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Ankara studies diplomatic methods of reconciling with Syria
Ankara has announced that it is studying an Egyptian proposal to reach a diplomatic solution to the crisis which had brought Damascus and Ankara to the brink of armed confrontation because of the Kurdistani Workers Party.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 10/9/1998
Algerian authorities admit that hundreds disappeared
In an unprecedented revelation, the Algerian authorities admitted on Thursday that it is investigating the disappearance of hundreds of families after being notified by their families.
Algeria, Politics, 10/9/1998
Leith Shbeilat leaves Jordanian prison
The Jordanian authorities on Thursday released Islamic opposition member Leith Shbeilat who completed a 9-month prison sentence after being convicted of "provoking aggregation and massing" on the eve of confrontations in the Jordanian city of Maan during February.
Jordan, Politics, 10/9/1998
Yemen: Seven women in the leadership of al-Islaah party
For the first time, the Yemeni Grouping for Reform (Islaah), the main Islamic party in Yemen, elected seven women to its central committee. It is the first time since the establishment of the party in 1990 that women, through elections, have reached this leading 130-member commission.
Yemen, Politics, 10/9/1998
Sudanese government asks for volunteers, rebels for cease-fire extension
the Sudanese minister added that Ugandan troops, who he accuses of helping in attacks on southern Sudan, received advanced training at the hands of Israeli and American experts, adding that the "weapons they used in their attacks against the Sudanese territories are advanced and sophisticated."
Sudan, Politics, 10/9/1998
Al-Assad receives a message from Khatami on Turkish tensions
Al-Sharaa discussed with Kharazi the "provocative and hostile positions adopted by Turkey against Syria and the role of the OIC presidency in dealing with this crisis that erupted between the two countries."
Syria-Iran, Politics, 10/9/1998
Baghdad blames UN for continued sanctions, US warships for attack on Iraq
Iraqi Vice President Taha Yassin Ramadan on Thursday held the UN Security Council responsible for the continued sanctions against Iraq. He added that the UN did not take any step toward lifting the sanctions imposed on Iraq, whereas the latter had carried out all its obligations.
Iraq, Politics, 10/9/1998
Report: Reshuffle coming in Algerian Cabinet
The Algerian daily al-Khabar reported on Thursday, quoting well-informed sources, that the Algerian government will witness a partial reshuffle within the coming days, especially in the Ministries of Justice and the Interior.
Algeria, Politics, 10/9/1998
King Hassan receives speaker of Argentine senate
King Hassan II received in Rabat on Thursday Speaker of the Argentine Senate, Carlos F. Ruckauf, and decorated him with the great cordon of the Alaouite Wisam.
Morocco-Argentina, Politics, 10/9/1998
October War opened way for settling Arab-Israeli conflict
The 1973 October War between Arabs and Israelis was the starting point of the diplomatic efforts towards the settlement of the Arab-Israeli Conflict, the Moroccan foreign affairs and cooperation minister said.
Regional-Morocco, Politics, 10/9/1998
Lebanese Cabinet propose amending constitution for presidential election
The Cabinet endorsed a decision to amend item three of article 49 of the Lebanese constitution, to take the first step toward electing a new Lebanese president.
Lebanon, Politics, 10/9/1998
$50 million to develop Tunisian harbors, marine fishery
The International Bank for the Establishment and Construction specified 50 million dollar for financing a project for developing Tunisian harbors of Rawes, Bizerte, Gabes within projects of developing an infrastructure for the marine transpiration sector which total $84 million.
Tunisia, Economics, 10/9/1998
Report: Algeria accuses Bin Laden of financing Islamist groups
The Algerian authorities have accused the Saudi separatist Osama Bin Laden of financing and arming the Armed Islamic Group (GIA), which is considered the group principally to blame for massacres in Algeria.
Algeria, Politics, 10/9/1998
Robin Cook Calls for rapprochement between the West and the Islamic World
Secretary at the foreign office, Robin Cook, called for the need to improve relations between the West and the Islamic world, in a statement he made on Thursday at the Ismaili center in London.
Regional-European Union, Politics, 10/9/1998
Abu Dhabi working on new projects to upgrade petroleum industries
Abu Dhabi announced that it is trying to attract foreign investments to the petroleum and gas sectors to finance development operations at a cost of $1 billion.
