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which will take place is known already. The Arabs
know that the Atlantic meeting resulted in the
occupation of Syria and Moslem Iraq after which no
more was heard of the determination to save oppressed
and weak nations."
Bari:
One. Like Berlin featured news reports from
the Far East from Japanese sources. Typical
comment: "The Tripartite powers are fighting against
the Anglo-Saxon plutocrats, the Jews and the
Bolsheviks and are therefore fighting for the Arab
cause."
Two. The Fuhrer' s December 11 speech was
greatly appreciated in Arab centers and particularly
at Tetuan and Tunis.
Three. Best wishes extended to Princess Fatia,
sister of King Farouk, on her birthday. In reporting
the departure of Egyptian pilgrims Egypt was referred
to as "the chief and Islamic country and the cradle
of pan-Islam."
Four. The British were planning to attack
Afghanistan when their plans were frustrated by the
outbreak of war in the Pacific.
Five.