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Mubarak to Algeria, Morocco today
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is to start his visit today to Algeria, and Morocco.
Regional-Morocco, Politics, 6/12/1999
King Hassan II - President Mubarak meeting will serve Arab, peace causes
The meeting to be held this weekend in Morocco between King Hassan II and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will serve Arab and peace causes, Moroccan Prime Minister Abderrahmane Youssoufi said.
Morocco-Egypt, Politics, 6/12/1999
Palestinian leadership holds urgent meeting
Palestine, Politics, 6/12/1999
Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates exchange accusations
Amid a UAE - Saudi debate around the Iranian - Saudi closeness, the Gulf Cooperation Council countries' ministers held their high session today in Riyadh, which was to tackle the issue of Iranian - Saudi relations.
Gulf-Gulf, Politics, 6/12/1999
Abbas Madani urges the Algerian armed factions to stop violence
In an important development that is expected to lead to a retreat in violence in Algeria, Sheikh Abbas Madani, head of the prohibited Islamic Salvation Front, urged all the Algerian armed factions to stop their operations to achieve the greatest benefit for the nation.
Algeria, Politics, 6/12/1999
Canadian jurists meet Moroccan Sahrawis in southern Morocco
A delegation of the Canadian Jurists Association for the Respect of Persons' Rights in the World was briefed in Laayoune by Moroccan Sahrawis on human rights abuse allegations against the Polisario separatists in the Tindouf camps (southwestern Algeria).
Morocco-Canada, Politics, 6/12/1999
Preparing to convene a summit between Mubarak and El-Bashir
Sudanese Foreign Minister Mostafa Othman Ismail stated that he discussed with Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa during their meeting in Cairo recently preparations for convening a summit meeting between Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir aimed at resuming relations between the two countries.
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 6/12/1999
Al-Rawabdeh urges Arab states to adopt unified stance regarding Israel
Jordanian Prime Minister Abdul Raouf al-Rawabdeh urged the Arab states to put aside their disputes to overcome the current circumstances and form a unified line able to protect the rights of the Arab nation, adding that it is necessary to unite in order to the return peace process to its nature and to its right course.
Jordan, Politics, 6/12/1999
Libyan, US, UK officials meet
Representatives from Libya, the United States, and Britain met yesterday at United Nations headquarters with UN Secretary General Kofi Annan to discuss the final lifting of UN sanctions, currently suspended, against Libya.
Libya-UN, Politics, 6/12/1999
A dissociation inside the Palestinian police
Palestinian police officers criticized Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, accusing him of treason and saying he is an Israeli agent who is cooperating with Israel and informing them about Arabs, Palestine, Hamas, the Islamic Jihad and the Palestinian opposition.
Palestine, Politics, 6/12/1999
Meeting of the Moroccan - Saudi joint committee delayed
The meeting of sixth session of the Moroccan - Saudi joint committee, which was to start its works today in Riyadh, was delayed to an unspecified date.
Saudi Arabia-Morocco, Politics, 6/12/1999
Nabih Berri concludes visit to Tunisia
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri held a press conference in Tunis last night at the end of his three-day visit, the first of its sort, in which Tunisian President Zein El-Abdin bin Ali received a message from his Lebanese counterpart, Emile Lahoud.
Lebanon-Tunisia, Politics, 6/12/1999
Moroccan media criticize French Le Monde daily
Morocco, Politics, 6/12/1999
Bin Laden calls for killing Americans
Islamic extremist Osama Bin Laden called for targeting US citizens all over the world.
Regional-USA, Politics, 6/12/1999
Receiving candidacy requests for elections of Egyptian Journalists' Union
The Egyptian Journalists' Union starts today to receive the candidacy requests for electing the chief and members of union's council. Requests will be accepted for five days.
Egypt, Politics, 6/12/1999
New Sahara Identification Commission Chairman Takes up Office
The new chairman of the identification commission, Eduardo Vetere, arrived earlier this week in the southern Moroccan Saharan city of Laayoune to prepare the grounds for the resumption of the commission's works by the middle of this month.
Morocco-UN, Politics, 6/12/1999
Moussa receives US ambassador in Cairo
Egypt-USA, Politics, 6/11/1999
Moussa: Egyptian - Algerian summit is in the two states' interest
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa stated that the expected Algerian - Egyptian summit meeting between Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika tomorrow comes amid the meetings between Arab leaders which are important and required to create a mutual understanding of current challenges and Arab joint work.
