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An agreement between the Sudanese government and Ummah Party
Sudanese Foreign Minister Mustafa Othman Ismael reached an agreement with the opposition Ummah Party, the largest opposition group, as he signed an agreement in Djibouti where leaders from eastern Africa are convening to discuss the continuing war in southern Sudan, in addition to discussing the conflict in Somalia.
Sudan, Politics, 11/27/1999
A failed attempt for assassinating former Sudanese president Nimeiri
Sudan, Politics, 11/27/1999
Gulf Cooperation Council leaders commence their 20th session in Riyadh today
The leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council member states are commencing today their 20th session in Riyadh, under the chairmanship of Saudi Arabia's King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz.
Gulf, Politics, 11/27/1999
Tunisian president to arrive in Cairo on Monday
Tunisian President Zein El-Abidin Ben Ali is to arrive on Monday in Cairo for a two-day official visit to fulfill the invitation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.
Tunisia-Egypt, Politics, 11/27/1999
El-Bashir to visit Cairo next month
Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir will visit Cairo next month and will meet with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to discuss means of activating the Egyptian - Libyan initiative for accomplishing the reconciliation in Sudan.
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 11/27/1999
Kuwait prepares to establish parliamentary symposium on future relations with Iraq
Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 11/27/1999
Al-Hoss asserts need for stability to attain permanent peace; Moratinos due in Beirut
Miguel Moratinos, the European envoy for the Middle East peace process, is to arrive on Monday in Beirut in his current tour of the area.
Lebanon-European Union, Politics, 11/27/1999
Egyptian - Palestinian summit soon
An Egyptian - Palestinian summit will be held soon under the chairmanship of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Palestinian President Yasser Arafat that will tackle the developments in the area and the tensions created by Israel by issuing declarations that are provocative to the Palestinian leadership and people.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 11/27/1999
Libya hopes to establish balanced relations with Washington
The Libyan Foreign Ministry said it still hopes to establish balanced relations with Washington as United States said on last Tuesday that it is difficult to lift the sanctions on Libya and that it must stop supporting terrorism.
Libya, Politics, 11/27/1999
Moroccan king meets UN special representative for Sahara
King Mohammed VI received in Ifrane on Friday the special representative of the UN secretary general for the Sahara, William Eagleton.
Morocco, Politics, 11/27/1999
Egyptian minister of works denies delivering Nile water to Israel
Egypt, Politics, 11/27/1999
Moroccan king receives speaker of Iranian parliament
Economic cooperation was reviewed Friday at a meeting between the chairman of Iran's trade, industry and mining chamber, Ali Naki Khamouchi, who is part of Nouri's delegation, and Morocco's minister of trade, industry and handicraft, Alami Tazi. The two men agreed that trade, which does not exceed presently $120 million, should be enhanced.
Morocco-Iran, Politics, 11/27/1999
Members of Ben Barka's family return to Morocco
Morocco, Politics, 11/27/1999
Moroccan king meets speaker of Canadian senate
King Mohammed VI met in Ifrane Friday with the speaker of the Canadian Senate, Gildas Molgat, who was accompanied by his country's ambassador to Morocco and four senators.
Morocco-Canada, Politics, 11/27/1999
Five agreements signed for cooperation between Egypt and Macedonia
Egypt-Macedonia, Politics, 11/27/1999
Algeria and Italy reach security agreement
Algeria and Italy signed on Friday a security agreement on combating terrorism and organized crime.
Algeria-Italy, Politics, 11/27/1999
Israel presents new plans for Israeli Arabs
Israel, Politics, 11/27/1999
Egypt's ambassador in Washington says investigations continuing into plane crash
The Egyptian ambassador in Washington said his country is participating seriously in the US investigations concerning the crash of an EgyptAir jet off the US coast, adding that the investigations are fully exposed to the Egyptian side.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 11/27/1999
President Diouf receives message from king Mohammed
President Abdou Diouf of Senegal received Friday a verbal message from King Mohammed VI.
Morocco-Senegal, Politics, 11/27/1999
Islamic parliamentary union to meet in Morocco
The Islamic Parliamentary Union will hold its second assembly shortly in Morocco, said in Rabat Friday the visiting speaker of the Iranian parliament, Ali Akbar Nateq-Nouri.
Morocco-Iran, Politics, 11/27/1999
Bishop of Canterbury: We will exert efforts to lift sanctions from Iraq if Iraq comply
Iraq-UK, Politics, 11/27/1999
Aziz: What is prepared in UN Security Council concerning Iraq unacceptable
Iraq-UN, Politics, 11/27/1999
Saudi efforts to solve problems of Palestinian camps in Lebanon
ArabicNews.com has learned that Saudi Arabia is exerting intensive efforts to solve the problems of the Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon with the concerned parties.
