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News by Date for March 1997
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- Monday, 31 March 1997 (36 items)
- Sunday, 30 March 1997 (24 items)
- Saturday, 29 March 1997 (32 items)
- Friday, 28 March 1997 (33 items)
- Thursday, 27 March 1997 (32 items)
- Wednesday, 26 March 1997 (39 items)
- Tuesday, 25 March 1997 (34 items)
- Monday, 24 March 1997 (21 items)
- Sunday, 23 March 1997 (13 items)
- Saturday, 22 March 1997 (17 items)
- Friday, 21 March 1997 (25 items)
- Thursday, 20 March 1997 (24 items)
- Wednesday, 19 March 1997 (32 items)
- Tuesday, 18 March 1997 (17 items)
- Monday, 17 March 1997 (32 items)
- Sunday, 16 March 1997 (31 items)
- Saturday, 15 March 1997 (45 items)
- Friday, 14 March 1997 (51 items)
- Thursday, 13 March 1997 (39 items)
- Wednesday, 12 March 1997 (28 items)
- Tuesday, 11 March 1997 (18 items)
- Monday, 10 March 1997 (21 items)
- Sunday, 9 March 1997 (24 items)
- Saturday, 8 March 1997 (37 items)
- Friday, 7 March 1997 (71 items)
- Thursday, 6 March 1997 (57 items)
- Wednesday, 5 March 1997 (32 items)
- Tuesday, 4 March 1997 (39 items)
- Monday, 3 March 1997 (43 items)
- Sunday, 2 March 1997 (23 items)
- Saturday, 1 March 1997 (17 items)
Saturday, 1 March 1997
![[English]](/gifs/ball_red.gif) Associated Press Turkey's Islamic leader says `he got the message' about defending secularism (Mar. 1, 17:29 EST)
Associated Press Albanian president says government will resign (Mar. 1, 17:43 EST)
Reuters Iran orders out Turkish ambassador, consul ( Sat 1 Mar 13:23 EST)
Reuters Albanian town cut off by protesters ( Sat 1 Mar 12:47 EST)
Reuters Romania's exiled king backs reforms ( Sat 1 Mar 12:07 EST)
Reuters France urges Turkey to cling to democracy ( Sat 1 Mar 14:03 EST)
Reuters Turkey on Thursday declared Iran's Erzurum chief consul ( Sat 1 Mar 12:30 EST)
Reuters Basketball-Men's European championship draw ( Sat 1 Mar 10:35 EST)
The Washington Post Turkish Official Cautions U.S. on Cyprus Pressure (Mar. 1)
Reuters Turkish press welcomes top council's warnings ( Sat 1 Mar 8:21 EST)
Reuters The reporter said two army trucks were also on fire on the ( Sat 1 Mar 5:09 EST)
CNN 2004 Olympic Bidding Candidates (Feb. 28, 14:55 EST)
CNN IOC prepares to sort out contenders from pretenders (Feb. 28, 14:55 EST)
Agence France-Presse Turkey announces crackdown on Islamic radicals (Feb. 28, 20:49 EST)
Reuters Six dead in Albania as protests explode (Mar 1, 1:25)
The Times Turks hail Nadir as man of the year (Mar. 1)
Reuters Turkish council warns government on Islamism ( Fri 28 Feb 19:41 EST)
Sunday, 2 March 1997
Reuters Strike delays flights at Cyprus airport ( Sun 2 Mar 14:33 EST)
Reuters Greek tanker spills oil in western Venezuela ( Sun 2 Mar 14:27 EST)
Reuters EU environment ministers discuss emission levels ( Sun 2 Mar 14:40 EST)
CNN CNN - Turkish generals push against religious extremism - Mar. 2, 1997
Associated Press IOC executive board examines next three games (Mar. 2, 12:12 EST)
The Washington Post Turkish Islamic Party Sternly Warned (Mar. 2)
The Washington Post Albanian Administration to Be Replaced (Mar. 2)
Reuters Turkish generals serve notice on Islamist premier ( Sun 2 Mar 9:19 EST)
Reuters Gun-toting rioters roam southern Albanian town ( Sun 2 Mar 9:00 EST)
Reuters Five die in Greek ship fire in Shanghai shipyard ( Sun 2 Mar 4:09 EST)
Reuters Turkey's generals serve notice on Islamist PM ( Sun 2 Mar 5:44 EST)
Reuters Malta gears up for Euro-Med meeting ( Sun 2 Mar 5:03 EST)
Reuters Rioting in Albania's south, ultimatum denied ( Sun 2 Mar 10:38 EST)
Reuters ATA said protesters seized about 400 weapons in an attack on ( Sun 2 Mar 4:56 EST)
Reuters Small crowds greet Romanian king, patriarch ( Sun 2 Mar 7:29 EST)
Reuters Buildings ablaze, gunshots in Albania town ( Sun 2 Mar 6:44 EST)
Reuters Unrest spreads in Albania despite PM's removal ( Sun 2 Mar 6:12 EST)
Reuters Turkish envoy visits Iran amid diplomatic row ( Sun 2 Mar 5:15 EST)
Reuters Albania Declares State of Emergency ( Sun 2 Mar 12:44 EST)
Reuters Parliament Votes State of Emergency in Albania ( Sun 2 Mar 12:12 EST)
Reuters Pressure Mounts on Berisha in Riot-Hit Albania ( Sun 2 Mar 10:29 EST)
Reuters Sarande Burns as Fresh Violence Hits Albania ( Sun 2 Mar 8:41 EST)
The Daily Telegraph Guide to fatwas, or Turkey without tears (Mar. 2)
Monday, 3 March 1997
Reuters Turkey releases detained New York Times reporter ( Mon 3 Mar 16:53 EST)
Reuters Turk Cypriots give Greek Cypriot jail term ( Mon 3 Mar 13:18 EST)
Reuters Albania Imposes Emergency, Curfew, Press Curbs ( Mon 3 Mar 16:43 EST)
Reuters Two Chinnook transport helicopters took off from an Italian ( Mon 3 Mar 11:15 EST)
Reuters Venezuela oil spill more than 60,000 barrels -Navy ( Mon 3 Mar 14:12 EST)
Reuters Italians rescue foreigners from Albanian port ( Mon 3 Mar 14:47 EST)
Reuters Italy launches dramatic airlift from Albania ( Mon 3 Mar 15:12 EST)
Reuters Iran president deplores diplomatic row with Turkey ( Mon 3 Mar 15:17 EST)
Reuters Greek shares plunge in worst one day slide ( Mon 3 Mar 11:14 EST)
Reuters Weak Wall St damps Eurobourses, dollar steady ( Mon 3 Mar 11:34 EST)
Reuters Weak Wall St damps Eurobourses, dollar firms ( Mon 3 Mar 12:51 EST)
Reuters Citibank Describes Byzantium Exhibit As Major Event In ( Mon 3 Mar 11:22 EST)
Reuters Olympics-Chernomyrdin tells IOC Russia must get Games ( Mon 3 Mar 12:43 EST)
Reuters Greek border quiet, Albanians said afraid to move ( Mon 3 Mar 9:05 EST)
Reuters Greece braces for possible Albanian exodus ( Mon 3 Mar 10:30 EST)
Reuters Pressure piles on Turkish Islamist PM Erbakan ( Mon 3 Mar 10:51 EST)
Reuters Turkey's Erbakan brushes off army warning ( Mon 3 Mar 7:56 EST)
Reuters Pressure mounts on Turkish Islamist Erbakan ( Mon 3 Mar 8:40 EST)
Reuters Turk generals mount campaign to rein in Islamists ( Mon 3 Mar 9:02 EST)
Reuters CORRECTED - EU ministers agree climate-change cuts ( Mon 3 Mar 6:28 EST)
Reuters Turkey says killed 219 Kurd rebels in two months ( Mon 3 Mar 8:17 EST)
Reuters Turkey wants end to Iran diplomat row ( Mon 3 Mar 9:18 EST)
Reuters Turkey invites IMF, prepares medium-term plan ( Mon 3 Mar 8:27 EST)
Reuters Iran arrests 50 people for spying ( Mon 3 Mar 7:08 EST)
The Chicago Tribune Turkey's Army Warns Government (Mar. 3)
The Chicago Tribune Leader Bows To Turkey's Secularists (Mar. 3)
Los Angeles Times Albania Declares State of Emergency (Mar. 3)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 3 ( Mon 3 Mar 1:38 EST)
Reuters Cyprus to purchase oil from Iraq - official ( Mon 3 Mar 3:55 EST)
Reuters Turkish generals step up pressure on Erbakan ( Mon 3 Mar 3:36 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - March 3 ( Mon 3 Mar 4:32 EST)
Reuters CORRECTED - EU ministers agree climate-change cuts ( Mon 3 Mar 6:28 EST)
CNN A million pray for Rio Olympic games (Mar. 2, 15:35 EST)
CNN Tanker grounds off Venezuela; 20,000 barrels of crude oil spilled (Mar. 2, 18:30 EST)
The Irish Times Albania declares crisis as 15 die in protests (Mar. 3)
The Irish Times EU envoy places onus on Denktash (Mar. 1)
The Irish Times Crisis between secular and Islamic regime feared (Mar 1)
CNN CNN - New violence erupts in Albania; state of emergency declared - Mar. 2, 1997
Reuters Two killed by stray bullets in Albania ( Sun 2 Mar 16:59 EST)
Reuters Big tanker spill fouls Venezuelan waters ( Sun 2 Mar 16:06 EST)
Reuters EU ministers agree climate-change cuts target ( Sun 2 Mar 19:44 EST)
Reuters Four Killed by Gunfire in Southern Albania ( Sun 2 Mar 19:07 EST)
Reuters State of Emergency Declared in Riot-Hit Albania ( Sun 2 Mar 15:32 EST)
Reuters Soccer-Greek championship results/standings ( Sun 2 Mar 18:12 EST)
Tuesday, 4 March 1997
Associated Press New York Times reporter detained in Turkey (Mar. 4, 17:14 EST)
Associated Press Mudslinging is a medal sport in 2004 Olympics race (Mar. 4, 15:22 EST)
Reuters Troubled Turkish coalition clears censure hurdle ( Tue 4 Mar 14:42 EST)
Reuters EU watches -- again -- while Albania flares ( Tue 4 Mar 12:57 EST)
Reuters EU defense arm urges Albania diplomacy, not force ( Tue 4 Mar 14:48 EST)
Reuters Cracks in Turkey coalition after army warning ( Tue 4 Mar 4:32 EST)
Reuters Turkey's Erbakan stands firm against army warning ( Tue 4 Mar 10:32 EST)
Reuters Turkey's Erbakan digs heels in against army ( Tue 4 Mar 7:51 EST)
Reuters Cypriot remanded in bomb-for-lamb probe ( Tue 4 Mar 11:43 EST)
Reuters Violence grips south Albanian villages, one dead ( Tue 4 Mar 10:28 EST)
Reuters Turkey's Ciller says will not quit coalition ( Tue 4 Mar 9:55 EST)
Reuters Albania enforces emergency, south out of control ( Tue 4 Mar 11:06 EST)
Reuters The Milliyet daily on Tuesday quoted Ciller, a pro-Western ( Tue 4 Mar 9:17 EST)
Reuters Turkish Islamists seethe at army interference ( Tue 4 Mar 6:24 EST)
Reuters Turkey's Ciller says she stays in coalition ( Tue 4 Mar 9:10 EST)
Reuters Venezuela oil spill impact said limited ( Tue 4 Mar 12:42 EST)
Reuters Troubled Albania faces economic abyss -analysts ( Tue 4 Mar 10:30 EST)
Reuters Deputies voted 272 to 265 in favour of dropping the motin ( Tue 4 Mar 12:36 EST)
Reuters Macedonian army alerted on Albanian border ( Tue 4 Mar 11:27 EST)
Reuters 1,300 Turkish Kurds resettle in Iraq, UN says ( Tue 4 Mar 8:53 EST)
Reuters 1,700 Turkish Kurds on move in Iraq, UN says ( Tue 4 Mar 11:14 EST)
Reuters Moderate earthquake hits eastern Turkey ( Tue 4 Mar 10:59 EST)
Reuters Olympics-Turkey attacks IOC system of choosing venues ( Tue 4 Mar 7:19 EST)
Reuters Olympics-Yeltsin weighs in behind Petersburg bid ( Tue 4 Mar 11:00 EST)
Reuters Turkey Attacks IOC System of Choosing Venues ( Tue 4 Mar 12:06 EST)
Associated Press Albanian diplomat acknowledges losing part of the south to mob rule
(Mar. 4, 7:10 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 4 ( Tue 4 Mar 1:30 EST)
