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Report: Arab states condemn Israeli aggression on Lebanon
Arab reactions denounced the repeated Israeli shelling to vital areas in Lebanon due to which 8 civilians were killed and 86 were injured, while 5 bridges and electric stations were destroyed.
Lebanon-Regional, Politics, 6/26/1999
Sheikh Zayed, Gaddafi held telephone conversation
United Arab Emirates-Libya, Politics, 6/26/1999
Mubarak denounces Israeli raid, describes it as an aggression obstructing peace
Egypt-Lebanon, Politics, 6/26/1999
Islamic states' delegations denounce Israeli shelling of south Lebanon
At the conclusion of its works yesterday, the 11th general conference of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs urged the international community to implement UN Security Council resolutions and peace agreements regarding Israel's withdrawal from Golan and south Lebanon.
Regional-Lebanon, Politics, 6/26/1999
Jordan condemns Israel aggression against Lebanon
Jordanian Foreign Minister Abdul Illah al-Khatib has condemned the Israeli air raids against Lebanon. He said these raids are a grave escalation to conditions in the region.
Jordan-Lebanon, Politics, 6/26/1999
Report: Israel plans to withdraw from Hasbaya
A Kuwaiti daily has reported an Israeli plan to withdraw from Hasbaya al-Arqoub during the next month of August in a similar withdrawal to that which took place in Jezzine.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 6/26/1999
Spain suspends some 27 Moroccans
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 6/26/1999
Arab parliamentary union meets on Sunday in Damascus
The Secretary General of the Arab Parliamentary Union, Noureddine Bushkouh, said on Thursday in Damascus that the APU will hold its 34th session on Sunday.
Regional, Politics, 6/26/1999
Kuwait informs Arab League of its consent for Dutch - British draft on Iraq
Kuwait officially informed the Arab League of its consent to the Dutch - British draft for suspending the sanctions imposed on Iraq.
Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 6/26/1999
Morocco to attend conference of emerging democracies in Yemen
A large Moroccan delegation will attend a conference of emerging democracies to be held this June 27-30 in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa.
Regional-Morocco, Politics, 6/26/1999
Bouteflika visiting Switzerland today
A statement from the Algerian presidency that was broadcast yesterday said that President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is heading today to Switzerland to participate in the 10th session of the Crans Montana Forum.
Algeria, Politics, 6/26/1999
Moroccan authorities cancels International conference on human rights
Morocco-International, Politics, 6/26/1999
Yemen welcomes Mubarak's call for convening the Arab summit
Yemen approved the call directed by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to convene an expanded Arab summit that discusses peace challenges in the area and Arab solidarity.
Yemen-Regional, Politics, 6/26/1999
Egyptian president starts visit to USA
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak left on Saturday for the United States on a six-day working visit for talks with US President Bill Clinton over developments of the Middle East peace process and bilateral relations.
Egypt, Politics, 6/26/1999
Jordanian, Lebanese premiers meet on bilateral issues
Lebanese Prime Minister Salim al-Hoss and his Jordanian counterpart, Abdul Raouf al-Rawabdeh, on Friday reviewed the Israeli attacks currently taking place in Lebanon.
Lebanon-Jordan, Politics, 6/26/1999
Chinese business delegation to visit Cairo on Thursday
A Chinese economic delegation from the Chinese province Guangdong comprising 24 businessmen is to arrive on Thursday in Cairo to discuss areas of economic, investment and commercial cooperation with Egypt in the framework of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's invitation to Chinese businessmen during his recent visit to Peking to establish joint export and investment projects in different fields.
Egypt-China, Politics, 6/26/1999
King of Morocco grants pardon to 1,072 convicts
On the occasion of the birthday of the prophet (Aid-Al Mawlid), Morocco's King Hassan II granted pardon to 1,072 convicts, including persons held in prison and others who are free.
Morocco, Politics, 6/26/1999
Palestinian Authority officially invited to attend Geneva conference
The Palestinian National Authority (PNA) received an official invitation from the Swiss authorities to attend the Geneva conference, scheduled for next July 15, PNA Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Nabil Shaath said on Saturday.
Palestine-International, Politics, 6/26/1999
Iranian official meets El-Azhar sheikh, Egyptian Mufti
Egypt-Iran, Politics, 6/26/1999
Arab symposium for international law: Working on evacuating Middle East from mass destruction weapons
The second Arab symposium for international humanitarian law and supervision on weapons, including weapons of mass destruction, concluded its work yesterday evening, as it underlined continuing Arab concern from all Arab League members states with the international humanitarian law and expressing severe anxiety toward the existence and deployment of nuclear weapons in the area.
Regional, Politics, 6/26/1999
Israeli defense minister threatens to continue attacks against Lebanon
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 6/26/1999
Hizbullah threatens to shell Israel with Katyushas
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 6/26/1999
Morocco earmarks $350 million to fight drought effects
Morocco has earmarked US $350 million (3.5 billion DH) to fight drought effects, Moroccan Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Habib El Malki, announced on Friday.
