Bill Sykes' Newsletter from America.
(April 2002)
An ex-Brit gives his views-(without fear
or favor)---of the American Scene
Late breaking news.
Arab Summit.
 The
Arab Summit convened today the 27th of March 2002, was overshadowed
by disagreements amongst the delegates attending the summit
when the Palestinian delegation walked out in protest as
apparently Lebanese President Emile Lahoud blocked the broadcast
that Mr. Yasser Arafat was going to transmit live.
The reason given for this omission was a fear that Mr.
Sharon may use latest video technology to hack into the
program and present his own views. The Summit opened without
the presence of three key Arab World figures, Mr. Arafat,
President Mubarak of Egypt and Jordan's King Abdullah.
 Egyptian
President Hosni Mubarak told reporters that he had made
the decision to boycott the meeting too show solidarity
with Yasser Arafat. King Abdullah of Jordan did not give
a reason for his last minute decision not to attend the
summit.
It must be remembered that both Jordan and Egypt are beholden
to the United States for past financial assistance.
Disclaimer.
The usual disclaimer.
Much of the information gathered for this newsletter is
gleaned from American and International media sources, (including
the Internet), and as such is quoted as accurately as possible.
I try to obtain confirmation on each subject from several
outlets, so the text is a mixture of composite news items
and personal comment and therefore the reader must make
his/her judgment as to the reliability and degree of accuracy
of the subjects discussed.
We welcome feedback about any of the contents
of these newsletters. Please send all correspondence to
bill_sykes@huddersfield1.co.uk
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