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Lebanese resistance attack 18 Israeli positions, Lebanese flag flies over Hadatha
Fires were set in several olive orchards and wheat farms as well as the woods surrounding the villages of Barachit, Eita al-Jabal, Hadatha and Beit Yahoun. Meanwhile, Israeli helicopters mopped up valleys separating the occupied part of south Lebanon and the liberated villages of the central sector of south Lebanon.
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 7/3/1998
Mubarak calls on Moslems to be armed for the coming century
Egypt's President Mubarak called on Moslems all over the world to be armed with all their strength and power to fulfill their responsibility toward their fate, destiny and the future of humanity in the coming century.
Regional, Religion, 7/3/1998
Serious confrontation between Palestine and Israel, further showdowns expected
Very intensive diplomacy that involved Palestine, Egypt, Jordan, the US and Israel was called on in the showdown, the most serious since the September 1996 clashes that erupted between the two sides after Israel opened the tunnel underneath the Al Aqsa Mosque in the Old City of Jerusalem
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 7/3/1998
UN Council extends Libya sanctions
The security council extended Thursday sanctions enforced against Libya for its refusal to surrender suspects in the bombing of a Pan Am airliner over Lockerbie, Scotland in 1988, killing 270 people.
Libya-UN, Politics, 7/3/1998
Reshuffle in the Syrian army leadership
President Hafez al-Assad has made a reshuffle in the armed forces' leadership covering the army's Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Hikmat al-Shehabi and director of the Intelligence Department Lt. Gen. Bashir al-Najjar.
Syria, Politics, 7/3/1998
Clashes between police and anti-Arabization demonstrators in Algeria.
In a statements during the celebration of the 36th anniversary of Algeria's independence and the beginning of implementing an Arabization law that would require use of the Arabic language, Algerian President Liamine Zeroual warned of sides that aim at striking Algeria's unity and stability.
Algeria, Politics, 7/3/1998
Baghdad imports French sugar through Syrian port
Iraqi minister of Trade Muhammad Mahdi Saleh has unveiled a contract he signed with the Syrian government according to which Baghdad will import 100,000 tonnes of sugar through the Syrian port of Tartous.
Iraq-Syria, Business, 7/3/1998
UN chief to send mission to Algeria
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has set up a panel of eminent figures to visit Algeria, led by former Portuguese president Mario Soares, it was officially announced in New York and Algiers.
Algeria-UN, Politics, 7/3/1998
Israel's nuclear dilemma and program
After Indian - Pakistani nuclear tests elicited wide reactions in the international community, it is useful to examine the book "Israel's Nuclear Dilemma," as it has relevance to the Arab states.
Regional-Israel, Military, 7/3/1998
Saudi Arabia returns stolen Iraqi artifacts
Saudi Arabia's delivered 54 ancient Iraqi artifacts, stolen by Iraqi refugees during the Gulf War, to a United Nations organization.
Saudi Arabia-Iraq, Culture, 7/3/1998
Morocco and Libya sign a series of cooperation accords
Morocco and Libya signed here Thursday a series of cooperation accords in industry, trade, tourism and agriculture at the end of the 3rd session of their joint high cooperation commission.
Libya-Morocco, Politics, 7/3/1998
Coordination among the specialized Arab organizations
The annual meetings for organizations and Arab unions working under the Arab League's umbrella will begin on the day after tomorrow at Arab League headquarters.
Regional, Economics, 7/3/1998
Sudan denies holding any political detainees
Sudanese Minister of the Interior Abdul Karim Muhammad Hussein denied the presence of any political detainees in Sudan. He noted that several persons have been tried.
Sudan, Politics, 7/3/1998
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The 4th invention show of Casablanca opened its doors on Thursday with the participation of innovators and businessmen from about 30 countries.
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In press statements, Jordanian Foreign Minister Jawad al-Anani said yesterday that relations between Jordan and Israel are semi-halted, and placed the responsibility for this halt on Israel. He said that the Israeli-Jordanian relations are reduced to the minimum of coordination.
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The US ambassador in Damascus, Ryan Crocker, on Thursday held a reception marking the 222nd anniversary of US independence.
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Calm was restored yesterday to Algeria's Teizi Ozo province following incidents which erupted on Thursday night following the assassination of renowned singer Matoun Lounes. Normal life has been restored in all the cities of the province, where several trade shops are still closed for security reasons.
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Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz, who is also chairman of the National guard, on Thursday received a telephone call from King Hussein of Jordan regarding bilateral and regional issues.
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A cooperation agreement in the area of sea transport and trade between the Lebanese and Jordanian governments was signed on Thursday in Amman, to improve navigation and sea transport industry between them and to embark on a united policy based on integration between the two states' sea fleets to transport commercial exchange and cooperate in operating and exchanging marine cadres.
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Turkish Foreign Minister Ismael Cem will hold a four-day official visit to Israel at the invitation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aimed at developing bilateral relations, including military cooperation, Israeli radio reported.
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A statement issued by rebel forces in southern Sudan said a wide-ranging attack by governmental forces in the Blue Nile province of southern Sudan was repulsed. The statement said major losses were inflicted on the governmental forces, which included 300 killed and more than 500 injured, and 12 troops taken captive and quantities of ammunition, supplies and weapons were seized.
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