Lebanese resistance attacks against Israeli, Lahd positions in December 1998
The Lebanese resistance on Monday afternoon attacked the pro-Israeli South Lebanon Army militia position in al-Qasir in the central sector. In a statement, the Lebanese resistance said that one of its groups used heavy machine-gun fire and missiles in the attack.
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 2/2/1999
Ramsey Clark starts campaign in Cairo to free Omar Abd El-Rahman
Former US Attorney Generral Ramsey Clark, who defends the chief of the Egyptian Islamic Group, Sheikh Omar Abd El-Rahman who is jailed in America, is starting a visit to Cairo aimed at releasing the blind Sheikh.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 2/2/1999
Chief of Staff of the French Navy Visits Morocco
Crown Prince Sidi Mohamed, coordinator of the bureaus and services of the general staff of the Royal Armed Forces, received here Monday Admiral Lefebre, chief of staff of the French navy who is on a three-day visit in Morocco.
Morocco-France, Military, 2/2/1999
Syrian PNF discuss Arab conditions
Chaired by Syrian Vice President Muhammad Zuheir Masharqa, the Progressive National Front in Syria held a meeting. Members of the PNF listened to a comprehensive political report read by Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa which dealt with a number of questions raised in the Arab, regional and international arenas.
Syria-Regional, Politics, 2/2/1999
Sudan to join IGAD meetings with peace in south and Somalia on agenda
The Sudanese government announced that it will participate in the meetings of the 18th session of the ministerial council of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development, to be held in Djibouti on February 6
Sudan-North Africa, Politics, 2/2/1999
UN assembly holds another session on Israel's illegal settlements
The General Assembly may reconvene as early as this Friday an emergency special session on illegal Israeli practices in the Occupied Palestinian territory, diplomats said on Monday.
Regional, Politics, 2/2/1999
Lebanese premier comments on Israeli FM remarks on negotiations
Lebanese Prime Minister Salim al-Hoss has asserted that Israel's repeated attempts to separate the Lebanese and Syrian tracks in the Middle East peace process will eventually fail because the "unity of the two tracks is a political decision supported by a unanimous Lebanese will."
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 2/2/1999
$1 billion for developing Gulf Air fleet
The regional bureau for the Gulf Air office in Cairo announced privatizing a billion dollar for implementing plans for developing the company's fleet and its services.
Bahrain, Business, 2/2/1999
Canterbury archbishop meets Lebanese officials
chairman of the Lebanese Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Adnan al-Qassar, said that the newly-established center will be the "reference in settling disputes."
Lebanon-UK, Politics, 2/2/1999
Over 29,000 Moroccan Pilgrims to Head for Islam's Holy Shrines in Saudi Arabia
More than 29,000 Moroccan nationals will perform the annual pilgrimage in the Muslim holy shrines in Saudi Arabia, where over two million pilgrims from the world will flock this year, the Moroccan press reported.
Morocco-Saudi Arabia, Religion, 2/2/1999
Moroccan people should be thankful to god that its rivers stem from its own territory, says King Hassan
King Hassan II on Monday said that the Moroccan people should be thankful to God that all its rivers stem from within its own borders.
Morocco, Economics, 2/2/1999
Moroccan parliamentary delegation meets Japanese officials
The Moroccan parliamentary delegation which is currently visiting Japan had Sunday in Tokyo talks with several Japanese officials on cooperation prospects between the two countries in the economic, cultural and political fields.
Morocco-Japan, Politics, 2/2/1999
Syria rejects any change in Iraq that comes from outside
Syrian Minister of Information Mohammed Salman stated yesterday that Damascus is against any change in Iraq that comes from outside.
Syria, Politics, 2/2/1999
Shaath calls for peaceful solution to Iraq crisis
The minister for international planning and cooperation in the Palestinian government, Nabil Shaath, has expressed his hope of reaching a peaceful settlement to the Iraq crisis.
Palestine, Politics, 2/2/1999
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