A nationalist militant said he feared 'Lebanisation', under which different groups would control different parts of the island.The crisis came to a head this month when the FLNC-Canal Historique, in a dramatic appearance by five hooded gunmen at an annual conference on Corsican and minority problems, attended by, among others, a Sinn Fein delegation, claimed responsibility for the 15 June assassination of a 28-year-old nationalist, Robert Sozzi. Three years ago the Wiltshire club underwent the full treatment in the space of a few days with a now-you- see-it-now-you-don't promotion bid. But does more diversity mean nostalgia, false ruralism and the politics of reaction? Or does it recognise that the standardising of everything we use, live in, grow, eat and sing has reached the end of its time? In the 21st century, a society of resourceful, 'empowered' individuals will probably shape their surroundings to their own tastes. Common Ground was set up 10 years ago by Sue Clifford and Angela King. That was the end of her career with her own generation of Tory cads. It should be on sale in a couple of months.The most fun was the Opus and Bill screen saver from Delrina, based on the penguin and the cat in the cartoon strip Bloom County. The previous few months had seen a spate of corporate collapses, including Polly Peck, Maxwell and Coloroll, where - as Jonathan Charkham puts it - 'the weakness of corporate governance was clearly a contributory factor'.And it is worth remembering that, when the committee - of which Mr Charkham is a member - reported in late 1992, it was criticised as much for the leniency of its recommendations as for its tendency to prescribe.But if fierce debate raises interest, then Mr Charkham stands to profit from the IoD's intervention.

And there are carnivores up there: not wolves or bears, but pitcher plants which devour insects (and even the occasional small rat). Bad light eventually halted play leaving Leicestershire in control when the match resumes today.. But, while Western countries had the resources to bear these costs, the outlook is bleak for the poorer countries of Africa, where the disease is widespread.By the end of the century the cost of Aids to Uganda could represent the equivalent of the entire contribution of the country's manufacturing industry to its economy. These included good soloists like the trumpeter Ray Copeland and the trombonist Ted Kelly. One changing in a remarkable way is the energy company Pittencrieff, which has been using cash flow from oil and gas production, supplemented by share issues, to buy up a string of mobile communications companies in Texas. PRICE Waterhouse set to work yesterday, clearing up the mess left behind at Lilley, by clarifying the parlous state of the construction group's finances.

(First Edition) MOSCOW (Reuter) - The number of deaths in Russia exceeded births last year for the first since the Second World War, a health ministry official said.. I doubt there is a mother, father or childminder who has not had the appalling experience of losing track of their charge: Billy had made a getaway once before in Woolworth's, where an old lady tipped me off that he was limbering up for Arsenal in the corner with the footballs. Those at the top constantly risk assassination; the rank and file are absorbed in the daily routine of killing. I would like the university to consider split finals, where you take some exams at the end of your second year.'Ms Westcott believes the exam structure does put state-educated pupils and women at a disadvantage.

As thick-skinned as his heroine, Margaret Thatcher, he laughs at his screen portrayal. I think the whole lot of them should be disestablished whether they like it or not.. It was during that most dismal interlude in Scottish rugby history that cartoons appeared in the press depicting men in grass skirts and carrying spears, queuing up outside Murrayfield in anticipation of winning a cap.So why, after two defeats, albeit shattering ones, should the country be in the grip of a deep depression? The most simplistic explanation of Scotland's present misfortunes is the cyclical nature of sport and that, following the feast of the previous decade when Scotland won Grand Slams in 1984 and 1990, and a share of the championship in 1986, they are now experiencing the famine against which they may not have made sufficient provision. Uefa's order of an afternoon kick-off for the Highbury leg on 16 March was described by Arsenal's managing director, Ken Friar, as 'a non-starter' because of the London rush hour and probable police objections The game may now be played on 15 or 17 March..

Burma, with hundreds of political prisoners and thousands of forced labourers, would not appear to qualify. Yet this film, a near still-life, is more resonant than gaudier, more celebrated canvases.Tender yet unillusioned, The Scent of Green Papaya is about being a servant and being a woman, and there's a suggestion - maybe conservative cynicism, but more likely gentle resignation - that there are pleasures in both forms of servitude. After a sleepless night, Mr Wang phoned the classmate and they decided to contact the Public Security Bureau.The security officials were also unsure; they would be the ones to end up in jail if they wrongly accused such an historical figure Proof was needed before any moves could be made Six policemen staked out the next-door suite. Victory against Poynton this morning will see them become the first student side to achieve national recognition. .1 SPAIN, the understrength international under-achievers, prised an unexpected but deserved point from the habitually tight grip of the world champions here yesterday.