Morocco, Politics, 6/26/1999
EU Middle East peace envoy calls for self-control
Lebanon-Israel-European Union, Politics, 6/26/1999
Tribal confrontation in Somalia
Somalia, Politics, 6/26/1999
Israeli terrorism leaves 8 Lebanese dead, electric stations blown
Israeli war planes on Thursday carried out a series of raids against bridges and the electricity network in Lebanon. The bombardment resulted in killing six Lebanese civilians and wounding 10 others.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 6/25/1999
On the Israeli terrorist attacks on Lebanon
US officials were surprised by the large-scale Israeli aggression against Lebanon. They rushed immediately to contact officials in Israel, Syria and Lebanon to halt the escalation.
Lebanon-International, Politics, 6/25/1999
200 companies in Egypt Expo fair in Paris
The French - Egyptian Businessmen's Association decided to organize a fair for Egyptian products, Egypt Expo, in Paris in spring 2000, like the France Expo fair took place in Cairo during May, opened by French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin.
Egypt-France, Politics, 6/25/1999
High-ranking French official arrives in Damascus tomorrow
US Undersecretary of State for Near East Affairs Martin Indyk held talks on Thursday in Paris with officials at the French Foreign Ministry, including the director of the Middle East and North Africa department, Eve Oban.
Syria-France, Politics, 6/25/1999
Al-Sharaa confers with British minister of state in London
Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa met on Thursday morning in London with British Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Hoon, upon al-Sharaa's transit stop in his way back to Damascus from Canada.
Syria-UK, Politics, 6/25/1999
Algerian - Moroccan borders to opened in August
The Algerian daily al-Khabar announced on Thursday that Algerian - Moroccan land borders will be opened during August.
Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 6/25/1999
Oman: A conflict between two parties
Oman's chairman of the State Council, Sheikh Hamoud al-Harithi, has denied limiting the role played by the Shoura Council since the establishment of the State Council in 1996. He added that he backs public elections through direct voting "at the proper time and gradually."
Oman, Politics, 6/25/1999
GCC foreign ministers to meet in Riyadh in July
Gulf, Politics, 6/25/1999
Eritrea holds Ethiopia responsible for continued fighting
Eritrea-Ethiopia, Politics, 6/25/1999
Arab parliamentary union meets on Sunday in Damascus
Regional, Politics, 6/25/1999
Iranian FM in Sudan today
Sudan-Iran, Politics, 6/25/1999
A message from Malaysian FM for his Qatari counterpart
Qatar-Malaysia, Politics, 6/25/1999
Arab Development Fund warns against increasing shortage in water resources
A report issued by the Arab Development Fund warned against the increaing lack of the water resources available in the Arab states and the increasing demand for water in the future.
Regional, Politics, 6/25/1999
Iraq agrees to receive UN experts to exterminate poisons
The representative of the United Nations' secretary general in Baghdad, Prakash Shah, announced on Thursday that Iraq has agreed to receive a UN team in order to eliminate poisons left by UNSCOM inspectors in their offices in Baghdad.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 6/25/1999
EU Middle East envoy statements on peace
The European Union's special envoy for the Middle East peace process, Miguel Angel Moratinos, said he will visit the Palestinian Authority and Israel following the formation by Ehud Barak of the new Israeli government on June 28.
Regional-European Union, Politics, 6/25/1999
British - Sudanese relations to reexchange ambassador
British Minister of State for Middle East Affairs Geoffrey Hoon on Wednesday held a round of talks with the first secretary of the Sudanese Foreign Ministry, Hassan Abidin, in London, aimed at restoring relations between the two countries to the level of ambassadors after a cessation following the US strikes against the Sudanese al-Shefaa medicinal factory.
Sudan-UK, Politics, 6/25/1999
Mission from the Japanese cooperation fund to visit Egypt
A mission from the Japanese Fund for Economic Cooperation will arrive in Cairo on July 4 for a 10- day visit to discuss increasing Japan's contributions to development projects in Egypt, said diplomatic sources in the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.
Egypt-Japan, Politics, 6/25/1999
King Abdullah confers with Hariri
Jordanian King Abdullah Bin Hussein met on Wednesday in Amman with former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, who is making a private visit to Jordan.
Jordan-Lebanon, Politics, 6/25/1999
A report about drugs in the Arab states
A security report recommended that Arab states producing drugs must destroy illegal plants and different kinds of drugs and to ask the rich countries to share their experiences and for technical support, financial help.
