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Moroccan premier deplores inter-Arab relations and institutions
Moroccan premier Abderrahmane Youssoufi deplored a poor will on the part of Arab leaders to upgrade dialogue and consequently consolidate inter-arab relations.
Regional, Politics, 11/6/1998
Saudi foreign minister is visiting Egypt on Tuesday
Egypt-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 11/6/1998
Tunisian presidential pardon for detainees
A Tunisian official source said that Tunisian President Zein al-Abidin Bin Ali on Thursday pardoned "certain detainees," who were sentenced in "public right" matters on the occasion of the 11th anniversary of assuming his office on November 7, 1987.
Tunisia, Politics, 11/6/1998
Kharazi in Saudi Arabia to discuss Iraqi, Afghan crises
The source added: "Each of Iran and Saudi Arabia, separately, suffer from the misbehavior of Saddam Hussein and his aides. They do not oppose the use of force because they care for him, rather to maintain the interest of the Iraqi people who always pay the price. The use of force in addition, would leave negative impact on the region, economically, especially as the Gulf countries suffer as a result of deterioration in oil prices."
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 11/6/1998
Jerusalem market bombed, Israeli Cabinet's Wye talks stopped
The Israeli Cabinet halted talks on the Wye Plantation agreement after a bomb attack in Jerusalem which media reports said claimed at least two lives, reportedly those of the bombers, and injured at least 20 others.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/6/1998
Saudi defense minister: Netanyahu is not trustworthy
Saudi Arabia's second deputy prime minister and defense minister, Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz, has asserted the need to settle Saudi-Yemeni border disputes amicably.
Regional, Politics, 11/6/1998
King Hassan hails Pope's efforts for peace and co-existence
The king expressed high esteem for the pope's ceaseless efforts at the service of peace, consolidation of harmonious co-existence between peoples, encouragement to settle disputes through dialogue and reinforcement of moral values that preserve human dignity in a constant relation with God."
Regional-Morocco, Politics, 11/6/1998
On the Coptic issue in Egypt
Egyptian Minister of the Interior Lt. Gen Habib al-Adli decided to change the posts of four police officers within investigations of accusations addressed to them and to policemen of torturing people from al-Kashah village in the province of Suhaj, 500 km south of Cairo.
Egypt, Politics, 11/6/1998
Report: For Morocco, Sahara issue is settled, Ageria is dear to me
He went on that he is giving the priority to the difficult living conditions of populations in the border areas, explaining, "if we go back to the pre-1994 situation, it will prompt some dynamism that will contribute to improve the climate between the two governments and peoples."
Morocco, Politics, 11/6/1998
Qatari foreign minister talks with Tarawneh over al-Jazira office issue
Al-Jazira television said in the session that Jordan is a fabricated entity created by Zionism to conspire against the Arab nation after World War I to be a new homeland for the Palestinians and there is a strategic and old relation between the Hashimites and Zionism
Jordan, Politics, 11/6/1998
A constitutional court in Sudan to protect the constitution
The Sudanese National Assembly has approved the establishment of a seven-judge constitutional court, appointed by President of the Republic.
Sudan, Politics, 11/6/1998
AL, EU for reviving Lebanese- Syrian peace tracks
The secretary general of the Arab League, Esmat Abdul Meguid, discussed with European Union Middle East peace process envoy Miguel Moratinos means of giving the Middle Esat peace process a push forward and of reactivating the Syrian-Lebanese tracks.
Regional-Egypt-European Union, Politics, 11/6/1998
Three Russian - Egyptian projects worth 800 million pounds agreed upon
Egyptian and Russian businessmen agreed to implement three major joint projects at a total cost of 800 million pounds.
Egypt-Russia, Politics, 11/6/1998
Algerian salvation front criticizes postponement of presidential elections
The al-Rabat news bulletin close to the Algerian Islamic Salvation Front criticized the announcement made by Algerian President Liamine Zeroual last Saturday postponing the Presidential elections from next February until April.
Algeria, Politics, 11/6/1998
Germany suspends humanitarian missions to Sudan
The German Defense Ministry has announced that the German Army will suspend next week its humanitarian missions in Sudan which has been implemented in the course of UN activities to fight hunger, "Lifeline Sudan."
