Today's Headlines
- Jerusalem question comes to the forefront at the UN
It is not clear how the UN Security Council will vote Tuesday on the Jerusalem question but one thing is obvious: Israel is worried that the US might not veto the potential condemnation of the UN. Regional-UN, Politics, 6/29/1998
- Meguid hands documents showing U.S. support to Arab position on Jerusalem
Arab League Secretary-General Esmat Abdul Meguid delivered Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar two official documents dating back three decades that determine the US position toward Jerusalem. Regional-Palestine-Spain, Politics, 6/29/1998
- The United States' position on Jerulsalem as stated by its ambassador
Statement by Ambassador Charles W. Yost, US representative to the nations in the Security Council, on the situation in Jerusalem, July 1, 1969. Regional, History, 6/29/1998
- Algerian president makes Arabic official language
Algerian President Liamine Zeroual today in the ministers council approved the law that specifies the use of the Arabic language. Algeria, Politics, 6/29/1998
- First visit of a Jordanian minister to Kuwaiti since the Gulf war
Jordanian minister of planning Rima Khalaf will head to Kuwait tomorrow according to the call of the manager in the economic development Arab fund Abd El-Hamd to attend the meetings of the fund and sign some agreements between it and Jordan. Kuwait-Jordan, Politics, 6/29/1998
- Sixteen Bahrainis sentenced to imprisonment for acts of violence
The state security court in Bahrain on Sunday sentenced 16 persons to terms of one to four years in prison on charges of causing disorder and damaging state property. Bahrain-Palestine, Politics, 6/29/1998
- Israel denies reports that mission will leave Tunis
The Israeli authorities have denied reports that the staff of the Israeli consulate in Tunisia will leave for Tel Aviv because of a freeze in the process of normalization between Tunisia and Israel. Tunisia-Israel, Politics, 6/29/1998
- Arab legislators renew support of Morocco's rights over 2 Spanish-occupied cities
The Arab Parliamentary Union renewed on Saturday its unconditional support for Morocco's endeavors to recover two cities occupied by Spain, Sebta and Melilia and the Jaafarine islands. Regional, Politics, 6/29/1998
- Joint Jordanian-Algerian business council set up
Jordan and Algeria announced the formation of a joint Jordanian-Algerian business council that will include several private-sector corporations in the two states. Jordan-Algeria, Economics, 6/29/1998
- Moroccan prime minister accuses Polisario of hampering voter identification
Moroccan Prime Minister Abderrahmane Youssoufi accused the Polisario of being behind delays in the identification of would-be voters in the referendum that the United Nations plans to hold in the Sahara. Morocco, Politics, 6/29/1998
- Spanish Prime Minister not to visit Knesset
Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar has informed the Israeli authorities he will not visit the Knesset in the course of his visit to Israel, which he started on Sunday. Regional-Israel-Spain, Politics, 6/29/1998
- King Hussein: Jordan will remain the shield of Arabs
King Hussein of Jordan yesterday said in Amman that Jordan will be always "a sword and a great supporter to all Arab brothers," at a time when Jordanian transport Minister Sami Qamweh announced that Jordan has asked to end inspection operations carried out by Lloyd company in al-Aqaba port for Iraqi shipments. Jordan, Politics, 6/29/1998
- Israeli Mossad owns spying bases in Ethiopia and Eritrea on Yemen
A British military news bulletin, which has close links to the Israeli intelligence said the Israeli Mossad owns very important spying bases in Ethiopia and Eritrea on Yemen, Saudi Arabia and Sudan. Israel-North Africa, Military, 6/29/1998
Short Takes
- An Israeli military spokesman said that 10 Turkish F-50 jet fighters arrived on Sunday in Israel to take part in international airshow marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of the state of Israel. Go
- Algerian security forces killed some 18 gunmen during mopping-up operations carried out in Teizi Ozo and Mu'askar provinces and confiscated huge quantities of weapons. Algerian dailies issued today said that an armed group on Sunday kidnapped four citizens in Ein al-Hadid district in Teyart province. Go
- Holland has canceled a meeting which was scheduled to be held this week between representatives of the Foreign Ministries in Israel and Holland. Israeli political sources stated that the reason why the meeting was canceled is attributed to the stalemate prevailing in negotiations with the Palestinians and Israel's refusal to carry out the redeployment process, Israeli radio reported. Go
- Lebanese President Elias Hrawi slapped journalist Hassan Sabra who has been critical of Hrawi, Lebanon News Wire reported. Go
- The UAE's Health Ministry approved the sale of Viagra in the country's pharmacies, Khaleej Times reported. Go
- A Bahraini Health Ministry official called on food factories in Bahrain to be mindful of hygiene to ensure public safety and meet international standards, Gulf Daily News reported. Go
- Three-day meetings of the UN Compensation Committee dealing with Iraqi war compensation for damages and injuries caused by its 1990 invasion of Kuwait began today in Geneva. Go
- Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti, Sheikh Abdul-Aziz bin Baz, approved the use of Viagra by Muslim men, granted that the drug is not unhealthy or intoxicating, Bahrain Tribune reported. Go
- Spanish fast-food holding Telepizza is studying the possibility of doing business in seven countries including Morocco, the Spanish daily "Expansion" reported lately. Go
- Egyptian artist Adel Emam said yesterday that he has decided to go to Algeria in September to participate in standing by the Algerian people in confronting extremism. Eman plans showings of his drama "The Chief" for one week in Algeria. Go
- Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani on Sunday received a message from Eritrean President Assyas Afworki pertaining to bilateral relations and developments in border disputes between Eritrea and Ethiopia. Go
- Saudi Arabia's Prince al-Walid Bin Talal has bought 10% of shares of the African bank "Echo Bank" which administrates several banks and their branches in West African countries. Go
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