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UN personal arrive to receive Libyan suspects in 1988 explosion of Pan Am jet
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Mousa said today that an Egyptian delegation on Sunday headed by Minister for administrative development Muhammad Zaki Abu Aamer, including ambassador Abu Zeid, the minister assistant for Arab affairs, will head to Libya to see the departure of the two Libyan suspects in the 1988 explosion of a Pan Am passenger jet over the Scottish town of Lockerbie.
Libya-UN, Politics, 4/3/1999
Lebanese Finance minister denies resignation
Lebanon, Politics, 4/3/1999
Speaker of Moroccan House of Representatives in Tunis
Speaker of the Moroccan House of Representatives (lower house of the Moroccan parliament), Abdelouahed Radi, who started on Wednesday a visit to Tunisia, conferred with several Tunisian officials and MPs on means to enhance cooperation and coordination between the two countries in various areas.
Morocco-Tunisia, Politics, 4/3/1999
Abdul Meguid: Canceling decision to divide Palestine calls into question the existence of Israel
Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid said that withdrawal of the Israeli recognition of UN General Assembly's decision 181 taken in 1947 would cancel the basis upon which Israel is established and calls its existence into question.
Regional, Politics, 4/3/1999
U. N. General Assembly Resolution 181 - The full text
Palestine, Politics, 4/3/1999
Syria, Jordan to open a new page
A London-based Arabic newspaper today quoted Jordanian sources as saying that Jordanian Foreign Minister Abd al-Ilah al-Khatib will meet with his Syrian counterpart, Farouk al-Sharaa in Amman on April 10 in the first meeting of its sort in light of opening a new page in bilateral relations after long years of separation between the two countries.
Jordan-Syria, Politics, 4/3/1999
Iraqi accusations of striking petrol pumping station
A spokesman for the Iraqi Petroleum Ministry announced that a US - British joint raid destroyed yesterday Iraq's main station for pumping raw petroleum to El-Basrah harbor on the Gulf.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/3/1999
On the troubles of al-Hariri
Lebanon, Politics, 4/3/1999
The report published by the Auditing Department in Lebanon
The report published by the Auditing Department in Lebanon which revealed that US $ 600 million had been illegally spent from the municipalities fund has caused a political shockwave.
Lebanon, Politics, 4/3/1999
Executing drug smugglers in Oman
Oman decided it will execute drug traders or those who take part in smuggling these substances to end the increasing activity of drug traders.
Oman, Politics, 4/3/1999
Egyptian delegation to address problems of Egyptians in Gulf
Assistant foreign assistant for Egyptian affairs abroad, Assem Meglahed is to start a Gulf tour with a delegation from different ministries and concerned departments.
Egypt-Gulf, Politics, 4/3/1999
Shaath meets Moussa, says European statement supports standing with Palestinian people
Following the meeting, Shaath stated that the discussions concentrated on two main important points: evaluating what has taken place till now and planning for the coming stage.
Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 4/3/1999
Sudanese foreign minister investigates killing of four Sudanese
The Sudanese Foreign Ministry said yesterday that the killing of four Sudanese citizens who were detained by the rebel Sudanese People's Liberation Army will have dangerous outcomes on peace efforts and the humanitarian situation in Sudan.
Sudan, Politics, 4/3/1999
Delegation from U.S. Congress in Morocco
A delegation from the U.S Congress started this Saturday a four-day visit to Morocco.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 4/3/1999
Russian foreign minister carries communique from Yeltsin to Khatami
Moreover Khatami denounced the raids launched by NATO in Yugoslavia and criticized Belgrade's government for not carrying out the Yugoslavian constitutions of 1974 and for not admitting the autonomy of Kosovo.
Iran, Politics, 4/3/1999
On President al-Assad's visit to Russia
The Saudi daily al Riyadh said today quoting Russia media sources as saying that President Hafez al-Assad will on April 12 and 13 visit Moscow during which he will meet with the Russian President Boris Yeltsin and his Premier Y. Primakov.
