Today's Headlines
- No progress reached, Israelis cast inaccurate reports
"One day, the Israelis talk of progress, the next day they speak of an impasse. Once they say they accept some of our demands and once they present demands of their own. It is all one major part of a big maneuver that Netanyahu and his top aides are using to safely pass this week without having their government toppled by the no-confidence motions," said Erekat Palestine-Israel, Politics, 7/27/1998
- Yemeni, Saudi FMs agree on settling disputes
The visit of Yemeni Foreign Minister Abdul Qader Bajmal to Saudi Arabia on Saturday has yielded an accord based on principles to resolve a dispute for the border conflict between the two states. Yemen-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 7/27/1998
- No disputes between Syria, Egypt over US role
On the different views held by Presidents al-Assad and Mubarak towards the peace conference based on the Egyptian-French initiative, the ambassador said it is not a matter of dispute, adding that it is not sorted out yet Regional-Syria, Politics, 7/27/1998
- Meguid to discuss with Gaddafi proposals on Lockerbie
The Libyan authorities have agreed to allow one senior Scottish judge appointed by Britain and the US to head the judges in the hague, but insists that the other members come from other countries. Libya-Regional, Politics, 7/27/1998
- Moussa heads to Paris
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa is starting today to Paris for a two-day visit during which he will hold talks with French Foreign Minister Hubert Vedrine. Egypt-France, Politics, 7/27/1998
- Italian foreign minister arrives in Morocco
Dini told reporters upon arrival in Rabat that his visit is part of the "Italian government's policy to establish strong bonds of cooperation with Morocco." Morocco-Italy, Politics, 7/27/1998
- Palestinians could use chemical components in suicide bombings
Israel is worried that Islamic militants and other Palestinian opposition groups might resort to so-called "quiet attacks" on Israelis with the use of chemical and biological components as opposed to the conventional explosives used so far in suicide bombings. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 7/27/1998
- Pan-Islamic organization terms Jerusalem committee meeting as timely
The Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) termed as "timely" the upcoming meeting of the Jerusalem Committee, due next July 29-30 in Morocco, under the chairmanship of King Hassan II. Regional, Politics, 7/27/1998
- Security forces kill 60 gunmen from the GIA
Algerian security sources said on Sunday that an armed group killed on Saturday night 12 citizens and wounded two others. A security source said the new massacre was committed in Telmesan province to the far west of Algeria. Algeria, Politics, 7/27/1998
- Three people killed as Israeli heavy artillery targets Lebanese villages
Three people were killed. Reports from south Lebanon said when Lebanese citizens and security forces headed towards the explosion site, Israeli troops opened fire from their nearby positions. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 7/27/1998
- Study on disabled persons needs to be conducted in Morocco
A study will be conducted throughout Morocco to identify the needs of disabled persons and to draw up a map of all institutions dealing with their affairs. Morocco, Culture, 7/27/1998
- Britain denies military cooperation agreement with Israel
The British Foreign Office today denied news reports that Britain and Israel recently signed a security agreement to monitor the redeployment of self-propelled ballistic missiles in the Middle East. Israel, Politics, 7/27/1998
- Arab - Latin American economic ties needs strengthening
Under the auspices of Egyptian Prime Minister Kamal Ganzouri, Cairo recently hosted the first Arab - Latin American symposium for economic relations. Regional, Economics, 7/27/1998
Short Takes
- A high-ranking Jordanian official stressed today that King Hussein of Jordan has undergone chemotherapy against Lymphomas and that his body responded to the first stage of the treatment. Go
- A source in the Yemeni police said today that three Indian Christian nuns were killed by the bullets of a person suspected of being mentally unbalanced. A Police official in al-Hudeidah city, 370 km to the West of the capital, Sanaa was quoted as saying the nuns were killed in Dar al-Shafa hospital in the city where they worked as volunteers. Go
- Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad said that Iran's medium-range tests pose no regional dangers, IRNA reported. Go
- The World Bank's International Finance Corporation said that long-term investors are needed in the Muscat Securities Market to provide stability, Oman News Agency reported. Go
- The officials responsible for combating terrorism in the Arab countries will hold today in Tunisian their first meeting within the context of implementing the Arab agreement to combat terrorism to which the Arab foreign and justice ministers agreed during their Cairo joint meeting in April. Go
- The European Union Middle East peace process special envoy Miguel Angel Moratinos today stressed the need for restoring Syrian sovereignty over the Golan to achieve comprehensive peace in the region. Go
- Russian Foreign Minister Yevgeny Primakov has expressed satisfaction over the consent of the US and Britain to try the two Libyans suspected to be involved in Lockerbie crisis before a Scottish judicial commission in the Hague. Go
- Abu Dhabi has proposed a dh 1.3 billion plan to build new schools and renovate existing facilities, Khaleej Times reported. Go
- Qatar's Interior Ministry said that few expatriate workers in the country illegally have taken advantage of an amnesty which will expire on August 20 to leave the Gulf state, Gulf Times reported. Go
- The secretary-general of Jordan's Ministry of Industry and Commerce said that negotiations to join the World Trade Organization are going well, Petra reported. Go
- Iraq has signed 48 contracts to export oil, as part of the fourth stage of the oil-for-food program, reports Iraqi News Agency. Under the contracts, Iraq will sell 302 million barrels of oil in the six-month period that started on June 3. Go
- Moroccan Khalid Boulami ranked second in the 3,000 meter race at the Edwardsville meeting. Go
- Egypt won the 21st African Judo Championships, totaling 11 medals (4 gold, 3 silver, 4 bronze). Go
- The Spanish government approved end of last week an agreement for co-production and movie exchange between Morocco and Spain, it was officially announced in Madrid. Under the accord, co-produced movies will be treated as national movies by both countries and will enjoy similar advantages. Go
- The fourth panel of the Arabian cinema concluded its works in Paris yesterday, in which films of Arab actors participted. This session was headed by director Costa Gavaras. Go
- The dispute was renewed between Israeli President Ezer Weizman and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu concerning the embattled peace negotiations with the Palestinians. Haaretz reported that Weizman renewed a call for early elections because of Netanyahu's performance. Go
- In the second half of August, the Ministry of Health in the United Arab Emirates will begin to allow pharmacies to sell Viagra anti-impotence medicine. Go
- Admiral Charles Moore was appointed as a new commander for the US Fifth Fleet. AFP quoted the fleet's central command, which takes Bahrain as its headquarters, as saying in a statement released on Sunday that Moore will replace Admiral Thomas Fargo following two years of service. Go
- Britain and Israel have agreed to continue military and security cooperation in various fields. Israeli radio reported that an Israeli delegation led by the director of the Israeli Defense Ministry, David Evry, met during the past few days in London with British military officials. Go
- Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal met in Jeddah Sunday with the secretary of state for Moroccan and African affairs at the Tunisian foreign ministry, al-Sadeq Fayalla, currently visiting Saudi Arabia. The two reviewed means of developing bilateral relations and other issues. Go
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