Sudan-Germany, Politics, 11/6/1998
UN Security Council calls for Iraqi cooperation
The United Nations Security Council yesterday condemned Iraq's decision to end cooperation with weapons inspectors.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 11/6/1998
Sheikh Zayed seeks peaceful solution for Iraq
United Arab Emirates-Iraq, Politics, 11/6/1998
Sudanese foreign minister to start a European tour in the coming week
Sudan, Politics, 11/6/1998
Yemen: no relations with Israel with its occupation of Arab lands
Yemen-Israel, Politics, 11/6/1998
Lebanese Premier visits Cairo, Paris
Lebanon-Egypt-France, Politics, 11/6/1998
Israeli president concludes visit to Cyprus
Israel-Cyprus, Politics, 11/6/1998
On Jordanian detainees in Syria
Jordan-Syria, Politics, 11/6/1998
Oclan still seeks shelter
Regional-Turkey-Russia, Politics, 11/6/1998
US defense secretary arrives in Egypt
An Egyptian official source said on Wednesday that US Secretary of Defense William Cohen will arrive on Thursday in Egypt to hold talks with President Mubarak on the renewed tensions with Iraq. The source added that Mubarak will receive Cohen at Sharm El-Sheikh resort.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 11/5/1998
US vice president, secretary of state talk with Saudi crown prince on Iraqi tensions
US Vice President Al Gore and Secretary of State Madeleine Albright on Tuesday spoke on the telephone with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz to discuss the recently escalating crisis with Iraq.
Saudi Arabia-Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/5/1998
Baghdad: Cohen's tour failed
Iraqi described US Secretary of Defense William Cohen's tour of the Gulf as a failure, saying that the Iraqi people will not be frightened by the US threats.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/5/1998
Nelson Mandela to attend Gulf states summit in Abu Dhabi
South African Vice President Thabo Mbeki announced that President Nelson Mandela will attend the annual summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council member states, which Abu Dhabi will host on December 7.
Gulf-Saudi Arabia-South Africa, Politics, 11/5/1998
Israeli Knesset approves new decision on identity of Syrian people in the Golan
The Israeli Knesset on Wednesday approved a nationality draft bill proposed by Knesset member Saleh Tarif. The newly-enacted law permits dropping the Israeli nationality without the consent of the Israeli Ministry of the Interior.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 11/5/1998
Syrian-Jordanian relations deteriorated, Tarawneh says
Jordanian Prime Minister Fayez Tarawneh has expressed wonder over the deteriorated Jordanian Syrian relations. He said: "As a prime minister I am bewildered over the matter which is viewed by the Syrians as the main reason of the crisis with Jordan. But we are not convinced that the peace agreement with Israel is the reason."
Jordan-Syria, Politics, 11/5/1998
Algeria warns Heshani against continuing his political participation
Sources close to the third leader of the Algeria Islamic Salvation Front, Sheikh Abdul Qadar Heishani, stated that the Algerian authorities have warned him against taking part in any political action, as well as current actions within the reconciliation committee.
Algeria, Politics, 11/5/1998
Palestinian Minister calls for talks between Arafat and Hamas
Palestinian Minister of Social Affairs Entesar El-Wazir (Om Jihad) called on the Palestinian Authority and all Palestinian factions, especially Hamas, to open a serious dialogue to achieve joint positions.
Palestine, Politics, 11/5/1998
Shaath: Israel suspends Wye agreement
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa received yesterday Palestinian Minister of Planning and Cooperation Nabil Shaath.
Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 11/5/1998
Mubarak meets Arafat
Egyptian President Hosni Muabark received Palestinian President Yasser Arafat yesterday to discuss the latest developments in the peace process and in the region.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 11/5/1998
El-Baz: Egypt will not abandon peace
In a meeting with Egyptian university students yesterday, the political advisor of the Egyptian president, Osama El-Baz, confirmed that it is not in Egypt's interest to provoke the Palestinians, saying that the Egyptian role calls for defending justice and stability in the region by peaceful means and that this role is just as coordinator to help the Palestinians restore their rights.
Egypt, Politics, 11/5/1998
A message from Spanish king to President al-Assad
Syrian President Hafez al-Assad on Wednesday received state secretary for foreign policy and European Union Affairs in Spain, Ramon DeMiguel, and members of his accompanying delegation.