Egypt-Algeria, Politics, 6/11/1999
Ruler of Bahrain in Jordan tomorrow
Jordan-Bahrain, Politics, 6/11/1999
Libyan, American and British officials meet today at the UN
The first meeting bringing together US and Libyan officials since the severing of diplomatic relations between the two countries some 18 years ago will be held today at the headquarters of the United Nations in New York.
Libya, Politics, 6/11/1999
Egypt opposes regional cooperation before Israeli withdrawal from occupied territories
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa has asserted that reviving the Middle East peace process requires tangible and concrete steps by the next Israeli government in order to carry out what had been reached of agreements and obligations on all tracks according to Madrid bases and the land-for-peace formula.
Egypt, Politics, 6/11/1999
Al-Assad condoles Lahoud on victims of justice palace massacre
Syrian President Hafez al-Assad on Wednesday night spoke on the telephone with Lebanese President Emile Lahoud and expressed condolences to him on the victims of the brutal aggression against the justice palace in Sidon.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 6/11/1999
Gaddafi to visit South Africa on Sunday
Libya-South Africa, Politics, 6/11/1999
Al-Sharaa confers with the US side in the April Committee
Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa on Thursday received Richard Erdman, the chairman of the US delegation to the April Understanding Monitoring Committee and members of the accompanying delegation.
Syria, Politics, 6/11/1999
Sudan, Eritrea to implement Doha agreement
Sudanese Foreign Minister Mustafa Othman Ismael said on Thursday that he will hold a meeting on Sunday in Doha with his Eritrean counterpart in order to begin the executive steps for the reconciliation agreement signed by the Sudanese and Eritrean presidents under the patronage of Qatar.
Sudan-Eritrea, Politics, 6/11/1999
Al-Bashir: The war in the south is the cause of suffering
Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir has asserted that the war in the south is the main reason for political, economic and social problems from which Sudan suffers.
Sudan, Politics, 6/11/1999
European concession in partnership negotiations with Egypt
The vice president of the European Commission, Sir Leon Brittan, announced that the European Union's foreign ministers have agreed to present a comprehensive initiative to settle the unresolved issues in the partnership agreement with Egypt, including agricultural exports, textiles, and ready-made clothes.
Egypt-European Union, Politics, 6/11/1999
Authorization for Egyptian delegation to reach a partnership agreement with Europe
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa announced that an Egyptian delegation to Europe will have some authorization and ideas to present during the meetings to be held on Monday in Brussels for reviewing the final formula of the Egyptian/European partnership agreement's provisions.
Egypt-European Union, Politics, 6/11/1999
UN to force Israel to pay compensation for Qana
A Lebanese daily said on today that the UN General Assembly on Wednesday approved a decision that demanded Israel to pay compensation of US $1.2 million as a result of bombarding Qana in April, 1996.
Lebanon-Israel-UN, Politics, 6/11/1999
Hillary Clinton delays visit
Regional-USA, Politics, 6/11/1999
Russian minister stresses resuming cooperation with Libya
Libya-Russia, Politics, 6/11/1999
On Patrick Seale's visit to Israel
In its report, Israel Radio said that the visit started on June 7 to Israel by British journalist Patrick Seale, the biographer of Syrian President Hafez al-Assad, received great interests from politicians and decision-makers in Israel, especially in light of statements made by Israeli Prime Minister-elect Ehud Barak on reaching a settlement with the Syrian side on the withdrawal from south Lebanon within one year.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 6/11/1999
Endorsing a peace agreement in Kosovo
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa said that after signing this pact, the Kosovo crisis will be moving from stage of a military clash to political settlement and from the measures taken by NATO to measures implemented by United Nations mechanisms.
Egypt-International, Politics, 6/11/1999
International Islamic Federation for Work conference provokes opposition
The International Islamic Federation for Work, chaired by Egyptian trade unionist Jamal al-Banna, completes the works of its two-day general conference today in Geneva, Switzerland.
Regional-International, Politics, 6/11/1999
Iran refuses foreign intervention over arresting spies
Iran has expressed its regret over statements made by certain foreign circles on arresting a group of spies recently in Iran.
Iran, Politics, 6/11/1999
Egypt to host meeting on convening Geneva Convention
Egypt will host on June 14-15 the United Nations international meeting on the convening of the conference on measures to enforce the Fourth Geneva Convention in the occupied Palestinian Territory, including Jerusalem.
