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Lebanese university students free Arnoun village from Israel's naked aggression
Hundreds of Lebanese university students on Friday broke through the barbed wire fences planted around the Lebanese town of Arnoun and restored it to Lebanese sovereignty.
Lebanon, Politics, 2/27/1999
Lebanese president hails the liberation of Arnoun
Lebanese President Emile Lahoud on Friday stressed that the battle launched in liberating the town of Arnoun from the Israeli occupation forces "is part of the greater battle of liberation."
Lebanon, Politics, 2/27/1999
Draft law in Egypt's parliament for canceling peace treaty with Israel
An independent deputy in the Egyptian parliament, Ahmed Yehia, said that he will present with deputies from El-Tagamoa, Wafd, Amal, and El-Naseri (opposition parties inside the parliament) a draft law that calls for canceling the peace treaty with Israel.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 2/27/1999
UAE lodges complaints against Iran
The United Arab Emirates has lodged protests against Iran to UN Secretary General Kofi Annan over Iran's inauguration of a municipality center on Abu Mousa island at the beginning of February.
United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 2/27/1999
GCC supports UAE over island issue
The secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Sheikh Jamil al-Hujeilan, has expressed his support for the protest expressed by the United Arab Emirates against Iran's opening of a municipality headquarters on Abu Mousa island and in viewing this Iranian act as a perpetuation of its occupation of the island.
Gulf-Iran, Politics, 2/27/1999
Clinton reaffirms commitment to Mideast peace
Regional-USA, Politics, 2/27/1999
UN Security Council gives Libya 30 days to make Lockerbie decision
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said on Friday 30 days is "a reasonable period" for Libya to make a decision on the Lockerbie bombing, which took place more than ten years ago.
Libya-UN, Politics, 2/27/1999
Sudan and Morocco conclude three cooperation agreements
The two Arab states also agreed to foster cooperation in geology, mining, equipment, public works, housing, post and communication as well as in culture, sciences, information, youth, health, social issues and Islamic affairs.
Sudan-Morocco, Politics, 2/27/1999
Fighting continues between Ethiopia, Eritrea
Ethiopia has announced that its warplanes downed a second Eritrean MiG plane near the western front of Padmi, which has been the focal point of fierce air and land battles between the Ethiopian and Eritrean forces since last Tuesday.
Ethiopia-Eritrea, Politics, 2/27/1999
PLO accuses Israel of stealing water
the Arab League's general trusteeship under the title "Policies and the Palestinian water positions under occupation" stated that Israel persisted to use water as a weapon to exert political pressure and that it continues to steal and threaten the basins in Jordan, Yarmouk, Golan and in the occupied West Bank.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/27/1999
Morocco and Canada agree on quality management project
Morocco and Canada signed in Rabat on Friday an agreement on a quality management project as part of the "Fund for the private sector development."
Morocco-Canada, Politics, 2/27/1999
Egyptian - Tunisian high committee look for tangible accomplishments
The meetings of the Egyptian - Tunisian high committee are to begin on Wednesday in Tunis for four days, under the chairmanship of Egyptian Prime Minister Kamal El-Ganzoury and his Tunisian counterpart, Hamed Karoui to discuss upgrading and enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries, especially business relations.
Egypt-Tunisia, Politics, 2/27/1999
Iraq urges Arab states to pressure Kuwait, Saudi Arabia
The Iraqi daily al-Thawra on Friday called upon the Arab states to pressure the Saudis and the Kuwaitis, whom Iraq accuses of working to guarantee continued US and British raids against Iraq from their territories.
Iraq, Politics, 2/27/1999
Symbolic women's parliament to be held in Rabat next April
A symbolic women's parliament will be held in Rabat next April 17-18. The symbolic legislative forum is meant to consolidate women's political, juridical, economic and cultural rights.
Morocco, Politics, 2/27/1999
Arab states discuss peaceful uses for atomic energy
Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid along with the head of International Atomic Energy Agency, Mahmed El-Baradey, are to inaugurate on Tuesday a conference on nuclear energy and its peaceful use in the coming century.
Regional, Politics, 2/27/1999
Afghan source: Taleban did not impose restrictions on Bin Laden
The Afghan ambassador in Cairo, Fadlallah Fadel, said today that Saudi dissident Osama Bin Laden cannot leave the territories subjected to Taleban's domination without informing it, especially in light of the affinity that relates him to the chief of the Taleban movement, Mulla Mohammed Omar.
Regional-Afghanistan, Politics, 2/27/1999
Patriarch Sfeir is visiting France today
Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir is arriving today in Paris for a five-day visit, during which he will meet with French President Jacques Chirac.
Lebanon-France, Politics, 2/27/1999
Morocco home minister meets group of French representatives
He explained that Moroccan officials believe that the emigration issue has three dimensions. First of all there is a concern to protect the identity and dignity of its community settled abroad. Second, he went on, Morocco adheres to the principle of free movement between the two countries, and this freedom is consolidated by old friendship relations. He called for promoting legal emigration and lifting all obstacles hindering the legal flow of emigrants.
Morocco-France, Politics, 2/27/1999
Algerian presidential nominations to be completed tomorrow
The period of nominations for the April 15 presidential elections in Algeria will be ending tomorrow.
Algeria, Politics, 2/27/1999
Morocco's 1999-2003 strategy targets four million tourists
Morocco's strategy in tourism for the 1999-2003 period aims to attract four million visitors, said Moroccan Tourism Minister Hassan Sebbar.
