Today's Headlines
- Egypt intensifies efforts on international conference and Middle East peace
Moussa said the visit of the Israeli Prime Minister's envoy to Cairo will address some of the reasons for the halt in Egyptian-Israeli relations adding the visit is aimed at informing Egypt and President Mubarak about the Israeli position toward reaching an agreement Egypt-France, Politics, 9/9/1998
- Some 22 Islamists delivered to Algeria from Syria
An Algerian independent daily said on Monday that the Syrian authorities handed over Algeria, 22 Islamists since the beginning of this Summer. Algeria-Syria, Politics, 9/9/1998
- Saudi Arabia to protect its economy from deterioration
Saudi authorities decided to offer citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council states the same privileges as those given to its citizens to work in the private sector. Saudi Arabia, Economics, 9/9/1998
- Algerian army removes Moroccan citizens from area close to borders
A Moroccan daily reported today that Algerian soldiers have forcefully removed a Moroccan tribe living in the Moroccan province of Jerada, near the Moroccan-Algerian borders. Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 9/9/1998
- Kuwait releases three Indians cleared of threat to attack US embassy in Manila
Kuwaiti security officials assured today that three persons with Indian citizenship were recently released after an investigation found that they had nothing to do with a threatening message found on an Emirate Airlines plane that arrived last Tuesday in Kuwait. Kuwait, Local, 9/9/1998
- Four deputies from Egyptian ruling party on trial for endangering banking system
The case is considered one of the largest involving charges of financial corruption, where the prosecution accuses the suspects of securing LE 1 billion through various loans, obtaining them from four national banks without presenting any guarantees. Egypt, Judicial, 9/9/1998
- Turkey, Israel to carry out joint naval maneuvers
Israeli Defense Ministry on Tuesday announced that Israel and Turkey will carry out second military maneuvers in East Mediterranean in implementation of the agreements signed between the two sides in compliance with their military alliance. Israel-Turkey-USA, Military, 9/9/1998
- Jordan rejects regional alliances as substitute for comprehensive security
Jordanian Minister of Information Nasser Judeh announced Jordan's refusal of alliances -- in reference to a strategic alliance between Jordan, Israel, and Turkey -- and called for a comprehensive security system for all countries in the region. Jordan, Politics, 9/9/1998
- Syria welcomes Jordan's refusal to join Turkish - Israeli military alliance
A Kuwaiti daily reported on Tuesday, quoting official Syrian sources, that Syria has welcomes statements made by Jordanian officials on Jordan's refusal to take part in the Israeli-Turkish military alliance. Syria-Jordan, Politics, 9/9/1998
- Sudan's president hails King Hassan stands in favor of Sudan
Sudanese president, Gen. Omar Hassan El-Bashir, hailed Tuesday here the stands adopted by King Hassan II in favor of Khartoum and praised Morocco's role in defending the Holy city of Jerusalem (Al-Quds). Morocco-Sudan, Politics, 9/9/1998
- Dennis Ross trip almost useless, little optimism
The US envoy to the peace process in the Middle East, Dennis Ross, is arriving today in the area in a new effort to forward the peace process, during which he will meet with Palestinian President Yasser Arafat and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 9/9/1998
- Israel steps up air strikes against south Lebanon
Israeli air raids launched on Tuesday morning hit the surroundings of Lweizeh town, destroying several houses and damaging roads and electricity lines, according to news reports from south Lebanon. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 9/9/1998
- Morocco endorses international convention banning child labor
The Moroccan government adopted Tuesday the International Labor Organization's convention banning child labor and setting the minimum age for hiring children. Morocco, Culture, 9/9/1998
- Iraq accuses U.S. and Britain of obstructing oil-for-food agreement
Iraqi Minister of Health Medhat Mubarak accused the U.S.A and Britain of obstructing the ratification of contracts that would allow Iraq to purchase medicine according to oil-for-food agreement. Iraq-UN, Economics, 9/9/1998
- Peres calls for setting up common market to settle migration problems
Former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres has called for setting up a common market between Europe and the Middle East and Africa to help settle immigration problems. Regional-Israel-Spain, Economics, 9/9/1998
