Today's Headlines
- Christian - Muslim relations in Palestine
Nothing could have refuted Israeli allegations of severe friction between Moslem and Christian Palestinians like this year's Christmas Mass service. Palestine-Israel, Religion, 12/26/1997
- Moroccan parties call for democracy
The secretary general of the Moroccan Socialist and Advancement Party said that Morocco needs a democratic exchange of power, in reference to the possibility of the formation of a coalition government by the opposition parties. Morocco, Politics, 12/26/1997
- Women to join the police force in Morocco
The Moroccan Ministry of Interior announced that it will regulate contests in January to acquaint Moroccan women with various sectors of police work, to prepare women to work side by side with men. Morocco, Culture, 12/26/1997
- King Hussein seeks Saudi oil
The message will tackle the relations between the two countries and the changes that the region is witnessing, especially in regard to Iraq and the peace process in the Middle East. Jordan-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 12/26/1997
- Convict in the sabotage case recants confession
Amr Bahamdon a former soldier from a communications unit in the Yemeni army, refused to answer the prosecutor's questions regarding the nature of his work in the army as he did not want to disclose military secrets. Yemen, Judicial, 12/26/1997
- Protesting, the Palestinian Legislative Council suspends sessions
The PLC formed a committee to investigate reports of financial violations and illicit relationships with women on the part of some ministers. Palestine, Politics, 12/26/1997
- Peres: Rabin committed himself to full withdrawal from the Golan
Former Israeli Premier Shimon Peres stated that former Israeli prime minister Yitzak Rabin showed readiness to fully withdraw from the occupied Syrian Golan Heights Syria-Israel, Politics, 12/26/1997
- Libyan siege costs $24 billion US
An official Libyan source said that Libya's losses as a result of the UN sanctions imposed since 1992 are estimate at US $24 billion Libya, Economics, 12/26/1997
- Louis Farrakhan: Clinton is surrounded with agents of Israel
Louis Farrakhan, the leader of the US based Nation of Islam, condemned American foreign policy in the Middle East and said that President Clinton is surrounded by counselors "who work as agents for Israel." Libya, Politics, 12/26/1997
- UAE plan to encourage small businesses
Some UAE nationals derive most of their income sponsoring expatriates, who have to pay fees to their sponsors and sometimes a share of profits United Arab Emirates, Business, 12/26/1997
- Jordanian Parliamentarian happy to visit Israel
Raafat added to the newspaper that his visit to Israel is not a sin, rather, "It was for the sake of the God," adding in his next visit to Israel he will call on the Israelis to convert to Islam. Jordan, Politics, 12/26/1997
- Kurdish leader Barazani calls for mediation
Kurdistan Radio, run by the Kurdistan Democratic Party, quoted KDP leader Massud Barazani as saying that it has been a long time since Western countries have done any great work to forward the peace process between his faction and the rival Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) of Jalal Talabani. Iraq, Politics, 12/26/1997
- Moroccan economic growth rate to double
The Moroccan economy is expected to achieve a growth rate between 6% and 7% during the coming year if agricultural output meets targeted figures Morocco, Economics, 12/26/1997
- Northern Watch mandate will continue for the next 6 months
"Northern Watch" replaced the"Operation Provide Comfort" force for northern Iraq, which was first established in 1991 after an Iraqi uprising was suppressed by Iraqi forces loyal to the Iraqi government following the Gulf War in 1991. Turkey, Military, 12/26/1997
- Sherif Phosphates receives $36 million French loan
The loan will be transferred to the Moroccan - Indian Company for Phosphates Production which is responsible for setting up the unit at a cost of $230 million. The production capacity of the unit is expected to be 330 thousand tons per year. Morocco, Business, 12/26/1997
- US tries to strengthen trade presence in North African region
The USA is trying to boost its commercial presence in the North African region and increase the number of its projects in the Middle East, as the US sent economic delegations to the capitals of the region. North Africa, Economics, 12/26/1997
Short Takes
- A Russian plane carrying aid that was delayed in Iran was allowed to move on to Iraq yesterday. Go
- The US-based "Voices in the Wilderness" group delivered $40,000 worth of medical supplies and toys to a children's hospital in Iraq, Khaleej Times reported. Go
- China's Foreign Minister Qian Qichen said there are still doubts about what weapons may have not yet been discovered in Iraq, CNN reported. Go
- Palestinan and Sudanese ambassadors met separately with Iran's minster of construction to discuss mutual cooperation, IRNA reported. Go
- Hamas supporters rallied today in Gaza to mark the organization's tenth anniversary, Nando Times reported. Go
- Palestinian President Arafat said he has a plan to restart stalled Middle East peace talks to be presented at next months meeting with US President Clinton, Bahrain Tribune Reported. Go
- Algerian President Zeroual's party won a majority in yesterday's election to fill the seats of the upper house of the Algerian parliament, Los Angeles Times reported. Go
- The Organization of African Unity is sending a follow-up team to the Comoros Islands after peace talks between the Comoran government and the seceded island of Anjouan, CNN reported. Go
- Lebanese security sources said that heavy Israeli artillery shelled several villages and towns in the western sector and al-Tuffah district. It added the bombardment targeted Kafra, Yater, al-Butum mount, Haris Serbin and al-Mansouri. Go
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