Today's Headlines
- Iraq: We have no more patience with the sanctions
Iraq asked Butler "Are you prepared to inform the Security Council that Iraq has entirely disposed of all the weapons prohibited.. in the three areas (missiles, chemical, biological), or have you tangible proof to the contrary?" Iraq-UN, Politics, 8/6/1998
- Syria confirms readiness for military option
Chief of staff of the Syrian armed forces Lieutenant General Ali Aslan indicated Syria's firm and principled stances in favor of achieving a just and comprehensive peace. Syria, Military, 8/6/1998
- Kuwait allows residence for Iraqi husbands of Kuwaiti women
Kuwaiti sources said Kuwait will allow Iraqi people who are relatives of Kuwaitis and those whose files are clear with security fronts in Kuwait to enter Kuwait and reside there. Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 8/6/1998
- Land dispute behind shooting near Nablus
Israeli intelligence sources believe the attack was instigated by the tough land dispute that has been going on for many years between the Jewish settlers in Yitzhar and the Arab owners of the land, those who live in the surrounding Palestinian villages. Palestine, Local, 8/6/1998
- Saudi-Iranian relations highlighted
Speaking about the development of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia the Iranian President said, "The good standing relations between Tehran and Riyadh" would have in the future good effects on the Middle East and the Islamic world Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 8/6/1998
- US attempts to hold fifth economic conference for Middle East and North Africa
News repeated in economic circles in the Middle East area says that Washington started confidential and private consultations with the Arab states to hold the fifth economic conference for the Middle Eastern countries and North Africa in one of these countries before the end of 1998 and that Tunis is nominated to host the conference. Regional-USA, Economics, 8/6/1998
- Emir of Qatar in Algeria
A round of official talks was held in Algiers today between ruler of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani and the Algerian President Liamine Zeroual. Algeria-Qatar, Politics, 8/6/1998
- Italy denies that Morocco asked for assistance to accept return of illegal immigrants
Some Italian press bodies reported that Morocco requested Italian economic assistance equivalent to the amount currently negotiated with Tunisia to accept the return of its illegal immigrants. Morocco-Italy, Politics, 8/6/1998
- Saudi Arabia evacuates 750,000 foreign workers
The Saudi daily al-Riyadh issued on Wednesday reported that the Saudi authorities have expelled more than 750,000 foreign workers who violated laws pertaining to the length of their stay in the kingdom following the expiration of the grace period in October, 1997. Saudi Arabia, Politics, 8/6/1998
- Middle East peace impasse frustrates Washington's actions towards Iraq
The Israeli daily Yediot Ahronot on Wednesday quoted the advisor of the US President for national security, Sandy Berger, as saying that the impasse in negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians undermines the US in dealing with the current crisis with Iraq. Regional-Israel-USA, Politics, 8/6/1998
- Kuwait and Saudi Arabia may back a third round of oil cuts
Kuwait and Saudi Arabia may back a third round of oil cuts even ahead of Opec's November meeting if world oil prices are still low in late September. Saudi Arabia-Kuwait, Politics, 8/6/1998
- Barzani and Talabani confirm to Cairo refusal of any plan to divide Iraq
The leaders of the two major Iraqi Kurdish parties, the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan's Jalal Talabani and Kurdish Democratic Party's Masoud Barzani, emphasized Iarqi national unity and their refusal to participate in any plan aimed at harming Iraq Iraq-Egypt, Politics, 8/6/1998
- Israel kills Lebanese civilian in south Lebanon
Israeli occupation forces on Wednesday killed a Lebanese civilian whose car was destroyed by a rocket. The car was crossing al-Butoum mount-Zebqin road in the western sector of south Lebanon. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 8/6/1998
- Japan calls for salvaging Middle East peace
Japan has underlined the importance of salvaging the Middle East peace process from its current impasse. Following his meeting with Lebanese Foreign Minister Fares Boueiz, the Japanese ambassador in Beirut said that his country is exerting efforts to find a solution to establishing peace in the region. Lebanon, Politics, 8/6/1998
Short Takes
- Jordan's Crown Prince Hassan called for closer cooperation between his country's educational and production sectors to take full advantage of Jordan's potential, Jordan Times reported. Go
- Sudan peace talks in the Ethiopian capital resulted in little progress yesterday, Gulf Times reported. Go
- Hanan Ashrawi, newly-named as tourism minister in the reshuffled Palestinian government, resigned today over concerns that the reshuffle did not include enough change in the government. Go
- The Arab League on Wednesday praised the facilities offered by the Algerian government to a United Nations fact-finding team which was dispatched to get acquainted with the human rights situation there. Go
- Palestinian President Yasser Arafat will visit South Africa next week for talks with President Nelson Mandela on bilateral relations and the latest developments of the Middle East peace process. Go
- A Moroccan Court sentenced Wednesday an Italian national to three years in jail for drug trafficking charges. Go
- Germany has granted Morocco 50 million deutsch marks in financial assistance to enable Morocco carry out several infrastructure projects in rural areas. Go
- The Moroccan fishing department decided on Wednesday to ban catches and marketing of shellfish brought from the southern Atlantic coast stretching from Agadir to Sidi Ifni. Go
- Israeli forces started on Wednesday carrying out what exercises that included the military in the area extending from Kreyat Shemona settlement on the border with Lebanon to the city of Safad. Go
- Israeli Reserve General Aharoun Doroun has admitted to bad treatment by the Israeli occupation army toward Egyptian prisoners in 1973 war. Go
- Yemen's oil exports revenues for the first half of the current year are estimated at a value of US $254.58 million. An official at the Yemeni Oil Ministry elaborated on Wednesday that 1997's revenues were estimated at US $1,012 million. Yemen produces some 380,000 barrels per day. Go
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