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Bashir: Egyptian-Sudanese relations back to normal
Bashir yesterday hailed as "strategic" Egyptian-Sudanese relations, affirming that some circumstances and wrong acts have been behind recent misunderstandings between the two states.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 12/24/1999
Al-Sharaa confers with new Moroccan ambassador
Morocco-Syria, Politics, 12/24/1999
With majority of 146 votes, UN General Assembly stress Syria's sovereignty over Golan resources
During its 87th general session, which was convened on Thursday in New York, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a decision renewing the permanent Syrian supremacy over the natural resources of the occupied Syrian Golan Heights and the supremacy of the Palestinian people over their natural resources in the occupied Palestinian territories, including Jerusalem.
Syria-UN, Politics, 12/24/1999
Lahd and his senior aides to find houses in Paris
Lebanon, Politics, 12/24/1999
Gaddafi confers with Burkina Faso counterpart
Libya-Burkina Faso, Politics, 12/24/1999
Bouteflika assigns Benbitour to form new government in Algeria
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika stressed Algeria's backing to Syria, Lebanon and the Palestinians in the Middle East peace process negotiations.
Algeria, Politics, 12/24/1999
Sharjah Consultative Council forms committees
United Arab Emirates, Politics, 12/24/1999
Mubarak-Bashir talks cover legitimacy, stability, reconciliation in Sudan
President Hosni Mubarak yesterday hold talks with Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on the development in the Sudan and the means of backing security, legitimacy and stability in the Sudan.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 12/24/1999
Mauritania for common Arab work
Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid on Wednesday received a message from President Maaouya Ould Sid Ahmed Taya of Mauritania, in which he stressed his country's desire to take part in the activities run by the Arab League and in backing the march of common Arab work.
Mauritania, Politics, 12/24/1999
US backs Egypt's leading role in ME, Arab World
The US backs Egypt's leading role in the Middle East and the Arab World, US Ambassador in Cairo Daniel Kurtzer said yesterday.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 12/24/1999
Bouteflika: No Algerian contacts with Israel
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has asserted that his country has no secret or open contact with Israel.
Algeria, Politics, 12/24/1999
Consequences of the Israeli explosions in the Dead Sea
Nuclear scientists and experts in international law have warned against the consequences of the explosions carried out recently by Israel in the Dead Sea.
Regional-Israel, Politics, 12/24/1999
Arab community in Venezuela: missing and victims of thefts
Rescue operations have been continuous in Venezuela amid increasing interests showed by the local authorities to the hit areas by the flood.
Regional-Venezuela, Politics, 12/24/1999
Two main Arab groups in the US declare merger
Two major groups for American citizens of Arab decent said they will merge and described their decision to merge as an important element on the way to revive awareness and political organization between Arab-Americans and the USA.
Regional-USA, Politics, 12/24/1999
Morocco sets up prison-watch NGO
The national prison observatory OMP, a newly set up prison-watch NGO, held here Thursday a press-conference to highlight objectives and strategy for the defense of inmates' rights and upgrading of standards in detention.
Morocco, Politics, 12/24/1999
MP Stripped of Immunity for Bouncing Cheque
An Mp at the Moroccan House of Representatives (lower chamber of parliament) was stripped of parliamentary immunity for delivering bouncing cheques.
Morocco, Politics, 12/24/1999
King Mohammed represented at Niger president-elect's swearing-in ceremony
King Mohammed VI was represented at the swearing in ceremony of the president-elect of Niger, Mamadou Tandja, by Minister of Agriculture Habib Malki.
Morocco-Niger, Politics, 12/23/1999
El-Bashir receives Abdul Meguid
Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir yesterday evening in his residency's in Kasr El-Koba in Cairo received Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid.
