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Convicted murderer on the run after daring escape operation
A convicted murderer serving a life sentence was still on the run Friday after having escaped from a prison hospital Tuesday, aided by eight gunmen.
Lebanon, Local, 2/28/1998
Cem, Anani conclude talks, affirm call for direct US-Iraq talks
"The King asserted the importance of opening direct dialogue between the USA and Iraq to discuss issues of mutual concern," Annani told reporters.
Jordan-Turkey, Politics, 2/28/1998
Iraqi opposition expects renewal of crisis
Iraqi opposition representatives in Damascus agreed that the crisis over inspecting "presidential" sites in Iraq is not yet over, despite Iraq's signed argeement with the United Nations.
Iraq-Syria, Politics, 2/28/1998
Kurd groups continue peace talks
In a five-hour meeting, representatives of the two rival Kurdish factions reviewed the implementation of their previous decisions. In the course of their two earlier rounds of talks held on February 12 and 19, they decided to release all the prisoners of war captured by of parties.
Iraq, Local, 2/28/1998
Egyptian film week in Baghdad
They will also highlight the role of art in solving the Iraqi issue and discuss how an actor can deliver a message through his art, presenting solutions for the current situation in the Arab region.
Iraq-Egypt, Culture, 2/28/1998
French president saddened by dying ME peace process
French President Jacques Chirac on Thursday called upon the US to "rapidly take a strong initiative to attempt to relaunch the peace process."
Regional, International, 2/28/1998
Lebanese minister refutes Israeli premier's statements on withdrawal
Lebanese information Minister Basem al-Sabaa said on Friday that Syria and Lebanon are defending a common right to liberate their occupied territories in southern Lebanon, the western Bekaa and the Golan.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 2/28/1998
Khaddam: no peace with occupation; Israel has to abide by UN resolutions
Syrian Vice- President Abdul Halim Khaddam on Thursday said the way to peace in the Middle East is clear: provide for Israel's commitment to UN resolutions, the Madrid's terms of reference, resuming negotiations from the point they stopped at and adherence to obligations approved by the government of Yitzak Rabin.
Syria, Politics, 2/28/1998
Iraq resumes celebrating victory
Iraq resumed celebrating its agreement with the United Nations, praising it as a victory against the United States and a big step toward lifting the sanctions.
Iraq, Politics, 2/28/1998
Khartoum permits limited aids to the South
Spokesman for Lifeline Sudan said that the Sudanese government has permitted humanitarian aid flights to arrive only at six sites in the Bahr al-Gazelle (Gazelle Sea) province in southern Sudan.
Sudan, Local, 2/28/1998
UN secretary-general's Saharan envoy to Mauritania on Monday
He said registration bureaus in Al-Saragena castle and Sidi Kasem will be opened on March 9 and that he is about to open more new bureaus to absorb all the registrations demands, especially Al-Ouon bureau.
Mauritania-West Sahara, Politics, 2/28/1998
A week for Tunisian culture and art in Egypt
There will be a week for culture and art within the Tunisian - Egyptian committee's meetings, under Egyptian Prime Minister Kamal El-Ganzouri, and his Tunisian counterpart Hamed Karoui, beginning on Tuesday.
Egypt-Tunisia, Culture, 2/28/1998
King Hussein and British PM discuss outcome of Iraqi crisis
Jordan's King Hussein and British Prime Minister Tony Blair discussed on the phone the outcome of the recent Iraqi-UN weapons inspection agreement. During his discussion with King Hussein, Blair expressed appreciation of Jordan's efforts to contain the crisis peacefully.
Jordan, International, 2/28/1998
Arab Union of Banks calls for improved performance
Throughout its three-day session, the symposium discussed factors affecting credit classifications at the financial and administrative levels in the banks.
Regional, Economics, 2/28/1998
OIC prepares for March meeting
Foreign ministers from the Organization of the Islamic Conference's member states will meet in Doha, Qatar in March to discuss a project proposed by ambassador Ezzedin El-Iraqi, the secretary general of the OIC.
Regional, Politics, 2/28/1998
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Sources told ArabicNews.com that British Foreign Minister Robin Cook's March visit to the Middle East precedes another visit by British Prime Minister Tony Blair to the region before the end of April.
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Turkish sources accompanying Turkish Foreign Minister Ismael Cim said on Friday that they expect a visit by Turkish President Suleiman Demirel to Jordan soon.
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The United Arab Emirates made comprehensive plans to provide urgent aid for the Iraqi people after the crisis eased between Baghdad and the United Nations. It has formed a committee to gather donations for them. This will be under the auspices of Fatma Ben Mobarak, the leader of the Arab Feminist Fedration, and the president of the UAE.
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Forouk Hosni, the Egyptian minister of culture, said the tenth session of the international festival for experimental theater in Cairo will be held in September.
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