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Our stances toward Iraq caused us problems, Mubarak says
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has concentrated most of his talks with Egyptian intellectuals during the opening of the 31st Cairo International Book Fair on Tuesday on the Egyptian policy towards Iraq. He stressed that Cairo is doing its best in the "interest of this country [Iraq], in a way not to contradict with Egyptian interests."
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 1/27/1999
Syrian defense minister to visit Moscow to strengthen military cooperation
Spokesman for the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday that Syrian Defense Minister Lt. Gen. Mustafa Tlass will visit Moscow at the beginning of February to discuss with his Russian counterpart, Marshal Igor Sergeyev, issues relating to military cooperation.
Syria-Russia, Military, 1/27/1999
Moussa calls for diplomatic solution to Iraqi crisis
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa reiterated there is a clear Arab position opposing military action to deal with the Iraqi crisis.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 1/27/1999
On US attempts to topple Saddam
The Turkish daily Hurriet has attributed the new US moves to topple Saddam Hussein to the Arab reaction towards Iraq's withdrawal from the Arab ministerial meeting.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/27/1999
Egyptian business delegation to visit Davos
Egypt, Politics, 1/27/1999
Report: Al-Sahaf may be relieved from his post
A Kuwaiti daily said that Iraqi Foreign Minister Muhammad Saeed al-Sahaf, who left the meeting hall of the Arab foreign ministers, in a provocative way, is expected to be dismissed from the Iraqi government within weeks, to be replaced by former Iraqi representative at the UN Nizar Hamdoun.
Iraq, Politics, 1/27/1999
Sanctions against Iraq cause death of 6,000 persons per month
halliday said that after 8 years, the sanctions should be considered as a kind of war as they cause the death of 5,000 to 6,000 persons per month. "We must find another solution," he pleaded.
Iraq, Politics, 1/27/1999
Arab League calls for halt to British - US air strikes on Iraq
US warplanes on Tuesday launched new attacks against three Iraqi sites near al-Mosul.
Iraq, Politics, 1/27/1999
Algeria allows foreign banks to work in local markets
The Algerian government has allowed foreign banks to work in international local markets without any limits and establish private banks.
Algeria, Economics, 1/27/1999
Iraqi parliament criticizes Kuwait and Saudi Arabia
The Iraqi National Council (Parliament) on Tuesday called upon the Iraqi government to withdraw recognition of Iraq's border with Kuwait, in reaction to the raids carried out by the US and British troops on Iraq.
Iraq, Politics, 1/27/1999
Iraqi paper: Kuwait, Saudi Arabia are to pay dear price for US-British strikes
The Iraqi daily al-Joumhureyah said on Tuesday that Kuwait and Saudi Arabia will pay a heavy price for the raids launched by the US and British planes on Iraq.
Iraq-Regional, Politics, 1/27/1999
UAE deputy premier confers with Fatchett with Iraq center stage
United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan has asserted the need to establish just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East.
United Arab Emirates-UK, Politics, 1/27/1999
Egyptian president receives Albright
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is receiving today US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. Diplomatic sources said that discussions with her will mainly tackle the Iraqi crisis.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 1/27/1999
Syrian loan agreement with AFED
Syrian Prime Minister Mahmoud al-Zou'bi on Tuesday received the director general of the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development Abdul Latif al-Hamad.
Syria, Economics, 1/27/1999
Israeli contacts with Lebanon on Jezzine first
An Israeli source indicated attempts to make contacts with Lebanon concerning withdrawal according to the plan prepared by the Israeli army known as "Jezzine first" three months ago, set up by the Israeli coordinator in Lebanon, Uri Lubrani.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 1/27/1999
UAE supports Jordanian King's decisions, to offer aid to Jordan
The United Arab Emirates has hailed the decision taken by King Hussein to appoint his oldest son Abdullah as crown prince. It stressed that it is now studying means of supporting Jordan to "enable it to carry out its national role."
United Arab Emirates-Jordan, Politics, 1/27/1999
Tehran warns Azerbaijan against establishing US military base
The Iranian military leadership warned Azerbaijan against allowing the US to establish a military base in Azerbaijan in regions not far from border with Iran.
Iran-Azerbaijan, Politics, 1/27/1999
Sheikh al-Sabah postpones visit to Jordan
Current political developments in Jordan have obstructed a very important visit by Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad to Amman expected to have been made on Tuesday.
Kuwait-Jordan, Politics, 1/27/1999
King Hussein returns to Mayo Clinic
King Hussein of Jordan left Amman on Tuesday heading for the US to be admitted once again to the Mayo Clinic where he had been under medical treatment for cancer.
Jordan, Politics, 1/27/1999
Turkish president concludes visit to Algeria today
Algerian President Liamine Zeroual held intensive talks yesterday with his Turkish counterpart, Sulieman Demirel, who concluded his visit to Algeria heading a large Turkish delegation that includes the foreign ministers, education, officials in the Turkish parliament and nearly a hundred Turkish businessmen.
Algeria-Turkey, Politics, 1/27/1999
El-Bashir heads meeting of Sudanese defense council
The Sudanese defense and security council held a meeting under the chairmanship of President Omar El-Bashir that tackled the security situation in the Darfur region following tribal confrontations that took place last week in which 30 persons were killed and another 27 injured.
Sudan, Politics, 1/27/1999
Two Israelis wounded in attacks in south Lebanon
Israeli occupation forces on Tuesday shelled with heavy artillery the heights of Jabal al-Daher, Tallat al-Dedeyah, the Litani valley, the al-Ghandourieh areas, al-Salawqi Valley, the outskirts of Kafra, Yater and Ein al-Khanouq, Majdal Suloum and Sujod al-Rayhan woods.