Reuters Albania moves to smother violent unrest ( Tue 4 Mar 2:11 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - March 4 ( Tue 4 Mar 2:16 EST)
The Irish Times Albanian crisis may unleash Balkan chaos (Mar. 4)
The Irish Times Italian navy and air force stage dramatic airlift (Mar. 4)
CNN Turkish PM might defy military (Mar. 3, 22:24 EST)
Associated Press
Showdown may be shaping up between Turkey's Muslim prime minister, secular military (Mar. 3, 22:25 EST)
The Washington Post Turkish Leader Brushes Off Military Warning (Mar. 4)
The Washington Post Albanian Leader Takes New Term As Protests, Violence Spread (Mar. 4)
Reuters Turkey's Islamists in parliamentary challenge ( Mon 3 Mar 18:56 EST)
Reuters Greek diplomats, TV say tanks in Albania town ( Mon 3 Mar 18:51 EST)
Reuters World watches as Albania moves to smother unrest ( Mon 3 Mar 19:32 EST)
Reuters High winds impede Venezuelan oil spill rescue ( Mon 3 Mar 18:21 EST)
Wednesday, 5 March 1997
Reuters Turkey plays down EU membership snub ( Wed 5 Mar 9:50 EST)
Reuters We are naturally strongly in favour of a political ( Wed 5 Mar 10:34 EST)
Reuters Turkish civilians back army in anti-Islamist bid ( Wed 5 Mar 8:47 EST)
Reuters Turkey undaunted by EU membership snub ( Wed 5 Mar 7:01 EST)
Reuters Violence-torn Albania, Europe's poorest country ( Wed 5 Mar 5:59 EST)
Reuters West launches drive to contain Albania trouble ( Wed 5 Mar 8:26 EST)
Reuters Turk army says Islamist children take militant vow ( Wed 5 Mar 8:23 EST)
Reuters Hospital officials in Sarande said they were treating four ( Wed 5 Mar 8:46 EST)
Reuters Albanian Insurgents Seize Tank ( Wed 5 Mar 8:36 EST)
Reuters Violence in Albania - chronology of unrest ( Wed 5 Mar 8:06 EST)
Reuters Albanian army retreats after clash with rebels ( Wed 5 Mar 8:26 EST)
The Times Turkish leader rejects army's demand to halt Islamic drift (Mar. 5)
The Chicago Tribune `SOFT COUP' PRODDING TURKEY'S LEADER (Mar. 4, 5:42 CST)
The Washington Post Albania Dispatches Troops to Subdue South (Mar. 5)
The Chicago Tribune
ISLAMIST REGIME ELUDES CENSURE; EU CENTRISTS WITHDRAW WELCOME (Mar. 5, 5:42 CST)
Reuters Olympics-Athens, Rome, Buenos Aires among 2004 Games favourites ( Wed 5 Mar 6:30 EST)
Reuters Swedes say 'yes' to 2004 Olympics in 11th-hour poll ( Wed 5 Mar 8:53 EST)
Reuters Olympics-Johnson backs Rome bid for Games ( Tue 4 Mar 13:08 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 5 ( Wed 5 Mar 1:53 EST)
Reuters Albanian army moves on town, four injured-Greek TV ( Wed 5 Mar 4:34 EST)
Reuters Turkey's Erbakan to meet opposition leader ( Wed 5 Mar 3:05 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - March 5 ( Wed 5 Mar 3:32 EST)
Reuters Army Fighting Rebels in Albania ( Wed 5 Mar 5:44 EST)
Reuters Army Chief in Albania Dismissed, More Violence ( Wed 5 Mar 7:53 EST)
Reuters Soccer-PSG seek rehabilitation against AEK Athens ( Wed 5 Mar 7:17 EST)
The Irish Times EU caught off-guard again as crisis continues (Mar. 5)
The Irish Times Dozens reported dead in Albanian clashes (Mar. 5)
The Washington Post American Reporter Detained by Turks (Mar. 5)
The Washington Post Albania Dispatches Troops to Subdue South (Mar. 5)
Reuters EU politicians snub Turkish membership hopes ( Tue 4 Mar 15:55 EST)
Reuters EU politicians cast doubt on Turkish membership ( Tue 4 Mar 14:27 EST)
Reuters U.S. has no plans to cut Albania aid ( Tue 4 Mar 18:40 EST)
Thursday, 6 March 1997
MSNBC In Albania, problems proliferate (Mar. 6)
The Washington Post Our Man in Tirana (Mar. 6)
CNN Albania's Misery ["Q & A" TV program, today Thursday (Mar. 6)]
CNN Cape Town Olympic bidders say crime not an issue (Mar. 6, 10:25 EST)
MSNBC Open warfare breaks out in Albania (Mar. 6)
CNN Albanian government tries to isolate armed protesters (Mar. 6, 9:54)
The Daily telegraph
Turks 'used Kurds as mine detectors' (Mar. 6)
The Daily telegraph
Mobs go on rampage in southern ports (Mar. 6)
Reuters Van Mierlo urges political solution in Albania ( Thu 6 Mar 10:11 EST)
Reuters Papandreou warns Albania troubles may spread ( Thu 6 Mar 8:21 EST)
Reuters Albanian army battles rebels, West in peace drive ( Thu 6 Mar 1:09 EST)
Reuters Turkey's Erbakan plays for time in army dispute ( Thu 6 Mar 9:22 EST)
Reuters Turkey's Erbakan Plays for Time in Dispute ( Thu 6 Mar 10:32 EST)
Reuters Turkey Wants Debate on Military Demands ( Thu 6 Mar 8:17 EST)
Reuters Turkey's ailing pension scheme needs quick action ( Thu 6 Mar 3:19 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - March 6 ( Thu 6 Mar 9:52 EST)
Reuters Albania assures Italy it won't storm rebel towns ( Thu 6 Mar 9:13 EST)
Reuters Army has final say in democracy Turkish-style ( Thu 6 Mar 8:11 EST)
Reuters Turk government wants debate on military demands ( Thu 6 Mar 5:18 EST)
Reuters Bridge to rebel-held Albanian port bombed ( Thu 6 Mar 8:36 EST)
Reuters Albania -- a melting pot in heart of Balkans ( Thu 6 Mar 9:47 EST)
Reuters Turkish helicopters strike at Kurd guerrillas ( Thu 6 Mar 9:35 EST)
Reuters Turkish Islamist mayor charged with aiding rebels ( Thu 6 Mar 2:48 EST)
Reuters Dutch PM urges common sense in Albania crisis ( Thu 6 Mar 8:20 EST)
Reuters U.S. prepares to evacuate Americans in Albania ( Thu 6 Mar 10:57 EST)
Reuters EU harmonises inflation data before EMU decision ( Thu 6 Mar 4:22 EST)
Reuters Amnesty gears up for campaign at UN rights forum ( Thu 6 Mar 10:40 EST)
Reuters Olympics-Crime not an issue in Cape Town bid, IOC told ( Thu 6 Mar 9:25 EST)
The Washington Post Turkish Leader Bows to Army on Islam (Mar. 6)
The Washington Post
Reports of Fighting Spread in Albania As Government Rejects Mediation Bid (Mar. 6)
The Irish Times Albania rejects mediation offer (Mar. 6)
The Irish Times Dutch minister to visit Albania for talks (Mar. 6)
The Irish Times Tirana government attempts to reassert control (Mar. 6)
Associated Press Albania's troubles pit north versus south (Mar. 5, 5:40 EST)
Associated Press Turkey's Islamic premier apparently agrees to protect secular traditions (Mar. 5, 22:15 EST)
Associated Press Big names weigh in on behalf of 2004 bidders (Mar. 5, 2:10 EST)
CNN Turkey's Erbakan gives mixed signals on military directives (Mar. 5, 23:45 EST)
CNN Albanian cities 'out of control,' foreign minister says (Mar. 5)
CNN Albania's army pushes south to crush uprising (Mar. 5, 13:22 EST)
Reuters Olympic Chiefs Drawing Up Their Short List ( Wed 5 Mar 12:25 EST)
Reuters Cyprus Turks and Greeks plan high-profile concert ( Wed 5 Mar 11:53 EST)
Reuters EU snub could undermine West's role in Turkey ( Wed 5 Mar 11:38 EST)
Reuters Neighbouring countries wary of Albanian exodus ( Wed 5 Mar 11:30 EST)
Reuters Cyprus shares surge on buying spree ( Wed 5 Mar 11:15 EST)
Reuters Islamist PM gets no aid from civilian leaders ( Wed 5 Mar 12:02 EST)
Reuters Turk military says Islamist PM signs warning text ( Wed 5 Mar 15:28 EST)
Reuters European press urges West to help Albania ( Wed 5 Mar 11:50 EST)
Reuters EU to send Dutch foreign minister to Albania ( Wed 5 Mar 13:56 EST)
Reuters Albanian insurgents defy army in border region ( Wed 5 Mar 15:51 EST)
Reuters Turk army says Islamist PM signs warning text ( Wed 5 Mar 13:12 EST)
Reuters Albania army pushes south to crush uprising ( Wed 5 Mar 9:33 EST)
Reuters EU seeks common approach to asylum seekers' rights ( Wed 5 Mar 11:04 EST)
Reuters The council, dominated by the powerful military, demanded at ( Wed 5 Mar 13:20 EST)
Reuters West scrambles to calm Albania as fighting rages ( Wed 5 Mar 16:36 EST)
Reuters Clash in south Albania, opposition appeals to West ( Wed 5 Mar 16:12 EST)
Reuters Chaos Breaks Out in Albania ( Wed 5 Mar 17:14 EST)
Reuters Casino Magic Reports 1996 Results and The Sale of Its Greek ( Wed 5 Mar 16:31 EST)
Friday, 7 March 1997
Reuters Olympics-Elated Athens forgets centennial snub ( Fri 7 Mar 11:22 EST)
Reuters Buenos Aires, Cape Town Can Make History ( Fri 7 Mar 12:29 EST)
Reuters Olympics-Lille disappointed but feel effort not wasted ( Fri 7 Mar 12:08 EST)
Reuters Olympics-Rome mayor hails ``success for all Italy'' ( Fri 7 Mar 11:14 EST)
Reuters Olympics-Mandela hails Cape Town 2004 shortlisting ( Fri 7 Mar 12:11 EST)
Reuters Olympics-Turk President hopes Istanbul will try again ( Fri 7 Mar 11:07 EST)
Reuters Athens Makes 2004 Olympic Shortlist; Games May Return to Their ( Fri 7 Mar 11:03 EST)
Reuters Athens stays cool as Balkan conflicts reach border ( Fri 7 Mar 11:55 EST)
Reuters Turk Cypriot leader catches cold, cancels meeting ( Fri 7 Mar 10:07 EST)
Reuters Turkish Islamists threaten polls in military row ( Fri 7 Mar 10:29 EST)
Reuters Albanian rebels reject amnesty offer, keep guns ( Fri 7 Mar 10:13 EST)
Reuters Foreign military links not seen helping Albania ( Fri 7 Mar 10:50 EST)
Reuters Olympics-Buenos Aires, Cape Town have chance to make history ( Fri 7 Mar 10:43 EST)
Reuters Olympics-End of dream for six Games hopefuls ( Fri 7 Mar 10:22 EST)
Reuters Olympics-Glum Russians pin hopes on future Games bid ( Fri 7 Mar 10:30 EST)
Reuters No Plans to Pull Americans from Albania ( Fri 7 Mar 6:50 EST)
The Chicago Tribune Albanian Jets Attack Their Own Town (Mar. 6, 15:03 EST)
The Washington Post Olympics 2004 Finalists Named (Mar. 7, 10:14 EST)
Associated Press Cities from Europe, South America and Africa make final cut (Mar. 7, 11:33 EST)
Reuters Turkish Islamist minister calls for elections ( Fri 7 Mar 5:12 EST)
Reuters State Minister Abdullah Gul, a close aide of Islamist Prime ( Fri 7 Mar 7:35 EST)
Reuters No sign Albania rebels plan to surrender ( Fri 7 Mar 7:11 EST)
Reuters EU harmonised price data show smaller differences ( Fri 7 Mar 8:39 EST)
Reuters For example, Sweden's harmonised inflation figure amounted ( Fri 7 Mar 6:24 EST)
Reuters Italy confident France will back NATO command deal ( Fri 7 Mar 6:11 EST)
Reuters Turkey's Deputy PM Ciller says no early elections ( Fri 7 Mar 7:30 EST)
Reuters UN urges Iraq to admit 1,320 Turkish Kurd refugees ( Fri 7 Mar 7:47 EST)