Morocco, Politics, 2/27/1999
Netanyahu fears Jordanian - Iraqi alliance
Jordan described yesterday the declarations made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in which he referred to the possible establishment of a Jordanian - Iraqi alliance against Israel, as surprising and asked for clarifications.
Jordan-Israel, Politics, 2/27/1999
Continued cooperation between Turkish, Israeli intelligence
The London-based "Foreign Report" weekly news bulletin which is distributed to embassies and diplomatic missions said in its most recent issue that the Israeli intelligence, the Mossad, had expanded greatly its base in Turkey and opened branches in Turkey for other two departments stationed in Tel Aviv.
Turkey-Israel, Politics, 2/27/1999
Anti-incitement committee meets
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 2/27/1999
Two aides from Ocalan given asylum in Greece
Regional, Politics, 2/27/1999
Qatari FM confers with Albright
Qatar-USA, Politics, 2/27/1999
Ocalan wife gave her order in assassinating Olaf Palmeh
Regional, Politics, 2/27/1999
Al-Sane chairs Arab Democratic Party in Knesset elections
Israel, Politics, 2/27/1999
Head of international migration organization to visit Morocco
General Director of the International Organization of Migration "IOM," Brunson Mckinley, will pay an official visit to Morocco this February 28 through March 4.
Morocco, Politics, 2/27/1999
El-Bashir denies the existence of disputes inside Sudanese ruling party
Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir emphasized today that there are currently no disputes inside the national ruling conference and that they are settled through consultation if they exist and that disagreements that take place are about the public interest.
Sudan, Politics, 2/27/1999
Arafat due to visit Washington next month
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat is to due to visit Washington at the end of Marchto meet with US President Bill Clinton, Secretary of State Maedeline Albright and the US president's high-ranking assistants.
Palestine-USA, Politics, 2/26/1999
AL condemns continued US, British aggression in Iraq
The general secretariat of the Arab League has condemned the continued US and British aggressions against Iraq.
Regional-Iraq-International, Politics, 2/26/1999
Cairo denies any Egyptian role in arresting Ocalan
Egypt has strongly denied having played any role in the arrest of the leader of the Kurdistani Workers Party (PKK), Abdullah Ocalan.
Regional-Egypt, Politics, 2/26/1999
Participants in colloquy on Jerusalem back Palestinian statehood
The participants in the international colloquy on "the future of Arab Jerusalem" held in Casablanca have voiced total support for the proclamation of the state of Palestine with Jerusalem as its capital and rejected any alternative or manipulation to the detriment of the future of the holy city.
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 2/26/1999
Al-Sahaf accuses Washington of preparing land attack on Iraq
Iraqi Foreign Minister Muhammad Saeed al-Sahaf said the US administration is preparing to launch a "land attack" against Iraq.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/26/1999
Report: Trial in absentia for Libyan accused of bombing UTA plane
The London based al-Hayat daily quoted well-informed judicial sources in Paris that the in-absentia trial for the four Libyans accused of bombing a French UTA plane will start on March 8 and last for less than one week.
Libya-France, Politics, 2/26/1999
Lebanese premier urges further contacts on Arnoun occupation
Lebanese Premier and Foreign Minister Salim al-Hoss has asked Lebanon's permanent representative at the UN to intensify his contacts with UN Security Council members, especially the five permanent states, the UN Secretary General and the representative of the Arab group at the UN in order to listen to their views concerning the question of Arnoun.
Lebanon-UN, Politics, 2/26/1999
Morocco and Brazil agree to hold permanent political dialogue
Morocco and Brazil have signed a memorandum of understanding providing for setting up mechanisms for regular and permanent political consultation between the two countries.
Morocco-Brazil, Politics, 2/26/1999
Indian business delegation due to visit Egypt in April
Egypt-India, Politics, 2/26/1999
Belgian crown prince starts visit to Egypt
Egypt-Belgium, Politics, 2/26/1999
Israeli Defense Minister Arens: The Key is in Damascus
Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Arens has reiterated his opposition to the idea of unilateral withdrawal of Israeli forces from south Lebanon, asserting that such a withdrawal woudl endanger the lives of the citizens of cities and villages in northern Israel.
Regional-Israel, Politics, 2/26/1999
Report: Jordan studies relations with Arab states
The Jordanian daily al-Arab al-Youm (Arab today) on Wednesday highlighted political debates in Jordan on talks that the Jordanian royal court had assigned former Jordanian premiers to study certain issues.
Jordan, Politics, 2/26/1999
Bishara expects large-scale Israeli military operation against south Lebanon
Arab Israeli Knesset member from Hadash-Balad, Azmi Bishara, said he expected the Israeli occupation forces to carry out a large-scale military operation against Lebanon with the objective of raising support for the ruling Likud party in Israel in the forthcoming Israeli elections.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 2/26/1999
Algeria refuses US call to invite UN observers to supervise presidential elections
Algeria has refused a call advocated by the US to invite international observers to follow up on the Presidential election to be held in the North African country in April. This was expressed on Thursday by Algerian Information Minister Abdul Aziz al-Rehabi.
Algeria-UN, Politics, 2/26/1999
Moroccan and Tunisian parties sign cooperation agreement
Moroccan Istiqlal party (PI) and the Tunisian ruling Democratic Constitutional rally (RCD) signed here on Wednesday an agreement to coordinate actions in political, social and information fields.
Maghreb, Politics, 2/26/1999
Morocco hosts international colloquy on water and environment
An International colloquy opened Thursday in the Moroccan southern Atlantic coastal city of Agadir to review the latest innovations in water recycling and the struggle against sea and land pollution.