Regional, Politics, 6/25/1999
Jordanian prime minister starts visit to Beirut
Jordan-Lebanon, Politics, 6/25/1999
Mubarak heads to Washington on Saturday
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will start on June 26 an official visit to Washington, during which he will meet with U.S President Bill Clinton to discuss the Mubarak - Gore draft and the US aid presented to Egypt.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 6/24/1999
Emir of Bahrain meets Sheikh Zayed
United Arab Emirates-Bahrain, Politics, 6/24/1999
Al-Assad: Barak is strong, sincere and wants peace; Barak: Durable peace with an agreement with Syria
Syria-Israel, Politics, 6/24/1999
Algerian president wishes Moroccan premier prompt recovery
President Abdelaziz Bouteflika of Algeria has sent a message to Moroccan Premier Abderrahmane Youssoufi wishing him prompt recovery following the surgery operation he underwent last Sunday
Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 6/24/1999
Rabat expects very near opening of relations with Algeria
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 6/24/1999
Oman not to mediate between Syria and Israel
Omani Minister of Information Abdul Aziz al-Ruwas has asserted that the change in the Israeli attitude towards the peace process under the government of Ehud Barak, is a set precondition to resume contacts between Muscat and Israel.
Oman-Regional, Politics, 6/24/1999
Al-Sharaa meets Canadian prime minister
Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien on Wednesday in Ottawa received Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa who conveyed to Chretien a message from Syrian President Hafez al-Assad pertaining to bilateral relations between Syria and Canada and current developments concerning the peace process.
Syria-Canada, Politics, 6/24/1999
Arafat in Cairo today to discuss peace developments with Mubarak
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat will arrive in Cairo today to hold talks with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak concerning recent developments in the Middle East peace process.
Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 6/24/1999
Saudi - Yemeni committee on border demarcation concludes latest session
A joint statement was released on this occasion which said that, "Talks were held in atmospheres of understanding," and that field technical teams will resume their works in monitoring the 29th border marks stated in the reports of borders concerning al-Taif agreement.
Saudi Arabia-Yemen, Politics, 6/24/1999
Moroccan foreign minister in Madrid
Moroccan minister of foreign affairs and cooperation, Mohamed Benaissa, arrived in Madrid on Wednesday for a three-day official visit to Spain at the invitation of his Spanish peer Abel Matutes.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 6/24/1999
Jordanian minister highlights excellent ties with Syria
Jordanian Foreign Minister Abdul Illah al-Khatib has described Jordanian - Syrian relations as excellent.
Jordan-Regional, Politics, 6/24/1999
Tehran criticizes US claims concerning Iranian defense programs
The Iranian Defense Ministry has strongly criticized US claims concerning Iranian defense programs. It stressed that the attempts made to promote these claims are groundless and that they are rather an attempt to obstruct the development of relations and the atmosphere of confidence in the Gulf region.
Iran-Gulf-USA, Politics, 6/24/1999
Indyk, Gulf foreign secretaries discuss means of countering Iranian threats
US Undersecretary of State for Near East affairs Martin Indyk said the US and the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council are concerned over the non-traditional armament programs in Iran and Iran's production of ballistic missiles.
Gulf-USA, Politics, 6/24/1999
Israel evacuates its office in Qatar
The Israeli Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday that its trade mission in Qatar will evacuate its premises following a dispute with the owner of the place.
Qatar-Israel, Politics, 6/24/1999
No agreement reached between Iraqi Kurds in Washington
The US State Department said on Wednesday that the delegations of the Kurdistan Democratic Party led by Mesoud al-Barzani and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan led by Jalal Talibani have not yet reached an agreement and that their talks which started in Washington one month before are still continuing.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/24/1999
Iranian FM arrives in Sudan tomorrow
During his three-day visit, the Iranian minister will meet with Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, Sudanese Parliament Speaker Hassan al-Turabi, and other Sudanese officials.
Sudan, Politics, 6/24/1999
Baghdad: UN envoy discusses oil-for-food agreement
He said his country is ready to establish direct talks with parties which oppose the Iraqi stance, adding that the best way to illuminate their concern is a responsible and calm discussion
Iraq, Politics, 6/24/1999
Pope Shenuda: No persecution of Copts, and we do not accept foreign intervention
Pope Shenuda III of Alexandria said, "The country does not practice persecution against the Coptics and our relations are distinguished with all officials in the country."
Egypt, Politics, 6/24/1999
Iraq: Any proposal on removing sanctions needs our comsultation
Iraq reiterated its opposition to the British draft proposal presented to the United Nations Security Council regarding the sanctions imposed on Iraq, a proposal described by Iraqi Vice President Taha Yassin Ramadan as a clear interference in Iraq's internal affairs.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 6/24/1999
Britain hopeful of restoring full diplomatic relations with Sudan
Britain said Wednesday that it was hopeful that full normal diplomatic relations will be restored with Sudan following a meeting held on Wednesday between British Foreign Office Minister Geoffrey Hoon and Sudanese permanent under-secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Hassan Abdin, MAP reported.
Sudan-UK, Politics, 6/24/1999
Arab League warns against Israeli armament programs
Abdul Meguid added that Israel's position in refusing to join the NPT and to subjugate its nuclear institutions to investigations adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency constitutes a great concern to the Arab states, a matter which would affect prospects for coexistence and peace in the region.