United Arab Emirates, Economics, 10/9/1998
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Saudi Crown Prince Abdallah Bin Abdul Aziz is heading to China on October 14 for a four-day visit according to the invitation made by the Chinese prime minister. Saudi sources said today that the crown prince will discuss with Chinese officials the latest developments in the area, especially the Turkish - Syrian tensions and the efforts exerted to avoid a war between the two countries.
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The Egyptian foreign minister Amr Moussa will head to London for two days on November 10 to hold talks with his British counterpart, Robin Cook, on bilateral and regional issues, and the future of Mediterranean - European cooperation within the Barcelona conference. Diplomatic sources in the Egyptian Foreign Ministry told ArabicNews.com that "Moussa will discuss with the British officials the obstacles created by Israel before the peace process and the developments in the crisis between Turkey and Syria in the light of the mediation efforts made by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak."
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Jordan's government granted an amnesty period of up to one month to expatriate workers in the country illegally, Jordan Times reported.
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Saudi Arabia's interior minister called for businesses to hire more Saudi nationals as workers, Gulf News reported.
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A Bahraini pond covered in oil waste caught fire yesterday for more than three hours, Gulf Daily News reported.
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Lebanese President Elias Hrawi called on all Lebanese citizens to take part in rebuilding Lebanon, Lebanon News Wire reported.
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Delegates of journalists' trade unions from 12 Mediterranean countries will gather in Florence on October 12-13 to debate the freedom of the press in the region.
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British Minister of Defense George Robertson is heading in the coming week to Qatar, where he will hold talks with the Qatari minister of defense and with high-ranking Qatari officials in order to enhance relations between the two countries.
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The executive bureau of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC), is to hold its 91st meeting on Saturday in Cairo, under the chairmanship of the Fathi Mohamed El-Abbar, Libya's representative to the organization's executive bureau.
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Syrian Minister of Defense Lt. Gen. Mustafa Tlass met on Thursday with the deputy president of the people's forces in the People's Democratic Republic of Korea and his companions.
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The French Defense Ministry said on Thursday that laboratory analysis carried out by France do not confirm the existence of VX gas on the warheads of Iraqi missiles.
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Russian President Boris Yeltsin has decided to appoint a permanent Russian representative for Middle East affairs. The deputy chairman of the Russian administration said the permanent representative of President Yeltsin will hold regular visits to the capitals of the region's countries. He added that this post will be filled by one of the Russian foreign minister's deputies. On the talks held Thursday between the Russian president and Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, the Russian official added that Arafat noted a Palestinian interest in a more active Russian role, as one of the Middle East peace process cosponsors.
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US Defense Secretary William Cohen arrived in Manama on Thursday in the course of a tour which covers several Arab Gulf states. The tour aims at discussing military cooperation between the US and the countries of the region and matters pertaining to terrorism.
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The Arab League has asserted that Israel is behind the Turkish statements of escalation against Syria in an attempt to put pressure on it to change its stances concerning the Middle East peace process principles. The AL's assistant secretary general for political affairs, Muhammad Zakaraya Ismael, confirmed that the recent Turkish threats are the results of the strategic alliance between Ankara and Tel Aviv.
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The board of directors of the Egyptian financial market yesterday approved 10 new companies with capital of LE 155.5 million to work in the bank note market. The number of companies registered in the Egyptian stock market has reached 770 companies in comparison to more than 650 at the end of last year.
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The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization is currently implementing a project to settle 3,100 families in Wadi El-Saaydah in Egypt's Aswan province south of Cairo to cultivate and reclaim new lands. Suzan Kamel, the executive secretary of the international food program, told ArabicNews.com today that the budget specified for this project reaches nearly $8 million and will be implemented through five years.
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The Egyptian Cabinet is developing its first integral plan for increasing the volume of Egyptian exports to East European countries, especially of non-traditional goods, to cover the shortage in the commercial balance between Egypt and these countries, which reaches LE 3.434 billion.
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Informed sources in the Egyptian Ministry of Trade said that the head of the World Trade Organization will visit Egypt during the coming week to discuss dumping accusations pertaining to Egyptian goods.
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13 European banks agreed on financing a major Egyptian project for producing steel through a joint loan of $250 million.
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