Sudan, Politics, 12/23/1999
Today: Concluding discussions between Mubarak and El-Bashir in Cairo
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak concluded today talks with Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir, during which they discussed the latest developments in Sudan.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 12/23/1999
Moussa assures success of El-Bashir's visit to Cairo
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa stated that the discussions between Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir took place in a positive and intimate atmosphere that reflects the great Egyptian concern with Sudan and its affairs and movement toward stability in Sudan as well as ending the disputes there.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 12/23/1999
Obstacles confront mediation between El-Bashir and Turabi
Sudan, Politics, 12/23/1999
Lebanese parliament approves election law
Quickly, as expected, without amendments worthy to be mentioned and in two short sessions held in one day, in an intensive parliamentary presence and the absence of warm welcome, the general commission of the Lebanese Parliament on Wednesday approved the new election law with a majority of 81 and the opposition of 17 parliament members, while four parliamentarians abstained from voting.
Lebanon, Politics, 12/23/1999
Moroccan premier receives message from Indian peer
Moroccan Prime Minister Abderrahmane Youssoufi received a message from his Indian peer, Atal Behari Vajpayee.
Morocco-India, Politics, 12/23/1999
King Mohammed condoles Algerian president over quake
King Mohammed VI sent President Abdelaziz Bouteflika a condolence message following the earth quake that jolted Algeria, claiming 28 lives.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 12/23/1999
Twenty killed, tens wounded in Algerian earthquake
Algerian television broadcast on Wednesday that an earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale hit on Wednesday night in western Algeria and resulted according to preliminary estimates in the death of 20 persons, wounding tens and causing material losses in Ain Temouchent, 450 KM west of the capital.
Algeria, Politics, 12/23/1999
King Mohammed gets For Grenada 1999 prize
King Mohammed VI was awarded in Grenada Wednesday the honorary "For Grenada 1999" prize by the Grenada radio-stations network "Ser." Official spokesman of the Royal Palace Hassan Aourid, who received the prize on behalf of the king at the "Al Hamra" palace, said it spelt support to democratic changes undertaken by the king since coming to power aiming for democracy under the rule of the law.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 12/23/1999
Ghali and Murr reviewed Lebanon's arrangements for Francophony summit
Lebanon, Politics, 12/23/1999
Egypt receives report concerning Palestinian - Israel talks
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 12/23/1999
King Mohammed back in Rabat
Morocco, Politics, 12/23/1999
Lebanon to restore seven villages annexed by the French mandate to Palestine
Lebanese Prime Minister Salim al-Hoss has asserted Lebanon's determination to restore seven Lebanese villages which were annexed by the French mandate to Palestine upon demarcating the southern borders of Lebanon in agreement between the French and the British.
Lebanon, Politics, 12/23/1999
Iraqi sources do not exclude new US attack
Iraq, Politics, 12/23/1999
Prime minister attends Bethlehem 2000 festivities
Moroccan Prime Minister Abderrahmane Youssoufi heads this Thursday to the Palestinian territories, where he will take part in the Bethlehem 2000 festivities, organized by the Palestinian government, it was officially announced in Rabat.
Morocco-Palestine, Politics, 12/23/1999
Arafat, Jordanian officials review ways of detente with Syria and Lebanon
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat has asserted that there are no new developments in the current talks with Israel. He said the Palestinian side is "insistent on maintaining its right on the grounds of its solid position backed by signed resolutions and agreements."
Palestine-Jordan, Politics, 12/23/1999
Agreement on a united administration for Mogadishu
The main five Somali warring groups which control Mogadishu on Wednesday signed an agreement to establish a joint administration in the capital.
Somalia, Politics, 12/23/1999
Anti-corruption committee meets
The Moroccan follow-up committee of struggle against corruption met in Rabat on Wednesday to prepare strategies for the fight against corruption.
Morocco, Politics, 12/23/1999
Moroccan ship owners want to be part in reflection
In the wake of the visit to Morocco of the European commissioner for agriculture and fisheries, Franz Fischler, Moroccan ship owners said Wednesday they should be involved in any reflection on cooperation prospects in fisheries with EU.
