Arabic News Weekly Edition for Local, 3/16/1998
Weekly Edition, Local - Week of March 16, 1998
- Libyan sanctions come under review at UN Security Council
He also cited conflicts over payment of compensation to the families of victims of the bombing and demands that Libya turn over evidence regarding the two suspects saying, "Libya did neither accuse or suspect the two Libyan citizens. It was the United States and the United Kingdom who accused the two Libyan citizens and therefore, they themselves must provide the evidence and not Libya." Libya, International, 3/21/1998 - 4000 women are victims of violence in Algeria
The sources said that a number of the raped women were found pregnant and said that there is a need to discuss the issuance of an advisory opinion allowing abortion for raped women. Algeria, Local, 3/21/1998 - Iraqi children still face deadly food, medicine shortages
A mass funeral for 40 Iraqi children who died due to shortage in food and medicine in Iraq was held in Baghdad. Iraq, Local, 3/21/1998 - US ambassador asks Egypt to remove investment obstacles
He urged US businessmen to invest in Egypt and Egyptian businessmen to free work in the private sector, referring to the importance of removing obstacles blocking investors and encouraging the commercial exchange between the two countries. Egypt, International, 3/21/1998 - A charity Bazaar for Syrian artisan community
"My aim," Mrs Robert Wener who attended the event explained, "is to help as many local charities as possible but also to support the Syrian artisan community." Syria, Culture, 3/21/1998 - Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish undergoes heart surgery Palestine, People, 3/21/1998
- US $63 million World Bank loan to Lebanon Lebanon, Education, 3/21/1998
- Three Israeli soldiers wounded in Resistance attack Lebanon-Israel, Military, 3/21/1998
- 18 million signatures for lifting sanctions Egypt-Iraq, Culture, 3/21/1998
- EU plans statement on Cook's Jabal Abu Ghenem visit Israel-Palestine, International, 3/21/1998
- 32% of Egypt's children suffer from malnutrition Egypt, Health, 3/21/1998
- Looking Eastward, Italian Orientalist painters
One of the first and one of the very finest Italian Orientalists was Ippolito Caffi, a Venetian by birth, and there are traces of the great Venetian tradition in his interpretation of the Moslem and Arab world. There are others like Bossoli, with a background in stage design, who laid out his views in scenographic fashion. Regional, Culture, 3/20/1998 - Egyptian president's wife recognized for efforts in girl's education
The US Agency for International Development directed an invitation to Susan Mubarak, president Mubarak's wife, to attend the "Internationals Girls Education Conference" that will be held in Whashington D.C. Egypt, Education, 3/20/1998 - France hosts eight Egyptian children during World Cup matches Egypt, Sports, 3/20/1998
- France not ready to take position against Syrian - Lebanese will Regional, International, 3/20/1998
- Celebration marks German Today book publication
The German ambassador in Damascus held a reception at the Goethe Institute on the occasion of the publication of the new book "Germany Today- Tour in the Land of Thought, Arts and Innovation," by the cultural consultant at the Egyptian embassy in Damascus, Dr. Ihab al-Sharif. Syria, Literature, 3/20/1998 - Libya gets a chance to be heard about the sanctions tomorrow Libya, International, 3/19/1998
- EU President expresses strong views, asks Israel to exit Lebanon
Cook said, "We expect that the Americans will announce a new initiative very soon and we would like to see all parties including Israel understand that the American proposals should be accepted by all parties, there are governments standing behind those proposals to guarantee their success." Regional, International, 3/19/1998 - Israeli settlement activities financed by USA gambling operation
American-Jewish millionaire Irving Moskowitz threatened to take legal action against Israel's Channel 2 television if an investigative report on his businesses is not pulled from the schedule before Sunday. Israel-Palestine, International, 3/19/1998 - France regrets Israel's behavior towards Cook
A spokesman at the French Foreign Ministry said that his country supported Cook's decision on visiting Jabal Abu Ghneim, "We do not understand the reaction of the Israeli Prime Minister on this occasion, nor his attitude towards Mr. Cook." Regional, International, 3/19/1998 - Butler heads to Iraq, after US says no to dialogue with Baghdad
We have no interest in a dialogue with Iraq. As we have tried to make clear throughout this crisis, these are issues between Iraq and the United Nations, not between Iraq and the United States Iraq, International, 3/19/1998 - Blair backs Cook's handling of Abu Ghneim visit
British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Wednesday backed his Foreign Minister's handling of a visit to the site of a disputed Israeli settlement at Abu Ghneim mountain and said he would go ahead with his own trip to the Middle East next month. Israel, International, 3/19/1998 - Algeria explosion Algeria, Local, 3/19/1998
- Albright - peace process Regional, International, 3/19/1998
- Butler - inspections Iraq, International, 3/19/1998
- Egyptian editor's sentence upheld Egypt, Judicial, 3/19/1998
- Iranian President meets with GCC environment ministers
Iranian President Muhammad Khatami today met with environment ministers and related officials from the Gulf Cooperation Council states, currently taking part in an environmental meeting in Tehran. Gulf-Iran, Environment, 3/19/1998 - Yugoslavian official criticizes Egyptian press over Kosovo
