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Sahhaf calls for in-depth discussion to deal with crisis
Sahhaf said Iraqi claims that the US is trying to maintain sanctions against Iraq indefinitely in order to "topple the... political system of Iraq and replace it with an American puppet regime." Diplomatic negotiation is the "right way" to resolve the crisis, Sahhaf added.
Iraq, Politics, 11/15/1997
Heavy participation in Moroccan election
The three Saharan provinces are participating in this election to nominate their representatives to the parliament while they are preparing for the referendum which will be held under the UN auspices in December 1998.
Morocco, Politics, 11/15/1997
Organization works to end kidnappings and murders by tribesmen
The Yemeni Arbitration Organization which is a non-governmental organization founded on July 20 this year is preparing a charter of honor which will be signed by all Yemeni tribes to decrease the number of wars between them and to decrease the retaliatory accidents.
Yemen, Politics, 11/15/1997
EU president calls for Israeli withdrawal, security
"We are in favor of an Israeli withdrawal as long as security guarantees are provided and there is complete control of the Lebanese territories by the army to prohibit any operation outside the borders in the south," Poos said.
Lebanon, Politics, 11/15/1997
Palestinian demonstrations support Saddam Hussein
Hundreds of Palestinians demonstrated in the Gaza Strip, expressing their support for Iraq. They repeated slogans insulting Israel and the USA and called on the Iraqi President to pound Tel Aviv with missiles.
Palestine-Iraq, Politics, 11/15/1997
Gulf ministers of interior discuss terrorism and extremism
The ministers will discuss the recommendations made during their previous meetings last week which dealt with facilitating the procedures for the movement of citizens and cargo among the six GCC countries and also facilitating customs procedures at the ports.
Gulf Region, Politics, 11/15/1997
Egypt ambassador returns to Qatar
Qatar-Egypt, Politics, 11/15/1997
King Hussein meets Clinton
Jordan, Politics, 11/15/1997
Albright - Netanyahu
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/15/1997
Moroccan elections tied
Morocco, Politics, 11/15/1997
The Army in the Bekaa
Army soldiers deployed, this morning, in the Baalbek-Hermel area, at the cabinet's demand, in an attempt to shut down Sheikh Sobhi Toufeili's "Hunger revolution."
Lebanon, Politics, 11/15/1997
Hariri's Speech in Hanoi
Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri demanded Lebanon's Francophone partners to help him liberate his territories from Israeli occupation, at the opening of the Francophone summit in Hanoi yesterday.
Lebanon, Politics, 11/15/1997
Hezbollah chief to run for third term
Hizbullah leader Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah announced on Friday his decision to run for a third term for the position of secretary-general.
Lebanon, Politics, 11/15/1997
Sudan paper and new bid for thaw with Egypt
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 11/15/1997
UN inspectors out of Iraq
In light of the expulsion of American weapons inspectors who were driven from Iraq to Amman, Jordan, the UN pulled its weapons inspectors out of Iraq, flying the team to Bahrain.
Iraq, Politics, 11/14/1997
Netanyahu warns Iraq: Israel will strike
In the long run, Hemi Shalev muses, the Americans might grow weary of trying to persuade Arab states that there is in fact a difference between Saddam Hussein and Binyamin Netanyahu.
Israel, Politics, 11/14/1997
Algeria denies involvement of government forces in massacres
The Algerian authorities denied allegations in some of the European press reports that government security forces are involved in the horrendous massacres against civilians in Algeria.
Algeria, Politics, 11/14/1997
Meetings of Egyptian-Turkish committee in Ankara postponed
The 7th round of the meetings between the joint Egyptian-Turkish Committee was postponed to an undetermined date.
Egypt, Politics, 11/14/1997
Levy puzzled by Qatari foreign minister's remarks
Israeli Industry and Trade Minister Natan Sharansky has been chosen to be Israel's most senior representative at the Mena international economic conference, due to start Sunday in Doha, Qatar, while the foreign minister, David Levy, decided to stay away from the conference.