Syria-Russia, Politics, 4/3/1999
Kuwait denies to have fired on Iraqi boat
Kuwait has denied to have opened fire on an Iraqi fishing boat in the North of the Arab Gulf but it admitted that it had inspected an Iraqi boat while roaming in the Kuwaiti territorial waters on the 18th of March.
Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 4/3/1999
Democratic Republic of Congo wants to warm up relations with Morocco
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is eager to warm up its relations with Morocco, said minister of state for foreign affairs and international cooperation, Abdoulaye Yerodia Ndombasi.
Morocco-Congo, Politics, 4/3/1999
Hamas criticizes Washington's stand on Kosovo tragedy
The Palestinian Hamas movement criticized yesterday the position of the United States of America towards the situation in Kosovo, where ethnic cleansing is taking place.
Palestine-Yugoslavia, Politics, 4/3/1999
Israeli Knesset member accuses Netanyahu of destroying peace process
Israeli Knesset member Talab al-Sane described Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement that peace cannot be achieved except by suppressive force as pre-election political pandering.
Israel, Politics, 4/3/1999
Moroccan human rights council looks into issue of missing people
The Moroccan human rights advisory council "CCDH" opened on Friday a session devoted mainly to the issue of "missing people."
Morocco, Politics, 4/3/1999
UAE, US carry out joint military exercises
United Arab Emirates-USA, Politics, 4/3/1999
Yemeni President confers with Czech FM
Yemen, Politics, 4/3/1999
Mandella to visit Bahrain, Oman
Gulf, Politics, 4/3/1999
Official talks between Qatar, Turkey
Qatar-Turkey, Politics, 4/3/1999
Arafat to visit Tokyo next week
Palestine-Japan, Politics, 4/3/1999
Chinese President confers with Yemeni Vice President
Yemen-China, Politics, 4/3/1999
US sanctions Russian firms over Syrian weapons sales
Syria-USA, Politics, 4/3/1999
Israel bans casino ads
Israel-Regional, Politics, 4/3/1999
Moroccan prime minister meets African newsmen delegation
Morocco's premier received a delegation of African journalists who are visiting Morocco to glean data on the country's socioeconomic achievements and efforts to promote democracy and human rights
Morocco-Africa, Politics, 4/3/1999
Arafat due in Jordan tomorrow
Palestine-Jordan, Politics, 4/3/1999
Egypt concerned with Sudanese unity
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 4/2/1999
Arab Journalists Union condemns Israeli arbitrary measures
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 4/2/1999
Moroccan legislative body sets up Moroccan-US friendship group
The Moroccan Chamber of Advisors (upper chamber of the Moroccan parliament) set up on Thursday a Moroccan-US friendship group, to be chaired by the chamber's speaker, Mohamed Jalal Essaid.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 4/2/1999
Arafat: No decision on delay of Palestinian state until leadership meeting
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat said on Thursday that he will not take a final decision concerning the declaration of the Palestinian state before May 4 after a plenary meeting of the Palestinian leadership.
Palestine, Politics, 4/2/1999
Sanctions on Libya to be suspended immediately after Lockerbie suspects handed over
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa received the Arab League's deputy at the UN, Hussein Hassona, who presented to Moussa the Arab issues raised at the UN, specifically Iraq and the Lockerbie impasse.
Regional-Iraq, Politics, 4/2/1999
Mubarak's visit to China, Japan to strengthen cooperation
Moussa also said China is a great country with a political and economic role not in Asia only but also in Africa and in the world as a whole. He added that it plays an effective role in light of its membership in the UN Security Council. Moussa said China is an example to be followed in economic development and reform, establishing free and industrial zones.
Egypt-International, Politics, 4/2/1999
Preparations for the meeting of Iraqi conference in Washington fail
US officials refused to comment on news reported by circles in the Iraqi opposition on difficulties facing the chairman of the executive council of the opposition Iraqi National Conference, Ahmad al-Jalabi, and his thinking to submit his resignation during a meeting for the council under preparation in London.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/2/1999
Saudi FM says his visit to Russia was positive
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal has described talks he held with Russian Minister of the Interior Sergey Stepashin on Wednesday in Moscow as important and held in a friendly, frank and practical atmosphere.
