Security Council deliberates Iraqi document crisis. British Lord Elton accuses Egyptian government of exercising pressure on Copts to deny persecution charges. British-Israeli military agreement seeks to develop defense technology research. Washington tells Baghdad to hand over military documents. Al Wafd US revives threats of military action.
Palestinian prisoners start hunger strike.
1st Egyptian plane to land in Gaza airport tomorrow. Independent state a must for final settlement, says FM Moussa. Egyptian doctors to perform surgeries on patients in Algeria. International investment conference in Aswan in March. Egypt-made electric equipment, spare parts highlighted.