Reuters Olympics-IOC names final five candidates for 2004 Games ( Fri 7 Mar 7:51 EST)
Reuters Olympics-Final five candidates for 2004 Olympics ( Fri 7 Mar 7:32 EST)
CNN 5 cities named finalists in bid to host 2004 Olympics (Mar. 7, 8:16 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 7 ( Fri 7 Mar 1:28 EST)
Reuters Aide to Turkey's Erbakan calls for elections ( Fri 7 Mar 3:06 EST)
Reuters Albanian economy in race against time ( Fri 7 Mar 4:45 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - March 7 ( Fri 7 Mar 3:05 EST)
Reuters Albania's Berisha to meet EU team, halts offensive ( Fri 7 Mar 2:10 EST)
Reuters Basketball-Men's Euroleague collated results ( Fri 7 Mar 3:41 EST)
The Irish Times Peace deal may not be enough to halt civil war (Mar. 7)
The Irish Times Envoy says Berisha may hold elections (Mar. 7)
The Christian Science Monitor Turkey's Military Tries Political Moves To Squelch Premier's Islamic Ambition
(Mar. 7)
The Washington Post Albanian Leader Offers Olive Branch to Protesters (Mar. 7)
The Washington Post Working to Win Back the Marbles (Mar. 7)
MSNBC Cease-fire reached in Albanian unrest (Mar. 6)
CNN PSG, AEK Athens draw 0-0 (Mar. 6, 17:55 EST)
CNN Eleven bidders make final pitches before Olympic cutoff (Mar. 6, 16:45 EST)
Associated Press 2004 Olympic bidders: Let the cuts begin (Mar. 6, 19:34 EST)
Associated Press Greek government asks U.S. help to recover ancient statues (Mar. 6, 18:53 EST)
CNN Albania's president agrees to call off military (Mar. 6, 12:46 EST)
Reuters Greek minister defends Turkey over EU move ( Thu 6 Mar 16:38 EST)
Reuters EU sees Albania's Berisha agreeing to early polls ( Thu 6 Mar 17:21 EST)
Reuters Berisha does deal, southern Albania rebels dig in ( Thu 6 Mar 14:31 EST)
Reuters Turkey's Ciller warns of ``cultural Berlin wall'' ( Thu 6 Mar 11:36 EST)
Reuters Albanian soldiers request asylum in Greece ( Thu 6 Mar 15:36 EST)
Reuters Seven Albanian soldiers seek asylum in Greece ( Thu 6 Mar 13:24 EST)
Reuters Turkish government stalls for time in army row ( Thu 6 Mar 11:58 EST)
Reuters Katsoulis had no details on where the soldiers had turned ( Thu 6 Mar 13:37 EST)
Reuters Kohl invites Turkish prime minister to Bonn ( Thu 6 Mar 16:12 EST)
Reuters U.S., Greece press Albania on political talks ( Thu 6 Mar 19:08 EST)
Reuters Albanian rebels dig in, dish out ``justice'' ( Thu 6 Mar 12:07 EST)
Reuters Albanian rebels get ready for fight in south ( Thu 6 Mar 16:53 EST)
Reuters Simitis also said that Berisha told him in a telephone ( Thu 6 Mar 16:14 EST)
Reuters Turk parliament cuts maximum period of custody ( Thu 6 Mar 15:18 EST)
Reuters Albania's Berisha makes concessions, meets EU team ( Thu 6 Mar 19:53 EST)
Reuters The statement said participants in the talks asked the ( Thu 6 Mar 11:25 EST)
Reuters Turk health minister warns of dangers of kissing ( Thu 6 Mar 13:38 EST)
Reuters Soccer-Paris St Germain v AEK Athens teams ( Thu 6 Mar 14:32 EST)
Reuters Soccer-Paris St Germain 0 AEK Athens 0 result ( Thu 6 Mar 16:31 EST)
Reuters Soccer-Holders PSG held 0-0 at home by AEK ( Thu 6 Mar 19:30 EST)
Reuters Olympics-Cape Town still on track despite crime ( Thu 6 Mar 15:11 EST)
Reuters Athletics-Move to cut compulsory doping bans ( Thu 6 Mar 13:53 EST)
Reuters Olympics-Outsiders make desperate late bids ( Thu 6 Mar 15:53 EST)
Reuters Crime Not an Issue in Cape Town Bid, IOC Told ( Thu 6 Mar 14:17 EST)
Saturday, 8 March 1997
Associated Press 2004 Olympics candidates, at a glance (Mar. 8, 2:55 EST)
Associated Press Hundreds of Albanians flee as government deadline on arms approaches (Mar. 8, 19:00 EST)
Associated Press Albanian insurgents seize another town, south solidly in their hands (Mar. 8, 16:10 EST)
The Associated Press Turkey makes headway in Kurdish conflict but no end in sight (Mar. 8, 11:10 EST)
The Associated Press Cities from Europe, South America and Africa make final cut (Mar. 8, 2:55 EST)
Reuters Cyprus doctors head to Albania on aid mission ( Sat 8 Mar 4:26 EST)
Reuters Turk military defends its warning to Islamists ( Sat 8 Mar 10:39 EST)
Reuters Gjirokaster, 30 km from the Greek border, is the ( Sat 8 Mar 10:48 EST)
Reuters Albanian rebels practice with captured tanks ( Sat 8 Mar 8:19 EST)
Reuters New Albania violence, Austria's Vranitzky mediates ( Sat 8 Mar 12:22 EST)
Reuters CORRECTED - Crowds seek boat out of rebel-held Albanian port ( Sat 8 Mar 5:41 EST)
Reuters OSCE in Albania to try and mediate in rebellion ( Sat 8 Mar 6:22 EST)
Reuters Gjirokaster is now under the control of the rebels,'' a ( Sat 8 Mar 11:41 EST)
Reuters OSCE calls for extension of Albanian ceasefire ( Sat 8 Mar 10:48 EST)
Reuters OSCE's Vranitzky mediates in Albania crisis ( Sat 8 Mar 8:00 EST)
Reuters Rebels seize last Albanian stronghold in south ( Sat 8 Mar 12:08 EST)
Reuters Albanian rebels ransack main army base in south ( Sat 8 Mar 11:14 EST)
Reuters Mob Seeks Boat out of Rebel-Held Albania Port ( Sat 8 Mar 7:54 EST)
Reuters OSCE's Vranitzky Mediates in Albanian Crisis ( Sat 8 Mar 8:39 EST)
Reuters Athletics-Papadias saved potential embarrassment ( Sat 8 Mar 10:56 EST)
Reuters Soccer-Albanian midfielder Millo dies in accident ( Sat 8 Mar 12:41 EST)
Reuters Olympic Committee Narrows Field to 5 Cities ( Sat 8 Mar 4:42 EST)
CNN Devers, Papadias win 60-meter titles (Mar. 7, 17:00 EST)
The Washington Post
Southern Albanians Reject Tirana's Appeal, Refuse to Lay Down Arms (Mar. 8)
MSNBC Turkish army, government at odds over Islam (Mar. 7)
MSNBC No sign of truce in Albania (Mar. 7)
MSNBC In Albania, problems galore (Mar. 7)
Reuters Olympics-Athens eager to grasp second chance ( Fri 7 Mar 17:30 EST)
Reuters Athletics-Kipketer and Devers win historic bonuses ( Fri 7 Mar 16:04 EST)
Reuters Athletics-Greek protest after Devers given final place ( Fri 7 Mar 13:34 EST)
Reuters Athletics-Jury upholds Devers' decision ( Fri 7 Mar 14:34 EST)
Reuters Athleics-Devers wins in dramatic fashion, again ( Fri 7 Mar 15:59 EST)
Reuters Athletics-Papadias wins world indoor 60 metres title ( Fri 7 Mar 15:10 EST)
Reuters Olympic Committee Narrows Field to 5 Cities ( Fri 7 Mar 20:08 EST)
Reuters Albania rebels shun amnesty, West urges dialogue ( Fri 7 Mar 15:38 EST)
Reuters Turkey says killed five Kurdish rebels in clashes ( Fri 7 Mar 16:13 EST)
Reuters Turkish scandal probe to seek Ciller testimony ( Fri 7 Mar 16:11 EST)
Sunday, 9 March 1997
Reuters Cyprus detains two Turks,Turk Cypriot for spying ( Sun 9 Mar 9:16 EST)
Reuters Greek artists spend months turning sand into art ( Sun 9 Mar 6:49 EST)
Reuters Ex-Albanian general takes charge in rebel town ( Sun 9 Mar 9:46 EST)
Reuters Get away from it all for a fortnight - in Albania ( Sun 9 Mar 9:48 EST)
Reuters Turk security forces kill 42 rebels, agency says ( Sun 9 Mar 10:20 EST)
CNN IAAF drug chief wants action against Greek coach (Mar. 9, 16:00 EST)
Reuters Albanian border guards split, rebels tighten grip ( Sun 9 Mar 12:41 EST)
Reuters Berisha cut the deal to try to put an end to a rebellion ( Sun 9 Mar 13:44 EST)
Reuters Albanian rebels cool to Berisha deal on elections ( Sun 9 Mar 14:18 EST)
Reuters Soccer-Greek championship results/standings ( Sun 9 Mar 12:59 EST)
The Washington Post Rebels Take Albania Town (Mar. 8)
The Washington Post Albanians Flee for Greece (Mar. 8)
The Los Angleles Times Scientists Find Undersea World of Antony, Cleopatra [Ancient Alexandria] (Mar. 8)
CNN Southern Albanian town falls to rebels (Mar. 8, 21:22 EST)
Reuters Athletics-Koffa brings further joy to Greece ( Sat 8 Mar 16:08 EST)
Reuters Athletics-Koffa secures Greek sprint double ( Sat 8 Mar 14:54 EST)
Reuters Athletics-Papadias under investigation by IAAF ( Sat 8 Mar 7:07 EST)
Reuters Albanian rebels capture major southern town ( Sat 8 Mar 13:35 EST)
Reuters Violence in south Albania, no word on ceasefire ( Sat 8 Mar 16:13 EST)
Reuters Albanian rebels celebrate capture of southern town ( Sat 8 Mar 15:06 EST)
Reuters Albania ceasefire runs out, no mediation result ( Sat 8 Mar 19:42 EST)
Reuters Italy refuses political asylum for Albanians ( Sat 8 Mar 15:35 EST)
Reuters New Albania Violence, Europe Mediates ( Sat 8 Mar 13:44 EST)
Reuters Mob Seeks Boat out of Rebel-Held Albania Port ( Sat 8 Mar 7:54 EST)
Monday, 10 March 1997
Reuters Huge chunks of metal flew hundreds of metres from ( Mon 10 Mar 11:43 EST)
Reuters Rebel-held arms depot rocked by blasts in Albania ( Mon 10 Mar 11:52 EST)
Reuters Albania's Berisha now has to win over rebels ( Mon 10 Mar 1:21 EST)
Reuters Albanians cool to return of exiled king ( Mon 10 Mar 12:27 EST)
Reuters France criticises EU centrists' ``no'' to Turkey ( Mon 10 Mar 12:57 EST)
Reuters Iran's Velayati in Turkey after diplomatic row ( Mon 10 Mar 11:22 EST)
Reuters Political turmoil ups Turk banks' borrowing costs ( Mon 10 Mar 10:50 EST)
Associated Press Turkey's next premier under pressure to end coalition with Islamics (Mar. 10, 7:40 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - March 10 ( Mon 10 Mar 3:14 EST)
Reuters Soccer-Cyprus league results ( Mon 10 Mar 4:28 EST)
Reuters Standings P W D L F A Pts: ( Mon 10 Mar 5:01 EST)
Reuters Turk party says backs army demands on Islamists ( Mon 10 Mar 8:26 EST)
Reuters Bomb blast at Turkish Islamist party, no injuries ( Mon 10 Mar 2:08 EST)
Reuters Turkish police hunt Kurd rebel jail escapees ( Mon 10 Mar 7:37 EST)
Reuters Iran's Velayati in Turkey for talks ( Mon 10 Mar 6:21 EST)
Reuters Five major Albanian towns in rebel hands-reports ( Mon 10 Mar 7:29 EST)
Reuters Details of Albania accord on unity gov't, elections ( Mon 10 Mar 7:18 EST)
Reuters Albanian President, Opponents Reach Deal ( Mon 10 Mar 6:36 EST)
The Washington Post Militants Take Control Of S. Albanian Town (Mar. 9)
CNN Albanian president makes big concessions to quell violence (Mar. 9, 22:13 EST)
Reuters Men's high jump final ( Sun 9 Mar 11:21 EST)
Tuesday, 11 March 1997
