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Arab League, Iran condemn Knesset decision on the Golan and Jerusalem
The Arab League has strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset's approval of a law that perpetuates the occupation of the Syrian Golan and the city of Jerusalem.
Regional-Iran, Politics, 1/28/1999
Turkish plans concerning Iraq
The Turkish daily Joumhuriet said on Wednesday that while the US is exerting efforts to partition Iraq, Turkey on the other hand tries to prevent such a partition.
Turkey, Politics, 1/28/1999
Algerian representatives reject lifting state of emergency on the country
The 1st house of the Algerian parliament turned down by the majority of votes a motion to lift the state of emergency in the country.
Algeria, Politics, 1/28/1999
Jordanian official: King Hussein risked his life to settle succession problem
A high-ranking Jordanian official told ArabicNews.com that King Hussein took a great risk when he left the hospital, although doctors advised him not to leave, to resolve the issue of who is to succeed him after his death.
Jordan, Politics, 1/28/1999
Jordanian army on an alert on Syrian, Iraqi borders
Israeli Army Radio said that the Jordanian Army was put on maximum alert, especially on the border areas with Syria and Iraq.
Jordan, Politics, 1/28/1999
US secretary of state leaves today for Amman after Egypt and Saudi Arabia
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa has announced that talks between Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright centered on the Iraqi crisis, the current stalemate in the Middle East peace process on various tracks and bilateral relations between the two countries.
Egypt-Regional-USA, Politics, 1/28/1999
Kuwait intends to renew military agreements with international forces
Kuwaiti official sources announced that Kuwait intends to renew the defense and security agreements with the countries which contributed to its liberation of the Iraqi occupation in 1991.
Kuwait, Politics, 1/28/1999
British Labor parliamentarians at the House of Commons criticize raids on Iraq
Members of Parliament from the ruling British Labor Party at the House of Commons on Wednesday criticized the continued US air strikes against Iraqi positions and called not for taking further military actions against Iraq
Iraq-UK, Politics, 1/28/1999
King Hassan II receives South Korean foreign minister
King Hassan II received on Wednesday evening in Rabat South Korean minister of foreign affairs and trade, Hong Soon-Young, who is currently on an official visit to Morocco.
Morocco-South Korea, Politics, 1/28/1999
Syrians continue to pledge allegiance to al-Assad's nomination for new constitutional term
The Syrian Greek Orthodox Patriarch for Antioch and the whole east, Ingantus IV Hazim, described on Wednesday in Damascus President Hafez al-Assad as a "unique statesman who enjoys great ability to deal wisely with thorny issues.
Syria, Politics, 1/28/1999
Jordanian crown prince meets with foreign ambassadors accredited to Jordan
Jordan's Crown Prince Abdullah on Wednesday in Amman summoned, in his first official appearance, foreign ambassadors accredited to Jordan, including the Israeli ambassador Odit Eiran, in order to become acquainted with them.
Jordan, Politics, 1/28/1999
Saudi dailies call for facing Saddam Hussein's behavior
The Saudi dailies issued on Wednesday attacked the Iraqi government and called upon the Arab states to confront the "irresponsible behavior" of this government by adopting stern and tough stances against it.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 1/28/1999
British dailies comment on King Hussein's illness
British dailies issued on Wednesday stressed the grave health condition of King Hussein of Jordan after he returned to the United States for medical treatment after a new health setback.
Jordan, Politics, 1/28/1999
Algeria opposes using power against Iraq
Algeria expressed yesterday its deep anxiety toward the current developments in Iraq due to the use of force against an "intimate" Arab states in an "unjustifiable" way.
Algeria, Politics, 1/28/1999
$1.5 billion in investments for Lebanese tourism sector
The total investment in the Lebanese hotel sector reached $1.5 billion, including $500 million that was spent on qualifying existing hotels and for establishing new ones that provided 55,000 hotel rooms.
Lebanon, Business, 1/28/1999
Morocco and Iran study ways to enhance cultural cooperation
Ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in cultural fields topped talks held here on Wednesday between Moroccan culture minister, Mohamed Al-Achaari, and visiting Iranian peer Mustapha Muain.
Morocco-Iran, Politics, 1/28/1999
Yemen: Six foreigners arrested in Yemen including Abu Hamseh son
The preliminary court in Aden on Wednesday started session in the trial of six suspects, five Britons and one French citizen of various origins, who were brought before the court and all denied accusations addressed to them, namely "planning to carry out terrorist acts, murder, explosion acts in Aden..."
Yemen, Politics, 1/28/1999
Moroccan press union proposes amendments to press laws
The Moroccan press union (SNPM) presented to the Moroccan human rights minister a package of proposals to amend the press laws, the ministry said in a release.