Saudi Arabia-Iran-Russia, Politics, 4/2/1999
Lebanese president meets Austrian minister
Lebanese President Emile Lahoud on Thursday received the Austrian minister of state for foreign affairs, currently visiting Lebanon.
Lebanon-Austria, Politics, 4/2/1999
Mrs. Clinton ends North African tour
The US first lady, who attended several conferences, round-tables and toured various US-supported projects, called for tolerance and understanding among peoples and for the respect of human dignity.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 4/2/1999
Ethiopian - Yemeni talks center on the situation in the African Horn
A well-informed diplomatic source in Addis Ababa said that a high-ranking delegation including four ministers led by Foreign Minister Seyoum Mesfin will visit Sanaa on April 9 to take part in the joint higher ministerial committee which will last for three days.
Yemen-Ethiopia, Politics, 4/2/1999
Sudanese army repels three attacks by Garang's forces
Spokesman for the Sudanese Army, Lt. Gen. Muhammad Othman Yassin, has announced that the army was able to deter three attacks by the opposition Sudanese People's Liberation Army, led by John Garang.
Sudan, Politics, 4/2/1999
Tunisian President receives Speaker of the Moroccan House of Representatives
Tunisian president Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali conferred Thursday in Tunis with speaker of the Moroccan House of Representatives Abdelouahed Radi on bilateral relations, the situation in the Maghreb and ways of boosting cooperation between the two countries' legislative bodies.
Tunisia-Morocco, Politics, 4/2/1999
Rebel forces executed four Sudanese
An official at the International Committee of the Red Cross has announced that the Sudanese People's Liberation Army executed four Sudanese who were arrested in February while they were escorting a delegation from the ICRC.
Sudan, Politics, 4/2/1999
King Abdullah to visit Saudi Arabia
An announcement was made on Thursday in Amman in that Jordan's King Abdullah will start next week an official visit to Saudi Arabia. A statement by the Jordanian royal court said the visit comes at the invitation of Saudi Arabia's King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz.
Jordan-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 4/2/1999
Iran warns of increasing ethnic purges in Kosovo
Iran warned yesterday that the strikes launched by NATO on Yugoslavia will increase the problems of Moslems in Kosovo.
Regional-Iran-Yugoslavia, Politics, 4/2/1999
Arab parliamentary delegation in Baghdad to express solidarity
An Arab parliamentary delegation is expected in Baghdad this Friday to express solidarity with the Iraqi people who have been facing an international embargo for over nine years.
Regional-Iraq, Politics, 4/2/1999
Israeli-Dutch relations deteriorate over the background of El Al crash
The London-based "Jewish Chronicle" dail reported on Thursday that relations between Holland and Israel have greatly deteriorated following facts disclosed by a Dutch parliamentary committee over the crash of an Israeli Boeing 747 aircraft over a residential area in the city of Amsterdam in 1992.
Israel-Netherlands, Politics, 4/2/1999
Saudi Arabia has condemned the ethnic cleansing in Kosovo
Saudi Arabia has condemned the massacre and expulsion of thousands of Muslims in Kosovo by Serb forces and deplored the policy of ethnic cleansing being practiced by the government of Slobodan Milosevic.
Saudi Arabia-Yugoslavia, Politics, 4/2/1999
Morocco and Canada sign agreement on stocks
Under the second document, Canada will host training sessions in stock markets's regulations and control for executives of the Moroccan CDVM.
