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Egypt will not name new ambassador to Khartoum
An Egyptian diplomatic source who talked to ArabicNews.com on conditions of anonymity said that the Egyptian government decided not to name a new ambassador to Khartoum as was expected
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 5/7/1998
Palestine denies Arafat's approval of Abu Dis as Palestinian capital
In a statement to ArabicNews.com, Kobaa said, "We have informed the Americans, the Russians and the Europeans that eastern Jerusalem, which was occupied by Israel in 1967, is the capital of the coming Palestinian state."
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/7/1998
U.S. delegation to arrive soon in Baghdad
Iraqi ambassador Nabil Negem, Iraq's delegate to the Arab League, stated that a U.S. delegation comprised of 82 Amreicans will arrive in a few days at the Iraqi capital Baghdad.
Iraq-USA, Economics, 5/7/1998
Egyptian talks with Arab states to deal with Israeli position
Egyptian diplomatic sources confirmed today that Egypt is communicating with Arab states concerning methods of uniting the Arab position based on the Arab summit's resolutions regarding the peace process to confront the Israeli stance.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 5/7/1998
King Hussein, Arafat hold telephone talks
Both King Hussein of Jordan and Palestinian President Yasser Arafat expressed hopes that peace talks in Washington next week will yield positive results to would bring about progress on the Palestinian - Israeli track of peace negotiations.
Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 5/7/1998
More Emirates aid planned for Iraq
The United Arab Emirates' Red Crescent Association has said that a new cargo of humanitarian aid will be sent to Iraq. Naser El-Sweedi, the chairman of the association's board of directors said that this aid will be sent according to the instructions of Sheikh Hamdan Ben Zayed al-Nahyan, the Emirate's state minister of the association.
United Arab Emirates-Iraq, Economics, 5/7/1998
Sudanese government, rebels agree to referendum on southern Sudan
The Sudanese government and southern rebels meeting in Nairobi on Wednesday agreed to carry out a referendum for self-determination for Southern Sudan.
Sudan, Politics, 5/7/1998
Bethlehem 2000 project is focus of international conference
The undersecretary of the Palestinian Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, Anis El-Kak, said today that the coordination committee of the Bethlehem 2000 project is trying to raise $300 million to support infrastructure and tourist projects in Bethlehem.
Palestine, Economics, 5/7/1998
Jordanian tourist shot by Israeli soldier
Israeli police said a Jordanian tourist, 27, was shot on Wednesday evening by an Israeli soldier. The incident took place in Bet-Zarzeer village in northern Israel.
Jordan-Israel, Local, 5/7/1998
Turkish - Egyptian free trade area
Egyptian Minister of Trade and Supply Ahmad Goweili said on Wednesday that Egypt and Turkey are discussing the establishment of a free trade zone between the two countries to boost trade and investment exchange and to eliminate obstacles hindering bilateral trade between the two countries.
Egypt-Turkey, Economics, 5/7/1998
El-Baz in Doha: it is not the proper time for an Arab summit
Qatar's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Hamad Bin Jasem al-Thani, on Wednesday held talks in Doha with President Muhammad Hosni Mubarak's political advisor, Dr. Osama el-Baz.
Egypt-Qatar, Politics, 5/7/1998
Violence continues in Algeria
The "straightness" battalion of Algerian rebels, affiliated with the Armed Islamic Group, said on Wednesday that it agreed to the truce called by some Islamic factions and will halt terrorist operations.
Algeria, Military, 5/7/1998
Lebanese resistance attacks Isreali troops at al-Muthalath al-Qasir
The Lebanese national resistance on Wednesday attacked Israeli forces and its South Lebanon Army allies at al-Muthalath al-Qasir (short triangle) position and its outskirts inside the occupied part of south Lebanon
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 5/7/1998
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The U.A.E.'s Minister of Oil Obaid bin Saif Al Nassiri said the UAE would support any agreement by OPEC to reduce oil production further, Khaleej Times reported.
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Israeli border police shot and wounded two Palestinians who allegedly attempted to kidnap a border policeman who had pulled the Palestinians' car over, Haaretz reported.
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Tens of thousands of Hizbullah supporters rallied in Beirut on Thursday to commemorate the death of Hussein, the Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Nando Times reported.
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Women in Qatar will be allowed to watch and compete in a track meet on Thursday, CNN reported.
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Eric Falt, spokesman for the U.N. coordinator in Iraq, said that U.N. economic sanctions have a negative impact on the Iraqi people, despite the oil-for-food program, which offsets some of the losses, Fox News reported.
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Jordan will resume flights to Iran in June after a halt of nearly 20 years, CNN reported.
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Atef Ebid, the Egyptian minister of public works said the volume of foreign investment in Egypt is currently about $1 billion.
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The Egyptian Demographic Center said on Wednesday that the Arab world's population will reach 300 million citizens by the beginning of the new century. This number accounts for 5% of the world's population. The average Arab population growth is considered the highest among the world's countries. Egypt is the most populous Arab state with about 62 million citizens.
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Sultan Qaboos of Oman on Wednesday received a message from Italian President Oscar Luigi Scalfaro pertaining to bilateral relations between the two countries.
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