Reuters Britain's envoy sees opportunity for Cyprus ( Tue 11 Mar 12:46 EST)
Reuters Greece asks Albania to free jailed Socialist ( Tue 11 Mar 11:21 EST)
Reuters Velayati visit is headache for Turkey's Erbakan ( Tue 11 Mar 13:46 EST)
Reuters Turkey's Erbakan attacks ``secular fascists'' ( Tue 11 Mar 13:14 EST)
Reuters Albanian gunmen holding border post kill traveller ( Tue 11 Mar 13:40 EST)
Reuters A rundown of Southern Albanian towns in rebel hands ( Tue 11 Mar 9:37 EST)
Reuters French time-change plan counted out by EU ( Tue 11 Mar 14:35 EST)
Reuters Turkey plans to improve human rights ( Tue 11 Mar 9:33 EST)
Reuters A rundown of Southern Albanian towns in rebel hands ( Tue 11 Mar 9:37 EST)
Reuters Cuprus police say Turk confessed to espionage ( Tue 11 Mar 5:33 EST)
Associated Press Turkey's foreign minister pledges to end torture (Mar. 10, 21:20 EST)
Associated Press Chaos in southern Albania: weapons stolen, hotel looted (Mar. 11, 10:25 EST)
CNN Reports: 5 major Albanian towns in rebel hands (Mar. 10, 15:43 EST)
The Washington Post
New World Disorder: Flung Out of Isolation and Into Chaos, Swindled Albanians Vent Their Rage (Mar. 11)
The Washington Post Turks Try New Approach to Strife (Mar. 11)
Reuters EU ministers to talk about enlargement, Turkey ( Tue 11 Mar 4:43 EST)
Reuters FEATURE - Cyprus liberalises investment rules ( Tue 11 Mar 0:17 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - March 11 ( Tue 11 Mar 2:27 EST)
Wednesday, 12 March 1997
Reuters Britain optimistic talks on Cyprus can start ( Wed 12 Mar 12:23 EST)
Reuters France praises Turkish reform, says helps EU ties ( Wed 12 Mar 10:46 EST)
Reuters Greece says Albanian rebels should attend talks ( Wed 12 Mar 9:33 EST)
Reuters Turkey's Erbakan to act on army Islamist warning ( Wed 12 Mar 10:59 EST)
Reuters Armed gangs terrorise southern Albania ( Wed 12 Mar 10:20 EST)
Reuters Turkey may drop customs deal if spurned by EU ( Wed 12 Mar 10:00 EST)
Reuters Belgium not against Turkey's EU membership bid ( Wed 12 Mar 13:59 EST)
Reuters Rundown of Albanian flashpoints, rebel-held towns ( Wed 12 Mar 13:30 EST)
Reuters New Albanian premier wants talks with rebels ( Wed 12 Mar 12:26 EST)
Reuters A spokesman for armed rebels in the southern town of Sarande ( Wed 12 Mar 9:24 EST)
Reuters EP demands strict control over gene experiments ( Wed 12 Mar 13:22 EST)
Reuters Albanian leader fights for political life ( Wed 12 Mar 10:33 EST)
Reuters New Albania Premier Begins Talks on Government ( Wed 12 Mar 11:03 EST)
Reuters Members of Turk Moslem sect mark riot anniversary ( Wed 12 Mar 9:13 EST)
Reuters Russia coastguards shoot Turkish fisherman ( Wed 12 Mar 13:13 EST)
Reuters Russia coastguards kill Turkish fisherman ( Wed 12 Mar 14:52 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 12 ( Wed 12 Mar 1:28 EST)
Reuters Turks boo prime minister Erbakan at soccer match ( Wed 12 Mar 3:40 EST)
Reuters Nadir's ex-wife convicted for buying stolen Koran ( Wed 12 Mar 5:02 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - March 12 ( Wed 12 Mar 2:40 EST)
Reuters Prince Charles pays New York City a 12-hour visit ( Wed 12 Mar 0:49 EST)
CNN Albania's southern rebels take more towns (Mar. 11, 11:45 EST)
Reuters In Athens: Olympiakos 60 Partisan Belgrade ( Tue 11 Mar 16:53 EST)
Reuters In Limoges: Limoges 55 Panathinaikos 70 ( Tue 11 Mar 16:19 EST)
Reuters Basketball-Pananthinaikos through to EuroLeague quarter-finals ( Tue 11 Mar 18:02 EST)
Reuters Berisha appoints new premier as unrest spreads ( Tue 11 Mar 15:36 EST)
Reuters Amnesty criticises Turkey's new detention law ( Tue 11 Mar 17:07 EST)
Reuters U.S. steps up pro-Turkey campaign ( Tue 11 Mar 18:23 EST)
Thursday, 13 March 1997
The Chicago Tribune Albania Military Collapsing; Europe May Need To Step In (Mar. 12)
Reuters Greek navy aid ship waits off rebel-held Sarande ( Thu 13 Mar 5:48 EST)
Reuters Turkish government approves Islamist crackdown ( Thu 13 Mar 11:25 EST)
Reuters Turkey's Erbakan to give way in Islamist army row ( Thu 13 Mar 5:54 EST)
Reuters Black market, drugs flourish in south Albania ( Thu 13 Mar 11:03 EST)
Reuters Turkey govt to enforce army demands on Islamists ( Thu 13 Mar 10:44 EST)
Reuters Unrest reaches Tirana, airport closed ( Thu 13 Mar 5:34 EST)
Reuters Turkey cabinet to discuss army Islamist demands ( Thu 13 Mar 3:08 EST)
Reuters Austrian Air halts flights to Tirana amid unrest ( Thu 13 Mar 7:05 EST)
Reuters Albania faces anarchy as unrest, looting spread ( Thu 13 Mar 11:48 EST)
Reuters Albania Calls for Military Aid from Europe ( Thu 13 Mar 10:58 EST)
Reuters EU unemployment unchanged at 10.8 pct in January ( Thu 13 Mar 10:12 EST)
Reuters EU unemployment unchanged at 10.8 percent in January ( Thu 13 Mar 10:41 EST)
Reuters The cabinet is very determined and committed on this ( Thu 13 Mar 9:18 EST)
Reuters Dutch EU presidency holds talks on Albanian crisis ( Thu 13 Mar 10:01 EST)
Reuters Turkey's Islamist-led govt to enforce army demands ( Thu 13 Mar 9:11 EST)
Reuters A dozen countries now lobby for NATO membership ( Thu 13 Mar 8:32 EST)
Reuters Egyptian in drugs case released from Cyprus jail ( Thu 13 Mar 5:02 EST)
The Irish Times Tirana tense as rebels near and foreigners flee (Mar. 13)
The Irish Times EU appeals for compromise in Albania (Mar. 13)
The Daily Telegraph
Asil Nadir's ex-wife sentenced over Koran stolen by militants (Mar. 13)
The Daily Telegraph
Looted guns circulate in rebel-held towns (Mar. 13)
CNN U.S. orders nonessential workers out of Albania (Mar. 12, 21:33 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 13 ( Thu 13 Mar 1:40 EST)
Reuters Turkey cabinet to discuss army Islamist demands ( Thu 13 Mar 3:08 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - March 13 ( Thu 13 Mar 4:47 EST)
Reuters Greek foreing minister to fly to Albania ( Wed 12 Mar 18:24 EST)
Reuters Greece says plane aborts landing at Tirana airport ( Wed 12 Mar 17:48 EST)
Reuters Albania, with new government, appeals for calm ( Wed 12 Mar 21:20 EST)
Reuters The captain of the plane, which was on a regular flight and ( Wed 12 Mar 16:54 EST)
Reuters EU Commission sets 2010 goal to cut acid rainfall ( Wed 12 Mar 14:38 EST)
Reuters EU Commission agrees controversial energy tax plan ( Wed 12 Mar 15:14 EST)
The Irish Times Key role for socialist agreed (Mar. 12)
The Irish Times Italians broker arms handover with Albanians (Mar. 11)
The Irish Times Agreement with Berisha could split opposition parties (Mar. 10)
Reuters U.S. Orders Americans Out of Albania ( Wed 12 Mar 16:19 EST)
Associated Press Militants press closer to capital as possible showdown looms (Mar. 12, 20:55 EST)
Associated Press New premier meets rebel leader, heads to Tirana (Mar. 12, 8:50 EST)
CNN New Albanian premier begins talks on new government (Mar. 12, 12:10 EST)
Friday, 14 March 1997
Reuters Wreck of Cypriot freighter found off France ( Fri 14 Mar 15:33 EST)
Reuters Germany approves visa rule for foreign children ( Fri 14 Mar 9:54 EST)
CNN U.S. suspends Albania air evacuations after missile fire (Mar. 14, 13:15 EST)
Reuters Turkey protests to Greece over boat shooting ( Fri 14 Mar 11:52 EST)
Reuters Turk Islamists say no U-turn despite army ( Fri 14 Mar 10:19 EST)
Reuters EU ministers seek to sort out Turkey muddle ( Fri 14 Mar 7:52 EST)
Reuters Turkey says EU rebuff could kill customs union ( Fri 14 Mar 11:51 EST)
Reuters Turk publisher, translator sentenced for US report ( Fri 14 Mar 11:14 EST)
Reuters British Envoy Expects Direct Talks on Cyprus ( Fri 14 Mar 11:13 EST)
Reuters Greek minister to attend Albania peace talks ( Fri 14 Mar 8:21 EST)
Reuters Greece ready for possible Albanian refugee influx ( Fri 14 Mar 9:52 EST)
Reuters UN urges Italy, Greece to let in Albanian refugees ( Fri 14 Mar 4:18 EST)
Reuters Albania highlights Europe's security crisis ( Fri 14 Mar 9:19 EST)
Reuters UN urges Italy and Greece to let in Albanians ( Fri 14 Mar 12:03 EST)
Reuters UN urges Albania's neighbours to let in refugees ( Fri 14 Mar 8:07 EST)
Reuters Americans, Italians airlifted from anarchic Albania ( Fri 14 Mar 9:50 EST)
Reuters Ramshackle flotilla ferries Albanians to Italy ( Fri 14 Mar 12:44 EST)
Reuters U.S. suspends Albania airlift, Germans open fire ( Fri 14 Mar 12:34 EST)
Reuters Albania's chaotic revolt, which erupted after thousands ( Fri 14 Mar 4:23 EST)
Reuters The source said the helicopters had landed at an old ( Fri 14 Mar 10:18 EST)
Reuters Albanian author Kadare appeals for EU help ( Fri 14 Mar 5:01 EST)
Reuters Fear and pessimism in Tirana as chaos reigns ( Fri 14 Mar 11:37 EST)
Reuters Albanians head for Italy in rusting gunboats ( Fri 14 Mar 8:23 EST)
Reuters Evacuees leave Albania, West pins hopes on OSCE ( Fri 14 Mar 8:35 EST)
Reuters Italians, other foreigners evacuated from Albania ( Fri 14 Mar 5:05 EST)
Reuters Vranitzky to urge EU, OSCE members to help Albania ( Fri 14 Mar 10:10 EST)
Reuters Hundreds of Foreigners Evacuated from Albania ( Fri 14 Mar 8:28 EST)
CNN Western nations rush to remove their citizens from Albania (Mar. 13, 23:01 EST)
Reuters Turkey leads world in arresting journalists - report ( Thu 13 Mar 20:50 EST)
Reuters Turkey says Kurdish holiday celebrations allowed ( Thu 13 Mar 21:42 EST)
Reuters UN urges Italy, Greece to let in Albanian refugees ( Fri 14 Mar 4:18 EST)
Reuters Albania's chaotic revolt, which erupted after thousands ( Fri 14 Mar 4:23 EST)
Reuters Uneasy calm in Tirana, evacuations under way ( Fri 14 Mar 4:46 EST)
Reuters Athens readies to evacuate Greeks from Albania ( Thu 13 Mar 17:08 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 14 ( Fri 14 Mar 0:55 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - March 14 ( Fri 14 Mar 2:37 EST)
Reuters Cyprus police detain U.S. players after assault ( Thu 13 Mar 22:13 EST)
Reuters Cyprus doctors on strike over pay, pensions ( Thu 13 Mar 21:48 EST)
Reuters Turkey urged to act on freedom of expression ( Thu 13 Mar 15:18 EST)
