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The Palestinian conference and Arafat
Delegates said the two-day talks, which ended in the west bank town of Ramallah on Thursday, showed Palestinians had closed ranks behind Arafat in response to Israeli sanctions.
Palestine, Politics, 8/30/1997

UNESCO denounces violence in Algeria
Mayor said UNESCO must denounce the violence against cinema makers, journalists and authors because they are trying to overcome the difficult circumstances they encounter
Algeria, Politics, 8/30/1997

Brazilian support to Lebanon
Brazilian President Fernando Henry Cardasso intends to welcome Lebanese President Elias Hrawi on his visit to Brazil, planned for the second of September.
Lebanon, Politics, 8/30/1997

Joumblat denounces trouble-makers for Druze
Walid Joumblat accused secret agent services of trying to provoke troubles among Druzes.
Lebanon, Politics, 8/30/1997

Syria willing to restore Golan Heights by force, if needed
The minister of economy and foreign trade said , "Syria sticks to the Middle East peace process, but this does by no means imply that Syria cannot use other means."
Syria, Politics, 8/29/1997

King Hassan II confirms election date
Moroccan monarch King Hassan II informed several ministers that they can give up their ministerial responsibilities in order to be devoted to the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Morocco, Politics, 8/29/1997

Libya denounces Carter speech
The Libyan news agency denounced a speech made by former US president Jimmy Carter at a press conference held in Malta, in which he called for the continuation of sanctions.
Libya, Politics, 8/29/1997

Rabin was willing to return Golan
Yitzhak Rabin was reportedly willing to negotiate the full return of the Golan Heights to Syria.
Syria, Politics, 8/29/1997

Undersecretary of taxes resigns after police beat him
In his letter of resignation Ahmed said that the state has entrusted him with the most sensitive job and instead of protecting him, it stained his reputation.
Sudan, Politics, 8/29/1997

Better Bahrain-Iran relations
Bahrain's Amir, Sheikh Isa bin Sultan Al-Khalifa said yesterday he expected better relations with Iran under the presidency of Mohammed Khatami.
Bahrain, Politics, 8/28/1997

Children's rights in the spotlight
The Children's Rights Committee proposed to the Lebanese parliament a plan forbidding legal procedures against minors.
Lebanon, Politics, 8/28/1997

Mufti Qabalan warns the population
Yesterday Mufti Cabalan delivered a wrathful speech warning the population about Israeli maneuvers to turn the Lebanese people against the resistance.
Lebanon, Politics, 8/28/1997

Sudanese foreign minister trying to clear the atmosphere with Egypt
Mr. Aly Osman, the Sudanese foreign minister, confirmed that Sudan is making great efforts to clear the atmosphere with Egypt.
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 8/28/1997

The first cooperation investment fund in the U.A.E. allows increased foreign participation
An official in the International Bank of Emirates said yesterday that the first cooperation investment fund in UAE raised the participation limit of foreigners in it from 20% to 49%.
United Arab Emirates, Politics, 8/28/1997

Paper warns against Israel-Turkey alliance
In a commentary the Iranian Joumhori Islami alleged that Zionists are trying to impose their political and security domination on the entire Middle East region.
Iran, Politics, 8/28/1997

Syrians protest girl's arrest in Golan
Israeli Infrastructures Minister Areil Sharon, confirmed the expansion of settlements.
Syria, Politics, 8/28/1997

Arafat repeats accusations against Israelis
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat reiterated that Israelis intend to kill Palestinian leaders.
Palestine, Politics, 8/27/1997

Yemeni opposition boycott Doha conference
Yemen's Socialist Party called yesterday for the boycott of the Doha economic conference.
Yemen, Politics, 8/27/1997

Yemen and Saudi Arabia are coming to final border resolution
Yemeni President Ali Adbullah Saleh reported to the Yemeni cabinet that his wish is to find a final solution with Saudi Arabia for the border problem soon.
Yemen-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 8/27/1997

UN experts in Iraq finished first step of their works
United Nations inspectors completed the first phase of their work in Iraq in without any problems.
Iraq, Politics, 8/27/1997

Iran for better ties with Arab states
Kharazi said setting up relations of understanding and cooperation with states in the region is a cornerstone in the policy of new Iran's government.
Iran, Politics, 8/27/1997

Japan to sign cultural agreement with Egypt
Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister for international cultural relations Sbhi Nafea, said that an agreement will be signed with Japan in cultural affairs.
Egypt, Politics, 8/27/1997

Arab League to hold Arab social conference
The Arab council for ministers of social affairs will begin a three-day meeting at the Arab League in Cairo on September 23.
Regional, Politics, 8/27/1997