Saudi Arabia-Regional, Politics, 11/27/1999
Moroccan Human Rights Organization hails positive developments, criticizes missing persons compensation procedures
The Moroccan Human Rights Organization (OMDH) hailed in a statement released Friday the positive developments in human rights and criticized the procedures for the compensation of missing persons and their families.
Morocco, Politics, 11/27/1999
Moroccan ambassador to France hands credentials to President Chirac
Morocco's newly-appointed ambassador to France, Hassan Abouyoub, on Friday handed his credentials to President Jacques Chirac.
Morocco-France, Politics, 11/27/1999
International symposium concerning peace and security in Africa
The international symposium concerning peace, security and stability in Africa will conclude tomorrow.
Regional-Africa, Politics, 11/27/1999
Saleh called today on Saudi Arabia to specify a timetable
Yemen-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 11/27/1999
Moroccan government to enforce shortly anti-corruption program
The Moroccan government has drawn an anti-corruption policy that it will start enforcing very shortly, Moroccan minister of the government's general affairs, Ahmed Lahlimi told Wednesday the parliament weekly question time.
Morocco, Politics, 11/25/1999
Moroccan human rights organization asks for international fact-finding mission in tindouf camps
The Moroccan human rights organization (OMDH) has asked the International federation of human rights leagues to send a fact-finding mission to investigate human rights abuses in the Lahmada camps in Tindouf (stronghold of the Polisario in southwestern Algeria).
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 11/25/1999
Jordanian, Indonesian, Palestinian summit in Amman
The Indonesian President Abdul Rahman Wahid said on Wednesday that the trade relations his country is intending to make with Israel are in the interest of the Palestinians.
Regional-Israel-Indonesia, Politics, 11/25/1999
Gulf foreign ministers meet in Riyadh
Gulf states' foreign ministers are convening tomorrow in Riyadh under the chairmanship of the Saudi foreign minister prince Saoud Al-Faisal.
Gulf, Politics, 11/25/1999
On Ms. Arafat, Ms. Clinton, apologies, people's misery and politics
Palestinian First Lady Suha Arafat made remarks that Israel has damaged Palestinian water supplies through toxic waste dumping and other factors. She was later asked to apologize
Palestine, Politics, 11/25/1999
Palestinian government apologizes over statements of Suha Arafat criticizing Israel
The Palestinian government has apologized for statements made by Palestine's First Lady Suha Arafat in Gaza at the beginning of this month in her assertions that Israel pollutes the potable waters of the Palestinians.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/25/1999
Lebanese army arrest two of the Fatah leaders
Lebanese security sources said on Tuesday that the Lebanese army has arrested the secretary of the Fatah movement in Sidon Muhammad Abdul Qader 50 known as Khaled Aref and the movement's official in the Bekaa Khaled al-Shayeb 37 at the entrance of al-Rashedeyah camp for the Palestinian refugees near Tyre.
Lebanon-Palestine, Politics, 11/25/1999
Sudan renews its commitment to the Egyptian - Libyan initiative
Ali Ossman Mohammed Taha the Sudanese vice president renewed his country's commitment to the Egyptian - Libyan initiative for finding a settlement between the government and the opposition.
Sudan, Politics, 11/25/1999
Egypt confirms necessity of removing nuclear weapons from region
Ambassador Sayed Kassem El-Masri, the Egyptian assistant foreign minister for international relations, assured that "the unanimity of the U.N's general assembly - lately - on the draft resolution presented by Egypt for establishing a free zone of nuclear weapons is a carnation for the Egyptian president Mubarak's call and his initiative regarding the necessity of evacuating the Middle East from the mass destructive weapons."
Egypt-Egypt, Politics, 11/25/1999
Peres to meet Mubarak in Cairo today
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak today meets in Cairo with the Israeli minister of international cooperation Shimon Peres who arrived on Wednesday in Cairo in a visit which will last for two days and his first since he assumed the post of the international cooperation minister in the government of Ehud Barak.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 11/25/1999
Spanish parliamentary delegation visits Morocco
A Spanish parliamentary delegation paid a visit to Morocco this week and held talks with several members of the Moroccan cabinet and parliamentarians on means to enhance bilateral relations in various areas.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 11/25/1999
Israeli minister of immigration will visit Moscow at the end of Novermber
Yuli Tamir the Israeli Minister of Immigration will head to Moscow in a work visit that starts on 29th of current November. This visit coincides with the visit of the Palestinian President Yasser Arafat to the Russian capital.
Israel-Palestine, Politics, 11/25/1999
Speaker of Iranian parliament starts visit to Morocco
Speaker of the Iranian parliament, Ali Akbar Nategh-Nouri, started this Thursday a three-day visit to Morocco.
