Pope invited to visit Libya
The Pope did not reply to the invitation, but said he hoped Libya would be a place "fully involved in this sincere effort to build a better world," adding that "Muslims and Christians have many things in common as individuals and as believers
Libya, Religion, 2/18/1998
Jordan's Crown Prince discusses Iraqi crisis with France and Britain
Methods to contain the Iraqi governmental crisis with the UN Security Council, means to defuse it to avoid Iraqi people more sufferings, and ways of sparing region from a disastrous military confrontation will be among the issues that Jordan's Crown Prince Hassan is to discuss with British Foreign Minister.
Jordan, Politics, 2/18/1998
Jordan and Iraq sign commercial agreement for 1998
Jordan and Iraq signed a commercial protocol between them for 1998 after two days of a talks, which were described by the Iraqi minister of commerce, Mohammed Mahdi Saleh, as being the easiest talks since 1989.
Jordan-Iraq, Economics, 2/18/1998
Studying Israeli army officers told to prepare for possible war
Despite all signals from the Gulf that a political settlement for the present standoff between the US and Iraq is in the making, Israel continued its preparations and has decided to recruit army officers who are currently participating in studying courses.
Israel-Iraq, Local, 2/18/1998
Israeli forces arrest Syrian youths in occupied Golan
Israeli authorities arrested Tuesday evening four youths in Majdal Shams in the occupied Golan heights on charges of resisting occupation and rejecting Israeli identity cards.
Syria-Israel, Judicial, 2/18/1998
Executing four personas in the Issue of : Exploding banks in Egypt
This was in compliance with the judgment of a military court in a case involving explosions in Egyptian banks, and the assassination of General Raouf Khairt.
Egypt, Judicial, 2/18/1998
France supports Saudi Arabia and participates in infrastructure projects
The French secretary of state for foreign trade, Jacques Dondoux, announced that France will support Saudi Arabia in its bid to join the International Trade Organization.
Saudi Arabia, Economics, 2/18/1998
British Labor deputies oppose strikes against Iraq
The British House of Commons on Tuesday witnessed a stormy session, in which several members of the ruling Labor party objected to the decision taken by London to take part in possible mliitary strikes against Iraq.
Iraq, International, 2/18/1998
Lebanese FM, PLO political department chief review ME developments
Qaddoumi said he reviewed with Boueiz what has happened on the Palestinian peace track, which has reached an impasse. He added that the peace process sponsors are unable to make the efforts needed to revive the peace process in the region.
Lebanon-Palestine, Politics, 2/18/1998
Hizbullah Party chief clings to resistance to expel Israel from south Lebanon
Hizbullah's secretary-general, Hassan Nasrallah, said the legitimate duty of the Lebanese national resistance is to expel the Israeli occupation from south Lebanon and the western Bekaa.
Lebanon, Politics, 2/18/1998
Syrian delegation delivers communique to Mubarak
Sharaa said Syria backs the implementation of UN resolutions, but a military strike against Iraq would require a new UN resolution. The Syrian Foreign Minister stressed the need to settle the crisis by political and diplomatic means and to avoid using the military option.
Syria-Egypt, Politics, 2/18/1998
Military forces on the Iraqi borders
Everyone is acting as if war will begin at any time and Jordanian security forces are taking all necessary steps to prepare for a possibile flood of Iraqi refugees.
Jordan-Iraq, Politics, 2/18/1998
American Jewish delegation in Cairo
Robert Rifkind, AJC president and the delegation's spokesman, said they have discussed many issues concerning the region: Egyptian - American and Egyptian - Israeli relations, the situation in Iraq, relations with Iran, and the peace process.
Egypt, Politics, 2/18/1998
Reshuffle of Jordanian cabinet
The reshuffle included six ministers. They were the ministers of Foreign Affairs, Interior, Information, Transport, Post and Communication, Culture and Youth, and Labor.
Jordan, Politics, 2/18/1998
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