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Syrian, Egyptian joint press conference in Damascus
Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sahraa said the two presidents discussed the Arab situation, especially the Iraqi crisis and means of adopting a unified Arab position on January 24, when the Arab foreign ministers will meet in Cairo.
Regional-Syria, Politics, 1/9/1999
Presidents Mubarak, al-Assad hold Damascus summit
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Friday made a one-day visit to Damascus. After his arrival from the airport with President Hafez al-Assad at the Damascus's People's Palace, the Presidents held a meeting.
Regional-Syria, Politics, 1/9/1999
GCC foreign minister meet tomorrow in Jeddah
Gulf, Politics, 1/9/1999
Hizbullah party condemns Israeli bulldozing of Lebanese houses
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 1/9/1999
Saudi daily strongly criticizes Saddam
The Saudi daily al-Jazira on Friday criticized strongly the Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and described him as that he only learnt "killing even people who are the most kinship links to him."
Saudi Arabia-Iraq, Politics, 1/9/1999
Moussa to meet with Sharon tomorrow for the first time
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa is heading tomorrow to Israel to participate in a conference regarding peace in Tel Aviv. On the margin of his participation, he will meet his Israeli counterpart, Ariel Sharon.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 1/9/1999
Quorum completed to convene Arab foreign ministers
14 Arab countries agreed to participate in the Arab foreign ministers' meeting to be held on January 24. Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid denied any movement among the Arab countries to delay the meeting.
Regional, Politics, 1/9/1999
Saudi and South African Envoys to Visit Libya
The United Nations on Friday announced that Saudi Arabian and South African envoys will visit Libya next week for talks on the Lockerbie issue.
Libya, Politics, 1/9/1999
Japanese foreign minsiter concludes two-day visit to Damascus
Concerning Japan's aid to the countries of the region, Komura said: "We shall continue to render aid but there is nothing fixed, especially in regard to economic cooperation between Japan and the region's states."
Syria-Japan, Politics, 1/9/1999
Crown Prince receives US congressional delegation
Crown Prince Sidi Mohammed received in Rabat on Friday a US congressional delegation, currently paying a courtesy visit to Morocco.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 1/9/1999
German foreign minister to visit Egypt on Wednesday
German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer is to arrive in Egypt on a two-day formal visit beginning on Wednesday, during which he will meet with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.
Egypt-Germany, Politics, 1/9/1999
Report: Iran strengthens presence on disputed islands with Emirates
Iran-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 1/9/1999
On the Kurdish meeting on Northern Iraq
Iraq, Politics, 1/9/1999
British prime minister visits Kuwait today
British Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived today in Kuwait in an official visit during which he will meet with Kuwaiti Emir Jabir al-Ahmed al-Sabah, Crown Prince Sheikh Saad al-Abdallah al-Sabah and senior officials.
Kuwait-UK, Politics, 1/9/1999
Israeli plans to build new Jewish settlement in Palestine
The Israeli government has given the green light to construct a new Jewish settlement in the heart of the city of Al-Khalil (Hebron)
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/9/1999
Saudi Arabia donates military equipment to Lebanese army
Saudi Arabia has donated military equipment to the Lebanese army, it was officially announced in Beirut on Friday.
Lebanon-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 1/9/1999
Lebanese premier confers with PLO political department chairman
Lebanon-Palestine, Politics, 1/9/1999
Jordanian opposition parties urge the media to not promote statements of the US, UK in Amman
Jordan-Iraq, Politics, 1/9/1999
Abu Nidal escapes to Iraq
Regional, Politics, 1/9/1999
Lebanese Presidents confers with Japanese FM
Lebanon, Politics, 1/9/1999
Mubarak visits Syria today to discuss Middle East peace process developments
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa has announced that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will visit Syria today and that he will during this visit hold talks with Syrian President Hafez al-Assad dealing with several key issues.
Egypt-Syria, Politics, 1/8/1999
A critical decision for the Iraqi national council, tomorrow
Well-informed Iraqi sources in Amman said that the Iraqi national council (Parliament) will hold an emergency session tomorrow (Saturday) at the invitation of the Iraqi leadership in order to derive "public support" for a political decision aiming at "legalizing" retaliation to any sources of threats "launched from neighboring countries."