Morocco-Iran, Politics, 11/25/1999
Official assures the necessity of participation for all Palestinians in political discussion
Member of the executive committee of the Palestinian Liberation Organization Abd El-Rahim Meloh emphasized the necessity of continuing the Palestinian National discussion especially with the forces, factions and organizations which have not yet participated in the national debates.
Palestine, Politics, 11/25/1999
Evacuating an Israeli settlement
The Israeli army evacuated today a so-called random settlement that was established by the extremists Jews in south east Bethlehem city and Gaza strip as the Israeli forces demolished 6 Palestinian houses in Khan Younis in Gaza strips under allegation that the houses are unlicensed
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/25/1999
Group of key Sahrawi personalities renew allegiance to king of Morocco
King Mohammed VI of Morocco received this Wednesday morning in Ifrane (200 km northeast of Rabat) four key Sahrawi personalities who came to renew to the sovereign the oath of allegiance.
Morocco, Politics, 11/25/1999
U.N Representative for Sahara Meets Algerian Premier
Special representative of the U.N secretary general for the Sahara, william Eagleton, met here on Wednesday with Algerian Premier Smail Hamdani.
Algeria-UN, Politics, 11/25/1999
Taieb Fassi Fihri appointed secretary of state for foreign affairs
Morocco, Politics, 11/25/1999
Israeli settlement projects in the Golan
The chairman of the Israeli settlement council in the occupied Syrian Golan heights Ehuda Volman has called on the government of Ehud Barak to implement settlement, building and agricultural projects it had vowed to carry out in the Golan.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 11/25/1999
ISESCO Condemns War in Chechnya
The Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) condemned and denounced the war of extermination waged against the Moslem people of Chechnya, the physical elimination and the savage aggression perpetrated by the Russian forces
Regional, Politics, 11/25/1999
Six killed in confrontations over Makadishu port
Eyewitnesses said that six persons were killed at least and 15 wounded on Wednesday in confrontations between two armed groups which are rivals over controlling the old port of Makadishu.
Somalia, Politics, 11/25/1999
Iraq, Egypt to resume diplomatic relations
Egypt-Iraq, Politics, 11/25/1999
King Abdullah confers with Indonesian president
Jordan-Indonesia, Politics, 11/24/1999
Qatar, Indonesia for raising relations to ambassadorial level
Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani and Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid on Tuesday in Doha discussed in a round of talks means of developing bilateral relations.
Qatar-Indonesia, Politics, 11/24/1999
Benaissa's visit to Egypt
Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Mohammed Benaissa on Tuesday paid a short visit to Cairo where he conferred with his Egyptian peer, Amr Moussa, on bilateral relations and a host of Arab issues.
Morocco-Egypt, Politics, 11/24/1999
Amr Moussa in Yemen on Saturday
Egypt-Yemen, Politics, 11/24/1999
Iraqi pilgrimage mission arrives at Saudi Arabia
Iraq-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 11/24/1999
Syria, Lebanon to facilitate border crossing measures
A delegation representing the Syrian Ministry of the Interior led by the director of the immigration and passports department, Lt. Gen. Muhammad al-Hariri, and the Lebanese delegation led by the director general of the general security, Gen. Jamil al-Sayed, held talks in Damascus on Tuesday.
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 11/24/1999
Amr Moussa visits UK today
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa is starting today intensive external diplomatic activity to begin with a visit to London through Friday, during which he will meet with British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook.
Egypt-UK, Politics, 11/24/1999
Arafat in Jordan
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat headed today to Jordan for an official visit during which he will meet with Jordan's King Abdullah II and high-ranking Jordanian officials.
Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 11/24/1999
Kuwaiti emir receives a message from Algerian president
Kuwait Emir Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmed al-Sabah received yesterday a message from Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
Kuwait-Algeria, Politics, 11/24/1999
Egypt praise for role in helping Albanian refugees
Egypt-Albania, Politics, 11/24/1999
Message from Yemeni president to Lebanese counterpart
Yemeni Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Abdul Qader Bajmal has underlined the importance of achieving a just and comprehensive peace in the region. He said that if such a peace is not realized, the region will always be vulnerable to numerous risks.
Lebanon-Yemen, Politics, 11/24/1999
Lebanese information minister denies anticipated governmental amendment
Lebanon, Politics, 11/24/1999
Prince Saud al-Faisal: Jerusalem is the substance of Middle East's cause
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal stated that Jerusalem's cause is the substance of the Middle East's case and that any attempt to remove it from the just peace formula must be confronted.
Saudi Arabia-Regional, Politics, 11/24/1999
Continuous communications to improve conditions of Chechen refugees
Regional-Russia, Politics, 11/24/1999
Moroccan-Turkish cooperation discussed in Rabat
Means to upgrade Moroccan-Turkish cooperation were reviewed at the meetings held in Rabat Tuesday between visiting Turkish Minister of State Hasan Gemici and several Moroccan officials.
