Today's Headlines
- Clinton's argument on Iraq demands an Arab answer
This statement by the US president days ago contains within it the genesis of the problem and the clear solution if a solution is meant to be found. Gulf-Iraq, Analysis, 1/27/1998
- A modern electoral law for Jordan
Jordan's cabinet authorized a higher commissioner to set up a modern electoral law to make elections easier, Prime Minister Dr. Abdul-Salam al-Majali said. Jordan, Politics, 1/27/1998
- Arafat faces crisis as minister resigns
Palestinian Labor Minister Samir Ghosheh has submitted his resignation over "deep differences with the Palestinian leadership on a number of issues." Palestine, Politics, 1/27/1998
- Khaddam: Turkish-Israeli alliance endangers Arab security
The Syrian vice-president emphasized the need for pushing the peace talks forward, confirming Syria's readiness to resume peace talks from the point at which they stopped. Syria, Politics, 1/27/1998
- Israel demands change in Palestinian national charter
After studying the copy, it was clear Arafat canceled eight of the charter's articles totally and 14 partially. Israeli political circles accused the Palestinian Authority of circumvention. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/27/1998
- Arab League report on Algeria conveyed to Germany
AL assistant secretary Ahmad Adel said that Abdul Meguid informed the German Minister of the Arab stand in solidarity with the Algerian government in confronting terrorism. Algeria, International, 1/27/1998
- Supreme Court revokes press law
"In accordance with the article 94 of the Constitution, the executive authorities have been authorized to make laws," in certain circumstances, the resolution stated. "The court realized that the temporal law was in contrary to the constitution." it said. Jordan, Judicial, 1/27/1998
- Release of 6 Muslim Brotherhood leaders
Egyptian authorities are preparing to release 6 of the Moslem Brotherhood's leaders, who served 3 years in prison as per rules issued by military court. Egypt, Judicial, 1/27/1998
- Moussa meets new US ambassador
Kurtzer denied that he had criticized Egypt's boycott of last November's Middle East and North Africa economic conference held in the Qatari capital, Doha. Egypt, International, 1/27/1998
- King Hussein of Jordan receives Israeli defense minister
"We ought to do the utmost to bring the Middle East peace process back on track," King Hussein stated. "We must to push it toward a complete and permanent peace that secure the rights of all sides," King Hussein said. Jordan-Israel, Politics, 1/27/1998
- AL against military strikes on Iraq
The Arab League's secretary-general Esmat Abdul Meguid expressed the AL's categorical rejection of the use of military force to resolve the current crisis between Iraq and the UN. Iraq-Regional, International, 1/27/1998
- Qatar kicks more Egyptians out
Egypt's ambassador to Qatar Muhammad Manis said that the Qatari authorities have terminated contracts of all Egyptians working in Qatari telecommunications establishments. Egypt-Qatar, Politics, 1/27/1998
- Israeli satellite launch fails
It was the second hi-tech failure for Israel's defense establishment in less than six months following an aborted test last August of the country's Arrow 2 anit-missile missile. Israel, Military, 1/27/1998
- Prestigious oil, gas show in March
Oman's oil and gas will come into the international spotlight as the sultanate hosts the prestigious "Oil and Gas West Asia" exhibition and conference from March 9 - 12. Oman, Economics, 1/27/1998
Short Takes
- British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Monday discussed the latest developments concerning the peace process between the Palestinians and the Israelis. Through his meeting with Blair, Arafat sought to mobilize European support, as Britain is currently presiding over the European Union. Go
- Oman's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Youssef Bin Alawi Bin Abdullah on Monday received a communique from Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad dealing with bilateral relations and developments in the region. Go
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