Iraq, Politics, 1/8/1999
Arab League supports Morocco's territorial integrity
Secretary general of the Arab League, Esmat Abdul Meguid, said the organization supports Morocco's territorial integrity in the Sahara issue.
Morocco-Regional, Politics, 1/8/1999
Syrian Baath Party regional leadership unanimously nominates President al-Assad for fifth term
The Baath party regional leadership met on Wednesday, January 6, 1999 and adopted a unanimous decision to nominate President al-Assad for a new term of office
Syria, Politics, 1/8/1999
Talibani and Barzani meet on Friday in Kurdistani Iraq
Iraq, Politics, 1/8/1999
Asfour opposes delaying announcement of Palestinian state
The director of the negotiation department in the Palestinian government, Hassan Asfour, opposed the postponement of announcing the Palestinian state until after May 4, to await the results of the early Israeli elections.
Palestine, Politics, 1/8/1999
Lebanese president denounces new Israeli act of piracy
Lebanese President Emile Lahoud on Thursday denounced the Israeli destruction of Lebanese homes in Arnoun, saying, "It falls in the course of an Israeli plan of daily aggressions against Lebanon's security and sovereignty."
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 1/8/1999
Egypt voices strong support to Lebanon in fighting Israeli aggressions
Moussa added that aggression against civilians in Lebanon has become the main characteristics of the Israeli aggression.
Egypt-Lebanon, Politics, 1/8/1999
Special meeting for the GCC foreign ministers to unite position on Iraq
Foreign ministers from the Arab Gulf Cooperation Council states will hold a meeting on Saturday at the headquarters of the general secretariat of the GCC in Riyadh.
Gulf, Politics, 1/8/1999
Moroccan and Egyptian foreign ministers hold phone talks
Morocco-Egypt, Politics, 1/8/1999
Six Arab states agree to attend consultative meeting
Syria, Yemen, and Oman informed the Arab League on Thursday of their consent to take part in the consultation meeting of the Arab foreign ministers due to be held on January 24, under the chairmanship of Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa, as Syria is the current President of the Arab League council.
Regional, Politics, 1/8/1999
Sanaa: U.S-British investigators to inform on Yemeni investigation only
Yemen has stated that investigators from the US Fedral Bureau of Investigation and from the British police came to Sanaa only to learn about the outcomes of Yemeni interrogations on an incident in which 16 Western tourists were kidnapped and four were killed.
Yemen, Politics, 1/8/1999
Chirac: Peace on the Syrian and Lebanese tracks needs the implementation of land for peace formula
French President Jacques Chirac has asserted the need for serious work in order to implement the land-for-peace principle in the Middle East peace process as of this year in order to attain peace on the Syrian and Lebanese tracks.
Regional-France, Politics, 1/8/1999
A new investment fund in Egypt next week
During the coming week the international Egyptian Delta Bank is to tackle the files and paperwork of its first investment fund with a capital amounting to $50 million.
Egypt, Politics, 1/8/1999
French, German officials in Amman
Jordanian Foreign Minister Abdul Illahj al-Khatib on Thursday held detailed talks with two high ranking officials at the German and French Foreign ministries concerning peace in the Middle East and means of strengthening bilateral relations between each of Berlin and Paris.
Jordan-Germany, Politics, 1/8/1999
Egypt insists on Israeli nuclear disarmament
Once again, Egypt renewed its insistence on inserting the issue of "removing the nuclear weapons" on the agenda of the negotiation priorities during the meeting of the disarmament conference which is to be held in the current month at Geneva.
Egypt, Politics, 1/8/1999
Zinni - Iraq damage
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/8/1999
Morocco and Poland to step up mining research cooperation
Morocco, Politics, 1/8/1999
Japanese foreign minister in Egypt
A session for formal talks between Egypt and Japan was held yesterday at the head quarter of the Egyptian foreign ministry the Egyptian delegation was chaired by Egyptian FM Amr Mousa while the Japanese side chaired by the Japanese FM Masahiku Komura.