Palestine-UN, Politics, 6/11/1999
Oman voices full solidarity with UAE over the three islands
Omani Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Youssef Bin Alawi has voiced Oman's support and full backing for the United Arab Emirates in order to restore the UAE's sovereignty over its three islands of Lesser Tanb, Greater Tanb and Abu Mousa.
Oman-Gulf, Politics, 6/10/1999
Britain lifts embargo from Libya
Britain on Wednesday announced it has lifted the embargo on exporting planes, spare parts and other equipment relating to aviation to Libya.
Libya-UK, Politics, 6/10/1999
Egyptian, Sudanese FMs discuss Sudanese reconciliation efforts
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa met on Wednesday night in Cairo with his Sudanese counterpart, Mustafa Othman Ismael, upon arriving in Cairo from Paris.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 6/10/1999
On the meeting of Sudanese opposition in Asmara
The Sudanese opposition leaders have inclined to avoid discussions on main points of differences in their meeting due to be held in Asmara today and to reach a peaceful solution for the Sudanese crisis.
Sudan, Politics, 6/10/1999
Gaddafi meets with his Liberian counterpart today
Liberian President Charles Taylor arrived in Tripoli today on a visit to Libya during which he will hold discussions with Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi and high-ranking officials regarding African current causes, especially national reconciliation in Sierra Leone and the peace process in the bilateral relations.
Libya-Liberia, Politics, 6/10/1999
Sudan hails Egypt's role in achieving reconciliation
The secretary general of the Sudanese Ministry of Information and Culture, Abass Ibrahim, hailed the role of Egypt and President Mubarak in achieving national reconciliation and maintaining Sudan's unity and the safety of its lands.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 6/10/1999
Rafsanjani praised relations with Saudi Arabia
Former Iranian President Hashami Rafsanjani has praised the relations that currently exist between Iran and Saudi Arabia, stating that these relations are the best in their history.
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 6/10/1999
Mauritanian president receives U.N. Sahara envoy
President Mouaouya Ould Sid Ahmed Taya of Mauritania received on Wednesday the new special representative of the United Nations secretary-general for the Sahara, William Eagleton.
Mauritania-Morocco-UN, Politics, 6/10/1999
Qatari - Palestinian discussions
Palestine-Qatar, Politics, 6/10/1999
Issue of Sebta, Melillia officially raised at latest meeting of Moroccan-Spanish high joint commission
The issue of Sebta and Melillia -- two northern Moroccan cities still under Spanish rule -- was officially raised, for the first time, during the fifth session of the Moroccan-Spanish high joint commission held last April in Madrid, Moroccan minister of foreign affairs and cooperation said.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 6/10/1999
Moussa: Egypt reviews the European partnership agreements
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa said his country is currently reviewing provisions and chapters of the project for a European - Egyptian partnership agreement.
Egypt-European Union, Politics, 6/10/1999
Some 41 prisoners released in Bahrain
The Bahraini authorities have released some 41 prisoners who were arrested during anti-government protest acts. A Bahraini governmental official told reporters that those prisoners were released on Tuesday and the a new shift will be released within the coming two days.
Bahrain, Politics, 6/10/1999
Morocco, a key partner in US-Maghreb relations, Eizenstat says
U.S Undersecretary of State for Economic, Business and Agricultural Affairs Stuart Eizenstat said on Tuesday that Morocco is a key partner in relations between the United States and the Maghreb.
Morocco, Politics, 6/10/1999
UN receives food distribution plan from Iraq
The UN on Wednesday announced that it had received on Tuesday a plan for distributing foodstuffs for the next six months in the course of the oil-for-food agreement with Iraq.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 6/10/1999
Libyan, Zimbabwe officials meet in Tripoli
Libyan assistant secretary for African affairs at the Foreign Ministry, Ali Abdul Salam al-Tureiki, met on Tuesday with the minister of foreign affairs and the minister of state in Zimbabwe, who are visiting Libya.
Libya-Zimbabwe, Politics, 6/10/1999
German-Arab dialogue session held in Rabat
The third session of the Arab-German dialogue on media held in Rabat Tuesday and Wednesday adopted several recommendations, stressing the need to carry on dialogue between European and Mediterranean countries.
