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King Hassan meets with Saudi Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz
Morocco-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 12/12/1998
Sudanese - Egyptian talks for return of Egyptian establishments
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 12/12/1998
Monday strike might be canceled in honor of President Clinton's
The effort by Palestinian officials to cancel the strike stems from the fact that most of the Palestinians highly appreciate the visit to Gaza by President Clinton. The mere fact that President Clinton will land in Gaza International Airport is a sign of US recognition of Palestinian sovereignty
Palestine-USA, Politics, 12/12/1998
Yemen welcomes Saudi Arabia's approval of international arbitration
Yemen-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 12/12/1998
Israeli Knesset member meets with Egyptian foreign minister
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa met today the head of Israel's Arab Democratic Party, Knesset member Abdulwahab Darawshe, to discuss steps that can be taken to urge the Israeli government to commit to the Wye River accord and free the Palestinian detainees.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 12/12/1998
Palestinian Women's Union calls on international community to work for release of detainees
The Palestinian Women's Union will hold tomorrow in Cairo a meeting to express their solidarity with Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons.
Palestine, Politics, 12/12/1998
Suha Beshara calls for carrying on anti-Israeli struggle
Lebanese anti-Israeli militant Suha Beshara on Friday called for carrying on all forms of struggle against Israel to compel it evacuate the occupied Arab territories and release all Lebanese and Palestinian detainees.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 12/12/1998
Egyptian report tells of Israeli violations of Wye River accord
A report by a group of the Egyptian diplomats said the volume of Palestinian land confiscated by Israel in the Gaza Strip and West Bank since signing the accord is greater than the amount of land delivered to the Palestinian Authority in the first stage of Israeli redeployment.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 12/12/1998
Morocco denies rejecting Annan's Sahara proposals
Morocco denied having rejected proposals made by United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan to relaunch the referendum process in the Sahara.
Morocco-West Sahara-UN, Politics, 12/12/1998
Palestinian opposition conference in Gaza
Palestinian opposition forces held a public conference in Gaza to express their opposition to adjusting the Palestinian national charter and to the Wye River accord, which was described as a response to US - Israeli pressure.
Palestine, Politics, 12/12/1998
Hariri visits Saudi Arabia today
Former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri headed today to Saudi Arabia for a private visit, from which he will travel to the French capital for a similar visit and return to Beirut during Ramadan.
Lebanon, Politics, 12/12/1998
Deep differences characterize 1st day of Clinton's visit
Separated by deep differences, US President Bill Clinton and Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu are both in waiting for the outcome of the Monday session of the Palestine National Council in Gaza.
Palestine-USA, Politics, 12/12/1998
Annan not to mediate between Iran, UAE expresses hope for bilateral solution
United Arab Emirates-Iran-UN, Politics, 12/12/1998
Speaker of Egypt's Shura Council ends visit to Morocco
Speaker of the Egyptian Shura Council, Mustafa Kamal Hilmi, left Morocco on Friday after a several-day working visit to the Kingdom during which he was received by King Hassan II.
Egypt-Morocco, Politics, 12/12/1998
Israel's approach to prisoners unethical, says PLO
PLO Executive Committee Secretary Mahmoud Abbas, said that Israel violated the Wye River agreement regarding the prisoners' issue.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/12/1998
Yemeni president to visit Paris tomorrow
Yemen-France, Politics, 12/12/1998
Syrian president confers with Iranian vice president
President Hafez al-Assad on Thursday at al-Chaab palace received Iranian Vice President Hassan Habibi and members of the Iranian side in the joint Iranian-Syrian higher committee.
Syria-Iran, Politics, 12/11/1998
African refugees conference in al-Khartoum
Khartoum on Thursday urged the international community to support some 27 million refugees and evacuees in Africa. In a speech he delivered before the preliminary meeting for the conference on refugees in Africa due to start deliberations in al-Khartoum on Sunday.
Sudan, Politics, 12/11/1998
Cairo says second round of US - Egyptian dialogue is a success
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa stated that meetings of joint committees are taking place according to certain time schedules with all Arab and African countries.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 12/11/1998
Syrian-Iranian joint higher committee meets in Damascus
The Syrian - Iranian joint higher committee held a meeting on Thursday. The Syrian side was chaired by Vice President Abdul Halim Khaddam and the Iranian side by first Iranian Vice President Hassan Habibi.
