|
We are looking for sales & marketing representatives in different countries. Apply now!
Arab states get serious about removing Lybian sanctions
Arab states agreed to launch concentrated efforts until March 20 to formulate an Arab resolution to be presented to the UN Security Council in its special session to discuss the status of sanctions imposed on Libya after the judgment of the International Court of Justice regarding the Lockerbie issue.
Regional, Politics, 3/14/1998
Lebanese-Syrian summit in Damascus
Lebanese President Elias Hrawi left Beirut with Prime Minister Rafik Hariri for Damascus early Saturday after talks at the presidential palace. Also taking part in the Damascus meetings were House Speaker Nabih Berri and Foreign Minister Fares Boueiz.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 3/14/1998
Mubarak accepts invitation from Yemen
Ghany said Yemen has succeeded in reducing inflation from 60% to less than 10%, raising the growth rate in the year 1996 to 6%, and reducing Russian debts from $6.7 billion to $400 million dollars.
Yemen-Egypt, Politics, 3/14/1998
A new escalation of violence in Algeria
The Algerian armed forces were able to overcome 19 terrorists, including Germal Mokhtari, a leader of the Armed Islamic Group in El-Somaa region of Blida state.
Algeria, Politics, 3/14/1998
Palestinian groups agree to escalating attacks against Israel
Fatah, Hamas, and the Popular and Democratic Fronts for Freeing Palestine called for escalating the confrontation against the Israeli soldiers and settlers in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/14/1998
OIC meeting to address peace process
The assistant secretary-general of the OIC, Abdul Aziz Abu Ghoush on Thursday said that among the top priorities of the OIC foreign ministers meeting on Sunday in Doha is the continued Israeli occupation of the Golan, Jerusalem and south Lebanon.
Regional, Politics, 3/14/1998
Sudanese ambassador calls for unity between Egypt, Sudan
Ahmed Abdel Halim Mohammed, the new Sudanese ambassador to Cairo, stated that there will be no improvement in Sudanese - Egyptian relations except through comprehensive unity, emphasizing the importance of linking all events together.
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 3/14/1998
Iraq, Iran agree on arrangements for visiting shrines
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 3/14/1998
Sharon draws a withdrawal plan from Lebanon
Israel-Lebanon, Politics, 3/14/1998
British Defense minister visits Saudi Arabia tomorrow
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 3/14/1998
Iraqi FM pledges his country's honor to accord with UN
Iraq, Politics, 3/14/1998
Canadian governor general to visit UAE
Ottawa said today that Canada's Governor General Romeo Le Blanc will visit the United Arab Emirates on his way from India to Pakistan.
United Arab Emirates, Politics, 3/14/1998
Cook to convey messages between Syria, Lebanon and Israel
Regional, Politics, 3/14/1998
Iranian FM visits Saudi Arabia tomorrow
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 3/14/1998
Iraq releases 590 Egyptian prisoners
Iraq, Politics, 3/14/1998
Kuwaiti woman protest decision depriving them of right to vote
Kuwait, Politics, 3/14/1998
Arab parliamentarians in Sanaa to discuss Arab solidarity
Yemeni President Ali Abdallah Saleh and 14 parliamentary leaders will inaugurate the meetings, and Arab League Secretary-General Esmat Abdul Meguid will also join the meetings.
Regional, Politics, 3/14/1998
Egypt-Qatar Conflict results in low-level delegation to Islamic conference
The sources said that the disputes between the Egyptian and Qatari foreign ministers, Amr Moussa and Hamad Bin Jasim, will lead President Mubarak to interfere and send a high-ranking delegation to Qatar to joining the meetings.
Egypt-Qatar, Politics, 3/13/1998
A meeting for discussing the issue of the Kuwaiti captives in Iraq
The committee authorized to deal with the issue of Kuwaitis held captive and missing since the 1990 Iraqi invasion of Kuwait will hold a meeting on March 18.
Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 3/13/1998
Tehran on relations with Gulf states, openness, and US exchange
The Iranian president's advisor on women's affairs, Zahra Shujai called in a speech she delivered at Colombia University in New York on the sideline of a women's conference organized by the UN, for US women to visit Iran in the framework of Tehran's readiness to encourage cultural exchange between the two countries.
