In response to the invitation of Ali Saleh, Crown Prince begins a formal visit to Yemen today. Prince Sultan heads Saudi Arabia delegation to the meetings of Saudi-Yemeni coordinating council. Sharon established 15 new settlements, and claiming this falls under old plans. Shaikh Sultan bin Zayed received Turkish Ambassador and Egyptian Consul. Washington is calm about not using the weapon of oil against her.
Lebanese resistance threatens to retaliate over any aggression against Syrian forces.
Europeans venues is seeking to hold talks between Baghdad, Washington and London. H.M. Sultan Qaboos receives a response cable from the Queen of Netherlands. The crisis in Indonesia deteriorates and expectations for announcing the state of emergency. The President of Philippines calls its citizens for a national reconciliation. H.H the Amir receives the Jordanian Monarch and his accompanying delegation.