Morocco-International, Politics, 2/26/1999
UN committee postpones debates on MINURSO financing
The UN consultative committee In charge of administrative and budgetary issues has decided to postpone to a later date studying the financing of the MINURSO (the UN Mission for the referendum in the Sahara).
Morocco-UN, Politics, 2/26/1999
Britain to detain al-Masri
Regional-UK, Politics, 2/26/1999
Fatchett - Oman
Oman-UK, Politics, 2/26/1999
Al-Masri - terror threat
Regional-UK, Politics, 2/26/1999
Libya - sanctions
Libya-UN, Politics, 2/26/1999
Al-Refai denies resignation of Tarawneh government
Jordan, Politics, 2/26/1999
Bashar al-Assad in Amman to offer condolences to King Abdullah on the death of King Hussein
Bashar al-Assad arrived in Amman on Thursday to offer his condolences to King Abdullah on the death of his father, the late Jordanian King Hussein Bin Talal.
Syria-Jordan, Politics, 2/26/1999
US says it foiled seven attacks planned by Bin Laden
The US daily USA Today reported on Wednesday that US intelligence agencies prevented the occurrence of at least seven attacks against US institutions abroad planned by the exiled Saudi billionaire Osama Bin Laden, since the two explosions that took place at the US embassies in Tanzania and Kenya last summer.
Regional-USA, Politics, 2/26/1999
Bulgaria cancels entry visa requirement for Qataris
Qatar's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that Qataris who desire to travel to Bulgaria can do so without having an entry visa.
Qatar-Regional-Bulgaria, Politics, 2/25/1999
Natenyahu to visit Jordan on Sunday
A high-ranking Jordanian official said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to visit Amman on Sunday to hold talks with Jordan's King Abdullah II.
Jordan-Israel, Politics, 2/25/1999
Mubarak calls upon Europe for greater role in Mideast peace
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has called upon the European countries, especially the Germans, to play a grater role in the Middle East peace process.
Egypt-Germany, Politics, 2/25/1999
Lebanese president confers with US ambassador, UNIFIL chief
Lebanese President Emile Lahoud met on Wednesday with the US ambassador in Beirut, David Satterfield.
Lebanon, Politics, 2/25/1999
Bashar al-Assad in Amman today
Col. Bashaar al-Assad, son of Syrian President Hafez al-Assad, arrives today in Amman to offer condolences to King Abdullah and members of the Jordanian royal family over the death of the late Jordanian King Hussein Bin Talal.
Syria-Jordan, Politics, 2/25/1999
Last 8 Jordanians arrested in Kuwait freed
The wife of one of the Jordanians who was detained in Kuwait said that Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah issued a pardon to eight Jordanians, who are the last Jordanians to ramain jailed in Kuwait since the Gulf War in 1991.
Jordan-Kuwait, Politics, 2/25/1999
Wide condemnation for the annexation of village of Arnoun
Regional-Lebanon, Politics, 2/25/1999
Mubarak receives Norwegian prime minister today
El-Shazely described the visit of Bondevik as an important visit, as it is the first formal one for the Norwegian prime minister to Cairo, as well as because of its economic goal in order to upgrade economic relations between the two countries, especially in the domains of trade and investment.
Egypt-Norway, Politics, 2/25/1999
USA supports UN efforts to hold referendum in Sahara
The United States of America supports efforts of the United Nations Organization to hold a referendum in the Sahara, said Martin Indyk, US under-secretary for the middle East.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 2/25/1999
King Hassan II receives Palestinian president
"We shall exercise our sovereignty after May 4th and Israel has not the right to interfere in our internal affairs in the West Bank and Gaza," Kaddoumi said.
Morocco-Palestine, Politics, 2/25/1999
Moroccan foreign minister in Argentina
Moroccan minister of foreign affairs and cooperation Abdellatif Filali paid an official visit to Argentina this February 21-23, first leg of a Latin American tour that will also lead him to Brazil and Paraguay.
Morocco, Politics, 2/25/1999
European parliament's committee calls for integrating Libya in Stuttgart conference
Libya-European Union, Politics, 2/25/1999
International union for terrorism victims holds constituent symposium in Algeria
The works of the symposium for the international union of victims of terrorism's constituent organizations began yesterday in Algeria, in which representatives of these organizations in Spain, Ireland, Italy, and France and representatives of five Algerian organizations for the families of terrorism victims will attend.
Regional-Algeria-International, Politics, 2/25/1999
Qatar for convening an international conference on Iraq
Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad Bin Jasem Bin Jaber al-Thani has proposed convening a UN conference to settle the Iraqi crisis and to pave the way for the gradual lifting of the economic sanctions imposed on Iraq.
Qatar-Iraq, Politics, 2/25/1999
Sudanese opposition welcomes Libyan initiative
The secretary general of the Sudanese opposition Democratic National Alliance, Mubarak El-Mahdi, confirmed today that the Sudanese opposition welcomed the call of the Libyan leadership to solve the Sudanese crisis peacefully.
Sudan-Libya, Politics, 2/25/1999
Khartoum confirms progress in issue of Egyptian possessions
High-profile official sources said that both Sudan and Egypt reached in the national ruling conference held in Sudan a primary agreement for treating disputes concerning the issue of Egyptian possessions in Sudan that were confiscated by Khartoum during the crisis in the two countries' relations.
