (12 items)
• Sunday, 11 August 1996 (12 items)
• Saturday, 10 August 1996 (8 items)
• Friday, 9 August 1996 (2 items)
• Thursday, 8 August 1996 (1 item)
• Wednesday, 7 August 1996 (11 items)
• Tuesday, 6 August 1996 (6 items)
• Monday, 5 August 1996 (4 items)
• Sunday, 4 August 1996 (0 items)
• Saturday, 3 August 1996 (3 items)
• Friday, 2 August 1996 (2 items)
• Thursday, 1 August 1996 (0 items)

Thursday, 1 August 1996

Friday, 2 August 1996

• Reuters Bomb hoax delays Greek plane at Rome airport
• Reuters Greek seamen vow to stop cruise ship from docking

Saturday, 3 August 1996

• Associated Press Greek Cargo Ship Catches Fire
• Reuters Greek seamen clash with police over cruise ship (8:10 PDT)
• Reuters Greek tourists remanded by Turkish Cypriot court

Sunday, 4 August 1996

Monday, 5 August 1996

• Reuters EU states invest mostly among themselves (6:50 PDT)
• The Boston Globe Trepidation in Turkey: Abuse allegations bound for nation in political tumult
• Sports Ticker Greece Medal Winners

Tuesday, 6 August 1996

• UPI Greek Olympians get big welcome 12:00 PDT)
• Reuters Cyprus police says will use force to stop bikers (9:41 PDT)
• Associated Press Greece Quake Causes Damage (6:49 EDT)
• Associated Press Tanker Aground Off Sweden (14:09 EDT)
• Assoicated Press Greek Olympians Hailed At Home (16:22 EDT)
• Reuters U.S. law serious for oil industry-EU's Papoutsis (4:30 PDT)

Wednesday, 7 August 1996

• CNN Serbia, Croatia reach initial accord on recognition
• Associated Press Croats, Serbs Form Relations (17:28 EDT)
• UPI Serbia, Croatia agree to establish ties (10:50 PDT)
• Reuters Yugoslavia, Croatia agree to initial recognition (7:50 PDT)
• Reuters Croatian, Serbian leaders prepare joint statement (6:30 PDT)
• The Washington Post Athens Criminal Lawyer Wants to Defend Mladic
• Reuters Milosevic, Tudjman agree on initial recognition (17:42 CET)
• Associated Press Croats, Serbs Form Relations (11:35 EDT)
• UPI Serb, Croat leaders meet in Greece (4:20 PDT)

Thursday, 8 August 1996

• Reuters Cyprus mediators aim for 'Dayton-style' talks

Friday, 9 August 1996

• Associated Press Kin Slaying Charge In Greece (9:27 EDT)
• Reuters Turk militants raise stakes at Cyprus bikers rally (13:15 CET)

Saturday, 10 August 1996

• Reuters Turk militants raise stakes at Cyprus bikers rally
• Reuters Cypriot telecom awaits deregulation revamp
• Reuters Bikers plan to drive through buffer zone in Cyprus (18:35 EDT)
• Reuters Greek law student charged with murdering family (7:00 PDT)
• Reuters Greek student murdered his family, say police
• The N.Y. Times News Service U.S. seeks to define relationship with new Turkish prime minister (1:11 EDT)
• The Irish Times Divided island braced for `Green Line' protest

Sunday, 11 August 1996

• Reuters Anti-Turkish protests turn violent in Cyprus (9:40 PDT)
• Reuters One Greek Cypriot killed, 15 injured in clashes (7:40 PDT)
• Reuters Defiant Cyprus motorcyclists enter U.N.-zone (3:50 PDT)
• Reuters Cyprus bikers' protest rally cancelled (1:30 PDT)
• Reuters Demonstration breaks cease-fire in Cyprus; one dead (14:11 EDT)
• Associated Press Greeks, Turks Clash In Cyprus (17:03 EDT)
• Associated Press Greek, Turkish Clash In Cyprus (16:53 EDT)
• Reuters One Dead, 41 Injured in Cyprus Biker Protest (15:31 EDT)
• Reuters Cyprus Biker Protest Turns Deadly (12:32 EDT)
• Reuters One Killed, 15 Injured in Cyprus Biker Clash (10:21 EDT)
• CNN Turkish troops fire on Greek Cypriot protesters, 1 killed
• The Boston Globe Challenges Await New Greek Orthodox Archbishop

