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Israel, US upset over UN report on Israeli human rights violations in occupied Arab territories
Both Israel and the United States had harsh criticism yesterday for the report prepared by the United Nations Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories, which depicts the negative impact of Israeli measures on quality of life in the occupied territories.
Regional-Israel-UN, Politics, 11/20/1998
Sudanese relief workers get more protection, better access
The United Nations Operation Lifeline Sudan relief program signed separate agreements with the Sudanese government and the Sudanese People's Liberation Movement to enhance the safety of relief personnel and assure greater access to those in need of help, UN spokesman Fred Eckhard said yesterday.
Sudan, Politics, 11/20/1998
Crown Prince says information is vital development sector
Information is one of the most important factors in the development of human societies, helping them "to shift from the status of production societies to that of societies of knowledge and communication," the Crown Prince said during a ceremony on the occasion of the National Information Day.
Morocco, Politics, 11/20/1998
Egyptian foreign minister and Palestinian Jerusalem official meet
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 11/20/1998
Maariv: Contacts through mediators between Israel and Syria
The Israeli daily Maariv reported on Thursday that Israel and Syria made during the two last weeks contacts through mediators in preparation for an expected US effort to resume negotiations on the Syrian track.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 11/20/1998
Saudi- Yemeni border dispute may be headed for international arbitration
The Saudi crown prince has recently announced that his country does not oppose resorting to international arbitration to settle the border disputes between the two countries. Al-Iryani added, "If the crisis cannot be sorted out amicably, arbitration can settle the issue."
Yemen-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 11/20/1998
UN General Assembly mulls Security Council reform
The United Nations General Assembly yesterday began discussions on reforming the Security Council, according to a draft resolution on expansion and equitable representation introduced by Egyptian representative, Nabil El-Araby.
Regional-UN, Politics, 11/20/1998
Libya: Washington reduced financing of OAU because of support for Libya
Libya-USA, Politics, 11/20/1998
Zeroual stresses to King Hassan commitment to Maghreb Union as a strategic option
Algerian President Liamine Zeroual has stressed his country's desire to strengthen "fraternal relations" between Morocco and Algeria.
Morocco-Maghreb, Politics, 11/20/1998
US warships cross the Suez canal to the Gulf
Officials at the Suez canal said that US two warships and a submarine had said through the canal in their way to the Arab Gulf on Wednesday.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/20/1998
No stability in UN-Iraq relations without progress toward embargo lifting
It is impossible to see stability in relations between Iraq and the United Nations without a progress towards lifting the eight-year long embargo on Iraq, the spokesman of the Moroccan government said on Thursday.
Iraq-Morocco, Politics, 11/20/1998
Palestinian factions, groups stress rejection to amending national charter
At the invitation of Khaled al-Fahoum a meeting was held on Thursday comprising representatives of the 10 Palestinian factions and certain Palestinian forces, figures and activists in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and the occupied Arab territories.
Palestine, Politics, 11/20/1998
Sudan reiterates call for UN Security Council to investigate al-Shifaa factory
Sudan has reiterated its call to delegate a team to make investigations at al-Shifaa factory, which was destroyed by US missiles last August under the pretext that it produced chemical weapons.
Sudan, Politics, 11/20/1998
Tunis: El-Ganoushi refuses presidential pardon
The chief of the Rebirth Party in Tunisia, Sheikh Rashed El-Ganoushi announced that the presidential pardon proposal presented by Tunisian President Bin Ali does not reflect anything new in dealing with the challenges taking place now in Tunisia.
Tunisia, Politics, 11/20/1998
In a farewell meeting, Lebanese cabinet praises Syria's support
The Lebanese Cabinet on Thursday held its final session at Baabda palace under the chairmanship of outgoing Lebanese President Elias Hrawi, also attended by Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
Lebanon, Politics, 11/20/1998
Sharon to visit Jordan, Russia next week
Russian sources in Cairo told ArabicNews.com that Israeli Foreign Minister Ariel Sharon is to arrive in Moscow at the end of the coming week at the invitation of his Russian counterpart, Igor Ivanov.
Jordan-Israel-Russia, Politics, 11/20/1998
Iran: We will strongly repel Israeli threats
Iranian Defense Minister Admiral Ali Shamkhani denounced the Turkish - Israeli alliance, saying, "This alliance is a discord in the Islamic world," thereby "we" are very sensitive to its and precisely follow up its developments.
