Today's Headlines
- On the assassination of Abu Ali Mustafa
Israeli US- made Apatchi helicopter's missiles on Monday killed the secretary general of the people's front for the Liberation of Palestine Abu Ali Mustafa. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 8/28/2001
- Mubarak, Qaboos discuss ME peacess
Sultan Qaboos of Oman arrived in Sharm El-Sheikh Monday coming from Doha on a private visit to Egypt within the framework of an Arab tour that included Qatar and will also take him to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Egypt-Oman, Politics, 8/28/2001
- OIC Condemns Assassination of FPLP Leader
The Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) has "strongly condemned the odious assassination of martyr Abu Ali Mustapha Zibri," leader of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (FPLP) and called the international community "to force Israel stop its crimes against the Palestinian people." Regional-Israel, Politics, 8/28/2001
- Egypt condemns assassination of PFLP Chief
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher condemned the assassination of Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) Secretary General Abu Ali Moustafa earlier on Monday. Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 8/28/2001
- EU condemns Israeli assassinations of Palestinian activists
The European Union condemned Monday all Israeli assassinations of Palestinian activists and described as very grave the pre-meditated murder of Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) Secretary-General Abu Ali Mustafa. Palestine-European Union, Politics, 8/28/2001
- U.S. : Israel killings inflame mideast conflict
The United States said on Monday that Israel's assassinations of Palestinian leaders were inflaming the Middle East conflict. Palestine-USA, Politics, 8/28/2001
- U.S. Denounces Targeted Killings
Reacting sharply to the murder of a Palestinian leader, the State Department said Monday that Israel's targeted killings of Palestinians only inflame an already volatile situation and make it much harder to restore calm. Palestine-USA, Politics, 8/28/2001
- Jordanian King's statements in Russia
The Jordanian king Abdullah II has warned from the continued deterioration of the situation in the Middle East region and described this situation as very grave. Jordan-Russia, Politics, 8/28/2001
- The central leadership of the National Progressive Front reviews developments
The central leadership of the Syrian National Progressive Front held a meeting on Monday, led by Vice President Dr. Muhammad Zuheir Masharqa, who is the deputy chairman of the National Progressive Front. Syria, Politics, 8/28/2001
- Anti-racism summit needs concrete results, human rights watch
Human Rights Watch said Monday that it expected the upcoming United Nations-sponsored World Conference Against Racism (WCAR) to lead to concrete programs to combat racial discrimination around the world. Regional, Politics, 8/28/2001
- Egyptian members of parliament threaten companies dealing with Israel
In the framework of the escalated wave to maintain normalization with Israel, several members of the Egyptian parliament threatened the private investment companies which have trade relations with Israeli companies to launch a campaign to boycott its products in the Egyptian market. Egypt-Israel, Politics, 8/28/2001
- Maher attends Anti-Racism Conference in Durban
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher will lead the Egyptian delegation to the Anti-Racism Conference set to open in Durban, South Africa, on August 31. Egypt-Regional, Politics, 8/28/2001
- Robinson voices confidence on outcome of UN anti-racism forum in Durban
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Monday expressed confidence that the upcoming World Conference against Racism, to be held in Durban, South Africa, will produce a new understanding on dealing with past wrongs in order to build a better future. Regional, Politics, 8/28/2001
- Arab participation in Durban conference Regional-Israel, Politics, 8/28/2001
- India to oppose Israel's isolation at Durban's conference
The Indian daily " The Hindu " said on Monday that India will oppose any attempt to isolate Israel and to hold equal Zionism to racism at the UN conference against racism due to start its deliberations on Friday in Durban. Regional-India, Politics, 8/28/2001
- Syrian- Turkish transport relations reviewed
The minister of transport Makram Obeid on Monday discussed with the Turkish minister of state Tonja Touskai and members of the accompanying delegation historical relations between the two countries and means of developing them in the service of joint interests especially in the area of transport and communications. Syria-Turkey, Economics, 8/28/2001
- Israeli forces bombarded South Lebanese areas
The Israeli occupation forces on Monday morning bombarded, using artillery Sallanah district situated between Shebaa and Kafer Souba. Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 8/28/2001
- Iraq will not agree the return back of weapons inspectors
The Iraqi foreign minister Naji Sabri has renewed rejection that Iraq will not agree to the return back of UN weapons inspectors who left Iraqi more than two years ago before lifting the embargo imposed on it since 1990 and eliminating all mass destruction weapons in Israel. Iraq, Politics, 8/28/2001
- Egypt supports Palestinian stand
Egyptian Presidential political advisor Osama E1 Baz said that Egypt strongly supports the Palestinian stance, out of its belief in the justice of the Palestinian cause. Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 8/28/2001
- Full cooperation between NCW, Bahraini Higher Council for Women
The Egyptian First Lady Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak, Chairwoman of the National Council for Women (NCW), stressed the necessity of full cooperation and exchange of experiences between Bahraini Higher Council for women formed recently under Sheikh Sbika Bint Ibrahim and the National Council for women in Egypt. Egypt-Bahrain, Politics, 8/28/2001
- Egypt denies intention to privatize the Suez Canal
The Egyptian authorities concerned have denied the existence of any intention to privatize the Suez Canal, stressing continued work to develop the Canal by self means without reliance on international contracting companies. Egypt, Economics, 8/28/2001
- The 48th Damascus International fair opens today
Under the patronage of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad the 48th Damascus International Fair will open today. It is organized by the Syrian ministry of the economy and foreign trade- the general establishment for Fairs an international markets at the theatre of the Fair's city. Syria, Economics, 8/28/2001
- New gas discoveries in the Mediterranean
Experts are currently evaluating two new natural gas and petroleum condensate discoveries in the Mediterranean. Egypt, Economics, 8/28/2001
Short Takes
- A well-informed Syrian source has denied news talking about an expected visit by the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to Iraq, prepared for by the Syrian prime minister Muhammad Mustafa Miro during his recent visit to Baghdad. Go
- Libyan President Muammar al-Qaddafi on Monday in Libya received a message from President of Gambia Yahya Jami pertaining to strengthening Libyan- Gambian bilateral relations and regional issues of mutual concern. Go
- Works of the 10th meeting at the level of experts for the Libyan- Egyptian joint initiative concerning the realization of national reconciliation in Sudan started in Tripoli, Libya on Sunday. Go
- The Omani minister of state for foreign affairs Youssef Bin Alawi Abdullah has stressed that Oman has canceled all contacts with Israel. Go
- Oman will host on February 6-18, 2002 a conference on the Arab world in confronting economic globalization. It is organized by the Omani national economy ministry in collaboration with the Euro- Arab studies center in France. Go
- Some 26th Turkish companies are taking part at the Damascus International Fair due to be opened today ( Tuesday). Go
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