Monday, 12 August 1996

• NBC-Reuters Defiant bikers enter Cyprus buffer zone
• NBC Turkey heads West, leans Middle East
• Reuters Cyprus protests to Security Council over killing (10:50 PDT)
• UPI Greece blasts killing in Cyprus (8:00 PDT)
• Reuters Cyprus protests to U.N. over killing at rally (4:20 PDT)
• Reuters U.N. angry over Sunday's bloody clashes in Cyprus (19:43 CET)
• Reuters Cyprus protests at buffer zone killing by Turks (14:45 CET)
• The Boston Globe Greek, Turkish foes clash on Cyprus: 1 killed, many hurt in buffer zone fight
• The Boston Globe Athens frets over `stolen' '96 Olympics
• The Irish Times Turkish Cypriots beat a Greek Cypriot demonstrator during yesterday's protest against the division of the Mediterranean island (Picture - JPEG)
• The Irish Times Greek Cypriot killed as violence erupts in UN zone
• The Irish Times History behind Cypriot violence

Tuesday, 13 August 1996

• UPI Greek protesters burn Turkish flag (12:10 PDT)
• UPI Bogus Greek 'stewardess' nabbed as thief (9:20 PDT)
• Reuters Tanker ordered to pay fine for oil spill in Greece (6:50 PDT)
• Reuters U.N. council deplores bloody clashes in Cyprus (20:17 CET)
• Reuters Cyprus police start hunt for youth's killers (2:50 PDT)
• Associated Press Cyprus Protests To U.N (8:44 EDT)
• The Boston Globe UN complaint filed by Cyprus over violence
• The Irish Times Cypriots stunned by casualty toll after protest
• The Irish Times Irish consul among those shot at Cyprus protest
• The Irish Times Irish tourists told to take care in Cyprus
• Reuters U.S. decries Cyprus violence, urges peace talks
• UPI Cyprus announces 1st El Abra production

Wednesday, 14 August 1996

• UPI Turkish soldier guns down Cypriot (11:30 PDT)
• Associated Press Athens Bids For 2004 Olympics (12:08 EDT)
• Reuters Cyprus tense after killings, appeals for calm (19:47 EDT)
• The Washington Post New Greek Premier Turns the Page on Papandreou Era
• Associated Press Deadly Clash On Cyprus (18:05 EDT)
• Associated Press Greek Dead In Cyprus Clash (16:20 EDT)
• Associated Press Turkish Army Fires On Greeks (14:42 EDT)
• Reuters Turkish troops open fire on Cypriots, one dead (19:48 CET)
• Reuters Thousands attend funeral of slain Cyprus protester (4:00 PDT)
• Reuters Greek Cypriot mourners enter U.N. buffer zone (4:30 PDT)
• Reuters Greece lodges world protests over Cypriot's death (4:00 PDT)
• USA Today Turkish troops fire on Greek Cypriots, one dead (19:48 EDT)
• Associated Press Turkey-Cyprus Clash Kills 1 (11:39 EDT)
• Associated Press Turkey-Cyprus Clash Kills 1 (10:06 EDT)
• Associated Press Cyprus Clashes Kill One (9:12 EDT)
• Associated Press Athens Bids For 2004 Olympics (12:21 EDT)
• Associated Press Two Wounded In Cyprus Clashes (8:50 EDT)
• UPI Greece frees grounded Turkish ship (6:30 PDT)
• Reuters Turkish navy flagship towed away from Greek waters (3:00 PDT)
• UPI Turkish ship runs aground in Greek waters
• Reuters Greece expresses rage over second Cypriot killing (17:32 CET)
• Reuters One dead, several wounded in Cyprus buffer zone (17:00 CET)
• Reuters Turkish Cypriot troops kill Greek Cypriot (15:25 CET)
• Reuters Greece lodges world protests over Cypriot's death (12:51 CET)

Thursday, 15 August 1996

• Reuters Tension rises again between Greece and Turkey (4:50 PDT)
• CNN Cyprus conflict comes to a boil. U.N., U.S. fault Turkey for Greek Cypriot deaths (Pictures, Movies, 17:00 EDT)
• Associated Press Violence Erupting In Cyprus (15:10 EDT)
• Associated Press Turks Promise To Defend Cyprus (10:28 EDT)
• Assovciated Press Violence Continues In Cyprus (16:02 EDT)
• Reuters U.S. criticizes Turkish Cypriots over shooting (20:56 CET)
• Reuters Greeks and Turks in festival despite tension (19:28 CET) (Note: article is about Imvros)
• Reuters Cyprus leaders told U.N. responsible for buffer zone (19:27 CET)
• NBC-Reuters Turkish minister urges peace in Cyprus
• The Boston Globe Turkish troops kill protester as strife worsens on Cyprus
• Reuters Cyprus calm after killings but tension high (5:10 PDT)
• Reuters U.S. says Cyprus incursions must end
• Reuters Violence flares in Cyprus as Turks open fire
• The Irish Times Greek-Cypriot protester Solomos Solomos climbs a pole flying the Turkish flag adjacent to a sentry post on the buffer zone in Cyprus. Solomos was shot by security forces in the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus and later died of his wounds. (Picture - JPEG)
• The Irish Times Violence erupts at funeral of Greek Cypriot protester

