Saudi newspapers commented editorially today on a number of local, Arab and international topics highlighting the importance of the speech delivered yesterday by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz at Majlis Al-Shura. The newspapers pointed out that the speech of the Monarch was an address meant for the Saudis, the Muslim nation and the entire world. Following are major headlines in this morning newspapers: - King opens the 2nd year of Majlis Al-Shura's 5th session - King reiterates importance of the unity and strength of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Prince Naif receives Irish ambassador - Prince Salman receives James Baker - King's speech provides clear evidence of his farsightedness, say members of Majlis Al-Shura - Visits of President of Montenegro and Turkish Premier to Saudi Arabia - Warning against buying medicine through Internet - Health condition of Mubarak is stable - Explosions in Iraq kill 38 persons - Palestinians and Israelis demonstrate against settlement policy - Fayyad calls Europe to activate political process - Israel rejects entry of EU's foreign minister via its territories to Gaza - Battles between Taliban and the Islamic party north of Afghanistan - French frigate arrests 35 pirates in Somalian coasts - Seven followers of Abu Sayyaf killed in South Philippine - Beijing calls on Washington to resolve recent Sino-American differences --MORE
