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European Union's investigation in Algeria
These developments come amid news that security forces killed 51 terrorists who were held responsible for carrying out the massacre in Sidi Hamad. A girl that had been kidnapped by the terrorists led the security forces to them after she managed to escape.
Algeria, Politics, 1/24/1998

Hezbollah flexes muscle in Jerusalem Day parades
At least 10,000 Hezbollah supporters attended the parade in a Beirut southern suburb, in which the group's secretary-general, Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah, gave a fiery speech vowing to continue the battle against Israel.
Lebanon, Politics, 1/24/1998

A Kuwaiti - Iraqi popular committee replying Saddam Husseins' allegation
The formation of a Kuwaiti - Iraqi popular committee, which aims at coordinating and exchanging information to reply to Saddam Hussein's allegations against the Kuwaiti and the Iraqi opposition, was announced in Kuwait.
Iraq-Kuwait, Politics, 1/24/1998

More than fifty Iraqi houses inspected in Amman
The investigation proved that the criminal group was highly organized and trained to commit such crimes, a reliable source stated. It was expected that the group would commit more crimes, he added.
Jordan-Iraq, Local, 1/24/1998

Emir of Qatar to visit Abu Dhabi soon
Hamad Ben Khalifa Al-Thani, the Emir of Qatar, will visit the United Arab Emirates soon, at the invitation of UAE President Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan, to discuss methods of reconciliation and improving relations between the two countries.
Qatar, Politics, 1/24/1998

Parliamentary visits to begin between Egypt, Sudan
Parliamentarians from Egypt and Sudan will start in mid - February to exchange visits to support bids to re-establish full normal ties between the two countries, said a key Sudanese parliamentarian yesterday.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 1/24/1998

Israel hits guerrilla bases; three Israelis wounded
Israeli fighter bombers struck Hizbullah bases in southern Lebanon for the second straight day Friday after guerrilla ambushes and firefights left three soldiers wounded, security sources said.
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 1/24/1998

Jordan electric connection to Egypt ready to go
The electrical cables lie 80 meters deep in Aqaba Gulf waters and is 300 km long, passing from Egypt through Sudan to Jordan.
Regional-Jordan, Economics, 1/24/1998

Israeli-Palestinian clashes
Israeli forces used rubber bullets to disperse the demonstrators who protested against the removal of soil from their lands in preparation for the confiscation of those lands by the Israeli authorities.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/24/1998

Spanish interior minister to meet with Moroccan counterpart
The Spanish security manager said the necessity of confronting illegal immigration and Spanish security demands had dictated the establishment of a security body.
Morocco, Politics, 1/24/1998

Jordanian national conference opposes normalization with Israel
Jordanian forces opposing the normalization of relations with Israel, decided to hold a wide national conference in Amman in late February, to undermine the normalization between Jordan and Israel, and create methods of resisting it.
Jordan, Politics, 1/24/1998

World Bank lends Palestine $10 million
The World Bank ratified a loan for Palestine worth $10 million in order to assist it in setting up the first industrial area in Al Mentar area in Gaza and which will provide 50,000 job opportunities.
Palestine, Economics, 1/24/1998

Trial of German citizen for spying on Israeli
A Tel Aviv court has started to examine the case of a man accused of planning a suicide attack in Israel for Hizbullah.
Israel, Judicial, 1/24/1998

An international symposium for investment in Yemen
The investment corporation's chairman will head the Yemeni delegation comprising 14 businessmen and officials from governmental bodies.
Yemen, Economics, 1/24/1998


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