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Rajoub: Settlers who attack Palestinian areas won't get out alive
"Next time, if attacks by Israeli soldiers or settlers continue on Palestinians, blood will be spilled and it won't only be Palestinian," warned Colonel Jibril Rajoub, commander of the Palestinian Preventive Security in the West Bank
Palestine-Israel, Local, 3/16/1998
Iraq ready to discuss issue of missing Kuwaitis
Nabil Negm, Iraq's permanent deputy in the Arab League, announced Iraq's readiness to allow the Egyptian People's Assembly to host Iraqi - Kuwaiti parliamentary delegations
Iraq-Kuwait, Politics, 3/16/1998
Egyptian-Syrian union , part 1: Nasser was the lion chained
People here and there still disagree over how to assess the revolution of July 23, 1952. Some think it was a populist, progressive, anti-colonial revolution, a quantum leap forward for Egyptian society. But others describe it as a fascist-style coup, the cause of Egypt's humiliation and a defeat at the hands of foreign powers.
Regional-Egypt, History, 3/16/1998
Mubarak discusses peace process with British FM
Meawhile Cook's planned visit to the planned Jabal Abu Ghaneim settlement in East Jerusalem angered Israeli officials. Fox News reported that Israeli advisor David Bar-Illan called the visit "provocative" and criticized European involvement in the peace process as biased, and quoted Prime Minister Netanyahu as saying, "Jerusalem remains and will remain the indisputable, indivisible capital of Israel."
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 3/16/1998
Iranian - Saudi relations highlighted
Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Kamal Kharazi said the closeness between Iran and Saudi Arabia will have a positive impact on Iranian - Arab relations as a whole.
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 3/16/1998
OIC ministerial conference opens in Doha
At the opening session Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani said the Middle East peace process is the main issue that should be given top priority at the conference, because its stalemate would threaten the region's peace and security, and endanger world peace and security.
Regional, Politics, 3/16/1998
Syrian FM: Israeli proposals on 425 a ploy
Al-Sharaa said, "Any attempt to separate the two tracks and to impose any conditions on Lebanon will be totally rejected, because Syria's and Lebanon's interests are one and inseparable."
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 3/16/1998
Jordanian deputies protest speaker's visit to Israel, Maan protesters freed
Nusour condemned statements attributed to Israeli Infrastructure minister Ariel Sharon who said that Hamas leader Khalid Mishal was still a target to the Israeli Mossad.
Jordan-Israel, Politics, 3/16/1998
12 suspects released in coup d'etat case
The court has already heard 26 eyewitness, two of whom, one a Qatari national, explained how they informed the authorities of the coup plot.
Qatar, Judicial, 3/16/1998
Kuwaiti minister expresses displeasure at demonstrations for Iraq
Kuwaiti Minister of Agriculture Mohammed El-Sayed El-Reffac expressed his displeasure and surprise at Arab demonstrations in support of Iraq during the recent crisis, describing the demonstrators as deceived by Iraq.
Kuwait, Politics, 3/16/1998
Lebanese resistance hits occupation positions in the south
Israeli troops bombarded al-Tuffah district's mountainous areas adjacent to the occupied strip of south Lebanon. Security sources said Israeli heavy artillery in al-Zafata shelled Sujoud and Raihan woods, Aqmata farm, Jabal al-Rafi', Lweiseh, Melita, the Litani riverbed and al-Taseh spring's course.
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 3/16/1998
Pakistani prime minister to visit Cairo, Swiss agreement a first
Egypt announced its readiness to mediate between Indian and Pakistan to find a peaceful settlement to the dispute over Kashmir, but the prior agreement of the two countries to this initiative should take place.
Egypt, Politics, 3/16/1998
Jordanian minister urges volunteer work to fight poverty
"Poverty in Jordan had risen to 26% at the end of last year and 45% of Jordanian families have a monthly income of less than JD 150," he stated.
Jordan, Economics, 3/16/1998
Military electronics exhibition opens in Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates Defense Minister Sheikh Muhammad Bin Rashid al-Maktoum on Sunday opened a specialized exhibition for electronics used in the armament sector.
Regional-United Arab Emirates, Military, 3/16/1998
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A boat carrying Africans illegally to Spain sank after leaving Morocco, and at least 10 are missing, Fox News reported.
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Libyan officials met with Russian Liberal Democratic Party leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky to discuss bilateral relations, CNN reported.
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A severe sandstorm hit Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria, causing health problems and damages.
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Concerning the Qatari emir's visit to Cairo and its contribution to settling disputes between the two countries, Egypt's Foreign Minister Amr Moussa said the matters are currently settled and that the Qatari emir's March 23 visit will also contribute to settling all outstanding issues between the two countries.
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Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani on Sunday received a communique from Senegal's President Abdo Diouf pertaining to relations between the two countries. The message was delivered by Diouf's special envoy who met with Sheikh Hamad in Doha.
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The Kuwaiti Cabinet on Sunday submitted its resignation to the Kuwaiti crown prince and deputy Premier Sheikh Saad al-Abdullah al-Sabah.
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Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz on Sunday met with British Parliament member George Galloway, currently on a three-day visit to Iraq. Following the meeting the Galloway called for immediate lifting of sanctions imposed on Iraq since August 1991.
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A buss accident in West Amman resulting in 15 injuries, a police source told reporters.
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