Saudi newspapers commented editorially on a number of topics hoping that the current visit of US special envoy George Mitchell to the Middle East would yield positive results. The Saudi Council of Ministers noted that the tour of Mitchell to the region reiterates the American role as regards the peace process in the Middle East. Following are major headlines in this morning newspapers: - King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz chairs the weekly cabinet meeting. -- King sends message to Sultan Qaboos of Oman. -- Crown Prince Sultan expresses appreciation for the heartfelt feelings of Jouf citizens. -- Crown Prince Sultan orders treatment of two children suffering from mysterious disease. -- The three islands belong to the UAE and will remain Arab islands, says Al-Atiyyah. -- Al-Basheer leaves for Ethiopia today. -- Iraq's Al-Maleki rejects return of BAATH party to political scene. -- Arab ambassadors and Syrian diplomats receive Lebanese ambassador at the Lebanese-Syrian border. -- Condemnation of Ahmadinejad by Israeli racialist makes western delegations leave UN racism conference's hall. - Washington wants dialogue with Tehran despite Ahmadinejad's statements. - Israel prevents French diplomat from entering Gaza. -Israel steals Palestinian water, says World Bank's report. - India launches Israeli made satellite. - Obama opens door for new era in Washington's relations with Latin America. - Opposition in Cyprus attains overwhelming victory. --MORE
