71.   In a sign of reconciliation, Saudi Arabia has resumed issuing work permits to Egyptians following a visit by President Hosni Mubarak, a government newspaper said Tuesday.

72.   In Canada Ontario Premier Mike Harris and seven of his staff will have to be tested for possible exposure to anthrax following his visit this week to New York.

73.   In March, following a visit by a Vatican delegation, Yemen and the Vatican agreed to establish diplomatic relations.

74.   In July, eight suspects were arrested following a visit by Rwandan Vice President Paul Kagame, who met with Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi and other officials.

75.   It follows visits by Premier Li Peng a year ago and parliamentary leader Qiao Shi in April.

76.   It followed visits to Syria by EU officials in January and May.

77.   It follows a visit by Premier Li Peng a year ago and by parliamentary leader Qiao Shi in April.

78.   Khatami visited Hajjarian in the hospital Monday night, following a visit by U.S.-based neurosurgeon Jamshid Ghajar.

79.   Last year, China suspended semiofficial talks with Taiwan aimed at improving ties following a visit to the United States by Taiwan President Lee Teng-hui.

80.   Mahathir arrived in Munich Monday following a visit to Moscow.