The Arab League agrees to hold a summit in Tunis . The summit originally scheduled for March Of This Year was scrapped over differences between the participants. (NYT)
The Palestinian Cabinet announces plans to hold municipal elections, starting with Jericho and followed by some Gaza Strip municipalities. The elections, starting in August , will replace mayors appointed by the Palestine Authority . The previous elections, for president and legislature, were held in 1996 . (NYT) , (VOA)
President George W. Bush is expected to impose economic sanctions on Syria , alleging support of Terrorism and failure to stop guerrillas from entering Iraq . (NYT) , (Reuters)