Egypt-Japan, Politics, 1/8/1999
Sudan: seven parties licensed for the first time since 1989
The process of registering political parties started on Wednesday in Khartoum, recalling the political life Sudan witnessed for the last time during the third democratic phase in 1986-1989.
Sudan, Politics, 1/8/1999
Kuwaiti Arab League delegate: Iraq is a danger to the region
Kuwait's permanent delegate at the Arab League, ambassador Abdul al-Kenaei, stated that Iraq still threatens the area and not only Kuwait
Kuwait-Regional, Politics, 1/7/1999
Kuwaiti parliamentarians call for punishments based on Islamic Sharia
Kuwaiti dailies on Wednesday reported that Islamist parliamentarians have reiterated their demands to have against the penalty of cutting the hand or stoning in the Kuwaiti law.
Kuwait, Politics, 1/7/1999
Group of organizations calls for fighting corruption in Morocco
A group of Moroccan non-governmental associations called for promoting the values of honesty, transparency and integrity in society and support all measures meant to establish a genuine system of good governance.
Morocco, Politics, 1/7/1999
President al-Assad confers with Hariri
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 1/7/1999
US planes continue flights through Iraqi airspace
US and British warplanes on Wednesday flew in Iraqi airspace in northern and southern Iraq. No new incidents were reported.
Iraq, Politics, 1/7/1999
British-Japanese agreement on the need to implement Wye river agreement
Britain and Japan on Wednesday underlined the importance of implementing the Wye River agreement between the Palestinians and the Israelis without imposing any new conditions.
Regional-International, Politics, 1/7/1999
Arab FMs to meet on January 24
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa said on Wednesday in Cairo that there are a common agreement and similar views between the Arab states toward convening the consultation meeting of the Arab foreign ministers on January 24.
Regional, Politics, 1/7/1999
Ethiopia threatens military act to settle border disputes with Eritrea
Ethiopian Foreign Minister Seyoum Mesfin has appealed in a meeting held on Tuesday with diplomats accredited in Addis Ababa and representatives of international organizations for the international organizations to take an active and decisive position against Eritrea
Ethiopia-Eritrea, Politics, 1/7/1999
Lahoud: Lebanon's interest lies in cohesion of Syrian, Lebanese tracks
Lebanese President Emile Lahoud has asserted that Lebanon's national interest lies in the inseparability of the Syrian and Lebanese tracks, regardless of conditions and considerations.
Lebanon, Politics, 1/7/1999
23 persons killed, 19 wounded in Somalia
Somalia, Politics, 1/7/1999
Communist official arrested in Sudan
Sudan, Politics, 1/7/1999
Rebel awaits government's answer to return to Khartoum
The southern Sudanese rebel Karbino Kwanin returned back to the lines of the southern forces which are allied with the Sudanese government after he split from the Khartoum peace agreement and conducted a rebellion in Bahr al-Gazelle province.
Sudan, Politics, 1/7/1999
Iranian daily: Kuwaiti police tortured Iranian workers
The Iranian daily Iran reported on Wednesday that 26 Iranian workers were exposed to torture by Kuwaiti policemen before they were deported to Iran.
Kuwait-Iran, Politics, 1/7/1999
Blair in Kuwait on Saturday
A news bulletin by the British embassy in Kuwait said on Wednesday that British Prime Minister Tony Blair will visit Kuwait on Saturday where he will meet with the Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah, Crown Prince Sheikh Saad al-Abdullah al-Sabah and high-ranking Kuwaiti officials.
Kuwait-UK, Politics, 1/7/1999
A billion pounds is the cost of restructuring San Stefano Hotel
The total investment cost for the project of restructuring San Stefano Hotel in Alexandria was estimated at nearly one billion Egyptian pounds.
Egypt, Politics, 1/7/1999
Khartoum: medicine factory issue is precondition for dialogue with Washington
The Sudanese ambassador in Washington, Mahdi Ibrahim, has asserted the importance of dialogue to settle disputes between his country and the United States.