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 2/25/1999
El-Bashir's approval for south Sudan's dissention shows lack of loyalty says official
Farouk Abu Isah, the official spokesman of the Sudanese opposition Democratic National Assembly accused Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir of not being loyal to his nation due to Bashir's statements suggesting his approval of a separate south Sudan
Sudan, Politics, 2/25/1999
Syrian-Turkish security committee concludes meeting in positive atmospheres
The talks of the Syrian-Turkish security committee were concluded in "positive atmospheres," according to well-informed sources.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 2/25/1999
Palestinian official calls Arab and Muslim countries to purchase property in Jerusalem
The Palestinian official in charge of the dossier of Jerusalem, Faysal Al-Husseini, called on Arab and Islamic countries to purchase real estate in the holy city.
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 2/25/1999
Belarus wants to enhance cooperation with Arab states
Belarussian President Alexander lkashenko said Wednesday his country was ready to develop cooperation with the Arab world and guarantee interests of Arabs inside Europe.
Regional-Belarus, Politics, 2/25/1999
Iranian president ready to cooperate with Morocco to defend Jerusalem
The Iranian official underlined President Khatami's will to enhance consultation with King Hassan II, chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, and with all the member countries of the Organization of Islamic conference, in order to uphold the Palestinian cause and defend Holy Al-Quds.
Morocco-Iran, Politics, 2/25/1999
Saudi minister of trade visits European Union countries
Saudi Minister of Trade Usama Jafer Fakeh arrived in Brussels today leading a commercial and economic delegation to convene with Leon Brinan, the deputy chairman of the European Commission, at the beginning of the delegation's tour of the countries of the European Union.
Saudi Arabia-European Union, Politics, 2/25/1999
Jordanian foreign minister: Jordan is open on peace with Israel
Jordanian Foreign Minister Abd al-Ilah al-Khatib told al-Ahram weekly newspaper today that Jordanian policy is steadfast on the Arab and international levels following the death of King Hussein last month.
Jordan, Politics, 2/25/1999
Kurds demonstrate in protest of Ocalan's arrest
Thousands of Kurds who live in various parts of Europe demonstrated in Rome on Wednesday in protest against the arrest of the leader of the Kurdistani Workers Party (PKK), Abdullah Ocalan, in Kenya last week.
Regional-International, Politics, 2/25/1999
Iraq demands the cancellation of no-fly zones
The Iraqi daily al-Joumhureyah said that moral duty and legal responsibility necessitate that the Arab League has to take a clear stand toward this flagrant daily aggression against the Iraqi people, a stand stemming from the AL charter and the joint Arab defense treaty.
Iraq, Politics, 2/25/1999
Khatami confers with Kuwaiti information minister
Iranian President Muhammad Khatami on Tuesday night in Tehran received Kuwaiti Information Minister Youssef al-Sammit, currently visiting Iran.
Kuwait-Iran, Politics, 2/25/1999
US embassy in Damascus resumes issuance of visas
The US embassy in Damascus has announced that it will resume issuing non-migration visas as of next Sunday, February 28.
Syria-USA, Politics, 2/25/1999
Saudi company protests over paying 65 million dollars to U.S navy
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 2/25/1999
Malaysia denies participating in Ocalan's arrest
Malaysia on Wednesday denied news that it had participated with Turkey in the kidnapping of the leader of the Kurdistani Workers Party (PKK), Abdullah Ocalan, despite news reports which said that he was taken to Turkey on board a plane bearing the Malaysian flag.
Regional-Malaysia, Politics, 2/25/1999
Qatar - elections
Qatar, Politics, 2/25/1999
Palestinian advisor, Israeli MK plan Iraq visit
Iraq-Israel, Politics, 2/25/1999
NATO member-countries and south mediterranean countries meet in Spain
Morocco is taking part this Thursday and Friday in a conference on the future of the NATO Mediterranean initiative opened by Spanish prime minister, Jose Maria Aznar and NATO's secretary general, Javier Solana.
Morocco, Politics, 2/25/1999
Canada's general governor starts three-day state visit to Morocco
Morocco-Canada, Politics, 2/25/1999
Morocco hosts meeting of African countries bordering the Atlantic
The exchange of experiences in fish farming and processing, the improvement of seamen skills and coordination between African fish professionals will also be tackled during the encounter.
North Africa, Politics, 2/25/1999
European envoy briefs Moroccan premier on mideast peace
Morocco-European Union, Politics, 2/25/1999
Morocco hopes presidential elections in Algeria would restore stability
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 2/25/1999
King Hassan holds talks with Arab League secretary general
Morocco, Politics, 2/25/1999
King Abdullah refuses any intervention in his country's affairs
Jordan, Politics, 2/25/1999
Cairo meeting of AL FMs to be held on March 17-18
The Arab League said the council of Arab foreign ministers will hold a two-day meeting for its 111th session on March 17 and 18. A well-informed source at the AL's General Secretariat said on Wednesday that the new date for the session was fixed as a result of consultations with Syria, the current chairman of the AL council.
Regional, Politics, 2/25/1999
Arab lawyers call for fair trial for Ocalan
Regional, Politics, 2/25/1999
US, British warplanes destroyed 20% of Iraqi anti-aircraft missiles
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/25/1999
Lebanese FM receives a message from Kuwaiti counterpart
Lebanon-Kuwait, Politics, 2/25/1999
Iraq calls for halting Turkish incursions
Iraq on Wednesday asked the UN to intervene to halt the Turkish attacks on the northern part of the country as well as for an immediate withdrawal of the invading Turkish troops.
Iraq-Turkey, Politics, 2/25/1999
Lebanon complains to Understanding Committee
Lebanese parties and national forces have condemned the annexation of the town of Arnoun to the occupied strip of south Lebanon by the Israeli occupation forces.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 2/24/1999
Syrian-Turkish security committee started positive, successful meetings
The Turkish ambassador in Damascus has announced that the meetings of the Syrian-Turkish security committee which started its works in Damascus on Tuesday were "positive and successful" and were held in "positive atmospheres."
