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Stealth, and serious attack on Egypt by U.S. congress, part 2: The sledgehammer legislation
Everyone should oppose religious persecution. But this bill before the congress will have the opposite effect, by having religious groups get into fights blaming those minorities for loss of foreign aid, and worsening relations as opposed to making them better.
Regional, Editorial, 5/13/1998
An Israeli and an Arab showing the way
It was the first multiple kidneys transplant ever done in Israel. But that was not the only important thing. The political implication of the surgery was more important where an Arab and a Jew found a way to help each other and give a lesson of co-existence between these two war-shattered nations.
Regional, People, 5/13/1998
Albright: time to seize the moment
In our history books, the Middle East has always appeared as (a) ... magnificent crossroads. Yet ... we have not tasted its grandness, for we are blinded by its destructive wars...
Palestine-USA, Politics, 5/13/1998
Israeli raids kill 10 Palestinians in Bekaa
Sources in a Lebanese hospital said today that ten Palestinian fighters were killed and another 22 injured, five seriously, in three Israeli raids on the Lebanese Bekaa.
Lebanon-Regional, Military, 5/13/1998
Sudan: What comes after the self-determination agreement?
The May 6 agreement between the Sudanese government and the Sudan's People's Liberation Army (SPLA), according to which the southern part of Sudan is to be granted the right of self-determination, has touched some sensitive nerves both inside and outside Sudan, and it is yet to engender a wave of repercussions.
Sudan, Reporter's View, 5/13/1998
Arab League praises Hillary Clinton's attitude
The secretary-general of the Arab League, Dr.Esmat Abdul Meguid, hailed today comments by the U.S. president's wife, Hillary Clinton, in support of the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
Regional, Politics, 5/13/1998
France, U.N. anxious over Middle East peace
French President Jacques Chirac and the U.N. chief Kofi Annan have expressed great concern over the stumbled Middle East peace process, especially over the Israeli government's rejection of the U.S.proposal for the second phase of redeployment.
Regional-France, International, 5/13/1998
El-Nomeri opposes the separation of south Sudan
Sudanese opposition leaders demanded clarification from Sudanese People's Liberation Army leader John Garang about the agreement with the Sudanese government which includes the beginning of a referendum on self-determination in southern Sudan.
Sudan, Politics, 5/13/1998
U.S. $300 million donation for Dubai Islamic Bank
Islamic banks agreed on Monday to collect some U.S. $300 million to support Dubai Islamic Bank which faced financial difficulties during April. In a statement, the Islamic Bank for Development said the decision was taken in a meeting held on Monday in Jeddah.
Regional-United Arab Emirates, Business, 5/13/1998
Egypt confirms Sudan's adherence to Nile water agreement
Cairo denied that the Sudanese government is provoking problems concerning the Nile water agreement with Egypt in effect since 1959. An Egyptian official stated today that Khartoum is greatly concerned with separating political relations and the agreement.
Egypt-Sudan-Ethiopia, Economics, 5/13/1998
Jordan's second largest dam inaugurated
It cost JD 51 million and has the capacity to hold 55 million cubic meters of water. Jordan's government financed 45% of its total cost, while a loan from the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development covered the rest.
Jordan, Economics, 5/13/1998
Qatari prince to discuss Iraq's desire for dialog on Washington visit
Qatari sources told ArabicNews.com today that the Qatari successor, Sheikh Jasem Bin Hamad al-Thani, will pay his first official visit to the U.S. soon. The sources said that communications are taking place between the two countries concerning the arrangements for the visit and said that Sheikh Jasem will meet with high-ranking officials in Washington.
Qatar-Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/13/1998
Syria's Khaddam meets Lebanon's Hariri
A meeting was held in Damascus on Tuesday in the office of Syrian Vice-President Abdul Halim Khaddam, attended by Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Prime Minister Rafik Hariri and Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa, "in the context of contacts, consultations and coordination between the two countries."
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 5/13/1998
Oman team to attend Gulf states chambers meets
The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) will participate in the 33rd meeting of the board of directors of the union of Gulf Cooperation Council states' chambers and the G.C.C. chambers, which began in Doha yesterday. Sheikh Salim Al-Khalili, OCCI's president, will head the sultanate's delegation.
Gulf-Oman, Economics, 5/13/1998
Damascus hosts ACSAD meetings
The problem of the scarcity of water resources in the Arab region is very critical and has political dimensions as regards shared water resources.
Regional, Agriculture, 5/13/1998
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President of the Republic of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabi said he will discuss with Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi several issues pertaining to bilateral and African relations.
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Sudan officially asked Arab League Secretary-General Esmat Abdul Meguid to ask the Arab states to offer humanitarian aid and contribute alongside the donor countries to the aid program for the starving people in south Sudan.