Regional, Politics, 11/14/1997
Final talks between Sharon and prince Hassan
Israeli Infrastructure Minister Ariel Sharon yesterday ended talks with Jordan's crown prince on ways of pushing ahead common development projects to cement their peace accord.
Jordan-Israel, Politics, 11/14/1997
Israel informs Jordan of ideas to reach final settlement with Palestinians
Jordanian sources had stated before that Sharon had informed Jordan of new ideas for reaching a final settlement with the Palestinians and that he was carrying a map which he used in explaining his ideas.
Jordan-Israel, Politics, 11/14/1997
Tunisian to host Arab interior ministers
The projected meetings are expected to review means of fostering security in the Arab world.
Regional, Politics, 11/14/1997
Algeria criticizes France for consolidation day with Algeria
The Algerian Government criticized what it considered an official assent with the demonstrations held in France within the Consolidation Day with Algeria.
Algeria, Politics, 11/14/1997
Algerian government bans demonstrations
The General Syndicates Union rejected the call for a general strike and stressed the importance of maintaining order in the country.
Algeria, Politics, 11/14/1997
No West Bank withdrawal
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/14/1997
Beatrice talks in Cairo
Queen Beatrice of the Netherlands will start immediate talks with Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak when she arrives in Egypt on November 17 for a three-day visit.
Egypt, Politics, 11/14/1997
Arab parties appeal to boycott Doha conference
Arab political parties urged yesterday that Arab governments and businessmen boycott the Middle East and North Africa economic conference.
Regional, Politics, 11/14/1997
Labor strike fails
Lebanon, Politics, 11/14/1997
Jones visits Hrawi, Berri
Lebanon, Politics, 11/14/1997
Hariri meets Ghali in Hanoi
After the meeting, Ghali announced his desire to visit Lebanon in the coming months and said he supported Hariri's proposal to host the 2001 Francophone summit in Lebanon.
Lebanon, Politics, 11/14/1997
Hrawi brings up increase in petrol prices
Deputies who visited Baabda yesterday reported that president Elias Hrawi clearly mentioned his support for the increase in petrol prices.
Lebanon, Politics, 11/14/1997
Clinton said that the Iraqi reaction
Iraq, Politics, 11/13/1997
Ministers to address drug problem
Regional, Politics, 11/13/1997
Iran - Bahrain relations
Bahrain-Iran, Politics, 11/13/1997
Israel - Syria hotline
Syria-Israel, Politics, 11/13/1997
GCC states preparatory meeting
The ministerial council of the Gulf Cooperation Council states is due to hold its preparatory meetings on November 25-26.
Gulf Region, Politics, 11/13/1997
Bashir plans to enhance relations with Cairo
President Omar Bashir of Sudan plans a thaw in his country's Arab ties, particularly with Egypt, said a Sudanese minister.
Sudan, Politics, 11/13/1997
Bahrain underlines good ties with Egypt
Bahrain, Politics, 11/13/1997
Iraq orders US inspectors out
Updated: UN's Richard Buttler said that the UN inspection team is leaving Iraq tomorrow except for a small number that will stay in the headquarters to maintain the UN building.
Iraq, Politics, 11/13/1997
Queen of the Netherlands in Cairo next Monday
A source in the Embassy of the Netherlands in Cairo stated that the itineraries of the visit include visiting tourist sites and the Institute of Water in Al Qanater Al Khayria.
Egypt, Politics, 11/13/1997
Arab League boycotts Doha conference
The decision to boycott the conference was based on the decision taken by the Arab Foreign Ministers in their session held on September 20 which linked the participation with a substantial and tangible progress in the peace process.
Regional, Politics, 11/13/1997
Election of Algerian Ouma council in Mid-December; Presidential party loses 266 seats due to petitions
Each of the 48 Algerian provinces nominates two members for the Ouma Council. The Constitution gives the President the right to appoint the remaining third of the members of the Ouma Council.
Algeria, Politics, 11/13/1997
The cabinet's decides: the army will act , and radio shut-down
While asking his followers to avoid confrontation with the army, he described the country's politicians as "enemies of God and humanity, who must not set foot in our region."
