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Widespread Arab denunciation of Turkish threats against Syria
Arab League Assistant Secretary General Ahmad Bin Hali said in his statement that the only beneficiary of this dispute is Israel, carrying out its aggressive policy. He asserted that the negative impact of the Israeli - Turkish military alliance had begun to affect the security and stability of the region.
Regional-Syria, Politics, 10/6/1998
Mubarak's plan to reconcile Turkey and Syria
The Turkish "Daily News" said that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, who will arrive today in Ankara will propose a three-stage plan to defuse the crisis between Syria and Turkey.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 10/6/1998
Scientific research in Islamic states inadequate, higher education not linked to industry
Global economic crisis and structural adjustment programs implemented by some Muslim countries compelled some of these countries to review their development policies, including the policies pertaining to higher education in all its domains.
Regional, Education, 10/6/1998
Prince Talal proposes Arab Open University
The Chairman of the Arab Council for Childhood and Development, Prince Talal Bin Abdul Aziz, proposed to the UNESCO world conference for higher education on Monday a project for the establishment of an Arab open university.
Regional, Education, 10/6/1998
Gen. Lahoud to be elected Lebanese president within 10 days
During the summit meeting between President Hafez al-Assad and Lebanese President Elias Hrawi, it was agreed to choose Gen. Lahoud as the next president of Lebanon.
Lebanon, Politics, 10/6/1998
Sharon to become foreign minister, Shaath says Israel is undermining US efforts
It is expected that before withdrawing from 10% of the West Bank, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will appoint Ariel Sharon as Israeli foreign minister.
Israel, Politics, 10/6/1998
Morocco to lift house arrest on Islamist leader
A dialogue is underway with Abdeslam Yassine, leader of the "Al-Adl wa Al-Ihssane" association for the settlement of his case, said Ahmed Lahlimi, minister in charge of the government's general affairs.
Morocco, Politics, 10/6/1998
High level US and British defense officials to visit Kuwait
The US secretary of defense and British minister of defense are going to visit their countries' forces in the Gulf during the current month to remind Baghdad that the two countries insist on full Iraqi compliance to UN demands.
Kuwait, Military, 10/6/1998
Mubarak: 10 percent Israeli withdrawal is unclear to Egypt and to Arafat
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak told yesterday the London-based al-Hayat on the 25th anniversary of the October War that the peace process has not moved forward since 1996.
Egypt, Politics, 10/6/1998
Libyans in New York seeking guarantee for fair trial in Lockerbie case
A team of Libyan legal experts headed for New York to hold meetings at the UN concerning the legal guarantees claimed by Tripoli before handing over two Libyan citizens who are suspected of being involved in the Lockerbie case to be tried in the Netherlands.
Libya, Politics, 10/6/1998
Zeidi religious center reopens in Sanaa
Sources at the Yemeni presidency said that President Ali Abdullah Saleh gave orders to reopen a religious center in Sanaa, whose director was accused of provoking sectarianism.
Yemen, Politics, 10/6/1998
Iraqi prisoners of war in Iran issue to be closed
Iraqi diplomatic sources said they expect the coming three months to view the closing of all pending issues relating to the Iraqi prisoners of war in Iran.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 10/6/1998
Egyptian - Russian cooperation in civil defense
El-Shazely said the Russian official's visit to Egypt comes within the implementation of the memorandum of understanding concerning cooperation the fields of civil defense and civil defense signed between Egypt and Russia during the visit of President Mubarak to Moscow during September 1997.
Egypt-Russia, Politics, 10/6/1998
New airport in Abu Dahbi with 660 million dollar
The civil aviation circle in Abu Dhabi announced today the "building of a new airport in Abu Dhabi city to meet the requirement of the coming century."
United Arab Emirates, Business, 10/6/1998
Selling 45 percent of Qatar's Q-Tel communication company
The Qatari government decided to offer 45% of its shares in the General Corporation for Communications (telephones) for sale at the beginning of December.
Qatar, Business, 10/6/1998
France launches bid to convert $ 127 mln Moroccan debt
The French Finance ministry launched Monday a tender for the conversion of a $ 127 million Moroccan debt owed to France into private investments to be carried in Morocco.
Morocco-France, Economics, 10/6/1998
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Oman's Sultan Qaboos called on his country's youths to work for Oman's interests, Oman Daily Observer reported.
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The UAE called on Syria and Turkey to resolve their current dispute through peaceful means, Khaleej Times reported.
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Jordan's prime minister said that King Hussein is beginning the fourth of six stages of chemotherapy treatment for cancer, Jordan Times reported.
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Mahmoud Esmaeel, the director of the Syrian booth at the Tehran International Fair, said that trade between Syria and Iran will double soon, IRNA reported.
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Argentine vice-president and speaker of the senate, carlos F. Ruckauf, is expected in Rabat this Tuesday on a 6-day visit to Morocco at the invitation of the speaker of the chamber of advisors (upper house of the Moroccan parliament).
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The International Studies Group on Zinc and Lead will meet this Oct.14-16 in the Moroccan Southern city of Marrakesh to look into the progress made in the Zinc and Lead market and industries.
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The balance of payments posted a surplus of 5.27 billion dh ($ 549 mln) in 1996-1997, after a deficit of 8.39 Billion DH ($ 874 Mln) in 1995.
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Algerian naval forces on Sunday carried out with the US Sixth Fleet exercises on "training and rescue in the Mediterranean Sea," off Sidi Faraj district near the capital, Algiers.
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Greece, on Monday, held Turkey responsible for destabilizing the region by creating a crisis with Syria. Spokesman for the Greek government, Demitris Ribass, was quoted as saying: "We warn against the occurrence of tragic results if the tension is not defused quickly."
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Lebanese Foreign Minister Fares Boueiz has denied Turkish claims that a camp exists for the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in al-Bekaa plain, in eastern Lebanon. At a press conference he held in Beirut on Monday, the Lebanese FM added: "There is no activity of the PKK fighters in Syria and Lebanon."
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Ruler of Kuwait Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah on Monday in Kuwait received commander of the French naval forces Admiral Jan Lewes on the occasion of assuming his post of office as a commander of the French naval forces in the Gulf area.
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