Arabic News Weekly Edition for Local, 7/28/1997
Weekly Edition, Local - Week of July 28, 1997
- Al-Sayoph sings Uruk's Song
"Uruk's Song" is a new book of poetry written by Iraqi poet, Adnan al-Sayoph, who lived amidst the catastrophes of wars in his homeland Iraq. Iraq, Culture, 8/2/1997 - Mummification mystery may finally be unraveled
An Egyptian citizen from Edfu, upper Egypt, claims to have finally found the mummification secret. Egypt, Culture, 8/2/1997 - Archeological team unearths gates, clues to history of Tel Basta
The limestone gates range between one to two meters high, while one of them bears inscriptions in the ancient Egyptian language. Egypt, Culture, 8/2/1997 - Informal relations between Egypt and Malaysia have come a long way
Malaysian students go to the West to study technical science, while in Egypt they come mainly to Al-Azhar for religious studies and Islamic sciences Egypt-Malaysia, Religion, 8/2/1997 - Latest report on Egyptian mummies
Scans on mummies using computer topography, electron microscopes and x-rays show little tooth decay but lots of microbial hitchhikers. Egypt, Medicine, 8/2/1997 - Wali book portrays true Palestinian character
a new book under the title "Promised character in Jabra Ibrahim Jabra's novel." Palestine, Literature, 8/2/1997 - Aden radio knocked off air for day by cable thieves
Thieves in Yemen stole cables from Aden's Radio in the middle of the night , apparently to sell the copper. Yemen, Local, 8/2/1997 - American tourist dies in Egypt
A young, female American tourist died immediately after arriving at an Alexandria hospital. Egypt, Local, 8/1/1997 - Encyclopedia of Islamic affairs
The Turkish Islamic Encyclopedia has recently chosen Dr. Hussain Mugib Al Masri, professor of Turkish and Persian literature at Ain Shams University in Egypt as one of the most prominent scholars in the Muslim world. Egypt, People, 8/1/1997 - Poison gas from the second Iraqi site
A plume of poison gas may have been released from a previously undisclosed Iraqi chemical weapons site that was bombed by US warplanes during the Gulf war. Iraq, International, 8/1/1997 - South Lebanese Army bombards villages in south Lebanon
The South Lebanese Army bombarded the villages of Joun and Bisri as Lebanese army units cleared the last landmines from the nearby road between Ain El Meer and Kfar Falous in preparation for the reopening of the gate to Jezzine. Lebanon, Military, 8/1/1997 - Car bomb brings death back to Algiers
A car bomb killed eight people and wounded 25 when it exploded outside a restaurant in El Biar, on the heights of Algiers. Algeria, Military, 8/1/1997 - Saudis battle to save water
The advertisement shows a veiled woman bathing her baby while water gushes out of taps into an overflowing basin. Suddenly the water flow stops and the child is left with soap all over its face. Saudi Arabia, Science, 7/31/1997 - Beirut praises end of US travel ban on Lebanon
Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri praised the US decision on July 30 to end a ban on American citizens traveling to Lebanon, calling it a vote of confidence in the security situation in the country. Lebanon, International, 7/31/1997 - Moroccan headmaster accused of abusing 117 girls
A 34 year old Moroccan teacher, who was headmaster in a school near Quarzazate in Southern Morocco, has been suspended on suspicion of sexually abusing 117 girls. Morocco, Local, 7/31/1997 - Iranian rebels attacked in Iraq
Iran’s main armed opposition group, the People’s Mujahedeen, came under rocket attack at one of its bases near the Iranian border in Southern Iraq, the group said. Iran, Military, 7/31/1997 - Qatar busts Asian drug ring
Four Asians have been arrested in Qatar for possessing about 90 kg of Hashish, the official Qatar news agency reported. Qatar, Local, 7/31/1997 - Punchy Travelers
A gulf national will face trial soon for beating up a customs official at Cairo airport for asking him to open up his bags for inspection. Egypt, Local, 7/31/1997 - Yemeni tribesmen release tourists
Two Italian tourists kidnapped by a tribe in Yemen were freed before two days. Yemen, Local, 7/31/1997 - Bomb kills two, Algerian forces kill 9 rebels
A bomb killed two girls south of Algiers as bereaved villagers in a nearby hamlet buried some 50 relatives slaughtered by "Moslem" rebels. Algeria, Military, 7/31/1997 - Ross postponed trip to Middle East
American President Bill Clinton’s special Middle East envoy, Denis Ross, on July 30 postponed a trip to the region because of the Jerusalem bombing attack. Israel, International, 7/31/1997 - Former Israeli navy chief suspected of corruption
Israeli police are investigating whether the former head of Israel’s navy broke the law when he bought merchandise from a US company that later hired him Israel, International, 7/31/1997 - Israelis killed in suicide attack
Fourteen Israelis were killed on July 30 when two explosions tore through a crowded outdoor market in West Jerusalem. Israel, Local, 7/31/1997 - Rebels kill more than 70 villagers in Algeria
Algerian gunmen killed more than 70 villagers in the Labra area and Medea region, south of Algiers, earlier this week in revenge for a military offensive. Algeria, Military, 7/31/1997 - Syrian photography exhibition