Morocco, Politics, 1/28/1999
Saudi Arabia continues celebration of its centenary anniversary
Saudi Arabia is continuing its celebrations of the 100th anniversary of its foundation by King Abdul Aziz Bin Abdul Rahman al-Saud in 1902.
Saudi Arabia, Culture, 1/28/1999
An $83 million grant to Yemen form the USA
Yemeni diplomatic sources confirmed that the US ambassador in Sanaa, Barbara Bodine, has endorsed two agreements with the government.
Yemen-USA, Economics, 1/28/1999
Three Germans kidnapped in Yemen
An official source in Aden said on Wednesday that Yemeni tribesmen kidnapped three Germans, including two women. The Yemeni official source added that the kidnapped are a German woman, her brother and mother, adding their kidnapping was carried out in Omran province in northern Yemen where the German woman works in one of the province's hospitals.
Yemen, Local, 1/28/1999
Economy minister pleads for maintaining control over foreign exchange
The Moroccan economy and finance minister said lately that the recent financial crisis that rocked several countries in Asia and Latin America incites Morocco to keep on controlling the currencies exchange.
Morocco, Economics, 1/28/1999
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Saudi sources said that the visit paid by US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright to Saudi Arabia last night and her meeting with Saudi officials is for making consultations with the Saudi leaders regarding containing and changing the government in Iraq. The sources added that Albright tried to gain Saudi support for its policy toward Iraq, especially for keeping the sanctions on Iraq and continuing to resort to power to suppress the Iraqi government.
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Syrian Minister of the Interior Muhammad Harba has issued general instructions for the referendum on the seventh constitutional term of presidency in Syria. The instructions say that every Syrian Arab citizen, male or female of 18 years old or over has the right to vote for the presidency.
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Egypt President Hosni Mubarak's political advisor, Osama El-Baz, reiterated Egypt's desire for the unity and territorial integrity of Iraq, stressing his country's categorical rejection of the military aggression against Iraq.
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Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Wednesday received the French minister of tourism, a member of the French Communist Party, who arrived in Cairo on Tuesday. Present at the meeting were Egyptian Tourism Minister Mamdouh al-Beltagi and the French ambassador in Cairo. Mubarak also met separately with Bahrain's acting defense minister, Sheikh Salman Bin Hamad al-Khaliefa, who conveyed to President Mubarak a message from the ruler of Bahrain Sheikh Issa Bin Salman al-Khaleifa.
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Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa received the head of the PLO political Department Farouk al-Qaddoumi on Wednesday in Damascus.
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The new criteria adopted by the world football governing body (FIFA) has put Morocco in 19th rank among the globe's football nations. Morocco had finished in 1998 13th on the FIFA standings.
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Morocco has extended financial assistance to the central American countries which had been affected by Mitch cyclone last November.
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Delegates from 27 European and mediterranean countries are convening this Thursday a two-day meeting in Valencia, Eastern Spain, to assess cooperation programs and discuss new partnership mechanisms.
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The association of Maghreban-born French physicians announced that it will convene a meeting next May in Fes.
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Official sources in the Sudanese opposition Ummah Party announced that the Sudanese authorities detained eight students and activists who are followers of former Prime Minster Sadiq El-Mahdi, while preventing them from celebrating the anniversary of establishing El-Mahdi's government.
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Jordanian sources said that King Hussein informed Crown Prince Abdullah before his return the Mayo Clinic in the USA, of the importance of resuming work as usual.
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Ambassador Sayed Kasem El-Masri, Egypt's assistant foreign minister for multilateral international relations, arrived yesterday in Istanbul to represent Egypt in the meeting of the "Islamic group of eight", on the level of deputy foreign ministers. Egypt's ambassador in Turkey, Mahdi Fath Allah, said that during the two-day meeting, the participants will discuss methods of enhancing economic and commercial relations among the countries belonging to the group: Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, Iran, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia and Nigeria.
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Algerian President Liamine Zeroual has undergone comprehensive medical tests by X-ray. A statement by the Algerian Presidium said the results of the medical tests were good.
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Sudanese Minister of the Interior Lt. Gen. Abdul Rahim Muhammad Hussein arrived in Amman on Wednesday to take part in the meetings of the 16th session of the council of the Arab ministers of the interior due to start its work on Friday.
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Qatar's crown Prince Sheikh Jasem Bin Hamad al-Thani on Wednesday in Doha received British Foreign Office Minister Derek Fatchett, currently visiting Doha. The Gulf News Agency said the two sides discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and regional and international issues of mutual concern.
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