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Syria is not eager to escalate tension with Turkey
An Egyptian daily quoted a high-ranking Syrian official as saying that against the increasing Turkish military buildup on the Turkish side along the Syrian border, which spans 700 km, there are only 1,000 men as border guards.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 10/10/1998
Saudi - Iranian mediations to end Syrian - Turkish crisis
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 10/10/1998
Report: Israeli military men with Turkish army on the borders of Syria
Defense information circles in Britain on Thursday revealed the presence of Israeli military experts with the Turkish forces, which have been stockpiling since last week along the northern Syrian borders.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 10/10/1998
Tunisia: Law may be amended for coming elections
Tunisia, Politics, 10/10/1998
Explosions in Syrian areas adjacent to borders with Turkey
Three Turkish dailies reported today that explosions, whose causes are not known, took place in Syrian areas, near its borders with Turkey. The dailies said the explosions resulted in several deaths and injuries.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 10/10/1998
Turkish intelligence agents kidnapped
The French news bulletin "Top Urgent" said today that the sudden escalation between Syria and Turkey despite the recent repeated meetings between the two sides is linked to kidnapping by the Kurdistani Workers Party (PKK) of Turkish intelligence agents in Lebanon.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 10/10/1998
Iranian FM describes meeting with President Assad as constructive, Sheikh Sabah: We will all be with Syria
Kharazi said: "I think there is a proper way to settle this problem and to eliminate barriers between the two countries as well as to reach an amicable solution in this respect."
Syria-Iran, Politics, 10/10/1998
Syrian minister of defense attacks Jordan
Syrian Minister of Defense Mustafa Tlass attacked the Israeli - Turkish alliance, saying that the new regional security axis reflects the provocative and aggressive efforts directed against Syria, which were proved by Turkish officials' recent declarations, which comprised "direct and obvious threats to Syria."
Syria, Politics, 10/10/1998
Turkey informed Mubarak that Abdallah Ojlan is in Syria
Turkish sources in Cairo confirmed today to ArabicNews.com that Turkish President Suleiman Demirel gave Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak during their meeting in Ankara last week the addresses and phone numbers of the head of the Kurdish Workers Party, Abdallah Ojlan, in Syria.
Egypt-Turkey, Politics, 10/10/1998
Strategy of negotiations between the Palestine and Israel revealed
Signs that the Israeli - Palestinian strategic negotiations started to be criticized, in which it seemed that US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright succeed in convincing the two parties to adopt it.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/10/1998
Sanaa expresses relief toward judgement of owning Henish Island
Yemen expressed its relief toward the decision of the international arbitration committee to restore Yemeni sovereignty to the Henish Islands in the Red Sea, resolving a dispute with Eritrea.
Yemen-Eritrea, Politics, 10/10/1998
France questions Cairo on French - Egyptian initiative
A French diplomatic source in Cairo confirmed to ArabicNews.com today that his country has asked Cairo about the declarations that if the US succeeded in breaking the deadlock in the Middle East peace process there will be no need to hold an international peace conference, which is the Egyptian - French initiative.
Egypt-France, Politics, 10/10/1998
King Hassan II: Morocco determined to clear human rights record
King Hassan II on Friday announced Morocco's "firm determination" to definitively close the human rights dossier in the next six months.
Morocco, Politics, 10/10/1998
Egyptian - Ugandan talks coming on Wednesday
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will receive a message from Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, delivered by Ugandan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Eriya Kategaya, who will arrive Cairo on Wednesday for a three-day officials visit, at the invitation of Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa.
Egypt-Uganda, Politics, 10/10/1998
Sudan wants a fact-finding mission concerning factory bombed by U.S.A
Sudanese Foreign Minister Mustafa Othman Ismail stated today that his country continues to adhere to its request of the Security Council to send a fact-finding mission concerning the allegation of the US administration that El-Shifaa medicine factory, bombed by the US on Augustt 20, was producing chemical weapons.