Morocco-Turkey, Politics, 11/24/1999
Abu Marzouk heads today for Qatar to meet with expelled Hamas leaders
Well-informed Palestinian sources in Damascus said that Hamas political bureau member Mousa Abu Marzouk and several of the movement's members from Syria will head today from Syria to Qatar to discuss the affairs of the movement and ways of its moves with its four leaders who were expelled by the Jordanian authorities on Sunday.
Qatar-Syria, Politics, 11/24/1999
Iranian foreign minister in Sudan
The first round of official talks started on Monday between Iran and Sudan, chaired by Sudanese Foreign Minister Mustafa Othman Ismael and his Iranian counterpart, Kamal Kharazi.
Sudan-Iran, Politics, 11/24/1999
Moroccan-EU negotiations on fisheries will be lengthy and arduous, says Spanish official
Negotiations between Morocco and the European Union on fisheries to start next December 20 will be lengthy and arduous, as Morocco wishes to hold simultaneously talks on vegetable and fruit exports, said Manuel Chaves, president of the autonomous government of Andalucia.
Morocco, Politics, 11/24/1999
Israeli forces kidnap seven Lebanese citizens
Israeli forces kidnapped seven citizens from their houses yesterday in Eita El-Shab city in south Lebanon.
Lebanon, Politics, 11/24/1999
Egypt asks NATO to evacuate the area from mass destruction weapons
Egypt asked NATO to support the Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's initiative to make the Middle East an area free of weapons of mass destruction and his call for convening an international conference to combat terrorism.
Egypt-Israel-NATO, Politics, 11/24/1999
Iraq confirms ending the sixth stage of oil-for-food program
Iraq said it stopped petroleum exports yesterday after refusing the extension sixth stage of the oil-for-food program with the UN for two weeks.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 11/24/1999
Russia will not permit Iraqi oil-for-food program extension without improvement
Russia's permanent representative at the United Natons, Sergy Lavrov, has asserted that his country will not permit the extension of the oil-for-food program in Iraq without making changes to it that guarantee improvement in the humanitarian conditions of the Iraqis who are suffering under UN sanctions.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 11/24/1999
Large funeral ceremony for Hachani
A funeral was held on Tuesday for a leader in the banned Islamic Salvation Front in Algeria, Abdelkader Hachani, who was assassinated on Monday by bullets fired by unidentified persons in a dental clinic in Algiers.
Algeria, Politics, 11/24/1999
France denounces Hachani assassination
French Foreign Minister Hubert Vedrine has announced that the assassination of a leader in the banned Islamic Salvation Front in Algiers reveals that various groups are using various means to obstruct the peace process in Algeria.
Algeria-France, Politics, 11/24/1999
Ethiopian - Sudanese reconciliation
Ethiopia ad Sudan agreed to improve relations between them after tensions that began in 1995 when Ethiopia accused Sudan of involvement in an assassination attempt against Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in Addis Ababa.
Sudan-Ethiopia, Politics, 11/24/1999
Mauritania: Ruling party silent over normalization with Israel, expands presidential authority
The ruling Democratic Republican Party in Mauritania on Saturday night concluded its second conference without hinting at the normalization of relations with Israel and its political and local security consequences.
Mauritania, Politics, 11/24/1999
Barak hopes to transfer 5% of West Bank lands to the Palestinians
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak expressed his belief that 5% of the West Bank's land will be transferred to the Palestinians. The transfer was delayed due to disputes between the two sides regarding the quality of these lands.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/24/1999
On Turkish-Israeli water cooperation
The Turkish Daily News reported on Tuesday that the Israelis have started to accelerate talks on importing waters from the Turkish Manaogat river.
Turkey-Israel, Politics, 11/24/1999
Peres to visit Cairo soon
Israeli sources said that Israeli Minister of Regional Cooperation Shimon Peres will visit Cairo soon and meet with Egyptian Prime Minister Atef Ebeid and Foreign Minister Amr Moussa.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 11/24/1999
Arab League: Turkey's interference in northern Iraq interference in Iraq's internal affairs
Sultan El-Shawi, Iraq's permanent delegate at the Arab League, said that Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohamed Said al-Sahaf addressed recently a message to Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid regarding the Turkish interference in northern Iraq.
Regional-Iraq, Politics, 11/24/1999
Israel and al-Nasera mosque
Israeli Minister of the Interior Shlomo Ben-Ami has defended the decision taken by his government to allow the construction of a mosque near al-Beshara mosque in al-Nasera city (Nazareth).