Regional, Politics, 6/24/1999
Palestinian-U.S. committees to start meeting
A number of U.S.-Palestinian committees met in Ramallah on Wednesday to discuss means to boost cooperation in various domains, and to speed up payment of promised U.S. aid to the Palestinian people.
Palestine, Politics, 6/24/1999
Three Lebanese civilians wounded in south Lebanon by Israeli forces
Three Lebanese civilians were wounded on Wednesday as a result of Israeli raids and bombardments which targeted several villages in south Lebanon. In retaliation, the Lebanese resistance carried out a series of operations against the Israeli positions and announced it had killed an officer of a ranking position in the pro-Israeli South Lebanon Army militia, Youssef Atawi when an explosive charge went off on Masharoun road.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 6/24/1999
Al-Hoss: No unilateral agreement with Israel; no merger for SLA troops in the army
Lebanon, Politics, 6/24/1999
Israeli-Arab millionaire distributes tens of bullet-proof vests in Knesset
An Arab Israeli millionaire on Wednesday distributed bulletproof vests to the 10 Arab members of the Israeli Knesset.
Israel, Politics, 6/24/1999
Security Council calls for Eritrea - Ethiopia ceasefire
Eritrea-Ethiopia-UN, Politics, 6/24/1999
All Moroccan-Spanish thorny issues were reviewed, says speaker of Moroccan upper legislative chamber
Speaker of the Moroccan chamber of advisors (upper chamber of parliament), Mohamed Jalal Essaid, who wound up on Wednesday a working visit to Spain, said all thorny issues were covered with serenity and transparency in the talks he held in Madrid.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 6/24/1999
Egyptian ministers' council examines outcome of president Mubarak's visit to Morocco
The Egyptian ministers' council examined Wednesday the outcome of the visit president Hosni Mubarak paid to Morocco earlier this month to co-chair with King Hassan II the third meeting of the Moroccan-Egyptian high joint commission.
Egypt-Morocco, Politics, 6/24/1999
El-Mehdar calls on followers not to launch attacks in Yemen
Yemen, Politics, 6/24/1999
Egypt is the first regional country using natural gas for cars
Egypt, Politics, 6/24/1999
Salvation Front Leaders support support BuTaflika's efforts for national reconciliation
Algeria, Politics, 6/23/1999
Algeria: We will end problems with Morocco
Algerian interior minister, Abdelmalek Sellal, said his country has issued instructions to put relations with Morocco back on track. Instructions were given "to rapidly make relations with Morocco denser," Sellal told MAP bureau in Algiers.
Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 6/23/1999
Algerian minister: We have no choice but to achieve nation reconciliation
Algeria, Politics, 6/23/1999
Syrian government restores financial thefts
Syrian Minister of Justice Muhammad Khaled Maheym said on Tuesday that the Syrian government restored a total of some 114 million Syrian pounds (US $ 2.5 million) as part of total financial thefts that took place in the governmental bodies during 1998.
Syria, Politics, 6/23/1999
Moves underway to bring back Moroccan-Algerian relations to normal course, Basri says
"Moves are currently conducted on both sides to bring back (Moroccan-Algerian) relations to their normal course," said Moroccan minister of the interior, Driss Basri.
Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 6/23/1999
Bouteflika receives warm brotherly message from King Hassan
King Hassan II has sent President Abdelaziz Bouteflika of Algeria "a warm, brotherly and exhaustive" message.
Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 6/23/1999
New Syrian embassy inaugurated in Ottawa
Syria-Canada, Politics, 6/23/1999
Syria supports Sahara as Moroccan territory
Syrian ambassador in Morocco, Ali Hassan, said his country supports the Sahara as Moroccan territory.
Syria-Morocco, Politics, 6/23/1999
AL ready to host Somali reconciliation conference
Somalia, Politics, 6/23/1999
U.S., European envoys start regional tour
An Arab official source told ArabicNews.com that the US and European envoys for the Middle East peace process will start a tour in the region soon that will include countries concerned with the peace process, including Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Israel and the Palestinian territories.
Regional, Politics, 6/23/1999
El-Baz: Mubarak and Clinton to focus on the peace process
Osama El-Baz, the political advisor of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak stated that the U.S.A is a responsible partner in peace process and that the anticipated discussions between Mubarak and U.S. President Bill Clinton will tackle the peace process and the importance of pushing it forward.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 6/23/1999
Al-Assad, Chirac review Middle East developments
Syrian President Hafez al-Assad on Tuesday received a telephone call from President Jacques Chirac of France. Talks dealt with several issues of concern, including the Middle East peace process and efforts exerted for reviving it.
Syria-France, Politics, 6/23/1999
Egypt's Mufti urges Iraq to admit being wrong
Egyptian Mufti Nasr Faid Wasel called on the Arab states to avoid hastiness in convening an Arab summit so that they do not emerge from it more torn.
