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Four Gulf countries refuse to receive Tariq Aziz
Iraq was informed by four Gulf countries that they cannot receive Iraqi deputy prime minister Tariq Aziz as requested by Iraq.
Iraq, Politics, 12/6/1997

Morocco slams Spain's decision to attach the two occupied cities to EU
Morocco had previously refused a plan to attach the two cities to the European Union. Morocco had also refused the Spanish domination over the two cities.
Morocco, Politics, 12/6/1997

King Hussein refutes Israeli allegations
King Hussein refuted Israeli officials' statements that Jordan is against the establishment of a Palestinian state, describing such statements as groundless
Jordan, Politics, 12/6/1997

Lybian - French problem to end?
At the request of France, the UN Security Council issued on January 21, 1992 resolution No. 721/92 which openly stated the French request for the Libyan authorities to cooperate with French authorities in the investigation of the UTA plane explosion.
Libya, Politics, 12/6/1997

Sudan welcomes Egyptian mediation to solve crisis in the South
Egypt has strategic interests in Sudan and that Sudan is sure that it will never allow the separation of the South because this has to do with the issues of water and security.
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 12/6/1997

Egyptian opposition party refuses to meet John Garang
The Opposition Egyptian Labor Party refused to meet with the leader of the Sudanese Movement for the Liberation of Sudan, John Garang, and said it considers Garang's visit to Cairo as meaningless.
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 12/6/1997

Russian envoy offers to help forge prisoners deal
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Viktor Posuvalyuk on Friday said his country wished to help in negotiations to exchange the remains of an Israeli soldier killed in south Lebanon for Lebanese guerrillas imprisoned by Israel.
Lebanon, Politics, 12/6/1997

Agreement to form Islamic committee on Lockerbie crisis
The Arab Ambassadors had agreed on the Egyptian proposal to form an Islamic Committee and to hold a meeting of the Seven-member Committee during the Islamic summit in Tehran.
Regional, Politics, 12/6/1997

Sharon: Agreements must be revised
Israel-Palestine, Politics, 12/6/1997

UAE presence symbolic
United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 12/6/1997

Majali receives letter of confidence from King Hussein
Jordan, Politics, 12/6/1997

Khartoum praises Cairo stance on Sudan unity
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 12/6/1997

Iraq: No oil until plan approved
Iraq, Politics, 12/6/1997

No Egyptian mediation to restore Lebanese relations with Iraq
Lebanese Foreign Minister Fares Boueiz refuted the news that there has been any Egyptian mediation to restore the Lebanese - Iraqi relations that had been severed 4 years ago.
Lebanon, Politics, 12/6/1997

New Turkish - Israeli problems
The Turkish daily "Jouhuriat" added that among these problems are the appointment of the new Israeli ambassador to Ankara
Turkey-Israel, Politics, 12/6/1997

Jerusalem on top of OIC Summit agenda
Also to be discussed are means of deterring challenges imposed on the Islamic states and a project to improve th OICs' performance and structure.
Regional, Politics, 12/6/1997

Syria: US must force Israeli Prime Minister on peace
Syrian Vice President Abdel Halim Khadam in remarks published yesterday criticized the United States for not exerting pressure on the Israeli government to repair the peace process.
Syria, Politics, 12/6/1997

Mossad agent with false information on Syria might face trial for high treason
A Mossad agent with right wing inclinations who stood behind the false information that reached the Mossad and onward to the Israeli government over the past few years is likely to face trial in Israel
Israel, Politics, 12/5/1997

Moussa: all is is well with Qatar. Regional comments
Amr Moussa, Egypt's foreign minister, said, "What happened was an exception and the relations between Egypt and Qatar were and will always remain fine."
Egypt-Qatar, Politics, 12/5/1997

Terrorism and international cooperation - part 1
Terrorism is an international phenomenon.
Regional, Politics, 12/5/1997

Saudi - Yemeni relations at zero point
Hopes pinned on settling border disputes between Saudi Arabia and Yemen have collapsed when Sanaa announced its disappointment over the results of the recent negotiations held in Riyadh.
Yemen-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 12/5/1997

Gadaffi receives a message from French president
The Libyan President had described Libyan-French relations as excellent and expressed his readiness to fully cooperate in the investigation carried out by Paris in the explosion of the French Uta plane over Niger which killed more than 170 persons in 1989.
Libya, Politics, 12/5/1997

