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Iraq to open all sites for inspection, time is not restricted
They can visit and investigate the sites by all available means, from laboratory tests to the use of radar, and take their time for inspection, and then submit their report to the UN Security Council.
Iraq-Egypt, International, 2/12/1998

Israeli to withdraw from Lebanon some say
Israel may make this move because unfulfilled UN demands for an Israeli withdrawl from the Lebanese south coincide with Washington's threats to strike at Iraq due to Iraq's non-implementation of UN Security Council resolutions.
Regional-Israel, Politics, 2/12/1998

Kuwait: We want diplomatic solution and coordination
He said that conditions in the region, particularly the Iraqi crisis with UN inspectors, require consultation and coordination.
Kuwait-Syria, Politics, 2/12/1998

Sudan: Accuses Washington of new efforts to topple it
The Sudanese information minister, Dr. El-Tayeb Ibrahim Mohammed, said his government has received information that the US government plans to impose additional sanctions against Sudan.
Sudan, Politics, 2/12/1998

Prosecution in coup plot demands blackout
A Qatari security source informed ArabicNews.com that in the case of 110 defendants in a coup attempt that was thwarted by the Qatari authorities in 1996 has demanded the utmost secrecy in the trial's sessions to achieve justice.
Qatar, Judicial, 2/12/1998

Two new groups join truce in Algeria
Two new groups in Algeria announced that they will join a cease fire with the government: the El-Ansar contingent, which practice its activities in Moftah region and the Death contingent in El-Sharabah near the Algerian capital.
Algeria, Politics, 2/12/1998

President of the European Commission meets President Assad
Santer indicated that the EU is an important partner to Syria, adding that Syria's imports from Europe constitute 35%, whereas Syria's exports to European states are 50%.
Syria, International, 2/12/1998

Arafat blames Netanyahu, bans pro-Iraq demos
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat charged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with attempting to utilize the crisis in the Gulf to cover up for his failure to move forward on the peace talks.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/12/1998

Jordanian Security forces foil attack on UK embassy
Abid Azzam 25, of al-Zarqa, Jordan, at 12.45 pm local time yesterday tried to attack the British embassy in Amman of Jordan.
Jordan, International, 2/12/1998

Strong words from Britain on Israeli practices
He said that the world could not remain idle, and the Israelis should know they could not paralyze the world as it moves toward a peaceful solution, which is the only way that it makes progress.
Israel, International, 2/12/1998

Gulf countries to Iraq: abide by UN resolutions
A GCC statement called on Iraq to respond to current diplomatic efforts through carrying out all its obligations and canceling restrictions it imposed on UNSCOM's work in order to alleviate the suffering of the Iraqi people.
Gulf-Iraq, Politics, 2/12/1998

Sudanese president to receive final draft of constitution
The chairman of the committee Khalaf Allah El-Rashid said the project was not delivered last week, stating that the committee has presented a request to Bashir to extend its working period because the specified period is not long enough to discuss many items of the suggested constitution.
Sudan, Politics, 2/12/1998

Moroccos renews adherence to Houston agreements
The goal of Dofiar's visit was to discuss methods of overcoming difficulties posed by protests aroused by the Saharan individuals who claim they possess all the qualifications specified by the UN to be included on the voting lists.
Morocco-West Sahara, Politics, 2/12/1998

Lebanese resistance escalates operations against Israeli troops
Lebanese security sources said the Israeli artillery in the occupied sector of South Lebanon pounded al-Rayhan heights Sujoud, al-Rafai mountain and al-Litani river bed
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 2/12/1998

International interest has shifted from Palestine to Iraqi crisis
Concerning the shift in the international interest from the Palestinian-Israeli peace process to the Iraq crisis, Abu Mazen said the Iraqi crisis had greatly imposed itself on the international area.
Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 2/12/1998


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Short Takes:
Russia told a US delegation headed by the US Defense Secretary that US military attacks against Iraq will endanger US-Russian military cooperation. Go

US Secretary of defense William Cohen said "I donšt have any basis to confirm" claims that Russia was going to sell fermentation equipment with potential dual use capability. Go

The Yemeni president's special envoy to Algeria, Abdullah Ahmad Ghanem, has stressed his country's support of Algeria against any attempt to interfere in its internal affairs. Go

Kuwait's Central Bank has said it would meet local banks' demands for foreign currency as nervous Kuwaiti investors increase withdrawals, Bahrain Tribune reported. Go

The Israeli government said it is lifting restrictions on the number of Palestinians allowed to work in Israel, Jordan Times reported. Go

The UAE Interior Ministry is developing an integrated security network as part of police training, Khaleej Times reported. Go

Turkish troops are in northern Iraq and have clashed with the Kurdish PKK group, CNN reported. Go

Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu has made a "veiled threat" to use nuclear weapons against Iraq, should Iraq strike Israel first, Voice of America reported. Go

A plane crash has claimed the life of Sudan's vice-president, Maj. Gen al-Zubayr Muhammad Salih, CNN reported. Go

President Ali Abdullah Saleh of Yemen arrived Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday for a four-day official visit to Malaysia. During his visit President Saleh will hold talks with Malaysian Premier Mahateir Muhammad and sign bilateral agreements. Go


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