Today's Headlines
- Egypt will seek extradition of Islamic militants
Egyptian security has begun to prepare reports on the Islamic militants who live abroad in preparation for diplomatic and political moves to win the deportation of those Islamic militants from their host countries. Egypt, International, 12/4/1997
- How the Mossad almost started a war between Syria and Israel
A war could have broken out between Syria and Israel in the summer of last year because elements within the Israeli Mossad were behind false information and assessment that had been relayed to the Israeli government Regional, Military, 12/4/1997
- Lebanon dismisses Israeli withdrawal offer
"He (Beilin) should have proposed this plan when he was still in power," Boueiz said at a press conference Wednesday. "Today he is making a proposal as a member of the opposition." Boueiz added that Beilin was "in no position to express an official stance which could be taken seriously." Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 12/4/1997
- Gulf countries discuss laws to encourage foreign investment
The plan includes granting foreign investors incentives a five-year exemption from taxes, and partial or complete exemption from customs imposed on raw materials and machinery in addition to Gulf Region, Economics, 12/4/1997
- Resistance acts continue in south Lebanon
Lebanese security sources said the shelling covered the woods of al-Qatrani area in the central sector. The sources continued the Israeli helicopters mopped up with machine-guns the woods and districts surrounding Kafr Houneh and Midon towns in Western Bekaa. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 12/4/1997
- Spanish investigation in Sebta
A Spanish Parliamentary delegation is currently visiting the northern Morocco city of Sebta, which is occupied by Spain. Morocco, Politics, 12/4/1997
- Judge inspects complaints against legislative election in Morocco
The judge will work with a committee that will be responsible for inspecting the complaints dealing with election centers in Casablanca, Fass, Al Soebra, and Khribka. Morocco, Politics, 12/4/1997
- Historic Al-Shatibi, with immortal educational views
Abu Ishak Bin Musa Al-Shatibi lived in the city of Granada, Andalusia in the fourteenth century A.D. He received his education at the hands of a number of Andalusian philosophers and intellectuals and wrote several books of great importance. Regional, History, 12/4/1997
- Carthage Park Investment project in Tunisia
Carthage Park City is 23 hectares and is expected to house three thousand residents in 220 deluxe flats and 29 villas. The commercial center will include the market of Carthage, shops, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, and a bank branch. Tunisia, Business, 12/4/1997
- IDB board of governors concludes deliberations
The Syrian Economy Minister noted that the IDB has given Syria $276 million so far. He said he considered the setting up of a "basic infrastructure fund" for infrastructure projects as one of the most important decisions taken by the council of governors. Regional-Syria, Economics, 12/4/1997
- Palestinian debts reach $390 million
The undersecretary called for benefiting from the experiences of some neighboring countries, pointing out that 33 % of the upcoming Israeli budget was dedicated to fixing the financial problems resulting from accumulating debts. Palestine, Economics, 12/4/1997
- Egyptian opposition raises issue of captives killed in Israel
in light of the current developments in the region, among which is the Israeli pressure on Egypt to release convicted Israeli spy Azam Azam Egypt-Israel, Politics, 12/4/1997
- Military cooperation between Morocco and China
The heir to the Moroccan throne, Prince Sidi Mohamed, met with Chinese military officials in the Military Command Headquarters in Rabat. Morocco, Military, 12/4/1997
- Cabinet endorses fiscal plan, will borrow $2 billion
All governments are in debt. It is part of the world economic system. They question is how to handle the debt and reduce the deficit, Prime Minister Rafik Hariri said. Lebanon, Economics, 12/4/1997
- Sudanese president: peace by force in the Nuba
He called on those who are armed to return to their homeland, addressing this call to the leader of the People's Movement for the Liberation of Sudan in the Nuba Mountains, Youssef Kowa. Sudan, Military, 12/4/1997
Short Takes
- During a visit to the UAE Turkish President Soliman Demirel criticized Syria, saying it supported terrorist groups and accusing Syria of allowing Kurdistan Workers' Party attacks on Turkey from Syrian territory, Gulf News reported. Go
- The Israeli Army is reporting that it uncovered a plot by Hamas to dress members as religious Jews and kidnap Israeli soldiers, Voice of America reported. Go
- Algeria, Djibouti, Mauritania, Qatar, Sudan, Tunisia, Yemen were among the nations that signed an international treaty designed to eliminate land mines worldwide, CNN reported Go
- The UAE has complained to the UN that Iran has named two naval vessels after disputed Gulf islands, to which both countries claim rights, the Bahrain Tribune reported. Go
- Russia's envoy to the Middle East has called for a breakthrough in Israeli - Palestinian peace talks by the end of the year, Jordan Times reported. Go
- Kuwaiti and US troops have begun annual amphibious joint military exercises which will continue through January 6, CNN reported. Go
- The Libyan government has dismissed a Tuesday New York Times report said that the Great Man Made River project is designed for military rather than irrigation purposes, Nando Times reported. Go
- Algerian security forces stated that 260 terrorists were killed by the Algerian armed forces over the past few days, and there is an inclusive general plan at work for restabilizing the country. Go
- The first stage of a silo project in Tel Kalakh in the Syrian district of Homs was inaugurated by the Syrian minister of supply. The new facilities will store about 50,000 tons of cereal whereas the second stage will store 44,000 tons. Go
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