Lebanese Premier: Lebanon cannot guarantee Israeli security
In press statements he made yesterday Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri dismissed Israel's proposal to withdraw its troops from occupied south Lebanon in return for security guarantees.
Lebanon, Politics, 12/5/1997

Islamic conference to support Libya and Iran
Dr. Esmat Abdel Meguid, called on the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) to form an Islamic committee to work for consolidation with Libya in its Lockerbie crisis with the USA, France, and Britain.
Regional-Libya, Politics, 12/5/1997

Moroccan Independence Party confirms end of its crisis
Sources in the party confirmed that the crisis was contained after a discussion that led to the withdrawal of the complaint. An agreement was reached on the mechanism of work in the future.
Morocco, Politics, 12/5/1997

Russia's Posuvalyuk in Syria on a regional trip
Russian initiative reducing tension between Iraq and the US, to exchange viewpoints in light of his talks in Damascus and Israel, and his attempt to mediate the exchange of the remains of Israeli soldiers
Syria, Politics, 12/5/1997

Toufeili backs out on campaign
A Shiite Muslim cleric leading a "hunger revolt" in eastern Lebanon's Bekaa Valley has backed out on his anti-government campaign after receiving promises that the government would begin the implementation of development projects in the impoverished region.
Lebanon, Politics, 12/5/1997

Sudan Human Rights Organization reports flogging
Sudan, Politics, 12/5/1997

Spanish ambassador: Lebanese resistance legitimate
Spanish ambassador said: "The Lebanese resistance carries out its legitimate right to liberate its lands."
Lebanon, Politics, 12/5/1997

Yemeni - Omani border at A.L.
The Arab League yesterday took delivery of documents and maps of a border agreement between Yemen and Oman.
Yemen-Oman, Politics, 12/5/1997

Guardian: Israel practices state terrorism
The British daily the Guardian stated there is no state in the world that has ever shown such violations of UN resolutions as Israel.
Israel, Politics, 12/5/1997

Assad discusses developments in the region with Waldheim
In separate meetings with Syria's Vice President Abdul Halim Khaddam and Premier al-Zoubi, Waldheim discussed the international situation, Euro - Syrian relations, a European role in the peace process and the policy pursued by the Israeli government.
Syria, Politics, 12/5/1997

Mubarak for firm US stand towards Israel
Concerning the Iraqi crisis, President Mubarak stressed the need to ease the suffering of the Iraqi people and to preserve Iraq's territorial integrity.
Egypt, Politics, 12/5/1997

Lebanon dismisses Israeli withdrawal offer
"He (Beilin) should have proposed this plan when he was still in power," Boueiz said at a press conference Wednesday. "Today he is making a proposal as a member of the opposition." Boueiz added that Beilin was "in no position to express an official stance which could be taken seriously."
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 12/4/1997

Spanish investigation in Sebta
A Spanish Parliamentary delegation is currently visiting the northern Morocco city of Sebta, which is occupied by Spain.
Morocco, Politics, 12/4/1997

Judge inspects complaints against legislative election in Morocco
The judge will work with a committee that will be responsible for inspecting the complaints dealing with election centers in Casablanca, Fass, Al Soebra, and Khribka.
Morocco, Politics, 12/4/1997

Egyptian opposition raises issue of captives killed in Israel
in light of the current developments in the region, among which is the Israeli pressure on Egypt to release convicted Israeli spy Azam Azam
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 12/4/1997

Demirel: Syria supports terrorism
Turkey-Syria, Politics, 12/4/1997

Hamas plot
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/4/1997

UAE - Iran island dispute
United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 12/4/1997

Russia calls for progress in peace
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/4/1997

Libya: Great Man-Made River for irrigation
Libya, Politics, 12/4/1997

Organization for African Unity arranges reconciliation conference for Comoros
The Organization for African Unity announced that a reconciliation conference between the Comoran government and secessionists will be held in Addis Ababa from December 10 - 13.
Comoros, Politics, 12/4/1997

Arab transport ministers meet in Cairo
Participants in the two-day meeting will discuss measures of linking the integrated network between Arab countries, as well as the need for further Arab coordination in other relevant fields.
Regional, Politics, 12/4/1997

Klima: Talks constructive, Israeli pullout from Golan imperative
Concerning the peace process Viktor Klima said it is important that Europe play an active coordinating role with other players in this area, especially the US, "We think the work of all players could solve this problem."
Syria, Politics, 12/4/1997

