Al-Rai al-Aam: Several Kuwaiti oil wells closed near Iraq border
The Kuwaiti oil company has announced that it has closed several oil wells to the North of the country because of proximity to the Kuwaiti- Iraqi borders, noting that other oil fields continue operations.
Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 2/17/2003
Moroccan first female pharmacist receives French president's distinction
Morocco's first female pharmacist, Fawzia Fassi-Fihri-Benarfa, received in Paris a prestigious distinction awarded by French president, Jacques Chirac.
Morocco-France, Local, 2/17/2003
UN germ warfare experts probe food-processing facilities in Iraq
United Nations germ warfare experts in Iraq yesterday probed two food-processing facilities in a bid to uncover information about Baghdad's clandestine weapons program.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 2/17/2003
Al-Hayat: New tape for Osama Bin Laden
The London- based al-Hayat daily reported yesterday that it has received a new voice recording for the leader of al-Qaida organization Osama Bin Laden, noting that the organization will start launching it on Islamic sites on the Internet as from yesterday ( Sunday).
Regional, Politics, 2/17/2003
UMA marks fortieth birthday on Feb.17
With 10,000 kms-long coast, UMA has the potential not only to become a maritime force to reckon with, but also an energy and tourism hub. While the UMA extends over 6.1 million square kms, twofold superior to the European Union's territory (3.2 million square KM)), it produces fifty times less than the EU: US$ 150 billion compared to the EU's US $7.500 billion.
Maghreb, Politics, 2/17/2003
Chinese airlines suspend flights to Iraq
The Chinese Airline company China Air has decided to suspend its air flights to Kuwait due to the concerns resulting from the escalation of tension in the Gulf region due to the Iraqi situation.
Kuwait-China, Politics, 2/17/2003
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