Israel, Politics, 11/24/1999
Moroccan Interior Minister Meets UNHCR Official
Moroccan Interior Minister Ahmed El Midaoui held in Rabat on Tuesday a work session with a delegation from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, led by assistant commissioner, Soren Jensen Petersen.
Morocco, Politics, 11/24/1999
Meetings of the Arab ministers of justice start
The Arab justice ministers' council held the meetings of its 15th session today at Arab League headquarters, headed by the Sudanese minister of justice.
Regional, Politics, 11/24/1999
Attack against Israel's embassy in Amman
The Israeli Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that its embassy in the Jordanian capital, Amman, was exposed on Tuesday at 1 p.m. to an attack by a person who approached the premises of the embassy, carrying a pistol and explosives.
Jordan-Israel, Politics, 11/24/1999
Meeting of African civil service ministers winds up
A meeting of African civil service ministers, held in New York under the chairmanship of Moroccan minister of public service and administrative reform, Aziz El Hussein, to look into an African charter of public service, wound up Tuesday.
Regional-Africa, Politics, 11/24/1999
Lebanese president's address on independence day
Here is the full text of Lebanese President Emile Lahoud on the occasion of Independence Day:
Lebanon, Politics, 11/24/1999
Morocco, Algeria should discuss sahara issue, political leader
Morocco and Algeria should sit around the same table to discuss the Sahara issue, said secretary general of the Istiqlal Party, Abbes El-Fassi.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 11/23/1999
Vatican delegation arrives in Baghdad to prepare for Pope's visit
Iraq-Vatican, Politics, 11/23/1999
Moroccan Foreign Minister in Egypt
Morocco-Egypt, Politics, 11/23/1999
Bouteflika discharges information minister and manager of television
Algeria, Politics, 11/23/1999
UK to resume full diplomatic relations with Libya
The UK decided to send an ambassador to Libya in the coming month in a step toward resuming full relations between the two countries. Relations were boycotted after the shooting of a British policewoman in front of the Libyan embassy in London.
Libya-UK, Politics, 11/23/1999
Al-Sharaa confers with South African deputy FM
Syria-South Africa, Politics, 11/23/1999
Members of Ben Barka's family to return to Morocco shortly, press reports
Some members of the family of Mehdi Ben Bark, a Paris-based Moroccan opponent who is missing since 1965, are planning to return to Morocco after having spent 35 years abroad, reported some Moroccan newspapers.
Morocco, Politics, 11/23/1999
Syrian, Saudi Arabia cooperate on drug fighting
Saudi Arabia-Syria, Politics, 11/23/1999
Algerian Islamic Salvation Front leader assassinated
The Algerian presidency on Monday condemned in a statement the assassination of Sheikh Abdul Qader Hashani, one of the leaders of the banned Islamic Salvation Front (FIS).
Algeria, Politics, 11/23/1999
Islamic Salvation Front leadership refuses to accuse any front of assassinating Hachani
Abdelaziz Bel-Khadam, a member of the national rapport committee in Algeria, said the Algerian authorities are not behind the killing of Abdelkader Hachani, saying that this incident is a new obstacle before the civil rapport and the peace aspired to by President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
Algeria, Politics, 11/23/1999
Moroccan-Algerian relations are tarnished by a mere summer cloud, foreign minister
The crisis in Moroccan-Algerian relations is a "mere summer cloud," said Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Mohamed Benaissa.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 11/23/1999
Moussa to start tour of Britain, Yemen, Bahrain, Qatar
Within Egypt's intensive diplomatic activities, Foreign Minister Amr Moussa is to start Wednesday a tour which will take him to Britain, Yemen, Bahrain and Qatar.
Egypt, Politics, 11/23/1999
Abu Marzouk: Damascus welcomed expelled Hamas leaders, as visitors
In a statement to the London-based al-Hayat daily following the expulsion of the four Hamas leaders from Jordan, the former chairman of the political bureau of the Hamas Movement, Moussa Abu Marzouq, said, "We were surprised by Jordan's official declaration to expel four of the Hamas leaders and the release of others and keeping them in Jordan."
Syria-Jordan, Politics, 11/23/1999
First Lady Mubarak stresses importance of widening health insurance scale
Addressing the closing session of the two-day national conference on the Declaration of the Second Child Decade (2000-2010), Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak stressed the importance of an integrated family where mother enjoys reasonable share of education and father commits to his family for bringing up healthy children.
Egypt, Politics, 11/23/1999
Symposium for solidarity with the Palestinian people
The Egyptian association for the United Nations is organizing under the chairmanship of Abd El-Ahad Gamal El-Din a symposium to celebrate the international day for solidarity with the Palestinian people on Monday.
Egypt-Palestine-UN, Politics, 11/23/1999
No persons are banned from leaving the country, authorized source says
A Moroccan authorized source denied on Monday the existence of a list of persons banned from leaving the country and that the list has been submitted to the Moroccan borders authorities.
