Today's Headlines
- No breakthrough worries Israel as next week's conference may isolate Israel
A few days before the Arab League's "Jerusalem Conference" convenes in Rabat, Israel expressed worries that the conference might demand of some of the Arab countries that have relations with Israel to sever ties with the Jewish state. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 7/23/1998
- US intervention in northern Iraq draws strong criticism
he described the visit as a "cheap attempt to interfere in the internal affairs of Iraq," adding that it is a US attempt to undermine Iraq's unity. "This US measure does not help in restoring stability to the region," Iraq-USA, Politics, 7/23/1998
- What is a government for, a historic vote by Algeria
The Algerian people's assembly rejected a draft resolution that would allow the establishment of private companies that insure the protection of citizens and properties. Algeria, Politics, 7/23/1998
- Egypt praises Algerian decision to invite UN group
Egypt expressed its approval of the decision of the Algerian government to calling a group of international personalities appointed by the UN to consult with the Algerian government, the Arab League and the Organization of African Unity for briefings on the facts of the situation in Algeria. Egypt-Algeria, Politics, 7/23/1998
- Iran: Relations with Syria are historical
Kharazi underlined the importance of fostering relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia. "Relations between the two countries have witnessed tangible development and bilateral cooperation in various political and economic fields," he said. Syria-Iran, Politics, 7/23/1998
- Eastwood praises Syria's strategic choice of peace
These new relations, he added, have been built on similar views between the European Union and Syria on the Middle East peace process: "Even if there are disputes over the tactics, we agree 100% over principles." Syria-UK, Politics, 7/23/1998
- Red Cross mission to visit Algerian prisons
An information official for the International Committee of the Red Cross in Cairo announced that Algeria would allow an ICRC delegation to visit Algeria's prisons in October, the first such visit since 1992, when violence broke out after the government dissolved the Islamic Salvation Front to prevent it from winning elections. Algeria, Politics, 7/23/1998
- Jerusalem Committee to convene in Casablanca
The 17th session will examine "the dangerous situation prevailing in the holy city of Jerusalem following the Israeli government's decision to extend the boundaries of Al-Quds municipality" Regional-Morocco, Politics, 7/23/1998
- Sudanese government discusses cease-fire in the south
Sudanese Foreign Minister Mustafa Othman Ismael confirmed that the government is deeply concerned with continuing its efforts to reach an agreement for a permanent cease-fire and prevailing peace in the south of Sudan. Sudan, Politics, 7/23/1998
- Barazani and Talabani to visit Washington
The Kurdistan Democratic Party headed by Masoud Barzani and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan headed by Jalal Talabani confirmed that US State Department official David Welch invited Barzani and Talabani to visit Washington. Iraq-USA, Politics, 7/23/1998
- Iran launches medium-range missile test
Iran conducted tests of a medium-range ballistic missile with enough range to target Israel, parts of Russia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, US State Department sopkesman James Rubin confirmed. Iran-USA, Politics, 7/23/1998
Short Takes
- Yemen said that it had retaken Duwaima Island, which it accused Saudi Arabia of attacking, Bahrain Tribune reported. Go
- Austria's Foreign Minister and European Council President Wolfgang Schussel met yesterday with Arab League Secretary-General Esmat Abdul Meguid to discuss the peace process. In a statement from the EU's presidency, Schussel emphasized that continued financial aid to the Palestinians would be an important factor in preventing unrest in the Palestinian territories. Go
- Tehran mayor Gholamhossin Karbaschi was handed a five-year sentence on corruption charges, Irna reported. Karbaschi was also fined and barred from holding government jobs for 20 years, the report said. Go
- Hamed Ali, the chairman of the Muslim community of Sebta, a Moroccan northern city still controlled by Spain, renewed this community's "constant mobilization" for the perfection of Morocco's territorial integrity and their loyalty and attachment to the Moroccan throne. Go
- Moroccan Prime Minister Abderrahmane Youssoufi launched Wednesday the construction of a 30 km-long section of the Mediterranean bypass that will link Tangiers and Saidia (northeastern Morocco). Go
- Saudi Telecommunications Company gave the US company Lucent Technologies obtained an implementation contract for the installation of 575,000 lines for the mobile phones network at a cost of $700 million over the next 15 months. It also won a $111 million contract to modernize STC's switching systems on more than 900,000 phone lines. Go
- The Tunisian Agency for Technical Cooperation created 14,000 job opportunities for Tunisian citizens in the Arab Gulf states and Africa in addition to positions with some international organizations like the International Health Organization and the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. Go
- Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz on Tuesday night received a telephone call from President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt. Bilateral relations and current events were reviewed. Go
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized all possibilities of imposing European economic sanctions against Israel. He claimed that any economic sanctions against Israel would have "no effect." In regard to his unpopularity in world public opinion Netanyahu said this matters pleases him, "I am proud of it." Go
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