Morocco-European Union, Politics, 12/23/1999
Mozambican president congratulated for reelection
Morocco-Mozambique, Politics, 12/23/1999
Israeli sources assure of difficulty in reaching two agreements at the same time with Syria and Palestine
Diplomatic Israeli sources in Cairo told ArabicNews.com that, "It will be difficult to reach two agreements for peace with Palestine and Syria at the same time and present the two agreements in one public referendum as the Israeli law states."
Israel-Regional, Politics, 12/23/1999
Discussions between Khartoum and the SPLA army next month
Sudanese opposition sources said peace talks between the Sudanese government and the Sudan People's Liberation Army concerning the IGAD initiative will begin in middle of the coming month.
Sudan, Politics, 12/23/1999
Government ready to resume social dialogue
In a debate hosted by the weekly "La Vie Economique," Alioua said each union will have the possibility of starting sectorial negotiations to pave the way for an economic and social policy. The main problem, he said, is the unfair spread of wealth in the country which requires a new process based on consensus.
Morocco, Politics, 12/23/1999
Jordan seeks oil cooperation with Iraq
Iraqi President Saddam Hussein on Wednesday received a message from Jordan's King Abdullah II that dealt with "bilateral relations between the two sisterly countries."
Iraq-Jordan, Politics, 12/23/1999
Sheikh Saad spends recovery period in London
The Kuwaiti official news agency KUNA said on Wednesday that Kuwaiti Crown Prince and Prime Minister Sheikh Saad al-Abdullah al-Sabah had left Washington heading for London, where he will spend a recovery period after he completed his medical checkups.
Kuwait, Politics, 12/23/1999
US official: Peace talks to be held in Shepherdstown, West Virginia
A high-ranking US official announced on Tuesday that the second round of the Syrian-Israeli peace talks will be held in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, 70 KM from Washington DC.
Syria-Israel-USA, Politics, 12/23/1999
Iranian ambassador voices backing for Syria
Iran's ambassador to Lebanon, Ali Sabahani, has asserted his country's total backing for Syria's stand and "its struggle in defense of its, Arab and Muslims' legitimate rights"
Syria-Iran, Politics, 12/23/1999
A quake in eastern Morocco, no losses incurred
Morocco, Politics, 12/23/1999
Spanish fishery minister disappointed yet upbeat
Spanish Agriculture and Fishery Minister Jesus Posada said Wednesday he was upbeat as to the final outcome of Morocco-UE talks on a fishing agreement yet voiced disappointment when no date for talks was announced at the end of the visit to the kingdom of commissioner Franz Fischler.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 12/23/1999
Final arrangements start for Egypt's celebrations of the third millennium
The press center for Egypt's celebration of the millennium, which will be held before the pyramids on December 31, is starting its activity today to serve the local, Arab and international media to cover this celebration, Mohammed Ghonaim, the first under secretary of the Egyptian Ministry of Culture and head of the informational committee of the celebration, said.
Egypt, Politics, 12/23/1999
Turkish military delegation visits Israel to strengthen strategic cooperation
The spokesman for the Israeli Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that he expects a large Turkish delegation to visit Israel next week to hold what he described as semi-annual strategic talks
Israel-Turkey, Politics, 12/23/1999
Iraq to bid farewell to the new year in a general mourning day
Iraq, Politics, 12/23/1999
Morocco, association of Caribbean states sign accord
Morocco-International, Politics, 12/23/1999
Israeli officer: Our dogs follow the smell of the Arabs and the extremist Jews
An officer in the Israeli army announced in front of 15 reserve soldiers that his dogs are trained to "follow up the smell of the Arabs and the extremist Jews."
Israel-Regional, Politics, 12/23/1999
Bashir arrives in Cairo today for talks with Mubarak
Sudanese President Omar Al Bashir arrived in Cairo today for talks with Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak on the goings-on of the Sudan in the wake of the recent decisions on dissolving the parliament and declaring the state of emergency for three months.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 12/22/1999
Bilateral summit between Mubarak and El-Bashir
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 12/22/1999
Indonesian products marketed in Israel via third country
Indonesian Industry and Trade Minister Jusuf Kalla admitted on Tuesday that certain Indonesian products had already entered the Israeli market through a third country.
