Arabic News Daily Page for 7/18/2001
Daily Edition - Wednesday, July 18, 2001
- Bin Aleazer cancels visit to the US
The Israeli defense minister Benjamin Bin Aleazer has announced the cancellation of his visit due to be today to the USA. Israel-USA, Politics, 7/18/2001 - Shura statement denounces Israeli practices
The Shura (Consultative) Council expressed deep concern over the Israeli aggressions and excessive use of force against the unarmed Palestinians and the continued policies of settlement building and demolition of Palestinians' houses. Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 7/18/2001 - Egypt hosts COMESA, SADC meetings
Egypt hosts late this month an African meeting to exchange views and coordinate stances at the meetings of the fourth ministerial conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) slated for Doha in November. Egypt-Regional, Politics, 7/18/2001 - ECOSOC panel discusses peace-development link in Africa
Africa must take charge of its own peace and development, taking care to address post-conflict situations, foster the scientific and technological aspects and understand the political and social basis for peace, according to a high-level panel convened at the current session of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Regional, Politics, 7/18/2001 - Continued backing for African development initiatives
High-level government representatives on Tuesday expressed support for African efforts to spur lasting economic development as the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) entered the second day of its high-level segment debate on ensuring sustainable development for African countries. Regional, Politics, 7/18/2001