Terrorism in Algeria is decreasing
Algerian Minister of Justice Mohammed Adami stated that terrorism in Algeria is constantly decreasing because of the elections and adherence to democracy
Algeria, Politics, 12/1/1997
Israel goes on alert fearing of a new round of Hamas attacks
Israel again claimed that "hot warnings" had been received that Hamas and Islamic Jihad activists might try to launch a new wave of attacks on Israelis next week
Israel, Politics, 12/1/1997
Accord only serves Israeli economy, Jordanians say
Jordanian political and economic circles have said that the agreement to build an industrial zone in Irbid, north Jordan, which was recently signed between Jordan, Israel and the US, will only help Israel's economy.
Jordan, Economics, 12/1/1997
Nasrallah pledges resistance against occupation
The Secretary General of Hizbullah Party in Lebanon, Hassan Nasrallah, said that presence of Syrian troops in Lebanon is a security need and a guarantee for national reconciliation and stability for Lebanon, which is always threatened by the Israeli invasion.
Lebanon, Politics, 12/1/1997
Arafat: no Parkinson's
Palestine, Health, 12/1/1997
King Hassan's consultant states
There will be a meeting between Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and King Hassan od Morocco in Egypt within days for the chairmanship of the meeting of the joint superior committee.
Egypt-Morocco, Politics, 12/1/1997
Europe to play more active part in peace process, EU envoy says
"There is a demand by all sides for a stronger presence by the Europeans" in the peace process, Moratinos told reporters following the meeting with Hariri.
Regional, Politics, 12/1/1997
Albright voices concern, Israeli Cabinet approves evasive West Bank withdrawal plan, with conditions
US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright has expressed fear that the US interests will be harmed in the Middle East region due to the halt of the peace process.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/1/1997
Sudan asks Egypt to sponsor national reconciliation bid
A Sudanese official yesterday asked Cairo to sponsor a bid to forge national reconciliation between the government and the Sudan People's Liberation Army.
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 12/1/1997
Palestinian official in Cairo for peace talks
Nabil Shaath, the minister of planning and international cooperation in Palestine, met Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa, and President Hosni Mubarak's political advisor, Dr. Osama Al-Baz.
Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 12/1/1997
Lebanese-Syrian peace tracks inseparable, Lebanese cleric says
Sheikh Mohammad Mehdi Shamseddine, has asserted the inseparability of Syrian and Lebanese tracks in the talks to achieve a comprehensive peace in the Middle East.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 12/1/1997
Chancellor Klima in Damascus today, land for peace principle stressed
In his meeting Sunday with Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak, Klima discussed Middle East peace process developments and efforts made to bring it out of the stalemate it has reached.
Regional, Politics, 12/1/1997
Islamic countries urged to strengthen solidarity
In a speech before the Fourth Islamic Conference of Information Ministers, Syrian Information Minister Mohammad Salman affirmed the necessity of guiding the Islamic states' information in defense of cultural, economic and political issues.
Regional, Politics, 12/1/1997
Amnesty International concerned over Lebanese prisoners
Previous prisoners had disclosed that prisoners in Israeli jails undergo systematic torture and abuses including beating, whipping, electric shocks and dipping in hot and cold water.
Lebanon, Politics, 12/1/1997
British FM voices commitment for just peace
British Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Derek Fatchette has stressed the need to revitalize the Middle East peace process in order to achieve just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East region.
Regional, Politics, 12/1/1997
Syria's PNF for peace which gives security to all
In a meeting for the Syrian Progressive National Front (PNF) Central Leadership, Prime Minister Zoubi presented a report on the country's economic conditions and the development it witnesses in the field of agricultural production.
Syria, Politics, 12/1/1997
A call for setting Arab and Islamic departments in Africa
The participants' recommendations included setting up Islamic and Arab studies departments in the African countries that would be branches of the Al Qaraweoun University.
Morocco, Education, 12/1/1997
Registration profession loses importance
Legislators have enacted laws that allow writing some contracts on an unofficial basis instead of stressing official registration of those contracts by modern registrars.
Morocco, Business, 12/1/1997
IESCO conference in Saudi Arabia draws 44 countries
The Emir of Riyadh, Prince Soliman Bin Abdel Aziz, will inaugurate the 6th conference of the Islamic Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (IESCO)
Regional, Education, 12/1/1997
Lebanon, Islamic bank sign $26 million agreement
Lebanon and the Islamic Development Bank on Saturday signed a $26 million agreement to finance equipment for the government-run Beirut University Hospital.
Lebanon, Economics, 12/1/1997
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