Iran-Israel, Politics, 11/20/1998
Current events in Morocco are promising, says US ambassador
Morocco has embarked on "a cutting-edge experiment in the Arab world to consolidate democratic and market reform through consensual and progressive change.
Morocco, Politics, 11/20/1998
Arab parliaments' secretary generals call for consolidating democracy
The first meeting of secretary generals of Arab parliaments called for the consolidation of democracy in Arab states.
Regional-Egypt, Politics, 11/20/1998
Jordanian Islamists accuse Palestinian government of planning assassinations in Jordan
The official spokesman for the Muslim Brotherhood group in Jordan, Jamil Abu Baker, said on Thursday that his group received information saying that security forces in the Palestinian Authority are planning to assassinate several figures in Jordan.
Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 11/20/1998
Sheikh Zayed - Albright
United Arab Emirates-Regional-USA, Politics, 11/20/1998
Lebanese naturalization issue will wait
Lebanon, Politics, 11/20/1998
Annan resumes north Africa tour on november 30
United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, will return to North Africa to resume his tour in the region, cut short due to the recent U.N.-Iraq crisis, the secretary-general's spokesman announced on Thursday.
North Africa, Politics, 11/20/1998
Sultan Qaboos urges independent Palestinian state
Oman-Regional, Politics, 11/20/1998
Moroccan - Iranian parliamentary talks
The head of the Moroccan council of deputies, Abdelouahed Radi, received an invitation from Taha Hashimi, a member of the presidential coalition in the Iranian parliament, to take part in the meeting of the preliminary committee for Islamic Parliamentary Union to be hosted by Tehran in the middle of the coming month.
Morocco-Iran, Politics, 11/20/1998
Morocco to set up human rights documentation and training center
Moroccan human rights minister, Mohamed Aujjar said the center will serve as an intermediary between the administration and citizens and will establish ties between them on the basis of the rule of law.
Morocco, Politics, 11/19/1998
Djibouti cuts relations with Eritrea
Djibouti, which Asmara has accused of supporting Ethiopia, cut off its diplomatic relations with Eritrea on Wednesday, according to a statement released by the Foreign Ministry in Djibouti.
Djibouti-North Africa, Politics, 11/19/1998
Syrian President confers with Lebanese Premier
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 11/19/1998
More on Libya's decision to abandon Arab unity
The Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi on Tuesday said that his country's affiliation to the Arab world has " damaged " his country and described the Arab unity as "Mirage."
Libya, Politics, 11/19/1998
Turkey approves developing cooperation with the Arab states
Turkey expressed yesterday its complete relief over the statement of the Damascus Declaration countries issued in Doha on last Thursday and it has reiterated its desire to develop its ties with the Arab countries in all respects.
Regional-Turkey, Politics, 11/19/1998
A communique to Qatar's FM from his Iraqi counterpart
Qatar News Agency reported on Wednesday that Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad Bin Jaber al-Thani received a message from his Iraqi counterpart, Muhammad Saeed al-Sahaf, on "bilateral relations between the two sisterly countries and developments in the region."
Qatar-Iraq, Politics, 11/19/1998
Algerian-U.N. contacts on Annan's return to north africa soon
Algeria said on Wednesday that it is contacting the United Nations on the return of U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan to North Africa soon to resume efforts to launch the settlement plan for the Sahara.
Algeria-North Africa, Politics, 11/19/1998
All UNSCOM team members back in Baghdad
Meanwhile, UNSCOM chief, Richard Butler, conceded Thursday that he should have informed the United Nations Secretary general before deciding to withdraw from Iraq in the latest UN-Iraq crisis.
Iraq, Politics, 11/19/1998
Saudi crown prince confers with former French president
Saudi Arabia-France, Politics, 11/19/1998
US ambassador: Crisis between Iraq and the UN has not finished yet
The US ambassador to Kuwait, James Larocco, has warned that "all options are still open, and the crisis created by Iraq with the UN has not finished yet."
Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/19/1998
AL stresses European Union's Middle East peace role
Regional-European Union, Politics, 11/19/1998
Report: Iraqi opposition to form provisional government in southern Iraq
The British daily "The Independent" reported on Wednesday that the Iraqi opposition intends to form a provisional government in southern Iraq, getting benefits from the US military aid to establish a "liberated zone."