Reuters Greek navy aid ship docks at rebel-held Sarande ( Thu 13 Mar 14:08 EST)
Reuters Albanian guards flee second crossing to Greece ( Thu 13 Mar 15:30 EST)
Reuters Main southeast Albanian town falls to rebels ( Thu 13 Mar 16:15 EST)
Reuters Albanian guards abandon second crossing to Greece ( Thu 13 Mar 13:08 EST)
Reuters There were also unconfirmed reports that Korce had gone over ( Thu 13 Mar 13:18 EST)
Reuters Albanian violence reaches northern borders ( Thu 13 Mar 16:29 EST)
Reuters Belgrade urges peace on Albania, violence moves north ( Thu 13 Mar 14:46 EST)
CNN U.S., Western embassies begin evacuation from Albania (Mar. 13, 16:03 EST)
Reuters Americans Evacuated From 'Tinderbox' Albania (Mar. 13, 16:05 EST)
Associated Press Unrest and mayhem spreads across Albania; Americans evacuated (Mar. 13, 15:25 EST)
Associated Press Mayhem Spreads Across Albania, 12 Killed, 50 Injured (Mar. 13, 15:00 EST)
Associated Press Militants press closer to capital as possible showdown looms (Mar. 12, 20:55 EST)
Saturday, 15 March 1997
Reuters Albanian rebels still insist Berisha resigns ( Sat 15 Mar 14:58 EST)
Reuters Berisha report sends EU to dinner ( Sat 15 Mar 16:30 EST)
Reuters EU agrees to send police advisers to Albania ( Sat 15 Mar 15:49 EST)
Reuters Italy offers temporary shelter to Albanians ( Sat 15 Mar 16:26 EST)
CNN U.S. resumes Albania evacuation airlift (Mar. 15, 8:00 EST)
The Times Albania: Britons tell of terror in Albania (Mar. 15)
The Times British aid worker tells of escape from armed Tirana mob (Mar. 15)
The Times 'King' ready to return (Mar. 15)
The Times Berisha's fall vital to end the anarchy (Mar. 15)
The Times Foreigners flee vision of Dante in shattered capital (Mar. 15)
The Times Chaos is the only order as mobs turn to plunder (Mar. 15)
The Times British Council brought to book over Athens library (Mar. 15)
Reuters Matutes said Italy, Greece, Denmark and France had been in ( Sat 15 Mar 13:54 EST)
Reuters EU disagrees over Albania force ( Sat 15 Mar 14:08 EST)
Reuters U.S. Airlifts 331 More Evacuees From Albania ( Sat 15 Mar 14:36 EST)
The Washington Post Journalists Under Fire: 27 Dead, a Record 185 Jailed in '96 (Mar. 15)
The Washington Post
Europeans Reject Call For Help in Albania (Mar. 15)
Reuters EU mulls enlargement forum to appease outsiders ( Sat 15 Mar 12:25 EST)
Reuters Greek ship blast kills two ( Sat 15 Mar 10:46 EST)
Reuters Arlo announces agreement with Cyprus-Amax for the Chorcha ( Fri 14 Mar 17:52 EST)
Reuters Bosnia peacebroker urges military action in Albania ( Sat 15 Mar 5:50 EST)
Reuters Albanians storm port in bid to board foreign ship ( Sat 15 Mar 8:37 EST)
Reuters Albanian leader under pressure as exodus grows ( Sat 15 Mar 10:34 EST)
Reuters Albanian exodus to Italy continues unabated ( Sat 15 Mar 7:10 EST)
Reuters Italy says it won't turn back Albanian refugees ( Sat 15 Mar 10:13 EST)
Reuters Italy debates how to handle Albanian refugee crisis ( Sat 15 Mar 8:42 EST)
Reuters Albanians on looting spree demolish border posts ( Sat 15 Mar 11:58 EST)
Reuters Europe split on calls for Albania military mission ( Sat 15 Mar 8:01 EST)
Reuters EU opts for caution on Albania crisis ( Sat 15 Mar 11:40 EST)
Reuters EU ministers meet amid Albania crisis ( Sat 15 Mar 5:29 EST)
Associated Press Algeria most dangerous for journalists; Turkey top jailer (Mar. 14, 13:35 EST)
Associated Press Turkey protests Greek boat firing on Turkish ferry (Mar. 14, 18:50 EST)
CNN Report: Algeria most dangerous spot for journalists (Mar. 14, 12:30 EST)
CNN Evacuations from Albania proceed amid a hail of bullets (Mar. 14, 22:12 EST)
The Irish Times Scramble out of murderous anarchy (Mar. 15)
The Irish Times Balkans in crisis: Europe in danger (Mar. 15)
The Irish Times Warship carrying up to 900 arrives in Brindisi (Mar. 15)
CNN More Albanian military boats arrive in Italy (Mar. 14, 19:45 EST)
Associated Press Foreigners flee Albania's chaos; U.S. helicopters under fire (Mar. 14, 22:30 EST)
Associated Press Gunmen fire on U.S. helicopter, American evacuation suspended (Mar. 14, 12:55 EST)
Associated Press Albania's defense minister flees, U.S. chopper returns gunfire (Mar. 14, 9:25 EST)
Reuters Convoy of Albanian refugee ships heads for Italy ( Fri 14 Mar 19:07 EST)
Reuters Europe should heed Albania cry for help-Vranitzky ( Fri 14 Mar 19:22 EST)
Reuters German army not joining any Albania mission -Kinkel ( Fri 14 Mar 17:56 EST)
Reuters Macedonian defence min visits Albania border ( Fri 14 Mar 17:50 EST)
Sunday, 16 March 1997
Reuters Soccer-Greek championship results/standings ( Sun 16 Mar 14:47 EST)
The Chicago Tribune Study: Turks Lead in Jailing of Journalists (Mar. 15, 6:01 EST)
CNN Albanians call for peace in nation's capital (Mar. 16, 12:45 EST)
Associated Press Same old story: A neighbor asks for help, and the EU waffles (Mar. 16, 14:05 EST)
Associated Press U.S. Marines, Greek frogmen evacuate hundreds of civilians (Mar. 16, 13:45 EST)
Associated Press Albania's neighbors fear guns could trigger wider conflict (Mar. 15, 3:40 EST)
CNN Indian farmers threaten suicide over Yanni concerts (Mar. 16, 14:13 EST)
Reuters EU ministers seek to reassure Turkey over ties ( Sun 16 Mar 10:15 EST)
Reuters Van Mierlo said many problems still remained between Turkey ( Sun 16 Mar 8:48 EST)
Reuters France says Turkey should be EU member one day ( Sun 16 Mar 7:51 EST)
Reuters EU ministers underline Turkey's EU credentials ( Sun 16 Mar 8:34 EST)
Reuters Turkey says killed 23 rebels in clashes ( Sun 16 Mar 9:47 EST)
Reuters Sarajevo becomes staging post for Kurdish migrants ( Sun 16 Mar 5:41 EST)
Reuters EU seeks to embrace all in enlargement plan ( Sun 16 Mar 11:07 EST)
Reuters Turkey's rights activists see little to cheer ( Sun 16 Mar 6:50 EST)
Reuters Armed Albanians try to hijack Greek passenger boat ( Sun 16 Mar 9:32 EST)
Reuters Macedonian Albanians press for more autonomy ( Sun 16 Mar 6:02 EST)
Reuters Albanians ask themselves ``What now?'' ( Sun 16 Mar 5:07 EST)
Reuters External assistance is needed immediately for the ( Sun 16 Mar 5:01 EST)
Reuters Italy, hit by exodus, urges Albanians to stay home ( Sun 16 Mar 11:18 EST)
Reuters EU offers experts, not troops, to help Albania ( Sun 16 Mar 9:58 EST)
Reuters EU spurns military force, offers Tirana advisers ( Sun 16 Mar 6:15 EST)
Reuters Albanian Police Clash with Fleeing Civilians ( Sun 16 Mar 6:26 EST)
The Boston Globe
Foreigners flee Albania under fire: But some Americans are left behing (Mar. 15)
The Sunday Times Mob hijacks car of Our Man in Tirana (Mar. 16)
The Sunday Times Albania falls to mob rule (Mar. 16)
The Sunday Times This is no time for western powers to sit on their hands (Mar. 16)
The Chicago Tribune
Marines Dodge Bullets As They Lift Americans Out of Sinking Albania (Mar. 15, 6:00 EST)
CNN As Albanians flee, their president denies he's quitting (Mar. 15, 19:30 EST)
The Washington Post Albania's Neighbors Fear Conflict (Mar. 15, 3:44 EST)
Reuters Albania's embattled president denies he has quit ( Sat 15 Mar 19:07 EST)
Monday, 17 March 1997
CNN Hundreds fleeing Albania rescued at sea (Mar. 17, 14:35 EST)
Reuters Albanian border guards back at southern posts ( Mon 17 Mar 11:37 EST)
Reuters Albania anarchy hits ethnic Albanians' autonomy push ( Mon 17 Mar 12:06 EST)
Reuters Head of EU's Albania team has UN, OSCE background ( Mon 17 Mar 14:10 EST)
Reuters Turkey sees light at end of EU membership tunnel ( Mon 17 Mar 12:21 EST)
Reuters Remains of Turkish Cypriot leader's mother exhumed ( Mon 17 Mar 12:54 EST)
Reuters A central bank official told Reuters the decision to cut ( Mon 17 Mar 11:20 EST)
Reuters The assessment mission, which is around 10-strong, is ( Mon 17 Mar 6:37 EST)
Reuters European team meets in Rome on way to Albania ( Mon 17 Mar 7:51 EST)
Reuters Turkey says on track for EU membership ( Mon 17 Mar 9:05 EST)
Reuters Cypriot unionists meet on European Union issues ( Mon 17 Mar 7:22 EST)
Reuters Cyprus central bank cuts interest rates ( Mon 17 Mar 10:35 EST)
Chicago Tribune Some Journalists Pay a Lethal Price For Doing Their Jobs (Mar.17)
The Washington Post Albanians Jam Port, Desperate to Flee (Mar. 17)
Nando-NYTimes Record number of journalists in prison, report says (Mar. 17, 7:55 EST)
Reuters Families of Iranian diplomats leave Tirana ( Mon 17 Mar 0:11 EST)
Reuters Egyptian evacuees from Albania back in Cairo ( Mon 17 Mar 3:53 EST)
Reuters Port captures Albania's bleak chaos ( Mon 17 Mar 4:21 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 17 ( Mon 17 Mar 0:59 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - March 17 ( Mon 17 Mar 2:44 EST)
Reuters Turkey scraps duty on petroleum sales for a month ( Mon 17 Mar 3:24 EST)
Reuters Cyprus first division results/standings ( Mon 17 Mar 3:16 EST)
The Daily Telegraph Ministers run into stumbling blocks on the road to EU enlargement (Mar. 17)
The Daily Telegraph I shall not go, Berisha tells rebels (Mar. 17)
The Times Europe ready to send token force to Albania (Mar. 17)
The Times Italy defends delay (Mar. 17)
The Times Anarchy feeds arms trade in Balkans (Mar. 17)
The Irish Times EU ministers give support to plan for accession forum (Mar. 17)
The Irish Times Marines fight off civilians trying to board US aircraft (Mar. 17)
The Irish Times Escaping Albania: rescue came close to disaster (Mar. 17)
The Irish Times Mission to Tirana will assess Albania's needs (Mar. 17)
The Irish Times Albanians push to board a US Super Stallion CH53 Helicopter [Photo] (Mar. 17)
Tuesday, 18 March 1997
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 18 ( Tue 18 Mar 1:16 EST)
Reuters Greek minister slams EU's ``racism'' towards Turkey ( Tue 18 Mar 9:15 EST)
Reuters Albanian rebels insist Berisha must go ( Tue 18 Mar 13:21 EST)
Reuters Greece ready to guarantee bank loan to Albania ( Tue 18 Mar 8:58 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - March 18 ( Tue 18 Mar 2:58 EST)