Morocco-Canada, Politics, 4/2/1999
Baghdad: Striking Belgrade is a breach of UN charter and international law
Iraq-Yugoslavia, Politics, 4/2/1999
Emir of Qatar in way China
Qatar-China, Politics, 4/2/1999
British Parliament sets up friendship group with Morocco
Morocco-UK, Politics, 4/2/1999
Romanian culture minister in Morocco
Morocco-Romania, Politics, 4/2/1999
Oman calls for Israeli withdrawal from the Golan, south Lebanon
Oman, Politics, 4/2/1999
The express: Israel is behind water shortage in Jordan
Jordan-Israel, Politics, 4/2/1999
Lebanese president condemns Israeli strikes against Lebanese Army centers
Lebanon, Politics, 4/1/1999
Syria and Iraq to open offices within days
Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa announced that he agreed with his Iraqi counterpart, Muhammad Saeed al-Sahaf, during their meeting in Damascus in February to open the two offices under the Algerian flag.
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 4/1/1999
France regrets the closure of Palestinian establishments
Palestine-Israel-France, Politics, 4/1/1999
Arafat meets with Mubarak today
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Palestinian President President Yasser Arafat today met to discuss the results of talks the Palestinian president and US President Bill Clinton held in Washington on declaring the Palestinian state on May 4 and steps that should be taken in light of Washington's opposition to declaring this state at that date.
Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 4/1/1999
Mubarak meets US delegation, asserts importance of Syrian-Lebanese peace tracks
Moussa warned against the current Israeli policy which means a total destruction of the Middle East peace process, regardless of who will be the Israeli prime minister. "If they oppose the principle (of a state), it would be useless to open negotiations on the date," Moussa said.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 4/1/1999
PLO condemns expansionist policy of Israel
The Palestinian Liberation Organization condemned Israel's expansionist policy of Israel, suppressive practices, Judaization, confiscation of territories, settlement building and imposition of sieges on the Palestinian people.
Palestine, Politics, 4/1/1999
Algeria demands an apology from Morocco on accusing her of the terrorist accident
Algerian Prime Minister Ismael Hamdani announced that his government waits for an apology from Morocco because the latter has accused Algeria of involvement in a terrorist attack against tourists in Marrakesh in 1994.
Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 4/1/1999
Spanish official's acknowledgment of incomplete census confirms Morocco's legitimate claims, Spanish daily
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 4/1/1999
Yemeni vice president visits China, Pakistan
The Yemeni official news agency said on Wednesday that Yemeni Vice President Abd Rabbou Mansour Hadi started on Wednesday a tour which will cover China and Pakistan in order to strengthen economic cooperation between Yemen and each of the two countries.
Yemen-China, Politics, 4/1/1999
Demirel arrives in Doha tomorrow
The Turkish ambassador in Doha, Mustafa Orgwan, said that talks between the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani, and Demirel will deal "with means of supporting relations," noting that this visit embodies the two countries's desire to develop bilateral links.
Qatar-Turkey, Politics, 4/1/1999
Al-Turabi urges Sudanese opposition to return home
Sudanese Islamic leader Hassan al-Turabi has urged the Sudanese opposition groups in exile to return to their homeland and assured them that there is no need for their fears, "thanks to the new constitution."
Sudan, Politics, 4/1/1999
Sudanese PLA announces killing of 405 soldiers
Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir has expected in a statement to the Ethiopian state-run daily Afoyta "sure cooperation" in the future between Ethiopia and Sudan.
Sudan-Ethiopia, Politics, 4/1/1999
Iraqi religious delegation to visit the Vatican
An official at the Caldanian Patriarchy, who asked not to be identified, said on Wednesday in Baghdad that an Iraqi religious delegation will visit the Vatican in the middle of April to thank Pope John Paul II over his stand towards Iraq.
Iraq-Vatican, Politics, 4/1/1999
Yasser Arafat to start tour to Russia, Japan after success in Europe
During the coming days, Palestinian President Yasser Arafat is to begin a new tour including Japan and Russia to continue his diplomatic campaign aimed at informing world leaders of the dangers facing peace process due to Israel's refusal to implement the Wye Plantation agreement.