Syrian Minister of Information Dr. Mohammed Salman opened on July 29 evening an exhibition of photography entitled: "Television since foundation." Syria, Culture, 7/31/1997 - Attack in Yemeni petrol station
Three petrol stations were attacked with sticks of dynamite in the southern Yemeni city of Aden on Monday. Yemen, Local, 7/30/1997 - Israelis escalate attacks on Lebanese areas
The Israeli occupation forces expanded their attacks on the areas adjacent to the Israeli occupied strip in South Lebanon. Lebanon, Military, 7/30/1997 - Arrest
Jordanian border guards arrested three Egyptians attempting to cross the Jordanian-Saudi border to go to Amman. Egypt, Local, 7/30/1997 - 13 million worth of belly-dancing
The French magazine Jane A Frique, described Egyptian belly-dancer Fifui Abdou as the most famous belly-dancer in Egypt Egypt, People, 7/30/1997 - Injuries and riots after Syria loses soccer final
At least five Syrian football fans have been arrested and referred to the military tribunal on suspicion of inciting riots. Syria, Sports, 7/29/1997 - Woman on fire because of mother-in-law
A young housewife in Kalyoubia area July 29 province suffered serious burns after she set herself ablaze in a suicide bid. Egypt, Local, 7/29/1997 - Three killed in Yemen blasts
Officials said three bombs went off simultaneously in different areas in Aden, killing two children and a man. Yemen, Local, 7/29/1997 - Turkish movements to create new crisis in Middle East
An international strategic report stated that Turkey may cause a new crisis in the Middle East as a result of its recent maneuvering in the area. Turkey, Military, 7/29/1997 - France's defense minister meets Saudi counterpart
The two men discussed the Middle East peace process, ties with Iraq and Iran as well as security in the Gulf, and "agreed on most regional problems." Saudi Arabia, Military, 7/29/1997 - Algerian troops kill 300 rebels
Troops backed by helicopters and bulldozers have killed more than 300 "Moslem" rebels and are besieging scores more in northeastern Algeria's mountains. Algeria, Military, 7/29/1997 - US millionaire in East Jerusalem means confrontation
Despite Palestinian outrage, a US millionaire claimed that he has the right to build a settlement project for Jews in an Arab neighborhood of East Jerusalem. Israel, Local, 7/29/1997 - Egyptian plays in Syrian, Pakistani festivals
Late Syrian writer Saadallah Wannous' famous play “Rites of Signals and Changes," which is currently being staged at the Al-Hanager arts center, was chosen to represent Egypt at an international Syrian friendship festival. Egypt, Entertainment, 7/29/1997 - Anniversary of Tutankhamen tomb discovery
Egypt is planning a nation-wide celebration later this year to mark the 75th anniversary of the Tutankhamen's tomb’s discovery. Egypt, Culture, 7/29/1997 - Shahine to be honored in Lebanon
Veteran filmmaker Yousef Chahine enhanced his international fame by winning the Cannes film festival award of a special 50th anniversary prize for his life’s work. Egypt, Entertainment, 7/29/1997 - Algerian forces kill 150 rebels
Moslem rebels killed 13 people in a hamlet in Algeria as Algerian troops wound up a massive operation in which up to 150 rebels, trapped in a mountainous hideout, died Algeria, Local, 7/29/1997 - Jordan's army chief endorses sentence on Daqamseh Jordan, Military, 7/29/1997
- Greenpeace arrests after Haifa protest
Greenpeace activists seized an Israeli barge used for dumping toxic waste in the Mediterranean, chained it to their ship and dropped anchor at the entrance to a busy Israeli port. Israel, Local, 7/28/1997 - Singer for the Sunlight poet Jawahri dies
Mohammed Mahdi Al Jawahri, the renowned Iraqi poet whose struggle against repressive regimes led admirers to dub him the "The singer of the sunlight" died on July 27. He was 97. Iraq, People, 7/28/1997 - Israeli shelling wounds old woman
A 70 year-old Lebanese woman was wounded when an Israeli shell landed outside her house in Lebanon, security sources said. Palestine, Military, 7/28/1997 - Chamoun murder accomplice held in USA
A former agent with the Lebanese Forces militia, sentenced to ten years in prison in absentia for taking part in the 1990 assassination of a Christian leader, has been arrested in the United States. Lebanon, Judicial, 7/28/1997 - Militants massacre 29 in Algeria
Islamic militants killed at 29 people in two hamlets in Algeria, slitting their throats or burning them alive, survivors said. Algeria, Military, 7/28/1997 - Syrian story writer wins first prize
Syrian story-writer Walid Mimari won the first prize of the short-story competition organized by the Kuwaiti magazine "Al-Arabi." Regional, Literature, 7/28/1997 - First official Arabic daily launched by Iran
Iran yesterday published its first, Arabic newspaper "Al Wefak" in its bid to forge friendship between the Islamic republic and Arab states. Iran, Culture, 7/28/1997 - Tunisia hosts Arab police media chiefs
Arab police media chiefs will hold their second conference in Tunis today to discuss the media’s role in crime combating. Regional, Local, 7/28/1997 - New Islamic archaeological sites revived
15 new Islamic sites in FOUN, Egypt opened to visitors yesterday by F. Hosni minister of culture. Egypt, Culture, 7/28/1997