Arabic News Weekly Edition for Local, 10/6/1997
Weekly Edition, Local - Week of October 6, 1997
- Christmas time in Qatar as the Emir returns
For days now, everyone has been talking about this great event. People have been exchanging all kinds of rumors about details Qatar, Essay, 10/11/1997 - Gulf countries agree to implement early warning system
The Chiefs of Staff in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries agreed on implementing the Cooperation Belt Project through which a unified Radar System will be installed in all the GCC countries. Gulf Region, Military, 10/11/1997 - Kalash's new book Birds and Bars
In the collection "Birds and Bars," Ghada Kalash kneels down before the vastness of the world, meditating on her minuteness in comparison to the harmonic entities of the universe. Lebanon, Literature, 10/11/1997 - Aida starts tomorrow as more tourists vacation in Egypt
At 7 o’clock tomorrow evening, Luxor will witness the first show of Opera Aida in 1997 at the plateau of the Temple of Hastshepsute celebrating the 125 anniversary of the first presentation of this opera in Egypt. As signs show dramatic increase in tourism for Egypt. Egypt, Culture, 10/11/1997 - Lawyer confirms Omar Abdel Rahman's deteriorating health Egypt, Judicial, 10/11/1997
- Greco-Roman new antiques discovery in Egypt
An Italian-french archaeological mission working in Fayyoum governorate-Egypt had found remains of an ancient Greco-Roman city near Asta Urban center in Fayyoum. Egypt, History, 10/11/1997 - The Sudanese Army tries to muster its forces
Diplomatic sources mentioned that the forces of the public defense diminished its activities of enlisting new conscripts Sudan, Military, 10/11/1997 - Hizbullah hits back at US terror listing
Hizbullah said that the listing was "an affirmation of aggressive intentions and the satanic spirit of insolence and arrogance which flows in the blood of the American administration." Lebanon, International, 10/10/1997 - More than 100 beheaded this year in Saudi Arabia
A Saudi man was decapitated by sword today for rape and murder Saudi Arabia, Judicial, 10/10/1997 - US landmine experts in Lebanon
U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Richard Jones told reporters Wednesday that his government would be supplying the Lebanese army with equipment to remove landmines, along with a training program which will be run by U.S. army personnel. Lebanon, Military, 10/10/1997 - Arab police officials boost security
Police officials approved another draft model Arab startegy for reform and discipline on juvenile delinquency prevention. The stategy focused on fighing juvenile delinquency, reforming delinquents and integrating them back into society. Regional, Judicial, 10/10/1997 - Saudi private sector to build 688 schools
Technical teams at education departments will carry out emergency repair and maintenance works for school buildings during the next few months. Saudi Arabia, Education, 10/10/1997 - New crackdown on alcohol in UAE
In a new crackdown on the illegal alcohol trade, Emirati authorities seized over the past few months thousands of liquor bottles from houses and shops. United Arab Emirates, Local, 10/10/1997 - Iraqi n-file big challenge
The Iraqi problem has cost IAEA a lot of effort during the past six years in a bid of implement the security council resolutions related to demolishing the Iraqi nuclear arsenal. Iraq, Military, 10/10/1997 - Geologists conference to open October 13
Topics are to include geographic information systems, remote sensing in mineral exploration, geophysical techniques, global positioning system, geostatistics and technical report writing. Saudi Arabia, Science, 10/10/1997 - Environmental problems in the heart of Gaza
Palestinians living in the city of Gaza face a serious environmental crisis with at least 90 percent of factories and industrial sites located within the populated area of the city. Palestine, Local, 10/10/1997 - Palestinian Authority, Israel shut down for Yom Kippur Palestine-Israel, Religion, 10/10/1997
- Update: Azam's Egyptian lawyer submits appeal
Egyptian Lawyer Farid El Dib refuted his withdrawal from the case of Azam Azam, adding that he is trying to submit an appeal to the Egyptian president to release Azam. Egypt, Judicial, 10/9/1997 - More details on the four Israelis killed 13 wounded
Hizbullah claimed responsibility for two sophisticated assaults involving roadside bombs, rocket-propelled grenades and mortars, providing further evidence that the resistance has gained the upper hand in the southern conflict. Lebanon, Military, 10/9/1997 - Sheikh Yassin, Rabbi Menachem Froman to meet
The aim of contacts with the sheikh, said Froman, is to bring closer to each other the religions, Islam and Judaism. Palestine, Religion, 10/9/1997 - Mossad agents' release raises legal problems
Lawyers in Jordan, meanwhile, called on King Hussein to issue a special clemency that would release Ahmad Daqamseh from prison. Jordan, Judicial, 10/9/1997 - Palestinian women's center: Marriage can wait
Palestinian girls who want to get married should be at least 17 years old, not 15 Palestine, Culture, 10/9/1997 - A shepherd family evicted from occupied zone
