Arabic News Weekly Edition for Local, 2/2/1998
Weekly Edition, Local - Week of February 2, 1998
- Army demands chasing a previous prime minister judicially
The Algerian army wants to take judicial action against a previous prime minister, due to his claim that the Algerian army is responsible for the country's massacres. Algeria, International, 2/7/1998 - Jordan heats up over newspapers ban
The legal opinion depended by the government ordered that the newspapers,"should submit a new application." he added, refusing that the government did not execute the decision issued by the Jordanian Supreme Court two weeks ago. Jordan, Judicial, 2/7/1998 - Sudan accuses foreign fronts of participating in Wau events
El-Zobair Mohammed Saleh, deputy to the Sudanese president, said that foreign arms were involved in the assault on Wau and said the government army had taken precautions to face any future attacks. Sudan, Military, 2/7/1998 - Despite strong opposition Hrawi pursues civil marriage
Muslim and Christian leaders alike oppose such a law. Lebanese Mufti Mohammed Rashid Qabbani refused it, and the chairman of the higher Shiite council urged the government to leave what is for god to god and what is for people to people. Lebanon, Religion, 2/7/1998 - Turkish military official visits Israel to discuss Iraq crisis
Kyorek and his Israeli counterpart are discussing the Iraqi crisis with the United Nations, and ways of confronting Iraq should Iraq fire missiles toward Israel and Turkey. Turkey-Israel, Military, 2/7/1998 - Lawsuits demand closing the Egyptian embassy in Tel Aviv
Israeli belly dancer Nitizana Rioshani has made a new complaint to the Israeli courts against the Egyptian ambassador, in which she asked for financial compensation worth $290,000 dollars, claiming that Basiouni sexually molested her in an Israeli physician's apartment. Egypt-Israel, Judicial, 2/7/1998 - Defacing Yitzhak Rabin's statue
A statue of the late Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was defaced in Jerusalem when unknown persons vandalized it with slogans saying "Rabin you are a traitor". Israel, Local, 2/7/1998 - Egyptian graves discovered near Gaza airport
A Palestinian researcher said a collective cemetery for captured Egyptian soldiers who were killed by Israeli forces in the June 1967 war was recently found. Egypt, Local, 2/7/1998 - Egyptians confiscates 750 tons of Cholera infected British fish
The Egyptian Ministry of Health decided to confiscate 3 shipments of frozen fish, a total of 750 tons, from Britain, after discovering their infection with cholera. Egypt, Local, 2/7/1998 - Algerian army killed almost 100 terrorists
Algerian forces killed 20 terrorists while the army resumed its attack on an Islamic group base in Raghayah region, at which 60 terrorists were killed and more are blockaded. Algeria, Military, 2/7/1998 - Qatar bombing trial Qatar, Judicial, 2/7/1998
- Iraq - attack Iraq, International, 2/7/1998
- Algeria bomb kills two Algeria, Military, 2/7/1998
- Oil-for-food Iraq, International, 2/7/1998
- South Lebanon conflict Lebanon-Israel, Military, 2/7/1998
- Bethlehem clashes Palestine-Iraq, Local, 2/7/1998
- Moussa - Clinton - Blair on Iraq
Clinton added "I will continue to talk to President Yeltsin and Chirac", and that "I don't understand the sorts of circumstance that would lead for that development," referring to Yeltsin's recent comments about the start of a world war Regional-Iraq, International, 2/6/1998 - Means Israel has to deploy in attacking Iraq
During the Gulf War in 1991, Israel had reportedly prepared a plan to attack strategic sites in Iraq, including huge dams in the northern part of the country in order to drown the whole city of Baghdad. But US pressure on Israel at the time managed to prevent an Israeli retaliation to the 39 long range Scud missiles which Iraq launched against Israel Regional, Military, 2/6/1998 - Government refers sheikh Tufeili to Judicial Council
Information Minister Bassem Sabaa said the government had unanimously decided to extend for six months the deployment of army troops in the eastern Bekaa to maintain peace. Lebanon, Judicial, 2/6/1998 - Sudan arrests rebel officers
