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Latvia March Public Holiday Update (Source: LETA News Agency-Riga) - Summary: A motion submitted by the Union for Fatherland and Freedom (LNNK), proposing that the law on public holidays and commemorative days be amended to designate Legion Day, on March 16, an annual commemorative day for the World War II Latvian Legion soldiers, was rejected in its second reading by the Saeima (Latvia's Parliament). Links: full story and other Latvia news and updates.
Thailand February 11 Public Holiday For UN Conference (Source: The Nation-Bangkok) - Summary: Thailand's government has declared a one-off municipal public holiday in Bangkok, for Friday, February 11, 2000, on the occasion of the "10th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development". Links: full story and other Thailand news and updates.
Rwanda Declares Public Holiday For End Of Ramadan (Source: Radio Rwanda, Kigali) - Summary: The government of Rwanda has declared a one-off public holiday to coincide with this year's End of Ramadan (Eid al Fitr) Muslim holiday. Links: other Rwanda news and updates.
Mauritania Eid el-Fitr Public Holiday January 8 (Source: Journal Officiel de la République Islamique de Mauritanie-Noakchott) - Summary: Mauritania's President has issued Decree 004-2000 which declares Saturday, January 8, 2000, the day after the Eid El Fitr (End of Ramadan) public holiday, as a one-off public holiday in Mauritania. Links: full story and other Mauritania news and updates.
Latvia March Public Holiday Update (Source: LETA News Agency-Riga) - Summary: A motion submitted by the Union for Fatherland and Freedom (LNNK), proposing that the law on public holidays and commemorative days be amended to designate Legion Day, on March 16, an annual commemorative day for the World War II Latvian Legion soldiers, was rejected in its second reading by the Saeima (Latvia's Parliament). Links: 
Thailand February 11 Public Holiday For UN Conference (Source: The Nation-Bangkok) - Summary: Thailand's government has declared a one-off municipal public holiday in Bangkok, for Friday, February 11, 2000, on the occasion of the "10th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development". Links: 
Rwanda Declares Public Holiday For End Of Ramadan (Source: Radio Rwanda, Kigali) - Summary: The government of Rwanda has declared a one-off public holiday to coincide with this year's End of Ramadan (Eid al Fitr) Muslim holiday. Links: 
Mauritania Eid el-Fitr Public Holiday January 8 (Source: Journal Officiel de la République Islamique de Mauritanie-Noakchott) - Summary: Mauritania's President has issued Decree 004-2000 which declares Saturday, January 8, 2000, the day after the Eid El Fitr (End of Ramadan) public holiday, as a one-off public holiday in Mauritania. Links: