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Britain and US condemn Saudi Arabia and other Arab states on human rights
we question whether the British government is putting too much economic focus on Saudi Arabia noting Britain's, "failure to foresee the likelihood of collapse of the Iranian government and regime and the adverse consequences to Britain of having become overcommitted to the Shah."
Regional, Politics, 1/31/1998
The fundamental problems facing the Arab states
The US president Bill Clinton recently began sending positive signals to Iran about reestablishing relations with this so called "terrorist" country. Why?
Regional, Analysis, 1/31/1998
Sheikh Yassin leads Hamas towards moderation
The changing trend within Hamas towards a compromise with the Palestinian government was illustrated in the words of Sheikh Yassin who said his movement will do the maximum in order to avoid the Algerian or Afghanistan experience in Palestine
Palestine, People, 1/31/1998
Gulf states wait and see as oil prices tumble
Gulf Arab oil producers have decided to wait and see whether the oil market will regain balance after being caught off guard by Asia's financial crisis and a sharp hike in OPEC's output ceiling.
Gulf, Economics, 1/31/1998
Military escalation in south and east of Sudan
The military escalation in Sudan continued yesterday in its south and east as the Sudanese army said it stopped an offensive carried out by southern rebels at the dawn two days ago.
Sudan, Military, 1/31/1998
Algeria criticizes statements by Iranian meddling in its affairs
A spokesperson from the Algerian Foreign Ministry described the statements of Ayatollah Seyed-Ali Khamenei holding the Algerian authorities responsible for the Algerian massacres as rousing scorn and resentment.
Algeria-Iran, Politics, 1/31/1998
Yemeni speaker: Setback arises in border demarcation with Saudi Arabia
He was surprised by this setback after progress was made and after Yemeni President Ali Abdalla Saleh had repeatedly stated that the discussions over this issue are nearly over.
Yemen-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 1/31/1998
Jordanian economy would face huge losses if US attacks Iraq
"Jordan is still depending highly upon Iraqi oil and Iraq is still the main Jordanian partner in trade," he added. Jordan might lose heavily this time again, al-Annani said.
Jordan, Politics, 1/31/1998
UN Identity Committee lists voters eligible for Western Sahara referendum
Morocco and the Polisario agreed in September 1997 in Houston to hold the self-rule referendum which will put an end to a struggle that started 23 years ago.
Morocco-West Sahara, Politics, 1/31/1998
Tunisian tourism revenues are estimated at $2 billion in 2001
The Ministry's figures showed that the number of tourist nights spent in the Tunisian hotels will increase from 26 million last year to 36 million, while the occupancy rate in Tunisian hotels will increase from 48% to 51.5% within four years.
Tunisia, Business, 1/31/1998
U.S. resolution to freeze money belonging to Sudanese airlines
The U.S. took a decision to freeze a million dollars deposited by the Sudanese Airlines in Gulf banks. A source in the Sudanese Airlines said the U.S. is surrounding Sudan from all sides.
Sudan, International, 1/31/1998
Negotiations between Sudanese government and opposition in February
Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Osman Mohamed Taha confirmed this news and said Sudan will participate in the direct negotiations that will be held in Nairobi next April.
Sudan, Politics, 1/31/1998
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