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Moussa - Clinton - Blair on Iraq
Clinton added "I will continue to talk to President Yeltsin and Chirac", and that "I don't understand the sorts of circumstance that would lead for that development," referring to Yeltsin's recent comments about the start of a world war
Regional-Iraq, International, 2/6/1998
Means Israel has to deploy in attacking Iraq
During the Gulf War in 1991, Israel had reportedly prepared a plan to attack strategic sites in Iraq, including huge dams in the northern part of the country in order to drown the whole city of Baghdad. But US pressure on Israel at the time managed to prevent an Israeli retaliation to the 39 long range Scud missiles which Iraq launched against Israel
Regional, Military, 2/6/1998
Government refers sheikh Tufeili to Judicial Council
Information Minister Bassem Sabaa said the government had unanimously decided to extend for six months the deployment of army troops in the eastern Bekaa to maintain peace.
Lebanon, Judicial, 2/6/1998
Israel: we'll do what we want, international order for the weak
Kahalani said his ministry will persist in offering all aid asked for by occupied Jerusalem municipality and the Interior Ministry to pull down Arab-owned houses and build new settlements units.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/6/1998
Afro-Arab summit concluded, common economic council established
Libyan President Gaddafi was chosen as chairman of the first current session of the coalition and Tripoli, Libya as its headquarters.
North Africa, Politics, 2/6/1998
Syria, Iran sign agreement on encouraging investment
Iranian sources said the Memorandum of Understanding contains Iranian proposals to set up a cement factory at an annual capacity of one million tons, to improve the Tartous cement factory on the Syrian coast, and to carry out a feasibility study for a steel and iron company.
Syria-Iran, Economics, 2/6/1998
Turkey to resume dialogue with Syria
Hakmatar's talks are likely to be followed by meetings between the two countries' ministers of foreign affairs and interior prior to resuming meetings of the joint technical committees on waters, borders and security
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 2/6/1998
Sudanese president for uniting Arab, Islamic ranks
Bashir said that more than at any time before, Arab and Islamic states need to unite efforts and settle disputes
Regional-Sudan, Politics, 2/6/1998
Sudan arrests rebel officers
Sudanese Authorities have arrested several military officers woring for Lt. Gen. Karbino Kawanin who led the rebellion aganist the city of Wau.
Sudan, Military, 2/6/1998
Jordan's crown prince receives Algerian minister
Crown Prince Hassan discussed with the minister bilateral relations between Jordan and Algeria. They also reviewed the efforts being made to contain the crisis between Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and the UN.
Jordan-Algeria, Politics, 2/6/1998
Palestine negates reports of military preparations against Israel
A high-level Palestinian security source has denied reports of Palestinian arrangements for a confrontation with Israel, saying this news is untrue.
Palestine, Politics, 2/6/1998
Iranian Parliament Speaker arrives in Beirut
The Iranian parliamentary speaker said he would discuss with Lebanese officials bilateral relations, including parliamentary and economic ties, in addition to latest developments in the Middle East.
Lebanon-Iran, Politics, 2/6/1998
Saudi Arabia, UK talk on bilateral issues
Saudi Arabia on Thursday reiterated the need to make Israel abide by international resolutions and the principle of trading land for peace.
Saudi Arabia, International, 2/6/1998
Siemens wins Egyptian telecommunications contract
Siemens said the contract will provide the Egyptian commission with digital transfer technology, adding that the general communication network group in Siemens OIN will implement the contract.
Egypt, Business, 2/6/1998
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Former Iranian President Ali Akbar Hashami Rafsanjani on February 20 will begin a ten-day official visit to Saudi Arabia.
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Lebanon and Mongolia have decided to establish diplomatic relations on the level of ambassadors as of Thursday. A joint statement was broadcast in the capitals of the two countries, cosigned by the ambassadors of Lebanon and Mongolia in Cairo.
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The secretary-general of the French Foreign Ministry arrives Damascus today in the course of his tour of the region. The French envoy's visit will also cover Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, the report said.
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Israeli and Jordanian officials have agreed in a meeting held in Aqaba on special security arrangements in the airport. Israeli radio said Israeli planes are to land at this airport on their way to Eilat and the passengers are to be transferred to Eilat by buses.
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Egypt and Palestine have agreed to expand and foster bilateral trade exchange. Palestinian sources said an agreement was signed by the two sides providing for expanding the volume of commercial exchange and the establishment of a joint customs zone in Rafah, Israeli radio reported.
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