Sudan, Politics, 10/10/1998
King Hassan II receives Indian parliament speaker
India imports 50 percent of the phosphoric acid marketed worldwide, an estimated at 3.4 million tons. OCP is the first phosphoric acid exporter in the world meeting 50 percent of the world market needs.
Morocco-India, Politics, 10/10/1998
Appointing Sharon as foreign minister for Israeli makes things worse
Newly appointed Israeli Foreign Minister Ariel Sharon announced that he will never change his opposition stance of the US proposal for Israeli withdrawal from 13% of the West Bank.
Israel, Politics, 10/10/1998
Bahrain - Cohen
Bahrain-USA, Politics, 10/10/1998
Qaddoumi in Qatar
Qatar-Palestine, Politics, 10/10/1998
UAE calls for more pressure on Israel
United Arab Emirates, Politics, 10/10/1998
Rescue agencies praise cease-fire extension in south Sudan
In a joint press statement, international rescue agencies praised yesterday the decision of Sudanese rebels concerning unilaterally extending a cease-fire for another three months.
Sudan, Politics, 10/10/1998
Syrian Mufti calls for boycott of Turkish products
Syria, Politics, 10/10/1998
Palestinian leaders in Syria condemn Turkish threats
Palestine-Syria, Politics, 10/10/1998
Arresting the killer of the Israeli officer
Israeli forces were able to arrest the killer of an Israeli soldier after shooting and wounding him.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/10/1998
Saudi Crown Prince to visit China
Saudi Arabia-China, Politics, 10/9/1998
Moussa will head to Britain in the coming month
Egypt-UK, Politics, 10/9/1998
Ankara studies diplomatic methods of reconciling with Syria
Ankara has announced that it is studying an Egyptian proposal to reach a diplomatic solution to the crisis which had brought Damascus and Ankara to the brink of armed confrontation because of the Kurdistani Workers Party.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 10/9/1998
Algerian authorities admit that hundreds disappeared
In an unprecedented revelation, the Algerian authorities admitted on Thursday that it is investigating the disappearance of hundreds of families after being notified by their families.
Algeria, Politics, 10/9/1998
Leith Shbeilat leaves Jordanian prison
The Jordanian authorities on Thursday released Islamic opposition member Leith Shbeilat who completed a 9-month prison sentence after being convicted of "provoking aggregation and massing" on the eve of confrontations in the Jordanian city of Maan during February.
Jordan, Politics, 10/9/1998
Yemen: Seven women in the leadership of al-Islaah party
For the first time, the Yemeni Grouping for Reform (Islaah), the main Islamic party in Yemen, elected seven women to its central committee. It is the first time since the establishment of the party in 1990 that women, through elections, have reached this leading 130-member commission.
Yemen, Politics, 10/9/1998
Sudanese government asks for volunteers, rebels for cease-fire extension
the Sudanese minister added that Ugandan troops, who he accuses of helping in attacks on southern Sudan, received advanced training at the hands of Israeli and American experts, adding that the "weapons they used in their attacks against the Sudanese territories are advanced and sophisticated."
Sudan, Politics, 10/9/1998
Al-Assad receives a message from Khatami on Turkish tensions
Al-Sharaa discussed with Kharazi the "provocative and hostile positions adopted by Turkey against Syria and the role of the OIC presidency in dealing with this crisis that erupted between the two countries."
Syria-Iran, Politics, 10/9/1998
Baghdad blames UN for continued sanctions, US warships for attack on Iraq
Iraqi Vice President Taha Yassin Ramadan on Thursday held the UN Security Council responsible for the continued sanctions against Iraq. He added that the UN did not take any step toward lifting the sanctions imposed on Iraq, whereas the latter had carried out all its obligations.
Iraq, Politics, 10/9/1998
Report: Reshuffle coming in Algerian Cabinet
The Algerian daily al-Khabar reported on Thursday, quoting well-informed sources, that the Algerian government will witness a partial reshuffle within the coming days, especially in the Ministries of Justice and the Interior.
Algeria, Politics, 10/9/1998
King Hassan receives speaker of Argentine senate
King Hassan II received in Rabat on Thursday Speaker of the Argentine Senate, Carlos F. Ruckauf, and decorated him with the great cordon of the Alaouite Wisam.