Israel-Indonesia, Politics, 12/22/1999
Sudanese foreign minister to arrive in Cairo on Sunday
Sudanese Foreign Minister Mustafa Othman Ismael will arrive in Cairo on Sunday carrying a message from Sudanese President Omar Hassan El-Bashir that tackles the situation in Sudan in light of the Egyptian -Libyan initiative.
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 12/22/1999
Al-Assad receives telephone call from Jordanian king on Middle East peace
Jordan-Syria, Politics, 12/22/1999
Gulf tour by the Moroccan king
Morocco-Gulf, Politics, 12/22/1999
Qatari foreign minister in Amman
Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad Bin Jasem Bin Jaber al-Thani arrived in Amman on Tuesday carrying a message from the ruler of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani, to King Abdullah Bin Hussein.
Jordan-Qatar, Politics, 12/22/1999
Jordanian Islamic labor front refuses reconciliation with Israel
The Islamic labor front in Jordan has asserted its stand in refusing reconciliation with Israel, asserting that any political agreements with Israel will lead to US-Zionist hegemony over the region and opening all the doors that are still closed before expanding its influence.
Jordan, Politics, 12/22/1999
Lebanese president, premier confer with Ghali on Francophonic conference
Lebanese President Emile Lahoud on Tuesday received in Beirut at the Baabda presidential palace the secretary general of the Organization of Francophonic States, Butrous Butrous Ghali.
Lebanon, Politics, 12/22/1999
King Mohammed visits Fez
Morocco, Politics, 12/22/1999
Seven Kuwaiti parliamentarians form anti-normalization conference
Seven Kuwaiti members of parliament have started to form a committee to prevent the establishment of natural relations between the Arab Gulf states and Israel, even if a peace agreement is reached between Israel and Syria.
Kuwait, Politics, 12/22/1999
Bashar al-Assad to visit Iran
The Jordanian weekly al-Sabeel quoted well-informed sources in Damascus and Tehran as saying that Bashar al-Assad, son of Syrian President Hafez al-Assad, will start within the coming days a visit to the Iranian capital on a political mission which was described by the paper as very difficult because Bashar will carry with him the "work agenda he will discuss with the Iranian leadership."
Syria-Iran, Politics, 12/22/1999
Youssoufi: Government is working to diminish pockets of resistance to change
Moroccan Prime Minister Abderrahmane Youssoufi has insisted that his center-left coalition government is trying to diminish the "pockets of resistance" that hamper the process of change in Morocco.
Morocco, Politics, 12/22/1999
Egyptian - Libyan initiative for ratifying peace in Sudan continues
Libya-Sudan, Politics, 12/22/1999
Muabarak meets with Jospin
Egypt-France, Politics, 12/22/1999
Exporting Egyptian dates and oranges to Malaysia
Egypt-Malaysia, Politics, 12/22/1999
Arafat, Barak meet in secret
Israeli Radio said on Tuesday that Palestinian President Yasser Arafat and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak met in secret late on Tuesday night in Ramallah.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/22/1999
Libya pays its share of Arab League's budget
Libya, Politics, 12/22/1999
Report: Barak's plan for regional cooperation
The Israeli daily Haaretz said on Tuesday that Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak is crystallizing a plan to establish a forum for regional cooperation in the Middle East after reaching a comprehensive peace agreement based on principles of voluntarily cooperation and non-violation of the sovereignty of the countries of the region, to settle disputes peacefully and abstaining from provocative acts.
Regional-Israel, Politics, 12/22/1999
Report: Elements of a Syrian - Israeli peace
A Jordanian daily said that the peace project between Syria and Israel that has been debated between the two sides at the present includes several political, security, economic and regional elements.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 12/22/1999
Mubarak to visit Washington soon
Israeli diplomatic sources expected the approach of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's visit to the USA to fulfill the invitation made by US President Bill Clinton.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 12/22/1999
Saleh urges convening Arab summit to regain solidarity
Yemen, Politics, 12/22/1999
Turabi gives El Bashir one month before boycotting relations
The ruling Sudanese National Congress Party under the chairmanship of Hassan Turabi, chairman of the dissolved Sudanese Parliament, said he is "giving president El-Bashir a month period of time before boycotting the relations with him and his government."