Saudi Arabia builds headquarters for Islamic Conference Organization
The secretary-general of the Organization for the Islamic Conference declared that he received a message which contained the approval to build the permanent headquarters of the secretariat-general of the organization.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 12/4/1997

In aftermath of Luxor massacre: doubtful initiative to stop violence
In the aftermath of the massacre that spilled much blood on the Luxor Plateau, and after many changes among Egyptian security officials, the fundamentalist groups in Britain declared an initiative to stop the violence.
Egypt, Politics, 12/3/1997

Jordan PM on final status talks
Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 12/3/1997

Major blast averted
We are still investigating if the explosives we found at the start of the week were meant to be used in a massive suicide attack on Israelis.. we think that a major explosion has been averted
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/3/1997

John Garang confirms adherence to Sudan unity
John Garang confirmed that he will adhere to maintaining the unity of Sudan and to the decisions of Asmara Conference. He added that the strategic agreement to which the movement is committed is the one signed in Asmara.
Sudan, Politics, 12/3/1997

Sudanese governor calls for stopping deterioration of external relations
Dr. Abdel Nabi Aly Hakim, stated that the deteriorating security situation is due to a number of factors: mainly the instability of the regimes in neighboring countries and the availability of arms at cheap prices in addition to tribal disputes.
Sudan, Politics, 12/3/1997

Turkish president visits Emirates
Diplomatic sources said that Sheikh Zayed, UAE president, will hold wide-ranging talks with the Turkish president concerning bilateral relationships and the various issues in Middle East.
United Arab Emirates-Turkey, Politics, 12/3/1997

Moussa in Tehran Friday
Egypt's foreign minister, Amr Moussa, will leave Cairo on Friday, December 5, for the Iranian capital to attend the meeting of the Organization of the Islamic Conference foreign ministers.
Egypt, Politics, 12/3/1997

Normal relations between Sudan and Egypt
Sudan's state minister for foreign affairs, Mostafa Osman Ismail, yesterday described his country relations with Egypt as "everlasting, strategic and indispensable."
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 12/3/1997

Butler to Iraq
Iraq, Politics, 12/3/1997

UAE message to Qatar
United Arab Emirates-Qatar, Politics, 12/3/1997

Neatnyahu, Arafat to meet with Albright
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/3/1997

Moroccan foriegn minister lashes out at Israel
Morocco's foreign minister indicated that the Israeli stances are a flagrant violation of the international legitimacy resolutions and the basis of the Madrid conference.
Morocco, Politics, 12/3/1997

UAE 's envoy stresses strong ties with Syria
United Arab Emirates-Syria, Politics, 12/3/1997

Palestinian female detainee to be released in one month
Itaf Elayan, the Palestinian girl who has been held under administrative detention for 43 days, is expected to be released at the end of a three month term, Israeli military sources said Wednesday.
Palestine, Politics, 12/3/1997

Condelence
A delegation representing the Egyptian Tour Guide Society visited the embassies of Britain, Bulgaria, Colombia, Germany, Japan, and Switzerland to offer condolences on the victims of the terrorist attack in Luxor.
Egypt, Politics, 12/3/1997

Syrian - Austrian bilateral relations
Syrian-Austrian bilateral relations in various economic, scientific and technical fields and the possibility of starting joint venture projects
Syria, Politics, 12/3/1997

Europe to play a key role in peace process
"I assured Prime Minister Hariri that Europe will play a bigger role in the peace process;" the European Union's special envoy to the Middle East, Miguel Moratinos said.
Lebanon, Politics, 12/3/1997

Peace cosponsors asked to press Israel
The Arab League has called on the international community -- especially the countries that backed the resolution and realized the establishment of the Israeli state -- to help the Palestinian people set up their independent state on their own land.
Palestine, Politics, 12/3/1997

Hrawi stresses support for Lebanese resistance
Lebanese President Elias Hrawi has expressed his support for the Lebanese national resistance, adding the resistance will continue so long as Israel occupies Lebanese lands.
Lebanon, Politics, 12/3/1997

Arafat: we want full UN membership
Palestine, Politics, 12/3/1997

Amr Moussa pays an urgent visit to Saudi Arabia
Amr Moussa will meet with his Qatari counterpart in Riyadh and that the meeting will be attended by Prince Saud Al Faisal in order to put an end to the deterioration of the Egyptian-Qatari relations.
Gulf Region, Politics, 12/2/1997

