Today's Headlines
- Iraq is ready to face US
"We are not looking for a confrontation with the United States, but if this country wants to undertake an action, Iraq is ready," said the chairman of the Iraqi Parliament's Legal Committee. Iraq, Politics, 11/1/1997
- Two SLA militiamen killed in southern Lebanon
The militiamen, Nicolas Assaf and Ibrahim Mansour, died instantly when a bomb, detonated by remote control, went off as they were driving by on a road near Kfar Falous, south of the SLA-controlled town of Jezzine. Lebanon, Military, 11/1/1997
- Syria will not yield to blackmail
Syrian Chief of Staff Colonel Hekmat Al Shahaby stated that Syria is able to vanquish any aggression or attack carried out by Israel or its allies against Syria. Syria, Politics, 11/1/1997
- Football : Qatar's great victory over China Qatar, Sports, 11/1/1997
- More pressure on Egyptian government against MENA
The Egyptian opposition increased its pressure on the Egyptian government to declare its boycott of the Middle East-North Africa economic conference, which is due to be held in Qatar during this month. Egypt, Politics, 11/1/1997
- Algeria refuses international intervention but needs help
Algerian Minister of Trade Bakhty Al Ayd stated that Algeria refuses any international intervention in the Algerian crisis. He said that the Algerian people will not accept such intervention for any reason Algeria, Politics, 11/1/1997
- Saudis raid shops and homes in sweeps on illegals
Saudi authorities have been raiding businesses and housing blocks in a crackdown on illegal foreign workers after a grace period for their departure expired Saudi Arabia, Politics, 11/1/1997
- Failed attempt to kidnap Qatar's ambassador to Yemen
Qatar's Ambassador to Yemen, Mohamed bin Hamad al-Khalifa, has escaped a kidnapping attempt in Sanaa, according to Yemeni police. Qatar-Yemen, International, 11/1/1997
- French president to visit UAE next month
Chirac visited Qatar and Saudi Arabia last June. Chirac's visit to the UAE is looked upon as very important by political circles in the UAE due to the strong ties between Paris and Abu Dhabi. United Arab Emirates, Politics, 11/1/1997
- The press conference of Moussa and Primakov
Russia is concerned and worried about the future of the peace process and that the discussions between the two countries are essential and will continue to decide the future steps needed to activate the peace process. Egypt, Politics, 11/1/1997
- Former French foreign minister to visit Beirut and Damascus
Former French Foreign Minister De Charit will visit Lebanon and Syria on November 6 to participate in the French Book Fair. During his visit, he will talk about his new book,"Marshal Leotony," published by Lights. Lebanon-Syria, Culture, 11/1/1997
- Daewoo invests in Morocco as its industrial base for Africa Morocco, Business, 11/1/1997
Short Takes
- 11 members of the Iraq-based People's Mujahedeen, the main Iranian opposition group, were killed by Iranian forces while they were trying to sneak into Iran, according to a Fox News report. Iran recently used jets to attack a People's Mujahedeen base inside Iraq. Go
- Six Iraqi men were convicted of the 1996 hijacking of a Sudanese Airline jet while attempting to reach Britain and win political asylum there, according to a Nando Times report. Go
- The Israeli secret service, the Mossad, has revived a plan to kill Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, The London Times reported. Go
- Jordan's King Hussein said in an interview that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin had betrayed his trust by staging last month's failed assassination attempt on Hamas leader Khaled Mishal in Jordan, the Washington Post reported. Go
- Pope John Paul, meeting with north African bishops, prayed for peace in Algeria and an end to the air embargo against Libya, CNN reported. Go
- Hamas' military wing has threatened a major attack against Israel unless Palestinian prisoners are released by the Israelis, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Go
- Latifa, the Tunisian Pop singer living in Egypt, was accepted to study at the highly-esteemed French Sorbonne university, to conduct musical post-graduate studies. Latifa, who gained her Music diploma from the Cairo-based Arabic Music Institute, will have to pass a Sorbonne exam, Al Fann weekly said today. Go
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