A shepherd, his two wives and four children left the Israeli-occupied zone in south Lebanon after receiving threats from Israeli troops that they could not stay in their home. Lebanon, Local, 10/9/1997 - Assira Ash-Shamaliya reconnected to outside world
Israeli troops clamped the closure on the village after four Palestinians from the village were named as suspects in two separate suicide bombings in West Jerusalem on July 30 and September 4. Palestine, Local, 10/9/1997 - Israel violates April Understanding
Lebanese security sources said Majdal Solom town in the central sector in South Lebanon came under Israeli shelling with dart-filled bombs from Houla and Mashaaroun. Lebanon, Military, 10/9/1997 - Four Israeli soldiers killed, nine wounded in south Lebanon
Lebanese Shiite guerrillas on Wednesday killed four Israeli soldiers and wounded nine others in a series of attacks inside an Israeli-occupied border enclave in south Lebanon. Lebanon, Military, 10/8/1997 - Israeli artillery shells Lebanese areas - Lahd forces attacked
The shelling was accompanied by heavy machine-gun fire, targeting the mountainous roads which link the Al Tuffah district to the occupied strip in the South. Lebanon, Military, 10/8/1997 - Kuwaiti army ready to defend borders
Lieutenant General Ali Al Mounen said "that the situation on the border is now calm and only routine Iraqi mouvements are taking place". However, "this could of course change any time", he added. Kuwait-Iraq, Military, 10/8/1997 - British military ships to Qatar
The source added that Britain and Qatar signed an memo of understanding through which Qatar will buy military equipment worth LE 450 and British fighter planes, ships, and missiles in the coming period. Qatar, Military, 10/8/1997 - Algerian fundamentalists kill 16 civilians
Algerian forces yesterday cleared mines planted around a rebel base south of Algeriers, in preparation for a final assault on a stronghold of the Armed Islamic Group. Algeria, Military, 10/8/1997 - A sandwich as a symbol of Lebanese national identity
She is wonderful to smell and delicious to taste. A real delight for the senses. No, it's not what you think. She's not a beautiful, sexy babe. "She" is the mankousheh. Lebanon, Short Essay, 10/8/1997 - Antiquities found in Aleppo
The new finds include the remains of Islamic buildings dating to the beginning of the Middle ages beside some clay utensils and coins that go back to the Memluke era at the beginning of the 14th century. Syria, History, 10/8/1997 - Near disaster due to fishermen using dynamite averted
A Lebanese patrol from a southern detachment arrested three brothers after they were stopped illegally fishing with dynamite near the Zahrani coast fuel processing station. Lebanon, Local, 10/8/1997 - Palestinian and Israeli children make effort for peace
Twelve-year-old Omer Senech decided challenge his notion of Palestinian as nothing but terrorists who blow themselves up in Jewish streets. Palestine, Short Essay, 10/8/1997 - Franjieh says medical costs must be cut and debts met
"A decrease in health care charges cannot be established with a high political decision nor at the push of a button. Rather it's a natural consequence of the amendment of the health care system in a scientific manner," the Lebanese minister of health said. Lebanon, Medicine, 10/8/1997 - Film on normalization with Israel
Work has begun on the first Egyptian movie on the normalization of Arab ties with Israel, after several changes were made by the media censorship department. Egypt, Entertainment, 10/8/1997 - GCC to take part in Chinese cultural event
The Gulf Cooperation Council will participate in the first cultural week in Beijing and display information about the historic relation between the Gulf states and China. Gulf Region, Culture, 10/8/1997 - Cotton development forum in Alexandria this month
The forum, organized by the Cotton Test Authority in Alexandria, is part of the Egyptian-German cooperation protocol on cotton industry development. Egypt, Agriculture, 10/8/1997 - Tlass opens artistic exhibition on October anniversary
The exhibition includes paintings, sculptures and photography works expressing the greatness of the October war and the heroism of Syrian armed forces. Syria, Culture, 10/8/1997 - Euro-Arab medical conference opens
The conference will enable participants to acquaint themselves with the latest scientific developments in the world of modern medicine, especially pertaining to endoscopic surgery. Syria, Medicine, 10/8/1997 - Hamas and Arafat and the King
many among the Palestinians, and the Israelis as well, believe the release of Sheikh Yassin is counter-productive to the peace process and might weaken the leadership of Arafat. Meanwhile, the PNA, and Arafat in person, are apparently doing the maximum to avoid a face-to-face confrontation with either Hamas or Jordan Palestine, Analysis, 10/7/1997 - Algerian crisis deadlocked - first time use of rockets
It was the first time since the armed groups started their struggle against the government that they used rockets. Sources confirmed that outside powers provided these groups with arms. Algeria, Military, 10/7/1997 - Militant Al Gamaa Al Islamya on trial