Syria-Spain, Politics, 11/5/1998
Amnesty International criticizes Tunisia for violations of human rights
Amnesty International has announced that violations of human rights and repression have been increasing in Tunisia despite "propaganda " efforts exerted by the government to improve its image in this respect.
Tunisia, Politics, 11/5/1998
Algiers ready to discuss US-North Africa partnership initiative
Algeria expressed readiness to take part in the discussions on the American initiative to launch economic partnership between the USA and Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia.
Algeria, Politics, 11/5/1998
Morocco takes measures to reform civil service, fight corruption
minister of the government general affairs Ahmed Lahlimi announced plans to cut the administration spending to between 9 to 8 percent of the Gross Domestic Product by 2003 from the current 11 percent in addition to a projected adoption of 20 laws, 24 decrees and 41 actions.
Morocco, Politics, 11/5/1998
Eritrea's president arrives in Yemen
President Assyas Afworki of Eritrea arrived on Wednesday in Aden on a three-day visit to Yemen.
Yemen-Eritrea, Politics, 11/5/1998
Acts of violence in Algeria, court sentences 34 to death
Algerian armed groups on Tuesday night carried out a new attack in al-Shalaf province, 108 km from the capital Algiers, cutting the throats of six citizens and three others who were wounded
Algeria, Politics, 11/5/1998
Moroccan delegates call for reactivting Maghreban union
Delegations representing several Moroccan political parties at an international symposium here, have called for the reactivation of the Arab Maghreb Union (UMA), confined to a state of paralysis since 1994.
Maghreb, Politics, 11/5/1998
Jordanian government halts accreditation of Qatari satellite station
The Jordanian government on Wednesday adopted a decision providing for canceling the accreditation of both Jordanian and non-Jordanian correspondents for al-Jazira television working in Jordan.
Jordan, Politics, 11/5/1998
Israeli theft of Lebanese soil condemned
Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament Nabih Berri said Lebanon should file a complaint to the UN Security Council against Israel for stealing soil from south Lebanon for agricultural purposes inside Israel.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 11/5/1998
Israel, Canada deny report that Mossad still uses fake Canadian passports
Israel-Canada, Politics, 11/5/1998
France proposes assistance for return of illegal immigrants from Morocco
The French government decided Wednesday to adopt additional measures to help illegal immigrants return to their country, by offering them training and helping them find jobs in their country.
Morocco-France, Politics, 11/5/1998
Moroccan parliament to enhance cooperation with Afro-Arab MP forum
Speaker of the Moroccan House of Representatives (lower Chamber of Moroccan Parliament), Abdelouahed Radi, voiced here Wednesday Morocco's readiness to foster cooperation ties with the African and Arab MPs Forum of sustained development.
Morocco-Regional, Politics, 11/5/1998
U.N. denies rumors on postponement of Annan's North Africa tour
Morocco-UN, Politics, 11/5/1998
Iraq seeks to restore its war planes from Iran
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 11/5/1998
Al-Sharaa meets head of refugee committee
Palestine-Syria, Politics, 11/5/1998
A delegation from the Arab League to Tripoli
Libya, Politics, 11/5/1998
Unemployed graduates strike in front of Moroccan parliament
Morocco, Politics, 11/5/1998
Christopher Ross visits Damascus
Syria-USA, Politics, 11/5/1998
New Syrian-Turkish meeting
Turkish dailies on Wednesday said that a new meeting was held on Tuesday between Syrian and Turkish officials to discuss a mechanism for security cooperation and to supervise the progress attained in the implementation of articles of the Adanah agreement which was signed on October 20.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 11/5/1998
Turkish defense minister says difference over with Syria
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 11/5/1998
New German government: No change in Middle East policy
Regional-Germany, Politics, 11/5/1998
Ruler of Kuwait confers with GCC ministers of the interior
Kuwait, Politics, 11/5/1998
Jordanian Premier calls for reviving negotiations on Syrian, Lebanese tracks
Jordan, Politics, 11/5/1998
Qatar, US review bilateral relations
Qatar-USA, Politics, 11/5/1998
Gaddafi threatens to withdraw from the UN
Libya-UN, Politics, 11/4/1998
Kharazi to visit Baghdad soon
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 11/4/1998
King Fahd refuses use of Saudi territories against Iraq
US Secretary of Defense William Cohen on Tuesday in Riyadh was confronted by a Saudi obstacle before the US military buildup against Iraq. Saudi Arabia's King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz refused to convert the Saudi territories as a "starting point" for launching military acts against Iraq.