Lebanon, Politics, 11/13/1997
Violent confrontations between nominees in Moroccan elections
Sources in the opposition Independence Party stated that the Moroccan authorities arrested supporters of the Front Party in the city of Araish north of Morocco as they were distributing leaflets calling on the people to boycott the election.
Morocco, Politics, 11/13/1997
Political and security escalation; opposition questions Algerian premier
presented to the Algerian Premier on the incident where members of the parliament were attacked during the recent elections and also to answer their claim that the election was tampered with.
Algeria, Politics, 11/13/1997
Representatives of secular parties in Islamic parties' headquarters in Algeria
For the first time in Algeria, members of secular parties met with members of Islamic parties in the latter's party headquarters.
Algeria, Politics, 11/13/1997
US objects to Arab participation in Islamic summit in Tehran
US Assistant Secretary of State Martin Indyk expressed his country's surprise regarding the Arab countries' decision to send high profile delegations to attend the Islamic Summit in Tehran and their decision to boycott or send low-profile delegations to the MENA conference in Qatar.
Regional, Politics, 11/13/1997
Morocco ready for elections - opposition excited
For the first time in decades, opposition leaders in the Union Party are preparing themselves to move from their opposition seats to the government seats.
Morocco, Politics, 11/13/1997
Low-level Kuwaiti delegation to Mena conference
Kuwait, Politics, 11/13/1997
AL regrets renewed sanctions on Libya
The Arab League yesterday expressed its "deep regret" over the United Nations Security Council's decision on Friday to renew sanctions on Libya
Libya, Politics, 11/13/1997
UN Security Council passes resolution on Iraq
The United Nations Security Council passed a watered-down US-backed resolution calling for Iraq to back down from its threat to expel American members of UN weapons inspection teams.
Iraq, Politics, 11/12/1997
Organisation of the Islamic Conference calls for no military action against Iraq
For the ninth time in ten days Iraq turned away UN weapons inspection teams that included American members. The Iraqis continued to bar the inspectors despite a Security Council vote to be held today.
Iraq, Politics, 11/12/1997
Government gives army free hand in eastern Bekaa
The Lebanese cabinet on Wednesday gave the go-ahead for the army to take full control over eastern Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, where a Shiite Muslim cleric has been leading a "hunger revolt" and challenging government authority.
Lebanon, Politics, 11/12/1997
Islamic party allowed to participate in Moroccan election
For the first time in the history of Moroccan elections, the Islamic voice will be heard in the election due to be held on November 14, as the Constitutional Popular Movement has been allowed to participate in that election.
Morocco, Politics, 11/12/1997
Copts tell US to butt out of Egypt's internal affairs
Many voices had been heard in the US Congress calling for the US intervention in Egypt to protect the Copts under the pretext that they are subjected to coercion because of their religious beliefs.
Egypt, Politics, 11/12/1997
Moroccans use computers in election campaigns for first time
Nominees used statistics to know the areas where they enjoy a majority. They contacted the voters in these areas through the computer devices to learn the voters' views of their election programs.
Morocco, Politics, 11/12/1997
Yemeni president declares formation of higher election committee
The opposition parties which were not represented in the committee criticized this step and considered it a political agreement between the People's Conference and the Reform which ignored the other parties.
Yemen, Politics, 11/12/1997
Canadian foreign to Beirut, Prime minister next?
Axworthy stated that his discussions with Lebanese officials will focus on the economic situation and what Canada can do to support the Lebanese reconstruction process, especially in the field of telecommunications.
Lebanon, Politics, 11/12/1997
Netanyahu: Palestinian airport pact soon
Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu said that Israeli and Palestinian negotiators were on the verge of completing long-waited agreements on opening a Palestinian airport and a joint industrial zone in the Gaza Strip.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/12/1997
Palestinians brief Arab countries on Washington negotiations
The head of the Palestinian negotiators, Saeb Erikat, said that in order to achieve progress, tangible application of the agreements must be done.