Syria-Iran, Politics, 12/11/1998
Youssoufi hails Pinochet's extradition decision
Moroccan Prime Minister, Abderrahmane Youssoufi, hailed Britain's decision to extradite Agusto Pinochet, the former Chilean dictator, wanted in Spain on charges of torture and genocide
Morocco-Chile, Politics, 12/11/1998
Iran to pursue talks with UAE
Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi announced yesterday that his country is ready to hold bilateral and direct talks with the United Arab Emirates to defuse any row or misunderstanding between the two countries.
United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 12/11/1998
Moussa hails Zayed's call for Arab summit
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa hailed the call of United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Zayed for convening an Arab summit every year, describing this call as positive.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 12/11/1998
Tunisia to open fresh relations with France by solving old problem
The Tunisian council of deputies agreed in its meeting yesterday on a draft law regarding settling French estate properties in Tunis that were owned by the French people before Tunisian independence in 1956, worth many millions of Tunisian dinars.
Tunisia-France, Politics, 12/11/1998
King Hassan determined to make alternation succeed, Youssoufi says
Moroccan Prime Minister, Abderrahmane Youssoufi, expressed confidence as to the determination of King Hassan II to make of the Moroccan alternation (where political opposition came to power) experiment a success.
Morocco, Politics, 12/11/1998
Saudi Arabia releases sister of Muhammad al-Masaari
The Saudi authorities on Tuesday released the sister of the Saudi opposition leader Muhammad al-Masaari, who was arrested at the end of November.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 12/11/1998
Ethiopia denies normalization with Sudan
The Ethiopian government on Wednesday denied any closeness or inclination towards normalizing relations with Sudan, which have been nearly frozen since June 1995 when Egypt President Hosni Mubarak was exposed to a failed assassination attempt in Addis Ababa.
Sudan, Politics, 12/11/1998
Baghdad prevents inspections at Baath party headquarters
In the first incident since the resumption of the weapons inspection operations, UNSCOM described Iraq's rejection to permit its inspectors enter offices of the ruling Baath Party in Baghdad as " an unacceptable act"
Iraq, Politics, 12/11/1998
Libya prefers its neighbors for trade cooperation
The public people's conference in Libya decided to establish trade and economic cooperation between Libya and Egypt, Tunisia, African countries and Libya's neighboring countries to develop strong and intimate relationships between Libya and these countries.
Libya, Politics, 12/11/1998
International symposium on Islam and human rights to convene in Tehran, Saturday
The International symposium on Islam and human rights will be held in Tehran on Saturday with the participation of senior researchers and university presidents in Arab and foreign countries.
Regional-Iran, Politics, 12/11/1998
GCC approves board for advertising institute
Gulf, Politics, 12/11/1998
Ashrawi: Clinton visit should be affirmation of right to Palestinian state
Palestine-USA, Politics, 12/11/1998
US: We will not wait very long for Libya
Libya-USA, Politics, 12/11/1998
Clinton - Middle East visit
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 12/11/1998
Chinese president praises Syria's achievements
Chinese President Jiang Zemen on Thursday in Beijing received Syrian vice President Zuheir Masharqa, currently in an official visit to China.
Syria-China, Politics, 12/11/1998
Egypt, Morocco stress Israel's withdrawal from the Golan, South Lebanon
Syria, Politics, 12/11/1998
Lebanese - American talks on economic, trade relations
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 12/11/1998
United Arab Emirates hails King Hassan's wisdom in dealing with the issue of Sebta and Melillia
United Arab Emirates-Morocco, Politics, 12/11/1998
Morocco is the sole north African and Mid-Eastern country for amnesty 1999 congress
Amnesty International Secretary-General, Pierre Sane, said Morocco is the only North African and Mideastern country where Amnesty can hold its 1999 congress.
Morocco, Politics, 12/11/1998
Hunger strike by al-Inqaz prisoners in Morocco
Morocco, Politics, 12/11/1998
Fatchett meets al-Assad, hints at support to Arab states
Fatchett said "I have promised President Hafez al-Assad and the Foreign Minister that the UK would proceed in getting itself involved in the peace process because we see in the peace process the only way to achieve justice, security and prosperity in the region."