Egypt, Politics, 6/23/1999
Jerusalem Mufti says Israel is forcing Jerusalem away from its Arab identity
Sheikh Ekrema Sabria, general Mufti of Jerusalem, warned against Israel's attempts to Judaize the city of Jerusalem.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 6/23/1999
Limited ministerial reshuffle in Qatar
Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani on Tuesday made a limited ministerial reshuffle according to which the minister of agriculture and agrarian reform, Ali Bin Saeed al-Khayarin, left the ministry and was replaced by Ali Bin Muhammad al-Khater.
Qatar, Politics, 6/23/1999
Moussa: Egypt - US relations should be separate from Egypt - Israel relations
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa, in the United States prior to the official visit of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, told members of the Arab community in Detroit, Michigan that US relations with Egypt should not be contingent on Egyptian relations with Israel.
Egypt, Politics, 6/23/1999
Morocco seeks to devise strategy to fight corruption
Moroccan general affairs minister, Ahmed Lahlimi, called for devising a strategy to fight corruption that botches development efforts in Morocco.
Morocco, Politics, 6/23/1999
UAE president receives a message from Arafat
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahyan on Tuesday received a message from Palestinian President Yasser Arafat pertaining to developments in the Middle East peace process, the current Arab situation and relations between the UAE and the Palestinian Authority.
Palestine-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 6/23/1999
Egypt, Bahrain stress peace basics; relations with Iran
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Bahraini Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Issa al-Khaleifa have called on the next Israeli government to resume the Middle East peace process and implement signed agreements and obligations on all tracks.
Egypt-Bahrain, Politics, 6/23/1999
Saddam Hussein pardons university professors who left Baghdad illegally
Iraqi President Saddam Hussein said that university professors who left home illegitimately can return home without fearing being exposed to legal punishment.
Iraq, Politics, 6/23/1999
UN pleased with Sudan aid assessment progress
Sudan-UN, Politics, 6/23/1999
Jordan's king appreciates support from Arab states
King Abdullah of Jordan expressed deep appreciation Tuesday for Arab countries, namely the Arab Gulf states, Syria and Libya, for their support of his nation in all domains. King Abdullah made the statement at a Cabinet meeting, reports the ordanian news agency, Petra.
Jordan, Politics, 6/23/1999
GCC: Israel obstructs peace
During their meeting on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi with US Undersecretary of State for Middle East Affairs Martin Indyk, secretaries of the GCC foreign ministries called on the international community to pressure Israel to abide by basics of the peace process and to abide by its obligations concerning reached agreements.
Gulf-USA, Politics, 6/23/1999
Arab parliamentary Union for holding Arab Summit
The Arab parliamentary Union (APU) has expressed backing to the ongoing efforts to convene an Arab summit, the union secretary-general said.
Regional, Politics, 6/23/1999
Italian mediation between Eritrea and Ethiopia
Italian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Rino Serri has stated that he tried to revive the peace negotiations between Eritrea and Ethiopia during talks he held on Monday and Sunday in Asmara and Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia-Eritrea-Italy, Politics, 6/23/1999
UAE to take part in Kosovo peacekeeping force
The United Arab Emirates has announced that it will provide some 1,450 soldiers for the peacekeeping forces led by the NATO in July in Kosovo.
United Arab Emirates-Yugoslavia, Politics, 6/23/1999
WFP concerned with possible food shortage in African Horn
Somalia-Regional-UN, Politics, 6/23/1999
French President meets with Qaboos
Oman-France, Politics, 6/23/1999
Italian donation for Ethiopia
Ethiopia-Italy, Politics, 6/23/1999
Iran and relations with the Arab states
Iran, Politics, 6/23/1999
Mubarak, Bahraini ruler agree on Iraq's participation in an Arab summit
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Bahraini Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Issa convened a concluding session today in Cairo, during which they tackled the situation in the Arab states and in the Middle East and current communications for convening a comprehensive Arab summit.
Egypt-Bahrain, Politics, 6/22/1999
Algeria: Conflicts with any Arab state do not serve us
The Algerian interior minister and his Moroccan counterpart together said at the conclusion of the West Mediterranean forum for interior ministers held in Algiers that they desire improved bilateral relations from their governments.
Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 6/22/1999
Yemeni presidential elections planned for September 28
Presidential elections in Yemen will be held on September 28, before the end of the current term of President Ali Abdullah Saleh on October 5.
Yemen, Politics, 6/22/1999
Al-Sharaa discusses with Axworthy Middle East peace revival
Syria-Canada, Politics, 6/22/1999
Egypt, Sudan to raise level of diplomatic representation
Sudanese Foreign Minister Mustafa Othman Ismael said on Monday that the coming phase will witness raising of the diplomatic representation between Sudan and Egypt. He added that issues suspended between the two countries are currently "witnessing a great move, especially the security and economic files."