Sudan, Politics, 12/22/1999
Arafat confers with al-Rawabdeh
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat met on Tuesday in Amman with Jordanian Prime Minister Abdul Raouf al-Rawabdeh. The two sides continued talks held between Arafat and Jordan's King Abdullah II on Monday.
Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 12/22/1999
Site set for next round of Syrian - Israeli talks
Syria-Israel-USA, Politics, 12/22/1999
Levy aspires to agreement on declaration of principles with Syria
Syria-Israel, Politics, 12/22/1999
Arab League accuses Israel of attempting to confiscate parts of Al Aqsa mosque
Politics, 12/22/1999
Peres and peace with Damascus
Israeli Minister of Regional Cooperation Shimon Peres has stated that the importance of peace with Damascus is not confined to Israel's relations with Syria, adding that signing a peace agreement between the two sides will make the Middle East region as a whole reconciled "with itself."
Regional-Israel, Politics, 12/22/1999
Shas leader informs Syrians of his desire to visit Damascus
Well-informed sources in Damascus told the London-based al-Hayat daily that the spiritual leader of the Israeli Shas religious movement, Ofadia Youssef, has asserted "the strong desire" to visit Damascus to meet with high-ranking Syrian officials.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 12/22/1999
Moroccan media call Spain to follow Portugal's example in Macau and liberate Sebta and Melillia
The Moroccan media have called Spain to follow the example of Portugal which put an end to 442 years of colonial rule in Macau and handed back the territory to China and end the occupation of the Northern Moroccan cities of Sebta and Melillia and the neighboring islands.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 12/22/1999
Yemeni Cabinet approves three measures
Yemen, Politics, 12/22/1999
Majority of Moroccans back Youssoufi's Policy
The majority of Moroccans back the policy of the Prime Minister Abderrahmane Youssoufi and think that he is able to lead the government into the 21st Century
Morocco, Politics, 12/22/1999
US efforts to have Israel in the West Europe group
The US ambassador at the UN, Richard Holbrook, has stated that US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright intends to urge the European Union to enable Israel to join a UN regional group known as the group of Western Europe and other countries.
Israel, Politics, 12/22/1999
Israeli army presents Barak plan for withdrawal from Lebanon
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 12/22/1999
Oman - UAE message
Oman-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 12/22/1999
North Korean ambassador hands copies of credentials to foreign minister
Morocco-North Korea, Politics, 12/22/1999
World Football Cup 2006: Royal messages to Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon presidents
A Moroccan delegation, currently touring Africa to sway backing to Morocco's bid to host the 2006 World Cup football finals, handed separate messages to presidents Teodoro Obiang NGuema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea and Paul Biya of Cameroon.
Morocco, Politics, 12/22/1999
Mubarak, Hamad share common views on regional issues
President Hosni Mubarak, in the third stop of his Gulf tour, held talks in Bahrain yesterday covering the Middle East peace process. Mubarak, in the Gulf Arab state for a two-day visit, discussed the peace process and other regional and bilateral issues with Bahrain Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa.
Bahrain-Egypt, Politics, 12/21/1999
Mubarak visits Emirates today
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is heading tonight to the United Arab Emirates to meet with its president, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahyan
United Arab Emirates-Egypt, Politics, 12/21/1999
Gaddafi discusses developments in Sudan with Afwerki
Libya-Eritrea, Politics, 12/21/1999
Iraqi parliament denounces the United Nations
The Iraqi Parliament denounced the United Nations resolution which calls for Iraqi cooperation with the new inspection system for Iraqi weapons in order to lift the sanctions imposed on it.
Iraq, Politics, 12/21/1999
Sources: El-Bashir to visit Cairo tomorrow; Sudan People's Liberation Front welcomes his procedures
The opposition Sudan People's Liberation Front expressed its welcome for the procedures taken by Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir recently.
