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  • Tunisian parliament ratifies free trade accord with Morocco
    The Tunisian parliament ratified on Tuesday the accord setting up a free trade area between Morocco and Tunisia. Tunisia, Economics, 4/28/99
  • Moussa calls on UN to take a decisive measure in Kosovo
    Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa called on the United Nations secretary general to take a decisive position for the international organization toward the Kosovo impasse and not to marginize the role of the UN. Egypt, Politics, 4/28/99
  • New Algerian president vows to restore security, welfare
    The Algerian president added that Algeria has to undergo accelerated transformations in the world and adapt through further openness to what is taking place in the regional and international arenas. He called for free self-expression and enabling scientific and technical capabilities to surface. Algeria, Politics, 4/28/99
  • The Jordanian detainees in Syria
    The Jordanian ambassador in Damascus, Nasouh al-Majali, has said that a joint Syrian-Jordanian security committee will meet in Damascus within the coming days in order to discuss joint security matters. He expressed his hope that the question of the Jordanian detainees in Syria will be discussed during the meeting. Syria, Politics, 4/28/99
  • Egyptian efforts to start discussions between Sudanese government, opposition
    Egyptian official diplomatic sources in Cairo revealed difficulties that hinder holding a discussion between the Sudanese government and opposition and the two convening at the negotiating table. Egypt, Politics, 4/28/99
  • U.S. civic and religious groups announce protest movements to request lifting of anti-iraq embargo
    A coalition of U.S. civic and religious groups launched on Tuesday an appeal for the immediate lifting of the economic sanctions enforced against Iraq for eight years now entailing more than 1.2 million civilian victims. Iraq, Politics, 4/28/99
  • On the ongoing discussions for a Palestinian state declaration
    For many Palestinians, convening the Central Council of the PLO in Gaza this week was not only a significant event to take a decision on statehood declaration but it was also an occasion in which national unity was seen closer than ever Palestine, Reporter's View, 4/28/99
  • Barak: Clinton's message a second Ballfour declaration to the Palestinians
    Leader of the Israeli Labor Party, Ehud Barak, who is also a candidate for Israeli prime minister in the elections to be held on May 17 has described the message sent by US President to Palestinian President Yasser Arafat as a "Ballfour declaration for the Palestinians." Palestine, Politics, 4/28/99
  • Moroccan political leader hopes for inter-Algerian reconciliation without enmity to morocco
    A Moroccan political leader has voiced hope to see the Algerians reconcile without showing any enmity to Morocco. Morocco, Politics, 4/28/99
  • Expectations of increasing the Gulf petroleum production
    A study issued by the council of Arab economic unity in Cairo today expected an increasing share of the Arab Gulf states in the world's petroleum production from the current 18.5 million barrels per day (bpd) to 43.8 million bpd in 2010, an increase from a 26% to a 47.6% share. Gulf, Economics, 4/28/99
  • Saudi minister of defense due to visit Iran next week
    Prince Sultan Ben Abdul Aziz, the deputy second prime minister and Saudi minister of defense and aviation, is to visit Iran during the coming week for few days during which he will discuss with Iranian officials means of enhancing the bilateral relations and issues of common concern. Saudi Arabia, Politics, 4/28/99
  • Syrian- Turkish transport committee continues deliberations
    The railway committee, for its part, agreed to resume operations of the Istanbul - Aleppo - Damascus passenger train and to set up a new station linking Turkey's Nseibin area to Syria's Qamishli city Syria, Economics, 4/28/99
  • Russian FM confers with Iraqi oil minister
    Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov held a meeting on Tuesday in Moscow with Iraqi Oil Minister Amer Muhammad Rashid on the possibility of lifting the UN sanctions imposed on Iraq and Russian plans to revive the Iraqi oil industry. Iraq, Economics, 4/28/99
  • AL chief confers with Tunisian president
    Tunisian President Zein al-Abidin Bin Ali on Tuesday met with Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid who concluded a three-day visit to Tunisia. Tunisia, Politics, 4/28/99
  • Six Israelis, three militiamen wounded in south Lebanon
    the Israeli heavy artillery shelled the towns of Jabaa, Qabriha, and Khurbet Salam in al-Tuffah district. It added that 155 mm calibre missiles fell across the target areas. Lebanon, Military, 4/28/99
  • Jordanian forces to hold maneuvers with four Arab states
    Chief of staff of the Jordanian armed forces, Lt. Gen. Abdul Hafez Miri al-Kabena, has announced that his country will carry out joint maneuvers and military training with Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Yemen. Jordan, Military, 4/28/99
  • Yemeni president receives commander of U.S.A troops in the gulf
    Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh met yesterday with the commander of US troops in the Gulf, General Anthony Zinni. Official sources said that discussions between them tackled the military cooperation between the US and Yemen. Yemen, Politics, 4/28/99
  • Saudi crown prince confers with New Zealand's trade minister
    Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz met on Tuesday in Jeddah with New Zealand Foreign Trade Minister Alexander Lockwood Smith, currently visiting Saudi Arabia. Means of strengthening trade and economic relations between Saudi Arabia and New Zealand were reviewed. Saudi Arabia, Economics, 4/28/99
  • Kuwaiti parliament debates foreign participation in petroleum sector
    A number of members of the Kuwaiti Parliament confirmed yesterday their support for the government's to expand the participation of foreign companies in investment in Kuwait's petroleum sector. Kuwait, Economics, 4/28/99
  • U.S-Maghreb partnership initiative to be discussed in Washington Maghreb Region, Economics, 4/28/99
  • Dutch businessmen in Morocco to explore cooperation prospects
    A delegation of Dutch businessmen is currently visiting Morocco to explore cooperation prospects between Morocco and the Netherlands. The delegation held in Casablanca on Tuesday a meeting with executives of the Moroccan employers' association (CGEM) to discuss means of giving a new momentum to trade exchanges. Morocco, Economics, 4/28/99
  • An invitation to King Abdullah to visit Kuwait
    An official source in Amman said on Tuesday that Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah has extended an official invitation to King Abdullah of Jordan to visit Kuwait. The source said that Kuwaiti Minister of Justice and Islamic Trust Ahmad Khaled al-Kleib delivered the invitation to King Abdullah. Kuwait, Politics, 4/28/99
  • 1.5 million telephone lines planned for Khartoum Sudan, Economics, 4/28/99
  • New Israeli city in the West Bank?
    the director of the Israeli settlements in the West Bank, Ahron Dom, has also disclosed the new settlement plan which was designed to bring in thousands of Jews from different parts of the world to absorb them into settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. Israel, Politics, 4/28/99
  • Report: PKK suffers internal friction
    A Turkish daily reported that the military wing of the Kurdistani Workers Party (PKK) has taken a tough stand toward the party's branch in Europe, holding it responsible for the arrest of PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan. Regional, Politics, 4/28/99
  • Malaysian prime minister denies relations between his country and Israel
    Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir bin Muhammad has denied an intention for his country to establish relations with Israel. He stressed that news promoted by "hostile mass media" in this respect is groundless. Regional, Politics, 4/28/99
  • Arens: Israel ready to decide on new war plane purchase
    Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Arens said yesterday that his country is "on the verge of making a decision on the next batch of fighter aircraft. It might be F-16s; it might F-15s. It might be maybe a mix of both aircraft." Israel, Politics, 4/28/99
  • EU seeks economic partnership with GCC
    A high-ranking official at the German Foreign Ministry discussed arrangements in Doha on Tuesday for the visit to be held by Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani to Germany at the end of May, in a visit which is his first since he assumed power in 1995. Gulf, Economics, 4/28/99