Sudan-USA, Politics, 1/7/1999
Iraqi opposition member wants a Monarchy in Iraq
Member of the Iraqi constitutional royal movement al-Sharif Ali Bin al-Hussein has said that 98% of the Iraqi people want the royal system because monarchy is the best system to settle the crisis caused by the era under the Republican govenment.
Iraq, Politics, 1/7/1999
Britain sends carrier to Gulf
Gulf-UK, Politics, 1/7/1999
Annan denies US media reports on UNSCOM spying
United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan released a statement yesterday replying to US media reports that he believed that UNSCOM was spying for the US in Iraq, saying, "We not only have no convincing evidence of these allegations; we have no evidence of any kind."
Iraq-UN, Politics, 1/7/1999
Yemen refuses to join British commonwealth
Yemen-UK, Politics, 1/7/1999
Prince Bandar to mediate in Lockerbie incident
Saudi Arabia-Libya-USA, Politics, 1/7/1999
A message from Khatami to Saudi crown prince
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 1/7/1999
Middle East resumes flights to Tehran in March
Lebanon-Iran, Politics, 1/7/1999
France: Israeli Knesset decision on Golan and Jerusalem is against peace
France on Tuesday deplored the Israeli Knesset proposal to approve a law rejecting any withdrawal from the occupied Syrian Golan Heights and from Jerusalem without Knesset and popular votes.
Israel-France, Politics, 1/6/1999
Sudan: Islamic costumes for women, including tourists
The Sudanese government said that foreign women who are visiting Sudan should wear a scarf and cover their legs and thighs according to the Islamic practice.
Sudan, Politics, 1/6/1999
Egyptian parliament opens issue of those who disappeared in Iraq
The Egyptian People's Assembly decided to open the issue of Egyptian citizens who disappeared in Iraq.
Egypt, Politics, 1/6/1999
Report: Netanyahu prepares military - political plan to strike Syria, Lebanon
An Egyptian paper has said that the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked his senior aides to prepare a military and political plan to launch a quick war against Syria and Lebanon with the objective of convincing the Israeli voters that he (Netanyahu) is the best choice for preserving Israeli security.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 1/6/1999
Butler: I did not spy on Iraq for the US
UNSCOM chief Richard Butler responded with strong denials today to US media reports that the UN organization for investigating Iraqi weapons of mass destruction spied on the Iraqi government and gave the information to the United States.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 1/6/1999
Arab personality visited Baghdad to stop information attack campaign
Iraqi official sources said that an Arab personality confidentially visited Baghdad few days ago and asked to meet Iraqi President Saddam Hussein to stop criticizing Arab governments.
Iraq, Politics, 1/6/1999
Kuwaiti foreign minister to visit Cairo
Egypt-Kuwait, Politics, 1/6/1999
Shbeilat in Iraq
Jordan-Iraq, Politics, 1/6/1999
Talks between prince Hassan and al-Dakhil restore warmth between Jordan and Kuwait
The governments of Jordan and Kuwait have started on Monday a real step toward bringing about political closeness, easing tensions that came up in 1990-1991, during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait when Jordan supported Iraq.
Jordan-Kuwait, Politics, 1/6/1999
Iraq accuses Saudi Arabia and Egypt of approving recent US military attack
Iraqi Deputy Premier Tariq Aziz accused in an article published on Tuesday by the Iraqi daily al-Jouhmouriyah both Saudi Arabia and Egypt of being told beforehand about the US-British attacks against Iraq and agreeing to the attacks out of their belief that these attacks would lead to the collapse of the Iraqi government.
Iraq-Regional, Politics, 1/6/1999
Palestinian-Egyptian-Jordanian meeting to coincide with Ross' return
A Palestinian source told ArabicNews.com that a Jordanian - Egyptian - Palestinian meeting is to be convened on a high-ranking level in Amman during the coming week, coinciding with the return of US peace process envoy Dennis Ross to the region on January 10.
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 1/6/1999
Moroccan government renews will to alleviate debt burden
The Moroccan government will spare no effort to alleviate the burden of external and internal debt, the minister of economic forecast and planning said.