Saudi Arabia-Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/4/1998
Mubarak confers with Saudi defense minister
Egypt-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 11/4/1998
Israel gets creative about stealing Lebanese soil, literally
In its occupation of south Lebanon and destruction of many towns and efforts to loot Lebanese water resources, Israel has something new to steal, rich Lebanese top soil, and the Lebanese government has finally brought this issue to light.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 11/4/1998
Khartoum criticizes prolonging of US economic sanctions
Sudan protested yesterday against prolonging the economic embargo imposed by US President Bill Clinton last year in retaliation to Khartoum's support of terrorism.
Sudan, Politics, 11/4/1998
Morocco offers model in handling Islamist phenomenon, Egyptian analyst says
Touching on the Rabat meeting on women's rights and obligations, Houaidi said all participants, regardless of their trends, agreed that women are prey to injustice and that their situation should be improved.
Regional-Morocco, Politics, 11/4/1998
Syria demands meeting of Syrian-Jordanian committee on al-Wahda dam
Syria-Jordan, Politics, 11/4/1998
Khatami to visit France in February
Iran-France, Politics, 11/4/1998
Gaddafi confers with Egyptian FM
Libyan television on Tuesday said that Libyan leader Col. Moammar Gaddafi received on Tuesday Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa.
Libya-Egypt, Politics, 11/4/1998
Saudi Arabia, South Africa for establishing strategic partnership
Saudi Arabia and South Africa have asserted commitment to establishing continued strategic partnership based on solid cooperation in all fields to explore means to put such a partnership into actual implementation and to reach an agreement in the areas of energy, sciences, technology, trade, investment, industry, youth, culture and defense.
Saudi Arabia-South Africa, Politics, 11/4/1998
Israel stalls as US says Palestinians have done what was called for
US White House spokesman Joe Lockhart yesterday voiced support for the Palestinian efforts to facilitate the Wye Plantation agreement with Israel, even as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed any Israeli action on each of the last three days.
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 11/4/1998
Austrian foreign minister to discuss Europe's role in the peace process
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa will hold major talks in the middle of November with Austrian Foreign Minister Wolfgang Schussel, who will arrive at Cairo for a two-day visit.
Egypt-Regional-Austria, Politics, 11/4/1998
Italian MPs hold intensive talks in Rabat
During the meeting, the prime minister made a historical survey on the Moroccan Sahara issue, the Spanish colonization of the territory, the migration of the Sahara's inhabitants towards the northern provinces to flee colonial repression, and the Green March that peacefully liberated the southern provinces.
Morocco-Italy, Politics, 11/4/1998
Suggestions offered for alliance among Islamic parties in Indonesia
"There should not be too many Islamic parties. Islam is one. If the Islamic parties form a coalition, they will become the single majority. But if there are too many Islamic parties, Islam will lose strength and fragmentize," Zubayer said.
Regional, Politics, 11/4/1998
Saudi-Iranian relations are remarkable
The ambassador of Iran to Saudi Arabia, Muhammad Rida Nouri, has described his country's relations with Saudi Arabia as remarkable.
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 11/4/1998
Syrian defense minister congratulates Lebanese President-elect Lahoud
Tlass said: "Due to humiliating concessions given by the Palestinian Authority, new acts of aggression, oppression and settlement are being stepped up by Israel against the people of Palestine."
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 11/4/1998
Israeli misinformation campaign against Egypt disclosed
Egyptian Foreign Minister Safwat al-Sharif has accused Israel of launching a disinformation campaign against Egypt with the purpose of creating unrest in the country.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 11/4/1998
Jordanian authorities deny preventing chairman of Hamas Mishal from travel
The Jordanian weekly al-Sabil has reported that Jordanian security authorities on the Jordanian - Syrian borders prevented on Saturday the chairman of the political bureau of the Palestinian Hamas movement, Khaled Mishal, from leaving Jordan after being stopped for more than one hour and treated improperly.
Jordan, Politics, 11/4/1998
Israel refuses Vatican's participation in Jerusalem negotiations
Israel's ambassador to the Vatican, Aharoun Lubeiz, on Sunday ruled out the Vatican's direct participation in future negotiations relating to the status of Jerusalem.
