Arabic News Weekly Edition for Jordan, 3/16/1998
Weekly Edition, Jordan - Week of March 16, 1998
- A message from Sharon to prince Hassan
Sharon reiterated the relations linking him to the Jordanian leadership noting the confidence he exchanged with Prince Hassan, adding that he is responsible for developing and implementing several joint projects between Israel and Jordan. Jordan-Israel, Politics, 3/21/1998 - Iranian official in Jordan to boost bilateral relations
Jordan's acting Prime Minister and Information Minister Abdullah al-Nsour on Thursday held talks with Iranian deputy minister of culture and Islamic guidance Masjid Jami' on means of strengthening bilateral relations, especially cultural and information relations. Jordan-Iran, Politics, 3/20/1998 - Positive devolpments between Jordan and Syria, Egyptian residents in Jordan Jordan, Politics, 3/20/1998
- King Hussein discusses diffusing Iraqi situation with Albright
Talks focused on the peace process and finding a permanent solution to the Iraqi crisis Jordan-Iraq, Politics, 3/19/1998 - German donation to Jordan Jordan, Economics, 3/19/1998
- UN Secretary General tries to ensure a lasting peace
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan said that he would work with all the countries and leaders in the region to ensure a lasting peace. Jordan, Politics, 3/19/1998 - King Hussein meets with heads of US-Jewish organizations
King Hussein of Jordan called upon US Jews to take part in giving a push forward to the Middle East peace process. Jordan, Politics, 3/18/1998 - A snowstorm hits the Middle East
Following a three-day sandstorm that hit the Middle East early this week, a snowstorm started yesterday night. Regional-Jordan, Environment, 3/18/1998 - Jordan denounced comments by Israeli minister Sharon
"How rude, how humiliating is this issue if the statement was made by Minister Sharon to us all it injures our feelings. It provides another reason for those who are reluctant to join peace process," Jordan's acting premier said. Jordan-Israel, Politics, 3/17/1998 - Europe to consider the economic stick, Cook said
"Europe is the major financial backer of the peace process," Cook said, adding that Europe provides twice as much funds as the US does in supporting the peace process. "I now want to make sure that those funds are clearly targeted on the removing obstacles to interim steps in the peace process." he said. Regional-Jordan, Politics, 3/17/1998 - Jordanian deputies protest speaker's visit to Israel, Maan protesters freed
Nusour condemned statements attributed to Israeli Infrastructure minister Ariel Sharon who said that Hamas leader Khalid Mishal was still a target to the Israeli Mossad. Jordan-Israel, Politics, 3/16/1998 - Jordanian minister urges volunteer work to fight poverty
"Poverty in Jordan had risen to 26% at the end of last year and 45% of Jordanian families have a monthly income of less than JD 150," he stated. Jordan, Economics, 3/16/1998 - 15 Jordanians injured in car crash Jordan, Local, 3/16/1998