RUSSIA-IRAQ CONTINUE OIL PROJECT PLANNING.

Despite the recent hostilities in Iraq, a delegation representing Russian oil interests has reportedly traveled to Baghdad to confirm plans setting out their participation in the development of two major Iraqi oil fields. The Russian companies Zarubezhneft, LukOil, and Mashinoimport are reportedly ready to launch the projects as soon as U.N. sanctions are lifted on Iraq. (Interfax-AiF, September 9-15)

Strikes Continue in Far Eastern Region.