Arabic News Daily Page for 11/16/1998
Daily Edition - Monday, November 16, 1998
- Chirac, Clinton, Blair discuss the Iraqi issue by telephone
The spokeswoman for the French presidential palace was quoted as saying that the 50-minute telephone call had given the chance for the three leaders to think full together and evaluate the significance of the Iraqi message which implies Iraq's consent to resume cooperation with the UN. Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/16/1998 - Arab League approves Iraqi decision to cooperate with UNSCOM Iraq-Regional, Politics, 11/16/1998
- Moroccan fisheries professionals oppose EU fisheries accord
Moroccan fisheries professionals have voiced opposition to the renewal of the four-year fisheries accord signed with the European Union in November 1995 and that expires in 1999, in view of "the disastrous situation of the sector." Morocco, Business, 11/16/1998 - New light for blind people, Moroccan develops guiding eye-glasses
A Moroccan has developed new eye glasses for blind people, guiding them safely on sidewalks and as they cross the streets. He will display his invention at the Consumer Electronics Show of Las Vegas next January 7-10. Morocco, Science, 11/16/1998 - Lebanese resistance forces attack 11 Israeli positions
Israeli attacks continued against Lebanese towns and villages liberated from the Israeli occupation. The Israeli artillery bombardment against these areas resulted in heavy material losses. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 11/16/1998 - Tunisian president honors Fairouz
Tunisian President Zein al-Abidin Bin Ali on Sunday received renowned Lebanese singer Fairouz at Cartage palace. Tunisia-Lebanon, Entertainment, 11/16/1998 - More killing and kidnapping in Algeria Algeria, Local, 11/16/1998