Iran, Politics, 3/13/1998
Sudanese government says it is ready to reconcile with rebels
The Sudanese government said it is ready to sign a cease-fire agreement with rebel forces in southern Sudan to end fighting that has continued since 1983.
Sudan, Politics, 3/13/1998
King Hussein of Jordan heads for the US
Jordan, Politics, 3/13/1998
Speaker Berri reiterates the position on Israeli withdrawal
Upon meeting with a number of parliamentarians, Berri made it clear that U.N resolution no. 425 provides for unconditional withdrawal from the south and the western Bekaa.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 3/13/1998
US secretary of defense to visit Egypt
US Secretary of Defense William Cohen will visit Cairo next month within his regional tour to gather Arab support for the United States in its dispute with Iraq.
Egypt, Politics, 3/12/1998
Sudanese parliament head: freedom to form parties is guaranteed
Hassan El-Tourabi, the head of the Sudanese parliament, confirmed that the new draft constitution currently under discussion by the deputies provides all with the right to form political parties.
Sudan, Politics, 3/12/1998
Syrian parliament speaker receives Iraqi delegation
Speaker of the Syrian People's Assembly Abdul Qader Qaddoura received a delegation from the Iraqi National Assembly led by chairman of the public services committee, Abdullah Haithi.
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 3/12/1998
Iraq - Kuwait conditions
Iraq, Politics, 3/12/1998
Annan - south Lebanon
Lebanon, Politics, 3/12/1998
Kurds - Iraq
Iraq, Politics, 3/12/1998
Egyptian ambassador suing Israeli belly dancer
Mohammed Bassiouni, Egypt's ambassador in Tel Aviv, held a special meeting with the legal counselor of the Egyptian embassy in Israel to study the possibility of pressing legal charges against an Israeli belly dancer.
Egypt, Politics, 3/12/1998
Hamas holds Israel responsible for killing three Palestinians
Palestine, Politics, 3/12/1998
UAE President confers with UN envoy on Iraqi crisis
United Arab Emirates, Politics, 3/12/1998
Arab Bar Association initiative on Kuwaiti prisoners in Iraq
Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 3/12/1998
Al-Youssefi submits list of his government's members to King Hassan
Morocco, Politics, 3/12/1998
Saudi, Italian bilateral relations reviewed
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 3/12/1998
Reports of King Fahd's health inaccurate
Saudi official sources informed ArabicNews.com that reports of King Fahd having gall bladder surgery are inaccurate.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 3/11/1998
President Hrawi: Going home, no play with the constitution
Lebanese President Elias Hrawi on Tuesday sought to put an end to speculation on whether he wished to extend his presidential mandate by announcing he would "go home" when his term expires in November. Visitors to Baabda presidential palace quoted the president as saying: "When my term ends, I will go home."
Lebanon, Politics, 3/11/1998
Kuwaiti not ready to normalize relations with Iraq
Kuwaiti Deputy the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Shiekh Sabbah El-Ahmed El-Sabbah expressed astonishment towards the Iraqi desire to normalize relations with Kuwait, saying it is too early for such a raproachment.
Kuwait, Politics, 3/11/1998
Kuwaiti parliament ends break with pro-Iraq countries
For the first time since the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and the subsequent Gulf War, Kuwaiti parliamentary officials will participate in two conferences which include countries that had unfavorable positions toward Kuwait prior to and during the war.
Kuwait, Politics, 3/11/1998
Jordan's crown prince in Israel
"Crown Prince Hassan's visit brought back to normal relations between both Israel and Jordan," the report stated.