Jordan denies dam agreement with Israel
Jordan said yesterday it had no intentions whatsoever to build a dam with Israel on Al-Yarmouk River.
Jordan, Politics, 8/26/1997

Pilgrims should wait for release of POWs
Former Iranian president Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said that Teheran should wait until the release of war prisoners before reacting to Baghdad's decision to allow Iranians visit holy shrines.
Iraq, Politics, 8/26/1997

Albright stresses efforts for Middle East peace
In a message conveyed by the American ambassador in Lebanon to Lebanese President Elias Hrawi, Albright said her country is committed to reviving the stalled negotiations between Arab countries and Israel.
Lebanon, Politics, 8/26/1997

Israel denies preparing assassination list
Israel denied yesterday Palestinian accusations saying that it has prepared a list of names of Palestinian leaders, including Yasser Arafat and his counselors, with the intention of assassinating them.
Palestine, Politics, 8/26/1997

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Kuwait, Politics, 8/26/1997

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Kuwait, Politics, 8/26/1997

Saudi minister of trade will visit Damascus soon
Usama Fakieh will attend the opening of the 44th Damascus International Fair.
Syria-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 8/26/1997

Morocco, Polisario to resume talks
Algeria, Mauritania, Morocco, and Bolisarries as well as the United Nations Secretary General's special envoy James Baker will take part in the talks.
Morocco, Politics, 8/26/1997

Saddam, Arafat plan for Arab summit
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat discussed the need for an immediate Arab summit with Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.
Regional, Politics, 8/26/1997

Libya recognizes Palestinian passports
The Palestinian Deputy Minister of Interior said Libya would recognize Palestinian passports.
Palestine, Politics, 8/26/1997

Syrian girl arrested by Israelis in Golan
Eyewitnesses said that forces of the so-called "border guards" arrested her and took her to an unknown place.
Syria, Politics, 8/26/1997

US state department says Palestinian security mechanism is working
The US State Department James Rubin called for both sides to "exercise maximum restraint" in dealing with the situation in Lebanon.
Lebanon, Politics, 8/25/1997

Baghdad calls for resuming relations with Damascus
The Iraqi Bable newspaper called for resuming diplomatic relations between Baghdad and Damascus.
Iraq-Syria, Politics, 8/25/1997

Yemeni-Saudi border agreement soon
Yemeni Minister of Planning Abdel Qader Yagmal announced that Yemen and Saudi Arabia were about to reach an agreement to end their lengthy border dispute.
Yemen-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 8/25/1997

PLO Chief warns of War
The chief of the PLO political department, Farouuk Qaddoumi, warned against a new war in the region as a result of Benjamin Netanyahu's policies.
Palestine, Politics, 8/25/1997

Israel blamed for fatal Sidon SLA shelling
The Five-nation international cease-fire monitoring committee rejected Israel's attempt to distance itself from the fatal shelling of Sidon last week.
Lebanon, Politics, 8/25/1997

Arab League criticizes dam-building decision on occupied Syrian Golan
Arab League assistant secretary General Mohammed Zakaraya Ismael said the decision constitutes a new Israeli attempt to provoke and blackmail.
Syria, Politics, 8/25/1997

Arab League chief visits Finland, Greece
The head of Arab diplomats, who left Cairo on August 23 on a two-leg tour, promised to encourage a bigger European role in restoring the Middle East peace process.
Regional, Politics, 8/25/1997

Yemen wants to protect tourists
Yemeni authorities submitted a paper on protecting tourists after a series of foreigners' kidnappings had threatened the country's tourist industry.
Yemen, Politics, 8/25/1997

Bahrain swears it will fight political violence
Bahraini authorities swore to fight political violence and protect the country's security and stability.
Bahrain, Politics, 8/25/1997

Sudanese-Egyptian direct contacts basis for bilateral relations
Voicing his precaution over mediation, the Sudanese Minister of State said there were regional and outside powers which did not wish to see the relationship between Egypt and Sudan return to normal.
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 8/25/1997

Lebanon-Egypt cooperation agreements
Lebanon and Egypt have signed 13 cooperation agreements and protocols in the fields of economy, tourism, culture and judiciary.
Egypt-Lebanon, Politics, 8/25/1997

Hariri meets Jones
After American ambassador Richard Jones visited Israel, Jordan, and Syria, he met Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri and both seemed optimistic about the future.
Lebanon, Politics, 8/25/1997

Hrawi returns from Ladkieh
The main issue of the Lebanese-Syrian summit was the escalating tension in South Lebanon.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 8/25/1997


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