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Bahrain stresses its right to Hawar islands in fight with Qatar
The Bahraini Foreign Ministry on Tuesday asserted its "legitimate rights" to carry out construction projects in the Hawar islands, under dispute with Qatar.
Bahrain-Qatar, Politics, 7/8/1998
Morocco makes progress in education, mismatch with labor market
The report notes that higher education in Morocco witnessed major progress during the last four decades. The number of students increased at an average rate of 11 percent since 1960. The aggregate number of degree-holders was 34,300 in 1995-96.
Morocco, Education, 7/8/1998
Opposition accused of recent acts of violence in Yemen
Yemeni Security officials have accused members of the opposition Yemeni Grouping for Reform (Islaah) party of being directly involved in recent Yemeni unrest.
Yemen, Politics, 7/8/1998
Sudanese television presents those accused of recent explosions
Sudanese television presented yesterday night the testimonies of the persons accused in explosions that took place in Khartoum on the night of the ninth anniversary celebration - for the National Salvation Revolution.
Sudan, Local, 7/8/1998
Algerian President calls for inter dialogue with all
Algerian President Liamine Zeroual has reiterated his call for political parties in his country to maintain dialogue and consultations with one another. His call is aimed at reaching united stances toward topics of national concern.
Algeria, Politics, 7/8/1998
Moroccan FM asks unions to respect previous agreements
Moroccan Foreign Minister Driss Basri called for finding mechanisms to implement the agreements signed between the previous government, unions and business owners.
Morocco, Economics, 7/8/1998
Gaddafi confers with Somali faction leaders, recovers well
Libyan leader Col. Moammar Gaddafi on Tuesday in Tripoli received three Somali leaders, currently visiting Libya. Libyan television reported that Gaddafi discussed with Muhammad Ali Mahdi, Hussein Muhammad Aideed and Othman Hassan Ali the situation in Somalia.
Libya-Libya, Politics, 7/8/1998
Mubarak stresses commitment to Arab rights
President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt has stressed Egypt's commitment to Arab rights and the restoration of all occupied Arab territories, incuding the Golan Heights and south Lebanon, as well as the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as a capital.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 7/8/1998
Turkish foreign minister meeting Arafat today
Turkish Foreign Minister Ismail Cem is meeting today with Palestinian President Yasser Arafat to hold talks, as well as meeting with high-ranking Palestinian officials.
Palestine-Turkey, Politics, 7/8/1998
Iranian air base near Afghanistan border
Iran has established an airbase in the region of Mashhad, in the northeastern part of the country, to enable it to enhance its military forces near its border with Afghanistan.
Iran-Afghanistan, Military, 7/8/1998
Tunisian insurance sector reaches $400 million
The volume of business in the Tunisian insurance sector rose to $400 million last year, up from $300 million in 1996. Statistics obtained by ArabicNews.com said that the volume of investment in the insurance companies increased to $450 million.
Tunisia, Business, 7/8/1998
Algeria denies reports that it is selling gas to Israel
The Algerian oil company Sonatrack denied reports that it is involved in negotiations with Israel to sell Algerian gas via an Australian company producing gas in Algeria.
Algeria, Business, 7/8/1998
Egypt reduces production of raw oil
The production of crude oil in Egypt fell during 1997 to about 41.3 million tons from 42.7 million tons in 1996.
Egypt, Economics, 7/8/1998
Kuwaiti - Iraqi meeting in Geneva
Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 7/8/1998
Nerve gas allegation against Iraq to be tested by Swiss experts
Iraq-Switzerland, Politics, 7/8/1998
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Palestinian President Yasser Arafat today in Ramallah met with Speaker of the Polish Parliament. The two men discussed bilateral relations and latest developments concerning negotiations with Israel.
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Bahrain's Defense Minister Sheikh Khaleifa Bin Ahmad al-Khaleifa today in Manama received a message from his French counterpart Alain Richard on bilateral relations and means of strengthening bilateral military cooperation.
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The First Kuwaiti Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad said today in Kuwait that a meeting for the Damascus Declaration signatory states will be held in October this year, at the request of the Gulf Cooperation Council member states. In a press statement, Sheikh Sabah denied that the postponement of the Declarations states' meeting was a reflection of Syrian - Qatari disputes.
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Iraq and Iran have reached an agreement to allow some 3,000 Iranians to visit on a weekly basis holy shrines in Iraq beginning August 15. The agreement was finalized at the conclusion of the visit held by Iranian Deputy Minister of Trade Abdul Hussein Wahaji to Iraq.
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King Hussein of Jordan will visit France on July 21. The visit is at the invitation of French President Jacques Chirac.
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Iran urged the Lebanese government yesterday to find its diplomats who went missing during the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982.
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An official source in Rabat has said that King Hassan II of Morocco has pardoned 1,060 Moroccan prisoners. The pardoning decision was taken on the occasion of the King's 69th birth anniversary, which Morocco will celebrate tomorrow.
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The Israeli occupation forces shelled Burkat al-Jabbour, Abu Rashed and al-Sarira districts in the Western Bekaa on Tuesday morning.
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President Hafez al-Assad met with his outgoing first Lt, Gen. Himat al-Shehabi on the occasion of his "retirement" from his term of office in the army and armed forces. Shehabi was replaced by Lt. Ali Aslan as news reports indicate "large" changes to come in high ranking security and military posts in the country.
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