Today's Headlines
- Major conflict over Islamic property in Jerusalem
Whether it is Islamic or Christian, "This decision is very grave to Muslims all over the world. It shows there is a deliberate campaign aimed at taking over Islamic property in Palestine and it coincides with the Israeli attempts to appropriate Islamic properties in Jerusalem," said Husseini. Palestine-Israel, Judicial, 3/9/1998
- UAE gears up to join Arab free trade zone
The customs council in the United Arab Emerites will meet to discuss the executive procedures for applying the Arab free trade free trade zone, according to a February 16 Cabinet decision. United Arab Emirates-Regional, Economics, 3/9/1998
- Kuwait - Iraq meeting, POWs an outstanding issue
The meeting will tackle the issues pending between Kuwait and Iraq, especially regarding individuals still missing since the Gulf War in 1991. Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 3/9/1998
- GCC welcomes Iran initiative, asks Israel to get out
The statements called on Middle East peace process cosponsors to exert further efforts to bring the peace process out of its current impasse and urged the European Union member states to intensify their role in bringing the process back to its right track. Gulf, Politics, 3/9/1998
- Jordan's Anani meets Iraq's Sahaf
"Jordan and Iraq share a common ground through which they can move to implement the latest UN Security Council resolution 1154" in a way that would prevent any tension in the future, Anani said. Jordan-Iraq, Politics, 3/9/1998
- Discussing the Sudanese constitution today
Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir delivered an address today to the exceptional session of the Sudanese National Council, held especially to discuss the draft Sudanese constitution. Sudan, Politics, 3/9/1998
- Arab Labor Conference for further common Arab cooperation
In its final statement, the conference stressed the importance of working out economic reform programs as part of a balanced development at the national and pan-Arab levels. Regional, Economics, 3/9/1998
- Israel's Sharon in Amman for talks, Hassan heads to Israel
Jordanian minister of irrigation and Water Munzir Haddadin said his government continues to encourage cooperation with Israel, Israeli radio reported. The Jordanian minister described Sharon's visit to Amman as having "special flavor" because it strengthens bilateral relations. Jordan-Israel, Politics, 3/9/1998
- Arab League slams Israeli proposals to withdraw from Lebanon
Arab League Secretary-General Esmat Abdul Meguid said the statements made by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu suggesting holding a new conference for the peace process are a new Israeli maneuver and an attempt by Netanyahu to evade his responsibilities. Lebanon-Israel, International, 3/9/1998
- Resistance wound Israeli soldier in south Lebanon
An Israeli soldier was lightly injured Sunday in an attack by Hizbullah forces on an outpost inside Israel's "security zone" in south Lebanon, security sources said. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 3/9/1998
- Formation of new Moroccan government faces obstacles
Morocco's King Hassan II will meet with Moroccan Prime Minister Abdel Rhaman El-Youssefi at the beginning of April, within the discussion of the arrangements for the formation of the new Moroccan government. Morocco, Politics, 3/9/1998
- Turkey's Cem to visit Egypt
Turkish Foreign Minister Ismail Cem will visit Cairo on March 20. During his visit, he will deliver a communique from Turkish President Suleyman Demirel to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Egypt-Turkey, Politics, 3/9/1998
- 15 agreements between Tunisia and Yemen
Tunisian diplomatic sources in Sanaa said a Yemeni - Tunisian businessmen's council will be established for enhancing trade and bilateral relations between the two countries Tunisia-Yemen, Economics, 3/9/1998
Short Takes
- An Algerian labor union said a strike by 100,000 workers has shut down two Algerian industrial centers over layoffs, Voice of America reported. Go
- Four teens were wounded in clashes between Israeli troops and Palestinian students in Hebron, Khaleej Times reported. Go
- Qatari and Sudanese officials discussed cooperation in air and marine transport, Gulf Times reported. Go
- Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri continued meeting with Christian religious leaders to discuss funding development projects, Lebanon News Wires reported. Go
- Saudi Arabia's King Fahd was hospitalized for an inflamed gall bladder, Nando Times reported. Go
- Secessionists on the Comoran island of Anjouan are debating the appointment of former French soldier Chamassi Said Omar as prime minister, CNN reported. Go
- UN Secretary-General Annan is going to propose to the UN Security Council the addition of a Russian deputy inspector for the UN team in Iraq to be alongside the controversial US's Scott Ritter. Go
- Dr. Gaballah Ali Gaballah, the secretary-general of the high council for Egyptian antiquities, said a French group would be allowed to search in Abu Kirr region in Alexandria for the wreckage of Napoleon's fleet. Go
- Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak held talks on Sunday with Jordan's King Hussein, who arrived at Cairo for a quick visit, concerning the Middle East peace process and and the Iraqi crisis amongst other issues. Go
- Maher Abaza, Egypt's minister of energy and electricity, announced that Egypt, Syria, Jordan and Iraq refused an Israeli request to join the electric grid linking the Arab countries and north and south Mediterranean countries. Go
- Ehab Elwi, the head of the central department for general mobilization and statistics, said he expects the population in Egypt to double by 2029 to reach 123 million. Go
- Ruler of Kuwait Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah on Sunday received the commander of French maritime forces, Admiral Jean Sheral. Talks dealt with military cooperation between the two countries and recent regional and international developments. Go
- Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani met on Sunday with Bosnian President Ali Ezzak Bekovitch. Go
- During a 90-minute meeting with Netanyahu, British Prime Minister Tony Blair noted an "urgent need" for progress in the Middle East peace process. He gave special attention to the importance of redeploying Israeli troops in the Palestinian territories, the spokesman said. Go
- More than 1,500 senior Israeli army officers and policemen urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to choose peace with neighboring Arab states rather than building Jewish settlements. Go
More Headlines · Previous Edition · Politics · Business and Economics · Local · Algeria · Bahrain · Comoros · Djibouti · Egypt · Iraq · Jordan · Kuwait · Lebanon · Libya · Mauritania · Morocco · Oman · Palestine · Qatar · Syria · Saudi Arabia · Somalia · Sudan · Tunisia · United Arab Emirates · Yemen