Moustafa Hamza was convicted on several counts, one of which is his attempt to assassinate the Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in Addis Abbaba in June 1995. Egypt, Judicial, 10/7/1997 - A new arrest in Arnoon
Lebanese youngster Ali Mustafa Toba was arrested by Israeli forces yesterday in Arnoon, south Lebanon. Lebanon, Military, 10/7/1997 - Turkish reverses statement: No Syrian troop build-up on border
A deputy spokesman for the Turkish Foreign Ministry said there are no Syrian troops deployed along the border with Turkey. Syria-Turkey, Military, 10/7/1997 - Saudi Arabia signs agreement to fight cataracts in Yemen
The protocol is aimed at reducing cataract cases in Yemen and carrying out operations on patients affected by the disease. Yemen-Saudi Arabia, Medicine, 10/7/1997 - Kuwait's flower exhibitions are a success
The great response witnessed during the previous two flower exhibitions encouraged the company to organize the international flower exhibition for the third time this year. Kuwait, Culture, 10/7/1997 - Bodybuilding Federation to pick national champions
The federation will select the outstanding bodybuilders to represent Syria in the Arab and international arenas. Syria, Sports, 10/7/1997 - Explosive device kills mother and son in the south
A woman and her son were blown to pieces on their way back from the tobacco fields where they were working. Lebanon, Local, 10/6/1997 - Arafat between kisses and behavior
Last week following Israel's alleged identification of four of the five bombers responsible for the last two suicide attacks in Jerusalem, the Palestinian Authority arrested about 70 Palestinians on suspicion of being Hamas activists and closed down 20 Islamic institutions. Palestine, Analysis, 10/6/1997 - At least killed 88 people in Algeria
This massacre came days after a cease-fire called by the commander of Islamic Salvation Army to expose the rival armed Islamic group whom he blamed for "extreme barbarity" against civilians. Algeria, Military, 10/6/1997 - Syrian denies armor deployment on Turkey border
Syria yesterday denied a Turkish report that it was mobilizing its forces on the border with Turkey. "These reports are fabricated and baseless," an official Syrian spokesman said in a statement. Syria, Military, 10/6/1997 - Saudi plastic surgery hospitals to be opened
Encouraged by a growing number of people becoming figure-and health-conscious, a Riyadh-based hospital specializing in plastic surgery will be establishing its presence in the eastern and western provinces Saudi Arabia, Medicine, 10/6/1997 - Four civilians snatched in their sleep by Israelis
Hizbullah's commander in the south, Sheikh Nabil Qaouq, said such behavior showed Israel's impotency to face the resistance. Lebanon, Military, 10/6/1997 - Renowned Lebanese pianist put to rest
Lebanese pianist Walid Akl, who was known for recording the entire piano repertoire of Haydn, was laid to rest Sunday in his hometown of Bikfaya, east of Beirut, more than a week after he died in Paris following heart surgery. Lebanon, People, 10/6/1997 - 3 arrested for killing their sister
Qalibya police in Egypt arrested 3 brothers accused of stabbing their young sister to death for having love affairs with several young men in the same village. Egypt, Local, 10/6/1997 - Over 60,000 soldiers to Juba in south Sudan
SPLA chief, John Garang said that he found 250 gas masks in Rumbeik after its fall last May, which confirms the existence of chemical weapons. Sudan, Military, 10/6/1997 - American donations to build the new Egyptian Museum
The Geographical Association will launch donation-collecting campaigns in the USA for funds to be directed toward building the new Egyptian Museum near the Pyramids. Egypt, Culture, 10/6/1997 - Egyptian cinema produces first film about Dodi and Diana
The Egyptian cinema wants to be the first to produce a film about Diana, Princess of Wales and her Egyptian boyfriend Mohamed "Dodi" Al Fayad. Egypt, Entertainment, 10/6/1997 - UNESCO opens 125th session today
The council, comprising 58 states, will discuss the cultural and educational conditions in the occupied Arab lands, a draft statement to protect the future generations and overcome unemployment, and a project concerning peace education with different specializations. Regional, Culture, 10/6/1997 - Education cooperation with Lebanon consolidated
The executive program would include exchanging scholarships in various specializations, conducting six joint researches and the need to encourage scientific exchange and visits between the universities of the two countries. Syria-Lebanon, Science, 10/6/1997 - Syrian minister confers on cooperation with Italian company
The two sides signed a blueprint of an agreement for the establishment of a joint Syrian-Italian company for the production and marketing of olive oil. Syria, Agriculture, 10/6/1997 - Parents abandon premature twins
The parents, who made regular visits to the hospital, stopped showing up last week when they learned the twins would not need incubation for much longer. Lebanon, Local, 10/6/1997 - It's unfair!
I have lived a war. It has planted in me a fear of any crashing sound. The ghost of an exploding bomb will live in me forever. Lebanon, Short Essay, 10/6/1997