Morocco, Politics, 1/6/1999
Syrian President meets with Lebanese Prime Minister
Syrian President Hafez al-Assad on Tuesday at al-Chaab palace in Damascus received Lebanese Prime Minister Salim al-Hoss.
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 1/6/1999
Moroccan minister announces new international cooperation strategy
Aicha Belarbi told al-Ittihad al-Ichtiraki daily that Morocco will be cooperating with regions other than Europe and that Moroccan economic operators have actually started to prospect other countries. She explained that cooperation goes beyond the political dimension to encompass economy, culture, finances and investments.
Morocco, Politics, 1/6/1999
Clinton meets with King Hussein
US President Bill Clinton on Tuesday discussed with Jordanian King Hussein the crisis with Iraq and the Middle East peace process during a meeting they held at the White House.
Jordan-USA, Politics, 1/6/1999
Egyptian minister of agriculture defends technology - sharing with Israel
Egypt's deputy prime minister and minister of agriculture, Yousef Wali, defended benefiting from Israel technology in agriculture to help develop his country's productivity.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 1/6/1999
Pope to join Bethlehem 2000 celebration in Palestine
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat received a communique from Pope John Paul II in answer to a message sent by Arafat during last November. In the communique Pope Pope John Paul II accepted the invitation of Arafat to join the international committee on Bethlem 2000.
Palestine-Vatican, Politics, 1/6/1999
Iraq: confrontation between Iraqi, US warplanes
An Iraqi military source said on Tuesday that a confrontation took place between Iraqi and American warplanes. The Iraqi source said that their planes returned safely to their base.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/6/1999
Kuwait consults with Saudi Arabia on Arab summit
Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah has asserted that his country does not oppose the convening of an Arab summit as long as such a summit is prepared for very well.
Kuwait, Politics, 1/6/1999
Israel army oficial: Withdrawal from south Lebanon a top priority
The Israeli Army's coordinator in the occupied part of south Lebanon, Uri Lubrani said that the question of the Israeli withdrawal from South Lebanon is today one of the top priorities in Israel. He added this question will be in the "limelight of the current election campaign," claiming this matter can be only settled only after the formation of the new Israeli Cabinet.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 1/6/1999
AL chief, German official discuss Mideast peace
Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid on Tuesday in Cairo discussed with German Deputy Foreign Minister Von Huslen the Middle East peace process and the sufferings of the Iraqi people as a result of the embargo.
Regional-Germany, Politics, 1/6/1999
Kahalani asks to meet with President al-Assad
Israeli Minister of the Interior Avigdor Kahalani said that "if President Hafez al-Assad understands the Hebrew, he has to ask me to meet with him, and I am ready to meet with him the second day."
Syria-Israel, Politics, 1/6/1999
Two humanitarian organization workers killed in Somalia
Somalia, Politics, 1/6/1999
Bahrain PM meets with British PM
Bahrain-UK, Politics, 1/6/1999
Morocco increases sugar beet cultivated areas by 27%
Morocco, Politics, 1/6/1999
Post, telecom workers go on strike
Moroccan postal and telecom workers will go strike on January 14-15 to protest the deterioration of their financial situation and work conditions.
Morocco, Politics, 1/6/1999
5,000 Iranian women are to be nominated in the first municipal elections
Iran, Politics, 1/6/1999
Arafat to Blair: We implemented our commitments in Wye accord
Palestine-UK, Politics, 1/6/1999
Egyptian human rights organization concern over official statements
The Egyptia Organization forn Human Rights has reacted to statements made by Egyptian Minister of the Interior Habib al-Adli and viewed these statements as "defaming the reputation of Egypt and contradicting statements made by the Foreign Ministry and its obligations in international circles."
Egypt, Politics, 1/6/1999
Rabat: file of the Sahara will be closed this year
Politics, 1/6/1999
Khatami to visit Syria this year
Syria-Iran, Politics, 1/6/1999
Jordan, Kuwait for boosting bilateral relations
Jordan's Crown Prince Hassan on Tuesday received a message from Kuwaiti Crown Prince and Prime Minister Sheikh Saad al-Abdullah al-Salem al-Sabah pertaining to bilateral relations between the two countries.
