ArabicNews.Com Logo

Weekly Edition, Lebanon  -  Week of February 21, 2000
   Front Page
   Previous Week

 Category
Politics | Business and Economics | Local
 Country News
Algeria | Bahrain | Comoros | Djibouti | Egypt | Iraq | Jordan | Kuwait | Lebanon | Libya | Mauritania | Morocco | Oman | Palestine | Qatar | Syria | Saudi Arabia | Somalia | Sudan | Tunisia | United Arab Emirates | Yemen
 Search

News Calendar
 Resources
Weather
Food & Recipies
Book Store
Science and Technology
Phone Codes
Currency Exchange
Travel Alerts, Visa Info
Country Information
Free Subscription
  Subscription
Premium Subscription
Free Newsletter
 Marketplace
Advertising Info

Search using Kosmix, the web categorization engine


We are looking for sales & marketing representatives in different countries. Apply now!

Syria asks for reasons behind Jospin 's statement
Syria-Lebanon-France, Politics, 2/26/2000

Jospin tries to justify his statements
In an attempt to eliminate the adverse impact of his statements, the French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin, who justified Israel's aggressions against the infrastructure in Lebanon and described it as a reaction to operations carried out by the Lebanese national resistance which he considered as terrorists said today that his policy concerning Lebanon is identical to the main principles on the ground of which the French policy is run.
Lebanon-France, Politics, 2/26/2000

Lebanon protests French premier's statement describing Lebanese resistance as terrorism
A Lebanese official source on Friday stated that Lebanese Prime Minister Salim al-Hoss earlier in the day summoned the French ambassador to Lebanon, Philippe Le Ceurtier, and informed him of Lebanon's complaint over the statements made by French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin in Israel on Thursday.
Lebanon-France, Politics, 2/26/2000

Report: Fate of SLA militia members after Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon
The Israeli daily Yediot Ahronot said on Friday that it is probable that members of the pro-Israeli South Lebanon Army militia will be transferred from south Lebanon to Cyprus when the Israeli army withdraws from south Lebanon.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 2/26/2000

Barak and the withdrawal from south Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak said he is trying to reach an agreement concerning the withdrawal from south Lebanon during the period of time left until the date he set for such a withdrawal in July, saying that such an agreement will minimize casualties among the Israeli soldiers.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 2/26/2000

Al-Shara confers with Raban, Moratinos on current ME conditions
Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara on Thursday made a telephone call to Lebanese Prime Minister Salim al-Hoss during which he conveyed Syria's welcome to convening the meetings of the ordinary session of the AL council on the level of foreign ministers in Beirut on March 11.
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 2/25/2000

Wide condemnation for Levy's statements to set Lebanon ablaze
Lebanese Prime Minister Salim al-Hoss has condemned the aggressive statements made by Israeli Foreign Minister David Levy.
Lebanon-Regional, Politics, 2/25/2000

US criticizes Levy
The US on Thursday criticized Israeli Foreign Minister David Levy due to the statements he made before the Israeli Knesset on Wednesday in which he threatened to burn the Lebanese territories if the Lebanese resistance attacks the Israeli occupation forces in south Lebanon.
Lebanon-Israel-USA, Politics, 2/25/2000

Fontaine: Israel does not want peace
Lebanese President Emile Lahoud on Thursday in Beirut received the chairperson of the European Parliament, Nicole Fontaine, and members of her accompanying delegation.
Lebanon-European Union, Politics, 2/25/2000

Israel continues attacks against Lebanon, Beirut vows commitment to April Understanding, resistance
The Israeli occupation forces on Thursday renewed their attacks against areas adjacent to the occupied part of south Lebanon.
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 2/25/2000

Mubarak's Lebanon visit, important
"President Hosni Mubarak's visit to Lebanon has a political significance and is regarded as a bold development in the Egyptian stance as Egypt has a weight at the Arab and international levels," Egyptian People's Assembly Speaker Ahmed Fathi Sorour told the Egyptian Community on Thursday.
Egypt-Lebanon, Politics, 2/25/2000

King Abdullah telephones Lahoud
King Abdullah of Jordan on Wednesday telephoned Lebanese President Emile Lahoud. King Abdullah stressed Jordan's backing for the "brothers" in Lebanon after the recent Israeli aggressions.
Jordan-Lebanon, Politics, 2/24/2000

Lebanese premier gets message of support from French counterpart
Lebanese Prime Minister Salim al-Hoss on Wednesday received a message from French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin dealing with the current situation in Lebanon following the recent Israeli aggression.
Lebanon-France, Politics, 2/24/2000

AL council to be held in Lebanon, March 11 and 12 in solidarity with the Lebanese people
Lebanese Premier Salim al-Hoss on Wednesday welcomed the convening of the next meeting of the Arab League council on the level of the foreign ministers on March 11 and 12 in Beirut.
Regional-Lebanon, Politics, 2/24/2000

Arab members of Israeli Knesset argue against aggressions on Lebanon
The Israeli Knesset on Wednesday witnessed tough wrangling between Israeli Foreign Minister David Levy and Arab members of the Israeli Knesset over the Israeli recent strikes against Lebanese civilian installations.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 2/24/2000

Lebanese territories seized by Israel since 1938
A Lebanese citizen has submitted to the Lebanese Foreign Ministry documents which prove his ownership since before the 1940s of lands of an area of 3,000 square kilometers that is at the present situated near the international borders between Israel and Lebanon.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 2/24/2000

Israel continues attacks against south Lebanon
Israeli warplanes on Wednesday flew intensively over the western Bekaa area, carrying out tens of provocative and mock raids at a low altitude and dropping thermal balloons to avoid the Lebanese army's anti-aircraft fire.
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 2/24/2000

