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UN Security Council passes resolution on Iraq
The United Nations Security Council passed a watered-down US-backed resolution calling for Iraq to back down from its threat to expel American members of UN weapons inspection teams.
Iraq, Politics, 11/12/1997
Government gives army free hand in eastern Bekaa
The Lebanese cabinet on Wednesday gave the go-ahead for the army to take full control over eastern Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, where a Shiite Muslim cleric has been leading a "hunger revolt" and challenging government authority.
Lebanon, Politics, 11/12/1997
Israel put terms for Lebanon pullout
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in remarks published yesterday that Israel would immediately withdraw from south Lebanon if guerrilla groups there were dismantled and other conditions were met.
Lebanon, Military, 11/12/1997
A war-shattered family on both sides of the border
the boy lay on the ground while part of his brain was out of the skull, but none of the soldiers approached him to offer help
Palestine, Local, 11/12/1997
Islamic party allowed to participate in Moroccan election
For the first time in the history of Moroccan elections, the Islamic voice will be heard in the election due to be held on November 14, as the Constitutional Popular Movement has been allowed to participate in that election.
Morocco, Politics, 11/12/1997
Copts tell US to butt out of Egypt's internal affairs
Many voices had been heard in the US Congress calling for the US intervention in Egypt to protect the Copts under the pretext that they are subjected to coercion because of their religious beliefs.
Egypt, Politics, 11/12/1997
Moroccans use computers in election campaigns for first time
Nominees used statistics to know the areas where they enjoy a majority. They contacted the voters in these areas through the computer devices to learn the voters' views of their election programs.
Morocco, Politics, 11/12/1997
US sanctions affect Sudan
About $5 million US in Sudanese funds in the United States had been affected by new US economic sanctions on Khartoum, Sudan's finance minister said.
Sudan, Economics, 11/12/1997
Yemeni president declares formation of higher election committee
The opposition parties which were not represented in the committee criticized this step and considered it a political agreement between the People's Conference and the Reform which ignored the other parties.
Yemen, Politics, 11/12/1997
Canadian foreign to Beirut, Prime minister next?
Axworthy stated that his discussions with Lebanese officials will focus on the economic situation and what Canada can do to support the Lebanese reconstruction process, especially in the field of telecommunications.
Lebanon, Politics, 11/12/1997
Netanyahu: Palestinian airport pact soon
Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu said that Israeli and Palestinian negotiators were on the verge of completing long-waited agreements on opening a Palestinian airport and a joint industrial zone in the Gaza Strip.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/12/1997
Palestinians brief Arab countries on Washington negotiations
The head of the Palestinian negotiators, Saeb Erikat, said that in order to achieve progress, tangible application of the agreements must be done.
Palestine, Politics, 11/12/1997
Qatar to increase oil production against OPEC qouta
Oil sources expect that Qatar's oil production will increase in 1998 in spite of the attempts of its main Gulf allies to dissuade it from raising production.
Qatar, Economics, 11/12/1997
American company develops 3 oil fields in Kuwait
The Kuwaiti Oil Establishment's financial plans do not allow entering into any agreement with foreign company to share in production, but he added that this issue is under study.
Kuwait, Business, 11/12/1997
Sudanese ministerial reshuffle
The most distinct feature of the reshuffle is merging the Ministry of Presidential Affairs with the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs into one ministry that will also include the Ministry of Relations of the Confederation.
Sudan, Politics, 11/12/1997
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Saudi Arabia beat Qatar 1-0 today in a qualifying match to secure a berth in the World Cup finals in France in 1998.
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The Sudanese government rejected a SPLA proposal to create a confederate government between separate North and South Sudanese states, according to a Nando Times report.
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A general strike in Algeria today failed to garner much support, according to a Nando Times report. Between 1% and 20% of the population participated, the report said.
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The Lebanese ambassador to the US said the Lebanese resistance in the South is growing in popularity and garnering support from all factions in Lebanon.
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The Syrian ambassador to the US said that Israel is deluding itself if it thinks that Syria will accept a "return to square one of the negotiations" or "one inch less than the whole Golan." The ambassador said that an agreement can be completed within months if Israel is serious about peace.
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Jordan's King Hussein was released Tuesday from the Mayo Clinic in the US after a routine medical examination, CNN reported.
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U.S. president Bill Clinton decided to remove Lebanon and Syria's names from the list of countries producing and circulating drugs. He demanded that the two countries be put on the list of countries under observation. In a letter to the congress, Clinton announced his appreciation of the two countries' efforts, which resulted in the burning of 3,400 hectares of poppies in the Bekaa.
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The monitoring committee held a session in Naqura, yesterday, to discuss two Lebanese complaints. The accusations concerned the explosion near Nabatieh and the attack on four houses in Ein-Beswar.
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