The State Great Hural (Parliament) opened its eighth and last session before the upcoming election this week, under sharp rebuke from President N.Enkhbayar.

The Beatles are to be immortalized by the Mongolian government in a new Tg100 million monument - 44 years after the British pop group changed the music world forever.

Mongolia may invite Russia to assist in the mining and processing of uranium, according to Prime Minister S. Bayar. Additionally, Mongolia may even seek a Russian partnership in building a nuclear power plant.

Mongolian officials said they expect an agreement to begin mining the Oyu Tolgoi gold and copper site could be finalized within weeks.

A dictionary has been published defining words used in the 13th century text, "Secret History of the Mongols."  "Secret History of the Mongols," is an ancient text recording a 500 year history of Mongolia and its various ethnic groups.

Mongolian officials will attend the opening ceremonies at the Beijing summer Olympics. Both Mongolian President N. Enkhbayar and Prime Minister S. Bayar will travel to Beijing for the event.