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• Five persons killed in an attack on the hall of justice in Sidon
  Unidentified armed men opened fire on the hall of the criminal court in the Justice Palace in Sidon city, south Lebanon on Tuesday afternoon. Three judges were killed immediately. Lebanon, Local, 6/9/99
• On Sidon's court shootings
  A high-ranking Lebanese ministerial source said on Tuesday commenting on the killings that took place yesterday at a Sidon courthouse that the general indication of the security and judicial investigation is that there is no connection between the crime and the trials taking place inside the courthouse. Lebanon, Local, 6/9/99
• King Abdullah, Sultan Qaboos discuss cooperation, Middle East peace
  Jordanian Information Minister Nasser al-Louzi has asserted that talks between King Abdullah of Jordan and Sultan Qaboos Bin Said of Oman revealed identical stances between the two sides towards the importance of making use of the regional and international conditions to revive and reactivate the Middle East peace process on all tracks. Jordan, Politics, 6/9/99
• Mubarak to visit Morocco on Saturday
  The visit of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to Morocco is to start on Saturday. Egypt, Politics, 6/9/99
• Islamic figures support truce of Islamic Salvation Army in Algeria
  Islamic scholars and intellectuals on Tuesday signed a joint statement in which they welcomed the declaration made by the Islamic Salvation Army to ultimately halt its operations in Algeria. Algeria, Politics, 6/9/99
• Leaders phone Mubarak to inquire about his health
  Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak received phone calls from Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi, Morocco's King Hassan II, Syrian President Hafez al-Assad, United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahyan, and Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz to inquire about President Mubarak's health. Egypt, Politics, 6/9/99
• No special problem between Algeria and Morocco, President Bouteflika says
  "Algeria has no special problems with brotherly Morocco," Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika said. Algeria, Politics, 6/9/99
• Arab League criticizes American stance toward Libyan sanctions
  Indyk said, "We are aware, however, that many Security Council members are anxious to close the chapter of Libya sanctions, and might be prepared to accept Libyan assurances instead of actions. We are not." Regional, Politics, 6/9/99
• Discussion for the Sudanese foreign minister in Cairo today
  Sudanese - Egyptian official discussions are to be held today at the headquarters of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. Egypt, Politics, 6/9/99
• Symposium on development and human rights to conclude today
  A three-day regional symposium for human rights and development is to be concluded today. Regional, Politics, 6/9/99
• King Hassan receives constitutional council members
  King Hassan II on Tuesday received members of the new Constitutional Council, created by virtue of article 78 of the Constitution. Morocco, Politics, 6/9/99
• Morocco describes its democracy at Development and Human Rights conference
  Morocco has managed to foster the democratic process and promote human rights culture, thanks to King Hassan II's wisdom and clearsightedness, Moroccan human rights minister said in Cairo Monday. Morocco, Politics, 6/9/99
• Moroccan-Egyptian business council meets in Casablanca
  The Moroccan-Egyptian business council held a meeting in Casablanca on Monday to assess the level of trade exchange between the two countries and identify the obstacles hampering the promotion of these exchanges. Morocco, Economics, 6/9/99
• Bin Jubeir in Cairo
  The chairman of the Egyptian's People's Assembly (parliament), Fathi Sorour, held a round of official talks on Tuesday with the chairman of the Shoura council in Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Muhammad Bin Ibrahim Bin Jubeir, and members of the accompanying delegation. Saudi Arabia, Politics, 6/9/99
• Joint Egyptian - Turkish commercial delegation to visit Balkan countries, Africa
  An Egyptian business delegation discussed during their meeting yesterday with a high-ranking Turkish economic delegation under the chairmanship of Turkish Assistant Foreign Minister Noeman Nazar mutual cooperation between Egypt and Turkey. Egypt, Economics, 6/9/99
• Upgrading trade relations between Algeria, Portugal
  A meeting will be held for economists from Algeria and Portugal in September to prepare for the meetings of the second round of the joint committee between the countries, which are to be held in November. Algeria, Economics, 6/9/99
• Bouteflika: the plight did not affect Algeria
  Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika stated yesterday that Algeria was not affected or influenced and its people did not surrender despite the severe crisis they suffered from, adding that Algeria is still holding on and standing despite its problems. Algeria, Politics, 6/9/99
• U.S embassy transfer to Jerusalem would jeopardize Mideast peace process, Indyk says
  The transfer of the U.S embassy from Tel-Aviv to Al-Quds (Jerusalem) would put the Middle-East peace process in peril, said U.S Undersecretary of State for the Near East and North Africa Martin Indyk. Palestine, Politics, 6/9/99
• Moroccan private group invests $160 mln in Cote D'Ivoire
  Under an accord concluded last week, the Chaabi group will construct 6.000 lodgings and a construction materials plant and will acquire 10 % of shares in a real estate bank. Morocco, Business, 6/9/99
• Damascus: police foiled a stealing attempt at the National Museum
  Guards at the National Museum in Damascus foiled an attempt to steal archaeological pieces from the museum on Friday night and arrested the thieves. Syria, Local, 6/9/99
• No solution to Al-Quds issue without consulting King Hassan, Palestinian diplomat says
  There will be no solution to the issue of Al-Quds (Jerusalem) without consultation with King Hassan II, Palestinian ambassador to Morocco, Wajih Hassan Al-Kacem (Abu Marwane) said. Palestine, Politics, 6/9/99
• Turkey fears Israel having peace with Syria
  Israeli army radio on Tuesday reported that the Turkish leaders fear the possibility that Israel Prime Minister-elect Ehud Barak will reduce the level of strategic cooperation between Israel and Turkey. Israel, Politics, 6/9/99
• Masonic activities banned in Jordan
  Jordanian Minister of the Interior Nayef al-Qadi has asserted that his ministry will not permit any activity to be carried out by Masonic circles in the Jordanian territories. Jordan, Local, 6/9/99
• British university to open its doors in Egypt in 2000
  The Egyptian business council decided in its meeting yesterday in Cairo to establish a British university in Cairo to meet the requirements of the Egyptian market and economy for academic specializations in the fields of engineering and management. Egypt, Education, 6/9/99
• Algeria calls for meticulous preparation for Maghreban summit
  Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has called for a meticulous preparation for the Maghreban summit, due next November in Algeria. Algeria, Politics, 6/9/99
• U.S ambassador: Increasing Egyptian exports in cooperation with the Palestinian side
  The US ambassador to Egypt, Daniel Kurtzer, underlined the importance of tripartite economic relations between Egypt, the USA and Palestine in developing the region, pushing forward peace process and developing a stable and strong peace. Egypt, Economics, 6/9/99