Palestine, Politics, 11/12/1997
Sudanese ministerial reshuffle
The most distinct feature of the reshuffle is merging the Ministry of Presidential Affairs with the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs into one ministry that will also include the Ministry of Relations of the Confederation.
Sudan, Politics, 11/12/1997
Sudan government says no confederation
Sudan, Politics, 11/12/1997
Algeria strike
Algeria, Politics, 11/12/1997
Lebanon
Lebanon, Politics, 11/12/1997
Syria
Syria, Politics, 11/12/1997
Lebanon welcomes Clinton's decision on drugs
Lebanese authorities have welcomed a decision by the United States to remove Lebanon and Syria from a list of major-drug producing countries.
Lebanon, Politics, 11/12/1997
Lebanon and Syria off the list of drug producers
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 11/12/1997
Kuwaiti foreign minister in Cairo soon
Kuwaiti foreign minister Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah will visit Egypt this week for talks with Egyptian officials on the controversial Mena economic regional conference in Doha.
Kuwait-Egypt, Politics, 11/12/1997
Sheikh Zayed: Our weakness is our main problem
Sheikh Zayed stated that Arab leaders should agree if they want their nation to be dignified and honored and if they want to protect the future and stability of the Arab peoples.
Regional, Politics, 11/11/1997
Arab League accuses Netanyahu of undermining peace
The Arab League called on all the international powers, the co-sponsors of the peace process, the USA, Russia, and the European Union to adopt decisive actions toward the Israeli policies.
Regional, Politics, 11/11/1997
Newspapers join protest against Blushat arrest
Algerian newspapers issued a joint statement in which they protested the arrest of Omar Blushat, the Editor-in-Chief of the Watan Daily, and in which they also expressed their worry about the disappearance of the journalist Bin Meloud.
Algeria, Politics, 11/11/1997
Meguid calls for coordination in confronting Israel
Abdel Meguid called on all Arab countries to confront the Israeli attempts in the international venues to achieve political and economic targets which harm Arab interests.
Regional, Politics, 11/11/1997
Sudan divided over relations with Egypt
A group of the top brass and their civilian supporters see that improved relations with Cairo would lead the way to easing strains in Khartoum's ties with other Arab countries.
Sudan, Politics, 11/11/1997
Arafat sees no progress as he prepares for Albright
Albright's talks are expected to focus on winning an Israeli "time out" in settlement construction and implementation of long-promised troop withdrawals in the West Bank.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/11/1997
Palestinian-Lebanese discussions
Kaddumi said that the boycott of the Mena conference to be held in Qatar isn't specifically against Qatar but because of the conference's connotations.
Lebanon-Palestine, Politics, 11/11/1997
Qatari delegation embarks on tour of 12 African nations
In a pre-departure statement to Qatar News Agency, al-Attiyah said his tour was aimed at shoring up relations between Qatar and the African states.
Qatar, Politics, 11/11/1997
Jordan parliament to meet at the beginning of next month
Jordan, Politics, 11/11/1997
Egypt to boycott Mena
Egypt, Politics, 11/11/1997
Kuwait Mena acceptance
Kuwait, Politics, 11/11/1997
GCC undersecretaries talk crime
Gulf Region, Politics, 11/11/1997
Peace talks in Europe
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/11/1997
Sudan peace talks
Sudan, Politics, 11/11/1997
Egyptian people's assembly to convene this Wednesday
Egypt, Politics, 11/11/1997
Baghdad hails Chirac remarks
Iraq hailed yesterday what it said were positive remarks by French President Jacques Chirac in which he affirmed France's rejection of the use of force against Baghdad.
Iraq, Politics, 11/11/1997
Libya: I don't succumb to pressure
Libya said yesterday the United States was behind "unjust" UN Security Council sanctions imposed on Tripoli.
Libya, Politics, 11/11/1997
Thursday's strike confirmed
Thursday's laborer strike was confirmed, yesterday, despite the session that brought the General Labor Confederation together with the Industrialists Syndicate, yesterday.
Lebanon, Politics, 11/11/1997
Hariri at opening of conference on Reconstruction of War-Destroyed Cities
Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri confirmed Lebanon's insistence on reconstruction and resistance until a total and fair peace is achieved.