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 1/27/1999
Spanish contacts with Israel, Palestine
European Union Middle East peace process envoy Miguel Moratinos said on Monday that Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar will make personal contacts with Israel and the Palestinian Authority before the possible announcement of a Palestinian state at the beginning of May this year.
Palestine-Spain, Politics, 1/27/1999
Morocco and South Korea sign accords on investment promotion
Morocco and South Korea signed Wednesday in Rabat accords for the promotion of investment and for non-double taxation.
Morocco-South Korea, Economics, 1/27/1999
Canterbury archbishops chief arrives in Damascus
The Archbishop of Canterbury, England, Dr. George L. Carey, and members of his accompanying delegation arrive in Damascus today for a visit which will last for several days. Dr. Carey will meet with several Syrian officials, as well as Islamic and Christian men of religion.
Syria-UK, Religion, 1/27/1999
Cooperation agreements between Algeria and Turkey
Turkish President Suleiman Demirel, currently visiting Algeria, held a second round of talks with his Algerian counterpart Liamine Zeroual, completing discussions on issues already addressed on Monday night concerning several current regional and international issues.
Algeria-Turkey, Politics, 1/27/1999
Moroccan economy minister calls for improving the private sector
"We will consolidate the solidity, security and efficiency of the banking sector and its competitive edge (...). We will also seek to reform the capital market to make of it an efficient tool for the mobilization of savings and the financing of investments," Oualalou said.
Morocco, Economics, 1/27/1999
Arab traveler to Malta can hear familiar dialect on the isle
Any Arab national arriving for the first time in Malta can be surprised by airport agents asking him for routine information in correct Arabic dialect.
Regional, Culture, 1/27/1999
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The Algerian government intends to sell 30% of shares it owns in the national bank of Algeria, which is the biggest of Algeria's general banks. Informed economic sources told ArabicNews.com that these shares will be sold to local and foreign investors. The sources added that the government decided to restructure the national bank paving the way for its privatization.
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Only 10 UNSCOM staff members remain in Bahrain, where 140 UNSCOM personnel headed in December after leaving Iraq, Bahrain Tribune reported.
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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said that ongoing environmental problems such as droughts and floods and continued instability threatens the food supply of 60,000 Somali children.
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British Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Derek Fatchett arrived today in Qatar for a two-day visit as part of a regional tour.
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Algeria's ambassador to the United Nations told the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women that Algerian women are allowed full participation in society, adding that his country is determined to achieve equality for women.
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Israel's Foreign Ministry said the American-Israeli-Palestinian Anti-Incitement committee will hold its sixth meeting tomorrow in Jerusalem, alleging that major anti-Israeli incitement is still taking place in the Palestinian media and from Palestinian officials.
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Fire destroyed on Tuesday morning a cardboard plant in Casablanca, entailing considerable material damage, the civil protection said. All the plant's products and machinery were destroyed by the fire that also injured three workers.
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The Morocco-Niger joint commission is to hold its second session in Morocco to debate ways to enhance cooperation ties between the two African nations.
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Canada's general governor, representative of the British crown, Romeo Leblanc, will visit Morocco next February 25-27 as part of an African tour that will also take him to Cote D'Ivoire, Tanzania and Mali.
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The cost of meals, distributed during the fasting month of Ramadan, to poorest people reached $ 1.5 million, said Moroccan secretary of state for solidarity and humanitarian action, Hammou Ouhali.
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Greek minister of the interior, public administration and decentralization, Alexandros Papadopoulos, is expected in Morocco this Wednesday at the invitation of Moroccan peer, Driss Basri.
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Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Political Department, Farouk al-Qaddoumi, arrived in Damascus on Tuesday. In an arrival statement to SANA, al-Qaddoumi expressed happiness at visiting Syria, "the castle of Arab struggle." He extended warmest greetings to President Hafez al-Assad and the Syrian people over nominating al-Assad for a new constitutional term.
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Iran has condemned the air strikes that have been carried out by the US warplanes on Iraq. The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Hamid Rida Asefi, said in a statement on Tuesday that Iran is deeply concerned over the "escalation of tension in the region."
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According to news reports in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, the United Arab Emirates Air Force and the French Air Force will carry out joint exercises. The Gulf News Agency reported that the joint exercise, which is called "Gulf Monitor," falls in the course of military cooperation between the two countries.
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The Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday appointed Moshe Arens as defense minister in Israel, succeeding Yitzhak Mordechai. Arens, a member of the IsraeIi Likud party, held the post of Israeli defense minister twice previously, in 1983-1984 and 1990-1992.
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United Arab Emirates Crown Prince and deputy commander general of the armed forces in the UAE Khaleifa Bin Zayed al-Nahyan on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi received a message from Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov concerning bilateral relations between the two countries and matters of mutual concern.
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Commander of the US troops in the Gulf region General Anthony Zinni has admitted that US weapons hit residential areas in al-Basra city, southern Iraq. In a statement he made on Tuesday, Zinni claimed that one missile that was dropped by US warplanes over the "no fly zone" in southern Iraq may deviated and landed in populated areas in al-Basra city.
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Orient radio said on Tuesday that a meeting was held between Syrian Vice President Abdul Halim Khaddam and Lebanese parliament member Beshara Murhij during which talks dealt with current developments and Arab and regional events.
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