Friday, 16 August 1996

• Reuters Cyprus points to more trouble for NATO, Europe (5:00 PDT)
• Reuters Greek PM tries to cool tempers before Cyprus trip (5:50 PDT)
• UPI Security tight ahead of Cypriot's funeral (10:10 PDT)
• NBC 3 professors slain on San Diego campus
• The Nando Times Protesters besiege Turkish consulate on Rhodes
• Associated Press Thousands Mourn Greek Cypriot (16:16 EDT)
• Associated Press US Rebukes Turkish Diplomat (16:40 EDT)
• Associated Press U.N. To Defuse Cyprus Tension (11:40 EDT)
• Associated Press U.S. Rebukes Turkish Diplomat (16:44 EDT)
• Associated Press Congressmen Denounce Turkey (16:13 EDT)
• Associated Press Slain Professors Profiled (17:32 EDT)
• Reuters Five U.S. congressmen condemn Cyprus killings (20:25 CET)
• Reuters Heavy security at Cyprus funeral prevents protests (19:38 CET)
• Reuters Heavy security as Greek Cypriots bury victim (18:18 CET)
• Reuters Turkish Cypriots vow to stand ground amid tension (17:39 CET)
• Reuters Tension and security mount ahead of Cyprus funeral (16:32 CET)
• Yahoo-Reuters Police Ensure Cyprus Funeral Ends Peacefully (17:14 EDT)
• Reuters U.S. walks fine line with Turkey
• Reuters U.S. criticizes Turkish Cypriots over shooting
• UPI Greek experts fear Cyprus tension (Aug 16, 7:40 PDT)
• Reuters Right-wing in Cyprus forms new party (3:30 PDT)
• Reuters Cyprus appeals for restraint ahead of funeral (3:00 PDT)
• Reuters Divided Cyprus experiences violent week (0:50 PDT)
• Reuters Main facts about Cyprus (0:40 PDT)
• Reuters Turkish prime minister silent on turbulent Cyprus (2:20 EDT)
• Reuters Greek Cypriots seek London's help against Turks
• The Irish Times Ambassador wants EU to act on Cyprus
• The Irish Times Ciller calls for the resumption of talks between the communities in Cyprus
• UPI Britain condemns Cyprus killing
• UPI Britain condemns Cyprus killing (Statement)

Saturday, 17 August 1996

• Europe On Line Cyprus calls for restraint after killings

• CNN Greek leader to visit Cyprus amid tension over killings
• Associated Press Greek Cyprus Mourns Protester
• Nando-Associated Press U.S. assails statement by Turkish foreign minister
• Nando-Reuters Greek prime minister to visit Cyprus amid tension over killings
• The Irish Times Athens asks EU to help solve crisis in Cyprus
• The Irish Times Police in riot gear seal border as victim is buried
• The Irish Times Ciller says Turkey, Cyprus must join EU
• Reuters U.S. criticizes Turkey's stance on Cyprus unrest

Sunday, 18 August 1996

• Reuters Greece appeals for calm after consulate attacks
• Associated Press Greek Cyprus Seeks Int'l Help
• CNN Greek prime minister warns Turkish troops on Cyprus

Monday, 19 August 1996

• Reuters Turkey to demand compensation from Greece (9:30 PDT)
• Associated Press Turkish PM Defends Killing
• UPI Greek government hints at early voting (8:30 PDT)
• Reuters Greek premier Simitis mulls early elections (14:13 CET)
• The Irish Times Simitis uses visit to encourage Greek Cypriots
• Reuters Greek PM warns Turkey, calls for peace in Cyprus
• Reuters Cyprus appeals for help to resolve division crisis
• Reuters Turkey protests to Athens over attacks in Greece
• Reuters Violence seen as ``wake-up call'' on Cyprus problem
• Reuters Turkish PM tells U.S. to use sanctions on Greece

Tuesday, 20 August 1996

• Reuters Greek PM Simitis to call early elections on Friday (6:30 PDT)
• UPI Onassis trustees: No mismanagement (8:30 PDT)
• UPI Greece irked by U.S., Turkish flights (7:00 PDT)
• Amnesty International CYPRUS: AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL CONDEMNS KILLINGS OF GREEK CYPRIOTS AND URGES INVESTIGATION
• The Irish Times Simitis ponders early poll heralding economic reform

