Arabic News Weekly Edition for Local, 9/1/1997
Weekly Edition, Local - Week of September 1, 1997
- After fights, exchanges of bodies
Hizbullah's leader said that his party was ready to negotiate an exchange with Israel for what remains from the Israelis. Lebanon, Military, 9/6/1997 - Recent study sees military action on Syrian-Turkish water issue impossible
The most recent study by the Syrian researcher Abdel Aziz Al-Mansour emphasized that water was and still is a source for conflict, not cooperation, in Syrian-Turkish relations. Fertile Crescent Region, Analysis, 9/6/1997 - Unidentified Flying Objects may hit your head
You stroll along the sidewalk, peacefully breathing the polluted air and maybe making plans for the day. Everything seems normal until someone hits you suddenly on the head and almost knocks you out. Lebanon, Essay, 9/6/1997 - East Africa and problems of droughts and floods
Water is a precious commodity in east Africa, where the threat of drought is never far away. North Africa Region, Agriculture, 9/6/1997 - 15 female students at Al-Ahfad university flogged by Sudanese police
The policemen took 40 female students to a police station where 25 students were released and 15 flogged on the pretext that that they were wearing trousers. Sudan, Judicial, 9/6/1997 - Seven bombs left by Israelis
Lebanese authorities warned repeatedly people from going near strange objects, saying Israeli commandos left bombs. Lebanon, Military, 9/6/1997 - Yesterday's events move all
The failure of the Israeli commandos who landed in a village south of Sidon yesterday shortly after midnight was the object of speeches and contacts all day long. Lebanon, Military, 9/6/1997 - Transfered far from home, bus driver attempts suicide
Egyptian passengers in a public bus were shocked last week when the driver stopped the bus on the Ksar El Nil bridge and got out. Egypt, Local, 9/6/1997 - farmer is dead from playing with Guns
A young farmer in upper Egypt accidentally killed himself. Egypt, Local, 9/6/1997 - Opening ceremony of Junior World Cup
Each group of teams will have their opening ceremony in the respective cities where they are scheduled to play. Egypt, Sports, 9/6/1997 - Israeli commandos' attack on Amal base near Sidon ends in failure
Israeli commandos landed in a village south of Sidon shortly after midnight and engaged resistance fighters in a fierce battle for more than an hour. Lebanon, Military, 9/5/1997 - Netanyahu willing to enter south Lebanon negotiations
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed a willingness to negotiate the withdrawal, including the possiblitiy of talking with Hizbullah. Lebanon, Breaking News, 9/5/1997 - Blast follow-up
The soldier yelled at the driver, ordering him of the car, after he asked for identification papers. Mohammed, a Ford Transit taxi driver, is used to Israeli roadblocks. Palestine, Analysis, 9/5/1997 - Triple suicide bombings put a question mark on peace
The triple suicide bombings put a question mark on the peace process, which seemed to be evolving in a positive way before the explosions. Israel, International, 9/5/1997 - Has Cairo thwarted Mandela's mediating efforts between Sudan and Uganda?