Morocco-Argentina, Politics, 10/9/1998
October War opened way for settling Arab-Israeli conflict
The 1973 October War between Arabs and Israelis was the starting point of the diplomatic efforts towards the settlement of the Arab-Israeli Conflict, the Moroccan foreign affairs and cooperation minister said.
Regional-Morocco, Politics, 10/9/1998
Lebanese Cabinet propose amending constitution for presidential election
The Cabinet endorsed a decision to amend item three of article 49 of the Lebanese constitution, to take the first step toward electing a new Lebanese president.
Lebanon, Politics, 10/9/1998
Report: Algeria accuses Bin Laden of financing Islamist groups
The Algerian authorities have accused the Saudi separatist Osama Bin Laden of financing and arming the Armed Islamic Group (GIA), which is considered the group principally to blame for massacres in Algeria.
Algeria, Politics, 10/9/1998
Speaker of Indian parliament holds talks with Moroccan officials
Speaker of the Indian house of representatives, M.G.M.C. Balayogi who started Wednesday a work visit in Morocco, held talks with Moroccan officials on means to develop cooperation between the two countries.
Morocco-India, Politics, 10/9/1998
Robin Cook Calls for rapprochement between the West and the Islamic World
Secretary at the foreign office, Robin Cook, called for the need to improve relations between the West and the Islamic world, in a statement he made on Thursday at the Ismaili center in London.
Regional-European Union, Politics, 10/9/1998
Jordan - expat amnesty
Jordan, Politics, 10/9/1998
Saudi - national workers
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 10/9/1998
Hrawi calls for all Lebanese to help rebuild
Lebanon, Politics, 10/9/1998
Bashir canceled meeting with Museveni
Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir confirmed that he canceled his planned meeting with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni at the end of last month, after Sudan claimed that Ugandan forces launched an attack in the Sharq al Istiwa'iyah province adjacent to Uganda.
Sudan-Uganda, Politics, 10/9/1998
British minister of defense to visit Qatar
Qatar-UK, Politics, 10/9/1998
OAPEC's executive bureau is to meet tomorrow in Cairo
Regional, Politics, 10/9/1998
Syrian defense minister confers with PDRK army official
Syria-North Korea, Politics, 10/9/1998
No French confirmation on a poisonous gas in Iraqi missiles
Iraq-France, Politics, 10/9/1998
A permanent representative for Yeltsin in the Middle East
Regional, Politics, 10/9/1998
Cohen starts Gulf tour
Gulf-USA, Politics, 10/9/1998
In a telephone call with Indyk, al-Sharaa calls for balanced US position
Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa on Thursday received a telephone call from US Undersecretary of State for Middle East Affairs Martin Indyk, currently visiting Cairo.
Syria-Turkey-USA, Politics, 10/9/1998
Khartoum asks Cairo for explanations on Mubarak' s statements over al-Shifaa
The Sudanese government intends to officially ask Cairo for explanations of statements made by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in which he said that al-Shifaa medicinal factory, which was destroyed by the US missiles on August 20, could have produced items used in the manufacture of chemical weapons.
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 10/9/1998
Wide condemnation of Turkish threats against Syria
The secretary-general of the Arab Journalists Union has condemned the Turkish threats against Syria and called for solving the dispute between Syria and Turkey through peaceful means.
Regional-Syria, Politics, 10/9/1998
There is always a chance for political solution, Turkish ambassador said
The Turkish ambassador in Amman, Muhammad Suha Amre, said that Turkey is ready to deal "militarily" with the current situation resulting from Syrian - Turkish disputes.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 10/8/1998
Iran denounces Turkish-Israeli alliance
Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi denounced the military alliance between Turkey and Israel, saying, "We in Iran condemn this alliance as it constitutes a threat to the security of the region and serves Israel's expansionist and aggressive policy."
