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Arafat's new message of moderation
It is hard for any political analyst to disregard the new strategic moderation, or even the bombshell that Palestinian President Yasser Arafat dropped in his Saturday speech in Stockholm.
Palestine, Reporter's View, 12/7/1998
Solution to Lockerbie incident very near
An official source at the people's committee for foreign communications and international cooperation asserted that there is a solution near to the Lockerbie crisis following the talks held by the UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on Saturday with the secretary of the people's committee for foreign communications and international relations in Libya.
Libya, Politics, 12/7/1998
UN chief in Abu Dhabi
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan arrived in The United Arab Emirates on Sunday to take part in the annual summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council states.
Gulf, Politics, 12/7/1998
Mubarak concludes visit to Ankara
Mubarak added, "President al-Assad is sincere in his (efforts) to reform relations with Turkey, and we want to see developed, fruitful and constructive relations between Turkey and the Arab states."
Egypt-Turkey, Politics, 12/7/1998
Damascus, Baghdad invite Ankara to meet on water issue
The waste dumped by the Turkish side in the two rivers threatens agriculture and the supply of potable water in both Syria and Iraq, especially because pollution rates in the two rivers exceeds five fold the rate permitted internationally.
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 12/7/1998
Algerian government delivers annual statement
Algerian Prime Minister Ahmad Ouyahia has asserted that despite the continued improvement of the security situation in the country, terrorism should be eliminated.
Algeria, Politics, 12/7/1998
King Hassan receives French minister as an agreement is concluded
King Hassan II received over the weekend in Marrakesh, Ms. Martine Aubry, French minister of employment and solidarity, currently on a work visit to Morocco.
Morocco-France, Politics, 12/7/1998
UAE: Oil prices are first summit subject
Sheikh Abdullah Sayed, the United Arab Emirates' minister of information and culture, expressed his optimism that the gulf summit, which will begin today in Abu Dhabi, can express the ambitions of the Gulf Cooperation Conference's (GCC) states and leaders.
Gulf-United Arab Emirates, Economics, 12/7/1998
Israel raises heat in war of words with Arafat
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Natenyahu accused Palestinian President Yasser Arafat of lying to his people over the conditions of recent Wye River interim peace agreement.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/7/1998
Cairo: Human rights secretary general released
A judicial source in Cairo said on Sunday that that state's supreme court on Sunday released the secretary general of the human rights organization in Egypt, Hafez Abu Saada, who was arrested on Tuesday under charges of receiving funds from a foreign country.
Egypt, Politics, 12/7/1998
Libya and Tunisia endorse security agreement
A high-ranking Tunisian security delegation chaired by Minister of Interior Ali Chaouch left Libya yesterday, after concluding a two-day visit, during which Chaouch endorsed a security agreement with his Libyan counterpart, Muhammad Mahmud al-Hijazi, aimed at boosting bilateral coordination in security areas.
Libya-Tunisia, Politics, 12/7/1998
New Lebanese Cabinet members chosen
Lebanese Prime Minister Salim al-Hoss announced on Saturday his new Cabinet, to be approved by the parliament Lebanon's National News Agency reported.
Lebanon, Politics, 12/7/1998
AL economic council approves executive program
During its 68th session held in Cairo on Sunday, the Arab League council for economic unity approved an executive program for resuming the application of the regulations of the mini Arab common market.
Regional, Economics, 12/7/1998
Production quality seminar opened in Damascus
Syrian Economy Minister Muhammad al-Imadi said that the ratio of international trade to the Syrian Gross National Product has increased from 20.7 percent in 1986 to 29.7 percent in 1996.
Syria, Business, 12/7/1998
Moroccan city of Agadir twined with Chinese Hangzhou
The Moroccan southwestern city of Agadir and Chinese peer of Hangzhou were twined under an accord signed here over the weekend.
Morocco-China, Politics, 12/7/1998
China to set up $ 5 million porcelain plant in Morocco
China will set up in Morocco a $ 5 million porcelain plant to produce annually 10 million ceramic items destined for exportation.
Morocco-China, Business, 12/7/1998
Syria speaks of progress in reforestation at UN conference in Damascus
Syrian Agriculture Minister Asa ad Mustafa on Sunday opened the 13th meeting of the Near East Forests Commission, organized by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization's regional bureau in collaboration with the Syrian Agriculture Ministry.
Syria-Regional, Environment, 12/7/1998
Jordan, Israel boost transport cooperation
The Jordanian weekly al-Hadath reported, quoting Jordanian sources, that Israeli El Al planes and other foreign companies recently transported aircraft-engines for Jordanian Royal Airline planes from al-Lid airport in Israel to Jordan.
Jordan-Israel, Economics, 12/7/1998
Unstable weather pushes Branson to postpone balloon trip to next week
Unstable weather in Morocco compelled Chicago millionaire Steve Fossett and Virgin tycoon Richard Branson to delay their bid to tour the globe in a hot air balloon.
