81.   Hope for imminent peace that followed the election of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has been overshadowed by disappointment and frustration, said a government newspaper Saturday.

82.   His brief visit did not become public until it was reported Thursday by government newspapers.

83.   His remarks were carried in government newspapers Saturday.

84.   Images of the wreckage were broadcast on Iraqi state television, and government newspapers trumpeted the crash as a shoot-down.

85.   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.

86.   In Colombo, the government newspaper the Sunday Observer said a Norwegian delegation was expected this week in Colombo to revive the peace process.

87.   Iran, a government newspaper, said Monday that Karbaschi may be freed soon.

88.   Iraq has asked the United Nations if it has the right to retaliate against military aggressions from neighboring countries, a government newspaper reported Saturday.

89.   Iraqi government newspapers carried news of the launching of the campaign, but made no comments.

90.   Meanwhile, the government newspaper, Al-Jumhuriya, urged direct talks between Iraq and the United States.