Iraq, Politics, 11/19/1998
New British plans in support of Iraqi opposition
Britain said on Wednesday that it is preparing new plans to strengthen the capabilities of the Iraqi opposition in order to topple the government of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 11/19/1998
Israel's foreign Minister to visit Amman next week
Israeli Foreign Minister Ariel Sharon will head for Amman in the middle of next week, accompanied by Minister of Industry and Trade Nathan Sheransky.
Jordan-Israel, Politics, 11/19/1998
Turkish officials in Damascus to carry out implementation of Adanah agreement
Deputy speaker for the Turkish Foreign Ministry Sarmid Atajinli said on Wednesday that Turkish officials had arrived in Damascus to follow up on the implementation of the Adanah agreement signed between the two countries.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 11/19/1998
Aideed calls on Libya to prevent new plots against Somalia
Somali Leader Hussein Mohammed Aideed described his visit to Libya as successful, telling ArabicNews.com in a phone call that: "I have met with the real leader and spiritual father of Libyan people, President Moammar Gadaffi, where we exchanged points of view on Somali reconciliation."
Somalia-Libya, Politics, 11/19/1998
UN to ask Iraq about the fate of 660 Kuwaiti prisoners
Kuwait-Iraq-UN, Politics, 11/19/1998
Iran, Saudi Arabia discuss telecommunications cooperation
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 11/19/1998
Bashir intends to end disputes with neighboring countries
Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir delivered a speech yesterday before the Sudanese parliament in which he stated that his country seeks to improve its relations with Arab countries and address the deterioration in relations with neighboring countries, to secure the border and protect national security.
Sudan, Politics, 11/19/1998
Israeli mass destruction weapons capabilities increased
The bureau of the Arab countries affiliated to the Arab League stated that Israel is obtaining highly-developed and modern computer devices that can help develop nuclear weapons and missiles.
Regional, Politics, 11/19/1998
Meeting of Kuwaiti - Egyptian committee scheduled for Monday
Kuwait-Egypt, Politics, 11/19/1998
Kuwaiti crown prince, Italian Premier discuss Iraqi crisis
Italian official sources said that Italian Prime Minister Massimo D'Alema discussed the consequences of the Iraqi crisis with Kuwaiti Prime Minister Crown Prince Sheikh Saad al-Abdullah al-Sabah.
Kuwait-Italy, Politics, 11/19/1998
Arab League coordinates with Libya at UN on Lockerbie
Meanwhile, Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa expressed his conviction that the Lockerbie incident has surpassed the deadlock and is proceeding towards detente.
Libya-Regional, Politics, 11/19/1998
An agreement for the Bahrain - Egyptian cooperation
Egypt-Bahrain, Politics, 11/19/1998
Arab parliaments secretary generals start meeting in Cairo
The first meeting of secretary generals of Arab parliaments opened in Cairo on Wednesday to examine ways to enhance coordination and cooperation among Arab legislative institutions.
Regional-Egypt, Politics, 11/19/1998
Jordanian crown prince confers with PA official
Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 11/19/1998
OIC holds Israel responsible for region's problems
Organization of the Islamic Conference Secretary-General Ezzeddine Laraqi stated that Israel was behind the crisis which recently erupted between Syria and Turkey, adding that Israel is the heart of all problems in the Middle East.
Regional-Israel-OIC, Politics, 11/19/1998
A message from US President to ruler of Qatar
Qatar-USA, Politics, 11/19/1998
Israel blames Syria for its losses in south Lebanon
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 11/19/1998
Lebanon mediates between Egypt and Iran
Diplomatic sources in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, told a Kuwaiti daily on Tuesday that the short visit made by Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri to Tehran on Monday falls in the course of Arab mediation to restore relations between Egypt and Iran.
Lebanon-Regional, Politics, 11/18/1998
Israel makes contacts to resume negotiations with Syria
Syria-Israel, Politics, 11/18/1998
German President arrives in Amman
Jordan-Germany, Politics, 11/18/1998
Gaddafi: Project to establish Arab unity failed
Colonel Moammar Gaddafi, the leader of the Libyan revolution, said that Libya's direction toward greater integration with the African continent came after a bitter experiment that lasted 30 years with Arabization.
