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Jerusalem committee resolution important step in right direction
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa praised on Friday as "an important step in the right direction" the decisions made by the Al-Quds Committee's 17th session.
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 8/1/1998

President Mubarak highlights King Hassan II's role in defending Jerusalem
President Husni Mubarak of Egypt hailed the role played by King Hassan II in the defense of the holy of city of Jerusalem.
Egypt-Morocco, Politics, 8/1/1998

Jerusalem committee calls for halting normalization with Israel
The Committee called on these countries "to close their missions and offices until Israel complies with U.N. resolutions and carries out the agreements, pledges and commitments reached by the parties to the peace process."
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 7/31/1998

Sudanese opposition to meet in Cairo, absentia trial of Mahdi to begin
Sudanese opposition factions will hold an expanded meeting in Cairo during August. The spokesman of the Sudanese national opposition grouping, Farouk Abu Eissa, confirmed that the meeting will discuss the group's plan for restoring democracy in Sudan.
Sudan, Politics, 7/31/1998

US congressmen urge attack on Iraqi pipeline
A Paris-based weekly to be published tomorrow reported that the US Congress is pressuring the US administration to prevent Iraq from opening its oil pipeline to the Syrian city of Banias, which has been shut down since 1982.
Iraq-Syria, Politics, 7/31/1998

Syria - Jordan tensions flare at Jerusalem committee meetings
Tensions prevailed at the Jerusalem Committee's meetings where Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa would have entered into a confrontation with Jordanian Foreign Minister Jawad al-Anani, except for the intervention of Morocco's King Hassan
Syria-Jordan, Politics, 7/31/1998

King Hassan II expresses hope conditions for holding Arab summit will be examined
King Hassan II expressed hope on Thursday that the opportunity will be favorable and conditions will be examined so that Arab heads of state can meet to examine not only inter-Arab issues but also issues having an impact on the Islamic nation.
Regional-Morocco, Politics, 7/31/1998

London agrees to try Lockerbie suspects in the Hague
Through its ambassador in Cairo, London informed the Arab League of its approval of Arab proposals to try the two Libyans accused of being involved in Lockerbie case in the Hague according to Scottish law.
Libya-UK, Politics, 7/31/1998

Obstacles placed in AL chief path to Libya
When Arab League Secretary-General Esmat Abdul Meguid visits Libya on Sunday, he is scheduled he is scheduled to make the trip directly by plane in the first trip of its kind since the US administration and Britain announced last week that they will accept Arab proposals to try the two Libyan suspects in Holland.
Libya-Regional, Politics, 7/31/1998

Tunisia protests to Italy due to illegal immigration claims
The Tunisian Foreign Ministry summoned the Italian ambassador to Tunisia, to protest against accusations by Rome that it is not fulfilling its role in halting illegal immigration.
Tunisia-Italy, Politics, 7/31/1998

18 Egyptians arrested for attempting to sneak into Malta
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday received a note from Egypt's embassy in Malta saying that the Maltese authorities arrested 18 Egyptian young men for illegally sneaking into the country from Libya.
Egypt-Malta, Politics, 7/31/1998

African ministers meet on conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia
African foreign ministers will hold next week in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, a meeting to put the final touches to a report on the border dispute between Eritrea and Ethiopia, Zimbabwe's news agency reported.
Ethiopia-Eritrea-OAU, Politics, 7/31/1998

Two killed in Algiers coach explosion
Two persons were killed and another 23 reported wounded in a coach explosion in Algiers on Thursday night. Some 12 of the wounded are in critical condition.
Algeria, Politics, 7/31/1998

Eritrean delegation in Libya
Libya-Eritrea, Politics, 7/31/1998

Algerian students call for Arabization of technology
Algeria, Politics, 7/31/1998

Bahrain stock exchange record
Bahrain, Politics, 7/31/1998

Hrawi: I will go home when my term is up
Lebanon, Politics, 7/31/1998

Jerusalem committee appoints Palestinian diplomat to head up Jerusalem fund
The Jerusalem (Al-Quds) Committee appointed Palestinian Ambassador to Morocco, Wajih Hassan Al Qassim (Abu Marwane) as director of the Jerusalem Fund.
Regional, Politics, 7/31/1998

Hilo: another chance to become first Palestinian female member of Knesset
"I read his remarks and I had tears in my eyes," said Nadia Hilo of Jaffa as she commented on the controversial statements by the Israeli ex-general Uri Orr. Orr had all his Labor Party activities suspended by party chairman Ehud Barak following remarks he made against Sephardi Jews.
Israel, Politics, 7/31/1998

