Middle East synchrotron facility could bring regional cooperation.

Describes plans to discuss the building of a synchrotron in the Middle East. Meeting in Paris, France, regarding the gift of a synchrotron by the German government to the region; Goal to attract scientists from the United States and Europe to the region; The project's founders; Role of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco); Funding issues; Debate over the location; Roles of Israel, Egypt, and the Palestinian Authority. INSET: Pakistan prime minister pledges science boost.