Baz visits Lebanon soon
"Presidential Political Advisor Dr. Osama Al-Baz is due to visit Lebanon in two weeks to follow up the implementation of President Hosni Mubarak's initiative during his lightning Saturday's visit to Labanon for the reconstruction of power plants," Al Diar newspaper said Tuesday.
Egypt-Lebanon, Politics, 2/23/2000

Kuwait ready to attend any Arab summit, even with Iraq
Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah has told Lebanese President Emile Lahoud and Prime Minister Salim al-Hoss of his country's political and financial backing for Lebanon in confrontation of the repeated Israeli aggressions against the Lebanese people and installations.
Kuwait-Lebanon, Politics, 2/23/2000

Al-Sharaa holds telephone talks with al-Hoss, Ivanov
Lebanese Premier and Foreign Minister Salim al-Hoss on Tuesday spoke on the telephone with Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa.
Syria-Lebanon-Russia, Politics, 2/23/2000

Arab League to meet in Beirut in support of lebanon
In a first initiative of the kind, the Arab League has chosen to hold its ministerial council next March 12-13 in Lebanon to support the host country in the face of Israeli raids.
Lebanon-Regional, Politics, 2/23/2000

Berri: The Lebanese resistance is not only Hizbullah
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri asserted that his country needs a neutral arena in which to declare facts about the Israeli attacks on his country.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 2/23/2000

Israeli continues shelling south Lebanon areas
On Tuesday morning, Israeli gunboats opened fire with heavy artillery on the highway and farms in al-Mansouri area, south of Tyre.
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 2/23/2000

Jordanian king condemns Israeli strikes against Lebanon
King Abdullah II of Jordan has condemned the recent Israeli attacks against the Lebanese civilian installations, saying that these strikes are not justified.
Jordan-Lebanon, Politics, 2/22/2000

Kuwaiti FM arrives in Beirut today
Lebanese official sources on Monday said that Kuwaiti Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah will arrive today in Beirut on a one -day official visit to Lebanon.
Lebanon-Kuwait, Politics, 2/22/2000

Kuwaiti defense minister confers with Lebanese, French military men
Kuwaiti Deputy Premier and Defense Minister Sheikh Salem al-Sabah met on Monday in Kuwait with the chief of staff of the Lebanese Army, Lt. Gen. Samir al-Qadi. The Kuwaiti Army's chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Ali al-Moumin, and the Lebanese ambassador to Kuwait attended the meeting.
Kuwait-Lebanon-France, Politics, 2/22/2000

Mubarak gives directives for repairing Lebanese power plants
"President Hosni Mubarak has decided that repairing the Lebanese power plants damaged by the recent Israeli raids should start immediately," Information Minister Safwat Al-Sherif said on Monday.
Egypt-Lebanon, Politics, 2/22/2000

Weizman and Israel's withdrawal from South Lebanon
Israeli President Ezer Weizman has stated that the chance should be given to the Israeli prime minister and to the army to find out the way that will lead to pulling the Israeli Army's forces out from south Lebanon.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 2/22/2000

Israel continues its violation of Lebanese airspace
Israeli warplanes on Monday flew over southern Lebanese areas intensively and at low altitude.
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 2/22/2000

Egyptian, Lebanese presidents call for Israel's withdrawal from south Lebanon, Golan
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Lebanese President Emile Lahoud have asserted the need for Arab unity and for strengthening the Lebanese- Syrian inseparability on all negotiation tracks.
Egypt-Lebanon, Politics, 2/21/2000

Mubarak's visit aims at preventing future Israeli attacks against Lebanon
Amidst large-scale Arab satisfaction with President Mubarak's historic visit to Lebanon, official Arab mass media are unanimous that the visit was well-timed reflecting Arab support for Lebanon.
Egypt-Lebanon, Politics, 2/21/2000

Egypt reconstructs destroyed Lebanese electric stations
Egyptian Prime Minister Atef Ebeid has announced that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will review today with members of the Egyptian Cabinet the detailed programs for rebuilding and maintaining the Lebanese power stations which were destroyed as a result of the recent Israeli aggression against Lebanon.
Egypt-Lebanon, Politics, 2/21/2000

Emir of Kuwait confers with Lebanese Army's chief of staff
Kuwait-Lebanon, Politics, 2/21/2000

The aim behind escalation in Lebanon
A high-ranking French source told the Lebanese daily al-Mistaqbil on Saturday that the April Understanding committee will convene its meetings very soon and that Paris is in continued contact with the United States, whose representative currently chairs the committee's rotating presidency.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 2/21/2000

US source and demonstration in Lebanon
A US source told Monte Carlo Radio on Saturday that the US has confidence in the ability of the Lebanese government to ensure the safety and protection of the diplomatic corps.
Lebanon-Israel-USA, Politics, 2/21/2000

Barak criticizes Arab backing for Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has criticized what he described as the campaign of provocation in the Arab world against Israel, asserting that this provocation will have an adverse impact on the Middle East peace process.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 2/21/2000


Last Week's Articles                                                                                                                                                    
Advertise on ArabicNews.com. MyFlowers.com sold more than $2700 of flowers in one month advertising on ArabicNews.com! Make your company, and products a success. Special rate for new and small business. Inquire!Advertising Info




Platinum Wedding Rings

Mp3 Downloads

Copyright & other notices
Copyright © 1995-2003 Arabic News.com, All Rights Reserved.
Send comments & suggestions to the webmaster. ArabicNews.com and ArabicNews are trademarks of ArabicNews.com