Today's Headlines
- Hebron killings beget violence in PNA areas
A doctor who participated in the autopsy said all three died of high velocity bullet wounds in the head and the upper part of their body. The body of the driver Mohammed Sharawneh was riddled with more than ten bullets, the doctor said Palestine-Israel, Military, 3/11/1998
- Reports of King Fahd's health inaccurate
Saudi official sources informed ArabicNews.com that reports of King Fahd having gall bladder surgery are inaccurate. Saudi Arabia, Politics, 3/11/1998
- President Hrawi: Going home, no play with the constitution
Lebanese President Elias Hrawi on Tuesday sought to put an end to speculation on whether he wished to extend his presidential mandate by announcing he would "go home" when his term expires in November. Visitors to Baabda presidential palace quoted the president as saying: "When my term ends, I will go home." Lebanon, Politics, 3/11/1998
- Kuwaiti not ready to normalize relations with Iraq
Kuwaiti Deputy the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Shiekh Sabbah El-Ahmed El-Sabbah expressed astonishment towards the Iraqi desire to normalize relations with Kuwait, saying it is too early for such a raproachment. Kuwait, Politics, 3/11/1998
- Kuwaiti parliament ends break with pro-Iraq countries
For the first time since the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and the subsequent Gulf War, Kuwaiti parliamentary officials will participate in two conferences which include countries that had unfavorable positions toward Kuwait prior to and during the war. Kuwait, Politics, 3/11/1998
- One policeman and four terrorists killed in clash
The high state security council, which is reveiwing a case in which 37 members of the Islamic Group are accused, had a stormy session including a clash between some of the suspects and the prosecution. Egypt, Judicial, 3/11/1998
- Jordan's crown prince in Israel
"Crown Prince Hassan's visit brought back to normal relations between both Israel and Jordan," the report stated. Jordan-Israel, Politics, 3/11/1998
- Libya, Egypt sign maritime accord
Libya and Egypt on Tuesday signed an accord organizing transport of citizens and commodities via seaports in the two countries. Libya-Egypt, Economics, 3/11/1998
- Zeroual in Switzerland for checkup; Algerian voilence continues
a statement from Algerian security sources said that four persons were attacked and killed by a terrorist group in Barakena in the state of El-Tarf, 600 kilometers east Algiers Algeria, Politics, 3/11/1998
- Free trade zone between Egypt and Romania
Egypt and Romania have launched discussions to examine the steps necessary to establish a free trade zone between them, arrange exhibitions for Egyptian products in Romania, and establish joint projects. Egypt, Economics, 3/11/1998
- UN Chief to convey an Israeli message to Lebanon concerning Israel
The summit is expected following intensive contacts and meetings between Lebanese Premier Rafik Hariri and senior Syrian officials, especially with President Hafez al-Assad, with the objective of reaching a crystal clear Syrian-Lebanese position concerning Israeli proposals for its withdrawal from Lebanese territories Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 3/11/1998
- Cement factory a source of environmental hazard to neighbors
Cement is considered one of Jordan's leading exports. But Jordanians complain that the factory in which they work is polluting the air they breathe. Jordan, Environment, 3/11/1998
- Yemen wants Sukatra island as free zone for Germany to invest in
In March 1995, the Yemeni government started economic reforms at the request of the World Bank. These cover government's suspension of several commodities, belt-tightening measures and selling certain state-owned institutions. Yemen-Egypt, Politics, 3/11/1998
- Libyan, Jordanian medical relations boosted
Jordanian industry and trade minister and the Libyan deputy premier and health minister discussed means of fostering relations between the two countries, especially facilitating the export of Jordanian pharmaceutical products to Libya. Libya-Jordan, Politics, 3/11/1998
Short Takes
- King Hussein of Jordan will make a trip to Washington next week. Go
- The Qatari army's chief of staff, Maj. Gen. Hamad Bin Ali al-Atieh, met on Tuesday with the director of the US Defense Intelligence, Patrick M. Huse, currently visiting Doha. The Qatari News Agency said the two sides discussed means of strengthening cooperation between Qatar and the US, especially in military domains. Go
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