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Group claims clashes with Libyan security forces
A Libyan Islamic group announced that it launched a series of operations against Libyan security forces. In a statement, the group said that its members implemented a number of military operations during last month.
Libya, Local, 8/12/1998
A message from UN chief to Iraq
UN sources in Baghdad on Tuesday said that the UN special delegate Prakash Shah will arrive in Baghdad tomorrow. In Lisbon, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan announced in conclusion of his meeting with the Portuguese foreign minister that he delivered his special envoy a message to the Iraqi authorities.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 8/12/1998
Sudan denies involvement in embassies attack, Arab leaders condemn the act
the Tunisian President denounced the bombings which target innocent civilians. He described them as ugly terrorist acts which violate simplest human values.
Regional-Tunisia, Politics, 8/12/1998
Sudanese opposition postpones meeting
The Sudanese opposition has announced postponement of the leadership meeting of the "Democratic National Assembly." The coalition comprises rebels from southern Sudan and opposition parties from the north.
Sudan, Politics, 8/12/1998
Weddings fill in vacuum of lack of Palestinian - Israeli action
Palestinian and Israeli officials alike have proved that social events can sometimes replace stalemated talks. According to press reports appearing on Wednesday, former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres received information on a thwarted Hamas bombing attack from a senior officer in the Palestinian intelligence force in the West Bank at such an event.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 8/12/1998
Israel use phosphorus bombs in their continued attacks on Lebanon
Lebanese resistance forces on Tuesday attacked the Israeli occupation position in Sujoud inside the occupied part of south Lebanon. In a statement, the resistance said the attack scored direct hits.
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 8/12/1998
Ramification of latest resignation may cause government downfall
A well-informed Jordanian official told ArabicNews.com that the Jordanian government is about to resign soon, in order to put an end to a series of crises that "took place" since the government assumed power, the most recent of which was the crisis over drinking water pollution in Amman.
Jordan, Politics, 8/12/1998
Defaming Morocco falsely causes Italian press retraction
An Italian daily published Tuesday a clarification note from Morocco's embassy in Rome regarding a story quoting a Moroccan illegal emigrant as saying that she would be facing death if she returned to Morocco.
Morocco-Italy, Politics, 8/12/1998
Tourists coming back to a favorite place, bringing 10 billion pounds
It is expected that the number of Arab and foreign tourists visiting Egypt this year will increase to reach 3.25 million, up 8.3% over last year.
Egypt, Economics, 8/12/1998
African ministers acknowledge political stability as key to youth development
Several African youth ministers and top officials, taking part in the Lisbon's World Youth Conference, acknowledged that political stability and a safe living environment are the key to the efficiency of national policies on the youth.
North Africa-UN, Culture, 8/12/1998
King Hassan receives Saudi ambassador to Washington
King Hassan II held Tuesday tete-a-tete talks with Prince Bandar Ben Soltan, Saudi ambassador to Washington, who is currently on a private visit to Morocco.
Morocco-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 8/12/1998
Algerian television shows bodies of 25 Islamists
Algerian official television on Tuesday in its first main news bulletin showed bodies of 25 gunmen killed by the Algerian security forces in Forno mountain in Telmesan province, to the West of the country.
Algeria, Local, 8/12/1998
Oman - Israeli trade exchange
An official report issued in Oman on Tuesday said trade exchange between Oman and Israel was less than half a million dollars in 1997.
Oman-Israel, Economics, 8/12/1998
Arab meeting will discuss program for international criminal court
A regional meeting will be held at Arab League headquarters at the beginning of September to study the main system of the international criminal court.
Regional, Politics, 8/12/1998
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Alexander Tokovinich the charge d' affairs at the Russian embassy in Cairo, announced that Russian President Boris Yeltsin will visit Cairo during the first quarter of the coming year to meet with President Mubarak.
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Bahrain will host the 1999 World Energy Conference from February 19-21, Gulf News Agency reported.
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Jordan signed the Ottawa Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines, the 129th state to do so, Petra reported.
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UN World Food Program and UNICEF teams are delivering food and performing vaccinations in famine-stricken Sudanese along the Nile and assessing the population's health and nutritional needs.
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Effective on October 21, 1998 private Saudi businesses with at least 20 employees must employ a minimum of 5% Saudi workers or face penalties, Saudi Press Agency reported.
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The Bahraini English daily Bahrain News said on Tuesday that a big fire broke into a four-story trade center in Manama. No casualties were reported. It added that the fire at al-Naqi center destroyed eight shops.
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The April Understanding monitoring committee held Israel responsible for violating items of the understanding which bans launching attacks against residential areas or targeting civilians in military operations.
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Palestinian President Yasser Arafat has formed a committee comprising Palestinian officials responsible for finance, planning and international cooperation in the Palestinian authority.
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Patriotic Union of Kurdistan leader Jalal Talibani praised Iran's role in establishing peace in northern Iraq and criticized Turkey for its troop incursions, IRNA reported.
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An economic report recently received by the Egyptian People's Assembly (the parliament) said that Israeli investments in Egypt did not exceed one project that works is in the free trade zones and relates to cloth manufacture.
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The Tunisian-Libyan Follow up Higher Committee ended Tuesday in Tripoli its 12th meeting that reviewed the evolution of economic and trade relations between the two Maghreban countries.
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A delegation representing the Unions of the Pakistani Industrial and Economic Chambers is to visit Cairo the coming month to discuss methods of supporting the businessmen's activities between the two countries.
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An Indian delegation under the chairmanship of the assistant foreign minister for the international affairs arrived in Cairo today to hold talks with Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa and with high-ranking officials in the Foreign Ministry to tackle bilateral relations, regional issues, the Pakistan - India dispute over the Kashmir region.
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The Australian ambassador to Lebanon has stressed his country's support for the implementation of UN resolution 425 providing for Israel's unconditional withdrawal from south Lebanon. In press statements he made on Tuesday in Beirut following a tour of the Bekaa region, the Australian ambassador noted the support of the Australian government to Lebanon and its people.
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