Regional-Germany, Politics, 6/10/1999
US new plans to support Iraqi opposition
The US ambassador in charge of coordination with the Iraqi opposition, Frank Ricciardone, on Wednesday visited Abu Dhabi and met with several officials there, including the minister of state for foreign affairs, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed al-Nahyan, and the special advisor for the UAE president, Mane Saeed al-Oteibah.
United Arab Emirates-Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/10/1999
AL, UNDP sign cooperation memorandum
A memorandum of cooperation was signed on Tuesday in Cairo between the Arab League and the UN Development Program with the objective of promoting human development in the Arab region.
Regional, Politics, 6/10/1999
U.N. General Assembly allots $52 million for U.N. Sahara mission
The United Nations General Assembly decided to allot more than $52 million to finance activities of the U.N. mission in charge of supervising the referendum process in the Sahara (MINURSO).
Morocco-UN, Politics, 6/10/1999
Increasing the seats' number of the Tunisian deputies' council
Tunisia, Politics, 6/10/1999
Mediterranean Interior ministers meet in Algeria
Maghreb, Politics, 6/10/1999
Turkey to produce Israeli missiles
Turkey-Israel, Politics, 6/10/1999
Jordan celebrates King Abdullah's investiture
Jordan on Wednesday celebrated the investiture of King Abdullah Bin Hussein. A huge celebration was held on this occasion at the royal palace in the presence of a great number of guests, princes, high-ranking Jordanian state officials, people and party activists and members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Amman.
Jordan, Politics, 6/10/1999
Mubarak to visit Morocco on Saturday
The visit of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to Morocco is to start on Saturday.
Egypt-Morocco, Politics, 6/9/1999
King Abdullah, Sultan Qaboos discuss cooperation, Middle East peace
Jordanian Information Minister Nasser al-Louzi has asserted that talks between King Abdullah of Jordan and Sultan Qaboos Bin Said of Oman revealed identical stances between the two sides towards the importance of making use of the regional and international conditions to revive and reactivate the Middle East peace process on all tracks.
Jordan-Oman, Politics, 6/9/1999
No special problem between Algeria and Morocco, President Bouteflika says
"Algeria has no special problems with brotherly Morocco," Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika said.
Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 6/9/1999
Leaders phone Mubarak to inquire about his health
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak received phone calls from Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi, Morocco's King Hassan II, Syrian President Hafez al-Assad, United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahyan, and Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz to inquire about President Mubarak's health.
Egypt, Politics, 6/9/1999
Islamic figures support truce of Islamic Salvation Army in Algeria
Islamic scholars and intellectuals on Tuesday signed a joint statement in which they welcomed the declaration made by the Islamic Salvation Army to ultimately halt its operations in Algeria.
Algeria-Regional, Politics, 6/9/1999
Discussion for the Sudanese foreign minister in Cairo today
Sudanese - Egyptian official discussions are to be held today at the headquarters of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 6/9/1999
Arab League criticizes American stance toward Libyan sanctions
Indyk said, "We are aware, however, that many Security Council members are anxious to close the chapter of Libya sanctions, and might be prepared to accept Libyan assurances instead of actions. We are not."
Regional-Libya-UN, Politics, 6/9/1999
King Hassan receives constitutional council members
King Hassan II on Tuesday received members of the new Constitutional Council, created by virtue of article 78 of the Constitution.
Morocco, Politics, 6/9/1999
Symposium on development and human rights to conclude today
A three-day regional symposium for human rights and development is to be concluded today.
Regional, Politics, 6/9/1999
Morocco describes its democracy at Development and Human Rights conference
Morocco has managed to foster the democratic process and promote human rights culture, thanks to King Hassan II's wisdom and clearsightedness, Moroccan human rights minister said in Cairo Monday.
Morocco-Regional, Politics, 6/9/1999
Al-Marzouqi and al-Meisteri to be tried on July 5
Tunisia, Politics, 6/9/1999
Bin Jubeir in Cairo
The chairman of the Egyptian's People's Assembly (parliament), Fathi Sorour, held a round of official talks on Tuesday with the chairman of the Shoura council in Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Muhammad Bin Ibrahim Bin Jubeir, and members of the accompanying delegation.
Saudi Arabia-Egypt, Politics, 6/9/1999
U.S embassy transfer to Jerusalem would jeopardize Mideast peace process, Indyk says
The transfer of the U.S embassy from Tel-Aviv to Al-Quds (Jerusalem) would put the Middle-East peace process in peril, said U.S Undersecretary of State for the Near East and North Africa Martin Indyk.
