Today's Headlines
- U-2 flies in Iraq
American U-2 spy planes resumed flights over Iraq earlier today, out of the range of Iraqi anti-aircraft guns. Iraq, Politics, 11/10/1997
- New diplomatic crisis between Qatar and Egypt
Although Egypt recalled its ambassador Mohamed Mohamed Menisi for what it termed as mere "consultations," the move has been described as having given a new turn to diplomatic ties between the two countries. Regional, Politics, 11/10/1997
- Kuwait will attend Mena
Dukheil said the government, while deciding to take part, stressed Kuwait's commitment to the necessary conditions for achieving a just and global peace in the Middle East. Kuwait, Politics, 11/10/1997
- Algeria forbids demonstrations, even by parliament !
In response to the ban on demonstrations, the Coordination Office of the six parties protesting the recent election organized a meeting of the six parties yesterday in which they decided to organize a rally next Thursday. Algeria, Politics, 11/10/1997
- Qatar conference: gloomy expectations
Press reports from Washington had lately quoted Albright as saying that if the Qatar economic conference fails "it will be to a great extent because of Israel, whose obstinacy has prevented progress in the peace process." Israel, Economics, 11/10/1997
- Algerian children killed by bomb
Four children died on Thursday when a booby-trapped house blew up in Sidi Lakhdar area in Tlemecan, some 250 miles west of Algeria. Algeria, Military, 11/10/1997
- Abdul Rahman not allowed to talk about politics
Abdul Rahman declined to talk about any political issues after the prison administration threatened to disconnect the call if he talked about any political points. Egypt, International, 11/10/1997
- Egyptian spy petition and accuses Israeli spy of getting him involved Egypt, Judicial, 11/10/1997
- Gaza: a rapid improvement that moves slowly
Everyday in Gaza there is something new completed. All renovation works seem to be taking place round the clock Palestine, Local, 11/10/1997
- Libyan demonstration against UN sanctions cross to Tunisia
A Libyan rally headed to Tunisia to support unity among the Arab peoples and to condemn toughening the sanctions against Libya for its refusal to hand over two Libyan citizens. Libya, Politics, 11/10/1997
- Yemen criticizes American security warning to US citizens
A source in the Yemeni Foreign Ministry accused the USA of pressuring Yemen in order to participate in the Middle East and North Africa Conference, which is due to be held in Qatar this month. Yemen, Politics, 11/10/1997
- Heated confrontations expected among Moroccan parties
Bu Zwe'a said that the programs of the parties which have formed the government during the past decades are responsible for the crisis faced by Morocco at the present time Morocco, Politics, 11/10/1997
- Developments concerning the Bekaa issue
After new demonstrations in the Hermel area yesterday, the Bekaa issue will be discussed during the cabinet's meeting tomorrow, according to governmental sources. Lebanon, Politics, 11/10/1997
- Syria, Iran focus on region and Islamic conference
Kharrazi also discussed yesterday with Syrian Vice President Turkey military zone in northern Iraq and Ankara's military alliance with Israel. Syria-Iran, Politics, 11/10/1997
Short Takes
- Sudanese citizens, mostly students, gathered in Kartoum where they demonstrated against major US trade sanctions which were imposed on Sudan last week, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report. Go
- Islamic Jihad leader Sheikh Nafiz Azzam accused the US of "terrorizing the world" in its current standoff with Iraq, citing little Arab support for US action against Iraq, the London Times reported. Go
- Kurdish factions in northern Iraq continued fighting, with the Kurdish Democratic Party KDP claiming substantial advances against the rival Patriotic Union of Kurdistan faction, according to a CNN report. Go
- Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Tareq Aziz and Jordanian Crown Prince Hassan met yesterday to discuss the current impasse between Iraq and the UN, CNN reported. Go
- Winners of recent local elections will vote on December 25 to select members of the Algerian parliament's upper house, CNN reported. Go
- Yemeni tribesmen Monday released four Russian hostages, according a the Nando Times report. In recent months, tribesmen have frequently kidnapped foreigners as bargaining chips in dealings with the government. Go
- Sudan's government called for a north-south confederation Monday at peace talks in Kenya, the Nando Times reported. Southern rebels had demanded a confederation, the report said. Go
- Bahrain has extended until November 30 an amnesty period during which foreigners who are in the country illegally may leave, Gulf News reported. Go
- Former US Secretary of State, speaking in Tel Aviv, said that a Palestinian state is inevitable, and the borders are the main issue to be resolved, the Jerusalem Post reported. Go
- A group of Israeli politicians have formed the "Movement for a Peaceful Withdrawal from Lebanon" to hasten Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon, according to a Jordan Times report. Go
- The scene is set in Cairo for imminent talks on ending Somalia's long-running civil strife. The talks, to start this week, will be joined by leaders of Somalian factions, including Ali Mahdi, and Hussien Aideed, Al Akhbar daily said today. Go
- Former French foreign minister Herver De Charette met in Damascus with President Hafez Assad, Vice-President Abdel-Halim Khaddam and Foreign Minister Farouk El-Shara'a. De Charette said that peace in the Middle East has never been so close, despite signs to the contrary. Go
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