Reuters Israel's foreign minister to visit Turkey ( Tue 18 Mar 8:21 EST)
Reuters Ukraine, Russia in row over NATO naval exercises ( Tue 18 Mar 12:52 EST)
Reuters Nearly 11,000 Albanians Flee to Italy, Greece ( Tue 18 Mar 10:41 EST)
Reuters UN says pace of Albanian refugee exodus picks up ( Tue 18 Mar 10:24 EST)
Reuters Albania running out of food, needs aid -Red Cross ( Tue 18 Mar 8:11 EST)
Reuters Albanian refugee flow quickens, food crisis looms ( Tue 18 Mar 12:36 EST)
Reuters Yanni Becomes First Westerner to Perform at Taj Mahal ( Tue 18 Mar 9:44 EST)
Associated Press EU officials visit ports, hoping to ship aid to troubled Albania (Mar. 18, 5:20 EST)
Associated Press Gunmen Rule Southern Albania, Nearly 7,000 Albanians Reach Italy (Mar. 17, 18:50 EST)
Associated Press Nearly 11,000 Albanians Flee to Italy, Greece (Mar. 18, 10:45 EST)
The Irish Times Attention centres on Nano, Berisha shelters in Tirana (Mar. 18)
Reuters Cyprus man charged with infecting lover with AIDS ( Mon 17 Mar 12:40 EST)
Wednesday, 19 March 1997
CNN Italy declares state of emergency over Albanian refugees (Mar. 19, 12:31 EST)
Reuters Cypriot unionists call for end to division ( Wed 19 Mar 9:58 EST)
Reuters EU to aim East Europe aid at preparing new members ( Wed 19 Mar 14:11 EST)
Reuters Albania secures airport, financial crisis looms ( Wed 19 Mar 14:00 EST)
Reuters Soccer-PSG face test of nerve in Athens ( Wed 19 Mar 9:29 EST)
Associated Press Albanian officials appeal for police help, Italy returns suspects (Mar. 19, 10:30 EST)
Associated Press Albanian insurgents threaten more unrest if president doesn't resign (Mar. 19, 9:00 EST)
The Los Angeles Times The Illusion of Albania Exposed (Mar. 19)
The Chicago Tribune Gunmen Halt, Extort Fleeing Albanians (Mar. 18, 6:02 CST)
![[English]](/gifs/ball_gre.gif) New York Times With Country Facing Turmoil, Albanians Reflect on Home (Mar. 19)
The Washington Post Italy Welcomes Albanians With Compassion - and Worry (Mar. 19)
Reuters EuroMPs slam Turk Cypriot leader over visit terms ( Wed 19 Mar 8:07 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 19 ( Wed 19 Mar 1:12 EST)
Reuters German foreign minister Kinkel to visit Turkey ( Wed 19 Mar 7:25 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - March 19 ( Wed 19 Mar 2:58 EST)
Reuters Yanni says India concerts to send message of unity ( Wed 19 Mar 8:01 EST)
Reuters Turkish court to try 65 for guerrilla jail deaths ( Wed 19 Mar 6:52 EST)
Reuters Turkish air force training plane crashes ( Wed 19 Mar 8:42 EST)
Reuters Turkish troops kill Maoist rebel leader ( Wed 19 Mar 5:50 EST)
The Irish Times Thousands flee in any craft available (Mar. 19)
The Irish Times Rebuilding Albania (Mar. 19)
The Washington Post Anarchy in Albania (Mar. 18)
CNN EU team, Albanians try to assess cost of uprising (Mar. 18, 20:03 EST)
CNN Albania littered with symbolism - in the form of bunkers (Mar. 18, 18:18 EST)
Reuters Greece to hold Balkan foreign ministers' meeting ( Tue 18 Mar 15:58 EST)
Reuters Cyprus dog fight charges dropped ( Tue 18 Mar 15:13 EST)
Reuters Albania Exodus Picks Up, Food Crisis Looms ( Tue 18 Mar 17:51 EST)
Reuters Albanian premier to hold first talks with rebels ( Tue 18 Mar 19:01 EST)
Reuters Stanford Professor to Speak on the Origins of Greek Democracy ( Tue 18 Mar 16:36 EST)
Associated Press Turkey shuts down unauthorized Koran schools (Mar. 18, 14:25 EST)
Associated Press Italy cracks down on Albanian arrivals (Mar. 18, 16:25 EST)
Associated Press Residents of Macedonian border town fear Albanian crisis will spill over (Mar. 18, 13:30 EST)
Thursday, 20 March 1997
Reuters Amnesty urges Turkish action on human rights ( Thu 20 Mar 14:27 EST)
Reuters UAE signs $75 mln deal for Turkish army carriers ( Thu 20 Mar 12:08 EST)
The New York Times U.S. Long Shot in Albania Fails to Pay Off (Mar. 20)
The New York Times Fears Grow for Albanians in Macedonia (Mar. 20)
CNN Doping, '99 world site on IAAF agenda (Mar. 19, 19:30 EST)
Associated Press Italy starts sending back Albanians considered dangerous (Mar. 20, 12:15 EST)
Associated Press Government in quandary over who to negotiate with (Mar. 20, 14:55 EST)
Associated Press Clinton names Tenet to head CIA; GOP reaction positive (Mar. 20, 5:13 EST)
Reuters Kurds threaten to extend insurgency in Turkey ( Thu 20 Mar 6:35 EST)
Reuters First Plane in a Week Flies out of Tirana ( Thu 20 Mar 8:43 EST)
Reuters Albanian pyramid scheme officials fly to Macedonia ( Thu 20 Mar 4:40 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 20 ( Thu 20 Mar 1:56 EST)
Reuters Cyprus police mount inquiry over missing watches ( Thu 20 Mar 1:34 EST)
Reuters Cyprus police seek missing rare Swatch watches ( Thu 20 Mar 3:01 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - March 20 ( Thu 20 Mar 2:33 EST)
Reuters EU marks 40 years since Treaty of Rome ( Wed 19 Mar 21:19 EST)
The Irish Times Italians decree state of emergency (Mar. 20)
The Irish Times Police reopen airport but 'shambles' persists (Mar. 20)
The Washington Post Italy Declares Emergency To Handle Albanian Influx (Mar. 20)
The Washington Post West Ignored Omens Of Albanian Upheaval (Mar. 20)
Reuters BBC back on FM in Albania after plea to PM ( Wed 19 Mar 19:26 EST)
Reuters Unrest casts long shadow over Albania economy ( Wed 19 Mar 17:18 EST)
Reuters EU plans to clear ship aid in Germany, Spain,Greece ( Wed 19 Mar 15:21 EST)
Reuters Bulgaria Moslem leader appeals for recognition ( Wed 19 Mar 13:16 EST)
Friday, 21 March 1997
Reuters Bulgarian customs seize 44.5 kg of heroin ( Fri 21 Mar 11:02 EST)
CNN Albanian rebels meet after president ignores ultimatum (Mar. 21, 14:16 EST)
The Washington Post Albanian Rebels Lack Agenda for Takeover (Mar. 21)
MSNBC Greece backs Romania (Mar. 21)
The Chicago Tribune U.S. Thinks It's Time For Albania's Leader To Go (Mar. 20, 6:02 CST)
The Washington Post Mediterranean Missiles [lower in the page] (Mar21)
Associated Press Muslim leaders to discuss Islam's role in 21st century (Mar. 21)
Reuters Cyprus pushes for resumption of stalled EU talks ( Fri 21 Mar 9:13 EST)
Reuters Greece supports Romania's NATO membership bid ( Fri 21 Mar 9:05 EST)
Reuters Greece to help Albania rebuild its army ( Fri 21 Mar 10:39 EST)
Reuters NICOSIA, March 21 - Cyprus Airwayssaid on ( Fri 21 Mar 9:29 EST)
Reuters Albanian orphans guard gates to their home ( Fri 21 Mar 5:36 EST)
Reuters Soccer-PSG return to Parc on high note ( Fri 21 Mar 7:15 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 21 ( Fri 21 Mar 1:10 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - March 21 ( Fri 21 Mar 4:17 EST)
The Irish Times Tirana airport opened, killings continue (Mar. 21)
Associated Press Rebel leader insists Berisha be ousted, putting pressure on new premier (Mar. 21, 12:10 EST)
CNN Albanian premier torn between rebels and Berisha backers (Mar. 20, 20:45 EST)
Reuters Thalassaemic Cyprus mother gives birth to triplets ( Thu 20 Mar 12:51 EST)
Reuters Soccer-AEK Athens v Paris St Germain teams ( Thu 20 Mar 16:03 EST)
Reuters Soccer-Loko hat-trick sends PSG in to semis ( Thu 20 Mar 17:56 EST)
Reuters Soccer-AEK 0 PSG 3 - latest ( Thu 20 Mar 16:01 EST)
Reuters Soccer-AEK 0 PSG 3 - result ( Thu 20 Mar 16:34 EST)
Reuters Soccer-Loko hat-trick puts PSG into semifinals ( Thu 20 Mar 17:49 EST)
Reuters Soccer-PSG 1 AEK 0 - latest ( Thu 20 Mar 14:47 EST)
Saturday, 22 March 1997
CNN Albanian premier: Elections may be delayed (Mar. 22, 11:00 EST)
Associated Press Albanian premier: Elections may be delayed (Mar. 22, 14:45 EST)
Associated Press Italians welcome, then spurn Albanian refugees (Mar. 21, 16:40 EST)
Associated Press Rebels back down from many demands but insist Berisha be ousted (Mar. 22, 10:25 EST)
The Daily Telegraph Albanian rebels talk of secession (Mar. 22)
CNN Albanian rebels agreeto back caretaker government (Mar. 21, 19:50 EST)
CNN Many Albanian prisoners took advantage of chaos to escape (Mar. 21, 19:50 EST)
Associated Press Greek matchmaking finds new home on television (Mar.21, 16:36 EST)
The Times Albanians stop short of declaring breakaway state (Mar. 22)
The Times Residents averted nuclear disaster (Mar. 22)
The Times Athens orders subway halt (Mar. 22)
Reuters Cypriots protest at British base over arrest ( Fri 21 Mar 13:13 EST)
Reuters Karamanlis voted head of Greek conservative party ( Fri 21 Mar 17:13 EST)
Reuters Albania's southern rebels issue new demands ( Fri 21 Mar 14:25 EST)
Reuters Albania's Rebels Issue New Demands ( Fri 21 Mar 16:59 EST)
Reuters Athletics-IAAF accept national two-year ban limits ( Fri 21 Mar 15:49 EST)
Reuters Liggett unlikely to stop Euro-smokers/companies ( Fri 21 Mar 13:25 EST)
Sunday, 23 March 1997
ClariNet-UPI Turkey welcomes European decision (Mar. 17, 10:21 PST)
ClariNet-UPI Moody's downgrades Turkish bank ratings (Mar. 14, 10:01 PST)
ClariNet-UPI Amnesty calls EU complacent on Turkey (Mar. 5, 10:10 PST)
Associated Press Women, Children Rally for Peace in Tirana (Mar. 23)
Associated Press Tirana residents rally for unity; five would-be refugees missing (Mar. 23)
The Sunday Times British man of God finds hell in Albania (Mar. 23)
The Sunday Times Now it's war among the British friends of Albania (Mar. 23)
The Sunday Times Tirana heroine goes back to face food crisis (Mar. 23)
Reuters Police in Cyprus release two Turks held in probe ( Sun 23 Mar 7:48 EST)
Reuters Cypriots protest at British base ( Sun 23 Mar 12:33 EST)
Reuters South Alabania town fights lawlessness ( Sun 23 Mar 5:25 EST)
Reuters Kinkel urges vote for Germany's largest minority ( Sun 23 Mar 11:48 EST)
The Daily Telegraph Berisha keeps defiant grip on reins of power (Mar. 23)
Monday, 24 March 1997
The Chicago Tribune Albania's Guns Likely to Arm Other Conflicts (Mar. 23, 6:02 EST)
Associated Press Albanian fishing boat fires at coast guard cutter (Mar. 24, 13:00 EST)