Israel-Vatican, Politics, 11/4/1998
Saleh: Arab states should revive economic, political boycott of Israel
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has asserted that the Arab states have to revive an economic and political boycott of Israel.
Yemen-Regional, Politics, 11/4/1998
Algerian presidential elections
Well-informed Algerian sources expected that Algerian nation's council (parliament) member Ismael Hamadani will be assigned to form the new Cabinet which will supervise the organization of Presidential elections to be held in April 1999 in Algeria.
Algeria, Politics, 11/4/1998
US offers $5 million for capture of exiled Saudi Osama Bin Laden
The US government announced a filing of 238 "superseding indictment" of exiled Saudi Osama Bin Laden and another Muhammad Atif as members of al-Keida organization.
Regional, Politics, 11/4/1998
Iranian attacks US for regional domination policy
The supreme religious leader in Iran, Ayatollah Khaminei, launched a strong attack on the US, saying that Washington is "trying to once again spread their political and economic domination over the resources of the country."
Iran-USA, Politics, 11/4/1998
Jordanian engineer denies having been held by Syrian authorities
Jordanian engineer Moussa Abu Hantach, a member of the Jordanian Engineers Union, has denied reports that he was arrested together with his colleague Riyadh Abu Hazim by the Syrian authorities when they passed through the Syrian territories in the way to Lebanon
Jordan-Syria, Politics, 11/4/1998
Tunisian group calls on president for help in obtaining passports
A group named "the Tunisian assemblage without passports" directed a message to Tunisian President Zein El-Abidin Bin Ali in which they asked for passports to be granted or renewed for 31 persons.
Tunisia, Politics, 11/4/1998
Palestinians say Iran backs attempts on Arafat's life
Palestine-Iran, Politics, 11/4/1998
Palestinian official: Hamas leader's arrest for his own good
Palestine, Politics, 11/4/1998
Russian - Egyptian committee to meet in December
Egyptian Minister of Trade and Supply Ahmed Goweili said yesterday while receiving Russian Minister of Nationalities Ramazan Abdulatipov that second session of the Russian - Egyptian joint committee for trade, technical, scientific and economic cooperation will convene during December.
Egypt-Russia, Politics, 11/4/1998
Palestine asks Israel to open Gaza airport
Palestine, Politics, 11/4/1998
Morocco hosts African seminar on sea fisheries training
Executives in charge of sea fisheries training from 12 African countries will attend in Agadir, Morocco this November 9 through December 4 a seminar on training in sea fisheries.
Morocco, Politics, 11/4/1998
Moroccan premier to visit southern provinces on Green March
Morocco will mark on November 6 the 23rd anniversary of the Green March, which peacefully liberated the Moroccan Sahara from the yoke of Spanish occupation.
Morocco, Politics, 11/4/1998
Kuwait denies existence of Iraqi captives in its prisons
Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 11/4/1998
Algerian accuses Borkina Fasso of Sheltering the terrorists
Algeria-Burkina Faso, Politics, 11/4/1998
80 countries to participate in fourth international conference for energy in Afro-Asian countries
Regional, Politics, 11/4/1998
Russian ministers confer with European ME envoy
Russian Foreign Minister Igor Evanov and his deputy, Victor Posovaluke, on Tuesday released a statement concerning their meeting with the European Union's Middle East peace process envoy, Miguel Moratinos.
Regional-Russia, Politics, 11/4/1998
Syrian FM confers with Canadian official
Syria-Canada, Politics, 11/4/1998
Spanish Foreign Ministry secretary to visit Lebanon tomorrow
Lebanon-Spain, Politics, 11/4/1998
Lebanese Premier to visit France
Lebanon-France, Politics, 11/4/1998
A new funeral for Iraqi children, UN embargo blamed
Iraq, Politics, 11/4/1998
Arab ambassadors visit Ireland
A delegation representing the council of Arab ministers in London held a three-day visit to the Republic of Ireland. Meetings were held on high political and parliamentary levels, foremost being the delegation's meeting with the Irish Prime Minister.
Regional-Ireland, Politics, 11/4/1998
AL chief to discuss Middle East issues with EU officials
Regional, Politics, 11/4/1998
Low key visit of Secretary of Defense Cohen regarding Iraq
Regional, Politics, 11/3/1998
Arab League chief calls on Iraq to solve crisis with UN
Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid called on Iraq for a quick settlment of its current problems with the United Nations, fearing the negative effects will be felt by the Iraqi people.