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 2/24/1999
New Lebanese move to explain Israeli practices
Lebanon, Politics, 2/24/1999
Iraqis demonstrate in Iran in protest of assassinating Muhammad al-Sader
Hundreds of Iraqis who reside in Iran tried to occupy the Iraqi embassy in Tehran in protest against the assassination of Shiite cleric Muhammad Sadeq al-Sader.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 2/24/1999
Al-Sahaf: US may have assassinated al-Sader
At the conclusion of his visit to Beirut yesterday, Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohammed Said al-Sahaf said he does not exclude US involvement in the assassination of prominent Shiite man of relagion Ayatollah Mohammed Sadek al-Sader to create a disturbance that serves US goals.
Iraq, Politics, 2/24/1999
Iraqi opposition calls for sending international fact-finding commission to Baghdad
Iraqi opposition circles taking Iran as a headquarters reported the continuation of disorder in Iraqi cities and governerates due to the assassination of Shiite Imam Ayatollah Mohammed al-Sader in al-Najaf last Friday.
Iraq, Politics, 2/24/1999
Iraqi opposition parties hold government responsible for al-Sader's assassination
The Iraqi opposition parties have held the Iraqi authorities responsible for assassinating Ayatollah Muhammad Sadeq al-Sader and his two sons in al- Najaf.
Iraq, Politics, 2/24/1999
Iraq denies acts of violence in al-Nasereyah
The governor of the Iraqi province of Dhi Qar, Lt. Gen. Ahmad Abdullah Saleh, has denied reports of acts of violence and arrests in al-Nasereyah city, which is situated in Dhi Qar.
Iraq, Politics, 2/24/1999
Gaddafi seeks to reconcile with the US
Leader of the Libyan revolution Col. Moammar Gaddafi has asserted his desire to maintain reconciliation with the US concerning the question of Lockerbie.
Libya, Politics, 2/24/1999
Cairo concerned by possible intensification of sanctions against Libya
Cairo expressed its concerns toward the endeavors of the U.S administration to intensify sanctions against Libya on February 26, when the UN Security Council is to reexamine the sanctions imposed upon Libya since April 1992.
Libya-Egypt-UN, Politics, 2/24/1999
Norwegian prime minister visits Cairo today
Norwegian Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik arrived today in Cairo for a two-day official visit, during which will hold talks with Egyptian Prime Minister Kamal El-Ganzouri and high-ranking Egyptian politicians.
Egypt-Norway, Politics, 2/24/1999
Sources: King Hussein, Arafat agreed to confederation
Well-informed diplomatic sources in Abu Dhabi said that Jordan's King Hussein agreed before his death with Palestinian President Yasser Arafat to establish a confederation between Jordan and the Palestinian state, when the latter is declared.
Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 2/24/1999
On the changes in Jordan
The British daily "The Times" said on Tuesday that the changes King Abdullah Bin al-Hussein made in Jordan "flexed his political muscle" by making changes in the Jordanian Army's leadership.
Jordan, Politics, 2/24/1999
Ritter admits the interference of CIA in Iraq and UNSCOM
One of UNSCOM's former inspectors in Iraq, Scott Ritter, has written that the US Central Intelligence Agency has since 1992 planted its spies among members assigned by the UN to monitor the Iraqi armament program.
Iraq, Politics, 2/24/1999
Moroccan-Sudanese cooperation commission meets in Khartoum
The Moroccan-Sudanese cooperation commission opened Monday in Khartoum its fourth session to look into ways of enhancing partnership between the two countries in various industrial and commercial sectors.
Morocco-Sudan, Politics, 2/24/1999
Jordan seeks improvement in relations with Iran and Iraq
Jordanian Foreign Minister Abd al-Ilah al-Khatib said yesterday that his country adheres to establishing good relations with all Muslims and Arab states.
Jordan-Regional, Politics, 2/24/1999
Sudan protests over convening an opposition conference in Uganda
The Sudanese government protested yesterday over Uganda hosting a conference for the Sudanese armed opposition as aimed at topping the legitimate government of Sudan by the use of violence.
Sudan, Politics, 2/24/1999
18 American companies discuss establishing environmental projects in Egypt
A delegation comprised of 18 American companies' representatives is currently visiting Cairo to hold commercial discussions with Egyptian industrial companies to provide the Egyptian firms with modern technology that limits environmental pollution.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 2/24/1999
Iraq calls for discussion of no-fly zones at Arab foreign ministers meeting
Iraq call for the subject of the air embargo imposed by the United States and Britain without the specific agreement of the UN Security Council over southern and northern Iraq to be inserted into the agenda of 111th session of the Arab League foreign ministers' meeting in the middle of next month.
Iraq, Politics, 2/24/1999
Report: Taleban delegation meets with Bin Laden in Jalaal Abad
Well-informed Afghan sources told the London-based al-Hayat daily that a delegation from the leadership of the Taleban met several days ago with Osama Bin Laden in Jalaal Abad, east Afghanistan.
Regional-Afghanistan, Politics, 2/24/1999
Tunis protests over Qatari al-Jazeera guest
Tunisian sources in Cairo said that Tunis protested over a program on Qatar's satellite station, al-Jezira, which hosted last Saturday Mohamed Mazaly, the former Tunisian prime minister on a sports program, in which the latter spoke on the issue of bribery leveled recently at officials on the International Olympic Committee, of which Mezaly is a member.