A Sudanese government spokesman said he believed that the aim of Mousa's Pretoria visit is to thwart the Sudanese president's visit and to keep the war in the Sudanese south ablaze. Sudan-Egypt, Analysis, 9/5/1997 - 23 citizens and 14 extremists were killed in Algeria
The attack drove citizens from the village to leave their homes and search for safer places in neighboring villages. Algeria, Local, 9/5/1997 - Four Jordanians arrested for circulating Kuwaiti notes
Four Jordanians have been arrested in Amman for circulating Kuwaiti notes of 10 KD denomination that are no longer legal tender. Jordan, Local, 9/5/1997 - Palestinians demonstrate against lack of help
The union called on donor countries to put an end to the financial crisis that threatens Palestinians' health and education in Lebanon. Lebanon, Local, 9/5/1997 - An Archaeological Site in Sinai
Sinai Archaeological Center will be unique, as Egypt establishes it to train archaeologists for excavation works according to the most advanced technologies. Egypt, History, 9/5/1997 - Albright to meet Gulf foreign ministers
Albright will also meet with Saudi Arabia's foreign minister. Gulf Region, International, 9/5/1997 - New Hospital at Nabatiyeh
The hospital, whose land is a donation from the municipal corporation of the city, is large and is designed according to very modern architectural criteria Lebanon, Local, 9/5/1997 - Alfi vs. Hussien case press ban
Al Shaab editor-in-chief Magdy Hussein, had been leading a fierce campaign against the interior minister over one month ago, accusing him of corruption. Egypt, Judicial, 9/5/1997 - Suicide bombing in Israel - a thorough dissection
It was just like any other suicide bomb attack. The cluster of police and border police units that were scattered all over the site of the explosion in West Jerusalem's busiest commercial street. Israel, Analysis, 9/4/1997 - Israel shells Lebanese civilian areas with artillery
The shelling was accompanied by Israeli warplanes' sorties over Nabatieh and al Toufah districts. Lebanon, Military, 9/4/1997 - Libya calls for establishing an African economic union
The conference could create a nucleus for the establishment of an African economic union that could later expand. Libya, Analysis, 9/4/1997 - 60 fundamentalists killed in Algeria.
UN spokesman Fred Echkhard denied information that Annan said that the Algeria unrest could no longer he regarded as an internal affair. Algeria, Local, 9/4/1997 - Sultanate of Oman as the Switzerland of Arabia
The Sultanate of Oman is a harmonious bled of modernity tempered with traditional values. Oman, Culture, 9/4/1997 - Trial of seven alleged collaborators postponed
The permanent military court postponed until October 10 the trial of seven defendants suspected of collaborating with Israel and passing information to the enemy. Lebanon, Judicial, 9/4/1997 - Bombs explode in Ben Yehuda Mall
At 3 p.m. local time, 3 bombs exploded on Ben Yehuda street in West Jerusalem in the very crowded market. Israel, Breaking News, 9/4/1997 - 2 Israelis killed in Jerusalem
Israeli radio said that the assailants apparently were Palestinian pro-militant groups, but a police statement said it was not clear yet whether the assailants were militants or criminals. Palestine, Local, 9/4/1997 - I am going to the army
Imposing military service is a most efficient way to hinder delinquency Lebanon, Essay, 9/4/1997 - Bosra festival
Bosra International Festival opened on September 1 and continues through September 15, 1997. Syria, Culture, 9/4/1997 - Hizbullah assaults returned
Hizbullah guerrillas staged three assaults on Israeli positions in the occupied zone which were matched by the bombardment of areas facing the zone by Israeli artillery. Lebanon, Military, 9/4/1997 - Toxic waste may put Beirut water supply at great risk
Greenpeace discovered that three companies are dumping huge quantities of waste above Beirut River. Lebanon, Local, 9/3/1997 - Boys injured after sheep explodes shell
Two youngsters were wounded when an old mortar shell accidentally exploded near Majdal Sham. Lebanon, Local, 9/3/1997 - Accused for spying, Syrian student's requests rejected
Israeli occupation authorities continued to reject any meeting to be held between detained Syrian student Elham Abu Saleh and her relatives. Syria, Judicial, 9/3/1997 - Palestinians on hunger strike over cuts in relief and education services
A group of 15 Palestinians representing popular committees and Palestinian women's and students' associations went on a hunger strike. Palestine, Local, 9/3/1997 - Algerian woman brutally killed
A policeman found an Algerian woman killed, after her throat was cut. Algeria, Local, 9/3/1997 - Preparations underway for Lattakia festival