Iraq-Regional, Politics, 11/3/1998
Iraqi parliament approves decision to suspend cooperation with UNSCOM
The Iraqi National Council (parliament) has approved the decision endorsed by the Iraqi government to suspend cooperation with UNSCOM.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 11/3/1998
Netanyahu delays once again implementation of agreement
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed once again the implementation of the Palestinian-Israeli agreement saying that the Palestinian should submit a new section of its security plan to Israel before he will discuss the plan with the Israeli Cabinet.
Palestine, Politics, 11/3/1998
Morocco sets up administrative reform commission
A strategic commission for the reform of administration, chaired by the prime minister, has been set up. The commission will define a strategy meant to consolidate the policy of administrative deconcentration and reconsider administrative procedures.
Morocco, Politics, 11/3/1998
Peking backs Rabat's effort to restore Morocco's legitimate rights
In an interview on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Morocco and China, Mu Wen said the Chinese people is indebted to Morocco, "which had helped China return to its legitimate seat at the United Nations."
Morocco-China, Politics, 11/3/1998
Damascus refuses peace for security formula to revive negotiations
Syrian sources told the Lebanese daily al-Nahar that the prospects of developing relations between Syria and Turkey is linked to security conditions in the region, especially as the recent Turkish military build-up on the Northern borders of Syria cannot be isolated from the situation in the Middle East.
Syria, Politics, 11/3/1998
Saudi King: Crown Prince Abdullah embodies the Arabs' sincere quest for a just peace
Saudi Arabia has reiterated the importance of resuming talks on the Syrian and Lebanese peace tracks, which were deadlocked due to Israel's procrastination and its incessant placing of obstacles in the path of the Middle East peace process.
Saudi Arabia-Regional, Politics, 11/3/1998
Erekat sent an urgent communique to Israel, France criticizes Israel
Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat sent an urgent communique to the Israeli government's Cabinet secretary, Danny Naveh, asking the latter to halt the building in Ras Al-Amoud.
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 11/3/1998
Gaddafi's request to free Hamas leader considered
Libyan leader Colonel Moammar Gaddafi received a reply from Palestinian President Yasser Arafat on lifting the house arrest imposed on Sheikh Yassin, the spiritual mentor of Hamas.
Libya-Palestine, Politics, 11/3/1998
Palestinian official: No secret articles in Wye-Plantation agreement
The head of the Palestinian Legislative Council, Ahmed Qrei, announced yesterday after his discussions with Ahmed Fathi Srour, the Egyptian parliament's head, that the Palestinian people greatly oppose militias inside Palestine or any authority that equals the Palestinian government.
Palestine, Politics, 11/3/1998
Syria wants to settle other disputes with Turkey
A Turkish daily reported on Monday that after Damascus signed an agreement with Syria to terminate support for terrorism, "it is now persisting to settle other disputes with Turkey through dialogue and diplomacy."
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 11/3/1998
Iran: Tanb islands an integrated part of Iranian territories
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Muhammad al-Sader has asserted that Greater and Lesser Tanb islands in the Gulf region are integrated parts of the Iranian territories.
United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 11/3/1998
Egyptian Sudanese strategic cooperation to preserve Nile's water
Egypt sent technical experts today to Kenya and Tanzania to participate in implementing water projects there, in addition to sending experts and aid to Uganda to implement the project of establishing Kalagla dam
Egypt, Politics, 11/3/1998
Jordan warns Hamas against launching attacks, statements from its territories
Jordanian Information Minister Nasser Joudeh said that "Jordan will not accept to be a base for any outlaws' statements or those calling for violence." This was in an implicit warning to the Palestinian Hamas movement.
Jordan, Politics, 11/3/1998
Syrian - Lebanese joint committee highlights economic cooperation
Discussions between the two sides centered on the presented memorandums on the mechanism for reducing custom taxes to a rate of 25%, and introducing certificates of origin on national products traded between the two countries
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 11/3/1998
Hariri's visit to Damascus focused on strengthening the united Syrian - Lebanese position
the consultations dealt with all matters of concern to the two countries, developments in the region and the consequences of the recent Israeli - Palestinian agreement (Wye Plantation) on the Middle East peace process.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 11/3/1998
First Iranian-Saudi joint committee to convene in Riyadh
Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi on Saturday will begin a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia during which he will preside over the Iranian delegation to the meetings of the Iranian-Saudi joint committee.