Iran-Regional, Politics, 10/8/1998
Mubarak meets with Arafat
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa said that Arafat informed Mubarak of the outcome of the most recent round of talks with US and Israeli officials, as well as the outcome of the trilateral meeting held yesterday at Ariz bridge between Arafat, Albright and Nanenyahu.
Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 10/8/1998
Jumblatt refuses to back Lahoud's election as Lebanese president
Lebanese Minister of the Displaced Walid Jumblatt, who is also chairman of the Socialist Progressive Party in Lebanon, said on Wednesday that he will not take part in the extraordinary session of the Lebanese Cabinet which will be held this afternoon.
Lebanon, Politics, 10/8/1998
Sudanese Army: Heavy damages inflicted on Ugandan troops
A Sudanese daily said on Wednesday that the Sudanese forces inflicted heavy losses on Ugandan troops this week. The paper quoted Sudanese Army spokesman Abdul Rahman Serr al-Khatem as saying, "The Sudanese army repelled an attack by the Ugandan forces."
Sudan-Uganda, Politics, 10/8/1998
Manama, Tehran exchange ambassadors
Bahraini Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Abdul Nabi Abdullah Shawale has announced that Manama and Tehran will again exchange ambassadors, two years after the two countries reduced diplomatic representation to the level of charge d'affairs.
Bahrain-Iran, Politics, 10/8/1998
Syrian FM confers with former Austrian counterpart
Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa on Wednesday received former Austrian FM Louis Mock, who is a member of the Austrian Parliament.
Syria-Austria, Politics, 10/8/1998
Lebanese PM concludes consultation visit in Damascus
Al-Sharq radio correspondent in Damascus said on Wednesday that Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri has concluded a quick visit to Damascus on Wednesday, during which he held talks with Syrian Vice President Abdul Halim Khaddam, Prime Minister Mahmoud al Zou'bi and Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa on the latest bilateral, Arab and regional developments.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 10/8/1998
US secretary of defense on Gulf tour to focus on Iran
US Secretary of Defense Willian Cohen is to begin a Gulf tour today returning on October 14, in which he will meet with the leaders of Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. He will also visit the US armed forces in the Gulf.
Gulf-USA, Politics, 10/8/1998
Algerian political parties continue consultations on early presidential elections
The Algerian political parties are continuing their consultative meetings and reactions towards organizing early presidential elections in February, 1999.
Algeria, Politics, 10/8/1998
Islamic Sharia to be enforced in Makadishu - Somalia
Hussein Ali Ahmad, ruler of the Somali capital, Makadishu, on Wednesday announced that the "joint" administration recently established in the city should abide by the Islamic Sharia (jurisprudence).
Somalia, Politics, 10/8/1998
Bahrain - traffic safety conference
Regional-Bahrain, Politics, 10/8/1998
GCC labor and social affairs council to meet
Gulf, Politics, 10/8/1998
Argentina voices backing to Morocco's stands
Speaker of the Argentine Senate, Carlos F. Ruckauf, voiced his country's support to Morocco's stands and renewed the backing of the Argentine diplomacy to Moroccan interests.
Morocco, Politics, 10/8/1998
Morocco's ambitions and reforms to be surveyed in Madrid
The Moroccan-Spanish Averroes Committee sponsors this October 13-14 sessions on "Morocco at the dawn of the 21st century: ambitions and major reforms."
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 10/8/1998
Moroccan premier to pay official visit to Hungary
Morocco, Politics, 10/8/1998
King Hassan II to open parliament fall session on Friday
King Hassan II will inaugurate on Friday the fall session of the Moroccan parliament.
Morocco, Politics, 10/8/1998
Hawatmah opposes 10 plus 3 deal
Palestine, Politics, 10/8/1998
Lebanese president to be elected in one week
Lebanon, Politics, 10/8/1998
138,000 visitors to Egypt came through Rafah harbor in September
Egypt, Politics, 10/8/1998
Syrian Golan citizens denounce Turkish threats against Syria
The Syrian people in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights have denounced the Turkish threats against Syria, and condemned the Turkish - Israeli alliance which only "serves Israel and encourages it to persist its intransigent and anti-peace policy."