Syria-UK, Politics, 12/10/1998
Albright to visit Jordan on Tuesday
Jordan-USA, Politics, 12/10/1998
Gulf states summit calls for joint Arab action
The Gulf Cooperation Council's 19th summit concluded its deliberations on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi with a final statement and "the Abu Dhabi declaration."
Gulf, Politics, 12/10/1998
Israeli jets raid south Lebanon
Israeli warplanes on Wednesday continued sorties over the capital Beirut and broke the sound barriers three times. Since the middle of Tuesday night, Israeli war planes have been carrying sorties in the skies of south Lebanon, the coastal area, the western Bekaa and the capital Beirut.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 12/10/1998
Tunisia and Iran to increase trade to $100 million
Tunisia and Iran decided during the meeting of their joint committee in Tehran on Tuesday to strengthen their cooperation and economic exchange.
Tunisia-Iran, Politics, 12/10/1998
Palestinian government prevents building materials from reaching Jewish settlements
The Palestinian Authority on Tuesday and for the third time within two weeks prevented building materials from reaching Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip. The materi
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/10/1998
Netanyahu concerned over Clinton's visit to Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed great concern over US President Bill Clinton's coming visit to Gaza, which he said "the Palestinians will use to promote their demands to establish an independent Palestinian state."
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 12/10/1998
Gaza: Sheikh Yassin joins hunger strikers
Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, the founder and spiritual mentor of the Palestinian Hamas movement, announced that he will undertake a hunger strike in solidarity with Palestinian detainees and prisoners who began a hunger strike five days ago, protesting their detention in Israeli jails and procrastination in their release.
Palestine, Politics, 12/10/1998
Both Morocco and Polisario want referendum to be held, Annan says
United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, said on Thursday that Morocco and the Polisario Front confirmed their wish to go ahead with the referendum process that the U.N. plans to hold in the Sahara in December 1999.
North Africa-Morocco-UN, Politics, 12/10/1998
Sudan defies embargo, hosts African conference on refugees
Khartoum is getting ready to host an African conference concerning refugees on the coming Sunday, defying the air embargo by convening international meetings in Sudan.
Sudan-Africa, Politics, 12/10/1998
Libya demands lifting of sanctions in return for delivering suspects for trial
Libyan Foreign Minister Omar El-Montassir and the Secretary of the People's External Liaison and International Cooperation Bureau demanded yesterday the lifting of the sanctions imposed on his country since 1992 in return for delivering the suspects in the Lockerbie case for trial.
Libya, Politics, 12/10/1998
Egyptian - Latvian committee concludes session
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry yesterday concluded the meetings of the joint committee between Egypt and Latvia.
Egypt-Latvia, Politics, 12/10/1998
Syrian - Iranian higher committee meets in Damascus today
Iranian Vice President Hassan Habibi will visit Damascus today to take part in the meetings of the Syrian-Iranian joint higher committee, to start deliberations later in the day.
Syria-Iran, Politics, 12/10/1998
Russian Communist leader to visit libya and tunisia
North Africa-Russia, Politics, 12/10/1998
126 Moroccan illegal immigrants arrested in Spain
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 12/10/1998
King Hassan receives Egyptian speaker
Morocco-Egypt, Politics, 12/10/1998
Four killed by gunmen in Algeria
Algeria, Politics, 12/10/1998
Mandela concludes visit to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia-South Africa, Politics, 12/10/1998
Clinton to land in Gaza
Palestine-USA, Politics, 12/9/1998
US health secretary voices support for Lebanon
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 12/9/1998
Confrontations erupt in Somalia
At least 22 persons were killed and another 30 wounded in Beedawa, south of the Somali capital Makadishu on Monday night, in new battles that erupted between warring Somali factions.
Somalia, Politics, 12/9/1998
France voices support for Lebanon
Lebanon-France, Politics, 12/9/1998
Al-Hujeilan reelected Gulf states secretary general
The Gulf Cooperation Council on Tuesday decided to renew its secretary general Jamil al-Hujeilan for a second three-year term of office.
