Today's Headlines
- Major new initiative by Europe, led by Britain
the initiative features six confidence building measures between the Palestine and Israel. They include a significant Israeli withdrawal within the framework of the troop redeployment in the West Bank, the opening of the Gaza International Airport, the cessation of Jewish settlement activities in the West Bank Palestine-Israel, International, 3/6/1998
- Lebanon's Prime Minister storms out of parliament after dispute with speaker
The dispute began in the morning during the second day of a two-day legislation session during a discussion of a draft law dealing with retirement benefits for public servants. Hariri asked that the bill be postponed until discussion of another bill on salary scales of government employees takes place.. Lebanon, Politics, 3/6/1998
- US: No talks with Iraq, Arab League wants sanctions off
Ambassador Dowo Ali Soliman, the assistant secretary-general at the Arab League, called for sanctions against Libya to be removed after the recent ruling by the International Court of Justice. Iraq, Politics, 3/6/1998
- Gulf foreign ministers to meet, Iraq to top agenda
The ministers will discuss GCC relations with Iran after the visit of the former Iranian president, Hashemi Rafsanjani, to Saudi Arabia which achieved great positive results, without ignoring the UAE - Iran dispute over three Gulf islands: Greater and Lesser Tunb and Abu Mousa. Gulf, Politics, 3/6/1998
- Jordan's Crown Prince calls for social development
"The comprehensive search for sustainable development requires cooperation and continued dialogue among all national institutions," Jordan's Crown Prince told the committee. Jordan, Economics, 3/6/1998
- New Turkish foreign ministry team to improve relations with Arab states
The Turkish daily "Daily news" on Wednesday said that the Turkish Foreign Ministry is working hard to develop a new Turkish policy towards the Middle East so as to improve relations with neighboring states and Arab nations. Syria-Turkey, Politics, 3/6/1998
- Moroccan PM calls for better Algeria relations
Moroccan Prime Minister Abdul Rahman El-Youssefi confirmed the importance of solidarity between Morocco and Algeria, expressing his hope that the countries would establish close bilateral relations. Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 3/6/1998
- Arab women make up 16% of labor force
Aicha Abdel Hady, the head of the women's labor committee, said studies carried out by Laboring Woman Center in Tunisia found that Arab women accounted for 16% of the total labor force in the Arab world. Regional, Economics, 3/6/1998
- Kidnapping attempt sparks discussion in Yemeni deputies council
Deputy Abdo Al-Odi demanded to discuss this issue during their session concerning laws and military penalties. Yemen, Politics, 3/6/1998
- Qatar's ruler to visit Cairo
The Qatari ruler sent a message to President Mubarak in which he discussed bilateral relations, the joint efforts to overcome the Gulf crisis and the importance of enhancing Arab bilateral relations. Egypt-Qatar, Politics, 3/6/1998
- Palestinian children prefer war games
Social workers are needed in Palestinian schools to deal with psychological and behavioral problems facing Palestinian children Palestine, Culture, 3/6/1998
- Sudan's concern with improving relations with Egypt
The Sudanese ambassador in Cairo, said after meeting with Arab League Secretary-General Esmat Abdul Meguid yesterday that Sudan and Egypt have exerted great efforts to remove all economic and security tension between them. Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 3/6/1998
- High joint committee between Egypt and Tunisia concludes today
The high joint committee between Egypt and Tunisia will conclude its activities today with signing a cooperation agreement between the two countries. Egypt-Tunisia, Economics, 3/6/1998
- International efforts to maintain oil prices
Kuwait expressed its approval for any international efforts exerted to maintain petroleum prices, which have recently taken a significant downturn in international markets. Regional-Kuwait, Economics, 3/6/1998
- Israeli President for immediate withdrawal from Lebanon
The follow-up committee in support of detainees and prisoners in Israeli jails said during the sit-in that the decision made by the Israeli Supreme Court that Israel can hold Lebanese citizens for years without trying them is a blatant violation of Geneva accord and to all international norms. Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 3/6/1998
Short Takes
- President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt on Wednesday invested Kuwaiti sports commentator Khaled al-Harban with the sports order of merit, in appreciation for his support of the Egyptian football team, which recently won the African Nations Cup. Go
- The French daily "Le Figaro" on Wednesday reported that French President Jacques Chirac will visit Lebanon during April. The paper said that during his visit President Chirac will inaugurate the headquarters of the French ambassador's residence in Beirut, known as al-Snouber, after renovations. Go
- The Arab Labor Organization on Thursday resumed its 25th session, during which the organization's new eight-member board was elected representing governments, businessmen and laborers. Go
- Libyan President Col. Muammar Gaddafi on Thursday received Muhammad Othman al-Meir Ghani, chairman of the Sudanese Democratic Unity Party and of the Sudanese Democratic National Coalition and members of the accompanying delegation. Go
- Yemeni Minister of the Interior Maj. Gen. Hussein Arab on Thursday said Yemen has exempted citizens of the European Union from needing entry visas for Yemeni territories as of March 7, 1998. Go
- Syrian President Hafez al-Assad on Thursday received Lebanese Minister of Displaced People Walid Joumblatt. Talks dealt with developments in the region and issues of concern to Syria and Lebanon. Go
- "The government is committed to forging ahead with privatization endeavors," Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr. Jawad al-Anani said during a session held by the House of Representatives yesterday. Privatization would improve the competetiveness of Jordan's economy, he added. Go
- Two airplanes carried aid from the United Arab Emirates including 80 tons of food substances, artificial milk, medicines, and clothes to Iraq. Also a Moroccan airplane transported food and medicines as a gift from Morocco to the Iraqi people. Go
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