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Successful discussions for Mubarak and Abdullah
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz headed a concluding discussion session attended by members of the Saudi and Egyptian delegation.
Egypt-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 6/7/1999
Algerian Islamic Salvation Army throws down its weapons
The Algerian Islamic Salvation Army, the military wing of the prohibited Islamic Salvation Front, said it is absolutely stopping violence and armed actions against the government.
Algeria, Politics, 6/7/1999
UAE warns Gulf states of Iran
The United Arab Emirates has warned the Gulf Cooperation Council member states against strengthening their relations with Iran.
United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 6/7/1999
Emir of Bahrain pardons a group of security criminals
The emir of Bahrain, Sheikh Hamad Bin Issa al-Khaleifa, has released a pardon for a group of detained persons who were involved in "security crimes against the society during the acts of violence took place in the country during the past years."
Bahrain, Politics, 6/7/1999
Burkina Faso will continue to press for exclusion of Sahrawi republic from OAU
Burkina Faso said it will continue to press for the exclusion from the Organization of African Unity (OAU) of the Sahrawi Republic (SADR), self-proclaimed by the Polisario.
Morocco-Burkina Faso, Politics, 6/7/1999
Jordanian king meets with Syrian transport minister
The Syrian minister told the king about what was agreed upon during the meetings of the Syrian and Jordanian sides and the results of works of the general assembly of the Syrian-Jordanian Maritime Transport Company (SJMTC) and the Syrian Jordanian Company for Maritime Navigation (SJCMN).
Jordan-Syria, Politics, 6/7/1999
Moussa meets with US ambassador to Israel
Walker said after the meeting that he reviewed with Moussa the situation in the area in light of the latest developments in Israel, adding that he conveyed special remarks regarding Israeli Prime Minister-elect Ehud Barak's tendencies and the future of the peace process in light of these tendencies.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 6/7/1999
Shaath: We will determine the date of the state's declaration soon
The Arab committee concerned with the formula of the Palestinian constitution convened a meeting under the chairmanship of Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid that was attended by Palestinian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Nabil Shaath.
Palestine, Politics, 6/7/1999
Barak and a peace plan with Syria
Orient Radio's correspondent in the occupied Arab territories quoted Israeli press sources as saying that Israeli Prime Minister-elect Ehud Barak has a plan ready, built on a many-stage schedule, for making peace with Syria.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 6/7/1999
Iraq confirms readiness to normalize relations with Kuwait, Saudi Arabia
Nizar Hamdoum, the under secretary of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry, stated that his country will not cooperate with the UN Security Council for free, saying that uplifting the sanctions imposed on Iraq is considered a condition for future cooperation with the council.
Iraq, Politics, 6/7/1999
Lebanese president visits liberated Jezzine, resistance escalated
President Emile Lahoud of Lebanon on Saturday stressed Syria's support for Lebanon and the unity of the position among the Lebanese people and army.
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 6/7/1999
Moussa meets with head of World Economic Forum
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa met with Klaus Schwab, head of the World Economic Forum, who said in answering a question regarding whether the matter of convening the economic conference for regional cooperation for North Africa and the Middle East will be discussed in light of the assumption of the Israeli new government to the power, "We are waiting to see a real progress for peace."
Egypt-International, Economics, 6/7/1999
Tunisia's adherence to Moroccan-Egyptian free trade area contemplated
The possibility of extending the Moroccan-Egyptian free trade area to Tunisia will be examined by the Moroccan-Egyptian business council to convene its second session in Rabat this week.
Tunisia-Maghreb, Economics, 6/7/1999
Report: Syrian-US contacts to revive the Middle East peace process
An Egyptian weekly said on Sunday that Syrian-US contacts have been made during the past few days with the objective of revive the Middle East peace process following the formation of the new Israeli government.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 6/7/1999
Egypt prohibits importing of chicken form EU
Egyptian Minister of Trade and Supply Ahmed Goweili announced yesterday that Egypt is halting imports of chicken, eggs and their derivatives from the countries of European Union.
Egypt-Belgium, Economics, 6/7/1999
Jordanian Premier confers with British official
During the meeting, al-Rawabdeh stressed his government's desire to strengthen relations with Britain. He expressed his appreciation for the understanding and backing shown by Blair's government and the sympathy concerning the economic situation in Jordan.
Jordan-UK, Politics, 6/7/1999
Morocco determined to fructify cooperation with African countries
Morocco said it was determined to fructify economic cooperation with five African countries toured last week by Moroccan Prime Minister, Abderrahmane Youssoufi.
