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Retaliation by Hamas called for
As thousands mourned Hamas military leader Mohyiddin Sharif in Ramallah, three major Palestinian groups called on the Palestinian government to cease immediately all sorts of contact with Israel, which is believed to be responsible for the killing of Sharif.
Palestine-Israel, Local, 4/2/1998
Ancient Arab literature
The cradle of ancient Arab literature was in the deserts and steppes of central and northern Arabia, and there Arabic poetry reached an extent of excellence which was subsequently never surpassed.
Regional, Literature, 4/2/1998
Iraqi presidential sites yield no weapons
Today the inspectors said they had not found any evidence in the palaces of any banned weapons, and that the group of UNSCOM experts, along with 20 diplomats, has inspected eight presidential palaces since last Thursday.
Iraq-UN, International, 4/2/1998
Saudi prince: Relations with Iran are good
Saudi Minister of the Interior Prince Nayef Bin Abdul Aziz on Monday expressed satisfaction over the developing relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, and he denied news that Iranian pilgrims were harassed in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 4/2/1998
One Million Muslim pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
Saudi authorities started assembling some 11,000 fireproof tents. The agency said the Saudi authorities supplied 10,830 tents with 42,000 water pumps to avoid a fire similar to the one that happened last year and caused the death of 343 pilgrims.
Regional-Saudi Arabia, Religion, 4/2/1998
International Court moves on Lockerbie, Qatar - Bahrain disputes
The court said that after the written proceedings are filed, it will set a date for hearings on the dispute, after which a final decision will be made.
Libya-Qatar, Politics, 4/2/1998
Varied international response to Israeli decision on Lebanon pullout
The Arab League announced today its refusal of the conditional Israeli proposal, saying it carries bad intentions. Ambassador Ahmed Ben Hali the official dealing with the Lebanese situation at the Arab League, said Israel is trying to draw attention away from its obstinate policy.
Lebanon, Politics, 4/2/1998
Iranian minister on regional issues after positive Syrian trip
Concerning Iranian-US relations, Kharazi denied any progress, noting that there is no change in the US policy towards Iran. He added, "As far long Washington does not give up its current policies towards Iran no progress will be attained."
Regional-Iran, Politics, 4/2/1998
El-Naseri party boycotts elections for Egyptian Consultation Council
The secretary-general of the party, Diaa El-Daood, confirmed that the trusteeship will boycott the coming election to protest the government's lack of response to the opposition's suggestions on modifying laws and procedures that prevent any forgery during elections.
Egypt, Politics, 4/2/1998
Algerian army continues mopping-up operations
Algeria, Military, 4/2/1998
Libya calls for Algeria-Morocco summit to settle disputes
Libya suggested that Morocco's King Hassan II and Algerian President Liamine Zeroual meet in a summit, a Libya diplomatic source said, adding that the Algerian and Moroccan leaders accepted the summit at first, but called for holding preliminary meetings at the experts' level.
Libya-Morocco, Politics, 4/2/1998
Israeli gunships shell farms in coastal areas
Lebanese security sources said the Israeli gunships shelled farms in coastal areas extending from Raas al-Ein town to al-Mansouri. Israeli warplanes and helicopters flew intensively over the targeted areas.
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 4/2/1998
French Mirage fighter jets to Qatar
Qatar on Wednesday received four French Mirage-2000 fighter jets, the second batch of French warplanes Doha bought from France in 1994.
Qatar-France, Military, 4/2/1998
Jordan signs two economic agreements and a memorandum
An agreement was signed yesterday between Jordan and Italy to reschedule the repayment of 1.6 million Italian Lira and $14.1 million. The rescheduling agreement came in implementation of an agreement signed last year between Jordan and members of Paris Club.
Jordan, Economics, 4/2/1998
Arab League calls for funding of May Somali reconciliation
An AL official source said the organization is exerting efforts to ensure the material support to cover the expenditures of Bedawa conference, estimated at US $4 million.
North Africa-Somalia, Politics, 4/2/1998
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An expected summit, as ArabicNews.com was informed by high level sources, between Saudi-Arabia's king, Egypt's and Syria's presidents did not take place due to continued consultation, and timing as it relates to the al-Adha holiday.
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Qatar's Cabinet has approved the state's 1998/99 budget, Qatar News Agency reported.
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Israeli Cabinet Secretary Dan Naveh criticized Palestinian President Yasser Arafat's visit to the Anne Frank House as a publicity maneuver, Fox News reported.
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Palestinian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Nabil Shaath confirmed that the Palestinian police are training about 4,000 new Palestinian security men to ensure security in the territories from which Israel should withdraw in the West Bank, in spite of the failure of the recent talks held by US peace process coordinator Dennis Ross.
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Lebanese Foreign Minister Fares Boueiz left Beirut on Wednesday for Rome for a three-day official visit to Italy, during which he will meet with senior Italian officials. The Lebanese Foreign minister will also meet with Pope John Paul II and the Vatican Papal nuncio.
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Iraqi Justice Minister Shabib al-Malki arrived in Damascus today for a several-day visit to Syria.
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