Syria-Regional, Politics, 10/8/1998
Qatar, UAE review relations
United Arab Emirates-Qatar, Politics, 10/8/1998
Algerian forces besiege 50 gunmen
The Algerian daily al-Aseel said that Algerian army forces are besieging some 50 gunmen from the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) during a mopping-up operation carried out in the area located between Sedi Omar and Sedi Bu Baker towns in Saeeda province, using heavy weapons and helicopters.
Algeria, Politics, 10/8/1998
Arafat to visit Moscow
Palestine, Politics, 10/8/1998
Lebanese premier concludes visit to Saudi Arabia
Lebanon-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 10/8/1998
Saudi crown prince talks on the telephone with President Mubarak
Saudi Arabia-Egypt, Politics, 10/8/1998
Rabat: Student organization criticizes delay in Maghreb Union
The general trusteeship of Morocco's youth and student's union criticized the continuous delay in activating the Maghreb Union.
Morocco, Politics, 10/8/1998
Mubarak carries six difficult conditions from Turkey to resolve tensions with Syria
Turkey on Tuesday asked President Mubarak, who held talks with Turkish President Suleiman Demirel, to convey a file containing demands that the Turkish government believes Syria should respond to in order to avoid a confrontation between the two sides
Regional-Egypt, Politics, 10/7/1998
Albright optimistic on Israeli-Palestinian talks
Albright was optimistic today about the meeting coming meeting between the leaders of the three countries will be held in Washington in mid- October. Albright said that she saw a new spirit of optimism toward the peace process, adding that, "This new spirit was very evident" and that the US President will be deeply involved in this process.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/7/1998
El-Baz accuses Israel of being the reason for halt in negotiations
Osama El-Baz, the political advisor of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, warned of Israel's failure to commit to the treaties and bases of negotiation to which it agreed to with Arab countries.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 10/7/1998
Turkish official suggests crisis with Syria fabricated
The deputy chairman of the True Path Party (DYP) in Turkey, Hassan Akinji, has alleged that the Turkish government created the current crisis with Syria in order to cover scandals committed by gangs and to remove these scandals from the government's work agenda.
Turkey-Syria, Politics, 10/7/1998
Euphrates waters an old point of dispute between Turkey and Syria, Iraq
AFP said the waters of the Euphrates constitute an old point of dispute between Turkey on the one hand and Syria and Iraq on the other, and a means of pressure used by Turkey against these two neighboring countries into whose territories the waters of the Euphrates river cross.
Iraq-Syria, Politics, 10/7/1998
A direct line between US and Turkey over tensions with Syria
the US had opened a direct line with Ankara to convince it against any military act against Syria, at a time when US President Bill Clinton is exerting great efforts to revive Palestinian - Israeli negotiations and, if these efforts succeed, to launch the Lebanese and Syrian tracks.
Regional-Syria, Politics, 10/7/1998
Syria, Egypt celebrate 25th anniversary of the October War
Syria and Egypt on Tuesday continued celebrations on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the October 6 war. Both Syria and Egypt took part jointly in launching the fourth Israeli-Arab war to restore the territories occupied by Israel during June war of 1967.
Regional-Syria, Politics, 10/7/1998
Egyptian, Sudanese Foreign Ministers meet in Cairo
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa and his Sudanese counterpart, Mustafa Othman Ismael, held on Monday night a lengthy meeting after the latter arrived in Cairo in a sudden visit.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 10/7/1998
Sudanese president threatens to expand war to Uganda
Sudanese President Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir has threatened to expand the scope of battles taking place in southern Sudan between government troops and southern rebels to cover the Ugandan territories.
Sudan, Politics, 10/7/1998
Kuwaiti president telephones Turkish president
Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah yesterday made a telephone call to Turkish President Suleiman Demirel.
Kuwait-Syria, Politics, 10/7/1998
Kuwait to build city near Iraqi borders
Kuwait announced that it will build a new city to house 250,000 persons in the Subiya region near the Iraqi border, within the plan to expand Kuwait's housing over the coming 30 years.
