VOL. XLV

No 45

11-November-2002

The Political Scene

At MEES press time the UN appeared poised to approve a tough new resolution on disarming Iraq and there were some signs that the Iraqis may go along with it. Israel is facing new elections following the collapse of the national unity coalition last week. Islamists have done well in elections in Turkey andBahrain.

Security Council Set To Approve Iraq Resolution

Barring unforeseen last minute developments, it looked as if the UN Security Council...