Arabic News Weekly Edition for Lebanon, 9/1/1997
Weekly Edition, Lebanon - Week of September 1, 1997
- After fights, exchanges of bodies
Hizbullah's leader said that his party was ready to negotiate an exchange with Israel for what remains from the Israelis. Lebanon, Military, 9/6/1997 - Unidentified Flying Objects may hit your head
You stroll along the sidewalk, peacefully breathing the polluted air and maybe making plans for the day. Everything seems normal until someone hits you suddenly on the head and almost knocks you out. Lebanon, Essay, 9/6/1997 - Seven bombs left by Israelis
Lebanese authorities warned repeatedly people from going near strange objects, saying Israeli commandos left bombs. Lebanon, Military, 9/6/1997 - Yesterday's events move all
The failure of the Israeli commandos who landed in a village south of Sidon yesterday shortly after midnight was the object of speeches and contacts all day long. Lebanon, Military, 9/6/1997 - Israeli commandos' attack on Amal base near Sidon ends in failure
Israeli commandos landed in a village south of Sidon shortly after midnight and engaged resistance fighters in a fierce battle for more than an hour. Lebanon, Military, 9/5/1997 - Netanyahu willing to enter south Lebanon negotiations
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed a willingness to negotiate the withdrawal, including the possiblitiy of talking with Hizbullah. Lebanon, Breaking News, 9/5/1997 - Palestinians demonstrate against lack of help
The union called on donor countries to put an end to the financial crisis that threatens Palestinians' health and education in Lebanon. Lebanon, Local, 9/5/1997 - New Hospital at Nabatiyeh
The hospital, whose land is a donation from the municipal corporation of the city, is large and is designed according to very modern architectural criteria Lebanon, Local, 9/5/1997 - Israel shells Lebanese civilian areas with artillery
The shelling was accompanied by Israeli warplanes' sorties over Nabatieh and al Toufah districts. Lebanon, Military, 9/4/1997 - Trade links with Cuba boosted
Lebanon currently imports cigars, sugar and medicines worth 50,000 US dollars annually. Lebanon, Economics, 9/4/1997 - Jaber asks importers to adhere to prices
The Ministry of Economy's price bureau relies on customs declarations and other studies to set prices, attempting to guarantee a reasonable profit said Jaber. Lebanon, Business, 9/4/1997 - Trial of seven alleged collaborators postponed
The permanent military court postponed until October 10 the trial of seven defendants suspected of collaborating with Israel and passing information to the enemy. Lebanon, Judicial, 9/4/1997 - I am going to the army
Imposing military service is a most efficient way to hinder delinquency Lebanon, Essay, 9/4/1997 - Lebanese cabinet met to stop social and political chaos
Their objective is to stop social and political chaos, and to assure financial aid for displaced citizens, through realizing economic reforms. Lebanon, Politics, 9/4/1997 - Lebanese media call Albright visit a discovery visit
The visit of the American Secretary of State to Syria is a kind of discovery. Lebanon, Politics, 9/4/1997 - Lebanese president gives Brazil support of the nation in its bid for UN Security Council membership
Lebanese President Elias Harwi renewed his call for Brazil to actively support Lebanon's quest for independence from Israeli occupation. Lebanon, Politics, 9/4/1997 - Hizbullah assaults returned
Hizbullah guerrillas staged three assaults on Israeli positions in the occupied zone which were matched by the bombardment of areas facing the zone by Israeli artillery. Lebanon, Military, 9/4/1997 - Toxic waste may put Beirut water supply at great risk
Greenpeace discovered that three companies are dumping huge quantities of waste above Beirut River. Lebanon, Local, 9/3/1997 - Hrawi promises to ease nationalization for Lebanese abroad
During his visit to Brazil, Lebanese President Elias Hrawi met Lebanese expatriates there, and promised them that it would be soon be easy for them to get a Lebanese passport. Lebanon, Politics, 9/3/1997 - Boys injured after sheep explodes shell
Two youngsters were wounded when an old mortar shell accidentally exploded near Majdal Sham. Lebanon, Local, 9/3/1997 - Beirut air traffic up 27 percent
The president of the International Civil Aviation Organization and Prime Minister Hariri discussed the cabinet's approval of draft legislation to reorganize the Civil Aviation Authority. Lebanon, Business, 9/3/1997 - Bekaa radio stations join group
Two Bekaa-based radio stations joined a merger of northern radios in an attempt to obtain broadcast licenses. Lebanon, Business, 9/3/1997 - Further Israeli aggressions on Lebanon
Israeli occupation troops continued to attack areas adjacent to the occupied strip of south Lebanon. Lebanon, Military, 9/3/1997 - Lebanese cabinet meets today
The Lebanese cabinet is meeting to discuss many problems, including the return of exiled citizens to their houses and improvements for deprived regions. Lebanon, Politics, 9/3/1997 - Lebanese resistance attacks occupation troops, pays last respects to its dead
Lebanese resistance-men used rocket propelled grenades and heavy machine gun fire in attacks on an Israeli military position in Rashaf in the occupied South. Lebanon, Military, 9/2/1997 - The month of anxiety
Panic is the word that best describes the mood of families with young children at the beginning of September, the month that announces the approach of the new school year. Lebanon, Essay, 9/2/1997 - Messages of support
France promises to do its best to help reach a state of peace in the Middle East Lebanon, Politics, 9/2/1997 - Israel renews attacks on Lebanon
Security sources said that the occupation positions bombarded several towns. Lebanon, Military, 9/1/1997 - Two teenagers die, one injured in hand grenade accident
The victims had reportedly been playing with the grenade. Lebanon, Local, 9/1/1997 - Samaha calls on authorities to restore New Television license
Former Information Minister Michel Samaha criticized the government's implementation of the audio-visual media law, saying the closure of New Television "targeted the biggest segment of the population.'' Lebanon, Politics, 9/1/1997 - Advertisement limitation with exceptions
Lebanese television channels reported that the government has decided to forbid advertisements in the streets. Lebanon, Local, 9/1/1997 - The Lebanese budget deficit is 41.5 million dollars in one month
A report issued by the Lebanese Central Bank stated that the Lebanese budget deficit in June was 41.5 million dollars. Lebanon, Economics, 9/1/1997 - They are crying for dishes
As a result of recent orders that stopped many Lebanese television channels and radio stations from broadcasting, the Lebanese people have a feeling of suffocation. Lebanon, Essay, 9/1/1997 - Hrawi on his way to Brazil
President Elias Hrawi left Lebanon at 6:00 a.m. today for Brazil, to start an official visit. Lebanon, Politics, 9/1/1997 - Dead Shiite fighters remains found
UN peacekeepers retrieved the corpses of 5 Shiite Amal movement rebels killed in confrontations with Israeli forces. Lebanon, Local, 9/1/1997 - Message from Albright to the Syrian minister of foreign affairs
The message included American-French assurances that the two countries will support the mission of the Monitoring Committee in South Lebanon. Lebanon, Politics, 9/1/1997