Libya, Politics, 11/18/1998
Arafat pledges to use only peaceful means to settle disputes with Israel
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat pledged on Tuesday that his government will only use peaceful means to settle its disputes with Israel.
Palestine-Israel-Germany, Politics, 11/18/1998
Britain Appoints New Ambassador to Morocco
Morocco-UK, Politics, 11/18/1998
Cairo turns away Israeli request
Cairo has rejected an Israeli request to resume multilateral regional talks, stressing that any change in the Egyptian position is linked to the realization of a tangible progress in the political negotiations on all Middle East peace tracks.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 11/18/1998
Damascus: 10 Palestinian groups to meet shortly in preparation for national conference
Leaders of Palestinian organizations that oppose the Oslo and Wye agreements will meet in Damascus on Thursday to hold a plenary meeting including key Palestinian figures from Syria, Jordan and Lebanon to prepare for convening a national conference on December 15, the date which was set by the chairman of the Palestinian Authority Yasser Arafat to convene the Palestinian council in the presence of the US President Bill Clinton in order to cancel items in the Palestinian national charter.
Palestine, Politics, 11/18/1998
Husseini in Cairo
Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 11/18/1998
Turkey for good relations with Syria
Turkey on Tuesday expressed its willingness to establish neighborly relations with Syria. In a statement issued in Ankara, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said that the realization of the Adanah agreement between the two countries would lead to strengthening Syrian-Turkish relations.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 11/18/1998
Ocalan thanks Italian government for refusing to deliver him to Turkey
Turkey-Italy, Politics, 11/18/1998
Egypt to participate in meetings of Somali committee in Rome
Egypt-Somalia, Politics, 11/18/1998
47,000 persons may be granted Lebanese citizenship
Lebanese sources in Cairo confirmed today that a new law is to be issued soon that would grant Lebanese citizenship to 47,000 persons -- 42,000 Christians and 5,000 Moslems -- before the end of Lebanese President Elias Hrawi's term as president on November 24.
Lebanon, Politics, 11/18/1998
AL warns Netanyahu against halting Wye agreement
The Arab League warned yesterday of the danger Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's decision to halt the Wye River poses to the peace process and the stability of the situation in the region.
Regional, Politics, 11/18/1998
Jordanian students arrested for demonstrating against Wye agreement
The Jordanian authorities on Tuesday arrested the chairman of the Student Union at Mu'ta University in southern Jordan's al-Karak province after being dismissed from the university, following a demonstration recently held at the university in protest of the Wye Plantation agreement between the Palestinian government and Israel.
Jordan, Politics, 11/18/1998
Indyk: Clinton told al-Assad of commitment to revive Syrian, Lebanese tracks
US Undersecretary of State for Middle East Affairs Martin Indyk has announced that US President Bill Clinton informed Syrian President Hafez al-Assad of his personal commitment to work to revive peace negotiations with Israel on the Syrian and Lebanese tracks.
Syria-USA, Politics, 11/18/1998
Iraqi minister regrets US intervention in his country's affairs
Iraqi Trade Minister Muhammad Mahdi Saleh has expressed his country's strong denunciation and regret over the US intervention in its internal affairs.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/18/1998
Saudi crown prince confers with Lebanese premier
Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz received Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, who arrived in Riyadh earlier Tuesday, at al-Yamamah palace in Riyadh.
Lebanon-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 11/18/1998
Algerian president wishes stronger relations with Rabat
Algerian President, Liamine Zeroual, on Tuesday expressed wish to see the brotherly relations between his country and Morocco reinforced.
Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 11/18/1998
Jordan replies to Amnesty's accusations human rights violations
A Jordanian governmental official said in reply to a report issued by Amnesty International that accuses Jordan of breaching human rights that Jordan respected the law, yet it has been exposed to the disturbances that prevailed in other spots of the Middle East.
Jordan, Politics, 11/18/1998
Mishal: Hamas leaders harassed in Jordan
The chairman of the political bureau of the Palestinian Hamas movement has asserted that leaders of the movement in Jordan have been exposed to a campaign of harassment since the signing of the Wye River accord between the Palestinian government and Israel.
