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Basyouni: There is a chance for a Palestinian - Israeli agreement
Mohammed Basyouni, Egypt's ambassador in Israel said that there is still a chance for the Palestinian - Israeli sides to reach an agreement on the mechanism of implementing Wye accord.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 9/3/1999
Palestinian - Israeli sides have not reached agreement on Wye accord
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa and US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright held a press conference yesterday evening in Alexandria, during which they talked about the latest developments in the peace process in light of Palestinian - Israeli negotiations aimed at reaching a program to implement the Wye River agreement.
Egypt-Palestine-USA, Politics, 9/3/1999
Seven years of sanctions did not destroy Libyan living standards
Libya, which celebrated on September1 the 30th anniversary of leader Moammar Gaddafi's rule, could eliminate the effects of seven years of UN sanctions, thanks to continuous exportation of its oil.
Libya, Politics, 9/3/1999
Rabat responds to criticism from Algerian president
The Moroccan government has expressed its astonishment and wonder at the criticism made by the Algerian President Abdul Aziz Bouteflika against Morocco during which he accused it of sheltering Islamists gunmen. Morocco also reiterated its desire to establish natural relations between the two states.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 9/3/1999
Austria to reopen its embassy in Beirut
The Lebanese foreign ministry was informed on Thursday by the Austrian government that it will reopen its embassy in Beirut this month.
Lebanon-Austria, Politics, 9/3/1999
Saudi Arabia asserts importance of joint work to achieve peace
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz has underlined the importance of joint Arab activities to achieve a just and comprehensive peace that provides for restoring Arab rights.
Saudi Arabia-Regional, Politics, 9/3/1999
Tunisian olive oil exports increase dramatically
Tunisian official statistics indicated a strong increase in the value of olive oil exports from Tunis within the first seven months of 1999 to reach 216.3 million dinars (1 US dollar = 1.19 dinar) compared to 121.5 million dinars in the same period last year.
Tunisia, Economics, 9/3/1999
Al-Rawabdeh: Syrian-Jordanian relations are at their best
Jordanian Prime Minister Abdul Raouf al-Rawabdeh has stressed Jordan's stand in backing Syria and Jordan in order to restore their occupied territories and complete rights.
Jordan-Syria, Politics, 9/3/1999
Iraq calls on US delegation to be eyewitness to extermination of Iraqis
Iraq has called on the US parliamentary delegation currently visiting the country to be an eyewitness to the extermination of the people of Iraq by the US.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/3/1999
Japan plans to intensify its presence in Middle East, North Africa
Japanese diplomatic sources said on Wednesday that a meeting including government's officials, businessmen and representatives of trade and industrial companies and groups in Japan will be held in Vienna by the beginning of next week to evaluate the Japanese strategy in the Middle east and the Arab states as well as to study prospects in intensifying the Japanese political and economic presence in the two areas.
Regional-Japan, Politics, 9/3/1999
Portugal seeks to renew fishery agreement with Morocco
A Portuguese diplomatic source said that his country seeks to discuss the ratification of a new accord allowing Portuguese ships to fish in Moroccan waters by the end of the current agreement in November.
Morocco-Portugal, Economics, 9/3/1999
Lebanese prime minister discuss Albright visit with Syrian foreign minister
The two ministers made consultations relating to current developments in light of the current Israeli escalation, the visit of the US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright to the region and the coming session of the AL council.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 9/3/1999
Egyptian business delegation to visit Indonesia as trade increases by 23 percent
The Indonesia embassy in Cairo is organizing a working visit for a number of Egyptian businessmen to hold talks and consultations with their Indonesian counterparts on the establishment of mutual projects for investment and trade. These consultations will take place on the sidelines of the 14th annual Indonesian conference held on October 20 - 24 in Jakarta.
Egypt-Indonesia, Business, 9/3/1999
Political consultations between Egypt, Uzbekistan
The Undersecretary of Foreign Ministry in Uzbekistan, Abd El-Samad Hidarouf, is due to visit Cairo on September 7 - 10, during which the second session of political consultations is to be held between the two countries' foreign ministries. The Egyptian side is to be chaired by Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister for European Affairs Fathi El-Shazely.
Egypt-Uzbekistan, Politics, 9/3/1999
Official in Sudanese National Conference confirms existence of extremists in the party
An official in ruling Sudan's National Conference Party said there are extremists the party who are against the national reconciliation process.
Sudan, Politics, 9/3/1999
AL stresses opposition to Iraq sanctions
Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid on Thursday sent an urgent message to Iraqi Foreign Minister Muhammad Saeed al-Sahaf pertaining to certain ideas debated by Iraq and the AL in the course of the dialogue between the two sides.
Iraq-Regional-USA, Politics, 9/3/1999
Iraqi opposition delegation arrives in New York next week
Well-informed sources in London said that a delegation representing the Iraqi opposition will head next week for New York where they will meet with UN members, especially members at the UN Security Council in order to discuss developments concerning the Iraqi question.
Iraq, Politics, 9/3/1999
Two French hostages in Yemen freed
Security sources in the Yemeni government said that a French diplomat and his wife, who were abducted by Yemeni tribes more than 10 days ago, were released on Thursday.
Yemen-France, Politics, 9/3/1999
Iraqi opposition demand the Pope not visit Iraq
The Iraqi opposition urged yesterday Pope John Paul II not to visit Iraq, whose people are suffering from international sanctions, blaming the Iraqi government for the suffering.f
Iraq, Politics, 9/3/1999
Hamas leaders will be detained upon arriving in Jordan
Jordanian Minister of the Interior Nayef al-Qadi said on Thursday that leaders of the Islamic resistance movement, Hamas, currently visiting Iran, against whom arrest warrants were issued will be immediately arrested when they return to Jordan.
Jordan, Politics, 9/3/1999
Continued Israeli raids against south Lebanon
Lebanese President Emile Lahoud has asserted Lebanon's commitment to its national principles regarding the peace process. He asserted unity of the Lebanese peace track with Syria, adding that "Lebanon is concerned with the establishment of just and comprehensive peace in the region."
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 9/3/1999
Signs of relaxation in Iraqi - Iranian relations
Signs of relaxation have appeared yesterday in the relations between Iraq and Iran as talks are to resume on exchange of prisoners.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 9/3/1999
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US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright is to arrive in Damascus tomorrow morning on a short visit to Syria amid her Middle East tour. The director of US Cultural Center in Damascus told Syrian radio that following her arrival, Albright is going to meet with Syrian President Hafez al-Assad to discuss recent developments concerning the peace process on the Syrian track and developments to move the process forward.
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Ruler of Kuwait Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah yesterday received a message from Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz. The message was conveyed by Saudi Minister of Finance and National Economy Ibrahim Bin Abdul Aziz al-Assaf, during his meeting with Sheikh Jaber in Kuwait on Thursday.
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Gulf diplomatic sources told the London-based al-Hayat daily that the chief of the Jordanian royal court, Abdul Karim al-Kabareti, will arrive in Saudi Arabia on Saturday to deliver a message to Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz, only saying that the message relates to common interests and Arab conditions in general in the framework of exchanging views between the Jordanian and Saudi leaders.
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The Tunisian markets and governmental bodies have returned to normal working daily hours after after two months in which they adopted a half work day during the summer.
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Ethiopian forces on Thursday deterred an Eritrean attack against Ethiopian positions in Chin Keren areas on the central front of Zalambess. AFP quoted the spokesman for the Ethiopian government as saying in a statement on Thursday that the attack started on Wednesday night and ended on Thursday morning. The statement added that the fighting front is calm at the present, but it has not known yet whether the attack resulted in deaths or injuries.
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