41.  A U.S. mission was in Manila to discuss progress in reaching a financial services accord with local trade, monetary and finance officials.

42.  African women discuss progress at gathering in Ethiopia.

43.  Also Saturday, South Korean Foreign Minister Gong Ro-myung left for the United States and Japan to discuss the progress of the nuclear agreement.

44.  Arafat was scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Shimon Peres Friday to discuss progress in extending Palestinian self-rule to the West Bank.

45.  At a follow-up conference in a few months, the same officials and experts plan to discuss progress and develop new strategies.

46.  Burundian President Pierre Buyoya made a one-day visit to Rwanda to discuss progress towards peace in his Central African country, Burundi radio reported.

47.  Bush told reporters he will discuss progress in developing the missile defense system, which underwent a successful test just days ago.

48.  Cabinet members met in emergency session to discuss the progress of the police strikes.

49.  Chretien and Gerry Adams met privately for about half an hour to discuss progress toward peace.

50.  Committee members will discuss progress in agriculture and carrying out market reforms of state industries outlined by a crucial party congress a year ago, the brief announcement said.