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 6/22/1999
On the meeting between Syrian, Jordanian prime ministers
Jordan-Syria, Politics, 6/22/1999
King Fahd backs all efforts for Gulf solidarity
King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia has asserted the support of the kingdom's leadership, government and people to all sincere work and efforts that would increase amity and closer ties between the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, in reference to the efforts made by Qatar to eliminate the exchanged misunderstanding between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia-Gulf, Politics, 6/22/1999
Israel steals the Lebanese waters
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 6/22/1999
Syrian official: We want Barak's reply, if he adopts Rabin's policy, or not
A high-ranking Syrian source told the Lebanese al-Nahar daily on Monday that Lebanon and the Lebanese national resistance has succeeded in dismantling the "Jezzine trap" and converting it into a victory.
Syria, Politics, 6/22/1999
Libyan, Egyptian officials meet on boosting cooperation
Libya-Egypt, Politics, 6/22/1999
Partnership agreement signed between EU, Egypt
The foreign ministers of the European Union on Monday in Luxembourg signed the text of a partnership agreement between the EU and Egypt with the objective of strengthening trade and political cooperation between the two sides.
Egypt-European Union, Politics, 6/22/1999
European Union voices full support to UN settlement plan in the Sahara
The European Union expressed on Monday full support for the UN settlement plan on the Sahara providing for a free, fair and neutral referendum.
Morocco-European Union, Politics, 6/22/1999
Bahraini FM supports the convening of Arab summit
Bahraini Foreign Minister Sheikh Muhammad Bin Mubarak has voiced his country's support for the call advocated by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and King Hassan II of Morocco to convene a pan-Arab summit, but under the conditions that such a summit would be preceded by good preparations to reach results strengthening Arab solidarity and attaining the national interests of the Arab states.
Bahrain-Regional, Politics, 6/22/1999
Egyptian ambassador in Tel Aviv: Egypt is ready to host Middle East economic conference after progress in the peace process
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 6/22/1999
Western sources comment on Baker's visit to Damascus
A Lebanese daily on Monday reported that Western sources in Damascus said that former US Secretary of State James Baker and former US ambassador to Damascus Edward Djerjian, who had met with President Hafez al-Assad, are "making personal efforts for mediation between Syria and Israel."
Syria-USA, Politics, 6/22/1999
Head of Sudanese opposition party in Cairo tomorrow
Head of the Sudanese opposition Democratic Unionist Party, Mohammed El-Merghany, is to arrive tomorrow in Cairo, coming from Jeddah, to meet with the Egyptian leadership to inform them on the results of the opposition's Asmara meetings.
Sudan, Politics, 6/22/1999
John Garang to visit Cairo soon
Sudan, Politics, 6/22/1999
Russia has unbiased stand on Sahara issue
Russia's ambassador to Morocco, Kolotoucha Vassili Ivanovich, said his country has a serene and unbiased vision and is not impassioned by the Sahara issue.
Morocco, Politics, 6/22/1999
Arab League chief informs Kuwaiti envoy on talks with Iraqi FM
Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid on Monday briefed Kuwait's permanent representative at the AL, Abdul Al al-Qena', on the results of talks he held with Iraqi Foreign Minister Muhammad Saeed al-Sahaf.
Kuwait, Politics, 6/22/1999
Arab parliament meetings in Damascus on Sunday
Works of the 34th session of the Arab Parliamentary Union will convene on Sunday under the chairmanship of Ahmed Fathi Sorour, head of the Egyptian parliament.
Regional, Politics, 6/22/1999
200-person Iraqi delegation to participate in Arab session
Regional-Iraq, Politics, 6/22/1999
Italian minister mediates between Eritrea and Ethiopia
Italian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Rino Serri arrived on Monday in Addis Ababa to mediate in settling the military conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia.
Ethiopia-Eritrea-Italy, Politics, 6/22/1999
A call for involving the younger generation in Saudi leadership
A British daily dealt on Monday with the future of the leadership in Saudi Arabia under the escalated demands for economic reform.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 6/22/1999
Somalia: AL chief proposes to host reconciliation conference
Somalia-Regional, Politics, 6/22/1999
Lebanese premier confers with James Baker
Lebanese Prime Minister Salim al-Hoss on Monday received former US Secretary of State James Baker, who is accompanied by the former US ambassador in Damascus, Edward Djerjian, and the US ambassador in Lebanon, David Satterfield.
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 6/22/1999
British suspects' trial continues in Yemen
For the last time, eight British suspects in the commission of terrorism actions were presented today before a Yemeni court before it issues its judgment on them.
Yemen, Politics, 6/22/1999
UN chief calls for encouraging Iraq and lifting sanctions imposed on it
Iraq-UN, Politics, 6/22/1999
Home ministers of western Mediterranean countries vow to fight terrorism
The home ministers of western Mediterranean countries vowed to fight terrorism whatever its origins, causes or goals are.