Jordan-Israel, Politics, 3/11/1998
Zeroual in Switzerland for checkup; Algerian voilence continues
a statement from Algerian security sources said that four persons were attacked and killed by a terrorist group in Barakena in the state of El-Tarf, 600 kilometers east Algiers
Algeria, Politics, 3/11/1998
UN Chief to convey an Israeli message to Lebanon concerning Israel
The summit is expected following intensive contacts and meetings between Lebanese Premier Rafik Hariri and senior Syrian officials, especially with President Hafez al-Assad, with the objective of reaching a crystal clear Syrian-Lebanese position concerning Israeli proposals for its withdrawal from Lebanese territories
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 3/11/1998
Yemen wants Sukatra island as free zone for Germany to invest in
In March 1995, the Yemeni government started economic reforms at the request of the World Bank. These cover government's suspension of several commodities, belt-tightening measures and selling certain state-owned institutions.
Yemen-Egypt, Politics, 3/11/1998
Libyan, Jordanian medical relations boosted
Jordanian industry and trade minister and the Libyan deputy premier and health minister discussed means of fostering relations between the two countries, especially facilitating the export of Jordanian pharmaceutical products to Libya.
Libya-Jordan, Politics, 3/11/1998
Tunis hosts Europe - Maghreb security, cooperation symposium
Participants in the symposium, which concluded its deliberations yesterday, spoke about developments in the Middle East peace process and the deadlock it has reached. They asserted the need for an active European role in peace talks.
Regional, Politics, 3/11/1998
Minister Murr stresses inseparability of Syrian-Lebanese tracks
The Lebanese minister said that resolution 425 is clear and frank and calls for full and unconditional Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon and the western Bekaa, rather than as Israel interprets it.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 3/11/1998
Syrian, Belarusian presidents review reports set by delegations
Protocols and agreements concluded between the Syrian and Belarus, due to be signed today, include trade and economic, information, cultural, banking, political, health, agricultural, industrial and oil agreements.
Syria, Politics, 3/11/1998
Iraqi parliamentary delegation to visit Cairo
A delegation from the Iraqi parliament, under Ghalab Al-Gasem, the chairman of endowments, religious and health affairs, arrived yesterday in Cairo.
Iraq-Egypt, Politics, 3/11/1998
Arab Lawyers Union to meet in Tunisia
The first session of the permanent bureau of the Arab Lawyers Union will be held in Tunisia from March 24 - 26, under the sponsorship of Tunisian President Zien El-Abedin Ben Ali.
Regional-Tunisia, Politics, 3/11/1998
Lebanon: Nasrallah's statements stir debate in Israel
Netanyahu, Israeli sources said, explained to his ministers the circumstances under which Israel would be ready to pull out. He noted that the implementation of the UN resolution is based on talks with the Lebanese government, which has to commit itself to security arrangements
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 3/10/1998
Iran improves relations in the gulf, first war ship to Saudi Arabia
Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi stated that it is essential to improve Iranian relations with the Gulf states to ensure security, peace, and stability in the Gulf region.
Gulf-Iran, Politics, 3/10/1998
Iraqi exile government
Iraqi daily Nabdul Shabab, edited by Odai Saddam Hussein on Monday published a list of names for an exile government which the paper said was supposed to have been announced during US military strikes against Iraq.
Iraq, Politics, 3/10/1998
Minister launches presidential race, Hariri: Unanimity of Lebanese required
Interior Minister Michel Murr on Monday officially launched the battle for presidential elections by hinting at the possibility of extending President Elias Hrawi's term.
Lebanon, Politics, 3/10/1998
Kuwaiti minister of information may get no-confidence vote
Saud Nasir Al-Sabah, the Kuwaiti minister of information, will be questioned today, while oppossition deputies stated that they have gathered enough votes to call a no-confidence vote against him.
Kuwait, Politics, 3/10/1998
Egypt rejects request to release Israeli spy
Egypt renewed its refusal of the demand presented by the chairman of the Israeli Histadrut, Amir Peretz, to release convicted Israeli spy Azam Azam during the chairman's recent visit to Cairo.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 3/10/1998
King Hassan refuses contacts with Netanyahu
I'm not prepared to meet with this man, with Netanyahu... his body language projects aggression, something violent," the paper quoted King Hassan as saying, "In the very near future I'll refuse to receive letters from this man.
