11.  The two countries want to convene a five-way summit to also include Syria, Lebanon and the Palestinians to coordinate positions prior to resumed talks with Israel.

12.  Traders said the dollar edged higher in Tokyo as investors sold the yen to adjust their positions prior to the release later Friday of U.S. employment figures for June.

13.  Dealers said investors were also reluctant to take new positions prior to the expiry of the March contract on Wednesday and the long Easter weekend.

14.  Many investors were reluctant to take new positions prior to the expiry of the March contract on Wednesday and the long Easter weekend, he said.