Wednesday, 21 August 1996

• Reuters U.N. envoy to Cyprus says received threats (8:10 PDT)
• Reuters Greek markets welcome early elections talk (7:50 PDT)

Thursday, 22 August 1996

• UPI Greek PM announces early elections (11:30 PDT)
• Nando-Reuters Greek prime minister wants an election next month (Aug 22, 18:47 EDT)
• Associated Press Greece To Hold Early Elections (Aug 22)
• Nando Times Greek Socialists give PM OK for September poll (Aug 22)
• Time Fatal Clashes in Cyprus

Friday, 23 August 1996

• GREECE: ELECTIONS '96
• NEW SHOCKING PHOTOS from the recent events in Cyprus (Aug 23)

• Reuters Greek president dissolves parliament for snap vote (Aug23, 7:30 PDT)
• Nando Times Dispute over Onassis inheritance reaches Greek courts (Aug 23)
• CNN Greek leader seeks public support for reforms (Aug 22)
• Associated Press Yugoslavia, Croatia Sign Pact (Aug 23, 14:32 EDT)
• UPI Greek election campaign starts (Aug 23, 8:20 PDT)
• Reuters Greece formally declares Sept 22 snap poll (Aug 23, 3:30 PDT)
• Reuters Greek PM calls early elections on Sept. 22 (Aug 22, 12:40 PDT)
• Reuters Greece to hold snap elections on Sept. 22 (Aug 22, 10:40 PDT)

Saturday, 24 August 1996

• GREECE: ELECTIONS '96
• NEW SHOCKING PHOTOS from the recent events in Cyprus (Aug 23)

• Washington Post Onassis Group Fights Charges (Aug 24, 1:46 EDT)

Sunday, 25 August 1996

• GREECE: ELECTIONS '96
• NEW SHOCKING PHOTOS from the recent events in Cyprus (Aug 23)

Monday, 26 August 1996

• GREECE: ELECTIONS '96
• NEW SHOCKING PHOTOS from the recent events in Cyprus (Aug 23)

• Associated Press Sudan Jet Hijacked (17:58 EDT)
• Reuters Turkish military sue English-language paper (9:40 PDT)

Tuesday, 27 August 1996

• GREECE: ELECTIONS '96
• NEW SHOCKING PHOTOS from the recent events in Cyprus (Aug 23)

• The Washington Post Greek Premier Calls Early Elections (Aug 23)
• The Washington Post Cyprus: Try Everything (Aug 26)
• Reuters Doctors treat food poisoning on Greek-isle liner (5:40 PDT)
• Associated Press Food Poisoning On Cruise Ship (13:21 EDT)
• Reuters Food Poisoning Hits 800 on Cruise Ship (8:49 EDT)
• UPI Food poisoning on Aegean cruise (6:50 PDT)

Wednesday, 28 August 1996

• GREECE: ELECTIONS '96
• NEW SHOCKING PHOTOS from the recent events in Cyprus (Aug 23)

• UPI Quake shakes southeast Greece (Aug 28, 9:00 PDT)
• UPI Greek Socialists, foes battle for votes (8:20 PDT)
• Reuters EU industrial output off 0.3 pct in March-May (Aug 28, 4:40 PDT)
• UPI Turkey-Israel arms industry deal signed (Aug 28, 7:30 PDT)
• UPI Quarantined Italian ship stays in Crete (Aug 28, 6:31 PDT)
• UPI Greek Socialists rule out new taxes (Aug 28, 3:50 PDT)
• UPI NYT: Cyprus division dangerous (Aug 27 20:10 PDT)

Thursday, 29 August 1996

• GREECE: ELECTIONS '96
• NEW SHOCKING PHOTOS from the recent events in Cyprus (Aug 23)

Friday, 30 August 1996

• UPI U.S. 'disappointed' by Cuba-Turkey deal (Aug 30, 14:50 PDT)
• Reuters EU inflation steady at 2.5 pct in July (Aug 30, 4:50 PDT)
• Reuters Will EMU actually begin in early 1998? (Aug 30, 3:40 PDT)
• UPI Polling booths propped in Greek prisons (Aug 30, 8:20 PDT)
• Reuters Sleepy Greek socialists lose ground to opposition (Aug 30, 7:30)
• UPI Greek caretaker ministers sworn in (Aug 30, 7:00)
• UPI Greece probes pedophilia rings (Aug 30, 7:00)
• The Jerusalem Post Cyprus used as transit point for Syrian chemical weapons effort (Aug 30)

Saturday, 31 August 1996