Today's Headlines
- Iraq to cut-off Butler talks
US's Crowley today added that the US will wait for Butler's report to be submitted to the UN Security Council before making judgment, describing the Iraqi action as "bluster" and "a clear violation of the memorandum of understanding" and that the US "will watch Iraqi actions and not their words." Iraq, Politics, 8/5/1998
- New Palestinian Cabinet announced
The long wait for Palestinian cabinet reshuffle was finally over, but it fell short of meeting the expectations of many Palestinians. The new cabinet was found to be the same as the old one with an addition of ten new ministers, half of whom do not even know what their job will be. Palestine, Local, 8/5/1998
- Tehran for establishing an Islamic Parliamentary Union
Iran's representative office in Cairo on Tuesday said that Iranian parliamentarian and member of the Iranian Shoura council Hijatul Islam Taha Hashami is on a visit to Egypt since Saturday. The office added that the visit aims at establishing an Islamic Parliamentary Union. Egypt-Iran, Politics, 8/5/1998
- U.N. panel ends visit to Algeria
Algerian sources told ArabicNews.com that the UN delegation that recently completed a fact-finding mission to Algeria received hundreds of files about missing persons before its departure from the bureau of lawyer Mohammed Taheri, who is near to the outlawed Islamic Salvation Front. Among these files was the file of the second leader in the front, Sheikh Ali Ben Hag. Algeria, Politics, 8/5/1998
- Sahrawi state seems only alternative for Algeria
The Moroccan Minister of Environment, Urbanism and Housing said that Algerian officials act as if they will accept no solution to the Sahara issue other than the establishment of a state in the region. Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 8/5/1998
- Egypt seeks to hold comprehensive Arab summit
Moreover El-Baz confirmed Egypt's wish that such a summit conference would achieve greatest amount of advantage for the Arab position toward the peace process and for Arab strategic benefit. Egypt, Politics, 8/5/1998
- Australian expert kidnapped as Sudanese negotiations begin
A new round of peace negotiations started on Tuesday between the Sudanese government and southern Sudan rebellions at the headquarters of IFAD in Addis Ababa. Sudan, Politics, 8/5/1998
- Death penalty for kidnappers in Yemen
A presidential decree issued on Monday in Sanaa said that death penalty will be implemented from now on against kidnappers in Yemen. Yemen, Judicial, 8/5/1998
- Syrian - Kuwaiti information talks in Damascus
Syrian Prime Minister Mahmoud al-Zou'bi on Tuesday discussed with Kuwaiti Information Minister Yussef Sumait currently visiting Syria the information cooperation existing between them. Kuwait-Syria, Economics, 8/5/1998
- Prince Hassan to visit Israel
Member of the Israeli Knesset Yossi Sarid and Jordanian Crown Prince Hassan have agreed that latter will visit Israel soon and take part in a peaceful march in Tel Aviv. Jordan-Israel, Politics, 8/5/1998
- Son of Saudi crown prince visits Iran
Prince Turki Bin Abdallah, the son of the Saudi Crown Prince Abdallah Bin Abdul Aziz, headed to Tehran the last night to hold talks with Iranian leaders. Mohammed Ali Abtahy, the Iranian president's office director, will receive the Saudi prince. Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 8/5/1998
- Arab League chief backs Libya, assassination plan reported
Arab League Secretary-General Esmat Abdul Meguid stated that the Libyan position concerning the Lockerbie incident is based on the principles of international law and justice. Libya-Regional-UK, Politics, 8/5/1998
- Cereal harvest reaches 63.5 mln quintals
Morocco's cereals harvest reached this year 63.5 Million quintals including 28.3 Mln/Qn of soft wheat, 15.5 Ml/Qn of hard wheat and 15.5 Ml/Qn of barley, the Moroccan agriculture minister said Tuesday in Rabat. Morocco, Economics, 8/5/1998
Short Takes
- Italy today expressed hope that it will reach an accord with Tunisia to help facilitate returning of hundreds of Tunisian evacuees who recently arrived on the Italian coasts and who are now under custody in crowded shelters. Go
- A Saudi -Yemeni joint committee held a meeting late Tuesday night during which all border issues were discussed. Saudi official sources said the two sides will resume their talks today. Go
- Israel is testing experimental low-altitude cruise missiles fired from helicopters in south Lebanon, Lebanon News Wire reported. Go
- The UAE is flying humanitarian aid including 40 tons of food to Sudan today, Khaleej Times reported. Go
- India's embassy in Qatar urged Indian citizens in Qatar illegally to make use of the amnesty period which runs until August 20 to leave the country without penalty, Gulf Times reported. Go
- Acting Jordanian Prime Minister Andulla Nsour formed a committee to investigate recent quality problems with drinking water, Petra reported. The committee will study the sources of contamination, efforts to monitor water quality, and those responsible for maintaining water treatment and transport facilities, the report said. Go
- Commander of Oman's Air Force Lt. Gen. Muhammad Bin Mahfouz Bin Saad al-Aridi arrived in Tehran yesterday in a two-day official visit to Tehran during which he holds talks with Iranian officials on issues of mutual concern. Go
- A Saudi official said yesterday that King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz will leave the hospital during the next two or three days after he underwent medical treatment. The Saudi official described the health condition of his King as good. Go
- The administration of the 22nd session of the International Cairo Cinema Festival which will be hold in November is studying setting up a week for the Iranian cinema as well as permitting Iranian movies to participate in the festival's official competition for the for the first time in 19 years when the diplomatic relationship between Tehran and Cairo disintegrate after the Islamic revolution in Iran. Go
- Jordanian minister of energy Mohammed Saleh El-Horani warned yesterday in press statements the Arabs of the Israeli nuclear danger, and urged for a Middle East free of mass destruction weapons. Go
- The European Union (EU) agreed on Tuesday to extend $42 million to Lebanon to enable the country to modernize its administrative structures. Go
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