Tunisia-Qatar, Politics, 2/24/1999
Iran, Kuwait sign cultural cooperation agreements
Former Iranian President Hashami Rafsanjani met on Monday night in Tehran with Kuwaiti Minister of Information Youssef al-Sammit, currently visiting Iran.
Kuwait-Iran, Politics, 2/24/1999
Kahalani threatens to strike Lebanese infrastructure
Israeli Minister of the Interior Avigdor Kahalani has threatened that the Israeli occupation forces will strike the infrastructure in Lebanon, especially the electricity grid network, in retaliation for the attacks of the Lebanese resistance.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 2/24/1999
Sultan Qaboos meets with Shelton
Oman-USA, Politics, 2/24/1999
Berri confers with US ambassador
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 2/24/1999
Iraq bans the import of Japanese, Swiss products
The Iraqi authorities have decided to prevent the importation of Japanese and Swiss products, in the course of the oil-for-food program.
Iraq, Politics, 2/24/1999
Saudi Arabia for supporting Jordan's economy
Jordanian Minister of State for Development Taher Kanaan, who led his country's ministerial delegation in their visit to Saudi Arabia, has asserted that the Saudi officials expressed real support and backing for the Jordanian economy.
Jordan-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 2/24/1999
Yemen denies arresting British lawyer
A Yemeni security official said on Monday that the British lawyer was summoned in order to make sure his stay in Yemen is legal after the authorities received reports indicating that he stays illegally in Yemen because his visa has terminated.
Yemen, Politics, 2/24/1999
A message to Kuwaiti ruler from his Tunisian counterpart
Kuwait-Tunisia, Politics, 2/24/1999
Netanyahu to visit Jordan on Sunday
Jordan-Israel, Politics, 2/24/1999
Canadian message to Saudi crown prince
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal on Tuesday received a message from Canada's prime minister sent to Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz.
Saudi Arabia-Canada, Politics, 2/24/1999
Jordan for better relations with Syria
Jordan, Politics, 2/23/1999
Syrian - Turkish security committee meets today in Damascus
Meetings of the Syrian - Turkish Security Committee chaired by chairman of the political security system in Syria, Lt. Gen. Adnan Badr Hassan, and the commander of the Turkish second army start today Tuesday in Damascus.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 2/23/1999
Arnoun's people call for a solidarity meeting today
Citizens of the Lebanese town of Arnoun, annexed by the Israeli occupation forces five days ago into the occupied part of south Lebanon, have called for a solidarity meeting today with local, Arab and foreign media. This solidarity meeting aims at following up on the issue of Arnoun being occupied and declaring a program of action in this respect.
Lebanon, Politics, 2/23/1999
Some 25 Somalis die of starvation in three days
Somalia, Politics, 2/23/1999
Turkey closes off borders with Iran, investigations continue with Ocalan
Turkish security forces intensified their fortifications in Mudania province which overlooks the Marmarh Sea, as Turkish investigators continue to question leader of the Kurdistani Workers Party, Abdullah Ocalan.
Regional-Turkey, Politics, 2/23/1999
Iraq denies Shiite disorder as a result of al-Sader's death
Iraq has categorically denied that there is any disorder following the assassination of the prominent Shiite man of religion Muhammad Sadeq al-Sader and his two sons.
Iraq, Politics, 2/23/1999
Mubarak says Israel will not get Nile water
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has asserted that delivering the water of the Nile to Israel is "impossible," noting that there are international agreements which ban giving the waters of the Nile to any other side.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 2/23/1999
Report: Bloody confrontations in Iraq
The Higher Council of the Islamic Revolution said that a large number of Iraqi government forces were killed in the confrontations that took place in the Iraqi cities, whereas some 18 citizens were shot to death by the guns of the Iraqi security forces.
Iraq, Politics, 2/23/1999
Assassination of Iraq's al-Sader causes protest demonstration in Damascus
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 2/23/1999
Lahoud receives al-Sahaf
Lebanese President Emile Lahoud on Monday in Beirut received Iraqi Foreign Minister Muhammad Saeed al-Sahaf, currently visiting Lebanon. Al-Sahaf conveyed to the Lebanese president a message from Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.
Lebanon-Iraq, Politics, 2/23/1999
Turkish army commander to visit Damascus today
The Turkish Daily News reported on Monday that the commander of the Turkish Second Army, Gen. Etach Suleiman, will visit Syria today to meet with the chairman of Syrian political intelligence, Lt. Gen. Adnan Bader Hassan and with Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 2/23/1999
President al-Assad confers with Maltese FM
President Hafez al-Assad on Monday at the Damascus al-Chaab palace received Maltese Foreign Minister Guido De Marco and members of his accompanying delegation.
Syria-Malta, Politics, 2/23/1999
Capital of first Egyptian - British company worth 500 million pounds
The Egyptian - British works' council approved the establishment of the first bilateral holding company for investment with a capital of 500 million pounds, where the capital is equally distributed among the two countries' businessmen.
Egypt-UK, Politics, 2/23/1999
Tunisian prime minister in Portugal today to enhance cooperation
Tunisian Prime Minister Hamed Karoui is heading today for a two-day official visit to Portugal to fulfill an invitation from his Portuguese counterpart.
Tunisia-Portugal, Politics, 2/23/1999
Nahnah nominates himself for Algerian presidential elections
Chairman of the Peaceful Society Movement in Algeria, Sheikh Mahmoud Nahnah, has announced his nomination for the presidential elections to be held on April 15.