Sudan, Politics, 12/21/1999
On the meeting between al-Sharaa, Barak
Syria-Israel, Politics, 12/21/1999
Sudanese president calls on opposition for dialogue
Sudan, Politics, 12/21/1999
Qaddoura reelected as PA speaker in Syria
Syria, Politics, 12/21/1999
Lebanese president confers with al-Sharaa
Lebanese President Emile Lahoud ment on Monday in Beirut's Baabda palace with Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 12/21/1999
King Abdullah assures Jordan's support for the Palestinian people
King Abdullah II of Jordan newly expressed the Jordanian government's backing of the Palestinians' efforts to reclaim their rights and establish their independent country.
Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 12/21/1999
New Syrian government
a new government will be announced in Damascus under the chairmanship of the Foreign minister Farouk al-Sharaa who will also keep his previous post as a foreign minister so as to cope with the new position of negotiations al-Sharaa is launching with the Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak.
Syria, Politics, 12/21/1999
Sherif hails Egyptian-Qatar relations
President Mubarak's visit to Qatar falls within the framework of constant consultations and coordination with Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani on the latest developments in the Middle East peacemaking drive in light of the resumption of talks on the Syrian-Israeli track and Lebanon's anticipated participation within the coming few weeks as well as the situation in Sudan, Minister of Information Safwat Sherif said in interview with the Qatari news agency.
Qatar-Egypt, Politics, 12/21/1999
Egypt does not interfere in Sudan's internal affairs
President Hosni Mubarak said his current Gulf tour is a link in a series of Arab meetings, adding that he would discuss the prospects for holding an Arab Summit.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 12/21/1999
Jordanian message to the Iraqi President
Jordan-Iraq, Politics, 12/21/1999
Yemeni foreign minister: It is the proper time for convening the Arab summit
Yemen, Politics, 12/21/1999
Abu Zeid: Government won't think twice in Toshka, Sheikh Zayed Canal
Egypt, Politics, 12/21/1999
French premier starts visit to Egypt
French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin starts today a two-day working visit to Egypt, after which he will continue a private visit for several days.
Egypt-France, Politics, 12/21/1999
Barak declares adherence to the necessity of Israel's withdrawal from the Golan
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak said for the first time yesterday that Israel must withdraw from the occupied Syrian Golan Heights.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 12/21/1999
Peres: I assured to President Clinton my commitment to Rabin's written and oral obligations towards Syria
Former Israeli Prime Minister Shemon Peres said that when he was in office he assured US President Bill Clinton of his adherence to the obligations taken by Yitzhak Rabin whether they are written or verbal.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 12/21/1999
Yemen, Iran support Syrian bid to restore the Golan
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh said that the resumption of peace talks on the Syrian track is considered a good step, expressing Yemen's backing for Syria to restore the occupied Golan Heights.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 12/21/1999
Al-Hoss: we demand our rights to lands and the waters
Lebanese Prime Minister Salim al-Hoss has asserted that Lebanon will be persistent in to demanding its rights to the waters of the al-Qazzani and al-Hasbani rivers and restoring several villages and plantations confiscated by Israel and annexed by it.
Lebanon, Politics, 12/21/1999
Morocco, Mali underline importance of inter-culture dialogue
Malian Minister of Culture and Tourism Amina Traore, who is currently on a visit to Morocco, held talks in Rabat last week with her Moroccan peer, Mohammed Achaari, on the firm historic cultural ties binding the two countries.
Morocco-Mali, Politics, 12/21/1999
Clinton once again blocks move of US embassy to Jerusalem
US President Bill Clinton on Saturday once again blocked a U.S. congressional directive to move the American embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Regional-Israel-USA, Politics, 12/21/1999
UAE calls for permanent Arab seat on Security Council
United Arab Emirates-UN, Politics, 12/21/1999
Rabat hosts colloquy on the late King Hassan II
A colloquy on the political and human dimension of the late King Hassan II and on his stands on Islamic issues is being held in Rabat with the participation of scholars from all over the Islamic world.