Moratinos arrives in Cairo to discuss regional peace process
Egypt-Regional-European Union, Politics, 7/31/1998

UN extends UNIFIL for 6 months
The UN Security Council Thursday renewed the mandate of the UN Interim Forces In Lebanon UNIFIL for more six months to expire on January 31, 1999.
Lebanon-Israel-UN, Politics, 7/31/1998

Algeria protest any intervention in its internal affairs
Members of the Algerian national people's council asserted their categorical rejection of any intervention in the internal affairs of the country under the pretext of a political or humanitarian umbrella.
Algeria-UN, Politics, 7/31/1998

Jordanian crown prince confers with Saudi security director
Jordan-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 7/31/1998

Hizbullah concludes fifth session
Lebanon, Politics, 7/31/1998

Qatari emir to visit Algeria next month
Diplomatic sources in Algeria said that Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani will visit Algeria on August 4 at the invitation of Algerian President Liamine Zeroual who visited Qatar.
Qatar-Algeria, Politics, 7/31/1998

First minister from Laos to visit Cairo
The foreign minister of Laos, Somsavat Lengsavat, will arrive at Cairo to begin a three-day visit on October 5, his first to Egypt, during which he will meet with Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa.
Egypt-Laos, Politics, 7/31/1998

Session on Israeli Judaization policy in Jerusalem begins
The Jerusalem Committee opened Wednesday in Casablanca its 17th session, under the chairmanship of king Hassan II of Morocco, to examine means to counter the Israeli plans to Judaize the holy city of Jerusalem and erase its Arab and Islamic character.
Regional, Politics, 7/30/1998

Washington, London obstruct Russian proposal to close Iraqi nuclear file
The US and Britain on Wednesday at the UN vetoed a Russian proposal that would have provided for ending inspection operations of nuclear firms in Iraq.
Iraq, Politics, 7/30/1998

Financial backing needed to brake settlements, ministers hold side talks
The Palestinians need strong financial backing to counter the Israeli settlement policy in the holy city of Jerusalem, a Palestinian official said here on Wednesday.
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 7/30/1998

Saudi Arabia and Yemen agreement details
Saudi Arabia and Yemen have agreed to resume the meetings of three joint committees to carry on demarcating joint land and sea border lines.
Saudi Arabia-Yemen, Politics, 7/30/1998

UN agreement allows Israelis into Islamic and Arab countries
Islamic and Arab Nations have no intention of softening pressure on the UN Conference on Trade and Development over its recent agreement with Israel, Kuwaiti news agency quoted diplomats as saying.
Regional-UN, Politics, 7/30/1998

Syrian minister addresses relations with Egypt, Turkey
Syrian Information Minister Dr. Muhammad Salman has stressed the strong ties linking Syria and Egypt and the importance of maintaining coordination between the two states so as to serve pan Arab interests.
Syria, Politics, 7/30/1998

Egypt prevents Sudanese chief journalist from entering
The Sudanese ambassador in Egypt, Ahmed Abdul Halim, informed the Egyptian Foreign Ministry in an official visit about his country's protest against the Egyptian authorities' decision to prevent the chief Sudanese journalist, El-Naagib Adam Kamer El-Din, from entering Egypt to attend the meetings of the Arab Journalists Union currently underway in Alexandria.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 7/30/1998

Cairo denies pressuring Israeli embassy
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry denied reports in Israel complaining about the exposure of Israel's embassy in Cairo to various kinds of pressure.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 7/30/1998

Iraq wants role in Kurdish agreement
Iraq called on the United Nations to join in implementing the oil for food agreement in the Kurdish regions of northern Iraq, saying that the agreement has not shared in improving the conditions of the Iraqi people there till now.
Iraq, Politics, 7/30/1998

Lebanese premier stresses unity of Lebanese, Syrian peace tracks
Lebanon, Politics, 7/30/1998

EU concerns over stalemated Palestinian-Israeli negotiations
The Israeli occupation forces on Tuesday night arrested five Palestinians from Azna village, in Hebron. The arrests came in the context of a vast arrest campaign Israeli occupation forces have carried out for two weeks in West Bank cities.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 7/30/1998

Syrian Foreign Ministry reports on Israeli human rights violations
The director of the Syrian Foreign Ministry's international organizations department, Kloufis Kouri, on Wednesday submitted the Syrian Foreign Ministry's statement to the UN Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories.
Syria, Politics, 7/30/1998