Regional, Politics, 6/22/1999
Moroccan and Spanish legislative chambers express will to upgrade dialogue
The Moroccan chamber of advisors (upper chamber of the parliament) and the two Spanish houses expressed on Monday will to upgrade dialogue between the two countries' legislative bodies to the level of the existing bilateral political and economic relations.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 6/22/1999
Tourism workshop in Damascus urges encouragement of Arab tourism structure
An Arab workshop for tourism that was convened in Damascus and concluded its works yesterday recommended forming a tourism workshop in every country to activate international tourism and the Arab structure in a special way that would include representatives of all organizations working in the tourism sector.
Regional, Politics, 6/22/1999
Prisoners stress Ethiopia's involvement in Somalia
Prisoners of war who were recently freed in Beedawa, southern Somalia, reported on Sunday that they were taken as prisoners by the Ethiopian army rather than by a rival Somali faction.
Somalia, Politics, 6/22/1999
Israel ignores court's decision to evacuate its commercial office in Doha
The head of the Israeli commercial representation bureau in Doha stated yesterday that the bureau does not intend to evacuate the building it occupies, despite the issuing of a judicial decision regarding this matter.
Qatar-Israel, Politics, 6/22/1999
Vice-speaker of Venezuelan senate in Morocco
Morocco-Venezuela, Politics, 6/22/1999
The first shift of Falasha arrives in Israel today
Israel-Ethiopia, Politics, 6/22/1999
Iran denies dialogue with Israel on disarmament
Iran-Israel, Politics, 6/22/1999
Iran and the spying networking
Iran, Politics, 6/22/1999
Hassan al-Turabi in Iran
Sudan-Iran, Politics, 6/22/1999
Arafat to meet with Barak upon formation of Israeli government
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 6/22/1999
Mubarak meets with Bahraini ruler today
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Bahraini Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Issa Bin Salman al-Khaleifa will hold talks today dealing with the situation in the region and the current preparations to convene a pan-Arab summit.
Egypt-Bahrain, Politics, 6/21/1999
Syrian FM visits Canada
Syria-Canada, Politics, 6/21/1999
Iraqi foreign minister visiting Cairo rejects latest proposals on removing sanctions
Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid met on Sunday in Cairo with Iraqi Foreign Minister Muhammad Saeed al-Sahaf, currently visiting Egypt.
Iraq-Regional, Politics, 6/21/1999
Abdul Meguid calls on Qatari efforts to remove misunderstanding between Saudi Arabia and Emirates
Qatar-Regional, Politics, 6/21/1999
Saudi crown prince talks on the telephone with UAE President
Saudi Arabia-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 6/21/1999
Yemeni president: We will not permit military presence to any country
Yemen, Politics, 6/21/1999
Saudi crown prince's statements on relations with the UAE
Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz has asserted his satisfaction over the talks held on Saturday between the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani, and United Arab Emirates Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed.
Saudi Arabia-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 6/21/1999
Jordan, Iran stress disputes over Middle East peace, UAE islands
The meeting held on Sunday in Amman between Jordan's King Abdullah and Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi has revealed a new phase in Jordanian- Iranian relations, based on strengthening bilateral economic and political relations and "alienating" points of dispute on regional matters, especially the Middle East peace process and the question of the three United Arab Emirates islands.
Jordan-Iran, Politics, 6/21/1999
Syrian, Libyan parliamentary talks
Syria-Libya, Politics, 6/21/1999
Bouteflika receives French minister of interior
French Minister of Interior Jean-Pierre Chevenement said that he conveyed yesterday an oral message from French President Jacques Chirac to his Algerian counterpart, Abdelaziz Bouteflika
Algeria-France, Politics, 6/21/1999
Gaddafi in Sudan calls on opposition to give up partition ideas
Libyan leader Col. Moammar Gaddafi has appealed to the Sudanese government and opposition to unify in order to end the civil war in Sudan.
Libya-Sudan, Politics, 6/21/1999
Contacts to set a date for the Arab summit
Egypt's ambassador to the Arab League, Rojer Hamdi, has asserted that there are tripartite coordination contacts between Egypt, Syria and Saudi Arabia in order to decide on the final date and special arrangements for the possibility of convening a pan-Arab summit that was called for last week by Egypt, Algeria and Morocco.
Regional, Politics, 6/21/1999
Saudi crown prince speaks on telephone with Bahrain's ruler
Saudi Arabia-Bahrain, Politics, 6/21/1999
King Abdullah of jordan in Morocco early july, paper
Jordan-Morocco, Politics, 6/21/1999
Syrian information minister receives UNDP envoy, chief of French radio
Syrian Information Minister Muhammad Salman on Sunday received actress Safeya al-Omari, the UNDP goodwill ambassador in Egypt. Talks dealt with the importance of the regional media symposium currently being held in Damascus.