Jordan-Kuwait, Politics, 1/6/1999
A message from Clinton to Crown Prince Abdullah
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 1/6/1999
A message from Qatari Emir to Saudi crown prince
Saudi Arabia-Qatar, Politics, 1/6/1999
US denies news that Albright refuses to meet with Sharon
Israel-USA, Politics, 1/6/1999
Israeli law draft to prevent return of occupied lands passes first vote
The Israeli Knesset ratified the first reading of a draft law that would require an absolute majority in votes on any withdrawal from the occupied Arab territories held by Israel including the Syrian Golan Heights and East Jerusalem.
Israel, Politics, 1/5/1999
Moussa: Egyptian moves to activate the Arab role
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa stated that the current period will witness an intensive Arabian movement to discuss and study the current situations in the Arab world.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 1/5/1999
Iraqi - Kuwaiti talks on missing Kuwaitis postponed
The regional representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Bernard Beverly, who supervises talks between Kuwait and Iraq said on Monday in Kuwait that the meeting scheduled to be held on Monday to discuss the Kuwaitis who have been missing since the Iraqi - Kuwaiti war was postponed for an indefinite period.
Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 1/5/1999
A message for Mubarak from Chinese president
Egyptian television reported on Monday that President Hosni Mubarak has accepted an invitation to make an official visit to China in April. The invitation was extended during Mubarak's meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan in Cairo.
Egypt-China, Politics, 1/5/1999
Report: Al-Ghardaqa meeting commits to Iraq's unity
A Lebanese daily quoted high-ranking Arab diplomatic sources as saying that the al-Ghardaqa meeting which was held two days ago in Egypt to study the Arab position concerning the Iraqi crisis, had concluded three Arab principles which will be on top of the agenda of the Arab ministerial meeting due to be held in Cairo on January 24.
Regional, Politics, 1/5/1999
Egyptian ambassador in Jordan meets with Iraqi reconciliation movement delegation
The Egyptian ambassador in Amman, Hani Riyadh, has met with a delegation representing the "Iraqi National Reconciliation" opposition movement, which has Jordan as its headquarters.
Egypt-Iraq, Politics, 1/5/1999
Kuwaiti minister in Amman to prepare for detente in relations
Kuwait Deputy Premier and Minister of State for Cabinet affairs Abdul Aziz al-Dakhil will arrive in Amman today in preparation for a major detente in relations between the two countries.
Kuwait-Jordan, Politics, 1/5/1999
Mubarak to visit Syria for further coordination and consultation
Arab diplomatic sources stated that a visit to be carried out by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to Damascus will be made within the few coming days in the course of continued coordination and consultation between the two countries.
Egypt-Syria, Politics, 1/5/1999
Khatami stresses cooperation with Arab Gulf states
Iranian President Muhammad Khatami has asserted the need of cooperation among countries overlooking the Gulf region in order to achieve security and stability in this "sensitive part of the world."
Gulf-Iran, Politics, 1/5/1999
Cuban president praises Syrian president
President Fidel Castro of Cuba has praised Syrian President Hafez al-Assad's "wise and courageous leadership and his farsightedness towards the Middle East situation."
Regional-Cuba, Politics, 1/5/1999
Saudi crown prince, King Fahd confer with Sultan of Brunei
Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz met on Monday in Riyadh with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei and members of his accompanying delegation currently visiting Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia-Brunei, Politics, 1/5/1999
On the declaration of the Palestinian state
Israeli political sources said on Monday that a request made by Egypt and Jordan to Palestinian President Yasser Arafat to abstain from declaring the establishment of a Palestinian state in May aims at not interfering in the elections in Israel.
Palestine, Politics, 1/5/1999
Lebanon lodges strong appeal, makes contacts against Israeli aggressions
Lebanese President Emile Lahoud has announced that Lebanon has started making contacts at the highest level through diplomatic channels, fearing the escalation of further Israeli attacks against Lebanese citizens.