Palestine-Jordan, Politics, 11/18/1998
UNSCOM inspectors continue work in Baghdad
UNSCOM weapons inspectors affiliated to the United Nations in Iraq are beginning their first inspections since their return to Iraq, as a convoy comprising 10 trucks carrying international inspectors was seen moving toward Iraqi sites.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 11/18/1998
Khaled Abdul Nasser in Baghdad
The Iraqi official news agency said on Tuesday that Khaled Jamal Abdul Nasser is visiting Iraq to maintain solidarity with its people. The agency added that on Tuesday Nasser met with the Iraqi Health Minister Omid Medhat and reviewed with him health conditions in Iraq and the consequences of the embargo imposed on Iraq for eight years.
Iraq, Politics, 11/18/1998
Cairo hosts 1st meeting of Arab Parliaments' secretary generals
Cairo plays host as of this Wednesday to the first meeting of secretary generals of Arab parliaments.
Regional, Politics, 11/18/1998
Moroccan premier renews will for cooperation with Mauritania
Morocco-Mauritania, Politics, 11/18/1998
Towards the revision of the cultural accord concluded in 1966
Moroccan and Iranian ministers of cultural affairs, Mohamed Achaari and Ataollah Mohadjerani convened at a meeting here on Monday to revise and update the cultural accord signed by the two countries in 1966.
Morocco-Iran, Politics, 11/18/1998
A message from Arab League chief to Qatari FM
Qatar-Regional, Politics, 11/18/1998
Russian messages to Bahrain, Qatar
Bahraini Foreign Minister Sheikh Muhammad Bin Mubarak al-Khaleifa on Tuesday received a message from his Russian counterpart, Igor Ivanovitch, concerning the Russian viewpoint toward the current crisis between the UN and Iraq as well as bilateral relations.
Bahrain-Qatar-Russia, Politics, 11/18/1998
Bahrain's FM confers with former French President
Bahraini Foreign Minister Sheikh Muhammad Bin Mubarak al-Khaleifa met on Tuesday in Manama with former French President Valery Giscard D'Estaing, currently visiting Bahrain.
Bahrain-France, Politics, 11/18/1998
Active coordination to be maintained among Syria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran
Regional, Politics, 11/18/1998
Uzbekistan foreign minister arrives in UAE
United Arab Emirates-Uzbekistan, Politics, 11/18/1998
Qatar, Yemen for boosting bilateral relations
Qatar-Yemen, Politics, 11/18/1998
Permanent constitution to be enacted for Qatar
Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani has decided to draw a permanent constitution for the country and to establish an elected parliament.
Qatar, Politics, 11/17/1998
Moussa, Arafat review negotiations between Israel and PA
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 11/17/1998
Mubarak, Russian defense minister discuss renovating Soviet-built factories
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Monday discussed with Russian Defense Minister Marshal Igor Sergiev, who handed him a message from his Russian counterpart, means of relaunching military cooperation between the two countries.
Egypt-Russia, Politics, 11/17/1998
King Fahd call for unity
King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia has asserted the desire of the Arab states to achieve a "just and comprehensive peace and consolidate security and stability in the region."
Saudi Arabia-Regional, Politics, 11/17/1998
Al-Assad to visit Moscow within coming months
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Victor Posovaluk has announced that President Hafez al-Assad's visit to Moscow is on the agenda of contacts between the two countries' leaders, adding the visit will be made within the coming months.
Syria-Russia, Politics, 11/17/1998
Head of Saudi Shura council visiting Iran on Saturday
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 11/17/1998
Iraqi opposition: Air strike is inevitable
Iraqi opposition sources told ArabicNews.com today that it has information that the US will direct a military strike against Iraq soon, saying that Washington can no longer bear Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.
Iraq, Politics, 11/17/1998
Ankara to ask Damascus to freeze Ocalan's assets
Several Turkish dailies on Monday quoted Turkish intelligence sources as saying that Ankara is preparing to ask Damascus to freeze the assets of the Kurdistani Workers Party in Syrian banks, estimated at US $1 billion.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 11/17/1998
Damascus denounces US Middle East position
In a central rally held on Monday on the occasion of the 28th anniversary of the Syrian Correctionist Movement, when President al-Assad assumed power in 1970, the assistant regional secretary of the Baath party, Dr. Suleiman Qaddah, said that that US policy is aligned to Israel.