Algeria, Politics, 2/23/1999
Palestinian government reassures commitment to agreements signed with Israel
Advisor of the chairman of the Palestinian Authority, Nabil Omar, on Monday reiterated the Palestinian commitment to implementing agreements signed with Israel.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/23/1999
Saudi Arabia reassert desire to establish security in Gulf area
Saudi Minister of Information Fuad Abdul Salam al-Farisi said that King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz, who presided over the meeting, stressed Saudi Arabia's continued desire and relentless efforts to unify Arab ranks, to give up inter-Arab disputes
Saudi Arabia-Bahrain, Politics, 2/23/1999
Iraqi civilians killed or wounded in US air strikes
One Iraqi citizen was killed and others were wounded in raids launched by US warplanes on areas in the northern and southern parts of Iraq on Monday.
Iraq, Politics, 2/23/1999
Babel's Patriarch in Iraq to lead delegation to thank the pope
Iraq has decided to send a delegation representing Christian and Muslim men of religion to the Vatican to convey the thanks of the Iraqi people to Pope John Paul II over the efforts he exerts to end the humanitarian sufferings of the Iraqi people.
Iraq, Politics, 2/23/1999
Algerian Army denies supporting any candidate in presidential elections
In its address column the Algerian Army newspaper reported yesterday that the army does not interfere in any election issue except for setting out the conditions to secure the purity of the process.
Algeria, Politics, 2/23/1999
El-Mahdi to visit Libya soon
Sudanese opposition sources in Cairo said that former Sudanese prime minister and head of the Sudanese Ummah Party, El-Sadek El-Mahdi, is going to visit Libya at the end of the current month to hold talks with Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi.
Sudan-Libya, Politics, 2/23/1999
European-Palestinian cooperation not limited to economy, Schroeder Says
German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said on Monday that cooperation between the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) and the European Union was not restricted to the economic sector.
Palestine-European Union, Politics, 2/23/1999
Saudi, Jordanian contacts
Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz on Monday received a message from Jordanian Crown Prince Hamzeh Bin al-Hussein. The message was delivered by the Jordanian ambassador to Saudi Arabia during his meeting with the Saudi crown prince in Riyadh on Tuesday.
Jordan-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 2/23/1999
Egyptian authorities refuse to allow Hassan El-Banna anniversary revival
The Egyptian authorities refused to grant the family of the Muslim Brotherhood group's founder and its first leader, Hassan El-Banna, permission to revive his 50th death anniversary which was on February 12.
Egypt, Politics, 2/23/1999
President Arafat renews determination to proclaim state this year
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat renewed the Palestinians' determination to proclaim the Palestinian State in the course of the current year.
Palestine, Politics, 2/23/1999
King Hassan calls international community to denounce Israel's extremism
King Hassan II denounced the intransigence of the current Israeli government which he said evades its commitments and thinks that it will impose on the Palestinian people a capitulation in the shape of peace.
Morocco, Politics, 2/23/1999
Tunisia Supports Portugal's Euro-African Summit Initiative
Regional-Tunisia, Politics, 2/23/1999
Morocco Attends Preparatory Meeting of Parliament Speakers Conference
Morocco-Austria, Politics, 2/23/1999
Morocco's socialist party attends meeting on democracy in India
Moroccan party "L'Union Socialiste Des Forces Populaires," whose leader, Adberrahmane Youssoufi is also Morocco's prime minister, attended last week a meeting of the World Alliance For Democracy in India.
Morocco, Politics, 2/23/1999
Canada's general governor starts three-day state visit to Morocco
Morocco-Canada, Politics, 2/23/1999
Israeli premier, president meet with Norwegian FM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his warnings to the Palestinian Authority against the consequences of announcing the Palestinian state on May 4, stressing his efforts to prevent the establishment of such a state.
Israel-Norway, Politics, 2/23/1999
African efforts to settle disputes between Ethiopia and Eritrea
A delegation representing the Organization of the African Unity will visit Eritrea today in an attempt to encourage the settling of disputes between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Ethiopia-Eritrea, Politics, 2/23/1999
US, Qatar reviewed bilateral relations
Qatar-USA, Politics, 2/23/1999
Yemeni groups have no relations with bin Laden
Yemen, Politics, 2/23/1999
Mubarak arrives in Rome
Egypt-Italy, Politics, 2/23/1999
Kuwait for boosting relations with Belarus, Lithuania
Kuwait-International, Politics, 2/23/1999
Kuwait, Iran for boosting parliamentary relations
Chairman of the Iranian Shoura council Sheikh Nateq Nouri on Monday in Tehran received Kuwaiti Minister of Information Youssef Muhammad al-Sammit, currently visiting Iran.
Kuwait-Iran, Politics, 2/23/1999
Jordanian king carries out first army reshuffle
Jordanian King Abdullah Bin al-Hussein started his first reform decision by exempting several senior army officers from their posts, including four generals who were aides to the army's chief of staff.
Jordan, Politics, 2/22/1999
Bahrain, Qatar border dispute may be closer to resolution
Manama stated on Sunday that the International Court of Justice has given the government of Qatar a grace period until May 30 in order to provide documents that back its claims in its border dispute with Bahrain.
Bahrain-Qatar, Politics, 2/22/1999
UAE voices strong objection to Iranian measures in Abu Mousa island
The government of the United Arab Emirates has submitted a strong objection to the Iranian government for opening a municipality house in Abu Mousa island, one of three islands which the UAE wants restored, at the entrance of the Gulf.
United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 2/22/1999
Moussa: We did not advise Arafat to delay the state's declaration
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa stated that Egypt did not offer advice or use pressure in order to change or impose any decision on Palestinian President Yasser Arafat to postpone the declaration of an independent Palestinian state.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 2/22/1999
Kuwait preparing to resume diplomatic relations with Jordan, Yemen
Kuwait, Politics, 2/22/1999
Sudanese president prefers peaceful separation of the south to forced unity
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has announced that the Sudanese government will exert all efforts and ensure all means in order to achieve national unity in the country and achieve security and peace.