Lebanon, Politics, 11/11/1997
U-2 flies in Iraq
American U-2 spy planes resumed flights over Iraq earlier today, out of the range of Iraqi anti-aircraft guns.
Iraq, Politics, 11/10/1997
New diplomatic crisis between Qatar and Egypt
Although Egypt recalled its ambassador Mohamed Mohamed Menisi for what it termed as mere "consultations," the move has been described as having given a new turn to diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Regional, Politics, 11/10/1997
Kuwait will attend Mena
Dukheil said the government, while deciding to take part, stressed Kuwait's commitment to the necessary conditions for achieving a just and global peace in the Middle East.
Kuwait, Politics, 11/10/1997
Algeria forbids demonstrations, even by parliament !
In response to the ban on demonstrations, the Coordination Office of the six parties protesting the recent election organized a meeting of the six parties yesterday in which they decided to organize a rally next Thursday.
Algeria, Politics, 11/10/1997
Libyan demonstration against UN sanctions cross to Tunisia
A Libyan rally headed to Tunisia to support unity among the Arab peoples and to condemn toughening the sanctions against Libya for its refusal to hand over two Libyan citizens.
Libya, Politics, 11/10/1997
Yemen criticizes American security warning to US citizens
A source in the Yemeni Foreign Ministry accused the USA of pressuring Yemen in order to participate in the Middle East and North Africa Conference, which is due to be held in Qatar this month.
Yemen, Politics, 11/10/1997
Heated confrontations expected among Moroccan parties
Bu Zwe'a said that the programs of the parties which have formed the government during the past decades are responsible for the crisis faced by Morocco at the present time
Morocco, Politics, 11/10/1997
Canadian - Egyptian Meeting
Two agreements were signed by the two sides after the meeting; the first has to do with consular affairs and cooperation in this regard, while the second has to do with legal affairs.
Egypt, Politics, 11/10/1997
Developments concerning the Bekaa issue
After new demonstrations in the Hermel area yesterday, the Bekaa issue will be discussed during the cabinet's meeting tomorrow, according to governmental sources.
Lebanon, Politics, 11/10/1997
Syria, Iran focus on region and Islamic conference
Kharrazi also discussed yesterday with Syrian Vice President Turkey military zone in northern Iraq and Ankara's military alliance with Israel.
Syria-Iran, Politics, 11/10/1997
Sudan protests US sanctions
Sudan, Politics, 11/10/1997
Jihad leader
Regional, Politics, 11/10/1997
Aziz, Hassan meet
Iraq, Politics, 11/10/1997
Algerian upper house elections set
Algeria, Politics, 11/10/1997
Sudan peace talks address confederation
Sudan, Politics, 11/10/1997
Bahrain amnesty
Bahrain, Politics, 11/10/1997
Kissinger: Palestinian state inevitable
Palestine, Politics, 11/10/1997
Israeli politicians group for Lebanon withdrawal
Jordan, Politics, 11/10/1997
Illegal aliens asked to leave Kuwait
Kuwait, following the lead of other Arab Gulf states, has given illegal aliens until December 15 to leave the country.
Kuwait, Politics, 11/10/1997
Hashimoto in Riyadh
Prime Minister Hashimoto arrived in Riyadh yesterday for talks aimed at establishing a new partnership with Saudi Arabia, the second largest supplier of crude oil to Japan.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 11/10/1997
Military observers from OAU to Comoros
The Organization of African Unity (OAU) said yesterday that it would deploy military observers on the Comoros Islands despite objections form secessionists on Anjouan.
Comoros, Politics, 11/10/1997
Tunisia, Egypt to sign a joint foreign trade area
A Tunisian diplomat yesterday said his country had given top priority to developing relations with Cairo "in view of Egypt's distinguished political weight."
Egypt-Tunisia, Politics, 11/10/1997
Somalia's faction leaders in Cairo for talks
North Africa Region, Politics, 11/10/1997
De Charette claims the Resistance's right to face Israel
Lebanon, Politics, 11/10/1997
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