11.   Dunlop Malaysia Industries Ltd., which announced the signing date, said its Sime Aircraft Tire Co. would be the first beneficiary.

12.   Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres and PLO chief Yasser Arafat were expected to announce the signing date after a meeting later Saturday in the PLO-ruled Gaza Strip.

13.   With the signing date approaching and Buyoya wavering, the Hutu rebels have launched a series of well-organized attacks aimed at military targets.

14.   Hong Kong said Wednesday a financing deal with China for its new airport was imminent, but a definitive signing date had yet to be announced.

15.   Hong Kong insisted Wednesday a financing deal with China for its new airport was imminent, but a definitive signing date had yet to be announced.

16.   After meeting Kozyrev here Thursday, Spanish Foreign Minister Javier Solana said he was confident that the Russian minister would announce a signing date for the partnership on Friday.

17.   After meeting him, Spanish Foreign Minister Javier Solana said he expected the Russian minister to announce a signing date for the partnership here on on Friday.