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Fierce fighting between Kurd factions despite US, British, and Turkish efforts
Fierce fighting between the Iraqi Kurds erupted on all fronts in spite of the US, British and Turkish efforts to put a ceasefire into effect.
Iraq, Military, 10/16/1997
Al Aqsa mufti criticized in secret Israeli report
He warned Jewish fanatic elements that advocating the destruction of Al Aqsa Mosque and its replacement with the third Jewish temple would only bring wars to the region, the price of which will be paid by all Israelis.
Regional, Religion, 10/16/1997
Hizbullah gets radio up and revelations of advanced weapons
However, the guerrillas are rumored to have acquired the more-advanced Spigot anti-tank missiles which are capable of knocking out Merkavas Hizbullah has consistently refused to confirm whether the fighters have obtained the missiles.
Lebanon, Politics, 10/16/1997
Saudi prince buys a large piece of Korean conglomerate
Sources close to the Daewo Group mentioned that the Prince signed the deal with the management of the company without going to the Korean bourse. The sources added that this deal is a very successful one for the Saudi businessman
Saudi Arabia, Business, 10/16/1997
Anti-hostage bill is approved
MP Najah Wakim, who was the first to speak, demanded a no-confidence vote against the cabinet. Speaker Nabih Berri intervened between the deputies' speeches to explain that no troika was formed during Baabda's meeting
Lebanon, Politics, 10/16/1997
Tourists bus assailants' trial starts in military court
A year after the release of an album he made with his former music partner Ela, 32, Saber walked into a restaurant in Cairo's 5-star, Semiramis hotel and shot foreign visitors down as they dined.
Egypt, Judicial, 10/16/1997
Setting up an international investment company in Morocco
Investment sources in Morocco said that the initial capital of the company is expected to be $100 million and that its headquarters will be in Casablanca.
Morocco, Business, 10/16/1997
Petrochemical Industries of the Gulf Countries in Kuwait
The two-day conference aims to strengthen coordination between the producers of petrochemicals and raw materials on one hand and their users on the other hand in order to cope with the international economic developments.
Kuwait, Business, 10/16/1997
7.5 trillion cubic meters of natural gas in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Minister of Oil and Mineral Resources Ali Al Nueimy stated that the increase in the reserves of pure natural gas which is not mixed with oil reached 22 trillion cubic meters.
Saudi Arabia, Economics, 10/16/1997
Ghanoum's exhibition in Berlin
Syrian calligraphist Mohamed Ghanoum held an exhibition of Arabic calligraphy dealing with subjects like Barada river and Damascene houses.
Syria, Culture, 10/16/1997
GCC naval forces hold joint exercise
Naval forces of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, currently taking part in the "Solidarity 5" war games, began their exercises with live ammunition.
Gulf Region, Military, 10/16/1997
Kuwaiti-Russian ties deep-rooted
He said that among our priorities is to call on Iraq to release all POWs still being detained in Iraqi jails, since it's a humanitarian issue, in addition to returning all stolen Kuwaiti properties and documents during the occupation.
Kuwait, Politics, 10/16/1997
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An unexpected Thunderstorm rumbled through Dubai and Sharjah early this morning. No one was seriously injured or killed, according to a Gulf News report, but the storm was the worst in the area in years. High winds and heavy rains left extensive damage in the affected areas, knocking down trees and interfering with television reception, the Khaleej Times said.
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30 tons of medical supplies bought with proceeds from Iraq's oil-for-food deal with the United Nations were airlifted to Iraq on Sunday, a UN official said yesterday.
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Egypt and Ethiopia agreed yesterday to intensify their joint efforts to help warring Somali factions reach a peaceful settlement to the crisis which divided the African country. Egypt's new envoy in Addis Ababa, Marwan Badr, met the Ethiopian Foreign Affairs Ministry Undersecretary on the current efforts to achieve national reconciliation among Somali warlords, Al Akhbar daily said today.
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A German businessman charged with supplying materials to Libya for the manufacture of chemical weapons admitted yesterday that he suspected what the components were being used for.
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The US yesterday petitioned the International Court of Justice to throw out a Libyan request for lifting of UN Security Council sanctions related to the Lockerbie case, Fox News reported. The US and Britian seek the extradition of two Libyan men suspected in the 1988 bombing of a Pan Am jet over Scotland.
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US legislation aimed at suspending trade with Sudan because of alleged ties to terrorism and religious persecution has come under fire from importers of gum arabic--the vast majority of which comes from Sudan, according to the Washington Post.
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