Morocco, Politics, 11/23/1999
800 Iranians cross border passage into Iraq
Iraqi diplomatic sources said yesterday that the only working border passage between Iran and Iraq has been opened since last Sunday nearly a year after its closure to allow Iranian pilgrims to pass.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 11/23/1999
Lebanon celebrates independence anniversary
On Monday Lebanon celebrated the 56th anniversary of its independence. Official and popular celebrations were held in all parts of Lebanon.
Lebanon, Politics, 11/23/1999
Russian, French presidents back Lebanese rights
Russian President Boris Yeltsin has asserted his country's backing for Lebanon in order to restore its territories and national sovereignty.
Lebanon-International, Politics, 11/23/1999
Indonesian president arrives in Kuwait
New Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid arrived in Kuwait yesterday evening for an official visit at the invitation of Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmed al-Sabah at the beginning of a Middle East tour.
Kuwait-Indonesia, Politics, 11/23/1999
Sultan Qaboos of Oman confers with Prince Charles of Britain
Sultan Qaboos Bin Said on Oman on Sunday met with Prince Charles, the British crown prince, in the Sultan's Baseih camp installed in the desert to the east of the capital, Muscat.
Oman-UK, Politics, 11/23/1999
Syrian-Iranian trade committee meets in Tehran for boosting bilateral ties
The fourth session of the Syrian-Iranian joint committee started on Monday in Tehran.
Syria-Iran, Politics, 11/23/1999
Al-Bashir may visit Cairo next month
Well-informed sources in Cairo said that Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir may visit Cairo next month. On Sunday, Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa said such a visit by the Sudanese president to Cairo "is to be held," but he avoided specifying a date for the visit.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 11/23/1999
Arab League sends commission to IGAD summit
An Arab League commission would head to Djibouti next Friday to participate in the summit of East African Inter-Governemental Authority on Development (IGAD), designed to restore order in Somalia.
Regional-Somalia, Politics, 11/23/1999
On Rabin's commitment to withdraw from the Golan
In an article he wrote in the London-based al-Hayat daily published on Monday, British journalist and writer Patrick Seale asserted that former US Secretary of State Warren Christopher "himself" announced after his shuttle between Syria and Israel in the period between July 19 and 22, 1994 that "[former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak] Rabin has committed himself to a full withdrawal from the Golan to the June 4th, 1967 border lines."
Syria, Politics, 11/23/1999
Qatar bans any activities for Hamas movement leaders
Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad Bin Jasem Bin Jaber al-Thani has announced that the four Hamas leaders who were expelled from Jordan to Qatar will be prevented from undertaking any political activities in the Qatari territories.
Qatar-Palestine, Politics, 11/23/1999
Chamber of Advisors will not table questions asked at lower chamber
The Chamber of Advisors (upper chamber of the parliament) has decided not to table questions which were asked by MPs at the House of Representatives (lower chamber).
Morocco, Politics, 11/23/1999
UNGA partition plan makes Palestinian state legally standing
Ahmed Fathi Sorour, Speaker of Egypt's People's Assembly and the Arab Parliamentary Union, said the Palestinian State is legally standing by virtue of the UN General Assembly partition plan of 1947, the same resolution that brought Israel into existence.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 11/23/1999
Diplomatic discussions between Egypt and Macedonia
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa held a session of prolonged talks with his Macedonian counterpart, Aleksandar Dimitrov, yesterday at the headquarters of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.
Egypt-Macedonia, Politics, 11/23/1999
Euro-Arab conference to tackle water crisis in the next century
The Arab - European studies center will hold a conference on February 21, 2000 in Cairo to discuss the question of "Arab water security." According to official available data, 90% of the Arab lands are situated within arid or semi-arid areas.
Regional, Politics, 11/23/1999
Jordanian king meets with US official on Middle East peace
King Abdullah II of Jordan has asserted the need of reviving the Middle East peace process on the Syrian and Lebanese tracks with the objective of realizing a just and comprehensive peace that provides for returning the Arab rights and lands to their legitimate owners.
Jordan-USA, Politics, 11/23/1999
Turkish official starts visit to Morocco
Turkish Minister of State Hasan Gemici started on Monday a four day visit to Morocco for talks with members of the Moroccan Cabinet, including Prime Minister Abderrahmane Youssoufi.
Morocco-Turkey, Politics, 11/23/1999
AL chief confers with German defense minister
Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid has warned against the policy pursued by Israel, reflected in continuing its settlement policy, confiscating new Arab lands and violations of Palestinian and Arab people's human rights.
Regional, Politics, 11/23/1999
Canadian - Algerian parliamentary talks
Algeria-Canada, Politics, 11/23/1999
Shaath accuses Israel of procrastination in implementing its commitment
Palestinian Minister of International Cooperation and Planning Nabil Shaath stated that Israel still procrastinating on implementing the transitional stage, exploiting the beginning of the final status negotiations.
