On Monday,President Sharif attended the opening session of the Somali transitional parliamentin Mogadishu, dressed in a military uniform.

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In addition to the non-proliferation summit, Rice confirmed that President Obama will address the opening session of a climate change summit to be convened by U.N.Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on September 22.

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Two of those days listed are regarding the 'Day of Opening of a Session of the Houses of Parliament' by the Queen and the 'Day of the Prorogation of a Session of the Houses of Parliament' also by the Queen.

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Ahead of the opening of the session, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh appealed to MPs to engage in "a productive and constructive debate" in parliament.

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The debates of the World Heritage Committee are not open to the press but accredited journalists will be able to come attend the opening of the session and regular press briefings that will be held during the event.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES