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Annan's visit may force US hand
This US fear is compounded by US apprehension that a possible compromise UN Secretary-General Annan may strike with Iraq may not be to the full liking of the US
Iraq, International, 2/19/1998
Britain to detain Arabs who oppose striking Iraq
British security sources disclosed on Wednesday that British intelligence has listed about 100 Arabs who live in Britain to be arrested without trial if a military strike against Iraq takes place.
Iraq, International, 2/19/1998
French minister: The United States is too anxious for a fight
"War means a confrontation with the Arab world and that is needless," the French minister said, referring to the importance of giving priority to achieving a peaceful settlement to the Iraq crisis.
Iraq, International, 2/19/1998
Palestinian-Israeli talks: Fake impression of business as usual
A meeting Wednesday between Palestinian chief negotiator Dr. Saeb Erekat and Israeli cabinet secretary Dany Naveh failed to bridge the gap between the two sides amid mounting Palestinian complaints that Israel is "looking for every possible excuse not to honor its interim agreements with the Palestinians."
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/19/1998
Yemeni president's initiative paves way for opposition participation
the call of Yemeni President Ali Abdallah Saleh to close past cases aims at paving the way for opposition parties to participate in political spheres and national issues, regardless of the their political position.
Yemen, Politics, 2/19/1998
Israeli warplanes violate Lebanese airspace
Lebanese security sources said Lebanon's air space witnessed overnight Tuesday intensified mock raids carried out by Israeli jets over the central and Western sectors.
Lebanon-Egypt, Military, 2/19/1998
Egyptian writers get creative in fighting on behalf Iraqis
The communique called on several unions, writers unions in the Arab world, cultural groups and those who are against a strike on Iraq to arrange protest marches, and boycott U.S. and British goods
Egypt, Politics, 2/19/1998
Moroccan labor unions condemn terrorism in Algeria
Representatives of Moroccan labor unions denounced the terrorist actions committed by the terrorist groups against innocent civilians in Algeria.
Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 2/19/1998
Moussa meets with African economic delegation
SADK comprises14 countries, including South Africa, who is currently heading the organization. The volume of the trade amongst the member states is $45 billion annually.
Egypt-North Africa, Economics, 2/19/1998
Jordan's Crown Prince confirms support for Annan's efforts
Jordan's Crown Prince Hassan confirmed that Jordan fully supported the efforts to be made by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan during his mission to Iraq.
Jordan, Politics, 2/19/1998
Mubarak confers with Syrian Vice-President, FM
President Mubarak said he and President Assad are exerting all efforts to bring about a peaceful solution to the Iraqi crisis to rule out a military strike against Iraq.
Egypt-Syria, International, 2/19/1998
Arafat orders release of two Islamic Jihad activists
Palestinian sources said that Palestinian President Yasser Arafat agreed yesterday to release two Islamic Jihad activists who were suspected in the suicide bombing attack at Bait Lid in January 1995.
Palestine, Judicial, 2/19/1998
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The Palestinian government ordered the closing of some TV and Media stations for fear they would show and promote demonstrations in support of Iraq.
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Iran's ambassador to UNESCO, Ahmad Jalali, denied reports that he met in Morocco with an Israeli Rabbi or made statements to any Israeli newspaper. Tehran Times quoted Jalali as saying on Wednesday that he does not know the rabbi and has not met with a rabbi.
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Iranian Charge d' Affairs in Beirut Muhammad Irani said on Wednesday that Iranian Foreign minister Kamal Kharazi will visit Lebanon in March for talks with senior Lebanese officials.
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Algerian President Liamine Zeroual on Wednesday received the UN's special representative on the Western Sahara. Following the meeting, the UN envoy said the Algerian President asserted that Algeria would proceed with efforts to find a just solution to Western Sahara question.
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The commander of Turkish police for Sernak province in southeast Turkey denied the presence of any Turkish troops in northern Iraq. In a statement on Wednesday Gen. Omar Kejigil added that no operation has been carried out in the region during recent days.
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Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz on Wednesday received a communique from Sultan Qaboos Bin Saeed of Oman. No information was reported as to the message's content.
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Jordanian students on Wednesday burnt American and Israeli flags in a parade they held in solidarity with Iraq in which 400 university students took part at the invitation of the Jordanian university students council.
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US citizens have been advised strip by the US consulate in Jerusalem to avoid travel to the Palestinian West Bank and Gaza, Fox News reported.
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Lebanon's President Hrawi voiced his continued support for civil marriage, saying that the majority of Lebanese support the proposal, Lebanon News Wire reported.
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Syria's chemical industries are being opened up to private investors, CNN reported.
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Although the UN has pulled some personnel from Iraq as a precaution in case military strikes are launched against Iraq, personnel monitoring oil exports are still in the country, CNN reported.
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France sentenced 36 Algerians, some in absentia, to prison terms as long as 10 years for operations in support of the GIA, Nando Times reported.
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President Clinton has been asked by US Roman Catholic Cardinals not to launch a military action against Iraq, Fox News reported.
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Qatar's foreign minister, Sheikh Hamad Bin Jasem Bin Jaber al-Thani on Wednesday received a telephone call from US undersecretary of state for Near East affairs, Martin Indyk, Gulf News Agency reported.
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Israel's infrastructure minister, Ariel Sharon, and Jordan's minister of water and irrigation, Munzir Haddadin, on Wednesday held talks in Jerusalem. The ministers stressed their governments' determination to develop and strengthen bilateral relations.
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Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz on Wednesday spoke on the telephone with Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri. Bilateral Saudi-Lebanese relations and developments on the Arab and international arenas were reviewed.
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Ahmed El-Banbi, Egypt's minister of petroleum, confirmed yesterday that Egypt is ready to sell natural gas to any country, including Israel.
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