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Israel offers no more than 10% redeployment
Ehud Barak: The question is whether we are moving ahead toward a just solution and toward separation from the Palestinians, or toward a dead end, isolation, total regional explosion, and a deep fracture in our people
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 3/24/1998
New Kuwaiti government to strengthen military defense
The new Kuwaiti Cabinet on Monday took constitutional oath before Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah. Its Premier Sheikh Saad al-Abdullah al-Sabah pledged to perpetuate the country's resources to strengthen military defense.
Kuwait, Politics, 3/24/1998
Arab foreign ministers meet on regional issues
The Arab League ministerial council will, at the request of Iraq, "discuss the Israeli space activities and the consequences of the Israeli espionage activities via satellites against the Arab national security."
Regional, Politics, 3/24/1998
Jordan ready to open new page with Syria
Jordanian Health Minister Ashraf al-Kirdi criticized in a press interview on March 12 statements made by Syrian Vice- President Abdul Halim Khaddam, who noted upon meeting with Arab health ministers in Damascus at the beginning of March a "US-Israeli plan according to which Israel occupies Jordan and evacuates the Palestinians to Iraq."
Jordan-Syria, Politics, 3/24/1998
A warm welcome for Qatar's emir in Cairo
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa said, "There is no problem between Egypt and Qatar. Hopefully things will proceed well."
Qatar-Egypt, Politics, 3/24/1998
King Fahd condemns Israel's practices
King Fahd called on the international community to challenge irresponsible Israeli practices, which contradict the most basic moral rules and international norms
Saudi Arabia-Israel, Politics, 3/24/1998
Lebanese resistance hits back at Israeli positions
the Lebanese resistance said one of its groups machine-gunned and rocketed the Israeli Radar Station hill in the occupied strip of south Lebanon.
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 3/24/1998
Free trade between Kuwait and Egypt
Kuwaiti investment represents the second-largest foreign investment in Egypt after Saudi Arabia and totals 19% of investments in projects that cost LE 6.35 billion.
Egypt-Kuwait, Economics, 3/24/1998
Gulf economies grow, despite low oil prices
Economic analysts say that the economies of the Gulf Arab states are still expected to grow in 1998, despite an expected decline in oil prices. But the economic growth will be much lower than the levels recorded last year
Gulf, Economics, 3/24/1998
Improving trade between the Emirates and France
The agenda includes discussing methods of enhancing cooperation between the two countries in economic, finance, investment, petroleum, educational, legal, information, security and diplomatic fields.
United Arab Emirates-France, Economics, 3/24/1998
Ross to arrive in the region this week
Ross will meet with Palestinian President Yasser Arafat and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to "finalize US ideas" about the peace process.
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 3/24/1998
A fire around the Egyptian nuclear reactor
A small fire broke out around the building containing the new Egyptian nuclear reactor in Inshas area, east of the capital, causing no losses. Firemen were able to control the fire before it reached the reactor building.
Egypt, Local, 3/24/1998
Blair to pressure Israel on regional trip
British Prime Minister Tony Blair will begin a six-day visit to the Middle East on April 17, to highlight the European Union's attempt to revive the stumbled peace process, as Britain is currently the president of the European Union.
Regional-Israel-England, Politics, 3/24/1998
Lebanon will call for the municipal elections
Lebanese sources said that Minister of Interior, Michel Murr will send an invitation to electoral organizations this week to choose municipal and electoral councils in three stages starting on May 21.
Lebanon, Politics, 3/24/1998
Jordanian oppositions for releasing all political detainees
The Jordanian opposition parties today called upon the Jordanian government to set free the political detainees in all Jordanian prisons, to give up the trial of citizens of Maan in southern Jordan, and to form a neutral committee to investigate the events that recently took place in the city.
Jordan, Local, 3/24/1998
Catholic patriarch: Palestinians do have the right to live freely
In the meeting that took place Monday, the patriarch urged the leaders of the Jewish faith in Israel to admit that Palestinians have the same right to live as the Jews claim for themselves.
Palestine-Israel, Religion, 3/24/1998
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Saudi crown prince, the deputy Premier and chairman of the national guard, Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz today met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and members of his accompanying delegation.
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The World Bank has offered Tunisia a loan estimated at US $47 million to finance investment and agricultural projects in the peasantry sector.
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Bahrain's royal court today announced the death of Sheikh Mubarak Bin Rashid Bin Abdullah Bin Issa al-Khaleifa at 62, Gulf News Agency reported.
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Kuwaiti Crown Prince and Prime Minister Sheikh Saad al-Abdullah al-Sabah, today received the special envoy of the Republic of Comoros, Sayed Mahmoud Ahmad.
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A Yemeni court sentenced five former southern leaders to death, of fifteen who were on trial, also issuing two acquittals and prison sentences for the other eight defendants, some of whom were being tried in absentia, Bahrain Tribune reported.
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Two Algerian girls who were kidnapped in a January massacre in the western province of Relizane escaped from their rebel captors, Bahrain Tribune reported.
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is working on a bill that would expand Jerusalem's western borders, CNN reported.
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UN Secretary-General Annan cut a visit to a Gaza refugee camp short after he was mobbed by residents pushing for help, Nando Times reported.
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Palestinian President Arafat renewed his call for an Arab summit to address the stalled peace process, Nando Times reported.
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Low oil prices may force Qatar to borrow more money for development, CNN reported.
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UN's Richard Butler said that with Iraqi cooperation, inspection efforts can be done in less than a year.
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Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri will pay a two-day official visit to Austria starting tomorrow to hold talks with Austrian officials on means of reactivating and developing bilateral relations.
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Algerian dailies on Monday said six shepherds were kidnapped in western Algeria and another six Algerians were wounded when a bomb exploded while their coach was passing near al-Medyah, south of the capital.
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A spokesman for the Bahraini Defense Ministry on Monday said, "Bahrain has approved the official request submitted by the US to extend the timing of redeployment of its air force reconnaissance for more sixty days due to current defense requirements in the region," al-Nahar reported.
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Major General Ghazi Al-Jabali, Chief of Palestinian Police, said a committee was formed under his command to study the files of Palestinians held in Palestinian jails for security offenses in order to release those whose offenses could not be proved in a court of law.
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