The festival's activities include an opening ceremony, a carnival and a panorama of Ugarit daily life. Syria, Culture, 9/3/1997 - Emiriti club to hold training camp in Syria
The Al Ain volleyball club of United Arab Emirates will hold a joint training camp with the central army club. United Arab Emirates, Sports, 9/3/1997 - British Areospace signs Sea Skua contract
The Sea Skua missiles will be fitted on fast patrol boats which are presently on order. Kuwait, Military, 9/3/1997 - Al Cham Palaces tennis tournament opens tomorrow
Thirty champs representing brotherly and friendly countries will take part in the event. Syria, Sports, 9/3/1997 - Al Wafaa tournament opens in Deir Zour
The fourth Al Wafaa football tournament was opened in the presence of Dr. Bashar Al Assad. Syria, Sports, 9/3/1997 - Further Israeli aggressions on Lebanon
Israeli occupation troops continued to attack areas adjacent to the occupied strip of south Lebanon. Lebanon, Military, 9/3/1997 - Israel and U.S. use the minority card to pressure Egypt
One of the distinctive characteristics of the strategy of the British colonization of Egypt was to divide the national front through religion, but this strategy had never worked. Egypt, Analysis, 9/2/1997 - Minister warns situation in Algeria could escalate to civil war
The Algerian minister of trade said that the terrorism which is continuing in Algeria is driving the country to a very bloody situation. Algeria-Syria, Local, 9/2/1997 - Algeria slaughters continue
An Algeria newspaper reported yesterday that more than 50 people were killed in Algeria. Algeria, Local, 9/2/1997 - Phosphate barge's sinking threatens Nile drinking water
An Egyptian barge carrying phosphates sank in the Nile River, 92 km from Cairo. Egypt, Local, 9/2/1997 - New theaters coming to Kuwait
Kuwait is planning to build 15 theatres throughout the country in the next five years. Kuwait, Local, 9/2/1997 - Under-17 soccer championship to open Thursday
During the last two days, intensive meetings were held by senior media officials on the form of the opening ceremony. Egypt, Sports, 9/2/1997 - Lebanese resistance attacks occupation troops, pays last respects to its dead
Lebanese resistance-men used rocket propelled grenades and heavy machine gun fire in attacks on an Israeli military position in Rashaf in the occupied South. Lebanon, Military, 9/2/1997 - The month of anxiety
Panic is the word that best describes the mood of families with young children at the beginning of September, the month that announces the approach of the new school year. Lebanon, Essay, 9/2/1997 - After being permitted to export oil for food, Iraq uses oil to achieve political goals
Iraq turned a new page with international companies as it decided that economic cooperation with Arab and Western companies will depend on how this cooperation will service Iraqi political interests. Iraq, Analysis, 9/1/1997 - Israel renews attacks on Lebanon
Security sources said that the occupation positions bombarded several towns. Lebanon, Military, 9/1/1997 - Two teenagers die, one injured in hand grenade accident
The victims had reportedly been playing with the grenade. Lebanon, Local, 9/1/1997 - Demonstrations and more arrests in occupied Golan
Israeli occupation troops arrested four citizens from Majdal Shams after they protested against the court verdict providing for the extension of the detention of Syrian student Elham Abu Saleh. Syria, Judicial, 9/1/1997 - Advertisement limitation with exceptions
Lebanese television channels reported that the government has decided to forbid advertisements in the streets. Lebanon, Local, 9/1/1997 - One killed, one injured in explosion in Iraq
An old missile dating to the Gulf war in 1991 exploded in al Qadisyiah, near Baghdad. Iraq, Local, 9/1/1997 - Yemen tried 11 persons over bomb attack Yemen, 9/1/1997
- They are crying for dishes
As a result of recent orders that stopped many Lebanese television channels and radio stations from broadcasting, the Lebanese people have a feeling of suffocation. Lebanon, Essay, 9/1/1997 - Palestinain claims Israeli soldier stabbed himself
The P.A denied a claim by an Israeli soldier that a Palestinian citizen in the West Bank had stabbed him. Palestine, Judicial, 9/1/1997 - Dead Shiite fighters remains found
UN peacekeepers retrieved the corpses of 5 Shiite Amal movement rebels killed in confrontations with Israeli forces. Lebanon, Local, 9/1/1997 - Bahraini restaurant burned by unknown men
Ten masked men set fire to a restaurant causing damage but no reported casualties. Bahrain, Local, 9/1/1997 - Martial court requests death sentences for Egyptian refugees in UK
The Egyptian Higher Martial Court will hold a hearing tomorrow of the Khan El Khalili case, in which 84 members of Al Gihad organization are charged. Egypt, Judicial, 9/1/1997