Lebanon, Politics, 1/5/1999
Five Muslim Brotherhood members arrested in Egypt
Egypt, Politics, 1/5/1999
Blair in Kuwait on Saturday
Kuwait-UK, Politics, 1/5/1999
Kuwaiti President meets with Baqr al-Hakim
Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 1/5/1999
President Mubarak confers with Francophonic organization chief
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Monday in Cairo received the secretary general of the international Francophonic organization, Boutros Boutros Ghali.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 1/5/1999
Egypt: Habib El-Adli warns of chaotic actions
Egypt, Politics, 1/5/1999
South African Muslim group to protest Blair's visit
A Muslim group called "the Muslims are against world persecution" announced on Monday in Cape Town that they are planning a protest during the visit to be made by British Prime Minister Tony Blair to South Africa.
Regional-International, Politics, 1/5/1999
New instructions by the US embassy in Damascus
The US embassy in Damascus as of today will start to offer certain emigration visas and services for United States citizens, whereas other non-migration visas services including tourism, work and study visas are to continue to be suspended for an indefinite time.
Syria-USA, Politics, 1/5/1999
Report: Britain planned to topple governments in Jordan, Saudi Arabia in 1967
A London-based Arabic daily said on Monday that records of the British Foreign Office for 1967 unveiled a detailed plan to topple the governments in Jordan and Saudi Arabia which was known among Arab and Western officials and diplomats in Riyadh, Baghdad and London by the name of the "Ramadan Plan."
Regional-UK, Politics, 1/5/1999
AL chief meets with Chinese FM
Regional-China, Politics, 1/5/1999
Formal discussions with China start today
Chinese Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan arrived yesterday in Cairo to hold discussions on increasing the economic and commercial cooperation between the two countries.
Egypt-China, Politics, 1/4/1999
Mubarak: Iraqi government wasted Iraq's future, as war of words by Iraq continues
President Mubarak added in his statement to Al-Ahram "At times of crisis, it would be wiser to mark your words and to rise to the level of responsibility. Now, has the Iraqi regime been able to patch things up with the Arabs; has it abandoned its ambitious schemes? Do Iraqi officials know how to conduct a dialogue? Do they know how to differ with the others? "
Iraq-Egypt, Politics, 1/4/1999
Israeli official for negotiation with Syria
Israel, Politics, 1/4/1999
Relations between Amman and Baghdad very tense
A Jordanian source described relations between Amman and Baghdad as "very critical and difficult" following the open Iraqi criticism of a political speech read by Jordanian Crown Prince Hassan at the inauguration of the meetings of the Arab Parliamentary Union in Amman last Sunday.
Iraq-Jordan, Politics, 1/4/1999
Memo of understanding to be signed between Arab League, China
Arab League Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs Muhammad Zakaraya Ismail has asserted the importance of a pending memo of understanding in boosting Arab-Chinese relations, noting that it will be signed today.
Regional-China, Politics, 1/4/1999
Tehran: aggression on Iraq is a unilateral act
Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi has asserted that the recent round of US-British attacks on Iraq was a separatist step taken unilaterally, adding that the attacks were not accepted internationally.
Iran, Politics, 1/4/1999
Kidnapping in Yemen a revenge for striking Iraq
Yemen-USA, Politics, 1/4/1999
AL for further cooperation with Franophonic countries
Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid and the chief of the Organization of Francophonic States, Boutros Boutros Ghali reiterated their utmost desire to enhance bilateral cooperation in serving common interests.
Regional, Politics, 1/4/1999
Disobedience among pro-Israeli militias in S. Lebanon
The Lebanese resistance has asserted that it has a right to retaliate to violations of the April Understanding agreement by the Israeli occupation troops through the raids carried out against Nahla and Jenta towns in north Lebanon.
Lebanon, Politics, 1/4/1999
Sabah al-Ahmad invites Jordanian FM to visit Kuwait and end problems
Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah said on Sunday that he extended an invitation for his Jordanian counterpart, Abdul Illah al-Khatib, to visit Kuwait and "eliminate all problems" between the two countries.
Kuwait-Jordan, Politics, 1/4/1999
Egypt to host delayed meeting of Arab FMs
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa has asserted that the Arab foreign ministers' emergency and consultative meeting will be held on January 24 Cairo.