Redeployment: Israel is slow and dragging its feet
Israeli Defense Minister Yitzhak Mordechai and National Infrastructure Minister Ariel Sharon were both reportedly busy preparing maps of their own concerning Israel's security and strategic needs, in the context of discussions aimed at finalizing Israelšs second phase withdrawal offer.
Palestine, Politics, 12/2/1997

King Hassan responds positively to appeal submitted by election committee
The appeal requested that nominations for the election of the Council of Advisors should be limited only to political party members.
Morocco, Politics, 12/2/1997

Gamaa Islamia: Luxor attack carried out without approval of leaders
The Gamaa called on all members of the group inside and outside Egypt to exercise more self control so that they might not lose their lives, stressing the idea that the struggle should be only with the government.
Egypt, Politics, 12/2/1997

Waldhiem calls for Arab-Israeli conflict settlement
He indicated that Israel's Mossad was behind the campaign aimed at defaming him through the accusation he was recruited by the Nazi army, adding that a former Mossad agent, Victor Astroviski, had published
Regional, Politics, 12/2/1997

The Iraqi minister of justice calls for enhancing Arab solidarity
The Iraqi minister of justice urged the Arab states to enhance their effective solidarity, to activate and renew the means of cooperation
Iraq, Politics, 12/2/1997

Amr Moussa: Terrorism is not acceptable
Moussa clarified that it is not possible to hold negotiations with terrorists and that no excuses should be given to the terrorists under any pretext.
Egypt, Politics, 12/2/1997

The Identity Committee in the Sahara Resumes its work
The Identity Committee resumed its work yesterday within its efforts to resolve the crisis of the Western Sahara between Morocco and the Polisario.
Morocco-West Sahara, Politics, 12/2/1997

France welcomes Libyan cooperation in the UTA plane explosion
Sources said that Libya's continuation to provide information in the trial of the 6 Libyan suspects, which will be held in absentia, and Libya's readiness to pay compensation for the victims' families will boost relations between the two countries.
Libya, Politics, 12/2/1997

Egyptian - Israeli meeting
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa received today the undersecretary of the Israeli Foreign Ministry, Etien Bensor, who is currently in Cairo to deliver a message from Israeli Foreign Minister David Levy to his Egyptian counterpart.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 12/2/1997

Islamic summit to discuss challenges
Interviewed by Sawt al-Arab radio, Abu Gosh made it clear that the Islamic Summit will also discuss the current developments in the region and the financial and political reform projects of the OIC.
Regional, Politics, 12/2/1997

UAE President stresses UN resolutions
On the occasion of the UAE 's 26th National Day anniversary Sheikh Zayed called Arabs for strengthening solidarity and for achieving their common interests.
United Arab Emirates, Politics, 12/2/1997

Al-Assad welcomes European, Austrian roles
Syrian President Hafez al-Assad and Austria's chancellor Monday night discussed bilateral relations and means of developing them in various fields.
Syria, Politics, 12/2/1997

War of words between Qatar and Egypt
Egypt-Qatar, Politics, 12/2/1997

Islamic information ministers stress support for Middle East peace
The ministers emphasized the need for distinguishing between terrorism and people's right to struggle against foreign occupation and to achieve self determination.
North Africa Region, Politics, 12/2/1997

Austria, Jordan for peace efforts
Meeting with Jordanian Crown Prince Hassan, Chancellor Klima discussed investment topics and joint venture projects between the two countries.
Jordan, Politics, 12/2/1997

UAE National Day
United Arab Emirates, Politics, 12/2/1997

Majali - Arafat meeting
Palestine-Jordan, Politics, 12/2/1997

Saudi - Kuwaiti borders
Saudi Arabia-Kuwait, Politics, 12/2/1997

Yemen denies conditions on handing terrorists to Egypt
Yemen denied yesterday it had demanded that Egypt hand over Yemeni opponents living in Cairo in exchange for wanted Egyptian terrorists.
Yemen-Egypt, Politics, 12/2/1997

2nd redeployment is approved but no lines
The Israeli cabinet decision spoke implicitly of the cancellation of the third redeployment, which will instead be carried out as part of the final-status arrangement, a matter strongly opposed by the Palestinians.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/1/1997

27 heads of state and 3 kings to attend Islamic Summit
Most of the Arab countries will participate with their heads of state except for Iraq and Egypt. Algeria's level of participation is not yet clear.
Regional-Iran, Politics, 12/1/1997