Kuwait, Politics, 10/7/1998
Yemeni parliament speaker calls for fighting corruption
In a speech he delivered before the second general conference of his party, Yemeni Parliament Speaker Sheikh Abdullah al-Ahmar, who is also leader of the opposition Yemeni Grouping for Reform, has called for fighting corruption in his country.
Yemen, Politics, 10/7/1998
Sudan presents complaint to UN Security Council against Eritrea and Uganda
Sudan announced that it complained to the United Nations Security Council of an attack carried out by Ugandan and Eritrean forces taking place last month in southern Sudan.
Sudan, Politics, 10/7/1998
Morocco calls Syria and Turkey to self-restraint
Morocco-Syria, Politics, 10/7/1998
US embassies in Saudi Arabia closed for one day
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 10/7/1998
Moussa: Cairo pursues mediation to settle Turkish - Syrian row
Egypt, Politics, 10/7/1998
Gaddafi: aggression against Syria the same as against Libya
Libya-Turkey, Politics, 10/7/1998
Saudi crown prince to visit China
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 10/7/1998
Hrawi confers with Lahoud, US ambassador
Lebanon, Politics, 10/7/1998
Jordanian ambassador denies alliance with Turkey
Jordan, Politics, 10/7/1998
Saudi defense minister confers with Lebanese Premier
Saudi Arabia-Lebanon, Politics, 10/7/1998
Widespread Arab denunciation of Turkish threats against Syria
Arab League Assistant Secretary General Ahmad Bin Hali said in his statement that the only beneficiary of this dispute is Israel, carrying out its aggressive policy. He asserted that the negative impact of the Israeli - Turkish military alliance had begun to affect the security and stability of the region.
Regional-Syria, Politics, 10/6/1998
Mubarak's plan to reconcile Turkey and Syria
The Turkish "Daily News" said that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, who will arrive today in Ankara will propose a three-stage plan to defuse the crisis between Syria and Turkey.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 10/6/1998
Gen. Lahoud to be elected Lebanese president within 10 days
During the summit meeting between President Hafez al-Assad and Lebanese President Elias Hrawi, it was agreed to choose Gen. Lahoud as the next president of Lebanon.
Lebanon, Politics, 10/6/1998
Sharon to become foreign minister, Shaath says Israel is undermining US efforts
It is expected that before withdrawing from 10% of the West Bank, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will appoint Ariel Sharon as Israeli foreign minister.
Israel, Politics, 10/6/1998
Morocco to lift house arrest on Islamist leader
A dialogue is underway with Abdeslam Yassine, leader of the "Al-Adl wa Al-Ihssane" association for the settlement of his case, said Ahmed Lahlimi, minister in charge of the government's general affairs.
Morocco, Politics, 10/6/1998
Mubarak: 10 percent Israeli withdrawal is unclear to Egypt and to Arafat
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak told yesterday the London-based al-Hayat on the 25th anniversary of the October War that the peace process has not moved forward since 1996.
Egypt, Politics, 10/6/1998
Libyans in New York seeking guarantee for fair trial in Lockerbie case
A team of Libyan legal experts headed for New York to hold meetings at the UN concerning the legal guarantees claimed by Tripoli before handing over two Libyan citizens who are suspected of being involved in the Lockerbie case to be tried in the Netherlands.
Libya, Politics, 10/6/1998
Zeidi religious center reopens in Sanaa
Sources at the Yemeni presidency said that President Ali Abdullah Saleh gave orders to reopen a religious center in Sanaa, whose director was accused of provoking sectarianism.
Yemen, Politics, 10/6/1998
Iraqi prisoners of war in Iran issue to be closed
Iraqi diplomatic sources said they expect the coming three months to view the closing of all pending issues relating to the Iraqi prisoners of war in Iran.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 10/6/1998
Egyptian - Russian cooperation in civil defense
El-Shazely said the Russian official's visit to Egypt comes within the implementation of the memorandum of understanding concerning cooperation the fields of civil defense and civil defense signed between Egypt and Russia during the visit of President Mubarak to Moscow during September 1997.
