US To Israel: Do not sell military equipment to India
Last minute obstacles have obstructed talks between the US and Israel on the latter's intention to purchase the most advanced models of F-16 combat jets.
Israel-United Arab Emirates, Military, 8/20/1998
Mauritanian party denies backing Polisario
Secretary-General of the Mauritanian party "Union of Democratic Forces-New Era," Ahmed Ould Daddah, denied on Wednesday that his party has extended any support to the Polisario movement, which works for the independence of the Western Sahara from Morocco.
Mauritania-West Sahara, Politics, 8/20/1998
New Israeli settlement project in the Golan
The Israeli government continues its settlement policy in the Golan Heights in violation of international legitimacy resolutions and the land-for-peace formula.
Syria, Politics, 8/20/1998
Jordanian journalists appeal to Prince Hassan not to sign new press law
The Jordanian Journalists Union on Wednesday appealed Jordanian Crown Prince Hassan, who is acting on behalf of the King in running the Kingdom's affairs, not to ratify a new press draft bill approved by the Parliament on July 14 and ratified by the Jordanian al-Ayan council (upper house) last Monday.
Jordan, Politics, 8/20/1998
OIC voices concern over situation in Afghanistan
The Organization of Islamic Conference "OIC" has expressed deep concern over the escalating armed conflict among warring factions in Afghanistan and voiced readiness to pursue efforts for the peaceful settlement of the Afghan conflict.
Regional-Afghanistan, Politics, 8/20/1998
Osama El-Baz: Israeli obstinacy will not last for long
Osama El-Baz, the advisor of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak for the political affairs stated during his meeting with Islamic girls in Alexandria that the Israeli government under Prime Minsiter Benjamin Netanyahu is following a policy very far from the peace process, causing great risk to the whole area.
Egypt, Politics, 8/20/1998
Cairo International Song Festival kicks off tomorrow
The fourth session of the Cairo International Song Festival will start on Friday evening and lasting for a week, during which more than 100 singers from more than 66 countries will participate in different activities of the festival, including a competition for Arabic and non-Arabic language songs.
Egypt, Culture, 8/20/1998
Direct foreign investment in Israel decline sharply
The decline included, in particular, actual investment. The volume of international participation in Israeli companies fell by 72%, from US $1.027 billion to US $285 million.
Israel, Economics, 8/20/1998
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