Syria-Regional, Politics, 6/21/1999
Mubarak meets with Slovenian prime minister
Egypt-Slovenia, Politics, 6/21/1999
Maghreban states seek to coordinate action to become efficient interlocutor
Moroccan minister of the interior, Driss Basri, who arrived in Algiers on Sunday to take part in the 5th meeting of interior ministers of Western Mediterranean countries, said the meeting provides opportunity to Maghreban states to coordinate actions so that the Maghreb become an efficient interlocutor of other regional groupings.
Maghreb-Morocco, Politics, 6/21/1999
Algiers hosts mome ministers of western mediterranean countries
The home ministers of western Mediterranean countries started the proceedings of their 5th meeting in Algiers this Monday morning, with the participation, for the first time, of Libya.
Algeria-Regional, Politics, 6/21/1999
Four former presidents invited to African summit
Algeria-Africa, Politics, 6/21/1999
Moroccan Prime Minister Undergoes Surgery, Operation Successful
Morocco, Politics, 6/21/1999
Message to King Abdullah of Jordan from Khatami
King Abdullah of Jordan on Sunday in Amman received a message from Iranian President Muhammad Khatami pertaining to bilateral relations between the two countries and the desire of the Iranian leadership to strengthen relations with Jordan in the context of fostering Iranian-Arab relations and relations with the Islamic states.
Jordan-Iran, Politics, 6/21/1999
Head of the bureau of the Iranians' interests care: urges on removing between Cairo and Tehran
Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs Nagi El-Fetrifi convened with Akbar Ali Kasemy, head of the Iranian interest bureau in Cairo.
Egypt-Iran, Politics, 6/21/1999
Syrian-Israeli negotiations to resume by the end of this summer
Arab diplomatic sources told the London-based al-Hayat daily that US Undersecretary of State for Middle East Affairs Martin Indyk will be the US official to supervise Syrian - Israeli negotiations when they are resumed by the end of this month.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 6/21/1999
Morocco, Italy sign implementation protocol for readmission of illegal emigrants
Morocco and Italy signed in Rome at the end of last week the implementation protocol of an agreement signed in July 1998 related to the readmission of illegal emigrants from both countries and to the situation and living and work conditions of expatriates.
Morocco-Italy, Politics, 6/21/1999
G-8 leaders call on Israel to resume peace talks on the Syrian-Lebanese track
The leaders of the US, Canada, Japan, Germany, France, Britain, Italy, and Russia, said in a statement at the conclusion of their summit that honoring the rights of all sides concerned is but decisive element in finding a peaceful solution that avails the Palestinians to live as free people on their own territories.
Regional-International, Politics, 6/21/1999
Final warning to evacuate offices of Israeli trade mission in Doha
A Qatari court on Sunday rewarned the Israeli trade mission in Doha to evacuate its offices on a date no later than June 27, otherwise these offices will be evacuated by means of force.
Qatar-Israel, Politics, 6/21/1999
Palestinian government refuses to jump to final status negotiations
Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat said it is early now to talk about a summit comprising Israeli Prime Minister-elect Ehud Barak, Palestinian President Yasser Arafat and US President Bill Clinton.
Palestine, Politics, 6/21/1999
Saddam Hussein: Iraq will not be fragmented
Iraq, Politics, 6/21/1999
Report: Iraq refuses to discuss Lebanese prisoners file
A French news bulletin said that Baghdad still refuses to release 16 prisoners who are members of the Lebanese Hizbullah Party, including six men of religion, despite the intervention of the Lebanese official authorities to win their release.
Lebanon-Iraq, Politics, 6/21/1999
Palestinian government asks US to lift restrictions on the its office in Washington
The Palestinian Authority asked the U.S administration yesterday to lift the restrictions still imposed on the bureau of the Palestinian Liberation Organization in Washington to enhance American - Palestinian bilateral relations.
Palestine-USA, Politics, 6/21/1999
US ambassador in Cairo: Washington will increase efforts to forward Middle East peace process
Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid and the U.S ambassador in Cairo, Daniel Kurtzer, discussed the current efforts to forward the peace process.
Regional-USA, Politics, 6/21/1999
Jordanian students expelled from Baghdad
The Jordanian ambassador in Baghdad, Hammoud al-Qatarenah, announced on Sunday that the Iraqi authorities expelled some 55 Jordanian students who were studying in Iraqi universities after it was proven there were false documents in their papers submitted when they were enrolled in these universities.
Jordan-Iraq, Politics, 6/21/1999
Eritrea: We have not occupied Ethiopian territories
The Eritrean Foreign Ministry said that a letter from the Eritrean government to the Organization of African Unity's chairman asserted that Eritrea has not occupied Ethiopian territories.
Eritrea-Ethiopia, Politics, 6/21/1999
New Lebanese complaints filed against Israel
Sources from the Lebanese delegation to the meetings of the April Understanding Monitoring Committee said the new complaint is over the firing of Israeli rockets on Sunday against the Lebanese town of Qibriha. The bombardment resulted in destroying one house while three civilians were wounded including a young girl under 10.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 6/21/1999
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