Today's Headlines
- First step in lifting Libya sanctions
The stalemate in the Lockerbie incident stand-off between Libya and the US and Britain is about to enter a new phase as a result of the unified action of the African countries. Libya-Burkina Faso, Politics, 7/21/1998
- Arafat to visit Damascus, Palestinian summit location uncertain
Chairman of the PLO political department Farouk al-Qaddoumi said that Palestinian President Yasser Arafat's visit to Damascus may be held very soon. Palestine-Syria, Politics, 7/21/1998
- First municipal elections law in Qatar
Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani on Monday released a law providing for organizing the Central Municipal Council, considered the first of its kind in the country. Qatar, Politics, 7/21/1998
- Yemeni President accuses Saudi Arabia of occupying Yemeni Island
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has accused Saudi troops of attacking al-Dweira island in the Red Sea. He said the attacks resulted in the deaths of three Yemenis while another nine were reported wounded. Yemen-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 7/21/1998
- Paris: No peace without Syria
Arab - European relations would yield better fruits should the Arabs deal with Europe and with the world as a political and economic bloc. "Now, grounds for boosting Arab-European partnership prospects do exist," Syrian Information Minister Muhammad Salman said Syria-France, Politics, 7/21/1998
- Algiers rejects mediation with Morocco
Algeria rejected all kinds of mediation in its relations with Morocco. Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 7/21/1998
- Israel offers withdrawal of only 10% from West Bank
Israeli and the Palestinian negotiators have resumed discussions. Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) heads the Palestinian delegation, while the Israeli delegation is headed by Defense Minister Yitzhak Mordechai. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 7/21/1998
- Israeli nuclear activity under discussion at Arab League
the committee discussed Israel dumping or throwing radioactive and toxic nuclear waste in the Mediterranean water, a matter which threatens the environment of the whole Middle East region, all the Arab states and the European countries overlooking the Mediterranean. Regional-Israel, Politics, 7/21/1998
- Bomber wasn't a bomber
Next to the house of Jalal Abdul Rahman Rummaneh in Al Amari refugee camp near Ramallah, relatives and friends gathered hoping to hear more details of their friend, Jalal, whom Israel alleges tried to detonate a booby-trapped car in West Jerusalem on Sunday. Palestine-Israel, Local, 7/21/1998
- Meetings conclude for Arab representatives on European partnership
The round table meetings of leaders and representatives of Arab negotiating bodies for the European partnership concluded today at the headquarters of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. Regional, Economics, 7/21/1998
- Tension prevails in south Sudan
Khartoum government has proposed an extension of the cease-fire to three-months instead of one month. Sudan, Politics, 7/21/1998
- Australia's condemnation postpone Netanyahu's visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to postpone a visit to Australia which he was to pay during the coming month according an announcement from the prime minister's spokesman. Israel-Australia, Politics, 7/21/1998
- US - Egyptian committees to convene soon
Cairo said it considers the strategic dialogue committee with Washington a hotline that links the two capitals to exchange points of view concerning issues of dispute to prevent their development. Egypt-USA, Politics, 7/21/1998
- Arab League approves ratification of basic system for international criminal court
Esmat Abdul Meguid, the Arab League's secretary-general, expressed his approval of the vote in which a great majority of the world's countries ratified the basic system for an international criminal court. Regional-UN, Politics, 7/21/1998
Short Takes
- Jordan's Cabinet called for dialogue to solve the dispute between Saudi Arabia and Yemen and called on both countries to refrain from escalating the situation in any way, Petra reported. Go
- Israeli President Ezer Weizman called for the speedy completion of talks on an Israeli withdrawal from the West Bank, Bahrain Tribune reported. Go
- Lebanese security forces dismantled a bomb placed in a car parked outside Hammoud hospital in Sidon, Future News reported. Go
- The head of Iran's commission for prisoners of war said that Iraq has yet to declare the release of 3,738 Iranian POWs, IRNA reported. Go
- Jordan's Court of Cassation upheld a nine-month prison sentence against Leith Shbeilat on charges of inciting riots in Maan earlier this year, Jordan Times reported. Go
- The UAE Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs ended its ban on licensing certain types of small businesses, Khaleej Times reported. Go
- Lebanese parliamentary committees continue discussing aspects of public-sector wage scales, Lebanon News Wire reported. Go
- UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan recommended the extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon until January 31, 1999. Go
- Two Iranians were executed in Kuwait after being convicted of drug trafficking. A third man of Sri Lankan citizenship was also executed after being convicted of murder and other charges. This is the first time in the history of Kuwait that the death penalty has been carried out against drug traffickers. Go
- The Egyptian National Party has reelected President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt for a new term as chairman for the party. Go
- A Saudi man was beheaded by sword yesterday for killing an Egyptian and robbing the jewelry shop where he worked, the Saudi Interior Ministry said in a statement. The man's accomplices were sentenced to whippings and prison terms it added. Go
- Syria's tourism minister on Monday opened Regency Park Hotel at al-Jerjaniya district on the road to the famous resort of Bloudan. The minister was acting on behalf of Syrian Premier to inaugurate the five-star hotel. Go
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