Short Takes

  • President Abdou diouf of Senegal flew back home on Tuesday at the end of a five-day visit to Morocco during which he met King Hassan II. Go
  • The Saudi Arabian currency corporation, Sama, agreed to opening a branch for the Gulf International Bank, commercially registered in Bahrain, which recently bought shares of the Saudi International Bank inside Saudi Arabia and thus, Gulf International became the first non-Saudi bank to opens a direct branch inside Saudi Arabia, a matter which opens the door for similar steps by other banks. Go
  • Chairman of the Intelligence commission in the Israeli Army, Maj. Gen. Amos Malka has asserted that the Hizbullah organization does not intend to stop its activities against Israel, if Israel withdraws from Lebanon unilaterally. In his review of the latest security developments before members of the foreign affairs and security committee of the Israeli Knesset on Tuesday, Malka indicated the closeness recently maintained between the Lebanese government, the Hizbullah party and Lebanon. Go
  • Italian Prime Minister Massimo D'Alema and Foreign Minister Lamberto Dini met on Tuesday with Israeli Foreign Minister Ariel Sharon, who is currently visiting Italy. Israel Radio said Sharon discussed with Italian officials latest developments concerning the Middle East peace process, the Balkan crisis and bilateral relations, Israel radio reported. Go
  • Armed groups in Algeria on Monday killed an old woman and her five year old granddaughter near Ein al-Neiban in Ain Defla province, according to the Algerian daily al-Khabar. The paper added that a bomb was exploded in the old mosque in the center of Khamis Melyana in Ain Defla province. No casualties were reported. Go
  • A telephone call was made on Tuesday between Libyan leader Col. Moammar Gaddafi and President of Burkina Faso, Blaise Compaore, who is the current President of the Organization of African Unity. Go
  • The Arab Moroccan Bank is planning to double its private capital to 200 million derhams. Sources in the Moroccan embassy in Cairo said the increase of the capital aims at increasing the number of branches to 13 from its current 8 branches, in order to cover all main cities in Morocco. Go
  • The number of the foreign fairs in which the Egyptian government intends to take part during the coming eight months has reached 14 international fairs in African, Asian, European and Arab capitals. The participation in these fairs reflects the desire of the Egyptian government to increase exports to markets of Africa, Central Asia and the Arab states. Go
  • Morocco has decided to send a humanitarian aid to victims of the tragic events in Kosovo, particularly refugees, it was officially announced in Rabat on Tuesday. The Moroccan ministry of foreign affairs and cooperation said the assistance will be made of physicians, medicine and food. Go
  • Abdelouahed Radi, speaker of the Moroccan house of representatives (lower chamber of the parliament), is expected in Brussels on Thursday to co-chair the Euro-Mediterranean inter-parliamentary forum. Go
  • The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) agreed on establishing an exhibition for Egyptian products in Tokyo in the coming year with full financing. Arabs need to create 7 millon jobs by 2015 Comoros troops patrol as peace deal draws protests Bahraini foreign minister to visit Iran in May Saudi executes three convicted child rapists U.S. sanctions policy changed to exempt food, medicine Palestinians Shoot Israeli Soldier Iraq Sends Body of N. Zealander Home Egyptian Central Bank orders release of Libyan assets Hamas leader: group may join Palestinian government in the future Go

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