Palestine-USA, Politics, 6/9/1999
Bouteflika: the plight did not affect Algeria
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika stated yesterday that Algeria was not affected or influenced and its people did not surrender despite the severe crisis they suffered from, adding that Algeria is still holding on and standing despite its problems.
Algeria, Politics, 6/9/1999
Morocco denies contacts with Israel
Morocco-Israel, Politics, 6/9/1999
Algerian-Senegalese consultations
President Abdou Diouf of Senegal held in Dakar on Monday evening talks with a visiting Algerian delegation led by former Prime Minister Reda Malek.
Algeria-Senegal, Politics, 6/9/1999
No solution to Al-Quds issue without consulting King Hassan, Palestinian diplomat says
There will be no solution to the issue of Al-Quds (Jerusalem) without consultation with King Hassan II, Palestinian ambassador to Morocco, Wajih Hassan Al-Kacem (Abu Marwane) said.
Palestine-Morocco, Politics, 6/9/1999
Turkey fears Israel having peace with Syria
Israeli army radio on Tuesday reported that the Turkish leaders fear the possibility that Israel Prime Minister-elect Ehud Barak will reduce the level of strategic cooperation between Israel and Turkey.
Israel-Turkey, Politics, 6/9/1999
Algeria calls for meticulous preparation for Maghreban summit
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has called for a meticulous preparation for the Maghreban summit, due next November in Algeria.
Algeria, Politics, 6/9/1999
Sahara referendum is in last stages, James Baker says
The self-determination referendum process in the Sahara is in its last phases, said James Baker, personal envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for the Sahara.
Morocco-UN, Politics, 6/9/1999
Tunisia signs UN memorandum on peacekeeping operations
Tunisia-UN, Politics, 6/9/1999
Sudanese - Eriterian committee to meet on Sunday
The Sudanese - Eritrean joint committee is to begin meeting on Sunday in Doha, Qatar, aiming at agreeing upon measures concerning carrying out the Doha agreement that the Sudanese and Eritrean presidents signed in May.
Sudan-Eritrea, Politics, 6/9/1999
Sanaa denies mediation to free leader of extremists
Yemen, Politics, 6/9/1999
Olmert nominates himself to Likud's chairmanship
Jerusalem Mayor Ehud Omert announced his intention to nominate himself for chairmanship of Israel's right-wing Likud party.
Israel, Politics, 6/9/1999
Demirel to visit Egypt during the last week of July
Egypt-Turkey, Politics, 6/9/1999
Seale confers with Israeli president
Israel, Politics, 6/9/1999
Algerian people may go through a referendum
Algeria, Politics, 6/9/1999
Saudi crown prince receives a message from Argentine president
Saudi Arabia-Argentina, Politics, 6/9/1999
Barak confers with British journalist
Israel, Politics, 6/9/1999
Bin Laden to be interviewed on al-Jazira satellite station
AFP quoted the Qatari al-Jazira satellite station as saying on Tuesday that Islamist Osama Bin Laden, who was classified by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation on the list of the ten most wanted criminals in the world will make a statement to the station tomorrow.
Regional-USA, Politics, 6/9/1999
Lebanese president confers with chairman of the US delegation to understanding committee
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 6/9/1999
Jordan celebrates King Abdullah's investiture
Jordan, Politics, 6/9/1999
Libya and Sierra Leone discuss African issues
Libya-Sierra Leone, Politics, 6/9/1999
Saudi crown prince talks on the telephone with President Mubarak
Egypt-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 6/9/1999
Emir of Kuwait confers with UAE information minister
Kuwait-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 6/9/1999
Mubarak postpones visit to Algeria, Morocco
Egypt-Maghreb, Politics, 6/8/1999
Saudi Arabia, Qatar end border disputes
Saudi Arabia-Qatar, Politics, 6/8/1999
King Abdullah, Sultan Qaboos meet in Aqaba
Jordan-Oman, Politics, 6/8/1999
GCC chief mediates between UAE and Saudi Arabia
Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary General Jamil al-Hujeilan arrived today in Abu Dhabi coming from Riyadh in a short visit to the United Arab Emirates, his first leg of a tour which will cover the GCC member states.