Abdul Meguid briefs UN delegation on regional issues
The Arab League's secretary-general, Esmat Abdul Meguid, informed a United Nations delegation of the AL's position toward the current events in the Middle East including developments in the peace process.
Regional-UN, Politics, 7/30/1998

Moussa meets with al-Sahaf in Casablanca
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa met yesterday with Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohammed Said al-Sahaf in Casablanca where the two discussed coordinating the two countries' position toward the developments in the Middle East peace process stalemate and the situation in Gulf.
Egypt-Iraq, Politics, 7/30/1998

Bahrain - Egyptian commercial discussion
Bahrain-Egypt, Politics, 7/30/1998

King Hussein talks with Netanyahu from Mayo clinic
King Hussein of Jordan on Wednesday night made a telephone call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He learned from Netanyahu about developments pertaining to recent meetings between the Israelis and the Palestinians.
Jordan, Politics, 7/30/1998

President al-Assad dismisses governor of Daraa from post
Syria, Politics, 7/30/1998

Syrian FM urges Arab, Muslim states to halt normalization with Israel
Al-Sharaa criticized the Israeli practices in the occupied Arab territories, especially against Jerusalem which he said are aimed at changing the holy Arab city into a small quarter of a big Jewish Jerusalem so as to abrogate the history of this time-honored city.
Syria, Politics, 7/30/1998

Moratinos confers with Israeli official
Regional-European Union, Politics, 7/29/1998

Progress in Saudi -Yemeni dispute as joint committees are activated
A Saudi delegation led by Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal and a Yemeni delegation headed by Foreign Minister Abdul Qader Bajmal on Tuesday signed the minutes of a meeting aiming to stimulate the activities of the joint committees from both sides.
Yemen-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 7/29/1998

Israel has new scheme for Palestinian territories
As Palestinian and Israeli negotiators resume their talks in Tel Aviv Thursday, nothing seems to have been achieved and Palestinian officials believe a breakthrough is still far from reach.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 7/29/1998

Arab states express views on Jerusalem as meeting begins
The Jerusalem Committee will open this Wednesday its 17th session in the Moroccan economic capital of Casablanca to debate the deadlocked Middle-East peace process and the Israeli expansionist policy in the holy city of Jerusalem.
Regional, Politics, 7/29/1998

International committee chief denies meeting with Algerian opposition
Chairman of the international committee Mario Soares, currently visiting Algeria has denied having met with leaders of the banned Algerian Islamic Salvation Front Party. "Such meetings are officially announced," he said.
Algeria, Politics, 7/29/1998

Moussa: Israel does not want a solution
Following his meeting on Tuesday in Paris with his French counterpart, Hubert Vedrine, Egypt's Foreign Minister Amr Moussa said Israel does not want a solution to the current situation with the Palestinians.
Egypt-France, Politics, 7/29/1998

Kuwait welcomes Iraqi laborers who carry European passports
A Kuwaiti deputy conveyed Kuwaiti Minister of Interior Sheikh Hamad al-Khaled al-Sabah'st that Kuwait has no opposition to foreign citizens of Iraqi origin working in Kuwaiti as long as they do not violate the country's security.
Kuwait, Politics, 7/29/1998

Sudanese opposition refuses to participate in national government
The opposition Democratic National Assembly inside Sudan announced its refusal to participate in the national government as called for by some Islamic factions affiliated to the government.
Sudan, Politics, 7/29/1998

Assad, Mubarak to intensify contacts on French - Egyptian peace initiative
Political sources in Cairo disclosed on Tuesday that Presidents Hafez al-Assad and Mubarak agreed during their recent meeting in Alexandria to intensify contacts with certain Arab capitals to discuss the French-Egyptian initiative on convening a new international conference to salvage the peace process.
Regional, Politics, 7/29/1998

Committee forming in Moslem Brotherhood group to solve disputes
Sources in the prohibited Moslem Brotherhood group in Egypt revealed that the bureau that facilities the group's affairs formed a committee under the name "the arbitration and dispute-solving committee," and that its members will be entitled to examing the complaints of the group's members as well as solve disputes before they grow and reach the media.
Egypt, Politics, 7/29/1998

Lebanese Premier confers with French ambassador
Lebanon-France, Politics, 7/29/1998

Arab states to form national committee for fighting terrorism
The first Arab conference for officials in charge of fighting terrorism has legitimized people's armed struggle to liberate their territories and restore independence and self-determination.
Regional, Politics, 7/29/1998