Reuters Greek Cypriots charge Turk for spying ( Mon 24 Mar 10:33 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 24 ( Mon 24 Mar 1:28 EST)
Reuters EU ministers meet on Albania, Turkey, Burma ( Mon 24 Mar 5:23 EST)
Reuters Cyprus economy looking up in 97-finance minister ( Mon 24 Mar 9:47 EST)
Reuters Kinkel to visit Turkey to help patch up EU row ( Mon 24 Mar 9:42 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - March 24 ( Mon 24 Mar 3:25 EST)
Reuters India PM's visit to have arms sales high on agenda ( Mon 24 Mar 6:02 EST)
Reuters EU to mark 40th anniversary of Treaty of Rome ( Mon 24 Mar 4:32 EST)
Reuters Chronology of key EU treaties ( Mon 24 Mar 4:34 EST)
Reuters Turkey ready to give troops to Albania aid effort ( Mon 24 Mar 9:15 EST)
Associated Press Turkish business demands stronger civilian control over military (Mar. 23, 12:45 EST)
Associated Press Islamic summit calls for unity, condemns Israeli housing project (Mar. 23, 8:20 EST)
Associated Press Albanian Premier Seeks Help to End Anarchy (Mar. 23, 22:50 EST)
The Washington Post Disorderly Orderly Albania (Mar. 24)
The Times Northerners put faith in Berisha (Mar. 24)
CNN Tirana residents rally for unity (Mar. 23, 19:30 EST)
The Christian Science Monitor Unrest in Albania Echoes Across the South Balkans (Mar. 24)
The Christian Science Monitor Albania's Rebels Chafe at Playing a Waiting Game (Mar. 24)
Reuters Basketball-Greek giants clash with 7,000 police ready for duty ( Sun 23 Mar 20:23 EST)
Tuesday, 25 March 1997
New York Times Turkey's Meddlesome Generals (Mar. 25)
Associated Press Restoring order a priority for Albanian government (Mar. 25, 18:21 EST)
Associated Press Government Tries to Protect Trickle of Humanitarian Aid (Mar. 25, 15:42 EST)
Associated Press Turkish court fines sect members for Islamic attire (Mar. 25, 15:50 EST)
Reuters Erbakan says Turkey to be treated with respect ( Tue 25 Mar 10:07 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 25 ( Tue 25 Mar 2:22 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - March 25 ( Tue 25 Mar 2:39 EST)
Reuters EU marks 40 years since Treaty of Rome ( Tue 25 Mar 3:21 EST)
Reuters Turkey plans 8-year schooling opposed by Islamists ( Tue 25 Mar 9:07 EST)
Reuters EU readies aid effort to Albania backed by troops ( Tue 25 Mar 7:27 EST)
Reuters EU Readies Aid Effort to Albania ( Tue 25 Mar 10:49 EST)
Reuters EU ministers gather for Treaty celebrations ( Tue 25 Mar 5:02 EST)
Reuters Italy backs Albania aid mission, exodus continues ( Tue 25 Mar 8:25 EST)
Reuters Sixteen died in Turkey's Kurd conflict ( Tue 25 Mar 6:44 EST)
Reuters Turk prosecutor charged over TV comments ( Tue 25 Mar 5:46 EST)
Reuters Inmates at several Turkish prisons join protest ( Tue 25 Mar 7:03 EST)
Reuters Italy sees swift decision on Albania force ( Tue 25 Mar 9:46 EST)
Reuters Turkish police seize 60 kg of heroin ( Tue 25 Mar 6:12 EST)
Associated Press Army asks deserters to return, government seeks aid abroad (Mar. 25, 1:25 EST)
The Daily Telegraph Europe agrees aid for Albania (Mar. 25)
The Times Resigning would be too easy, says Berisha (Mar. 25)
The Times Shots as Italy halts influx of migrants (Mar. 25)
The Times Albania's historic sites fall prey to thieves and vandals (Mar. 25)
CNN First Western airliner in 11 days lands in Tirana (Mar. 24, 13:11 EST)
Reuters Five injured in Turkish prison riot ( Mon 24 Mar 14:37 EST)
Reuters Two injured in Turkish prison riot ( Mon 24 Mar 11:50 EST)
Reuters Turkish media boss on trial for rebel interview ( Mon 24 Mar 12:09 EST)
Reuters Soccer-Cyprus first division results/standings ( Mon 24 Mar 3:40 EST)
Reuters Soccer-Greek championship results/standings ( Mon 24 Mar 14:09 EST)
Reuters Amax Gold Names Erdahl Chief Financial Officer ( Mon 24 Mar 13:49 EST)
Reuters Historic Site Looted, Vandalized in Albania ( Mon 24 Mar 17:22 EST)
Reuters Historic site looted, vandalised in Albania ( Mon 24 Mar 11:00 EST)
Reuters Italy takes action in Adriatic to deter Albanians ( Mon 24 Mar 15:30 EST)
Reuters EU says national troops might escort Albania aid ( Mon 24 Mar 14:47 EST)
Wednesday, 26 March 1997
ClariNet-UPI German minister rebuts Erbakan charges (Mar. 26, 8:44 PST)
The Washington Post Turkey's Overblown `Islamic Threat' (Mar. 26)
The Washington Post Will Europe's Southern Cousins Be Left Out of Family Fortune? (Mar. 26)
Reuters Kinkel says Turkey has place in European family ( Wed 26 Mar 13:34 EST)
Reuters Kinkel says Turkey not ruled out of Europe ( Wed 26 Mar 11:44 EST)
Reuters EU states move closer to Albania security force ( Wed 26 Mar 14:04 EST)
Reuters Turkey extends emergency rule in nine provinces ( Wed 26 Mar 13:37 EST)
Reuters OSCE fails to agree on Albania force - diplomats ( Wed 26 Mar 14:53 EST)
Reuters D'Ansembourg arrived in Tirana from Italy at the head of a ( Wed 26 Mar 12:56 EST)
Reuters Kinkel says EU will not sidetrack Turkey ( Wed 26 Mar 9:38 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 26 ( Wed 26 Mar 1:18 EST)
Reuters Germany's Kinkel in EU dispute with Turkey ( Wed 26 Mar 7:05 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - March 26 ( Wed 26 Mar 2:33 EST)
Reuters Turkey will not be able to become a member of the European ( Wed 26 Mar 9:01 EST)
Reuters Germany's Kinkel in EU row with Turkey ( Wed 26 Mar 5:06 EST)
Reuters The German delegation arrived in Turkey two hours late on ( Wed 26 Mar 4:26 EST)
Reuters Albania says Greek-based plot behind uprising ( Wed 26 Mar 10:15 EST)
Reuters EU Mission Visits Albania for Aid Talks ( Wed 26 Mar 10:48 EST)
Reuters EU military experts scout Albania amid violence ( Wed 26 Mar 8:13 EST)
Reuters Mediterranean countries to connect power grids ( Wed 26 Mar 10:33 EST)
Reuters OSCE near agreement on Albania mission ( Wed 26 Mar 7:49 EST)
Reuters Germany's Kinkel says EU will not reject Turkey ( Wed 26 Mar 8:42 EST)
Reuters Turkish court charges Kurd guards with extortion ( Wed 26 Mar 10:05 EST)
Reuters Soccer-Injuries hit Cyprus ahead of Russia clash ( Wed 26 Mar 5:18 EST)
Reuters Basketball-Europeans battle for Final Four showdown ( Wed 26 Mar 6:02 EST)
The Times Italy to lead 'Club Med' intervention force in Albania (Mar. 26)
International Committee of the Red Cross Update No. 97/03 on ICRC activities in Albania (Mar. 24)
The Daily Telegraph Red Cross plans aid for Albania (Mar. 26)
The Irish Times Politicians and prelates lead celebration [Greek Independence - Cyprus] (Mar. 26)
The Irish Times Ministers agree to send immediate aid to Albania (Mar. 25)
The Irish Times Italy adopts 'tougher stance' on immigrants (Mar. 25)
Reuters Kinkel delays trip to Turkey after Erbakan remarks ( Tue 25 Mar 15:20 EST)
Reuters Dutch reporter shot in Albania, rushed to Greece ( Tue 25 Mar 14:55 EST)
Reuters Greece willing to join Albania force-minister ( Tue 25 Mar 13:47 EST)
Reuters Italy says military advance mission in Tirana ( Tue 25 Mar 14:41 EST)
Reuters New EU mission visits chaotic Albania for aid talks ( Tue 25 Mar 18:38 EST)
Reuters Hopes fade for Turkey scandal outcome ( Tue 25 Mar 12:37 EST)
Reuters Turkish court fines sect members for Islamic dress ( Tue 25 Mar 12:01 EST)
Reuters More refugees leave Atrush camp in northern Iraq ( Tue 25 Mar 13:09 EST)
Thursday, 27 March 1997
New York Times Europeans Shut the Door on Turkey's Membership in Union (Mar. 27)
The Chicago tribune Albania Nurtures Hope of Partial Outside Assistance (Mar. 26, 6:02 CST)
Associated Press Parliament passes limited amnesty for escaped prisoners (Mar. 27, 16:15 EST)
Associated Press German foreign minister suggests stronger Turkish ties with EU (Mar. 27, 12:15 EST)
Associated Press Turkey sentences former Islamic mayor for insulting secularist hero (Mar. 27, 16:25 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 27 ( Thu 27 Mar 1:57 EST)
Reuters British bases in Cyprus release teenager ( Thu 27 Mar 3:51 EST)
Reuters Greece dismisses Albanian accusations of plot ( Thu 27 Mar 8:05 EST)
Reuters Germany's Kinkel boosts Turkish rights workers ( Thu 27 Mar 9:29 EST)
Reuters Cyprus parliament ratifies company merger law ( Thu 27 Mar 11:43 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - March 27 ( Thu 27 Mar 3:41 EST)
Reuters Turk minister orders compliance with dress laws ( Thu 27 Mar 10:04 EST)
Reuters Red cross truck tests rebel-held southern Albania ( Thu 27 Mar 6:23 EST)
Reuters European aid experts meet Albanian prime minister ( Thu 27 Mar 5:22 EST)
Reuters European Aid Experts Meet Albanian Premier ( Thu 27 Mar 8:39 EST)
Reuters Red Cross Hopes to Brave Rebel Roads in Albania ( Thu 27 Mar 11:01 EST)
Reuters Turk minister says not hopeful on Islamists ( Thu 27 Mar 9:04 EST)
Reuters Albania was swept by violence in January when a string of ( Thu 27 Mar 12:52 EST)
Reuters Demirel says Turkey seeks EU membership soon ( Thu 27 Mar 2:55 EST)
Reuters OSCE meets in bid for deal on Albania force ( Thu 27 Mar 12:02 EST)
Reuters U.S. announces Air Force cut at base in Turkey ( Thu 27 Mar 11:45 EST)
Reuters Turkish minister to visit Iraq for economic talks ( Thu 27 Mar 6:55 EST)
Reuters Germany's Kinkel meets Turk human rights leaders ( Thu 27 Mar 3:59 EST)
The Irish Times Kinkel spells out EU problems facing Ankara (Mar. 27)
The Irish Times Team of European experts to assess Albanian situation (Mar. 27)
The Times Greek plot blamed for uprising in Albania (Mar. 27)
Associated Press German foreign minister suggests stronger Turkish ties with EU (Mar. 27, 12:15 EST)
CNN Albanian premier appeals for safe passage for aid shipments (Mar. 26, 21:44 EST)
Associated Press Pentagon: Albanian evacuation complete, 100 Marines to stay (Mar. 26, 17:45 EST)
Reuters Cyprus liberalizes investment rules ( Wed 26 Mar 15:09 EST)
Reuters Albanian Gunmen Attack Bus Near Capital ( Wed 26 Mar 17:13 EST)
Reuters Albanian gunmen attack bus near capital, one dead ( Wed 26 Mar 16:11 EST)
Friday, 28 March 1997
Reuters Cypriot denies infecting Briton with AIDS ( Fri 28 Mar 6:49 EST)