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 11/3/1998
Sudan still wants investigation of bombing, and diplomatic solution with US
He also added that discussions are continuous between the US and Sudan regarding the August military strike against the El-Shifaa pharmaceutical factory, expressing his hope of reaching approval for the Sudanese request to send a technical fact-finding commission to assess whether the plant produced chemical weapons components as the US alleges.
Sudan-Regional-USA, Politics, 11/3/1998
Lebanon - illicit wealth
Lebanon, Politics, 11/3/1998
Japan - GCC
Gulf-Japan, Politics, 11/3/1998
Dubai - Sri Lanka
United Arab Emirates-Sri Lanka, Politics, 11/3/1998
Italian MPs visit Rabat
A delegation from the foreign relations committee at the Italian chamber of representatives is currently visiting Morocco to explore means of consolidating cooperation ties with the Moroccan Chamber of Representatives (lower house).
Morocco-Italy, Politics, 11/3/1998
Belgian Senate delegation holds talks in Morocco
A visiting delegation from the Belgian Senate held talks Monday with Moroccan officials, including Prime Minister Abderrahmane Youssoufi and the speakers of the parliament's two chambers, Abdelouahed Radi and Mohamed Jalal Essaid.
Morocco-Belgium, Politics, 11/3/1998
A message from President Saleh to President al-Assad
Syrian President Hafez al-Assad on Monday received Yemeni Foreign Minister Abdul Qader Bajmal. The Yemeni minister delivered a message to President al-Assad from Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh.
Yemen-Syria, Politics, 11/3/1998
Saudi, South African relations highlighted
Saudi Arabia-South Africa, Politics, 11/3/1998
Mubarak tried to convince President al-Assad to meet with Demirel
Egypt-Syria, Politics, 11/3/1998
Kuwaiti president releases two decrees
Kuwait, Politics, 11/3/1998
Jordan, Denmark highlight EU role in Middle East peace process
Jordanian Prime Minister Fayez Tarawneh on Monday discussed with Denmark's foreign minister, Niels Helveg Petersen, issues of common concern to the two countries, the situation in the region and means of supporting the Middle East peace process.
Jordan-Denmark, Politics, 11/3/1998
Syrian - Egyptian summit in Sharm El-Sheikh
Syrian President Hafez al-Assad and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak met on Sunday in Sharm El-Sheikh to discuss the latest developments in the region and the Arab arenas.
Egypt-Syria, Politics, 11/2/1998
Jordan for better relations with Syria
Jordanian Information Minister Nasser Joudeh said that Jordan has "all respect and appreciation for Syria. Our hearts and hands are open to any dialogue," noting the existence of contacts between the two countries on all levels.
Jordan-Syria, Politics, 11/2/1998
Aziz: Iraq does not seek confrontation with UN
Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Tareq Aziz said that his country does not seek a confrontation with the UN by halting the work of the international weapons inspection team.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 11/2/1998
Algeria postpones presidential elections until April
Algerian parties have received a communique that contained the approval of President Liamine Zeroual on postponing early presidential elections from February until April. Zeroual pledged yesterday the "purity and freedom of the presidential elections."
Algeria, Politics, 11/2/1998
Israel settlement expansion begins as government delays implementation of peace deal
Israeli workers started expanding a Jewish settlement in Korait Arba in the district of Galilee in the West Bank on the day on which the start of implementation of the Wye agreement with the Palestinians was to take place.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/2/1998
Palestinian airport to open by mid-November
Director General of the Palestinian civil aviation authority, Salam Abu Halib, said on Sunday that the Palestinian airport in Gaza, named "Arafat Airport," would open in the first half on November.
Palestine, Politics, 11/2/1998
Palestinian government warns Hamas to stop attacks
The Palestinian government directed a strongly-worded message at Hamas, warning it not to continue implementing military operations like the suicide attack at Gosh Katif in the Gaza Strip last Thursday.