New peace negotiations between Sudanese government, rebels
Sudan, Politics, 7/29/1998

A message to UAE President from Liberian counterpart
United Arab Emirates-Liberia, Politics, 7/29/1998

Jordan - press law
Jordan, Politics, 7/29/1998

Iran - Iraq complaint
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 7/29/1998

Jordanian security calls for coordination among Arab security bodies
The head of the Jordanian security called for coordination from among Arab security bodies to Arab individuals.
Jordan, Politics, 7/29/1998

Washington notifies stand on Lockerbie issue to Arab League
The United States officially notified the Arab League on Tuesday that the trial of two Libyans accused in the 1988 plane bombing over Lockerbie may be held by a Scottish court in a neutral country.
Libya-Regional, Politics, 7/29/1998

Sound Management Pact for administration submitted to Cabinet council
A "sound management pact" for administration meant to promote a new culture in the Moroccan administration in matters of organization and ethics was submitted to the Moroccan Cabinet council on Tuesday.
Morocco, Politics, 7/29/1998

Human Rights Organization opens information and documentation center
The Moroccan Human Rights Association "AMDH" has opened in Rabat an information and documentation center on human rights, with the support of the European Union's MEDA Democracy program.
Morocco, Politics, 7/29/1998

Morocco and Italy sign agreement on illegal immigration
Morocco and Italy concluded Tuesday in Rabat a cooperation agreement to struggle against illegal immigration.
Morocco-Italy, Politics, 7/29/1998

Sudan accuses Eritrea of planning military attack
Sudan accused Eritrea of planning to launch a military attack in Sudanese territories by conspiring with rebel forces.
Sudan, Politics, 7/29/1998

African efforts to solve dispute between Eritrea and Ethiopia
African sources told ArabicNews.com that the African mediation committee comprised of Djibouti, Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso will hold a meeting in the capital city of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso to find a peaceful solution for the border crisis between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Eritrea-Ethiopia-OAU, Politics, 7/29/1998

AL chief hails Syrian-Egyptian summit
Regional, Politics, 7/29/1998

Syrian Vice- President, Premier confer with Sudanese FM
Syria-Sudan, Politics, 7/29/1998

Saudi-Yemeni conflict under discussion today
A Yemeni official source said on Monday that Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal will arrive in Sanaa today for a short visit. He will discuss the border conflict between the two countries which recently developed into an armed confrontation.
Saudi Arabia-Yemen, Politics, 7/28/1998

No Scottish judges in Lockerbie case is false, says Libya
Libya denied news reported by British weekly "The Observer" that it would refuse an all-Scottish judge panel for the two Libyans suspected of being behind the Lockerbie bombing.
Libya, Politics, 7/28/1998

A call for convening a new national reconciliation in Algeria
Eight prominent Algerian political personalities have called for convening a national reconciliation meeting with all political forces without any exception, in order to end the current crisis, with the results to be presented to the "popular will" later in a free referendum
Algeria, Politics, 7/28/1998

Close Morocco-US relations, a result of exceptional Moroccan progress
Moroccan-US relations and interests have never been as closer as they are today, said the US ambassador to Morocco, Edward Gabriel.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 7/28/1998

Decisive decisions expected from Jerusalem committee
Several Arab observers expect the Jerusalem Committee, which holds its 17th session in Casablanca this July 29-30, to take "decisive" resolutions to face the escalating tension in the occupied territories brought about by Israeli policy.
Regional, Politics, 7/28/1998

King Hassan II receives Italian foreign minister
King Hassan II received on Monday at the Royal palace of Skhirat (Rabat suburbs) Italian Foreign Minister, Lamberto Dini, who is currently on a 3-day official visit to Morocco.
Morocco-Italy, Politics, 7/28/1998

Egypt insists on ending the crisis between Ethiopia and Eritrea
After the struggle between Ethiopia and Eritrea has continued for a third month, Egypt's President Mubarak insisted upon reaching a peaceful solution to ensure the stability of the "African Horn." Moreover, Mubarak said that he is exerting and supporting all efforts aimed at solving the dispute.
Egypt-Eritrea, Politics, 7/28/1998

Syrian FM confers with EU Middle East peace envoy
Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa on Monday received the European Union Middle East peace process envoy Angel Moratinos.
Syria, Politics, 7/28/1998