Palestine, Politics, 11/23/1999
Israeli Knesset member acknowledges right of the Palestinians to return home
Member of the Israeli Knesset for the Labor Party, Yossi Katz, has stated that the Palestinian people have suffered occupation and he asked Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak's government to admit being behind the pain and suffering of the Palestinians.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/23/1999
Abu al-Einin congratulates Lebanese leaders on the national day
Lebanon, Politics, 11/23/1999
Iranian palriament speaker tours Morocco and Italy
The speaker of the Iranian parliament, Ali Akbar Nateq Nouri, will undertake starting Thursday a tour to Morocco and Italy, the Iranian news agency, IRNA, reports.
Morocco-Iran-Italy, Politics, 11/23/1999
UNDOF extends presence in the Golan
Syria-UN, Politics, 11/23/1999
Jerusalem Muslims call for postponing foundation stone for al-Nasera mosque
In a statement issued by the Palestinian papers, the Islamic commission in Jerusalem has called upon the Muslims of al-Nasera (Nazareth) to postpone laying the foundation stone for Shehabeddine mosque near al-Beshara church (the Basilica of the Annunciation) in the city following the strong protest shown by Christians.
Israel, Politics, 11/23/1999
Moroccan ministers chairs meeting on African public service charter
The Moroccan minister of public service and administrative reform, Aziz El Hussein, on Monday chaired at the UN offices in New York a meeting of the ministerial work group to draw up an African public service charter providing for consolidation of ethics, transparency and professionalism.
Morocco-Africa, Politics, 11/23/1999
Saudi-Morocco talks
King Mohammed VI had phone talks with Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, heir apparent of Saudi Arabia, vice-president of the ministers' council and chief of the national guard, Saudi television reported on Sunday.
Saudi Arabia-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 11/22/1999
President al-Assad congratulates Lebanese President on national day
Syrian President Hafez al-Assad has sent a cable of congratulations to Lebanese President Emile Lahoud on the occasion of the Lebanese national day.
Lebanon-Regional, Politics, 11/22/1999
Qatar demands not executing Nawaz Sharif
Qatar-Pakistan, Politics, 11/22/1999
Jordan expels Hamas leaders to Qatar
The Jordanian government on Sunday evening expelled several leaders of the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement who had been detained in Jordan.
Jordan-Qatar, Politics, 11/22/1999
Mediterranean women MPs hold first forum in Italy next March
Regional, Politics, 11/22/1999
El-Bashir agrees to return confiscated properties to 13 opposition members
Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir signed yesterday presidential decisions to give back properties confiscated from 13 opposition members, headed by Mohammed Osman El-Merghany, head of the Sudanese opposition alliance; Abd El-Rahman Saeed, whom was accused of exploding the petroleum pipes in North Atbara; and Mansour Khalid an advisor to John Garang, chief of the Sudan People's Liberation Army.
Sudan, Politics, 11/22/1999
Cultural week for Kazakhstan in Egypt
A cultural week for the country of Kazakhstan in Egypt during January is currently being organized. This came during the meeting between Kazakhstan's ambassador in Cairo and Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister for Cultural Affaits Mushira Khatab.
Egypt-Kazakhstan, Politics, 11/22/1999
Moussa reiterates need for halting settlement activity
Foreign Minister Amr Moussa on Sunday resumed the talks he started on Saturday with Nabil Shaath, Palestinian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 11/22/1999
Qatari emir receives message from Algeria
Qatar-Algeria, Politics, 11/22/1999
Saddam Hussein appoints his son as leader of the army in northern Iraq
Saudi sources stated yesterday that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein appointed his youngest son, Qusai as the leader of the army units authorized to respond to the Turkish invasions in northern Iraq.
Iraq, Politics, 11/22/1999
Italian primier to visit Libya in December
Italian Prime Minster Massimo D'Alema will visit Libya in December, part of Italian efforts to boost European, Arab and African relations, the Italian government said Saturday.
Libya-Italy, Politics, 11/22/1999
Morocco, Saudi Arabia call for Arab unity
Morocco and Saudi Arabia have called for cementing Arab ranks and fostering Arab solidarity at the end of the 6th meeting of the high joint commission held in Riyadh over the weekend.
Saudi Arabia-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 11/22/1999
Sudanese vice president to visit Saudi Arabia
Sudanese sources said on Sunday that first Sudanese Vice President Ali Othman Taha will pay an official visit to Saudi Arabia which will last for three days.
Sudan-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 11/22/1999
Khartoum, Addis Ababa for close cooperation
Ethiopia and Sudan have agreed to improve their bilateral relations following a period of tensions that lasted for four years.