Syria-USA, Politics, 11/17/1998
Military cooperation between Iran, Oman
The governments of Iran and Oman have agreed to cooperate in the military arena, especially the exchange of military experts to supervise their maneuvers.
Oman-Iran, Politics, 11/17/1998
Russia for political solution of the Iraqi crisis
The press office at the Russian Presidency said on Monday that President Boris Yeltsin stressed the importance of using political and diplomatic means to settle the Iraqi crisis.
Iraq-Syria-Russia, Politics, 11/17/1998
Qatar prevents US plane from landing at Doha airport
AFP quoted air naval sources as saying that the plane, rented by the US army, returned on Sunday night to Charles DeGaulle airport after it was prevented from landing in Doha.
Qatar-USA, Politics, 11/17/1998
Hariri holds talks with Iranian officials in Tehran
an arrival statement Hariri said that his visit to Tehran falls in the course of continued coordination and consultations between officials in Lebanon, Syria and Iran on conditions in the region and issues of mutual concern
Lebanon-Iran, Politics, 11/17/1998
A Sudanese raid against southern Sudan hospital
Norwegian People's Aid said on Monday that a jet fighter from the Sudanese Air Force on Saturday bombarded a hospital run by the Norwegian humanitarian organization in Yae city in southern Sudan.
Sudan, Politics, 11/17/1998
Morocco and Saudi Arabia exchange cultural cooperation agreements
Morocco and Saudi Arabia exchanged on Monday in Rabat the ratification instruments of the youth and sports cooperation accord concluded between the two countries in March 1997.
Morocco-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 11/17/1998
Britain hopes to make a change in the Iraqi government
British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook has expressed hope of making a change in the Iraqi government. In a statement to the GMTV on Monday, he said, "I would very much like to see Saddam Hussein removed."
Iraq-UK, Politics, 11/17/1998
Report: Jordan warns Palestinians not to carry out inter-Palestinian revenge acts
A Jordanian daily has reported that the Jordanian government warned the Palestinian authorities against carrying out "revenge acts and killings of its opponents on the Jordanian arena regardless to reasons and motivations."
Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 11/17/1998
German president visiting Israel and Palestine
German President Roman Herzog is starting a tour in the Middle East, meeting today with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with whom he will discuss the problems obstructing the implementation of the Wye Plantation accord as well as German compensation for Jewish victims of World War II.
Palestine-Israel-Germany, Politics, 11/17/1998
US criticizes escalation of Palestinian - Israeli crisis
Both the Israeli and Palestinian governments came in for criticism yesterday from the US State Department over statements pertaining to the Middle East peace process.
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 11/17/1998
Argentina supports Morocco's stand over Sahara
Argentina supports Morocco's stand in its territorial integrity issue, said here Monday Chairman of the foreign committee at the Argentinean senate, Omar Mohamed Vaquir.
Morocco-Argentina, Politics, 11/17/1998
Expectation of Annan's return to North Africa on December
Sources in the Polisario front said today that they are expecting UN Secretary General Kofi Annan to resume his tour of the Arab Maghreb on December 2, after Annan cut short his tour on November 11 due to the developments in crisis between Iraq and United Nations.
Morocco-West Sahara, Politics, 11/17/1998
Israel considers crisis with Iraq unfinished
Iraq-Israel, Politics, 11/17/1998
UNSCOM returns to Baghdad
Iraq, Politics, 11/17/1998
A communique from Clinton to prince of Qatar
Qatar-USA, Politics, 11/17/1998
Moussa, El-Baz meet with Israeli envoy on Wye government
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa discussed on Sunday with the political advisor of the Israeli government, Uzi Arad, the steps taken by Israel to carry out the Wye River agreement concerning the second phase of redeployment from the West Bank after the Israeli Cabinet ratified the memorandum of understanding signed during October in Washington.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 11/16/1998
Kuwait increases readiness of its armed forces
The Kuwaiti army increased the readiness of its armed forces, as Kuwait expects the arrival of US air and land forces in its lands at any time.
Kuwait-Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/16/1998
Arafat asks Israelis to accept the idea of an independent Palestine
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat called on the Israeli people to accept the independent state of Palestine as a peace bridge.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/16/1998
Egyptian opposition parties threaten to strike American interests
Egyptian opposition forces and parties directed a strongly-worded communique to the US government, in which they equated Iraqi security with the security of American interests.
