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Algerian government arrests opposition supporters
While the political crisis between the government and the opposition parties is growing worse, the Algerian government started to arrest the opposition's supporters in order to weaken the popular support for the opposition.
Algeria, Politics, 11/7/1997
No agreement for UN diplomats in Iraq
In a press conference, Tariq Aziz, Iraq's deputy Prime Minister, said that the US is acting as a judge and jury in this matter saying that "the adversary is the judge," referring to the US government.
Iraq, Politics, 11/7/1997
Talks to resume. Israel warns against MENA expectations
The US, Palestinian sources in Ramallah said, was very keen on achieving any breakthrough, even a cosmetic one, in order for her envoys to the Arab world to succeed in bringing more countries to the Qatar conference.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/7/1997
Political transformations give great importance to Moroccan elections
The Moroccan election has taken on great significance due to the heated competition which witnesses great political upheaval.
Morocco, Politics, 11/7/1997
Two militiamen wounded in south Lebanon
Two Israeli-allied militiamen were wounded in south Lebanon Friday, when a roadside bomb planted by Hizbullah guerrillas exploded near their patrol, security sources said.
Lebanon, Military, 11/7/1997
Egyptian medical mission to combat malaria in Sudan
The deputy head of the Egyptian mission, Dr. Hussein Kamal, stated that the combating works cover an area of 850 kilometers, 350 kilometers of which are in the Egyptian territories and the rest in northern Sudan.
Sudan-Sudan, Medicine, 11/7/1997
Morroco going green through Wind Power
Morocco needs to double its electricity capabilities by the year 2000 to offer electricity to the industrial establishments at suitable prices after the shortage of rains decreased the production of the electricity power in Morocco.
Morocco, Business, 11/7/1997
European companies sign oil exploration deal with Libya
Rubsol started its activities in Libya in 1994 when it was part of a group of other European companies in an agreement in which the Spanish company had 40% of the total works.
Libya, Business, 11/7/1997
Mubarak to Inaugurate Nuba Museum - with Ramses II
The museum has the statue of Ramses II, a statue of Amenbos, the wife of Amon, and the head of King Shbatka whose origins are Nubian. The Museum also contain 4 mummies of the dignitaries and clergymen kept in golden coffins in addition to Greek, Roman, Coptic and Islamic monuments.
Egypt, History, 11/7/1997
Italian president visits south, calls for independence
Scalfaro's third day in Lebanon began Friday with an address to Parliament in Beirut in which he called on Israel to implement U.N. Resolution 425, which calls on Israel to withdraw its troops from south Lebanon.
Lebanon, Politics, 11/7/1997
Tunisia and Israel duke it out over fruits
He commented that an Israeli company specializing in producing and marketing grains and fruits to France started a fierce confrontation with the Tunisian dates after the latter proved its high quality in the French market.
Tunisia, Business, 11/7/1997
Arafat's political advisor: Netanyahu deceives himself
He clarified that stopping the negotiations and linking them with other conditions is not the solution, the solution is continuing to work to achieve stability inside the Palestinian self-rule areas and to continue building the Palestinian state and to expand its foreign relations.
Palestine, Politics, 11/7/1997
Fishmonger killed for harrassing women
Police alleged that a fishmonger was arrested for killing a neighbor for harrassing his university student sister on her way home earlier that afternoon.
Egypt, Local, 11/7/1997
American cows reach Lebanon
The cows will be sold to farmers who will pay 20% of the price immediately, and the rest of the price will be paid over a period of three years.
Lebanon, Agriculture, 11/7/1997
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In response to broad US economic sanctions earlier this week, Sudan announced that ti would immediately stop doing business with US banks, their branches outside the US and subsidiaries, CNN reported.
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The Organization for African Unity will send observers to the Comoros Islands, even though secessionists on Anjouan object to the move, the Nando Times reported.
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Sudan peace talks being held in Kenya are coming to a conclusion with no real progress in sight, according to a Nando Times report. The talks aim to bring an end to a long-running civil war between the country's Islamist government and Southern rebel groups.
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Libya has asked the UN Security Council to send an envoy to Libya to view the humanitarian impact of economic sanctions and see that the nation has no ties to terrorism, the Nando Times reported.
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A land survey of the Bekaa--a main demand of Sheikh Sobhi Toufeili--will receive the funding to proceed, the Daily Star reported.
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Saudi Arabia is preparing to begin military exercises tomorrow near a disputed area of border with Yemen, the Bahrain Tribune reported.
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US Secretary of Defense William Cohen said that action must be taken against Iraq, Nando Times Quoted the secretary on an ABC show as saying. Cohen urged that UN action--possibly military action if necessary--is called for due to Iraq's unwillingness to change its position on expelling American weapons inspectors.
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Palestinian President Yasser Arafat and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are to meet separately with US secretary of State Madeleine Albright next week.
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Former French Foreign Minister Herver De Charette arrived in Beirut yesterday, on a three-day private visit. He will meet the country's leaders and patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir. Also on the agenda are a visit to Qana and the signing of his book at the Beirut Hall. De Charette said he considers Lebanon his second country.
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Italy's support of Lebanon's integrity and the application of the UN resolution 425 were highlighted by president Oscar Luigi Scalfaro, after day-long discussions with Lebanese leaders and officials yesterday.
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