Short Takes
- President of Gambia Yahya Jammeh today concluded a three-day official visit to Kuwaiti during which he discussed with ruler of Qatar Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah means of developing and strengthening bilateral co-operation in various fields. Go
- Chairman of the political movement of the Palestinian Hamas movement, Khaled Mishal, said his movement does not believe in striking foreign embassies, however he held the US responsible for the explosions which hit its embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, saying US policy is biased against Arab and Muslims alike. Go
- President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt today received in Cairo Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, who arrived in Cairo earlier in the day. Egypt's Prime Minister Dr. Kamal El-Ganzouri was also present at the meeting. Go
- British Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Derek Fatchett said today in London that he will visit Bahrain and Qatar during next week to discuss bilateral relations between Britain and the two Gulf states and the situation in the Gulf region. Go
- The Israeli Jerusalem Post daily said today in its main headline that Turkey and Israel have decided to carry out in mid Sept. their first joint air maneuvers in Israel since the two sides signed a military cooperation agreement in 1996. Go
- The UAE's Emirates airline said it is buying six Airbus A340-500 planes at a cost of $2.4 billion, Khaleej Times reported. Go
- Qatar will be divided into 29 new electoral zones for upcoming municipal elections, 20 of them in Doha, Gulf Times reported. Go
- US State Department spokesman James Rubin said that rival Kurdish leaders Masoud Barzani and Jalal Talibani will make separate trips to Washington in the next week. Rubin said the Kurdish Democratic Party's leader, Barzani, will be in the US from September 9-11, while Patriotic Union of Kurdistan leader Talibani will visit from September 14-16. Go
- Aicha Belarbi, Morocco's Secretary of state to foreign affairs, is attending the Arab league economic ministerial council meeting to open works this Wednesday in Cairo. The Agenda of the two-day meeting includes assessment of the progress made in the setting up of a common Arab free-trade zone, the gradual customs duties suppression, inter-arab trade exchanges and investments. Go
- Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa announced Egypt's approval of a peace agreement between the conflicted parties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to ending their struggle and military operations. Go
- Sudan asked Egypt to open the gates of the High Dam in Aswan to drain some of the surplus water of the Nile in Sudan. Sudanese sources said today that this request comes after 100,000 persons were effected in Sudan due to the floods of the Nile. Go
- A poll in Israel showed that the majority of Israelis supports establishing an independent Palestinian state. The poll was conducted by Tel-Aviv university, and 53% of those who gave an opinion expressed their belief that they can live without fear with an independent Palestinian state. The referendum also revealed that 42% of Israelis support the Oslo agreement while it is opposed by only 30%, and 28% have no opinion. Go
- Soliman Reda, the Egyptian minister of industry and mineral wealth, announced today that President Mubarak called for opening new markets for Egyptian products in the African Arab areas through ratifying agreements with some countries and giving advantages to Egyptian products in these countries' markets. Go
- Sources in the Anglican Church in Egypt said that a high-ranking delegation from the leadership from the Anglican church in the U.S.A. will pay a visit to Egypt on Friday to learn about the activities of the Egyptian church and fields of social service during their visit. Go
- A study issued through the Egyptian Industries Union stated that the trade balance deficit between Egypt and the EU during the first half of the current year valued at $1 billion. Go
- A member of the opposition Sudanese Democratic National Alliance's leadership, Dona Metwal, directed strong criticism at the leaders of the northern opposition parties and the leader of the Sudanese People's Liberation Army, Colonel John Garang, accusing them of playing a political game to destroy Sudanese unity. Go
- Chairman of the Jordanian journalists Union Seif al-Sharif on Tuesday said the union is working on various fronts, especially at the Parliament in order to review a new controversial press law that started to be enforced as of the beginning of this month. Go
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