Morocco-Africa, Politics, 6/7/1999
Newspaper reports new Israeli government's guidelines
An Israeli newspaper reported yesterday on the outline of the policy of the future Israeli government chaired by Prime Minister-elect Ehud Barak.
Israel, Politics, 6/7/1999
EU Middle East envoy denies secret talks between Syria, Israel
The European Union's Middle East peace process envoy, Miguel Moratinos, has denied any secret negotiations between Syria and the Israeli government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last year.
Syria-European Union, Politics, 6/7/1999
In Asmara, Sudanese opposition leaders discuss draft agreements with government
The meeting of the Sudanese Democratic National Alliance comprising opposition leaders, chaired by Mohamed Othman El-Merghani is to be held today in Asmara to discuss a draft agreement presented by the Sudanese government.
Sudan, Politics, 6/7/1999
Iraq reiterates non-cooperation with inspection teams formed by UN Security Council
Iraq restated that it will not cooperate with the different committees formed by the United Nations Security Council to discuss the Iraq issue unless economic sanctions are fully lifted.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 6/7/1999
Escalated armed attacks to topple Saddam inside Iraq
The London-based al-Sharq al-Awsat daily revealed, according to Iraqi sources it described as well-informed, that there is a political organization inside Iraq which works to topple the "regime" by means of armed struggle.
Iraq, Politics, 6/7/1999
Ethiopian attack against Somali city
An armored Ethiopian contingent on Sunday attacked the city of Board Hudo, in southern Somalia following fierce battles that enabled the Ethiopians to control the city of Luke.
Somalia-Ethiopia, Politics, 6/7/1999
The first round of world handball tournament to conclude today
The first round of the World Handball Championship is to conclude today in Cairo. The tournament will last in Egypt through the middle of the current month.
Egypt-International, Sports, 6/7/1999
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Palestinian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Nabil Shaath said US first lady Hillary Clinton will visit the Palestinian areas on June 25 and that the two-day visit comes as part of a tour, during which she will visit Jordan and Israel. Shaath added in statements on Friday that the Palestinian - American joint committee will convene a series of meetings on June 23. He said these meetings will pave the way for the meeting of the Palestinian - American higher committee headed by the Palestinian President Yasser Arafat and US President Bill Clinton in July.
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Qatar's Court of Cassation on Sunday warned the Israeli trade representation office in Doha to evacuate the building it has occupied following a case filed by the owner of the building. The court ruled for the evacuation of the building and the intervention of security forces if necessary to carry out the court sentence.
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Moroccan Human Rights Minister Mohamed Aujjar conferred Sunday in Cairo with Arab League Secretary General, Esmat Abdul Meguid, on Morocco's human rights experience and efforts to promote democracy and rule of the law.
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Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmad Attaf on Sunday in Algiers discussed with the secretary general of the Organization of African Unity, Salem Ahmad Salem, current preparations to convene the OAU's 35th session in Algiers on July 12 - 14.
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Syrian President Hafez al-Assad on Sunday at al-Chaab palace received the new ambassadors of eleven states who handed him their credentials as ambassadors for their countries to Syria. The newly-accredited ambassadors in Damascus represent Sweden, Tunisia, Japan, Libya, Turkey, Norway, Spain, Brazil the US, India and Iran.
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The Iraqi government is currently discussing devising a plan to develop its harbors, and there is a strong trend for giving the private sector contracts for developing and running these harbors.
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King Abdullah Bin Hussein of Jordan on Sunday received a message from Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh during which Saleh extended an invitation to King Abdullah to visit Yemen.
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Qatar's Crown Prince Sheikh Jasem Bin Hamad al-Thani started a three-day official visit to France on Sunday. The Gulf News Agency said a high-ranking official is accompanying Sheikh Jasem in his visit to France.
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Jordanian King Abdullah Bin Hussein today receives Sultan Qaboos Bin Saeed of Oman, who is in the Jordanian coastal city of Aqaba on a two-day official visit, his second within four months.
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The Libyan government started establishing a free trade zone in the country near Misratah harbor in western Libya, regarding which a formal decree is expected to be issued soon by the minister of trade and economy to determine work on the new free trade zone and the procedures that must be ratified by the investors in the zone.
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The Algerian daily al-Shaab issued on Sunday said that Algerian security forces killed eight gunmen from the Armed Islamic Group during a vast mopping-up operation carried out by Algerian security sources in the suburbs of Khamis Melyana in Ain Defla province, 146 km from the capital, Algiers.
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