VOL. XLIII

No. 23

5 June 2000

The Political Scene

Following Israels withdrawal from south Lebanon, it looks as if the Americans are about to turn their attention to the removal of "all foreign forces" i.e. the Syrians from the country. Irans new parliament has met and elected a speaker.

South Lebanon Quiet

In Lebanon it has so far been all quiet on the southern front following Israels premature withdrawal from its security zone, although not all the problems arising from the withdrawal have been...