Morocco, Politics, 12/21/1999
Mubarak: Toshka project among national priorities
On whether Toshka project will be neglected or has been found worthless, President Mubarak said Toshka is great and excellent venture but we all have to realize and remember that it is a long-term project not todayıs project, Northwest Suez also is an excellent venture and we are determined to establish northwest of Suez also a special zone, a free trade zone with its own law which will encourage Egyptian, Arab and foreign investors.
Egypt, Politics, 12/21/1999
Kuwait urges Iraq to resume coordination concerning the missing
Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 12/21/1999
New year will bring crackdown on video, music pirating in Qatar
Qatar, Politics, 12/21/1999
Banks union calls for sit-in
Morocco, Politics, 12/21/1999
Eight Moroccan illegal emigrants arrested in Spain
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 12/21/1999
Three SLA members ask for asylum in Israel
Three members of the Israeli-allied South Lebanon Army (SLA) militias on Sunday appealed to the supreme court in Israel to get the right of political asylum for them and members of their families in Israel.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 12/21/1999
Israel apologizes over announcing the visit of the Pope
Israeli Minister Haim Ramon on Monday expressed apology over Israel's declaration on Sunday, in violation of diplomatic norms, of the visit of the Pope John Paul II to the holy lands on March 21 - 26.
Israel-Vatican, Politics, 12/21/1999
Zinni visits Doha
Qatar-USA, Politics, 12/21/1999
Iraq denies any secret communications with Israel
Iraq, Politics, 12/21/1999
Mauritania appoints first ambassador to Israel
Mauritania-Israel, Politics, 12/21/1999
Mubarak in Doha after concluding visit to Riyadh
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak arrived in Doha on Sunday from Saudi Arabia for a two-day visit in the course of his tour of the region, which will last for two days. The tour will also cover Bahrain.
Egypt, Politics, 12/20/1999
Saudi, Egyptian and Syrian summit nearby
Well-informed sources in Riyadh spoke about a Saudi, Egyptian and Syrian summit to be held shortly in Damascus to back the Syrian peace negotiator, revive the Lebanese track in the peace process, and prepare for convening a pan-Arab summit.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 12/20/1999
Phone calls between Mubarak and Sheikh Zayed
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak made a phone call tonight to Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates in the framework of the continuous communications between the two presidents for the good of their nations.
Egypt-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 12/20/1999
Resuming final status negotiations between Israel and Palestine
The Palestinian and the Israeli sides resumed final status negotiations today near the city of Jerusalem.
Palestine, Politics, 12/20/1999
New government expected in Syria
The London-based al-Sharq al-Awsat daily said on Saturday that it has become evident that a new Syrian government is to be formed under the leadership of Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa.
Syria, Politics, 12/20/1999
El-Bashir assures adherence to ruling National Congress
Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir asserted his adherence to the ruling National Congress party and said he will continue to head the party to clean up the corruption that moved to it from refused factional practices.
Sudan, Politics, 12/20/1999
Continuous consultations between Arab League, Egyptian Foreign Ministry to follow up on Sudanese events
Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid agreed with Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa on the importance of continuing consultations and coordination between them to follow up on the developments in Sudan and support the legal authority in Sudan after the latest developments.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 12/20/1999
IGAD delegation meets with Sudanese officials
A delegation from the general trusteeship for the organizations of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), which mediates in the Sudanese crisis and raised the IGAD peace initiative which is supervised an supported by the USA convened with Sudanese officials yesterday.
Sudan, Politics, 12/20/1999
Arafat and the Syrian track
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat has asserted that the Palestinian Authority has no fears that accelerating the Syrian track of the Middle East peace process will be at the expense of the Palestinian track.
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 12/20/1999
Turkey and peace on the Syrian track
The Turkish Daily News said on Saturday that the Turkish leadership has been discussing the effect of the possible peace agreement between Damascus and Tel Aviv against Turkey.