United Arab Emirates-Gulf, Politics, 6/8/1999
AL secretary to visit Syria
Syria-Regional, Politics, 6/8/1999
Report: Syrian conditions for resuming negotiations with Israel
A Jordanian weekly has said, quoting European sources, that Damascus has set four conditions to resuming negotiations with Israel, adding that these conditions were told to the European Union Middle East peace process envoy, Miguel Moratinos.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 6/8/1999
Al-Assad receives British envoy
Syrian President Hafez al-Assad on Monday received Lord Michael Levy, member of the British House of Lords, who is also the special envoy and advisor for the British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Syria-UK, Politics, 6/8/1999
Iraq, Middle East peace discussed by Chirac and Qatari crown prince
Qatari Crown Prince Sheikh Jasem Bin Hamad al-Thani held talks on Monday in Paris with French President Jacques Chirac and Prime Minister Lionel Jospin.
Qatar-France, Politics, 6/8/1999
Algerian minister of information: Terrorism no longer has a future
In a statement to El-Ahram Egyptian newspaper today, Algerian Minister of Communication, Culture and Government Spokesman Abdelaziz Rahabi said that terrorism has been defeated militarily and does not have a future or form a danger to the state.
Algeria, Politics, 6/8/1999
Disputes in Egyptian opposition parties on reelecting Mubarak
the absence of the Nasserist Party's representative in the parliament, Sameh Ashour, from the session for nominating president Mubarak sparked wide resentment between organizations supporting the party's decision to oppose renewing Mubarak's election.
Egypt, Politics, 6/8/1999
UAE Cabinet decisions
United Arab Emirates, Politics, 6/8/1999
Mubarak confers with UN human rights commissioner
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Monday received UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson, in the presence of Egyptian Minister of Insurance and Social Security Mervat Tellawi.
Egypt-UN, Politics, 6/8/1999
Egypt renews support for the Palestinian cause
Egyptian and Palestinian officials concluded yesterday meetings of the joint high committee under the chairmanship of Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa and Palestinian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Nabil Shaath that followed the meetings of the preparatory committee held from March 14 - 16, 1999.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 6/8/1999
Tunis frees al-Marzouki
Tunisia, Politics, 6/8/1999
A delegation from US congress urges on supporting the rebel movement in South Sudan
Sudan-USA, Politics, 6/8/1999
Abdul Meguid, UN commissioner discuss continued Israeli human rights violations
Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid discussed yesterday with Mary Robinson, the UN's high commissioner for human rights, the continued Israeli violations of Arab human rights in the occupied territories.
Regional, Politics, 6/8/1999
Iran's strides towards maintaining relations with the Arab states
Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi has reiterated the importance of fostering relations between Iran and the Arab and Islamic states. In statements he made in Tehran on Monday, the Iranian foreign minister added that Iran has taken important steps in this regard and that it is ready to develop its relations with the Arab and Islamic states, with no exception.
Iran-Regional, Politics, 6/8/1999
Mubarak refuses regional economic conference before progress in Mideast peace
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said he has refused an initiative by the chairman of the World Economic Forum to establish a Middle East economic conference before achieving a genuine progress in the Middle East peace process.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 6/8/1999
Palestinian official and the Arab five-summit member
Palestinian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Nabil Shaath said that Syria is not ready yet for a five-member Arab summit meeting, "Therefore works with Syria should take new forms of coordination on the level of the Foreign Ministry or on the level of bilateral relations to reach an Arab summit."
Palestine, Politics, 6/8/1999
On meetings between President al-Assad, Crown Prince Abdullah in Damascus
The Paris-based al-Muharrir News has said that Syrian President Hafez al-Assad and Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz agreed during their talks held last week in Damascus to convene a Syrian, Saudi and Egyptian summit that would prepare for convening a comprehensive Arab summit.
Syria-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 6/8/1999
Barak confirms his trust in forming coalition government
Israeli Prime Minister-elect Ehud Barak expressed his trust in his ability to form a strong coalition government during the remaining four weeks of the period available to him according to the constitution.
Israel, Politics, 6/8/1999
Report: Messages from Iraqis held in Kuwait
An Iraqi weekly said on Monday that the Iraqi Red Crescent Society during May received some "364 messages from Iraqis held in Kuwaiti jails."