Gulf, Politics, 12/9/1998
Mubarak receives communique from President Benjamin Mkapa
Egypt-Tanzania, Politics, 12/9/1998
A message to Mubarak from Mozambican counterpart
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Tuesday received a message from Mozambique's President Joaquim Alberto Chissano, delivered by Mozambican Foreign Minister Leonardo Simao.
Egypt-Africa, Politics, 12/9/1998
Syria's ambassador in Cairo negates confidential communications between Damascus and Israel
Syria-Egypt, Politics, 12/9/1998
Annan urges UAE, Iran to resolve Island dispute
Diplomatic sources in the Emirates confirmed yesterday that UN chief Kofi Annan informed Emirates president Sheik Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan on his readiness to mediate between the Emirates and Iran to solve the conflict over the the three Islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa.
United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 12/9/1998
El-Baz: Egypt supported Palestinian decision to sign Wye accord
Osama El-Baz, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's advisor for political affairs, stated that Egypt supported the Palestinian decision to sign Wye River accord because any effort that aims at enabling the Palestinians to receive their rights is better than the deadlock, which threatens the stability of the Palestinian lands and neighboring countries.
Egypt, Politics, 12/9/1998
Iraqi opposition leader against foreign intervention to change Iraqi government
Iraqi Shiite opposition leader Ayatullah Muhammad Baqer al-Hakim has asserted that any change of the ruling system in Iraq "should be made at the hands of the Iraqi people."
Iraq-USA, Politics, 12/9/1998
Saudi - Yemeni border committee achieves progress
Yemeni sources today said that the meetings of the Yemeni - Saudi joint committee concerning border talks have achieved some progress.
Yemen-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 12/9/1998
King Fahd holds talks with Mandela
Saudi Arabia's King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz held talks yesterdays with South African President Nelson Mandela that tackled bilateral ties and the resumption of building a new mosque in Johannesburg, South Africa, which is to be inaugurated soon.
Saudi Arabia-South Africa, Politics, 12/9/1998
Clinton to light Christmas tree in Bethlehem
The heavy clashes between Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli troops next to thte Israeli army roadblock at the entrance to Bethlehem have failed to disrupt preparations to receive the US President, his wife and his daughter next week.
Palestine-USA, Politics, 12/9/1998
Ross calls for calming situations down at West Bank
Palestine, Politics, 12/9/1998
Lebanese committee urges Chirac to help free detainees
Lebanon-France, Politics, 12/9/1998
Mandela for best relations with Arab states, address Lockerbie issue
South African President Nelson Mandela has praised the rapid growth in relations between his country and the United Arab Emirates in all areas, especially in the economy and trade.
Regional-South Africa, Politics, 12/9/1998
Arafat seeks US assurances on Israel implementing accords
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat requested US assurances that Israel would implement the Wye Agreement and told US peace envoy to the region, Dennis Ross, that the PNA will honor its part of the agreement.
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 12/9/1998
Looming Y2K computer problem to get international attention Friday
Heads of national programs set up to deal with the problems posed by the year 2000 computer problem will meet at United Nations headquarters on Friday.
Regional-UN, Politics, 12/9/1998
Iraq welcomes UN chief's statements at GCC summit
Iraq has welcomed the statements of UN Secretary General Kofi Annan at the 19th GCC summit on UN resolution 687, which states the need to clear the Middle East from weapons of mass destruction.
Iraq, Politics, 12/9/1998
Egyptian authorities release 760 reformed extremists
Egyptian Minister of the Interior Lt. Gen. Habib al-Adli on Tuesday released a decision freeing 760 Islamists who have "proven to be back as good citizens" and given up terrorist ideologies.
Egypt, Politics, 12/9/1998
Khartoum hosts African refugee conference
The African refugees conference hosted by Sudan convened in Khartoum on Tuesday in collaboration with the Organization of African Unity and the chairman of the African refugees committee.
Sudan-Africa, Politics, 12/9/1998
US delegation describes visit to Syria as constructive
The executive director of the of the World Affairs Councils of America, Jerry Leach, has described his current visit to Syria as constructive and useful, and would contribute to making the American people better able to understand what is going on in the Middle East region."
