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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (AM), 99-09-11
CONTENTS
[01] Clinton - Bimonthly report - Cyprus
[02] AIDA - Opens
[03] National Council - Spokesman - Foreign Minister - Parties
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[01] Clinton - Bimonthly report - Cyprus
Washington, Sep 11 (CNA) -- US President Bill Clinton described as a
positive step the involvement of the Group of Eight (G8) on Cyprus.
In his bimonthly report to the Congress, Clinton also said Defence
Secretary William Cohen's visit to Greece and Turkey also emphasised the US
commitment to reaching a Cyprus settlement.
CNA DA/EC/AA/1999
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[02] AIDA - Opens
by Emilia Christofi
Paphos, Sep 11 (CNA) -- The Pafos Aphrodite Festival opened on Friday
night with the staging of Guiseppe Verdi's AIDA by the Bolshoi Opera
Theatre.
Under a clear sky and against the background of the Paphos harbour, on
the island's western coast, a packed audience was awed by the spectacular
staging and performance of Verdi's AIDA, which receives eternal admiration.
CNA EC/GP/1999
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[03] National Council - Spokesman - Foreign Minister - Parties
Nicosia, Sep 11 (CNA) -- The National Council, the top advisory body to the
President on the handling of the Cyprus problem, was briefed today by
President Glafcos Clerides on the latest Cyprus developments, in view of
his departure to Athens and New York on Monday.
Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said a decision on whether to
allow political parties which are not represented at the House of
Representatives to participate in the National Council meetings will be
taken after the House parties take a final position on the issue.
CNA EC/AA/1999
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