Television Program Summary 091900: 9 Nov 90

This document is a summary of a television program broadcast by Paris Antenne 2 Television on November 9, 1990, at 1900 GMT. The summary, prepared by FBIS, outlines 22 news segments covered during the broadcast. The topics range from international politics and diplomatic relations to local French news and scientific updates. Notable international events mentioned include Prince Charles promoting environmental awareness among businessmen, the release of over 200 western hostages from Iraq by Brandt, and Mikhail Gorbachev's visit to Germany for the anniversary of the Berlin Wall's removal. Diplomatic efforts are highlighted, specifically the Crown Prince of Morocco's visit to France to represent King Hassan II, and Dumas's visit to Rabat to address tensions. Domestic French news includes the reconstruction of the murder of the mayor of Marseille, a court decision in Colmar, and the election of the first female resident of the Irish Republic. The broadcast also covered scientific and cultural news, including the Magellan probe's new views of Venus and the Sun, a radiology conference in Paris, and a theatrical production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. Crucially, the summary notes that UFO sightings reported over the weekend were determined to be a section of a Soviet rocket.