U.N Information delegation visits Serkaji prison in Algiers
A United Nations information delegation, on a visit to Algeria, paid on Monday a field visit to the prison of Serkaji, in capital city of Algiers.
Algeria, Politics, 7/28/1998

Lebanese premier confers with senior Syrian officials
Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri on Monday concluded a new round of consultations with Syrian Vice-President Abdul Halim Khaddam and high-ranking Syrian officials.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 7/28/1998

Arab meeting to review international criminal court basis
Ambassador Sayed Kassem El-Masri, the Egyptian foreign minister's political advisor, announced that the Arab states will hold a coordination meeting at Arab League headquarters on the margin of the Arab countries' foreign ministers' 110th session in September to discuss the basic system for establishing the international criminal court.
Regional, Politics, 7/28/1998

Sudan reaffirms refusal to normalize relations with Israel
Sudan and Syria signed a joint cooperation agreement to support and develop bilateral relations between the two countries.
Syria-Sudan, Politics, 7/28/1998

French foreign minister due in Tehran soon
Tehran said today that French Foreign Minister Hubert Vedrine will visit Tehran soon, adding that Paris considers this visit very important.
Iran-France, Politics, 7/28/1998

Lebanese president confers with European Union peace process envoy
Lebanon, Politics, 7/28/1998

Tunis hosts first Arab conference for fighting terrorism
Deliberations of the first Arab conference for officials responsible for fighting terrorism in the Arab states ministries of the interior started today in Tunis.
Regional, Politics, 7/28/1998

Tunis closes down its office in Tel Aviv
The French magazine "John Afrique" reported that the Tunisian government decided as of the beginning of July to close down its office in Tel Aviv, noting that in 1997 Tunis summoned the office director, Nabil Saffar.
Tunisia-Israel, Politics, 7/28/1998

Sheikh Zayed - UAE economy
United Arab Emirates, Politics, 7/28/1998

Israelis believe Palestinian state will see light, but support it less
Around two thirds of the Israeli public believe that a Palestinian state will see light within the next decade but the support for such a state has dropped from 51 percent in 1997 to 44 percent in 1998.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 7/28/1998

Tunisian ruling party's conference starts tomorrow
The third general conference for the ruling Tunisian Constitutional Democratic Rally Party is starting tomorrow and will last four days. This is the third conference since Tunisian President Zein El-Abidin Bin Ali assumed power in November 1987 instead of El-Habib Bourikaba.
Tunisia, Politics, 7/28/1998

Al-Aqsa mosque society meets in Jerusalem
Palestine, Politics, 7/28/1998

Klima calls for pressure on Israel
Regional-European Union, Politics, 7/28/1998

No progress reached, Israelis cast inaccurate reports
"One day, the Israelis talk of progress, the next day they speak of an impasse. Once they say they accept some of our demands and once they present demands of their own. It is all one major part of a big maneuver that Netanyahu and his top aides are using to safely pass this week without having their government toppled by the no-confidence motions," said Erekat
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 7/27/1998

Yemeni, Saudi FMs agree on settling disputes
The visit of Yemeni Foreign Minister Abdul Qader Bajmal to Saudi Arabia on Saturday has yielded an accord based on principles to resolve a dispute for the border conflict between the two states.
Yemen-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 7/27/1998

No disputes between Syria, Egypt over US role
On the different views held by Presidents al-Assad and Mubarak towards the peace conference based on the Egyptian-French initiative, the ambassador said it is not a matter of dispute, adding that it is not sorted out yet
Regional-Syria, Politics, 7/27/1998

Kuwait - Iran missile tests
Kuwait-Iran, Politics, 7/27/1998

Mubarak, Assad review Middle East developments
Syrian President Hafez al-Assad on Sunday paid a one-day visit to Cairo. His talks with President Mubarak of Egypt dealt with the latest developments in the Arab region and the Arab and international contacts the two sides have made.
Regional-Syria, Politics, 7/27/1998

Syria and Israel almost resumed their talks, Israeli paper says
Syria and Israel were about to release a joint document which would have paved the way for the resumption of talks between them but Israel backtracked at the last minute, a Hebrew daily reported Sunday.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 7/27/1998

Officials responsible for combating terrorism in the Arab countries meeting
Regional, Politics, 7/27/1998

Meguid to discuss with Gaddafi proposals on Lockerbie
The Libyan authorities have agreed to allow one senior Scottish judge appointed by Britain and the US to head the judges in the hague, but insists that the other members come from other countries.
Libya-Regional, Politics, 7/27/1998