Morocco-Israel, Politics, 3/10/1998
Syria welcomes stronger relations with Belarusian, Assad on Israel
President Assad said: "I am confident that this visit will achieve the goal hoped for to consolidate the standing relations between our two countries, which made remarkable progress," expressing Syria's wish to develop the relations on the basis of mutual interests.
Syria, Politics, 3/10/1998
New Egyptian initiative for Sudanese reconciliation
An Egyptian official expressed Cairo's readiness to launch an initiative to arrange meetings between leaders of the Sudanese government and opposition to address Sudanese reconciliation and its basis.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 3/10/1998
Annan and Meguid to discuss Iraq and Lybia
The secretary-general of the Arab League, Esmat Abdel Meguid, will meet with the secretary-general of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, at the Arab League headquarters on March 19 during Annan's visit to Cairo.
Regional, Politics, 3/10/1998
Cabinet reshuffle in Sudan
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on Sunday night issued several decrees according to which several federal and state ministers were appointed.
Sudan, Politics, 3/10/1998
Sevenfold committee discusses Lockerbie crisis in Doha
The meeting will discuss the recent developments in the Lockerbie crisis after the announcement of the International Court of Justice concerning its right to examine this crisis.
Regional-Libya, Politics, 3/10/1998
A communique to Qatar's emir from Pakistani premier
Qatar, Politics, 3/10/1998
Afro-Arab parliamentary conference condemns Israeli anti-Arab policies
The Afro-Arab parliamentary conference in its final statement issued last night in Cotonou, Benin affirmed Syria's sovereignty over the whole Golan and considered all Israeli measures to change its legal, geographical, political and demographically status as null and void.
Regional, Politics, 3/10/1998
Egyptian Ministry of Culture refuses cultural normalization with Israel
Regional-Egypt, Politics, 3/10/1998
Hassan and Arafat emphasize reviving peace negotiations
"Recent political contacts including meetings with the Israeli officials aim at reviving the peace process," Crown Prince Hassan said.
Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 3/10/1998
Kuwait - Iraq meeting, POWs an outstanding issue
The meeting will tackle the issues pending between Kuwait and Iraq, especially regarding individuals still missing since the Gulf War in 1991.
Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 3/9/1998
GCC welcomes Iran initiative, asks Israel to get out
The statements called on Middle East peace process cosponsors to exert further efforts to bring the peace process out of its current impasse and urged the European Union member states to intensify their role in bringing the process back to its right track.
Gulf, Politics, 3/9/1998
Jordan's Anani meets Iraq's Sahaf
"Jordan and Iraq share a common ground through which they can move to implement the latest UN Security Council resolution 1154" in a way that would prevent any tension in the future, Anani said.
Jordan-Iraq, Politics, 3/9/1998
Discussing the Sudanese constitution today
Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir delivered an address today to the exceptional session of the Sudanese National Council, held especially to discuss the draft Sudanese constitution.
Sudan, Politics, 3/9/1998
Israel's Sharon in Amman for talks, Hassan heads to Israel
Jordanian minister of irrigation and Water Munzir Haddadin said his government continues to encourage cooperation with Israel, Israeli radio reported. The Jordanian minister described Sharon's visit to Amman as having "special flavor" because it strengthens bilateral relations.
Jordan-Israel, Politics, 3/9/1998
Formation of new Moroccan government faces obstacles
Morocco's King Hassan II will meet with Moroccan Prime Minister Abdel Rhaman El-Youssefi at the beginning of April, within the discussion of the arrangements for the formation of the new Moroccan government.
Morocco, Politics, 3/9/1998
Turkey's Cem to visit Egypt
Turkish Foreign Minister Ismail Cem will visit Cairo on March 20. During his visit, he will deliver a communique from Turkish President Suleyman Demirel to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.
Egypt-Turkey, Politics, 3/9/1998
Hariri continues meeting with Christian religious leaders
Lebanon, Politics, 3/9/1998
Anjouan government
Comoros, Politics, 3/9/1998
Mubarak, King Hussein tackle Iraq developments, motivating peace process
Egypt-Jordan, Politics, 3/9/1998
Israeli senior army officers choose peace
Israel, Politics, 3/9/1998
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
|
