Arabic News Daily Page for 8/26/1997
Daily Edition - Tuesday, August 26, 1997
- Sukom expels Greenpeace members
Lebanese channels reported yesterday that Greenpeace members were forbidden to take samples of burnt material that they suspect of being toxic from Sukom, a sewage works company in an area of quarantine. Lebanon, Local, 8/26/1997 - Privatization of 314 companies expected to yield 52 billion
An economic report showed that 76 companies have so far been privatized; it indicated that this move has increased profits of those companies by 50-80 percent. Egypt, Economics, 8/26/1997 - Albright stresses efforts for Middle East peace
In a message conveyed by the American ambassador in Lebanon to Lebanese President Elias Hrawi, Albright said her country is committed to reviving the stalled negotiations between Arab countries and Israel. Lebanon, Politics, 8/26/1997 - 55 Iraq, 8/26/1997
- 44 Mali, 8/26/1997
- 33 Kuwait, Politics, 8/26/1997
- 22 Iraq, 8/26/1997
- 11 Kuwait, Politics, 8/26/1997
- Girl kills herself over parents' disapproval toward her love
A young girl died yesterday at the hospital after poisoning herself with pesticide, because of her parents' maltreatment toward her. Egypt, Local, 8/26/1997 - Sudanese regime honors no pledges, Merghani says
Al Sayed Mohamed El Merghani told reporters that the ruling Sudanese regime doesn't honor pledges or conventions. Sudan, Military, 8/26/1997 - Saudi minister of trade will visit Damascus soon
Usama Fakieh will attend the opening of the 44th Damascus International Fair. Syria-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 8/26/1997 - Iran resumes flights to Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia, Business, 8/26/1997
- Japanese factory planned for Gaza Strip
The project will depend on progress in the peace process between Palestinians and Israelis. Palestine, Business, 8/26/1997 - Samples from toxic barrels sent abroad from Lebanon for tests
"The results will come out in approximately two months," Shuhayib told reporters. Lebanon, Local, 8/26/1997 - Pastry shop blast pair charged
Two men charged with bombing a pastry shop in Baabda were charged while a serviceman arrested in connection with the same case was released. Lebanon, Judicial, 8/26/1997 - Upper Metn wraps up 13th annual festival
Among the crafts on display were cloth making and tobacco curing along with many other local handicrafts, needlework, folklore dances and grain pressing. Lebanon, Culture, 8/26/1997 - Morocco, Polisario to resume talks
Algeria, Mauritania, Morocco, and Bolisarries as well as the United Nations Secretary General's special envoy James Baker will take part in the talks. Morocco, Politics, 8/26/1997 - Kuwait's killer germ
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health was said to be searching for 14 persons carrying the Ecolay germ. Kuwait, Medicine, 8/26/1997 - Libya recognizes Palestinian passports
The Palestinian Deputy Minister of Interior said Libya would recognize Palestinian passports. Palestine, Politics, 8/26/1997 - Tombs to open in November
A great number of tombs that have never been open to visitors before are now undergoing restoration so they can be opened to the public in November. Egypt, History, 8/26/1997 - South Korea to boost unionist ties with Egypt
Rashed agreed to dispatch an ETUF delegation to visit South Korea shortly to discuss means of bolstering unionist cooperation. Egypt, Economics, 8/26/1997 - Economic cooperation between Latvia and Egypt
3 cooperation pacts were signed between Latvia and Egypt in tourism, public health and medical and maritime sciences. Egypt, Economics, 8/26/1997 - Russian-Egyptian trade volume L.E 350 million
Trade volume between Russia and Egypt during last year hit L.E 350 million, equal to one-third of the 1990 trade volume. Egypt, Economics, 8/26/1997 - Egyptian gold and silver circulation active
The amount of gold circulated in the Egyptian market hit 85 tons in gold works and 5 tons in gold ingots. Egypt, Economics, 8/26/1997 - Jeddah summer festival a success
The tourism committee at Jeddah Chamber of commerce and industry has spearheaded efforts to help lure more tourists to the city. Saudi Arabia, Local, 8/26/1997 - Kuwaiti judo team to hold training camp in Syria
The Kuwaiti Judo junior team is due to arrive in Damascus to hold a week-long training camp with their Syrian counterparts. Kuwait-Syria, Sports, 8/26/1997 - Three outstanding footballers to Lebanon
Three Syrian international footballers have signed with three Lebanese clubs. Syria, Sports, 8/26/1997 - Syrian girl arrested by Israelis in Golan
Eyewitnesses said that forces of the so-called "border guards" arrested her and took her to an unknown place. Syria, Politics, 8/26/1997