Moussa heads to Paris
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa is starting today to Paris for a two-day visit during which he will hold talks with French Foreign Minister Hubert Vedrine.
Egypt-France, Politics, 7/27/1998

Italian foreign minister arrives in Morocco
Dini told reporters upon arrival in Rabat that his visit is part of the "Italian government's policy to establish strong bonds of cooperation with Morocco."
Morocco-Italy, Politics, 7/27/1998

Palestinians could use chemical components in suicide bombings
Israel is worried that Islamic militants and other Palestinian opposition groups might resort to so-called "quiet attacks" on Israelis with the use of chemical and biological components as opposed to the conventional explosives used so far in suicide bombings.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 7/27/1998

Pan-Islamic organization terms Jerusalem committee meeting as timely
The Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) termed as "timely" the upcoming meeting of the Jerusalem Committee, due next July 29-30 in Morocco, under the chairmanship of King Hassan II.
Regional, Politics, 7/27/1998

Security forces kill 60 gunmen from the GIA
Algerian security sources said on Sunday that an armed group killed on Saturday night 12 citizens and wounded two others. A security source said the new massacre was committed in Telmesan province to the far west of Algeria.
Algeria, Politics, 7/27/1998

Qaddoumi arrives in Cairo
Head of the political department of the Palestinian Liberation Organization Farouk Qaddoumi arrived yesterday from Tunisia for a formal visit to Cairo, during which he will meet with high-ranking Egyptian officials and Arab ambassadors in Cairo.
Palestine, Politics, 7/27/1998

Britain denies military cooperation agreement with Israel
The British Foreign Office today denied news reports that Britain and Israel recently signed a security agreement to monitor the redeployment of self-propelled ballistic missiles in the Middle East.
Israel, Politics, 7/27/1998

U.N. mission identifies 80,476 would-be voters in Sahara referendum
The U.N. mission for the referendum in the Sahara (MINURSO) has identified since last December 3 some 80,476 would-be voters in the referendum that the U.N. plans to hold in the area.
Morocco-West Sahara, Politics, 7/27/1998

EU envoy for Syrian sovereignty over the Golan
Syria-Regional-European Union, Politics, 7/27/1998

A message from Primakov to AL chief
Regional, Politics, 7/27/1998

2.8 million Palestinians in the West Bank, Gaza Strip
Palestinian statistics said on Sunday that the population of the West Bank and Gaza Strip reached some 2.89 million, according to the recent census carried out by the Palestinian government in 1997
Palestine, Politics, 7/27/1998

Palestinian president starts visit to Austria
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat started this Monday a visit to Austria, which is currently chairing the European Union, for talks on the Middle East peace process.
Palestine, Politics, 7/27/1998

Weizman - Netanyahu dispute renewed
Israel, Politics, 7/27/1998

International delegation heading from Cairo to Jordan
A United Nations delegation to investigate Israeli human rights practices in the occupied Arab lands left Cairo today for a stop in Jordan, after which it will head to Syria.
Regional-Egypt-UN, Politics, 7/27/1998

Eritrean president arriving today in Cairo
During his visit, Afworki will meet with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to discuss the recent developments and the mediation to end the war between Eritrea and Ethiopia.
Egypt-Ethiopia, Politics, 7/27/1998

Egypt criticizes US congressman
The Egyptian minister of endowments, Mohamoud Zakzouk, described reports that the Egyptian Copts are exposed to prosecution as being unfair allegations that aim at abusing Egypt's reputation abroad.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 7/27/1998

Journalists' union meetings start tomorrow
The meeting of the general trusteeship of the Journalists' Union will start on Tuesday in Alexandria and last for three days.
Regional, Politics, 7/27/1998

No peace initiatives expected from Netanyahu says AL official
Ambassador Said Kamal, the Arab League's assistant secretary general for Palestinian affairs, stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not present any initiative until the year 2000 to advance the stumbling peace process, adding that Netanyahu is primarily concerned with winning his post for the second time in the elections that will be held in two years.
Regional-Israel, Politics, 7/27/1998

Saudi Arabia, Tunisia discuss bilateral relations
Saudi Arabia-Tunisia, Politics, 7/27/1998

Holland to Israel: Give us back the Ingrams
Holland has asked Israel to return all the Ingram sub machine guns which were to be relayed two weeks ago to the Palestinian National Authority. Holland donated those weapons in the aftermath of the Hebron protocol that was signed between the Palestinian government and Israel early in 1997.
Palestine-Israel-Netherlands, Politics, 7/27/1998


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