Palestine, Politics, 11/2/1998
Iraq, Iran committees to develop trade, economic relations
The papers quoted the Iraqi minister as saying that Iran and Iraq should unite their efforts in international arenas to counter Israeli threats and preserve the region's peace and security.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 11/2/1998
US counter terrorism official to visit Damascus this week
A Syrian official source confirmed to ArabicNews.com that the Coordinator of Counter Terrorism at the US State Department Christopher Ross will visit Damascus on the 6th of the current month, according to the call of the Syrian side.
Syria-USA, Politics, 11/2/1998
Hanish Islands handed over to Yemen
Yemen on Sunday was handed over Hanish Islands from Eritrea. The process was made in compliance with the decision taken by an international court for arbitration issued last month that provided for ending Eritrea's sovereignty over several islands in the Red Sea.
Yemen-Eritrea, Politics, 11/2/1998
Cyprus voices concern over Turkish cooperation with Israel
Cypriot Foreign Minister Yanakis Kasolidis has expressed his country's concern over Turkish - Israeli military cooperation. "We will remain concerned. We are not the only ones who think that balance in the region should not be changed in favor of this side or the other side," he stated.
Turkey-Israel-Cyprus, Politics, 11/2/1998
Iran starts maneuvers on border with Afghanistan
Iranian military maneuvers are starting today on the borders with Afghanistan after quiet that lasted a few weeks.
Iran-Afghanistan, Politics, 11/2/1998
Conference calls for including Zakat (Alms) in law
The fifth international Zakat (Alms) Conference on Sunday called on Islamic governments to work out laws and regulations over the Zakat ordinance
Regional, Politics, 11/2/1998
Syrian PNF stresses dialogue with Turkey
Chaired by Syrian Vice President Zuheh Masharqa, the central leadership of the Progressive National Front held a meeting in Damascus. The participants in the meeting listened to a political report read by Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa on a number of matters pertaining to Arab, regional and international conditions.
Syria, Politics, 11/2/1998
Palestinian delegation visits Cairo
The head of the Palestinian Legislative Council, Ahmed Qrei arrived in Cairo heading a Palestinian delegation to fulfill the invitation that was directed by the head of the Egyptian People's Council, Ahmed Fathi Srour, to discuss the latest peace developments.
Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 11/2/1998
Report: Kharazi to Saudi Arabia Saturday
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 11/2/1998
UAE - Iran meeting
United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 11/2/1998
King Hassan voices optimism over future of relations with Algeria
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 11/2/1998
Egyptian human rights organization calls for freedoms for newspapers
The sixth annual meeting of the Egyptian Human Rights Organization concluded yesterday, as its participants stated that political reform and releasing general freedoms are at top of which comes freedom of the press, are the main demands of the Egyptian people.
Egypt, Politics, 11/2/1998
Pakistani ambassador in Cairo denies a meeting between his country's president with his Israeli counterpart
Israel-Pakistan, Politics, 11/2/1998
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, for boosting relations
Saudi Arabia-Qatar, Politics, 11/2/1998
More Sudanese refugees to neighboring countries
Sudan, Politics, 11/2/1998
A message from Tunisian President to Demirel
Tunisia-Turkey, Politics, 11/2/1998
Yemeni foreign minister in Damascus
Yemen-Syria, Politics, 11/2/1998
Iranian, Libyan join committees meet on bilateral co-operation
Meetings of the eighth session of the Iranian-Libyan joint committee chaired by the Libyan secretary of the people's committee for scientific research, al-Mahdi Abirshe, and the Libyan minister of labor and social affairs, Hussein Kamali.
Libya-Iran, Politics, 11/2/1998
GCC states discuss agricultural cooperation
Gulf, Politics, 11/2/1998
Kuwaiti government accepts Rawdan's resignation
Kuwait, Politics, 11/2/1998
A message from Mubarak to Kuwaiti leader
Kuwait-Egypt, Politics, 11/2/1998
South African Vice President in Riyadh
South Africa's Vice - President Tabo Mabiki and members of the accompanying delegation arrived in Riyadh on Sunday on a several-day official visit to Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia-South Africa, Politics, 11/2/1998
Egypt, Uganda sign two agreements
Egypt-Uganda, Politics, 11/2/1998
Tunisia, France for boosting relations
Tunisian President Zein al-Abidin Bin Ali on Saturday night discussed with French President Jacques Chirac, currently visiting Tunisia, bilateral relations and main international and regional issues, foremost being the Middle East peace process.
Tunisia-France, Politics, 11/2/1998
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