Sudanese Authorities have arrested several military officers woring for Lt. Gen. Karbino Kawanin who led the rebellion aganist the city of Wau. Sudan, Military, 2/6/1998 - Saudi Arabia, UK talk on bilateral issues
Saudi Arabia on Thursday reiterated the need to make Israel abide by international resolutions and the principle of trading land for peace. Saudi Arabia, International, 2/6/1998 - The latest security developments in Algeria
Armed members of the Islamic Salvation Army were seen visiting their families in the central and eastern areas of Algeria, which raised many questions by the people and the self-defense groups. Algeria, Military, 2/5/1998 - Israeli warplanes attack targets in south Lebanon
Four Israeli jets fired eight missiles in six runs over the village of Zillaya south of eastern Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, but there were no reported casualties. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 2/5/1998 - Cook in Saudi Arabia today
Cook will meet with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Saud al-Faisal, to brief him on efforts made by the British government to maintain a diplomatic solution to the Iraqi crisis. Saudi Arabia, International, 2/5/1998 - Cotton conference meetings continue Syria, Agriculture, 2/5/1998
- Oil spill barge refloated United Arab Emirates, Local, 2/5/1998
- Two Hamas members detained Palestine-Israel, Judicial, 2/5/1998
- Russia: Strong words to the US over Iraq
In an unusually strongly-worded comments directed at the US with regard to its handling of the UN-US-Iraqi crisis, Russian President Yeltsin said, "His [Clinton's] actions could run into a world war, he is behaving too loudly." Iraq, International, 2/4/1998 - Arab League condemns threats against Iraq
Arab League Secretary-General Esmat Abdul Meguid said the unprecedented American-British military threats against Iraq demonstrate the fact that striking at Baghdad is an objective in of itself and does not aim at implementing UN resolutions as Washington and London allege. Regional-Iraq, International, 2/4/1998 - France, Britain give priority to diplomatic solution of crisis
France and Britain agreed today on the need to find a diplomatic solution to the current crisis between Iraq and the US and urged Iraq to implement UN resolutions. Iraq, International, 2/4/1998 - Kuwait agrees to host new American forces
Arab sources said Kuwait has agreed to allow more US forces into its territory to prepare for a possible military attack. Kuwait, International, 2/4/1998 - Lebanese resistance attack Israeli positions
Another resistance group of martyr Ahmad Salman shelled an Israeli post in Tair Harfa after observing occupation troops movement in the area. The military post was directly hit Lebanon-Israel, Military, 2/4/1998 - Prisoner died in PNA jail, said committed suicide
A Palestinian resident of the Hebron area who was found dead in his prison cell was said to have committed suicide and Palestinian police sources said he hanged himself using his shoelaces. Palestine, Judicial, 2/4/1998 - Luxor Event a vote of confidence
Ambassador Shazly said the meetings of the Cultural and Social Committee of the Forum confirm Egypt's cultural position in the world. It is also a message of security and safety from Egypt to the world. Regional-Egypt, Culture, 2/4/1998 - Menem supports Lebanese sovereignty
Argentine President Carlos Menem said his country was behind implementation of U.N. resolution 425 and other resolutions based on the principle of land for peace. Lebanon, International, 2/4/1998 - Syrian minister opens annual cotton conference
In a speech the minister highlighted the qualitative leap of this year cotton crop which is over one million tons. Syria, Agriculture, 2/4/1998 - Israel demolishes more Palestinian houses
As the Israeli occupation authorities continue to build more Jewish settlements in the West Bank, they on Tuesday demolished a number of Arab houses. Palestine-Israel, Local, 2/4/1998 - Sudan - Eritrea Sudan-Eritrea, Military, 2/4/1998
- Pakastani conventions coming to Gulf Gulf, International, 2/4/1998
- Qatar sentences coup defendants Qatar, Judicial, 2/4/1998
- Israel approves East Jerusalem homes Palestine-Israel, Local, 2/4/1998
- Syrian President confers with EU ME peace envoy Syria, International, 2/4/1998