Syria-USA, Politics, 12/9/1998
UN chief statements on Iraq
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan stressed on Monday night in Abu Dhabi that there will be a comprehensive revision of sanctions imposed on Iraq if "Iraq cooperates with UNSCOM" within weeks.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 12/9/1998
Comoran conference proposed, despite fighting
The French Foreign Ministry highlighted a proposed inter-island conference among the Comoros Islands under the auspices of the Organization of African Unity, amid concerns over new fighting on the breakaway island of Anjouan.
Comoros-France, Politics, 12/9/1998
Moroccan lower house debates Sahara issue
The foreign affairs and national defense committee at the Moroccan house of representatives (lower house) will debate on Thursday the latest developments in the Sahara issue.
Morocco, Politics, 12/9/1998
Netanyahu delays Switzerland visit as internal support wavers
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed a visit to Switzerland, which was to begin on Tuesday, due to reasons pertaining to internal policy.
Israel, Politics, 12/9/1998
Jordan - Fatchett
Jordan-UK, Politics, 12/9/1998
Abu Seeda to Paris after release
The Secretary General of the Egyptian Organization for Human rights Hafez Abu Saada is heading to Paris where he will represent the EOHR in Egypt in the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of human rights declaration.
Egypt, Politics, 12/9/1998
Israeli-British economic relations
Israel-UK, Politics, 12/9/1998
Fatchett arrives in Damascus
Syria-UK, Politics, 12/9/1998
Arab seminar unveils Israeli human rights violations
Regional, Politics, 12/9/1998
Hamas against Clinton's visit to Gaza
Palestine, Politics, 12/9/1998
Mandela concludes visit to UAE
United Arab Emirates-Gulf-South Africa, Politics, 12/9/1998
Albright calls on Israel to live up to the agreement
Palestine, Politics, 12/8/1998
Morocco suggests forming committee to develop ties with Algeria
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 12/8/1998
Moussa urges Israel to implement Wye River accord
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 12/8/1998
Morocco is a model of stability, speaker of Austrian parliament says
Speaker of the Austrian National Council, Heinz Fischer hailed the stability prevailing in Morocco saying that the Kingdom constitutes a model of stability that should be followed by other countries in the region.
Morocco-Austria, Politics, 12/8/1998
Sheikh Zayed opens Gulf states summit in Abu Dhabi
In an inaugural speech, Sheikh Zayed said this summit should "oblige us to meet as Arab and Muslims." Speaking about the three UAE islands occupied by Iran Sheikh Zayed said, "Leaders of the GCC will settle this dispute by peaceful means," adding that "negotiations are but our strongest weapons to achieve peace and development."
Gulf-UN, Politics, 12/8/1998
Egypt, Mozambique FM s discuss African, international issues
Egypt-Mozambique, Politics, 12/8/1998
Al-Assad's decree on PA members
Syria, Politics, 12/8/1998
Chirac calls King Fahd
Saudi Arabia-France, Politics, 12/8/1998
Knesset member Bishara's meeting with President al-Assad
Bishara arrived from Damascus with full confidence that negotiations with Syria will resume in winter, that the Syrians do not trust the Israeli leadership and that Syrian sovereignty over the Golan is unquestionable.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 12/8/1998
King Hassan sends message to Qatar's emir
Morocco-Qatar, Politics, 12/8/1998
Moussa receives Sudanese opposition leader Al-Mahdi
Former Sudanese prime minister and leader of the opposition Ummah Party Sadeq al-Mahdi stressed that preparations are underway to convene a conference in Cairo for the leadership commission of the Sudanese opposition Democratic National Alliance with the participation of Egyptian officials.
Egypt-Egypt, Politics, 12/8/1998
Morocco says Annan's proposals on Sahara failed to advance process
Morocco said that the proposals made by United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, during his recent tour in North Africa, did not help advance the referendum process in the Sahara.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 12/8/1998
Albanian prime minister postpones visit to Egypt
The postponement of Albanian Prime Minister Pandeli Majko's visit to Egypt was announced today in Cairo, which was decided on Sunday, but he did not specifiy a new date or the reason for the postponement.
Egypt-Albania, Politics, 12/8/1998
Sanaa does not want arbitration with Saudi Arabia
Yemeni Foreign Minister Bajmal said, "Nobody is persistent to reach the arbitration stage as far as there are still doors open for a peaceful and amicable solution. We have not yet reached a deadlocked door."