Palestine, Politics, 4/1/1999
Arafat's advisor nominated in Israeli elections
Ahmed Al-Tibi, one of the highest-ranking advisors of Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, announced yesterday his resignation from the Palestinian Authority to be able to nominate himself in the Israeli elections to be held on May 17.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/1/1999
Palestinian AL delegate hails European stand on proclaiming Palestinian state
The Palestinian deputy in the Arab League, Mohammed Sobieh, hailed the announcement of the European Union concerning the establishment of the Palestinian state, describing it as farsighted stand agreeing with the decisions of the international community.
Palestine, Politics, 4/1/1999
Damascus festival on the occasion of the Land Day
The "Higher follow-up committee" of the Palestinian National Congress tomorrow will organize a central speech rally in Damascus to mark the Land Day anniversary. Several leaders of Palestinian organizations which oppose the Oslo agreements are taking part.
Palestine, Politics, 4/1/1999
Head of election monitoring committee in Algeria: no time to external monitors
Algeria, Politics, 4/1/1999
Morocco denounces Israeli policy in occupied territories
In an address before the 55th session of the human rights commission underway in Geneva, Morocco's ambassador to the United Nations organizations based in the city, Nacer Benjelloun Touimi, called the Israeli government to reconsider its decision to suspend the implementation of the Wye River accords, to withdraw its troops from Lebanon and to resume negotiations with Syria.
Morocco, Politics, 4/1/1999
Parliament's upper chamber extends privatization deadline to end of January 2000
The upper house of the Moroccan Parliament (chamber of advisors) approved on Wednesday a law that extends to next January 31, the deadline for the privatization of state enterprises, initially expiring at the end of last year.
Morocco, Politics, 4/1/1999
Iraq calls for solidarity with Yugoslavia
Iraq called for solidarity with Yugoslavia and called on Russia to react to the attacks of NATO against Belgrade by removing the sanctions imposed on Iraq.
Iraq, Politics, 4/1/1999
Palestinian refugees clash in Lebanon
Palestine-Lebanon, Politics, 4/1/1999
Jordan - Yugoslavia
Jordan-Yugoslavia, Politics, 4/1/1999
Morocco is attached to referendum process and international legality, minister
Morocco's communication minister said Wednesday in Rabat that Morocco remains attached to the holding of the referendum in the Sahara and to the respect of international legality.
Morocco, Politics, 4/1/1999
Al-Assad due to visit Moscow in mid-April
Syrian President Hafez al-Assad is going to pay a three-day official visit to the Russian capital, Moscow, in the middle of April, during which he will meet with his Russian counterpart, Boris Yeltsin, and Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov.
Syria-Russia, Politics, 3/31/1999
Mubarak's Asian tour to include South Korea, China and Japan
The Korean ambassador said Mubarak's visit to Seoul has a great importance on the economic level especially as it comes following the development projects in Egypt and the remarkable growth achieved by the Egyptian economy.
Egypt-South Korea, Politics, 3/31/1999
Security Council extends by one month term of UN mission in Sahara
The U.N. Security Council approved on Tuesday a one-month extension of the mandate of the MINURSO, that was to expire on March 30.
Morocco-UN, Politics, 3/31/1999
Morocco: MINURSO extension will allow finalization of identification protocol
We hope that the protocols and directives to organize the coming stage will take into account the principles and rules that would enable all the candidates (to registration) from the southern provinces to take part in the referendum, Morocco's delegate to the UN, Ahmed Snoussi, said.
Morocco, Politics, 3/31/1999
US first lady and Moroccan princess speak out for tolerance
US first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton and Princess Lalla Meriem, eldest daughter of the Moroccan king, spoke out on Tuesday for tolerance and understanding between peoples and religions and for the respect of human dignity.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 3/31/1999
Egyptian - Senegalese FMs discuss African disputes
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa received yesterday Senegalese Foreign Minister Jacques Baudin who arrived to Cairo for a quick visit on his return to his country after visiting Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
Egypt-Senegal, Politics, 3/31/1999
Palestinians commemorate Land Day
March 30, 1976 was the date when the Israeli occupation forces confiscated 22,000 dunnums in the villages of the Galilee, North Palestine and considered them as close military zones and later carried out intensive settlement acts in the area, a matter which provoked the Palestinians who confronted the settlement campaigns. The confrontations that erupted as a result claimed the lives of 6 Palestinians. 96 were wounded and other 300 were arrested.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/31/1999
Al-Rawabdeh government expected to win confidence vote from Jordanian Parliament
Jordanian Parliamentary sources expected that the government of Abdul Raouf al-Rawabdeh to win the confidence of the parliament after presenting its program.
