Jordan's Al-Dustur: "As we watch with hope and satisfaction these huge and angry demonstrations against the one-sided power, we have nothing to say other than to praise the vigilant mind of the world... regarding the hidden dangers posed by the arrogant US administration and its ally in London."

Saudi Al-Jazeera: "From Australia to the American West, anti-war demonstrations are taking place. This means that a large and global front is taking shape against the breakout of war, because the protesters realise the serious dangers which could result from war, especially given the advanced and lethal weapons which will be used by the warring parties."

Egypt's Al-Akhbar: "The USA may win the war against Iraq but most certainly will lose the world's favour, because the whole world supports the weak Iraq against US hegemony."

Algeria's El Watan: "Is the United States in the process of losing a war it has not started? The formidable mobilisation, in particular these past two days, of the pacifist movement that is opposed to a military intervention in Iraq does indeed seem a precursor to what awaits the American administration if, without tangible evidence, it carries through with its threats.

"The fact is that the anti-war movement that has emerged from Western capital cities themselves has not stopped growing, managing to generate a strong current of active sympathy even in American popular opinion."

UAE's Al-Bayan: "The demonstrations in Washington and in other cities of the world may be the last chance for the beating of war drums to fade... It is up to Iraq to do all that is possible to gain the support of international public opinion, particularly American public opinion, which is doing its best in favour of Baghdad."

Iran News: "If international public opinion succeeds in forcing a reversal in the American war machine's quest for conquering Iraq, it would be a tremendous victory for international law and a step forward for the people's will. Nevertheless, the world should not allow Saddam Hussein to benefit from these protests and use them as a safety shield for his criminal regime."

Saudi Al-Riyadh: "The 'Caesars of war' thought it opportune to make war [on Iraq] part of the war on terror. However, the global mind now understands the game. Therefore the cities which demonstrated for America post-11 September have now turned against it. They see the declaration of war against Iraq as an economic game and hegemony by a superpower."

BBC Monitoring, based in Caversham in southern England, selects and translates information from radio, television, press, news agencies and the internet from 150 countries in more than 70 languages.