Arabic News Weekly Edition for Lebanon, 6/14/1999
Weekly Edition, Lebanon - Week of June 14, 1999
- Lahoud receives Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi
Lebanese President Emil Lahoud on Friday in Beirut received the Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi who handed him a message from the Iranian President Muhammad Khatami. Lebanon-Iran, Politics, 6/19/1999 - Beirut to host Made in Saudi Arabia fair in September
The centers for developing Saudi exports is organizing in association with the international company for Zahran's fairs a fair for Saudi industries and products "Made in Saudi Arabia" in Beirut from September 15 - 21. Saudi Arabia-Lebanon, Economics, 6/19/1999 - Lebanon minister: 319 Israeli attacks on Lebanon since April
The Lebanese government condemned the continuation of the Israeli occupation of Lebanese territories and the recent attacks launched by Israeli forces against Lebanese civilians. Lebanon, Politics, 6/19/1999 - Kharazi meets with Hizbullah leadership in Lebanon
Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi met yesterday with the leadership of the Hizbullah Party to discuss the situation in south Lebanon, the Iranian official news agency reported. Lebanon-Iran, Politics, 6/19/1999 - Microsoft opens office in Lebanon after intellectual property protection
The celebration coincided with the application of the law for protecting intellectual ownership on June 14 after it was ratified by the Lebanese parliamentary council in late March. Lebanon, Business, 6/19/1999 - Two new Israeli raids in South Lebanon, daring resistance operations continue
Meanwhile, The Lebanese President indicated that there will be a" modern election law" that will be an introduction to political reforms, which is the base for all reforms for the coming generations." Lebanon, Politics, 6/18/1999 - Iranian FM arrives in Beirut Lebanon-Iran, Politics, 6/18/1999
- Iranian foreign minister visits Lebanon today
Iranian Foreign minister Kamal Kharazi is arriving today for an official visit to Lebanon, during which he will convey a message from Iranian President Mohammed Khatami to Lebanese President Emile Lahoud. Lebanon-Iran, Politics, 6/17/1999 - Iranian president, FM confer with Lebanese parliament speaker
Iranian President Muhammad Khatami on Wednesday in Tehran discussed with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri relations between the two countries and issues of mutual concern. Iran-Lebanon, Politics, 6/17/1999 - Israel continues aggressions against south Lebanon
Israeli forces on Wednesday bombarded al-Arid al-Kabeer area located between the towns of Qelaweyah and Burj Qelaweyah. News reports from south Lebanon said the Israeli artillery bombardment was coupled with intensive flights by the Israeli war planes at low altitude over the central and western sectors in addition to sorties conducted by the Israeli reconnaissance planes. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 6/17/1999 - Israeli forces shelled the towns of al-Mansouri and Merohen
Lebanese resistance forces on Tuesday launched a series of operations against Israeli troops in the occupied part of south Lebanon. In a statement, the Lebanese resistance said a resistance group attacked the Israeli Belat position and direct hits were achieved. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 6/16/1999 - Lahoud: Sidon crime meant to create tension in Lebanon
Lebanese President Emile Lahoud has once again held Israel responsible for the crime committed in the justice palace in Sidon that resulted in the deaths of four judges at the criminal court. Lebanon, Politics, 6/16/1999 - Lebanese defense minister meets with Iranian diplomat Lebanon-Iran, Politics, 6/16/1999
- Al-Jemayel underlines cooperation between Syria and Lebanon Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 6/16/1999
- One Lebanese resistance man killed in south Lebanon
The Lebanese resistance announced on Monday the death of resistance fighter Emad Hussein Haidal Ahmad. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 6/15/1999 - Baker visits Lebanon Lebanon-USA, Politics, 6/15/1999
- Hariri meets with Bashar al-Assad and Berri Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 6/14/1999
- Lebanese government urged to work for releasing Lebanese detainees in Iraq
Families of Lebanese prisoners in Iraq on Sunday appealed to Lebanese President Emile Lahoud to "carry out an effective role in making necessary contacts and continued efforts and to release them." Lebanon-Iraq, Politics, 6/14/1999 - Lebanese resistance forces attack Israeli positions
Lebanese resistance forces on Sunday attacked an Israeli position in al-Qantara inside the occupied strip of south Lebanon. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 6/14/1999