Algerian government coalition expanding to appease opposition
Sources expected that new portfolios will given to the parties of Hamas, Renaissance, and the Socialist Powers Front in order to form a coalition that includes most of the main political parties.
Algeria, Politics, 12/1/1997

Terrorism in Algeria is decreasing
Algerian Minister of Justice Mohammed Adami stated that terrorism in Algeria is constantly decreasing because of the elections and adherence to democracy
Algeria, Politics, 12/1/1997

Collective funeral for Iraqi children
A collective funeral on Sunday was staged in one of Baghdad's main streets for 70 Iraqis, mostly children, who died because of medicinal shortages as a result of the sanctions imposed on Iraq.
Iraq, Politics, 12/1/1997

Israel goes on alert fearing of a new round of Hamas attacks
Israel again claimed that "hot warnings" had been received that Hamas and Islamic Jihad activists might try to launch a new wave of attacks on Israelis next week
Israel, Politics, 12/1/1997

More settlement construction works are underway
The sources quoted Israeli reports that the government had approved the construction of 900 residential units in the Jewish settlement of Alfei Menashe
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/1/1997

Nasrallah pledges resistance against occupation
The Secretary General of Hizbullah Party in Lebanon, Hassan Nasrallah, said that presence of Syrian troops in Lebanon is a security need and a guarantee for national reconciliation and stability for Lebanon, which is always threatened by the Israeli invasion.
Lebanon, Politics, 12/1/1997

Kuwait: no reconciliation with Iraq
Kuwait, Politics, 12/1/1997

King Hassan's consultant states
There will be a meeting between Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and King Hassan od Morocco in Egypt within days for the chairmanship of the meeting of the joint superior committee.
Egypt-Morocco, Politics, 12/1/1997

Europe to play more active part in peace process, EU envoy says
"There is a demand by all sides for a stronger presence by the Europeans" in the peace process, Moratinos told reporters following the meeting with Hariri.
Regional, Politics, 12/1/1997

Oil-for-food
Iraq, Politics, 12/1/1997

UNSCOM composition
Iraq, Politics, 12/1/1997

Saudi Yemen border
Saudi Arabia-Yemen, Politics, 12/1/1997

Jordan election bill
Jordan, Politics, 12/1/1997

Women in Qatar elections?
Qatar, Politics, 12/1/1997

Albright voices concern, Israeli Cabinet approves evasive West Bank withdrawal plan, with conditions
US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright has expressed fear that the US interests will be harmed in the Middle East region due to the halt of the peace process.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/1/1997

Sudan asks Egypt to sponsor national reconciliation bid
A Sudanese official yesterday asked Cairo to sponsor a bid to forge national reconciliation between the government and the Sudan People's Liberation Army.
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 12/1/1997

Palestinian official in Cairo for peace talks
Nabil Shaath, the minister of planning and international cooperation in Palestine, met Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa, and President Hosni Mubarak's political advisor, Dr. Osama Al-Baz.
Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 12/1/1997

Lebanese-Syrian peace tracks inseparable, Lebanese cleric says
Sheikh Mohammad Mehdi Shamseddine, has asserted the inseparability of Syrian and Lebanese tracks in the talks to achieve a comprehensive peace in the Middle East.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 12/1/1997

Chancellor Klima in Damascus today, land for peace principle stressed
In his meeting Sunday with Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak, Klima discussed Middle East peace process developments and efforts made to bring it out of the stalemate it has reached.
Regional, Politics, 12/1/1997

Islamic countries urged to strengthen solidarity
In a speech before the Fourth Islamic Conference of Information Ministers, Syrian Information Minister Mohammad Salman affirmed the necessity of guiding the Islamic states' information in defense of cultural, economic and political issues.
Regional, Politics, 12/1/1997

Amnesty International concerned over Lebanese prisoners
Previous prisoners had disclosed that prisoners in Israeli jails undergo systematic torture and abuses including beating, whipping, electric shocks and dipping in hot and cold water.
Lebanon, Politics, 12/1/1997

British FM voices commitment for just peace
British Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Derek Fatchette has stressed the need to revitalize the Middle East peace process in order to achieve just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East region.
Regional, Politics, 12/1/1997

Syria's PNF for peace which gives security to all
In a meeting for the Syrian Progressive National Front (PNF) Central Leadership, Prime Minister Zoubi presented a report on the country's economic conditions and the development it witnesses in the field of agricultural production.
Syria, Politics, 12/1/1997


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