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Reports on the intensifying nature of a hostage crisis in Southern Russia as Chechen separatist guerrillas refused the demands of the Russian army to free their captives. Aborted agreement of guerrillas; Hostages' reactions; Comments from Russian Prime Minister, Viktor Chernomyrdin; Influence of destruction of bridge.

Reports the release of a tape recording containing statements by an American and three Europeans held hostage by militants in Kashmir, India. Statements affirming well being and their love for their female companions; Captives' photographs released along with the cassette; Background.

Informs about Indian authorities' rejection of militant Muslim group Al Faran's demand for the release of 15 imprisoned Kashmiri separatists for the four hostages held by them, on August 14, 1995.

Reports the urge of Indian officials to the Kashmiri militants to free five western tourists who are held captors by them, as reported on July 25, 1995. India's stand on the issue.

Informs about the silence of Al-Faran, a Kashmiri separatist group in India, on releasing the five westerners held as hostages by them to demand freedom for their group members arrested by the Indian government. US appeal to Al-Faran group.

Reports that Richard McLaren the separatist leader holding authorities hostage in Davis Mountains, Fort Davis, Texas, ceased discussions talking with police negotiators. Comments from Mike Cox, a spokesman for the Texas Department of Public Safety; What prompted negotiations to stop.

Indicates that that the final talks with rebels to end Peru's hostage crisis will commence at a time close to March, 1997 according to President, Alberto Fujimori. Scheduled date for resumption of talks; Amount of persons being held hostage; Comment made by Fujimori that pertains to hostage situation.

Reports on the arrival of Japanese Vice Foriegn Minister Masahiko Komura, in Havana, for talks with Cuban President Fidel Castro on Cuba's role in helping to end the three-month hostage siege in Peru. Information on the discussions.

Reports that the Tupac Amaru rebels in Lima, Peru, have suspended negotiations for the release of 72 hostages being held in the residence of the Japanese ambassador because the detection of noises suspected to be that of an attempted internal assault. Comments from the rebel leader, Nestor Cerpa Cartolini.

Reports that Marxist rebels, who are holding 72 hostages at the Japanese ambassador's residence in Lima, Peru, rejected a proposal to accept asylum aboard as part of a peaceful settlement with the Peruvian government. Demands made by rebel leader Nestor Cerpa; Details on talks between rebels and the Peruvian government.

Reports on the negotiations to resolve the hostage crisis in Peru which do not appear to be progressing. Number of persons still being held hostage; Speculation on the reason for Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori's visit to the Dominican Republic; Information on the daily activities of the hostages.

Reports that rebel leader Bakhram Sadirov, who had been holding hostages for two weeks in Tajikistan in a standoff with that country's government, released six of them after meeting with the president on February 17, 1997. Substance of discussions not made public; Details on hostage situation.

Focuses on negotiations conducted between the Peruvian government and the Marxist Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement, regarding the hostages which the rebel group is holding in the Japanese ambassador's residence in Peru. Where the meeting was held; Demands of the rebels.

Announces that Marxist rebels holding 72 hostages at the Japanese ambassador's residence in Lima, Peru, have decided to restart talks with the government in an effort to find a solution. Length of time hostages have been held; Main demand of the rebels from the government.

States that the Tajikistan government has agreed to the demands of Russian journalists, who are being held hostage. Details on the agreement; Comments from journalists; Detailed information on the issue.

States that hostage negotiations in Lima, Peru, is still on a hold. Who negotiations are between; Comments from President, Alberto Fujimori.

Presents information on the hostage situation in Peru, focusing on possible resolutions of the situation. Analysis of how negotiations will go; Possible advantages of each negotiating party; Comments from Tupac Amaru expert, Pablo Rojas.

Reports that Paris bank workers who seized control of their headquarters and held seven hostages for six days, released the hostages but refused to evacuate the Credit Foncier de France Bank. What demands were made by the bank workers; Comments from Jerome Meussonnier, president of the bank.

States that a break in hostage negotiation between the government of President, Alberto Fujimori, and Marxist guerrillas, to end the hostage crisis in Lima, Peru, has caused an increase in fear. Circumstances surrounding break in talks; Information on hostages.

Reports that the Peruvian government has begun to negotiate with guerrillas of the Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement, for the release of hostages, held in Lima, Peru. Number of Peruvian men released for medical reasons; Optimism about the safe release of diplomats and businessmen.

Reports that the United States government is offering a $2 million reward for information on the whereabouts of an American who has been held hostage by Kashmiri separatists for 16 months. Details on the July 4, 1995, kidnapping of Donald Hutchings, a physician; Other nationals being held by the separatists.

Discusses Russia's prime minister Viktor Chernomyrdin conversation on national television with Chechen's guerilla commander Shamil Basayev to negotiate the release of Russian hostages. Outline of Chernomyrdin's role in the negotiations; Details of conversation.

Reports that the failure of two Russian commando raids in Chechnia, has prompted Russia to order a cease-fire in Chechnia. Negotiation attempts by Russians to release hostages; Outcome of the negotiations; Where the Chechen rebels held the hostages; Release of some civilians, as a goodwill gesture; Televised appeal from Russian prime minister Viktor Chernomyrdin to Chechen rebel leader, Shamil Basayev.

Reports that intensified fighting in Bosnia on April 29, 1995, threatened to complicate United States and European diplomacy aimed at resolving the four-day long standoff over United Nations (UN) troops taken hostage by separatists Serbs. Fighting among Bosnian government troops and the Serbs near Mount Ozren; Other signs of unrest that may affect the hostage negotiations. INSET: Total U.N. hostages: 370..