Egypt-Russia, Politics, 10/6/1998
Mubarak highlights common Egyptian, Syrian destiny
President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt has asserted the unity of the common objective and destiny between the Syrian and Egyptian armed forces. They worked together in the same trench with integrated plans and within the framework of deep faith and confidence to ensure the unity of the two peoples and the Arab states.
Egypt-Syria, Politics, 10/6/1998
Oman - working
Oman, Politics, 10/6/1998
UAE calls for peaceful resolution to Syria - Turkey tensions
United Arab Emirates-Syria, Politics, 10/6/1998
Sudanese official denies that Bashir refused Gaddafi's
A high-ranking Sudanese official denied that the Sudanese President Omar Bashir refused the initiative of Libyan leader Colonel Moammar Gaddafi to visit Libya and meet with the presidents of Uganda and Eritrea, within Libya's initiative to improve Sudanese relations with its neighbors, who Sudan has accused attacking it.
Sudan-Libya, Politics, 10/6/1998
Opposition warns international and Sudanese parties against investment in Sudan
At the conclusion of its meetings in Asmara, the opposition Sudanese Democratic National Alliance warned foreign and Sudanese parties against presenting any economic support for the war efforts of the Sudanese government or supporting its political program.
Sudan, Politics, 10/6/1998
Zeroual to continue consultations with Algerian parties tomorrow
Algerian President Liamine Zeroual is continuing his consultations with Algerian political parties about the presidential elections that are to be held at the beginning of the coming year to choose a new president to replace Zeroual, who decided not to finish his term.
Algeria, Politics, 10/6/1998
Argentine vice-president visits Morocco
Morocco-Argentina, Politics, 10/6/1998
Delegation of Moroccan enterprises association meets top European officials
A delegation of the association of Moroccan enterprises (CGEM) met in Brussels on Monday with top officials from the European Commission.
Morocco-European Union, Politics, 10/6/1998
Sahrawi repatriation depends on U.N. peace process
The repatriation of the Sahrawi refugees depends on the resolution of the United Nations Settlement plan for the Sahara, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Ms. Sadako Ogata, said.
Morocco, Politics, 10/6/1998
World conference of Socialist International mayors held in Fez
The second world conference of the mayors of the Socialist International opened Monday in Fez with several international figures attending, including SI chairman Pierre Mauroy.
Regional, Politics, 10/6/1998
Greece blames Turkey for creating crisis with Syria
Syria-Turkey-Greece, Politics, 10/6/1998
Lebanese FM denies Turkish allegations
Lebanon, Politics, 10/6/1998
Al-Assad and Hrawi discuss latest developments, Hariri heads to Saudi Arabia
President Hafez al-Assad on Monday received Lebanese President Elias Hrawi at the Damascus al-Chaab Palace. Talks dealt with the latest developments in the region as a result of the positions and statements released by "some Turkish officials."
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 10/6/1998
Syrian-Egyptian summit held in Damascus
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Sunday made a one-day official visit to Syria during which he and his companions held two meetings with their Syrian counterparts.
Syria-Egypt, Politics, 10/5/1998
Turkey deputy PM says Turkey seeks peaceful solution with Syria
Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Yulant Ajawid said on Sunday that his country seeks to reach a peaceful solution to its conflict with Syria.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 10/5/1998
Mubarak, King Fahd discuss Syrian-Turkish crisis
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Saturday held a sudden and very short visit to Saudi Arabia. The standing tension between Syria and Turkey was at the forefront of issues addressed between President Mubarak and King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz along with other Saudi officials.
Egypt-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 10/5/1998
Moussa: Positive development in Egyptian - Iranian relations
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa said that Egyptian - Iranian relations are viewing positive development in comparison with the last 20 years.
Egypt-Iran, Politics, 10/5/1998
Turkish troops penetrate deep into northern Iraq
Turkish forces on Sunday night carried out an operation against the rebels of the Kurdish Workers Party (PKK) in northern Iraq, which is used as a main PKK base.
