Today's Headlines
- Mubarak and Blair warns of danger
Mubarak said" the peace agreement in Ireland has taken place because of the people's will and we hope that leaders will walk in the same direction." Egypt-UK, Politics, 4/18/1998
- Blair starts talks in Israel, Palestine: curtain raiser
Unlike his foreign secretary, Robin Cook, Prime Minister Blair will not miss a free dinner with his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/18/1998
- New negotiations coming between Garang and Khartoum
Nairobi will host a new round of Sudanese peace negotiations. The Kenyan Foreign Ministry said these peace negotiations will take place between the Sudanese government and the Sudan People's Liberation Army, headed by John Garang. Sudan-North Africa, Politics, 4/18/1998
- Businessmen blame governments for moving slow on Arab free trade
The Egyptian assembly for businessmen stated that the process of breaking down barriers to inter-Arab trade and establishing a free trade zone is still advancing slowly. Regional-Egypt, Business, 4/18/1998
- Blair wants his mark on Arab-Israeli relations
During the banquet they signed a protocol which calls for joint support for a natural gas pipeline project south of El-Wadt in Egypt. Egypt-Regional-UK, Politics, 4/18/1998
- Results of bidding to explore for Egyptian petroleum coming this week
Egyptian Minister of Petroleum Hamdi El-Banbi said he will announce the results of international bidding for rights to explore for gas and petroleum this week. Egypt, Economics, 4/18/1998
- Arbitrators ready to determine Henasih Island's destiny
The international arbitration committee will announce its judgment during the coming month concerning Hebaish Island between Yemen and Eritrea. The island was taken by force by Eritrea. Yemen-Eritrea, Politics, 4/18/1998
- Egypt-Indian set prepare for more trade
The participation agreement between the two countries and setting up a cooperation program for medium and smaller industries will be at the top of the agenda that will be discussed within the committee's meeting. Egypt-India, Economics, 4/18/1998
- Ross to Netanyahu: 13 percent withdrawal required
The US coordinator for the Middle East peace process, Dennis Ross, will pay a visit to the Middle East on Friday in the latest attempt to break the current deadlock in the peace process. Egypt-Palestine-USA, Politics, 4/18/1998
- Arab Industrial Development Organization meeting in Morocco
the executive council would discuss the future reception of the organization perception of its relation to the private industrial sector and Arab investors Regional, Business, 4/18/1998
Short Takes
- The UN Security Council on will address reports from UNSCOM chairman Richard Butler and the International Atomic Energy Agency on Iraqi weapons inspections during its April 27 periodic review of economic sanctions against Iraq. Go
- The UN Security Council on Friday extended the mandate of MINURSO, the UN organization overseeing the Western Sahara self-rule referendum, through July 20. Go
- US Defense Secretary William Cohen visited US troops guarding Kurds in northern Iraq, Fox News reported. Go
- US Defense Secretary William Cohen traveled to Jordan to discuss bilateral military relations and the peace process. The US approved $225 million in military aid for Jordan this year. Go
- Iraq held a major military parade today in Baghdad's Grand Festivities Square, Fox News reported. Go
- UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan praised the recent exchanges of POWs between Iraq and Iran, CNN reported. Go
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