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UN inspectors challenge Iraqi ban on Americans
Defying Iraq's order for American arms inspectors to leave the country, the United Nations decided to resume field operations in which 10 US citizens in Baghdad would participate. But today Iraq turned away a second UN weapons inspection team that contained Americans.
Iraq, Politics, 11/4/1997
Jordanian elections today without Islamic Labor Party and Muslim Brotherhood
King Hussein called on all Jordanians to vote, declaring his full trust in the awareness of the Jordanians and that they will not let themselves, their country or their king down.
Jordan, Politics, 11/4/1997
Toufeili threatens ministers
Security in Hermel-Bekaa was at center stage in yesterday's parliamentary meeting at the Nijmeh square. MPs Sami Khatib and Mohammed Al-Mais denied the rumors that they were attacked by breakaway Sobhi Toufeili's followers when they went to the Baalbek area.
Lebanon, Politics, 11/4/1997
New Algerian group tries to solve the Algerian crisis
Its head, Bakush Abdel Hamid, stated that the crisis of Algeria is mainly a racial crisis between the Arabs who are the original Algerians and the Francophone Algerians.
Algeria, Politics, 11/4/1997
Nile cruise for Bright Star
About 58,000 troops from Egypt, the United States and five other countries have just ended the Middle East's biggest joint war-games.
Egypt, Military, 11/4/1997
Bashir: Sudan ready for peace
Bashir, speaking for the first time since peace talks started on Thursday between his government and southern guerrillas, insisted however, that Khartoum would defend its federal nature and unity with force if necessary.
Sudan, Politics, 11/4/1997
UAE delegation in Baghdad
UAE sources stated that the delegation includes government officials from Dubai to study the possibility of providing Iraq with food and medicines within the oil-for-food agreement.
United Arab Emirates-Iraq, Economics, 11/4/1997
Hizbullah forms new military group to fight Israel
Hizbullah leader Sheik Hassan Nasrallah said the "Brigades of Resistance to Israeli Occupation" would provide a venue for any Lebanese wishing to participate in the resistance, regardless of their religion or political affiliations.
Lebanon, Politics, 11/4/1997
World Bank invests $500 million in Morocco
World Bank President Sobrine Arnoine confirmed that he discussed with Moroccan officials the bank's investment plan in Morocco and joint projects in the fields of infrastructure, energy, communication, roads, and environment.
Morocco, Economics, 11/4/1997
Boeing to deliver advanced airplanes to Tunisia by 1999
The deal will allow Tunisian Airlines to give Boeing back the 737 model 200 and 727 model 200 planes which have been in use for the past twenty years. Tunisia cannot use these planes any more due to new European and international regulations specifying the kind of planes allowed to fly on international lines.
Tunisia, Business, 11/4/1997
Commander of US central command: Bright Star training is great
Zeny confirmed that one of the most important aims of this training is achieving the coordination among the joint forces, adding that the experience gained in such training is immeasurable.
Regional, Military, 11/4/1997
Australia cancels Arafat's visit, causing anger
The Australian government stated that the cancellation is due to internal affairs and informed the Arab governments through their Ambassadors in Australia that it hopes that this action would not affect Australia's relations with the Arab countries.
Palestine, International, 11/4/1997
No breakthough, no security while Netanayahu is in power
In its statement Ezzedin Qassam again said it was ready to halt attacks against civilians and limit its operation to military targets, provided Israel stopped abuse against Palestinian civilians.
Palestine-Israel, Analysis, 11/4/1997
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Mossad chief Danny Yatom, testifying before a Knesset subcommittee, said that Hamas leader Khaled Mishal was one of five possible assassination targets and was chosen as the "more esteemed" target, according to a Jerusalem Post report. The bungled attempt on Mishal's life led to the release of Hamas spiritual leader Sheikh Yassin from an Israeli prison.
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Gulf Cooperation Council defense ministers are wrapping up a two-day meeting in Doha, Qatar to discuss security issues, especially a proposed common air and sea radar system, the Nando Times reported.
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The newly-formed Cairo Peace Movement plans to link Arabs and Israelis who are opposed to the policies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an effort to use those links to forward the peace process, according to a Fox News report.
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US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright cut the first day of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks short yesterday, saying that the Palestinians had not sent representatives with the ability to conduct detailed negotiations, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report. The two sides meet again today to continue talks.
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The US has officially accepted an invitation to the controversial Middle East and North Africa economic conference, according to the Gulf Times. The conference has been boycotted by some Arab nations because Israel is among the countries invited. The US has tried and continues trying to win the participation of some Arab countries.
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A group of 15 developing nations, including Egypt and Algeria, called on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund for advice on heading off currency instability like that which has recently destabilized southeast Asian economies, Fox News reported.
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US President Bill Clinton is expected to issue a trade ban against Sudan--a country the US considers to be sponsors of terrorism--this week, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
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Tunisia plans to release new currency to mark President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali's tenth anniversary in power, according to a CNN report.
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Palestinians demonstrated in front of the UNRWA building in Sidon yesterday. They were protesting against the decrease in the organization's services and demanding better attendance.
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