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On Eid al-Fitr Saudi Arabia calls for a just peace
Saudi Arabia has expressed hope that security and stability will be realized in the world, especially in the Middle East, through establishing just and comprehensive peace.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 1/29/1998
Saudi Arabia bans asbestos
The Saudi Cabinet decided to ban the import of asbestos starting in 90 days. Factories and companies should stop using asbestos and get rid of any they have in 180 days, it said.
Saudi Arabia, Business, 1/29/1998
34 civilians killed in new massacres; 18 terrorists killed by security forces
Algeria confirmed the news of the visit of the parliamentary delegation of the European Union between February 8-12.
Algeria, Military, 1/29/1998
Iraq: Crisis is made up
Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohammad al-Sahaf had harsh words for chief UN weapons inspector Richard Butler and said that there is no crisis over the inspections, only one issue to be resolved: access to presidential sites.
Iraq, Politics, 1/29/1998
Some economic implications of the sanctions on Libya, Iraq, and Sudan
An academic study was issued by the Center for the Political and Strategic Studies in Al Ahram Press Establishment on the development and the implications of the economic sanctions on development in Libya, Iraq, and Sudan.
Regional, International, 1/29/1998
Iraq's involvement in massacre of Iraqis in Jordan
There are indications that the Iraq was involved in the Amman massacre a week ago in which 5 Iraqis were murdered.
Jordan, Local, 1/29/1998
Moussa: Albright will visit Egypt
He said this visit is very important due to its timing, as it will be a chance to discuss many important regional issues.
Egypt, International, 1/29/1998
Meetings of Moroccan-Egyptian higher committee soon
The Egyptian-Moroccan Free Trade Zone Agreement (EMFTZA) is scheduled to be signed during the King's visit.
Morocco-Egypt, Economics, 1/29/1998
Sons of Egyptian women may get Egyptian citizenship!
Those sessions are expected to result in a legislative amendment to the current law dealing with conditions for granting Egyptian citizenship in order to solve the problems of hundreds of women.
Egypt, Politics, 1/29/1998
Hamas chief calls for halting cooperation with Israel
The founder of the Palestinian national resistance movement, Hamas, Sheikh Ahmad Yassin has demanded halting security cooperation and coordination between the Palestinian Authority and Israel.
Palestine, Politics, 1/29/1998
Clinton congratulates Muslims on Eid al-Fitr
President Clinton expressed his hopes that all peoples of the region will live in peace and security and the Palestinian people will meet their ambitions in living as free people.
Regional, Religion, 1/29/1998
Israeli troops shell south Lebanon
Israeli forces closed Beit Yahoun crossing in the central sector and prevented entry through it to the occupied part of the south.
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 1/29/1998
Syria's Khaddam views on national issues
Those who have normalized relations with Israel or are seeking normalization are taking a very important card away from Palestinian, Syrian and Lebanese negotiators and are giving this card to Israel, Khaddam said.
Syria, Politics, 1/29/1998
Arab League Secretary to visit Britain, Belgium
The Arab League said Abdul Meguid will discuss with senior British and Belgian officials the European Union role in the peace process and ways of moving it forward.
Regional, International, 1/29/1998
Israeli defense minister stresses need for dialogue with Syria
Mordechai repeated his stand in refusing to enact a unilateral Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon without concluding a security agreement with the Lebanese government.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 1/29/1998
Fireworks and Ramadan in Palestine
On every Muslim feast, families visit graves of their dead relatives, with a special stress on those who were killed in clashes with Israeli troops over years of resistance to the military occupation.
Palestine, Culture, 1/29/1998
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White House Spokesperson Mike McCurry said the "president has not made a decision on the use of force" and that "it is clear that the US is consulting (with allies) on the use of diplomacy. The US president has been and will continue high level talks with Western heads of states, along with Canada's premier.
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Lebanon will host the next meeting of the Middle East Council of Churches in 1999, Lebanon News Wires reported.
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A barge that sank, causing a recent Gulf oil spill, has not been recovered despite repeated efforts and may have to be destroyed underwater, Khaleej Times reported.
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Iraqi President Saddam Hussein said that while Iraq does not want war, it will fight back if attacked, Fox News reported.
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A Moroccan court sentenced a Moroccan trader to 20 years in prison for bilking Canadian bank clients, Nando Times reported.
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Egypt's Gamaa Islamya is considering a call from its imprisoned leaders to call a temporary halt to its efforts to overthrow the Egyptian government, Nando Times reported.
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Jordan is increasing its military along it border with Iraq to offset a possible flood of Iraqi refugees, should the US make good on its threats to attack Iraq, CNN reported.
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Syrian President Hafez al-Assad on Wednesday received phone calls from Lebanese President Elias Hrawi, the Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah, and Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri during which they exchanged congratulations on the occasion ofEid al-Fitr.
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Israeli Defense Minister Yitzhak Mordechai on Wednesday said he will visit Egypt to discuss peace process developments and pertinent issues. He did not set a date for such a visit, Israeli radio reported.
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Libyan President Moammar Gaddafi on Wednesday spoke on the telephone with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Discussions dealt with current conditions in the region and bilateral relations.
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Diplomatic sources in Amman said Iraqi deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz will hold a tour covering Moscow, Paris, Damascus, Cairo and Amman as part of a diplomatic effort to overcome the current crisis between Iraq and the US, which has threatened to launch a military strike against Iraq.
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The Turkish daily al-Shafak al-Jadid on Wednesday said the leader of Turkey's land forces, Gen. Hussein Korkoglo, will visit Israel on February to discuss the purchase of Israeli Mirkava 3 tanks.
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Lebanese President Elias Hrawi today received a communique from Iranian President Muhammad Khatami pertaining to current conditions in the region and bilateral relations. The communique was delivered by the director of the Iranian President's office, Muhammad Ali Abtahi.
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