Turkey-Regional, Politics, 12/20/1999
Report: Saudi mediation in resuming Israeli-Syrian talks
The Paris-based weekly al-Muharrir news said in its most recent issue that Saudi Arabia has contributed considerably to resuming the Syrian track in the Middle East peace process.
Saudi Arabia-Regional, Politics, 12/20/1999
Arafat visits Jordan
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat is visiting Jordan today to hold discussions with King Abdullah Bin Hussein of Jordan that focus on the peace process and the situation in the area.
Palestine-Jordan, Politics, 12/20/1999
Victims of the sanctions in Iraq
The Iraqi Ministry of Health on Sunday said that more than 10,000 persons, mostly children, died in November because of the UN embargo imposed on Iraq since 1990.
Iraq, Politics, 12/20/1999
Arab fury due to Israeli shelling of Lebanese school
Furious Arab reactions escalated yesterday toward the Israeli shelling of a school in Arab Salim village in occupied south Lebanon.
Regional-Lebanon, Politics, 12/20/1999
Israel to contain SLA
Israel Radio said on Sunday that the Israeli general security system has studied all aspects connected to containing all members of the South Lebanese Army (SLA) militia in or outside Israel after the Israeli army's withdrawal from south Lebanon
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 12/20/1999
Hizbullah and the Washington negotiations
The chairman of the political council of the Lebanese Hizbullah Party, Muhammad Raad, said that if an agreement is signed and the negotiators in Washington reach a result, the Lebanese resistance will move the risks of the Zionist project from "the battlefields to the economic and political hegemony in the region."
Lebanon, Politics, 12/20/1999
Syrian Jews and peace between Israel and Syria
The mouthpiece of Jews in Britain, the Jewish Chronicle daily, said on Saturday that there is a partition between the Syrian Jews in Israel over welcoming the current peace moves between Syria and Israel, as they hope to visit their former country, Syria.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 12/20/1999
Butros Ghali to visit Beirut tomorrow
Butros Butros Ghali, the secretary general of the organization of Francophone countries, is to make an official visit to Beirut tomorrow in the framework of preparing for the Francophone summit that will be convened in Beirut in 2001.
Regional, Politics, 12/20/1999
Government policy statement targets peace, development
The government policy statement has identified a number of strategies that aim at maintaining sustainable, comprehensive and just development.
Egypt, Politics, 12/20/1999
Abul Gheit hopes UNSC Resolution would suspend sanctions on Iraq
Egypt's Permanent Delegate to the United Nations Ambassador Ahmed Abul Gheit said that the UN Security Council's Resolution, issued Friday on setting a new mechanism for inspecting on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction programs, should lead at the end to a final lifting of sanctions imposed on Baghdad.
Egypt-Iraq-UN, Politics, 12/20/1999
After declaring being acquitted: A tour by a Lebanese artists whom was accused of abusing Islam
Lebanon-Regional, Politics, 12/20/1999
Internal crisis in Israel due to importing water form Turkey
Israel is witnessing a severe internal battle concerning importing water from Turkey to ease the lack of water or establishing huge projects for desalinating the water in Israel itself.
Israel-Turkey, Politics, 12/20/1999
Message from Russian President to Egyptian counterpart on Middle East peace
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa has received a message from Russian President Boris Yeltsin to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak connected to the latest developments of the Middle East peace process.
Egypt-Russia, Politics, 12/20/1999
Ross to visit the Middle East
Palestine-USA, Politics, 12/20/1999
Israeli delegation heads for Indonesia
A high-ranking Israeli delegation headed on Saturday for Indonesia to hold talks between Israel and Indonesia at the invitation of the Indonesian foreign minister.
Israel-Indonesia, Politics, 12/20/1999
Some 250 Algerian gunmen surrender
The Algerian daily al-Khabar said on Sunday that some 250 members of the Islamic Salvation Army surrendered on Saturday to the specialized authorities under the "civil concord law."
Algeria, Politics, 12/20/1999
Al-Sharaa briefs President al-Assad on Washington's talks
Syria, Politics, 12/20/1999
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