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Iraq orders US inspectors out
Updated: UN's Richard Buttler said that the UN inspection team is leaving Iraq tomorrow except for a small number that will stay in the headquarters to maintain the UN building.
Iraq, Politics, 11/13/1997
Palestinian private sector boycotts Doha
The Palestinians until now have not had a reason to expect major foreign investments in the PA areas because the conditions prevailing in those areas do not encourage such an investment, a Palestinian economic expert said Thursday.
Palestine, Economics, 11/13/1997
Lebanon workers stage partial strike
The strike was only partially observed, reflecting the split between the government-recognized GLC, led by Ghanime Zoghbi, and that of Elias Abu-Rizk, who was ousted in elections he claimed were forged, earlier this year.
Lebanon, Economics, 11/13/1997
The cabinet's decides: the army will act , and radio shut-down
While asking his followers to avoid confrontation with the army, he described the country's politicians as "enemies of God and humanity, who must not set foot in our region."
Lebanon, Politics, 11/13/1997
Violent confrontations between nominees in Moroccan elections
Sources in the opposition Independence Party stated that the Moroccan authorities arrested supporters of the Front Party in the city of Araish north of Morocco as they were distributing leaflets calling on the people to boycott the election.
Morocco, Politics, 11/13/1997
Political and security escalation; opposition questions Algerian premier
presented to the Algerian Premier on the incident where members of the parliament were attacked during the recent elections and also to answer their claim that the election was tampered with.
Algeria, Politics, 11/13/1997
Representatives of secular parties in Islamic parties' headquarters in Algeria
For the first time in Algeria, members of secular parties met with members of Islamic parties in the latter's party headquarters.
Algeria, Politics, 11/13/1997
US objects to Arab participation in Islamic summit in Tehran
US Assistant Secretary of State Martin Indyk expressed his country's surprise regarding the Arab countries' decision to send high profile delegations to attend the Islamic Summit in Tehran and their decision to boycott or send low-profile delegations to the MENA conference in Qatar.
Regional, Politics, 11/13/1997
Morocco ready for elections - opposition excited
For the first time in decades, opposition leaders in the Union Party are preparing themselves to move from their opposition seats to the government seats.
Morocco, Politics, 11/13/1997
41 killed and wounded in new Algerian massacre
28 civilians were killed and 13 have been wounded in massacres and bomb attacks in the last week in Algeria.
Algeria, Military, 11/13/1997
AL regrets renewed sanctions on Libya
The Arab League yesterday expressed its "deep regret" over the United Nations Security Council's decision on Friday to renew sanctions on Libya
Libya, Politics, 11/13/1997
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US President Clinton said that the Iraqi reaction to the UN resolution is unacceptable and a challenge to the international community.
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The UAE cabinet is expect to increase the quota for nationals working in commercial banks to 40%, Gulf News reported.
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An upcoming Arab League meeting of the Arab ministers of social affairs will address controlling the problem of drugs in Arab countries, the Khaleej Times reported.
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An agreement has been reached between Iran and Bahrain to exchange ambassadors, according to a Khaleej Times report.
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US Envoy Dennis Ross is attempting to establish a hotline between Israel and Syria through the US to lessen the chance of hostilities from misunderstandings, according to a report in the Israeli Haaretz newspaper.
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An Egyptian court sentenced the chief of an asylum to life in prison with hard labor, and sentenced a doctor, a guard, three nurses and three attendants to lesser terms for letting Abu el-Ulla, convicted in an September attack on a tour bus, out of the asylum, Fox News reported.
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The US is calling for a UN security council meeting today to discuss the latest development. The US seems determined to be provided the diplomatic cover to be allowed strikes against Iraq as it had requested originally in its demand for "serious consequences" UN resolution against Iraq.
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Ramzi Yousef and Eyad Ismoil were convicted yesterday in New York City in the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center.
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The Egyptian exports of weaving and textile products to the USA during the past 5 months reached $146 million, a 22% increase compared to the same period last year.
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