Regional, Politics, 1/4/1999
Diplomatic dialogue continues regarding US embassy in Damascus
US diplomatic sources told the London-based al-Hayat daily that "diplomatic dialogue is continuing on a daily basis" between US ambassador in Damascus Ryan Crocker and the Syrian Foreign Ministry concerning the results of the demonstrations which took place two weeks ago in protest against the US - British military strikes on Iraq.
Syria-USA, Politics, 1/4/1999
German envoy to tour the Middle East
The German official in charge of Foreign Affairs, Andreas Won Hosli, will visit the Middle East and several Arab Gulf countries on January 3 - 12, delegated by German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer, according to a statement made by the German Foreign Ministry on Saturday.
Regional-Germany, Politics, 1/4/1999
Mubarak to meet King Hassan II in March
Egyptian sources confirmed to the ArabicNews.com that the high joint committee between Egypt and Morocco is going to convene next march under the chairmanship of the Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak and his Moroccan counterpart, King Hassan II.
Egypt-Morocco, Politics, 1/4/1999
Partnership agreement to be signed between Egypt and the European Union
Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister for European Affairs Fathi El-Shazeli stated that he expects a partnership agreement to be signed between Egypt and the European Union during the coming few weeks.
Egypt-European Union, Politics, 1/4/1999
Japanese FM to start visit to the Middle East
Japanese Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura will start a tour next Tuesday including Britain and the Middle East within the framework of Japan's endeavors to give the Middle East peace process a push forward.
Regional-Japan, Politics, 1/4/1999
Report: Two Iraqis seek asylum in Egypt
A young man and his wife asked for political asylum in Egypt after they arrived in Alexandria airport on Saturday in an Egyptian plane which arrived from Amman.
Iraq-Egypt, Politics, 1/4/1999
Arab interior ministers' meeting is to be held at end of January
For the first time the Jordanian capital Amman is going to host the meetings of the 16th session of Arab interior ministers, where Egyptian Minister of Interior Habib El-Adli is going to chair his country's delegation to the meetings.
Regional, Politics, 1/4/1999
Sahara issue in decisive turning point says Moroccan minister
The Sahara issue is currently going through a decisive turning point, despite some positive aspects, a Moroccan minister said.
Morocco, Politics, 1/4/1999
Iranian protest against normalization with the US
The Iranian capital, Tehran on Sunday witnessed a large demonstration in which thousands of Iranian university students participated in protest against the US practices against peoples of the world, especially against the people of Iraq.
Iran, Politics, 1/4/1999
Morocco will not oppose return of Moroccan Jews living in Israel
Morocco will not oppose the return of Moroccan Jews living in Israel who wish to, speaker of the Moroccan House of Representatives, Abdelouahed Radi, told an Arab daily.
Morocco, Politics, 1/4/1999
UK appoints new ambassador to Oman
Oman-UK, Politics, 1/4/1999
Bahrain Cabinet agrees to weapons law change
Bahrain, Politics, 1/4/1999
Netanyahu demands that Palestinians find shooters
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/4/1999
Switzerland demands compensation from Cairo
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak received a written communique from the foreign minister of Switzerland, Flavio Cotti, in which Switzerland is calling on Egypt to make financial reparations to families of the victims of the 35 persons from Switzerland who died in the 1997 Luxor incident.
Egypt-Switzerland, Politics, 1/4/1999
Algerian government confirms commitment to pure elections
In its first meeting under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Ismael Hamdani, the new Algerian government determined and set up its program, which will be submitted to the parliament on January 7.
Algeria, Politics, 1/4/1999
Blair will ask Mandela to convince Gaddafi to hand over the two Libyans
Libya-UK, Politics, 1/4/1999
Jordanian, Egyptian, and Palestinian FMs to meet on developments
Regional, Politics, 1/4/1999
A new Israeli party established
Israel, Politics, 1/4/1999
Ross to make new tour of the region
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 1/4/1999
Israei arms exports increase
Israel-Turkey, Politics, 1/4/1999
Yemeni President, Hamas official review developments in the region
Yemen, Politics, 1/4/1999
New Lebanese complaint against Israel
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 1/4/1999
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