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Saudi-Yemeni conflict under discussion today
A Yemeni official source said on Monday that Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal will arrive in Sanaa today for a short visit. He will discuss the border conflict between the two countries which recently developed into an armed confrontation.
Saudi Arabia-Yemen, Politics, 7/28/1998

No Scottish judges in Lockerbie case is false, says Libya
Libya denied news reported by British weekly "The Observer" that it would refuse an all-Scottish judge panel for the two Libyans suspected of being behind the Lockerbie bombing.
Libya, Politics, 7/28/1998

A call for convening a new national reconciliation in Algeria
Eight prominent Algerian political personalities have called for convening a national reconciliation meeting with all political forces without any exception, in order to end the current crisis, with the results to be presented to the "popular will" later in a free referendum
Algeria, Politics, 7/28/1998

Close Morocco-US relations, a result of exceptional Moroccan progress
Moroccan-US relations and interests have never been as closer as they are today, said the US ambassador to Morocco, Edward Gabriel.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 7/28/1998

Decisive decisions expected from Jerusalem committee
Several Arab observers expect the Jerusalem Committee, which holds its 17th session in Casablanca this July 29-30, to take "decisive" resolutions to face the escalating tension in the occupied territories brought about by Israeli policy.
Regional, Politics, 7/28/1998

King Hassan II receives Italian foreign minister
King Hassan II received on Monday at the Royal palace of Skhirat (Rabat suburbs) Italian Foreign Minister, Lamberto Dini, who is currently on a 3-day official visit to Morocco.
Morocco-Italy, Politics, 7/28/1998

Palestinian doctor rushes to aid crashed Israeli pilots
The two Israeli air force pilots who abandoned their 'Skyhawk' plane seconds before it crashed on Monday afternoon, landed on the western slopes of the Tarkumiya village near Hebron
Palestine-Israel, Local, 7/28/1998

Egypt insists on ending the crisis between Ethiopia and Eritrea
After the struggle between Ethiopia and Eritrea has continued for a third month, Egypt's President Mubarak insisted upon reaching a peaceful solution to ensure the stability of the "African Horn." Moreover, Mubarak said that he is exerting and supporting all efforts aimed at solving the dispute.
Egypt-Eritrea, Politics, 7/28/1998

Recent progress in Tunisian women's right to be celebrated
Tunisian woman will celebrate a festival on 13th of August under the sponsorship of Tunisian President Zien El-Abedin Ali and his first Tunisian wife, Laila Ben Ali.
Tunisia, Culture, 7/28/1998

Syrian FM confers with EU Middle East peace envoy
Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa on Monday received the European Union Middle East peace process envoy Angel Moratinos.
Syria, Politics, 7/28/1998

U.N Information delegation visits Serkaji prison in Algiers
A United Nations information delegation, on a visit to Algeria, paid on Monday a field visit to the prison of Serkaji, in capital city of Algiers.
Algeria, Politics, 7/28/1998

Lebanese premier confers with senior Syrian officials
Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri on Monday concluded a new round of consultations with Syrian Vice-President Abdul Halim Khaddam and high-ranking Syrian officials.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 7/28/1998

Arab meeting to review international criminal court basis
Ambassador Sayed Kassem El-Masri, the Egyptian foreign minister's political advisor, announced that the Arab states will hold a coordination meeting at Arab League headquarters on the margin of the Arab countries' foreign ministers' 110th session in September to discuss the basic system for establishing the international criminal court.
Regional, Politics, 7/28/1998


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Tehran said today that French Foreign Minister Hubert Vedrine will visit Tehran soon, adding that Paris considers this visit very important. Go

Lebanese President Elias Hrawi today received the European Union Middle East peace process coordinator Miguel Angel Moratinos. Talks dealt with the latest developments concerning the Middle East peace. Go

Deliberations of the first Arab conference for officials responsible for fighting terrorism in the Arab states ministries of the interior started today in Tunis. The conference is being held after the council of the Arab ministers of the Interior has approved in its 15th session a three-year plan to carry out an Arab strategy to fight terrorism. Go

UAE President Sheikh Zayed al-Nahyan said that the UAE will continue to work toward prosperity for all its citizens, Khaleej Times reported. Go

Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri laid the foundation stone for a new Haddath campus for Lebanese University, Lebanon News Wire reported. Go

The Islamic center of Edinburgh will be dedicated next Friday by Prince Mohamed Ibn Abdul Aziz, son of King Fahd of Saudi Arabia. Go

Bodies of five illegal immigrants, reportedly North Africans, were found on Sunday floating in the Gibraltar Strait after their small boat capsized. Go

Yousef Ghali, the Egyptian minister of economy, stated yesterday the Egyptian government is currently working on making Egypt one of the top ten international financial centers in the world, to ensure that Cairo will be the main financial center in the Middle East. Ghali said Egypt has a developed economy because of the economic reform program anchored by the second-biggest stock market in the Middle East and Africa after the stock market of South Africa. Go

Renowned Egyptian actor Fareed Shawqi, 74, died yesterday night from a heart attack, following a long struggle with heart trouble. His funeral will be held today after noon prayers. Go

Al-Aqsa mosque society for "Islamic Trust welfare" will convene a conference on al-Aqsa mosque on August 4 at the Chamber of Commerce in Jerusalem. Go

The Turkish daily Milliet said on Monday that Israel and Turkey are currently studying a project to produce jointly intermediate-range missiles. This comes within the military cooperation agreement between the two sides, the paper added. Go

Austrian Chancellor Viktor Klima, whose country currently presides over the European Union presidency, on Monday called on Israel to accept the US initiative providing for redeployment in the West Bank territories, which had been approved by the Palestinians earlier. Go

Lebanese security forces said that the Israeli artillery positioned on al-Zafata and al-Aisheya on Monday afternoon bombarded al-Jabal al-Rafei, al-Tasse spring course, al-Salawqi valley, Mleita and Lweiseh. Go





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