Jordan, Politics, 3/31/1999
Netanyahu: No peace, no Palestinian state
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a new wave of provocative statements saying that the only peace that can be achieved in the Middle East is the peace based on the suppression of force.
Palestine, Politics, 3/31/1999
US - Israeli troop withdrawal
US State Department spokesman James Rubin said yesterday that Israel shoud focus on implementing their responsibilities under the Wye River agreement, saying, "Rather than focus on sequence, the government of Israel should focus on implementing their obligations."
Palestine-USA, Politics, 3/31/1999
Origin of Sahara issue is political, U.S general says
The origin of the Sahara issue is "political" and the problem was at the beginning a dispute between Morocco and Algeria, said General Brent Scowcraft, former advisor to U.S president George Bush for national security.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 3/31/1999
Joint measures to prevent fraud in Algerian presidential elections
Four nominees for the presidential elections announced yesterday joint measures to stop electoral fraud.
Algeria, Politics, 3/31/1999
Saeb Erekat says pacts compel Israel to maintain sanctuaries and corporations
Palestinian chief negotiator and minister of local administration Saeb Erekat confirmed in special statements to BBC radio that the pacts endorsed by Israel include the pledge of Israeli government to keep and maintain the sanctuaries of the Islamic and Christian religions, the bureaus and general corporations in Jerusalem.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/31/1999
Baghdad: London's suggestions an attempt to keep sanctions forever
Iraq has opposed British suggestions to upgrade the oil-for-food program, considering it an attempt to keep economic sanctions against Iraq forever.
Iraq, Politics, 3/31/1999
Islamic Group in Egypt informs military wing to halt operations
Sources close to the Egyptian "Islamic Group" asserted that leaders of the organization who reside abroad instructed officials of the military wings on the decision to halt military operations and to abide by the initiative to stop violence launched in July 1997 by the historical leaders of the organization who are in prison due to the assassination of Egyptian President Anwar al-Sadat.
Egypt, Politics, 3/31/1999
African coordination to exploit Nile water
Egyptian Minister of Public Works and Water Resources Mohamoud Abu Zied confirmed that there is a comprehensive agreement and coordination between Nile basin countries to make the best use of the river's water for the interests of the Nile basin's population.
Regional, Politics, 3/31/1999
Sudanese government denies near reconciliation with the opposition
The deputy secretary general of the ruling National Congress in Sudan, Othman Abdul Qader Abdullatif, has denied reports of reaching a national reconciliation and political dialogue with the opposition.
Sudan, Politics, 3/31/1999
Barzani party accuses PKK of causing explosions in northern Iraq
A spokesman for the Dahouk province in northern Iraq, which falls under the control of the Kurdistani Democratic Party, led by Mesout Barzani, criticized the "criminal policy" of the Kurdistani Workers Party (PKK) led by Abdullah Ocalan.
Iraq-Regional, Politics, 3/31/1999
Austrian FM arrives in Beirut
Austrian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Benita Ferrero-Waldner arrived in Beirut on Tuesday in a visit to Lebanon which will last for several days.
Lebanon-Austria, Politics, 3/31/1999
On allegations of Serbian - Iraqi military cooperation
Iraq-UK, Politics, 3/31/1999
UN - UNIKOM
Kuwait-Iraq-UN, Politics, 3/31/1999
Delegation from Moroccan Chamber of Advisors in Brussels
Morocco-European Union, Politics, 3/31/1999
Nokia eyes Morocco's telecom sector
World telecom giant Nokia of Finland, which is bidding for the $500 million private GSM mobile phone license in Morocco, is determined to enhance its presence in the telecom market.