Yemen-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 12/8/1998
Al-Assad to visit Lebanon
The Jordanian weekly al-Bilad said in its recent issue, quoting Lebanese diplomatic sources, that President Hafez al-Assad will visit Lebanon before the end of December.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 12/8/1998
Egyptian - Yemeni symposium to start on Saturday
Egypt-Yemen, Politics, 12/8/1998
Qatar and Bahrain leaders met together and with UN chief
Emir of Bahrain Sheikh Issa Bin Salman al-Khaleifa met on Monday in Abu Dhabi with UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, on the sidelines of the 19th GCC summit.
Bahrain-Qatar-UN, Politics, 12/8/1998
US delegation left with deep impressions of Israeli brutality in liberated Quneitra
The governor of the Syrian province of Qunietra, Dr. Walidel Bouz on Monday received a US national council delegation for international affairs led by Jerry Leech.
Syria-USA, Politics, 12/8/1998
Second stage of Egyptian - US dialogue
The second session of Egyptian - US strategic dialogue began yesterday, to discuss political topics and issues of joint interest.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 12/8/1998
Hamas calls Palestinians to armed uprising
Palestine, Politics, 12/8/1998
Fatchett starts visit today to Syria, Jordan
In a statement, the British Foreign Office said the timing of Fatchett's visit is very important, noting that the British minister will stress the importance of resuming peace negotiations on the Israeli-Syrian track as well as the importance of achieving a comprehensive settlement in the Middle East also covering Israel's withdrawal from the Lebanese territories.
Syria-UK, Politics, 12/8/1998
Tunisian - Iranian joint committee meets in Tehran
The two sides discussed bilateral relations in political, economic and cultural fields, raising the volume of trade exchange between Iran and Tunisia, initiating navigation lines
Tunisia-Iran, Politics, 12/8/1998
Eritrean foreign minister visits Khartoum
Sudanese Foreign Minister Mustafa Othman Ismael has stated that Eritrean Foreign Minister Haile Weldensae will visit Khartoum to take part in the works of the African conference on refugees.
Sudan-North Africa, Politics, 12/8/1998
Strong criticism for Algerian government before PM's resignation
After reviewing the annual report on the government's work before Algeria's parliament, discussions on this report began yesterday when strong criticism for Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia's program took place.
Algeria, Politics, 12/8/1998
Palestinian opposition groups refuse participation in PA meeting
The ten Palestinian groups which oppose the Oslo agreements have refused the invitation extended by the chairman of the Palestinian National Council, Salim al-Za'noun to take part in the meeting he advocated convening on December 10 in Gaza.
Palestine, Politics, 12/8/1998
Meetings on the sideline of Gulf states summit
President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahyan on Monday in Abu Dhabi met with the Secretary General of the UN Kofi Annan, currently visiting the UAE to attend the 19th session of the GCC member states leaders. The two sides reviewed the Middle East peace process and the situation in Iraq.
Regional-Gulf, Politics, 12/8/1998
Australian organization urges pressure on Israel for detaining civilians
The Australian organization to defend South Lebanon and the Western Bekaa has called upon US President Bill Clinton and UN Secretary General Kofi Annan to pressure Israel to release Palestinian and Lebanese detainees held in Israeli jails.
Lebanon-Israel-Australia, Politics, 12/8/1998
Mordechai: Lebanese, Syrian governments resoponsible for stalemate on withdrawal
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 12/8/1998
Abdul Meguid expects positive answer from Tripoli regarding Lockerbie
Libya, Politics, 12/8/1998
Iraq still expects a US strike at any moment
Iraq, Politics, 12/8/1998
Important developments on Turkish-Syrian relations
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 12/8/1998
Ten persons killed in confrontation between warring factions in Somalia
Somalia, Politics, 12/8/1998
Morocco's absence from pan-African organization handicaps African states
The Gabonese ambassador to Morocco said Morocco's absence from the Organization of African Unity (OAU) handicaps all African states.
Morocco-North Africa, Politics, 12/7/1998
Iraqi trade minister accuses the US of terrorism
Iraq-USA, Politics, 12/7/1998
Solution to Lockerbie incident very near
An official source at the people's committee for foreign communications and international cooperation asserted that there is a solution near to the Lockerbie crisis following the talks held by the UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on Saturday with the secretary of the people's committee for foreign communications and international relations in Libya.
