Today's Headlines
- Iraq to the US and UN team: Put-up or shut-up
In a dramatic move by Iraq, the Iraqi government has opened the door to its off-limits sites by inviting UN member nations to send their chemical and biological experts to see for themselves Iraq, International, 11/27/1997
- Storm over debate on Israeli unilateral withdrawal from Lebanon
A new storm broke loose in Israel after the senior officer who spoke favourably of an Israeli unilateral withdrawl from South Lebanon was none other than Major General Amiram Levine Lebanon, Military, 11/27/1997
- Crisis of confidence as a result election results
It was another first in Algeria when the cabinet headed by Ahmed Abo Yahia was interrogated about the forgery in the local elections as was alleged by six political parties represented in the parliament. Algeria-Algeria, Politics, 11/27/1997
- Israel criticizes Clinton: We will not submit to U.S will
Etan said,"The claim of not having enough time for President Clinton to meet with Netanyahu is but a lie" Israel, Politics, 11/27/1997
- 55 countries to take part in Tehran's Islamic Summit
There are talks of the desire for an alliance betwen the two countries and Iran, in facing common regional threats, as they share common borders with Turkey that has been trying to enhance its military relations with Israel. Regional, Politics, 11/27/1997
- Egypt recalls ambassador from Qatar
In a worsening of the political situation, as a result of the MENA conference, between Egypt and Qatar, Egypt recalled its ambassador in the Qatari capital Doha Qatar-Egypt, Politics, 11/27/1997
- Islamic Bank for Development ends work with many agreements signed
Morocco gets $5 million to finance the construction of two dams. Yemen, Syria and others receive money for projects. Regional, Business, 11/27/1997
- Hrawi reiterates commitment to Madrid terms of reference
Hrawi demanded Israel to withdraw from the Lebanese territories, pledging not to fire a single bullet against Israel from the Lebanese borders if Israel to withdraw its troops from Lebanon Lebanon, Politics, 11/27/1997
- UAE's President Zayed pledge efforts to safeguard Mideast peace
In remarks about the Doha economic conference, The UAE President clearly criticized certain Arab sides which have built their stances outside the frame of Arab consensus and national interests. United Arab Emirates, Politics, 11/27/1997
- Oil slips as Saudi seek OPEC consensus
World oil prices eased slightly yesterday as Saudi Arabia sought to build an OPEC consensus on raising output by about 2 million barrels while avoiding a price-damaging production dispute. Gulf Region, Economics, 11/27/1997
- GCC wants pressure on Israel and Iran cooperation
the participants hoped the forthcoming phase to witness positive development between Iran and the GCC states in the interests of all sides concerned. Gulf Region, Politics, 11/27/1997
- Greece condemns Turkish-Israeli military alliance
The Greek government has condemned the Israeli-Turkish military alliance and the security cooperation between the two sides. Regional, International, 11/27/1997
Short Takes
- Israel on Tuesday demolished three Palestinian houses in the Palestinian town of Ramullah, in the occupied West Bank, under the pretext of non availability of building license. Two Palestinians who tried to prevent the demolishing operations of their houses were arrested. Go
- Official sources at the Egyptian national carrier, Egypt Air, yesterday dismissed as “baseless” reports that the company’s office in Switzerland had been attacked by families of the tourists the victims of Luxor massacre last Monday. Go
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