Morocco, Politics, 3/31/1999
Congressional delegation to visit Egypt today
Egypt, Politics, 3/31/1999
Gaddafi, Mandela discuss preparations to end Lockerbie case
Libya-South Africa, Politics, 3/31/1999
A message to Algeria's president from his Tunisian counterpart
Algerian President Liamine Zeroual on Tuesday received a message from Tunisian President Zein al-Abidin Bin Ali. The message was delivered by Tunisian Foreign Minister Saeed Bin Mustafa during his meeting with the Algerian president in Algiers on Tuesday.
Algeria-Tunisia, Politics, 3/31/1999
Saudi Defense Minister to visit Iran in May
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 3/31/1999
Djibouti: confrontation with the opposition
Djibouti radio said on Sunday that Djibouti used tear-gas to disperse the supporters of opposition candidate Mousa Ahmad Idrees who staged a protest demonstration towards the presidential palace in the capital.
Djibouti, Politics, 3/31/1999
President Mubarak meets with Jordanian monarch in Sharm El-Sheik
In his second visit to Egypt in two weeks, Jordan's King Abdullah Bin al-Hussein and his wife, Queen Rania, paid a special visit yesterday to Sharm El-Sheik, where they were received by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and his wife at the city's airport.
Egypt-Jordan, Politics, 3/30/1999
Mubarak's visit to China to establish new foundation for bilateral relations
Chinese diplomatic sources in Cairo said that China is very concerned with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's visit to China and that they expect full success.
Egypt-China, Politics, 3/30/1999
Qatari Emir to start Asian tour to increase Qatari exports
Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa al-Thani will start an Asian tour on April 6, beginning by visiting Pakistan, India, Thailand, China, Japan and South Korea. The tour also includes the republic of Kazakhstan.
Qatar-International, Politics, 3/30/1999
Mrs. Clinton hails Morocco's local community development efforts
She also praised the actions made in Morocco in favor of the rural world and urged the local inhabitants of the Tasselmante village to carry on their development efforts to preserve the authenticity of their village whose superb architectural style, the first lady said, reflects modern thinking.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 3/30/1999
Rebels kill 83 Sudanese soldiers
The rebel Sudanese People's Liberation Arny said in a statement yesterday that its fighters killed 83 Sudanese soldiers, including nine officers during battles between them.
Sudan, Politics, 3/30/1999
Egyptian - Russian high joint committee reaches agreements
The coming meeting of the Egyptian - Russian high joint committee will address the possibility of establishing an Egyptian - Russian joint bank as well as combating the illegal financial operations, Egyptian Minister of Trade and Supply Ahmed Gowili said during the preparatory meeting for the coming session of the committee.
Egypt-Russia, Politics, 3/30/1999
Israel closes down three Palestinian offices in Jerusalem
Israeli authorities have decided to close down three offices in the occupied city of Al-Quds (Jerusalem), claiming they belong to the Palestinian National Authority, Radio Israel reported.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/30/1999
Demirel denies similarity between Kosovo and Kurdish problem
Turkish President Suleiman Demirel denied yesterday any similarity between the status of Kosovo's Muslims and the Kurds in Turkey.
Turkey, Politics, 3/30/1999
African anti-terrorism draft agreement
The African draft agreement for combating terrorism was nearly finished by a sub-committee from the OAU (Organization of African Unity).
Regional-OAU, Politics, 3/30/1999
Beirut affirms unity of Lebanese, Syrian negotiations
Lebanese Information Minister Anwar Khalil reiterated yesterday that the Lebanese and Syrian peace process tracks are united in negotiations with Israel and attempts to separate these two tracks are efforts to obstruct achieving a just and comprehensive peace.
Lebanon, Politics, 3/30/1999
Abdul Meguid sends message to Annan
Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid sent a communique to United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan, in which Abdul Meguid informed Annan about the decisions of the AL council, at the top of which come the Iraq issue and Lockerbie impasse.
