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Saudi Arabia : the Iraqi situation will be totally settled with compliance
Saudi Arabia believes that the Iraqi situation will be settled in all aspects, including normalization, if it implements the UN Security Council's resolutions.
Saudi Arabia-Iraq, Politics, 3/3/1998
Three Kuwaiti conditions for reconciliation with Iraq
Sheikh Sabah Ahmad said the three demands are: to free Kuwaiti prisoners in Iraqi jails, to carry out UN Security council resolutions imposed on Iraq and to admit guilt for invading Kuwait by the highest Iraqi authority.
Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 3/3/1998
Syria's Khaddam offers surprising remarks and future vision
Syrian Vice President Abdul Halim Khaddam said it is important to build a new Arab system and new Arab partnership capable of preserving the interests of the Arab nation.
Syria-Regional, Politics, 3/3/1998
Palestinian official: Clinton promissed to implement third phase
A Palestinian official told ArabicNews.com that the Palestinian leadership received a promise from US President Bill Clinton to implementing the third phase of Israeli troop redeployment in the Palestinian territories.
Palestine-Israel, International, 3/3/1998
Gaddafi demands immediate lifting of sanctions, losses $25 billion
Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi on Monday called on the UN Security Council to "lift sanctions" imposed on Libya immediately, after the International Court for Justice said it will decide on the Lockerbie case.
Libya, International, 3/3/1998
UN approves recent UN-Iraq agreement
Russia's Ambassador to the U.N., Sergey Lavrov: If the memorandum was violated -- and it was hoped that itwould not be -- the Council would discuss what action to take.
Iraq, International, 3/3/1998
Final touches for Saudi-Yemeni border-demarcation
Yemeni Parliament Speaker Sheik Abdullah al-Ahmad said Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh will soon visit Saudi Arabia, adding that border demarcation between Yemen and Saudi Arabia is in the final stages.
Yemen-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 3/3/1998
Strike in Jerusalem: talks lead nowhere
The total general strike in East Jerusalem sent a clear message that the battle over the Holy City is still going on, said Palestinian Legislative Council member Ziyad Abu Zayyad.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/3/1998
Killing 100 terrorists in three days in Algeria
100 terrorists were reported killed in the last few days by Algerian forces in broad-ranged operations which included Saida, Sidi Belabas, and Telmcan in western Algeria.
Algeria, Politics, 3/3/1998
Lebanon: Israel cannot condition withdrawal offer
"Any security arrangements would automatically involve giving Israel free concessions and permit it to impose its conditions," Boueiz told reporters at the Foreign Ministry Monday.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 3/3/1998
Clashes between the Yemeni security
A clash flared up between Yemeni policemen and an armed group in eastern Yemen, resulting in injuries to a tourist and to three policemen.
Yemen, Local, 3/3/1998
Palestinian envoy in Damascus
The sources said Syrian officials had not so far received him, noting "He carries a Palestinian desire to reopen the file of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon and Syria after Israel neglected this matter
Palestine-Syria, Politics, 3/3/1998
Jordan's Prime Minister : The government cooperates with unions
Jordan's government is interested in maintaining unlimited cooperation will all professional associations in Jordan, Jordanian Prime Minister Dr. Abdul Salam al-Majali said.
Jordan, Politics, 3/3/1998
No Kuwaiti Cabinet reshuffle
Kuwaiti crown prince and Prime Minister Sheikh Saad al-Abdullah al-Sabah on Monday denied plans to reshuffle his ministers, but he did not rule out such a measure, adding "I do not know what will happen tomorrow."
Kuwait, Politics, 3/3/1998
Morocco burns six tons of Cocaine
Moroccan security forces burned six tons of cocaine in a cement factory. The case began in July 1997, when the crew of the Colombian ship Duanas, sailing toward Spain, threw the drugs overboard.
Morocco, Local, 3/3/1998
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Qatar and Turkey are holding talks over boosting cooperation in agriculture and contracting, Gulf News reported.
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is calling on US Jewish groups to help stop US President Clinton from unveiling a plan for a 13.1% Israeli redeployment from the West Bank, Haaretz reported.
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Lebanon said it will not allow increased spending without the implementation of measures to fund that spending, CNN reported.
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US Secretary of State Madeline Albright will make a six-nation tour of Canada and Europe to discuss possible military action against Iraq, CNN reported.
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The Saudi television reported that the Saudi authorities on Monday executed a Pakistani man found guilty of killing an elderly Saudi.
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President of the United Arab Emirates UAE Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahyan today received a communique from Palestinian President Yasser Arafat conveyed by Arafat's envoy, Abdul Rahman Hamad. During his meeting with Hamad Sheikh Zayed reiterated UAE support for the Palestinian people.
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Ruler of Bahrain Sheikh Issa Bin Salman al-Khaleifa today received a communique from Algerian President Liamine Zeroual on bilateral relations.
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An agreement on air transport between the United Arab Emirates and Japan was signed to establishes direct flights from the UAE to Rankansai airport in Japan and permits Gulf and UAE airliners and two counterpart Japanese companies to organize such flights directly.
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Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani today received a communique from President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, inviting him to visit Egypt.
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The Egyptian pound returned this week to its previous value of LE 3.40 to the dollar after the announcement that an agreement was signed between Iraq and the United Nations.
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President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt on Monday received the chairman of the Israeli workers trade union (Histadrut), Amir Peretz .
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New Zealand on Monday signed in Wellington with the United Arab Emirates the first air services accord between the two countries.
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Italian Foreign Ministry secretary Senator Dino Serri arrived in Sanaa on Sunday leading an Italian delegation on a several-day visit to Yemen.
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Five trucks rented by the United Arab Emirates' Red Crescent Society arrived in Baghdad on Monday carrying 180 tons of foodstuffs and 40 tons of garments and blankets. Two planes will take off today for Baghdad carrying 80 tonnes of medicine, medical and surgical equipment, infant milk and ingredients. The two planes carry the third delivery of donations from the UAE to Iraq in less than two weeks.
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Israel intends to minimize its foreign construction workers, estimated as numbering between 35,000 and 57,000. The chairman of the labor recruitment department said on Sunday that some 7,000 Israeli workers will take the place of these foreigners, Israeli radio reported.
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A report prepared by the Israeli Labor Party on settlement in the occupied Arab territories said hundreds of prefabricated houses were set up in a number of Israeli settlements, part of the expansion policy being pursued by the Israeli government to expand settlements. The Israeli army said settlers were not available to occupy them.
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US Jewish millionaire Irving Moskowitz has bought a new piece of land in East Jerusalem in order to establish new houses for Israeli settlers. Israel's Yediot Ahranot newspaper did not specificy the location of the land, but reported that the transaction was completed due to Israel's minister of infrastructure, Ariel Sharon, who encourages the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied territories.
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Libyan Foreign Affairs Secretary Abdul Rahman Shalqam on Monday met with a Brazilian parliamentary delegation currently visiting Libya.
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Egypt's Foreign Minister Amr Moussa on Monday said his country will soon launch an initiative to reach a comprehensive settlement in Sudan. Moussa said during the coming weeks, coordination will be maintained to establish a general policy that protects Sudan and get rid of current conditions.
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The Lebanese resistance on Monday afternoon attacked an Israeli position in Sujud in south Lebanon's al-Tuffah district. In a statement, the Lebanese resistance said that group of Fadel Swedan attacked the position with heavy machine-gun fire and rockets and scored direct hits inflicting material damage.
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