Reuters Cyprus bourse gains 3.02 percent in week ( Fri 28 Mar 10:29 EST)
Reuters Berisha Meets European Experts as U.N. Mulls Force ( Fri 28 Mar 8:17 EST)
Reuters Berisha renews pleas for foreign force in Albania ( Fri 28 Mar 10:59 EST)
Reuters Turkish minister challenges coalition partners ( Fri 28 Mar 8:02 EST)
Reuters Italy wants action on Albania in U.N. Council ( Fri 28 Mar 3:43 EST)
Reuters Turkish coalition at odds over anti-Islamist push ( Fri 28 Mar 9:04 EST)
Reuters NATO to hold first major exercise in Spain ( Fri 28 Mar 7:03 EST)
Reuters Turkish court rejects Islamist sect request ( Fri 28 Mar 10:10 EST)
Reuters Thousands mourn victims of suspected Dutch arson ( Fri 28 Mar 10:34 EST)
Reuters Olympics-First IOC visitor applauds Rome 2004 bid ( Fri 28 Mar 12:25 EST)
The Chicago Tribune Turkey: Living On The Razor's Edge (Mar. 27)
The Chicago Tribune Norwich Marches Through Byzantine History With Wit [Book review] (Mar. 27)
The Chicago Tribune Europe Unable To Agree On Albania Force (Mar. 27, 6:02 CST)
Associated Press Albania's Insurgents Soften Demand for President's Ouster (Mar. 28, 15:00 EST)
Reuters U.S. Stresses Importance of Engagement (Mar. 28, 7:57 EST)
Reuters Berisha Renews Backing for Albania Force (Mar. 28, 10:53 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 28 ( Fri 28 Mar 1:18 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - March 28 ( Fri 28 Mar 2:23 EST)
Reuters FEATURE - Anarchy prompts rethinking of regional order ( Thu 27 Mar 21:14 EST)
Associated Press Parliament passes limited amnesty for escaped prisoners (Mar. 27, 21:50 EST)
Associated Press Italy pushing for multinational force in Albania (Mar. 27, 21:40 EST)
Associated Press Pentagon reducing numbers at base in Turkey (Mar. 27, 19:45 EST)
CNN Albanian parliament OKs limited amnesty for escaped convicts (Mar. 27, 19:30 EST)
Boston Globe Albania premier asks citizens to disarm and let aid effort (Mar. 28)
The Christian Science Monitor How a Besieged Leader Fights Mobs With Mobs (Mar. 28)
Reuters Basketball-Olympiakos thrash Panathinaikos in Greek clash ( Thu 27 Mar 17:16 EST)
Reuters Panathinaikos 49 Olympiakos 69 ( Thu 27 Mar 16:17 EST)
Reuters Food Aid Trucks Turn Back from Lawless Albania ( Thu 27 Mar 17:12 EST)
Reuters 17 killed as Berisha prepares to meet EU mission ( Thu 27 Mar 19:34 EST)
Reuters Italy welcomes OSCE move on Albania peace force ( Thu 27 Mar 16:16 EST)
Reuters OSCE wants nod from U.N for Albanian peace force ( Thu 27 Mar 14:32 EST)
Reuters U.N. Council members grapple with Albania crisis ( Thu 27 Mar 20:26 EST)
Saturday, 29 March 1997
Reuters Soccer-Cyprus v Russia World Cup qualifier teams ( Sat 29 Mar 11:54 EST)
Reuters Soccer- Cyprus 1 Russia 1 update ( Sat 29 Mar 12:15 EST)
Reuters Albanian PM Fino to visit Greece ( Sat 29 Mar 10:09 EST)
Reuters OSCE envoy sees Albania troops within two weeks ( Sat 29 Mar 8:53 EST)
Reuters Italy to lead U.N-authorised Albania force ( Fri 28 Mar 21:49 EST)
Reuters Multinational Force Set for Lawless Albania ( Sat 29 Mar 9:00 EST)
Reuters Dutch blaze victims buried in eastern Turkey ( Sat 29 Mar 8:37 EST)
Reuters Dutch blaze victims flown to Turkey for funeral ( Sat 29 Mar 4:41 EST)
ClariNet-UPI German minister calls Turkey depressing (Mar. 27, 10:33 PST)
ClariNet-Reuters Turkish shares dive on fresh political concerns (Mar. 27, 10:22 PST)
ClariNet-UPI Turkey split over education reform (Mar. 27, 10:11 PST)
ClariNet-UPI U.S. to cut troops at base in Turkey (Mar. 27, 8:50 PST)
New York Times U.N. Authorizes Multinational Force for Albania (Mar. 29)
The Irish Times UN Council expected to back Albania force (Mar. 29)
The Irish Times 4 drown after boat capsizes (Mar. 29)
Associated Press Italy says multinational force poised to move quickly (Mar. 29, 1:20 EST)
Associated Press Insurgents, opposition forge common platform (Mar. 28, 21:55 EST)
Reuters UN Council Endorses European Troops for Albania (Mar. 29, 00:45 EST)
Reuters UN Council Gives Green Light to Albania Force (Mar. 28, 23:20 EST)
Associated Press U.N. Security Council approves Albanian force (Mar. 28, 22:35 EST)
Associated Press Albanian refugee boat capsizes after hitting navy ship (Mar. 29, 00:35 EST)
The Daily Telegraph Threats as 20 killed in street fight (Mar. 29)
CNN Troops head to Albania on humanitarian mission (Mar. 28, 23:27 EST)
CNN 4 die when Albanian refugee ship sinks (Mar. 28, 20:00 EST)
CNN Albanian president would welcome U.N. peacekeepers (Mar. 28, 15:39 EST)
The Daily Telegraph Aids-case Cypriot to stand trial (Mar. 29)
Reuters Russian criticises Turkey over Cyprus missiles ( Fri 28 Mar 13:19 EST)
Reuters U.N. ponders mandate for foreign force in Albania ( Fri 28 Mar 18:49 EST)
Reuters Berisha Renews Pleas for Foreign Force ( Fri 28 Mar 17:07 EST)
Reuters U.N. Council readies approval for force for Albania ( Fri 28 Mar 15:48 EST)
Reuters Albanian villagers ambush marauding gunmen ( Fri 28 Mar 13:52 EST)
Reuters Seven thousand march to mourn Dutch blaze victims ( Fri 28 Mar 15:36 EST)
Sunday, 30 March 1997
The Los Angeles Times Shoreline to Monastery [Chalkidiki] (Mar. 30)
The Washington Post Christians Celebrate in Israel (Mar. 30)
Associated Press Deregulated European airlines may mimic U.S. carriers (Mar. 30, 13:58 EST)
Associated Press Albanian authorities blame Italy for sea tragedy (Mar. 30, 12:45 EST)
Associated Press U.N.-approved Albanian force facing different Balkan challenge (Mar. 30, 13:30 EST)
Reuters Italian-led force risks gangs in chaotic Albania ( Sun 30 Mar 8:30 EST)
Reuters Albania approves foreign force, government strained ( Sun 30 Mar 8:07 EST)
Reuters Albanian Parliament Approves Italian-Led Force ( Sun 30 Mar 8:13 EST)
Reuters French FM to visit Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan ( Sun 30 Mar 9:03 EST)
Reuters Turkish PM coalition shows cracks under army push ( Sun 30 Mar 8:25 EST)
Reuters Turkish coalition frays under army pressure ( Sun 30 Mar 5:28 EST)
Reuters CORRECTED-Turkey lost $60 billion in embargo-minister ( Sun 30 Mar 8:54 EST)
Reuters Turkey lost $60 million in Iraq embargo - minister ( Sun 30 Mar 8:45 EST)
Reuters Turkish forces raid Kurdish guerrilla positions ( Sun 30 Mar 9:18 EST)
Reuters Turkish police defend anti-drug record ( Sun 30 Mar 5:47 EST)
The Sunday Times Italian navy blamed for Albanian disaster at sea (Mar. 30)
CNN Mediator: Albanian task force to arrive within 2 weeks (Mar. 29, 18:00 EST)
Associated Press Government crisis looms, Albania criticizes Italy (Mar. 29, 15:20 EST)
The Daily Telegraph 20 feared dead as boat sinks (Mar. 30)
The Daily Telegraph An antidote to the Kalashnikov's power is overdue (Mar. 30)
New York Times Macedonia's Nationalists Have Others Feeling Uneasy (Mar. 30)
Reuters Red Cross delivers Albania aid, queries U.N. force ( Sat 29 Mar 13:30 EST)
Reuters Albania slams Italy but security force goes ahead ( Sat 29 Mar 13:20 EST)
Reuters Albania to Approve U.N. Force ( Sat 29 Mar 19:43 EST)
Monday, 31 March 1997
Associated Press Turkish council puts on hold pro-secular directives (Mar. 31, 12:41 EST)
Associated Press Albania mourns victims of ship collision; rebels warn troops away from Vlora (Mar. 31, 17:50 EST)
Reuters Briton gets 15 years jail for killing Cypriot wife ( Mon 31 Mar 9:28 EST)
Reuters Greece to send 700 peacekeepers to Albania ( Mon 31 Mar 6:53 EST)
Reuters Turkish council meets amid coalition strife ( Mon 31 Mar 6:48 EST)
Reuters Turkish army bides time in anti-Islamist push ( Mon 31 Mar 11:01 EST)
Reuters Turkish security council meets amid coalition rift ( Mon 31 Mar 3:51 EST)
Reuters Uzbek President Karimov to visit Greece ( Mon 31 Mar 3:33 EST)
Reuters Turkish growth raises fears on inflation and debt ( Mon 31 Mar 9:37 EST)
Reuters Romania to send 400 peacekeepers to Albania force ( Mon 31 Mar 6:15 EST)
Reuters Turkish Islamic schools fear army-inspired closure ( Mon 31 Mar 10:24 EST)
Reuters Spain to contribute 500 troops to Albania force ( Mon 31 Mar 13:54 EST)
Reuters Albanian rebels add Italy to enemies' list ( Mon 31 Mar 13:39 EST)
Reuters Turk court clears Islamist mayor rebel charge ( Mon 31 Mar 9:14 EST)
Reuters Albania Mourns Refugees, Italy Prepares Force ( Mon 31 Mar 8:39 EST)
Reuters Turkey awards $118 mln Iran gas pipeline contract ( Mon 31 Mar 8:38 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - March 31 ( Mon 31 Mar 2:48 EST)
Reuters EU team starts N.Africa trip before Malta meeting ( Mon 31 Mar 7:24 EST)
Reuters EU seeking more effective role in Middle East ( Mon 31 Mar 14:07 EST)
Reuters Turkish GNP rises by 7.9 percent in 1996 ( Mon 31 Mar 6:38 EST)
Reuters Albania Unites in Grief Over Shipwreck Victims ( Mon 31 Mar 7:52 EST)
CNN Search resumes for victims of Albanian shipwreck (Mar. 31, 12:11 EST)
Reuters Albania Mourns Shipwreck, Italy Prepares Force (Mar. 31, 8:11 EST)
Associated Press Search goes on for bodies in Albanian ship disaster (Mar. 31, 10:10 EST)
Associated Press A Turkish woman and two teen-agers killed in arson (Mar. 31, 11:48 EST)
Associated Press Turkish council puts on hold pro-secular directives (Mar. 31, 12:40 EST)
CNN Albania blames Italy for sea tragedy (Mar. 30, 22:16 EST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 31 ( Mon 31 Mar 0:46 EST)
The Irish Times Italians deny responsibility for deaths of boat people (Mar. 31)
New York Times Albania Envoy Accuses Italy in Sinking of Refugee Boat (Mar. 31)
The Daily Telegraph Italy accused over 'anti-refugee' policy (Mar. 31)
The Times Italy to rush troops into Albania after sea tragedy (Mar. 31)
Reuters Foreign force for Albania despite anger over boat ( Sun 30 Mar 13:47 EST)
Reuters Albanian port warns Italian soldiers to stay away ( Sun 30 Mar 12:44 EST)
Reuters Albania mourns refugees, Italy prepares force ( Sun 30 Mar 17:50 EST)
Reuters Albanian Parliament Approves Italian-Led Force ( Sun 30 Mar 16:02 EST)
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