Arabic News Daily Page for 12/9/1998
Daily Edition - Wednesday, December 9, 1998
- 18 Sudanese army troops killed
The Sudanese People's Liberation Army announced today that its forces have killed 18 government soldiers in battles that took place between November 27 and December 1, in west central Sudan, and it acknowledged the killing of one its troops. Sudan, Military, 12/9/1998 - Confrontations erupt in Somalia
At least 22 persons were killed and another 30 wounded in Beedawa, south of the Somali capital Makadishu on Monday night, in new battles that erupted between warring Somali factions. Somalia, Politics, 12/9/1998 - Al-Hujeilan reelected Gulf states secretary general
The Gulf Cooperation Council on Tuesday decided to renew its secretary general Jamil al-Hujeilan for a second three-year term of office. Gulf, Politics, 12/9/1998 - King Fahd holds talks with Mandela
Saudi Arabia's King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz held talks yesterdays with South African President Nelson Mandela that tackled bilateral ties and the resumption of building a new mosque in Johannesburg, South Africa, which is to be inaugurated soon. Saudi Arabia-South Africa, Politics, 12/9/1998 - Congressman Campbell in Morocco as US direct investment rise
Moroccan minister in charge of the Government's General affairs, Ahmed Lahlimi, conferred Tuesday here with Congressional Representative Tom Cambel, member of the US House committee in charge of Africa, on bilateral relations and topical issues of common concern. Morocco-USA, Economics, 12/9/1998 - Khartoum hosts African refugee conference
The African refugees conference hosted by Sudan convened in Khartoum on Tuesday in collaboration with the Organization of African Unity and the chairman of the African refugees committee. Sudan-Africa, Politics, 12/9/1998 - Germany and UN efforts prasied at desertification control convention
The conference agenda includes debates on the role of international coordination in the struggle against desert encroachment and best ways to benefit from the successful experiences conducted in this regard by some countries in various arid regions. Regional, Environment, 12/9/1998 - Moroccan lower house debates Sahara issue
The foreign affairs and national defense committee at the Moroccan house of representatives (lower house) will debate on Thursday the latest developments in the Sahara issue. Morocco, Politics, 12/9/1998 - Morocco sets up environment protection foundation
A foundation for environment protection, set up last summer, elected lately in the Moroccan Atlas Mountain city of Ifran its managing board. Morocco, Environment, 12/9/1998 - Report: Israeli claims on Jewish shrines in Jordan
The Jordanian paper al-Bilad on Monday reported Israeli claims on holy shrines for Jews in Jordan especially in Petra and Neibu mountain near Ma'daba. Jordan-Israel, Local, 12/9/1998 - US Procter- Gamble company launches $ 27 mln plant in Morocco
The US based Procter & Gamble Company inaugurated Tuesday a $ 27 Million plant in the City of Mohammadia (near Casablanca). Morocco-USA, Business, 12/9/1998