Sudan, Politics, 2/22/1999
Meguid and al-Sharaa discuss committee meeting on Iraq sanctions
Abdul Meguid commented that Iraq's objection "is not on the objective of the committee, but rather because it is not a member of it."
Regional-Iraq, Politics, 2/22/1999
Al-Assad meets with Iraqi Foreign Minister
Syrian President Hafez al-Assad met on Sunday at Damascus' al-Chaab palace with Iraqi Foreign Minister Muhammad Saeed al-Sahaf and the two undersecretaries of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry, Riyadh al-Qayse and Nabil Nejm.
Iraq-Syria, Politics, 2/22/1999
Polisario front too weak to choose between peace and war, Sahrawi defector says
A Polisario military officer, who defected the separatists' ranks and returned to Morocco lately, said the front is too weak to make a choice between peace and war.
Morocco, Politics, 2/22/1999
Mubarak confers with Lebanese Premier
Following the meeting, al-Hoss said that Mubarak has asserted his support for the Lebanese position which calls for Israel's complete withdrawal from the Lebanese territories, unconditionally, in implementation of UN Security Council resolution 425.
Lebanon-Egypt, Politics, 2/22/1999
Denmark symposium attended by Israelis and Iranians
A symposium was held at the Danish university of Odessa on the Middle East, attended by four professors from Tehran University and an Israeli professor, David Menashereh.
Iran-Israel, Politics, 2/22/1999
Report: Damascus to be King Abdullah's first stop on Arab tour
The United Arab Emirates al-Bayan daily, issued in Dubai on Saturday, quoted Syrian sources as saying that Damascus will be the first stop on the tour King Abdullah of Jordan intends to conduct of the Arab states.
Syria-Jordan, Politics, 2/22/1999
On the annexation of the town of Arnoun
The citizens of the town are still refusing to cross the checkpoint at Kafr Tabnit manned by the Israeli troops, and they insist that the main road of the town be opened.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 2/22/1999
Internal Maghreban problems weigh on Maghreban Union march, Moroccan diplomat says
The Moroccan ambassador to Tunisia deplored the fact that internal problems have weighed on the march of the Arab Maghreb Union (UMA), which has been paralyzed since 1994 because of political differences.
Maghreb, Politics, 2/22/1999
Opposition: Iraqi forces strike residential areas
The Iraqi opposition asserted on Sunday that the Iraqi Army bombarded residential areas it had lost control over in al-Nasereyah city, southern Iraq, as citizens broke into state-run offices.
Iraq, Politics, 2/22/1999
Ocalan to be tried in April
The Turkish dailies confirmed on Saturday that the trial of Kurdistan Workers Party chairman Abdullah Ocalan is to start early in April and that Ocalan might be sentenced in May.
Regional-Turkey, Politics, 2/22/1999
Iraq pledges to suspend media fighting with certain Arab states
A source close to the Yemeni Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that Iraq has pledged to halt media campaigns against certain Arab states.
Yemen-Iraq, Politics, 2/22/1999
Mubarak confers with Maltese FM
On Saturday the Maltese minister and Moussa signed three agreements in the areas of culture, investment and prevention of double-taxation.
Egypt-Malta, Politics, 2/22/1999
Maltese foreign minister in Damascus
In an arrival statements at the airport, where he was welcomed by Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sahraa and senior Foreign Ministry officials, the Maltese minister expressed happiness over visiting Syria "at the invitation of al-Sharaa."
Syria-Malta, Politics, 2/22/1999
Palestinian Democratic Front stresses commitment to Palestinians in diaspora
A member of the central committee of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, Ali Badwan, said the front will be always committed to the Palestinians on the diaspora. He expressed hope that the leadership of the front will be available in the Palestinian territories.
Palestine, Politics, 2/22/1999
Libya attacks Clinton's call for development in Africa
Libya attacked statements by US President Bill Clinton that the United States seeks to establish a center for developing democracy and peace in the African continent.
Libya-USA, Politics, 2/22/1999
Gaddafi attacks countries that helped arrest Ocalan
Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi attacked yesterday the countries that helped to arrest Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan, and he urged on severing relations with these countries.
Libya, Politics, 2/22/1999
President Yasser Arafat in Morocco on Tuesday
President of Palestine Yasser Arafat, who is currently in Germany, is expected in Morocco on Tuesday for a visit during which he would brief King Hassan II about the latest developments of the Palestinian issue and the Israeli-Palestinian peace process prospects
Morocco-Palestine, Politics, 2/22/1999
New mass grave discovered in Algeria
Algeria, Politics, 2/22/1999
Husseini says Netanyahu's intentions are clear and not good
He added that setting up the Israeli elections on May 17 proves that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not want to implement his commitments in the Wye River accord
Palestine, Politics, 2/22/1999
Arab League declares its full support to Lebanon
Lebanon, Politics, 2/22/1999
Arab lawyers denounce annexation of Lebanese village to Israeli occupation
Regional-Lebanon, Politics, 2/22/1999
A message from Tunisian president to Qatari Emir
Qatar-Tunisia, Politics, 2/22/1999
Arafat confers with Norwegian premier
Palestine-Norway, Politics, 2/22/1999
Iran hosts symposium on the Gulf's current status and future prospects
Gulf-Iran, Politics, 2/22/1999
Saudi crown prince confers with Kuwaiti counterpart
Saudi Arabia-Kuwait, Politics, 2/22/1999
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