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Albright wraps it up in Cairo, Abdel Meguid in Iraq today
Secretary Albright put a positive tone on her regional tour saying that she got clear support for a diplomatic solution from the many Arab states and that the Arab states support demand compliance with UN resolutions, adding that Iraq will be to blame for the consequences of not complying with such resolutions.
Regional, Politics, 2/3/1998
Iraq to open new sites, Arab solution sought
Many Arab leaders do not hold the Iraqi president in high esteem, and are faced with the dilemma of how to not cause further harm to Iraq and its people
Iraq, Politics, 2/3/1998
Positive developments: Qatar, Bahrain on phone with Mubarak
Minister of Foreign affairs Sheik Hamad bin Jassim said "We in the state of Qatar do not seek to create crisis and we hope it to end if there was any crisis."
Regional-Egypt, Politics, 2/3/1998
Palestinians reported distancing themselves from Saddam Hussein
³We came here today to check reports on Palestinian Authority armament projects and to ask the Palestinians not to side with Saddam Hussein should a new military showdown take place in the region,² said Hagay Maroum
Palestine, Military, 2/3/1998
Sudan regains control of rebel area
Government television broadcast scenes from Wau and interviews with military leaders in which some of the officials confirmed that the rebel assault has ended and that life has returned to normal.
Sudan, Military, 2/3/1998
Algerian forces arrest most dangerous terrorist, kills others
40 Algerians were killed in a number of terrorists aggressions after the lesser Bairam, while security forces frustrated terrorists attempts in El-Ayadiah village in El-Salaf state and in Ragam in Tsimisbite state.
Algeria, Military, 2/3/1998
Arab countries pursue implementation of Arab free trade zone
The agenda includes discussions of four items, the procedures for implementing the Arab free trade zone, the agreed 10% customs reduction which went into effect last January, the structures for customs tariffs, and the non-customs limits and the list of prohibited imported goods.
Regional, Economics, 2/3/1998
Syrian Golan citizens clashed with Israeli soldiers
Reports from the occupied Syrian Golan Heights said clashes had erupted between the Syrian people of the Golan and Israeli occupation soldiers during the Eid al-Fitr holidays.
Syria, Politics, 2/3/1998
Military confrontation erupts between Sudan and Eriterea
A Sudanese military spokesman said that during recent days Eritrea has bombarded border areas in eastern Sudan and in retaliation the Sudanese artillery has fired on Eritrea.
Sudan, Military, 2/3/1998
Libyan President meets with El-Bashir
The presidents of Libya, Sudan, Chad, Burkina Faso, and the Central African Republic will hold a specialized summit for the African desert countries today in Trabols.
North Africa, Politics, 2/3/1998
Lebanese resistance attack Israeli positions
Israeli occupation forces escalated attacks against al-Tuffah district in south Lebanon. Lebanese security sources said Israeli artillery, mortars, tanks, and rockets shelled the surroundings of Jebaa, Jarjou, and Lueizeh.
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 2/3/1998
Bahraini ruler meets with Albright
The Bahraini minister stressed that the two sides agreed to spare no diplomatic efforts to reach a peaceful solution to the current crisis. He stressed his country's unswerving stand provided for preserving the unity of Iraq.
Bahrain, International, 2/3/1998
Syria warns from striking at Iraq
Syria has warned that using military force against Iraq will lead to more complications in Middle East.
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 2/3/1998
Omani delegation visits Iran
The visit aims at increasing commercial exchange between Oman and Iran and increasing Iranian economic locations to discuss opportunities for joint investment.
Oman-Iran, Economics, 2/3/1998
Fatah movement calls for an urgent Arab summit
Fatah, headed by Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, said the Palestinian choice of peace is "strategic, provided it leads to just peace" but it warned that if just peace is not attained in the region "all options are open for the Palestinian people."
Palestine, Politics, 2/3/1998
Differences in the Algerian Parliament
The heads of the parliamentary coalitions had reached an agreement through which they will open a discussion of the Algerian security situation after the majority was convinced by the verbal answer offered by the government.
Algeria, Politics, 2/3/1998
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Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz on Monday night received a telephone call from Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Talks dealt with bilateral relations and conditions on the Arab, Islamic and international arenas.
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Jordan is preparing a water project for the governorates of Tafileh and Karak, using underground reservoirs, Jordan Times reported.
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Palestinian police aimed guns at Israeli soldiers who fired tear gas and rubber bullets at demonstrators in Bethlehem, CNN reported.
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Morocco's government has begun a year-long lifestyle survey of Moroccan citizens on which it will base future development plans, CNN reported.
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French envoy Bertrand Dufourcq flew from Jordan to Iraq to meet with Iraqi leaders on the current crisis with the US over UN weapons inspections, Fox News reported.
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Palestinian President Arafat ordered the early release of two Palestinians, Aziz Shami and Omar Shalah, who were convicted in a 1995 bombing that killed 21 Israelis, Nando Times reported.
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US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright phoned Jordanian Crown Prince Hassan. The two reviewed bilateral relations between Jordan and the US and the latest developments in the Iraqi crisis. Crown Prince Hassan reaffirmed the necessity of containing the crisis through diplomatic means.
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Spokesman for the Turkish Foreign Ministry Najati Otkan said on Monday that Turkey's Foreign Minister Ismail Cim will discuss with Iraqi officials during his visit to Baghdad the participation of neighboring countries, namely Saudi Arabia, Syria, Iran and Jordan, in the Turkish initiative to end the Iraqi crisis. In press statements on Monday, Cim said Turkey has informed neighboring countries of this initiative and is awaiting the reply.
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Arab League Secretary-General Esmat Abdul Meguid today said he intends to head to Iraq to meet with Iraqi officials in an attempt to defuse the Iraqi crisis. Monte Carlo radio reported.
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