Iraq-Kuwait, Politics, 6/8/1999
Gaddafi to visit South Africa next week
Gaddafi will discuss with South African President Nelson Mandela the development of the situation in Africa continent, the current wars on the African continent, as well as the African summit that will be held in Algeria.
Libya-South Africa, Politics, 6/8/1999
US - Middle Eastern five-member summit
Egyptian diplomatic sources indicated that Presidents of Egypt, Jordan, Palestine and Israel will take part in the said summit which will concentrate on drawing a coordination mechanism towards reactivating the Middle East peace process on the Palestinian track.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 6/8/1999
War erupts over exports between Egypt and the European Union
A war over exports between Egypt and the European Union has erupted, as Cairo decided to halt imports of chicken and eggs coming from EU countries, aiming at protecting the Egyptian consumer.
Egypt-European Union, Politics, 6/8/1999
Lebanese Premier receives a cable from Iranian FM
Lebanese Premier and Foreign Minister Salim al-Hoss on Monday received a cable from Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi in which he congratulated Lebanon on the victory in liberated the town of Jezzine.
Lebanon-Iran, Politics, 6/8/1999
Report: Further US backing to Iraqi opposition
The paper reported that Washington is now exerting efforts to create contact channels with the Iraqi people, adding that the US support concentrates on developments after the "possible toppling " of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.
Iraq-Turkey-USA, Politics, 6/8/1999
US welcomes Kuwait copyright legislation
Kuwait-USA, Politics, 6/8/1999
Syria denies having secret communications with Barak
Syria denounced Israeli reports which it said aimed at creating questions about Damascus's position toward the basis of resuming negotiations with Tel Aviv.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 6/8/1999
Successful discussions for Mubarak and Abdullah
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz headed a concluding discussion session attended by members of the Saudi and Egyptian delegation.
Egypt-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 6/7/1999
Algerian Islamic Salvation Army throws down its weapons
The Algerian Islamic Salvation Army, the military wing of the prohibited Islamic Salvation Front, said it is absolutely stopping violence and armed actions against the government.
Algeria, Politics, 6/7/1999
Hilary Clinton to visit Palestinian areas on June 25
Palestinian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Nabil Shaath said US first lady Hillary Clinton will visit the Palestinian areas on June 25 and that the two-day visit comes as part of a tour, during which she will visit Jordan and Israel.
Palestine-USA, Politics, 6/7/1999
UAE warns Gulf states of Iran
The United Arab Emirates has warned the Gulf Cooperation Council member states against strengthening their relations with Iran.
United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 6/7/1999
Moroccan human rights minister meets Arab League chief
Moroccan Human Rights Minister Mohamed Aujjar conferred Sunday in Cairo with Arab League Secretary General, Esmat Abdul Meguid, on Morocco's human rights experience and efforts to promote democracy and rule of the law.
Morocco, Politics, 6/7/1999
Emir of Bahrain pardons a group of security criminals
The emir of Bahrain, Sheikh Hamad Bin Issa al-Khaleifa, has released a pardon for a group of detained persons who were involved in "security crimes against the society during the acts of violence took place in the country during the past years."
Bahrain, Politics, 6/7/1999
Burkina Faso will continue to press for exclusion of Sahrawi republic from OAU
Burkina Faso said it will continue to press for the exclusion from the Organization of African Unity (OAU) of the Sahrawi Republic (SADR), self-proclaimed by the Polisario.
Morocco-Burkina Faso, Politics, 6/7/1999
Preparations for convening 35th African summit in Algeria
Algeria, Politics, 6/7/1999
Jordanian king meets with Syrian transport minister
The Syrian minister told the king about what was agreed upon during the meetings of the Syrian and Jordanian sides and the results of works of the general assembly of the Syrian-Jordanian Maritime Transport Company (SJMTC) and the Syrian Jordanian Company for Maritime Navigation (SJCMN).
Jordan-Syria, Politics, 6/7/1999
U.N. resumes identification of Sahara referendum would-be voters on June 15
The United Nations will resume the identification of would-be voters in the Sahara referendum on June 15, Moroccan Interior Minister Driss Basri announced.
Morocco, Politics, 6/7/1999
Moussa meets with US ambassador to Israel
Walker said after the meeting that he reviewed with Moussa the situation in the area in light of the latest developments in Israel, adding that he conveyed special remarks regarding Israeli Prime Minister-elect Ehud Barak's tendencies and the future of the peace process in light of these tendencies.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 6/7/1999
President al-Assad receives credentials of 11 ambassadors accredited in Damascus
Syrian President Hafez al-Assad on Sunday at al-Chaab palace received the new ambassadors of eleven states who handed him their credentials as ambassadors for their countries to Syria.
