Today's Headlines
- Dead Muslims can rest in peace in Berne
Muslims settled in Berne, Switzerland, can finally bury their dead relatives in a Muslim cemetery that respects the teachings of Islam after authorities of the Swiss federal capital authorized the allocation of land for a Muslim cemetery. Regional, Religion, 8/18/1998
- Moroccan MPs welcomed by Niger's prime minister
Niger's prime minister, Ibrahim Hassane Mayaki, received in Niamey on Monday, the Moroccan MP delegation to the 21st congress of the African Parliamentary Union to open today in the Nigerien capital. Morocco, Politics, 8/18/1998
- Finance bill submitted to second legislative house
The Moroccan government presented Monday at the chamber of advisors, Morocco's second legislative body, the 1998-1999 finance bill after it was adopted by the House of Representatives following amendments. Morocco, Economics, 8/18/1998
- Jordan denies Iranian opposition activity in its territories
In press statements yesterday, Jordanian Minister of Interior Nazir Rashid said that the Iranian opposition Mojahidin Khalq organization's bureau in Amman is not practicing any activity against Tehran, as the bureau's tasks are confined to purely information related work. Jordan, Politics, 8/18/1998
- Sudan denies OAU was told Egypt interfered in Sudanese affairs
Sudan negated that the Organization of African Unity has been informed about Egyptian interference in its interior affairs, as last week Egypt hosted the meetings of the allied Sudanese opposition. Sudan, Politics, 8/18/1998
- Hamas suspicious of the escape of Awadallah
The Hamas movement has expressed suspicion yesterday in the Palestinian government's story relating to the escape of Imad Awadallah who was accused of killing Mohyiddin Sharif, a military official of Hamas movement. Palestine, Local, 8/18/1998
- Libya calls for Shayler to be extradited to Libya
The Libyan government called yesterday on France to extradite an ex-officer in the British intelligence, David Shayler, and allow Libya to interrogate him concerning a failed assassination attempt against Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi. Libya, Politics, 8/18/1998
- Saudi Crown Prince calls for halt of Serb attacks, Egypt sends aid to Kosovo
The Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz called for the halt of aggression against Muslims in Kosovo, and for the return of the displaced. Saudi Arabia, Economics, 8/18/1998
- Yemeni journalists union criticizes Palestinian ambassador
The union of Yemeni journalists announced its position concerning the mutual accusations between the Palestinian ambassador in Sanaa, Yehia Riyah, and the Yemeni newspaper Som Bom. Yemen, Politics, 8/18/1998
- Garang expresses SPLA's readiness to extend cease-fire
The leader of the Sudanese People's Liberation Army, John Garang, discussed with French Minister Delegate to Cooperation and Francophony Charles Josselin during their visit to Cairo expanding the timing and geographic range of the cease-fire in southern Sudan, to guarantee that aid can reach those harmed by the famine. Sudan, Politics, 8/18/1998
- Mubarak: Israel should withdraw from Arab lands, supports Sudan's unity
President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt stated that just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East region is not attainable without the restoration of Arab rights and Israel's full withdrawal from the occupied Arab territories. Egypt, Politics, 8/18/1998
- Syrian FM: We're not in a hurry to have an unjust peace
In an interview with the Lebanese LBC satellite station on Monday night, Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa stressed that Syria is not in a hurry to have an unjust peace. Syria, Politics, 8/18/1998
- Israeli troops storm south Lebanon towns, fighter Pierre Abu Joudeh missing
Israeli occupation troops on Monday stormed the towns of Bint Jbeil, Houla, Markaba and Ras Thalathin in the occupied part of south Lebanon. News reports from south Lebanon said the Israeli troops forced citizens of these towns to evacuate their houses. Lebanon, Military, 8/18/1998
- Jordanian water crisis causes imports Saudi water
The Jordanian minister of supply will start distributing bottles of mineral water from Saudi Arabia for sale in the capital Amman at the same price as the domestic product as a contribution to alleviate the water problem afflicting the country. Jordan, Local, 8/18/1998
Short Takes
- The Omani and Yemeni foreign ministers met today to discuss bilateral relations, Oman New Agency reported. Go
- Jordan's Crown Prince Hassan met today with Sudanese Foreign Minister Mustafa Othman Ismael, Petra reported. Go
- The South Lebanon Army today released Lebanese civilian Taleb Ahmad Saad, who was detained one month ago, from Khiam prison, Lebanon News Wire reported. Go
- Fifteen expatriates were arrested in Sharjah for violating the UAE's residency laws, Khaleej Times reported. Go
- Qatar yesterday set up committees to oversee municipal elections to be held early next year, Gulf Times reported. Go
- Bahrain Fiberglass International built an all-weather patrol boat for the US Navy, Gulf Daily News reported. Go
- Oman's Tender Board took bids on the construction of a primary school in Nizwa, and awarded four investment companies a tender to supervise and consult on the construction of five roads in the Al Wusta region, Oman Daily Observer reported. Go
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