Sudan-Ethiopia, Politics, 11/22/1999
Abu Mazen: Hawatemeh's return is necessary to complete democratic front's quorum
Doha started a discussion tour between Mahmud Abbas (Abu Mazen) the secretary general of the executive committee of the Palestinian Liberation Organization, and Nayef Hawatmeh, the secretary general of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine.
Palestine, Politics, 11/22/1999
Hamas criticizes deportation of four of its leaders to Qatar
The Hamas resistance movement said that the Jordanian authorities' expulsion of four high-ranking officials in Hamas is illegal, saying these four are Jordanian citizens and tat the decision to deport them to Qatar yesterday violates the Jordanian constitution.
Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 11/22/1999
Qatari deputy prime minister in Paris tomorrow
The French ambassador in Doha said that Qatar's deputy premier and minister of the interior, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Khaliefa al-Thani, will visit France tomorrow and will meet with French President Jacques Chirac.
Qatar-France, Politics, 11/22/1999
Bahraini emir to visit the Vatican, UK
Bahraini Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Issa al-Khaleifa left Manama on Sunday to start official working visits to the Vatican and the UK.
Bahrain-International, Politics, 11/22/1999
The Syrian People's Assembly
The Syrian Parliament was established on February 12, 1971 according to the legislative decree no. 466. It was then composed of 173 members, including four women.
Syria, Politics, 11/22/1999
Some Christian churches close in Jerusalem
The Israeli government failed in its last attempt to persuade officials from Christian churches to cancel their intentions to close some holy places today to protest the Israeli government's decision to allow the construction of a mosque in El-Nasera (Nazareth), next to a church where the Christians believe the Virgin Mary was told she would give birth to Jesus Christ.
Israel, Politics, 11/22/1999
Arab sevenfold committee discusses the situation in Somalia
The Arab League started today the meetings of the sevenfold committee concerned the issue of Somalia, which emerged from the Arab League council and is headed by AL Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid to discuss the developments in Somalia and the Djiboutian initiative, which supports the Egyptian initiative.
Somalia-Regional, Politics, 11/22/1999
Canceling martial law in Israel
Israeli Justice Minister Yossi Beilin assured of canceling the martial law that has prevailed in Israel for 51 years.
Israel, Politics, 11/22/1999
Lebanese premier says measures in Palestinian camps in Lebanon are for security purposes
Lebanese Prime Minister Salim al-Hoss has asserted that the Palestinian camps in Lebanon are not besieged, rather they are under "ordinary security measures."
Lebanon, Politics, 11/22/1999
Abu Marzouk denounces expulsion of Hamas leaders from Jordan
Mousa Abu Marzouk, a leader in Hamas who was earlier forced to leave Jordan and is residing in Syria, criticized the expulsion of four other Hamas leades from Jordan, saying, "We denounce this action and expusions in any shape, and we resisted it when Israel tried to make it and we frustrated it when south Lebanon refused 416 Palestinians garrisoned till they came back."
Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 11/22/1999
On the expulsion of the four Hamas leaders
The crisis between Jordan and the Hamas resistance movement was ended on Sunday evening by the expulsion of several Hamas leaders to Qatar and the release of 22 of its members who were arrested last August in the framework of Jordanian measures taken to end the presence of the movement in the country.
Jordan-Qatar, Politics, 11/22/1999
Moroccan delegation attends celebration events of U.N. convention on children's rights in Spain
Princess Lalla Meriem, eldest sister of King Mohammed VI and chairwoman of the UNICEF Moroccan committee, and a large Moroccan delegation attended last week events held in Spain in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the U.N convention on children's rights.
Morocco, Politics, 11/22/1999
Organization to be established in Algeria against normalization with Israel
Algerian parliamentary sources have stated that party figures from the Islamic and national line are preparing for the formation of a front against normalization with Israel.
Algeria, Politics, 11/22/1999
Jordan, Iran for developing bilateral relations in all areas
The acting speaker of the Jordanian Parliament, Bassam Haddadin, met on Saturday in Amman with the secretary general of the Iranian "Labor House," Ali Mahjoub al-Amin, who is also a member of the Iranian Shoura council, and members of the accompanying delegation.
Jordan-Iran, Politics, 11/22/1999
Morocco proposes permanent Arab committee of solidarity and struggle against poverty
Morocco proposed at the Arab social affairs ministerial council's ongoing 19th session the creation of a permanent Arab committee to promote social solidarity and reduce poverty.
Regional, Politics, 11/22/1999
Arab Labor Organization starts 52nd round
The board of the Arab Labor Organization started in Cairo on Sunday its 52nd four-day round to discuss topics pertaining to labor, productivity and development.
Regional, Politics, 11/22/1999
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