Short Takes

• Moroccan foreign affairs and cooperation minister, Mohamed Benaissa, denied contacts between Morocco and Israel. Go
• Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah on Tuesday received United Arab Emirates Minister of Information and Culture Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed al-Nahyan. Talks dealt with bilateral relations and issues of mutual concern. Go
• Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz on Tuesday made a telephone call to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Talks dealt with bilateral relations between the two states. They also reviewed developments on the Arab, Islamic and international arenas. Go
• Libyan leader Col. Moammar Gaddafi met on Monday night in Tripoli with Sierra Leone President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah to discuss means of settling border disputes between several African countries. Libyan television said that Gaddafi and Kabbah discussed the situation in Africa, especially the efforts exerted to restore peace to the African continent in general and in Sierra Leone in particular. Go
• Jordan today celebrates King Abdullah's investiture, as June 9 of every year is considered the day of royal investiture which is a day off for all the country and its establishment and celebrations are held in all parts of the country on this occasion. As of today the name of King Abdullah will be King Abdullah II. In the same day King Abdullah will award Queen Rania Abdullah with the Hussein Bin Ali medal. As of today the annual celebration of King Hussein's investiture and his birthday will be cancelled. Go
• Lebanese President Emile Lahoud Tuesday received the chairman of the US delegation to the April Understanding Monitoring Committee, Richard Erdman. During the meeting, which was attended by US ambassador to Lebanon David Satterfield, the two sides reviewed developments in south Lebanon and regional developments. Go
• Israeli Prime Minister-elect Ehud Barak met on Tuesday night with British journalist and intellectual Patrick Seale. Before his meeting with Barak, Seale said his meeting with Barak does not fall in the course of any secret or overt contact channel, noting that he is not authorized to make any statement, Israel Radio reported. Go
• Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz, who is also the chairman of the Saudi National Guard, on Tuesday in Riyadh received a message from Argentine President Carlos Menem. The message extends an invitation to Crown Prince Abdullah to visit Argentina, and the crown prince accepted the invitation on a date which will be set later. Go
• Lebanese security sources said Israeli heavy artillery on Tuesday shelled the areas of al-Zahrani river, Jabal al-Rafe, the deserted Lebanese army barracks in Nabatieh and the surroundings of Habboush, Arab Salim and al-Fawqa towns. Plantations and properties were damaged as a result of the bombardment, the sources added. Go
• The Algerian dailies al-Muhaqiq and al-Youm reported on Tuesday in Algiers that Algerian President Abdul Aziz Bouteflika may hold a referendum at the beginning of autumn or following the African summit in order to have the Algerians take part in the proper decision towards the national reconciliation and the declared truce by the armed wing of the banned Islamic Salvation Front. Go
• The Arab conference on women's reproductive health and the child on Tuesday continued discussions on drawing up an Arab health map and to discuss conditions of research conducted in ten Arab states on the health of the woman and the child. The project is carried out by the Arab project on family health at a cost of US $9 million. Go
• Israeli President Ezer Weizman met on Tuesday in occupied Jerusalem with Patrick Seale, the writer of Syrian President Hafez al-Assad's biography. Israeli Army Radio quoted Weizman as saying following the meeting that he will not ask Seale to convey any messages to President al-Assad as he (Weizman) does so through President Mubarak and US President Bill Clinton. Go
• Turkish President Suleiman Demirel is to visit Egypt in the last week of July to hold discussions with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Turkish diplomatic sources in Cairo said the three-day visit "will tackle bilateral relations between the two countries and follow up on developments on the regional and international levels." Go
• Yemeni Interior Minister Brigadier General Muther Tachad El-Masri denied thereports that there are Yemeni parties mediating to release Abu El-Hassan El-Mehdar, the leader of the Aden Islamic Army, who is sentenced to death in a terrorist case. Go
• Tunisia yesterday signed the United Nations memorandum of understanding on the standby arrangements for the United Nations peacekeeping operations. The United Nations said that 85 countries have expressed a willingness to participate in "standby arrangements designed to accelerate the deployment of peacekeeping operations." Go
• The Moroccan police seized recently 975 kg of cannabis embedded in a cache at a forest near the southern Atlantic coastal city of Agadir. The drug, which was destined for exportation, was packed in several plastic bags weighing 25 kg each. Go

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