Today's Headlines
- Turkey and the security agreement signed with Syria
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has welcomed the agreement reached with Syria. It expressed hope that if Syria would start the implementation of the items of the agreement, the door will be open for advancing bilateral relations between the two countries. Syria-Turkey, Politics, 10/22/1998
- Eighth day of Palestinian-Israeli talks focus on implementation
Palestinian skepticism remains about the amount of progress being made in negotiations with the Israelis, as opposed to the Israeli side which is portraying a sense that progress is being made today. Palestine, Politics, 10/22/1998
- Moussa: Palestinians - Israelis agreement should be acceptable and balanced
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa said yesterday that the current peace negotiations in Washington could possibly reach an agreement, adding that Egypt is enhancing this agreement, regarding its great importance and that it should be acceptable, logical and balanced Egypt-Regional, Politics, 10/22/1998
- Strong disagreement between Egyptian government and opposition on economic liberalization law
Strong disagreement between the Egyptian government and opposition parties appeared after the opposition came out against the new draft law concerning economic liberalization policies. Egypt, Politics, 10/22/1998
- Syrian parliamentary elections at the end of the coming month
Damascus, which is the biggest electoral district, is represented by 29 deputies in comparison to 5 for al-Qunaytira governorate, the smallest district, whose Golan Heights is occupied by Israel. Syria, Politics, 10/22/1998
- Pipeline planned between Iraq and Jordan
Iraqi and Jordanian officials confirmed that Baghdad and Amman started yesterday talks concerning establishing a petroleum pipeline between the two countries at a cost of $350 million. Jordan-Iraq, Economics, 10/22/1998
- Interpol conference on fighting terrorism convenes in Cairo
Egyptian Minister of the Interior Habib al-Adli today opens the 67th general conference for the International criminal police organization "Interpol." The conference will last for 6 days. Egypt, International, 10/22/1998
- Saudi Crown Prince to visit South Korea on Friday
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz is to pay a three-day visit to South Korea starting on Friday. Saudi Arabia-South Korea, Politics, 10/22/1998
- On the coup attempt in Qatar, Foreign Minister testified
The Qatari news agency said that Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad Bin Jasem al-Thani on Wednesday testified before the major criminal court in Doha which is hearing the case of the coup attempt that took place in Qatar in 1996. Qatar, Judicial, 10/22/1998
- Social sector uses 44 percent of state budget with poor results
The social sector absorbs nearly 44 percent of the state budget, but the results reached at the practical level remain below the expectations, said Moroccan minister of social development and solidarity, Khalid Alioua. Morocco, Politics, 10/22/1998
- Enhanced economic cooperation between Egypt and Germany
An economic cooperation protocol for 1999 was signed yesterday between Egypt and Germany. Egypt-Germany, Economics, 10/22/1998
- UN peacekeeping official expected in Morocco
The United Nations assistant secretary general for peace keeping operations, Bernard Miyet, who is visiting the Maghreb for talks on the Sahara issue, is expected in Morocco, part of a tour in the north African region. Morocco-Mauritania-UN, Politics, 10/22/1998
- French defense minister to visit Kuwait
French Foreign Minister Allen Richard will arrive in Kuwait on Sunday for a short visit to Kuwait during which he will hold talks with his Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Salem al-Sabah. Kuwait-France, Politics, 10/22/1998
- Sudanese president: Political party law aims at achieving national reconciliation
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir told the Sudanese National Council yesterday that his government seeks to achieve comprehensive peace and national reconciliation. Sudan, Politics, 10/22/1998
- Israeli forces continue attacks against south Lebanon
The Israeli occupation forces in south Lebanon on Wednesday continued their attacks against areas and towns adjacent to the occupied area, especially inside the central sector. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 10/22/1998
- Reduction in US aid to Egypt and Israel
The draft budget bill approved by the US parliament on Tuesday called for a reduction in the aid provided by the US to both Israel and Egypt by US $100 million for the fiscal year 1999. Egypt-Israel-USA, Economics, 10/22/1998
Short Takes
- Qatar announced on Wednesday its rejection of Israel's participation in a conference on bone-surgery in Doha. One of the conference's organizers, Dr. Nasser al-Sbei, said, "Qatar has refused the participation of Israeli specialists in the conference which will be held during December." He added that Israel was expelled for "political reasons." Go
- A U.S.Taleban representative is to meet with US State Department officials the US announced. Go
- A belgian hospital will donate this Thursday a package of medical equipment to the Rabat University hospital. The donation, estimated at three million Belgian francs, is a solidarity move of the Brussels Antoine Depage clinic and "Le Bazar" association which involved young Moroccans living in Belgium in this endeavor. Go
- Morocco jumped to 13th rank on the latest rankings of the world football governing body (FIFA), published on Wednesday. Go
- Moroccan Prime Minister Abderrahmane Youssoufi renewed a call for Algeria to reopen its land borders, closed since 1994. Morocco's call on "our Algerian brethren" to reopen the borders is still valid, Youssoufi said at a press conference held Wednesday with visiting secretary-general of the Spanish Socialist Labor Party (PSOE/opposition), Joaquin Almunia. Go
- The Iraqi newspaper El-Jomhouria reported yesterday that Germany seeks to reopen its embassy in Baghdad, which was closed during the 1990 Gulf War. Go
- Bahraini sources told ArabicNews.com that Bahrain will appoint Salman al-Sabbagh as ambassador to Tehran as Bahrain resumes diplomatic on the ambassadorial level, after relations between the two countries had deteriorated since 1996 when Bahrain accused Iran of interfering in its internal affairs. Go
- Al Azhar University in Cairo viewed yesterday huge student demonstrations against the Turkish and Israeli governments due to Turkey's threats to carry out military strikes against Syria. Go
- The Qatari News Agency said that Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal received on Wednesday a message from his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Hamad Bin Jasem Bin Jaber al-Thani, inviting him to attend the meeting of the foreign ministers of the Damascus Declaration signatory states to be held on November 11. Go
- Iranian Minister of Housing Ali Abdul Ali Zada on Wednesday met with Lebanese President Elias Hrawi and delivered a message from Iranian President Muhammad Khatami. Go
- Saudi Minister of the Interior Prince Nayef Bin Abdul Aziz met on Wednesday in Riyadh with former British minister of the interior and foreign minister in the current shadow government Michael Howard currently visiting Saudi Arabia. Go
- Emir of Bahrain Sheikh Issa Bin Salman al-Khaleifa on Wednesday received a message from British Prime Minister Tony Blair concerning bilateral relations and means of strengthening and boosting them in various areas as well as issues of mutual interest. Go
- Iranian Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani has praised Syrian - Iranian relations. He said, "These relations are an example to be followed for Iran's relations with Arab and Islamic states." Go
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