Libya, Politics, 12/7/1998
UN chief in Abu Dhabi
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan arrived in The United Arab Emirates on Sunday to take part in the annual summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council states.
Gulf, Politics, 12/7/1998
Mubarak concludes visit to Ankara
Mubarak added, "President al-Assad is sincere in his (efforts) to reform relations with Turkey, and we want to see developed, fruitful and constructive relations between Turkey and the Arab states."
Egypt-Turkey, Politics, 12/7/1998
Damascus, Baghdad invite Ankara to meet on water issue
The waste dumped by the Turkish side in the two rivers threatens agriculture and the supply of potable water in both Syria and Iraq, especially because pollution rates in the two rivers exceeds five fold the rate permitted internationally.
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 12/7/1998
Saudi crown prince to represent his country to 19th GCC summit
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 12/7/1998
Algerian government delivers annual statement
Algerian Prime Minister Ahmad Ouyahia has asserted that despite the continued improvement of the security situation in the country, terrorism should be eliminated.
Algeria, Politics, 12/7/1998
Egyptian - Jordanian committee to meet on Thursday
Jordan-Egypt, Politics, 12/7/1998
Saudi King confers with Lebanese Mufti
Saudi Arabia-Lebanon, Politics, 12/7/1998
King Hassan receives French minister as an agreement is concluded
King Hassan II received over the weekend in Marrakesh, Ms. Martine Aubry, French minister of employment and solidarity, currently on a work visit to Morocco.
Morocco-France, Politics, 12/7/1998
Israel raises heat in war of words with Arafat
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Natenyahu accused Palestinian President Yasser Arafat of lying to his people over the conditions of recent Wye River interim peace agreement.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/7/1998
Cairo: Human rights secretary general released
A judicial source in Cairo said on Sunday that that state's supreme court on Sunday released the secretary general of the human rights organization in Egypt, Hafez Abu Saada, who was arrested on Tuesday under charges of receiving funds from a foreign country.
Egypt, Politics, 12/7/1998
Libya and Tunisia endorse security agreement
A high-ranking Tunisian security delegation chaired by Minister of Interior Ali Chaouch left Libya yesterday, after concluding a two-day visit, during which Chaouch endorsed a security agreement with his Libyan counterpart, Muhammad Mahmud al-Hijazi, aimed at boosting bilateral coordination in security areas.
Libya-Tunisia, Politics, 12/7/1998
New Lebanese Cabinet members chosen
Lebanese Prime Minister Salim al-Hoss announced on Saturday his new Cabinet, to be approved by the parliament Lebanon's National News Agency reported.
Lebanon, Politics, 12/7/1998
Moroccan city of Agadir twined with Chinese Hangzhou
The Moroccan southwestern city of Agadir and Chinese peer of Hangzhou were twined under an accord signed here over the weekend.
Morocco-China, Politics, 12/7/1998
Iran - reform movement
Iran, Politics, 12/7/1998
Amnesty International - Jordanian prisoners in Syria
Jordan-Syria, Politics, 12/7/1998
Sheikh Zayed meets with Mandela
United Arab Emirates-South Africa, Politics, 12/7/1998
Qatar - residency
Qatar, Politics, 12/7/1998
King Hussein sends message to Gaddafi
Libya-Jordan, Politics, 12/7/1998
OIC calls for lifting sanctions from Iraq, Libya and Sudan
The secretary general of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, Azeddine Laraki, confirmed his support for diplomatic efforts aimed at lifting sanctions and embargoes from such Islamic countries as Iraq and Libya.
Regional-OIC, Politics, 12/7/1998
Prizes for Cairo International Film Festival distributed today
Regional-Egypt, Politics, 12/7/1998
Ross in Israel to prepare for Clinton's visit
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 12/7/1998
US health secretary calls for Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 12/7/1998
German minister concludes visit to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia-Germany, Politics, 12/7/1998
Kuwaiti President received messages from Clinton, Mugabe
Kuwait-International, Politics, 12/7/1998
Moratinos in Amman
Jordan-European Union, Politics, 12/7/1998
Bahrain President received a message from Clinton
Bahrain-USA, Politics, 12/7/1998
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