Iraq-Turkey, Politics, 10/5/1998
Iraq witnesses diplomatic and political changes
The French "Top Urgent" news bulletin said on Monday that Iraq is witnessing vast diplomatic and political changes prompted by the sons of Saddam Hussein, Odai and Qussey. The bulletin added that among those who are said to be leaving their positions is Iraq's permanent representative at the UN headquarters in New York Nizar Hamdoun, who will leave his post in November to be replaced by Riyadh al-Qeisi.
Iraq, Politics, 10/5/1998
GCC customs unity committee meets in Riyadh
The third meeting of the federal customs committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council states began on Sunday in Riyadh to complete discussions on topics which would help in setting up the GCC customs unions.
Gulf, Politics, 10/5/1998
Head of Algerian Nation's Council express sadness over Zeroual retirement
The head of the Algerian Nation's Council, Beshir Bu Meza, expressed his sorrow toward the resolution of Algerian President Liamine Zeroual to end his term of office before its expiration and confirmed his deep sympathy with the president.
Algeria, Politics, 10/5/1998
Yemeni Grouping for Reform calls on government to hold talks
Before convening the party's second general conference on Tuesday, the party's secretary-general, Mohammed El-Yadawy, called for discussions among all parties and political powers without any exception, especially the Socialist Party.
Yemen, Politics, 10/5/1998
Iraqi Islamic organization secretary visits Iran
The Iraqi News agency said that secretary general of the People's Islamic Conference Organization Abdul Razzaq al-Saadi left Baghdad on Sunday for Tehran leading a delegation representing the organization, which was established following the war between Iraq and Iran.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 10/5/1998
Iran receives International envoy in efforts to solve crisis with Afghanistan
The envoy of the United Nations secretary-general who is authorized by the case of El-Akhdar El-Ibrahimi arrived at Teheran, coming from the Emirates, as the first visit to by international envoy since the crisis between the Afghan Taleban movement and Iran broke out.
Iran-Afghanistan, Politics, 10/5/1998
Moroccan premier returns home after successful visit to France
Moroccan Premier Abderrahmane Youssoufi returned Saturday home after a successful visit to France during which he managed to get a $ 750 Mln French aid to enable the new Moroccan Socialist led-government carry out several socio-economic development projects and alleviate the heavy debt burden.
Morocco-France, Politics, 10/5/1998
Joint Jordanian - Syrian committee to discuss bilateral topics
The Jordanian daily al-Rai said on Sunday said that Jordanian - Syrian contacts had started recently with the objective of setting a date for the meeting of the Jordanian-Syrian joint committee on al-Wahda (Unity) Dam and other topics.
Jordan-Syria, Politics, 10/5/1998
Yemeni - Eritrean decision over Hanish Islands dispute near
Yemeni Prime Minister Abdul Karim al-Iryani announced on Sunday that the international arbitration committee in charge of the dispute between Yemen and Eritrea over the Hanish Islands would decide on this issue before the middle of the current month.
Yemen-Eritrea, Politics, 10/5/1998
Dubai Police turn to e-mail communications
United Arab Emirates, Politics, 10/5/1998
Qatar publishes electoral maps
Qatar, Politics, 10/5/1998
King Hussein receives officials
Jordan, Politics, 10/5/1998
U.S. official meets Moroccan communication minister
Moroccan communication Minister, Larbi Messari, met lately here with U.S. assistant under-secretary of state for the Near East and North Africa, Ronald E. Neumann who paid a brief visit to the Kingdom.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 10/5/1998
Foreign ministers of Damascus Declaration states to meet in Doha
Regional, Politics, 10/5/1998
Iran voices support for Syria
Syria-Iran, Politics, 10/5/1998
Jordanian activists, public figures voice support for Syria
Jordan-Syria, Politics, 10/5/1998
President Mubarak to visit Ankara today
Egypt-Turkey, Politics, 10/5/1998
Saudi defense minister confers with Jordanian, Lebanese ministers
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 10/5/1998
A message from Lebanese premier to Bahraini counterpart
Bahrain-Lebanon, Politics, 10/5/1998
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