Regional, Politics, 3/30/1999
Opening a branch for Ahli Bank in Shanghai
The chairman of Ahli Bank, Mahmoud Abd El-Aziz, said that after efforts that lasted for two years, the bank obtained from the Chinese monetary authorities the approval of a license to open a branch in Shanghai.
Egypt-China, Politics, 3/30/1999
Diplomat underscores shared political values between Morocco, European states
A Moroccan diplomat underscored at a session of the Italian Parliament that Morocco is not only an economic partner, but it also shares political values with European states.
Morocco-Italy, Politics, 3/30/1999
Ethiopia has yesterday accused Eritrea of launching three successive attacks
Ethiopia-Eritrea, Politics, 3/30/1999
Israelis back pullout from Lebanon, refuse withdrawal from Golan
A poll published Monday by Israel's "Yedeot Aharnout" daily revealed that 55% of Israelis support an immediate and unilateral withdrawal of Israeli troops from south Lebanon.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 3/30/1999
France deplores withdrawal of Morocco's candidate to WTO top post
France deplored the withdrawal of the candidacy of Moroccan Hassan Abouyoub to the post of director general of the World Trade Organization (WTO), said French Cooperation Minister Charles Josselin.
Morocco-France, Politics, 3/30/1999
Saudi FM holds talks in Moscow
Saudi Arabia-Russia, Politics, 3/30/1999
Talks between Bahraini emir and Omani sultan
Bahrain-Oman, Politics, 3/30/1999
Arab League hails EU statement on Palestinian state
The Arab League welcomed on Friday the European Union statement expressing support to the Palestinian people's right to proclaim an independent state.
Palestine, Politics, 3/29/1999
People's front welcomes European position towards self-determination and Palestinian state
Palestine, Politics, 3/29/1999
Hillary Clinton arrives in Marrakesh
She arose early Sunday for a camel trek with daughter Chelsea to watch a brilliant, multi-hued sunrise from the sand dunes.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 3/29/1999
17 million Algerians will elect new president on April 15
The Algerian ambassador in Cairo, Mostafa Sherif, said today in a statement to Egyptian newspaper al-Ahram that the chances of all nominees for the Algerian presidency are equal in the official mass media.
Algeria, Politics, 3/29/1999
Turkish president to visit Doha on Friday
Turkish President Suleiman Demirel is going to pay a two-day working visit to Qatar on Friday at the invitation of Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa al-Thani.
Qatar-Turkey, Politics, 3/29/1999
Damascus praises European stand toward peace process
Damascus considered the stand of the European union toward the Middle East peace process a positive one that agrees with United Nations principals and the basis of international law and that could lead to a just peace in the Middle East.
Syria, Politics, 3/29/1999
Sahrawi republic losing ground, Rwandan FM says
Rwandan minister of foreign affairs and regional cooperation, Ismail Amri Sued, asserted that the conditions wherein the "Sahrawi Republic" (SADR) had been admitted at the Organization of African Unity have changed and that if a vote was organized now, the republic would not glean the same votes as in the past.
Morocco-Rwanda, Politics, 3/29/1999
Husseini warns Israel against closing Beit El-Shark
Faisel al-Husseini, the official charged with the issue of Jerusalem in the Palestinian Authority, asserted that Israel cannot close Beit El-Shark in Jerusalem unless it wants to end the peace process completely.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/29/1999
Speaker of Moroccan House of Representatives tours Maghreb
Speaker of the Moroccan House of Representatives, Abdelouahed Radi, will visit Tunisia and Libya starting this March 31 through April 4.
Morocco-Maghreb, Politics, 3/29/1999
UN: Iraq inspections needed
Iraq-UN, Politics, 3/29/1999
Abdul Meguid: Egyptian position toward Jerusalem has never changed
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 3/29/1999
King Hassan II receives gambian president
Morocco-Gambia, Politics, 3/29/1999
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