Egypt-Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/16/1998
UAE President calls for Arab summit, as Gulf states approve of Iraqi response
Meanwhile, the Gulf Cooperation Council member states considered Iraq's reply to the call of the UN Security Council, permitting UN inspectors to resume their work in Iraq, as enough to defuse the crisis with the UN.
United Arab Emirates-Iraq, Politics, 11/16/1998
Mubarak discusses Middle East peace with European envoy
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Sunday received Austrian Foreign Minister and Deputy Chancellor Wolfgang Schussel, whose country is currently presiding over the rotating presidency of the European Union. Their discussions dealt with the peace process, the situation in the Middle East in light of Schussel's tour on the region as well as developments in the current Iraqi crisis with the UN.
Egypt-Regional-European Union, Politics, 11/16/1998
Syria celebrates 28th anniversary of Correctionist Movement
Syria today celebrates the 28th anniversary of the Correctionist Movement, which marks President al-Assad's accession to presidency.
Syria, Politics, 11/16/1998
Russian defense minister in Cairo
In a new step towards improving Egyptian - Russian relations, Russian Defense Minister Marshal Igor Segiev arrived in Cairo on Sunday night from Damascus to hold talks with his Egyptian counterpart, Lt. Gen. Hussein Tantawi, on means of strengthening "military cooperation between Egypt and Federal Russia."
Egypt-Russia, Politics, 11/16/1998
Al-Assad meets Russian Defense Minister in Syria
Syria-Russia, Politics, 11/16/1998
Moroccan-Portuguese high level meeting
Morocco and Portugal opened Friday in Lisbon their 4th high-level meeting to give a new momentum to partnership between the two countries in the economic, agricultural, industrial, scientific and cultural fields.
Morocco, Politics, 11/16/1998
British official in Gulf to seek aproval for any coming strike against Iraq
British Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Derrick Fatchett will arrive tomorrow in Oman a brief visit, during which he will meet with Sultan Qaboos Bin Said.
Iraq-Gulf-UK, Politics, 11/16/1998
Turkey: military agreements with Israel undermine Arab- Turkish relations
The Turkish Deputy Premier and Defense Minister Ismat Sezgin has admitted that the military agreements Turkey signed with Israel have actually damaged Arab-Turkish relations.
Regional-Syria, Politics, 11/16/1998
Turkey: Alliance with Israel not directed against Syria
Turkish Deputy Premier Polent Ajawid has denied that the Turkish-Israeli alliance is directed against Syria to pressure her to accept "Israeli conditions in the peace talks."
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 11/16/1998
Chirac, Clinton, Blair discuss the Iraqi issue by telephone
The spokeswoman for the French presidential palace was quoted as saying that the 50-minute telephone call had given the chance for the three leaders to think full together and evaluate the significance of the Iraqi message which implies Iraq's consent to resume cooperation with the UN.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/16/1998
Arab League approves Iraqi decision to cooperate with UNSCOM
Iraq-Regional, Politics, 11/16/1998
Morocco and Austria to fight drug trafficking and organized crime
Morocco and Austria signed Friday here an accord destined to enhance cooperation between the two countries interior departments in the struggle against drug trafficking and organized crime.
Morocco, Politics, 11/16/1998
Ocalan to leave Moscow
The French daily Le Monde said on Sunday that Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov has informed his Turkish counterpart of the date of Kurdish Workers Party leader Abdullah Ocalan's departure from Moscow.
Turkey-Russia, Politics, 11/16/1998
New UK ambassador for Morocco next year
Morocco-UK, Politics, 11/16/1998
Tarawneh in US to meet with King
Jordan, Politics, 11/16/1998
UAE - India extradition
United Arab Emirates-India, Politics, 11/16/1998
Hariri to visit Iran
Lebanon-Iran, Politics, 11/16/1998
A communique to Saudi crown prince from Khaminei
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 11/16/1998
New political party formed in Algeria
Algeria, Politics, 11/16/1998
Hamas denies truce with Israel
Palestine, Politics, 11/16/1998
Talibani meets with Khaddam, al-Ahmar
Syria, Politics, 11/16/1998
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