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The Kuwaiti Nation's Council has denounced Israel's violations of human rights and its attempts to escape the implementation of U.N. resolutions. In a statement released today on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the usurpation of Palestine, the council demanded that the U.N. force Israel to stop violating rights of the Palestinian people
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The Fatah Uprising movement, the general command of al-Asefa forces, today eulogized four of its members who were killed in Israeli air raids this morning against Deir Taanabel in the central Bekaa. In a statement, the movement said the four dead are Saeed Muhammad, Ahmad Abdul Al, Jaber al-Sayegh and Kamel Salim.
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Kuwaiti Crown Prince and Prime Minister Sheikh Saad al-Abdullah al-Sabah today received the chairman of the German Banks Federation and chairman of the German Commercial Bank Board Dr. Martin Coolhausen.
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The Jordanian authorities on Tuesday arrested three persons under charges of carrying out the recent explosions in Amman, Samer Abu Rumman from al-Salet, who works as a library keeper, Jamal Rifat Awabes and Kifah Wasfi al-Nabulsi.
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Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and chairman of the national guard Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz on Tuesday night met in Jeddah with President Asyasi Afworki of Eritrea and members of his accompanying delegation.
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Saudi Arabia's King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz on Tuesday night issued a royal decree appointing Prince Abdul Aziz Bin Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz as a minister of state and member of the Saudi Cabinet.
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A huge fire erupted in Bahrain on Monday night in one of the biggest stores in al-Qudeibeih suburb in Manama. No casualties were reported. Bahraini dailies on Tuesday quoted eyewitnesses as saying that Bahraini firemen could only later control the fire, whose cause is not yet known. Investigations into the blaze have begun.
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Saad Habel El-Serour, the chairman of the Jordanian deputies' council, said yesterday evening that a delegation from the Palestinian Legislative Council will fly to Jordan next week for an official visit.
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Mohammed Sayyed Tantawi, Al-Azhar's Sheikh, stated on Tuesday evening that Islamic and Arab nations must stand by Kuwait to win the release of Kuwaiti captives imprisoned in Iraq's prisons.
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The Omani capital Muscat witnessed on Tuesday a first-time student demonstration numbering around 300 persons protesting against food poisoning, which lead to the interfering of the police.
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Iraq has warned that it is exposed to the danger of agricultural diseases by the continuation of the air embargo that prevents specialized planes from combating diseases. In press statements a source in the Iraqi Agriculture Ministry said that the danger of these diseases faces wide areas in northern and southern Iraq, and the diseases might spread to neighboring countries.
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Federal Environmental Agency and the United Nations Development Program are co-sponsoring a workshop in Abu Dhabi on permanent organic pollutants from June 7-9, Khaleej Times reported.
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Qatar's ambassador to Britain delivered yesterday a communique for British Prime Minister Tony Blair from Qatar's emir on bilateral relations and regional issues, Qatar News Agency reported.
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Health experts are meeting in Oman for talks on solving Middle East health problems, Oman News Agency reported.
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Qatar extended its amnesty for foreign workers whose visas have expired until November 20, Gulf Times reported.
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Bahrain recorded a budget surplus of BD2.2 million in 1997, and its economy grew by 3.1 percent with a GDP of BD1.95 billion, Gulf Daily News reported.
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As expected, the U.A.E. yesterday agreed to buy 80 F-16 fighter planes from the U.S. at a cost of nearly $8 billion. Crown Prince Sheikh Kalifa bin Zayed of Abu Dhabi and U.S. Vice-President Al Gore announced the agreement for the planes which will be produced by Lockheed Martin Tactical Aircraft Systems.
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Fighting in Somalia has cut off a bridge linking Mokadishu to the port town of Kismayu, CNN reported.
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Leaders at the G-15 summit of developing nations in Egypt called for their states to have a stronger voice in world-wide economic discussions, Fox News reported.
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A Mauritanian military transport plane crashed today, killing 32, including members of a military band, Fox News reported.
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A second day of strikes by civil servants against the Comoran government saw clashes between security forces and the police, CNN reported.
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In press declarations, today an informed sources in Casablanca, confirmed that King Hassan II of Morocco will pay an official visit to Egypt on May 25 at the invitation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.
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The antiquities department in the Syrian province of Idleb (in northern Syria) is currently preparing to take part in an exhibition of archaeological finds due to be held in Canada. Idleb's museum director said the museum hosts antiquities and finds that date back to different historical epochs.
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The Organization of the Islamic Conference has voiced support for the Lebanese government in its position of rejecting the Israeli proposal concerning U.N. resolution 425, noting that the Israeli conditions on withdrawing from south Lebanon void the said resolution.
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The second international conference for mouth, face and jaw surgeons was opened in Damascus on Tuesday. Lectures noted that the conference provides participants with a chance to exchange viewpoints and expertise, and to get acquainted with the latest dentistry and relevant surgical techniques.
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King Hussein of Jordan confirmed the importance of security on the basis of a just and lasting peace."The role of the U.S. in the peace process is an important one," the King told reporters. "I think Arafat has done his utmost and taken a very constructive position regarding the American proposals," Jordan's king stated,
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