Today's Headlines
- Awaiting approval of UN - Iraq agreement
Annan said, "When and how soon I cannot say, referring to the lifting of the sanctions, but he added that, "The way we have discussed this problem, our determination to improve cooperation, to enhance the work of UNSCOM, and accelerate the process, we will be seeing light at the end of the tunnel." Iraq, International, 2/23/1998
- Order is restored in Maan after eruption
Order and calm have been restored in Maan following the tragic incidents over two days that claimed the life of one person and resulted in the injury of ten others, eight of them policemen. Jordan, Local, 2/23/1998
- King Hussein of Jordan reacts to chaos in Maan
Following a visit to the Ministerial House the king told reporters, "No one is above the law." Concerning the situation in Maan, the king said, "The situation is calm. Measures have been taken, armed forces as well as police entered the city." Jordan, Politics, 2/23/1998
- Palestinians relieved by Baghdad deal
At his office in the ministry of local government, chief Palestinian negotiator Dr. Saeb Erekat, listened to the latest news coming from Baghdad on the signing of the agreement between Iraqi deputy prime minister Tariq Aziz and UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. He looked very relieved. Palestine, Politics, 2/23/1998
- US, Libya, Egypt accused of not cooperating in Kekhya case
An international legal committee investigating the December 1993 disappearance of former Libyan minister Mansour al-Kekhya accused the US, Egyptian and Libyan authorities of not being forthcoming will all the information and facts surrounding the disappearance. Egypt-Libya, Judicial, 2/23/1998
- Death and injury of 26 Algerian citizens
The Armed Islamic Group in Algeria killed 19 persons and injured 7, when it ambushed a transport truck in Gigel in eastern Algeria. Algeria, Local, 2/23/1998
- Israeli warplanes bombard south Lebanon
Israeli warplanes on Sunday launched some 11 raids on targets in South Lebanon, Lebanese security sources said. The sources added that Israeli jets fired at least 23 rockets. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 2/23/1998
- Yemeni delegation to visit Russia
An economic delegation from the Yemeni government will be headed to Moscow on the February 25 to hold negotiations concerning settling debts and negotiating a bilateral agreement. Yemen, Economics, 2/23/1998
- US - Saudi business council meeting delayed
The US - Saudi - business council decided to delay its fourth meeting which was planned for March 14 in Riyadh until the coming autumn. Saudi Arabia, Economics, 2/23/1998
- Moussa: US will approve agreement
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa said on Monday that he expects the United States to approve the agreement reached between UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Iraq concerning the current crisis over weapons inspections. Iraq, International, 2/23/1998
- Turkish diplomat arrives in Damascus
Turkey's Foreign Ministry said Ekud Tchitirji, director general of the political department at the ministry, will arrive today in Damascus for an official visit. Syria-Turkey, Politics, 2/23/1998
- Iranian official: Our forces are on alert
The assistant Iranian foreign minister for African and Arab affairs, Mohammed Sader, said Iranian forces are on alert because of the circumstances in the region. Iraq-Iran, Politics, 2/23/1998
- New gas deal to serve Dubai
The United Arab Emirates has secured a long term supply of gas from Abu Dhabi to Dubai. United Arab Emirates, Economics, 2/23/1998
- Moroccan government settles the issue of Garada Mines laborers
Rabat is currently negotiating a settlement for laborers in a mine the government decided to close. Morocco, Economics, 2/23/1998
- Crisis averted: Clinton approves UN-Iraq deal Iraq, International, 2/23/1998
- Assad receives communique from Yeltsin on bilateral relations
Syrian President Hafez al-Assad on Sunday received Russian Justice Minister Sergey Stepashin, who is also head of the Russian side at the Russian-Syrian joint committee for trade, economic and technical cooperation. Syria, International, 2/23/1998
Short Takes
- The Kuwaiti daily al-Seyassah issued on Sunday said two squadrons of Israeli F-16 warplanes landed at two air bases in southern Turkey. Go
- Saudi Arabia's acting minister of agriculture and waters, Abdul Aziz al-Khweiter, on Sunday met with Iranian Agriculture Minister Issa Kalentari, currently visiting Saudi Arabia within the delegation accompanying former Iranian President Akbar Hashami Rafsanjani. Go
- The speaker of the Russian Duma and an accompanying delegation will arrive in Damascus on Tuesday for a three-day visit to Syria. The delegation will hold official meetings and parliamentary talks with a number of Syrian officials. Go
- Iraqi Foreign Minister Muhammad Saeed al-Sahaf informed President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt and Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa on Sunday about the results of talks between UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan and the Iraqi leadership which yeilded a signed agreement. Go
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