North Africa, Local, 12/7/1998
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Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa stated that an Egyptian fund for technical cooperation with Palestine will be established like the Egyptian funds for technical cooperation with Africa, and the commonwealth countries, within the continuation of Egyptian efforts to support the Palestinian people. Moussa told ArabicNews.com that this fund will work toward the Egyptian goal of condensing Egyptian donations to Palestine within the framework of the donor states' conference to provide aid to the Palestinian government.
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Iraqi Minister of Trade Mohammed Mahdi Saleh met on Monday with Egyptian Minister of Agriculture Yousefi Wali and Minister of Electricity Maher Abaza to discuss new contracts in electricity and agriculture.
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Russian sources in Cairo revealed the existence of semi-final negotiations to provide Egypt and Syria with new Russian weapons that include training jets, tanks and spare parts, in addition to training students at Egyptian and Syrian military academies.
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Iraqi Minister of Trade Mohammed Mahdi Saleh stated that, "The Iraqi people's steadfastness behind President Saddam Hussein will cause the failure of the American terrorist scheme undertaken to harm Iraq's sovereignty and independence," adding that Iraqi will "remain free and independent." In press statements to ArabicNews.com, he said the US and Britain "are supporting terrorist elements with weapons in order to make terrorists actions inside Iraq and against its people."
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The Saudi royal court on Sunday announced in Riyadh that Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz will head today to Abu Dhabi where he will take part in the works of the 19th summit of the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, due to start later in the day in the United Arab Emirates' capital.
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The Egyptian - Jordanian joint committee will discuss in its 15th meeting on Thursday and Friday developments in the Middle East peace process, especially on the Palestinian - Israeli track, after signing the Wye River accord and the ties between the two intimate countries.
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Supporters of Iranian President Mohammad Khatami have rallied to launch a reform movement, Bahrain Tribune reported.
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An Amnesty International representative met in Amman on a fact-finding trip with members of families of Jordanian prisoners held in Syria, Jordan Times reported.
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Oman has opened a new fishing harbor in Sur wilyat, Oman Daily Observer reported.
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UAE President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan met with South African President Nelson Mandela, who is visiting the UAE to attend the Gulf Cooperation Council summit there, Khaleej Times reported.
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Qatar's Advisory Council met to discuss the cost of residency permits and the amount of fines to be assessed to residence violators, Gulf Times reported.
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Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi received a written message from King Hussein of Jordan while receiving Prince Abdullah, son of the Jordanian monarch.
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Egyptian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Munfid Shinab confirmed yesterday at the inauguration of the 14th session of public conference of Arab organizations for education and culture in Tripoli that the Arab sates are entering a new era that will require greater efforts, intellect and creativity. He highlighted the importnace of serious implementation of the Arab cultural unity charter in its national and humanitarian message and for the sake of high examples of individual and collective behavior.
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Fouad Filali, Chairman of the Moroccan Private group "ONA," announced lately his group's intention to invest in the Saudi mining sector.
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The Arab Organisation of Civil Aviation opens this Monday in Rabat a meeting to look into the liberalization of Inter-Arab air transports and the reinforcement of expertise exchange in air safety and airports management.
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The prizes for the 22nd session of the Cairo International Film Festival will be distributed tonight. American actor John Malkovich, the chairman of the arbitration committee, will announce the winners in nine categories which include the Golden pyramid for the best director, in addition to prizes for best screenplay, actor, actress, first film, and second film, the special arbitration committee's award, artistic creation and the best Arabic film.
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An Israeli official source said on Sunday that US Middle East peace process coordinator Dennis Ross will arrive in Israel on Tuesday to prepare for the visit of US President Bill Clinton visit to Israel in the middle of this month.
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The Armed Islamic Group in Algeria on Sunday cut the throats of nine persons from the village of Teijana in Tebessa province, 60 km west of the capital, Algiers.
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US Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna Shalala has asserted the need to implement UN resolution 425, which provides for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from south Lebanon, in the framework of a just and comprehensive solution in the region. She also expressed hope that peace will be established in south Lebanon. Shalala stated during her Sunday tour of the city of Baalbeck that the US administration is interested in the future of Lebanon, adding, "The US commitments towards Lebanon will be strong." She described security conditions in Lebanon as good.
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Germany's minister of finance for special missions left Riyadh on Sunday following a one-day visit. The German minister delivered Saudi crown prince Abdullah an official invitation from German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder to visit Germany. The date of the visit was not disclosed.
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President of Kuwait Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah on Sunday received a message from US President Bill Clinton on bilateral relations and means of developing them.
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The European Union's Middle East peace process special envoy, Miguel Angel Moratinos, arrives tomorrow in Amman on a three-day visit to Jordan. During his visit, the EU envoy will meet with high-ranking Jordanian officials and discussed latest ME peace developments.
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President of Bahrain Sheikh Issa Bin Salman al-Khaleifa on Sunday received a message from US President Bill Clinton.
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