- Jordanian Crown Prince receives French envoy to Iraq
It is necessary to defuse the crisis, Crown Prince Hassan said, "Jordan will continue its diplomatic efforts along with other concerned parties to end the crisis peacefully." Jordan, International, 2/4/1998 - More setters to come to Hebron area
Israel is reportedly heading to increase the number of Jewish settlers in the settlement bloc of Gush Etzion near Hebron and Efrat on the road between Bethlehem to Hebron to 50,000 within a period of ten years. Palestine-Israel, Local, 2/4/1998 - Palestinians reported distancing themselves from Saddam Hussein
“We came here today to check reports on Palestinian Authority armament projects and to ask the Palestinians not to side with Saddam Hussein should a new military showdown take place in the region,” said Hagay Maroum Palestine, Military, 2/3/1998 - Sudan regains control of rebel area
Government television broadcast scenes from Wau and interviews with military leaders in which some of the officials confirmed that the rebel assault has ended and that life has returned to normal. Sudan, Military, 2/3/1998 - Algerian forces arrest most dangerous terrorist, kills others
40 Algerians were killed in a number of terrorists aggressions after the lesser Bairam, while security forces frustrated terrorists attempts in El-Ayadiah village in El-Salaf state and in Ragam in Tsimisbite state. Algeria, Military, 2/3/1998 - Military confrontation erupts between Sudan and Eriterea
A Sudanese military spokesman said that during recent days Eritrea has bombarded border areas in eastern Sudan and in retaliation the Sudanese artillery has fired on Eritrea. Sudan, Military, 2/3/1998 - Lebanese resistance attack Israeli positions
Israeli occupation forces escalated attacks against al-Tuffah district in south Lebanon. Lebanese security sources said Israeli artillery, mortars, tanks, and rockets shelled the surroundings of Jebaa, Jarjou, and Lueizeh. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 2/3/1998 - Bahraini ruler meets with Albright
The Bahraini minister stressed that the two sides agreed to spare no diplomatic efforts to reach a peaceful solution to the current crisis. He stressed his country's unswerving stand provided for preserving the unity of Iraq. Bahrain, International, 2/3/1998 - Egyptian asks Mexico for clarifications in diplomat's death
The Egyptian security body began communication with its counterpart in Mexico through the foreign minister to learn the details of the mysterious killing of a diplomat from the Egyptian embassy in Mexico, the identity of those who did the killing and their intentions.aaaaa Egypt, Local, 2/3/1998 - Second educational conference opens in Damascus
Giving an assessment of Syria's educational development, Masharga said in all its stages education in Syria seeks to build the sound charter of the citizen to enable him indulge in everyday life. Syria, Education, 2/3/1998 - Bethlehem protest Palestine-Israel, Local, 2/3/1998
- Morocco survey Morocco, Culture, 2/3/1998
- France - Iraq Iraq, International, 2/3/1998
- Security Troops Clash With Tufeili Supporters; Tufeili on the Run
Heavy clashes erupted over the weekend in eastern Lebanon between security troops and followers of a Shiite Muslim cleric, in which at least eight people were killed and over 50 others wounded. Lebanon, Local, 2/2/1998 - Three civilians wounded in Israeli shelling Lebanon, Military, 2/2/1998
- Imam of Mecca criticizes secularism
The Imam of Mecca said secular parties try to stop the dissemination of Islamic values and the spread of Islam, warning the young generation against "poisons" broadcast by TV satellite stations. Regional, Religion, 2/2/1998 - Bethlehem: Early signs of explosion
Clashes erupted after Nidal Abu Srour, a Palestinian prisoner held in an Israeli jail, died on Thursday. Israel said he committed suicide but his relatives believe he was tortured to death. Palestine, Local, 2/2/1998 - Mubarak to receive chairman of European Commission
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will receive the chairman of the European Commission Jacques Santer who will arrive in Cairo on Friday for a two-day visit. Egypt, International, 2/2/1998 - Clinton cables Arafat Palestine, International, 2/2/1998