Syria-International, Politics, 6/7/1999
Shaath: We will determine the date of the state's declaration soon
The Arab committee concerned with the formula of the Palestinian constitution convened a meeting under the chairmanship of Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid that was attended by Palestinian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Nabil Shaath.
Palestine, Politics, 6/7/1999
Barak and a peace plan with Syria
Orient Radio's correspondent in the occupied Arab territories quoted Israeli press sources as saying that Israeli Prime Minister-elect Ehud Barak has a plan ready, built on a many-stage schedule, for making peace with Syria.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 6/7/1999
Iraq confirms readiness to normalize relations with Kuwait, Saudi Arabia
Nizar Hamdoum, the under secretary of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry, stated that his country will not cooperate with the UN Security Council for free, saying that uplifting the sanctions imposed on Iraq is considered a condition for future cooperation with the council.
Iraq, Politics, 6/7/1999
King Abdullah invited to visit Yemen
Jordan-Yemen, Politics, 6/7/1999
El-Merghany visits Saudi Arabia
Mohammed Othman El-Merghani, head of the Sudanese opposition Democratic Unionist Party, headed to Jeddah on Saturday to meet with Saudi officials and to inform them on the results of his external tours.
Sudan-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 6/7/1999
Report: Syrian-US contacts to revive the Middle East peace process
An Egyptian weekly said on Sunday that Syrian-US contacts have been made during the past few days with the objective of revive the Middle East peace process following the formation of the new Israeli government.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 6/7/1999
Qatari crown prince heads for France
Qatar-France, Politics, 6/7/1999
Efforts fail to convince King Abdullah to visit Iraq
Leading sources in the Jordanian opposition told the Kuwaiti daily al-Rai al-Am on Sunday that attempts made by Baghdad's pro-Jordanian Baath Party have failed to convince other opposition parties to call on King Abdullah to visit Iraq.
Jordan-Iraq, Politics, 6/7/1999
Jordanian Premier confers with British official
During the meeting, al-Rawabdeh stressed his government's desire to strengthen relations with Britain. He expressed his appreciation for the understanding and backing shown by Blair's government and the sympathy concerning the economic situation in Jordan.
Jordan-UK, Politics, 6/7/1999
Morocco determined to fructify cooperation with African countries
Morocco said it was determined to fructify economic cooperation with five African countries toured last week by Moroccan Prime Minister, Abderrahmane Youssoufi.
Morocco-Africa, Politics, 6/7/1999
Newspaper reports new Israeli government's guidelines
An Israeli newspaper reported yesterday on the outline of the policy of the future Israeli government chaired by Prime Minister-elect Ehud Barak.
Israel, Politics, 6/7/1999
EU Middle East envoy denies secret talks between Syria, Israel
The European Union's Middle East peace process envoy, Miguel Moratinos, has denied any secret negotiations between Syria and the Israeli government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last year.
Syria-European Union, Politics, 6/7/1999
In Asmara, Sudanese opposition leaders discuss draft agreements with government
The meeting of the Sudanese Democratic National Alliance comprising opposition leaders, chaired by Mohamed Othman El-Merghani is to be held today in Asmara to discuss a draft agreement presented by the Sudanese government.
Sudan, Politics, 6/7/1999
Iraq reiterates non-cooperation with inspection teams formed by UN Security Council
Iraq restated that it will not cooperate with the different committees formed by the United Nations Security Council to discuss the Iraq issue unless economic sanctions are fully lifted.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 6/7/1999
Sultan of Oman visits Jordan today
Jordan-Oman, Politics, 6/7/1999
Escalated armed attacks to topple Saddam inside Iraq
The London-based al-Sharq al-Awsat daily revealed, according to Iraqi sources it described as well-informed, that there is a political organization inside Iraq which works to topple the "regime" by means of armed struggle.
Iraq, Politics, 6/7/1999
Ethiopian attack against Somali city
An armored Ethiopian contingent on Sunday attacked the city of Board Hudo, in southern Somalia following fierce battles that enabled the Ethiopians to control the city of Luke.
Somalia-Ethiopia, Politics, 6/7/1999
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