Nesivesh compared the situation facing Albanian Muslims in Belgrade to the Egyptian government's attitude towards terrorists. Egypt, International, 3/19/1998 - UN condemns Israeli settlement building as Cook angers Israelis
French Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the visit "is to reaffirm positions that are well-known to the European Union concerning Israeli colonization on Palestinian territories, a colonization that we consider illegal since it is against international law, including East Jerusalem where we do not recognize Israeli sovereignty." Regional, International, 3/18/1998 - Egyptian-Syrian union , part 3: Euphoria of 1958 was never repeated
In Saudi Arabia, the king offered nearly 2 million to the Syrian intelligence chief, to assassinate Nasser, but he took the check to Gamal Abdul Nasser, causing a great political uproar that forced the Saudi king to yield authority to his brother, Prince Faisal, who was preparing to deal with Nasser and his ideas. Regional-Syria, History, 3/18/1998 - Four military contracts at US $5.3 billion signed at Abu Dhabi Exhibition
The United Arab Emirates - British defense agreement signed between the two countries in 1996 came into force as of Monday. United Arab Emirates, Military, 3/18/1998 - US delegation to visit the West Sahara
An American delegation composed of officials from the Democratic Party will launch a visit to West Sahara at the invitation of Moroccan authorities. The delegation will meet with Moroccan Prime Minister Abdel Rahman El-Youssefi and Interior Minister Idris El-Basri. West Sahara, International, 3/18/1998 - New Haj safety measures Qatar, International, 3/18/1998
- Lahd opposes pullout Lebanon-Israel, Military, 3/18/1998
- US-supported court limitations would block US plans Regional, International, 3/18/1998
- A new office for US consular services in Beruit Lebanon, International, 3/18/1998
- Iraq to prosecute Clinton Iraq, 3/18/1998
- Pope John Paul II to visit Israel before the year 2,000 Regional, Religion, 3/18/1998
- Egyptian - African cooperation on the increase
The volume of agricultural and the commercial cooperation between Egypt and countries of west Africa will be increased, said Yousef Wali, the prime minister's deputy and the Egyptian minister of agriculture. Egypt, Agriculture, 3/18/1998 - Russian envoy arrives in Beirut today Lebanon, International, 3/18/1998
- April committee meets in al-Naqoura; Israel continues shelling of S. Lebanon
Israeli bombardment reached Eita al-Jabal, al-Zatar, Haris and Hadatha areas, and the bombardment was accompanied by mopping-up campaigns. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 3/18/1998 - Cook stresses resuming peace talks on all tracks
The efforts concentrate on the need for commitments of all parties concerned to the signed agreements, Israel 's immediate withdrawal from the Palestinian lands, and on freezing of the Israeli settlements. Regional, International, 3/18/1998 - A snowstorm hits the Middle East
Following a three-day sandstorm that hit the Middle East early this week, a snowstorm started yesterday night. Regional-Jordan, Environment, 3/18/1998 - Is Israel a pariah nation?
But the moment Israel sees others as human beings, it will not be able to bulldoze Palestinian houses, it won't be able to subjugate people, and it won't be able to blow up a Lebanese farmer's olive trees that are thousands of years old and that provide his family's livelihood. Regional-Israel, Analysis, 3/17/1998 - Al-Khamasin sandstorm hits Middle East
A sandstorm churned up in the North African desert blanketed the Middle East on Monday in a haze of dust so thick that flights could not take off or land, sea ports had to be closed and people had difficulty breathing. Regional, Environment, 3/17/1998 - Arafat rejected secret talks with Netanyahu as Hebron threaten outbreak
Colonel Jibril Rajoub’s comments stirred anger in Israel and prime minister Benyamin Netanyahu said the warning "was grave and could cause escalation and angry passions and it was done instead of the Palestinian Authority making an effort to calm emotions.” Palestine-Israel, Local, 3/17/1998 - Indyk: A message from Clinton to King of Morocco
US Undersecretary of State for the Middle East and North African Affairs Martin Indyk on Monday met in Rabat with the chairman of the Moroccan Senate council, Muhammad Jalal al-Saeed, in the course of his tour on al-Maghreb al-Arabi states. Morocco, International, 3/17/1998 - Diplomatic showdown between Israel and the UK
British officials who dare to express a certain form of identification with the Palestinian cause are not allowed to enjoy a free dinner in Israel. This message was basically what came out of the meeting on Tuesday night between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook. Palestine-Israel, International, 3/17/1998 - Egyptian-Syrian union , part 2: The hasty union
The Syrian leaders stressed that the union between the two countries would save their country -- Syria -- from outside (i.e. communist) interference, but Nasser saw the union as the beginning of his long-held dream of Arab unity and greater power. Regional-Egypt, History, 3/17/1998 - Britain to reconsider its terrorism laws
In statements to reporters following his meeting on Monday with Egypt's President Mubarak, Cook said his country will take proper measures against terrorism. Egypt, International, 3/17/1998 - Blair to visit Saudi Arabia British Prime Minister Saudi Arabia, International, 3/17/1998
- Cohen: Iraq must produce evidence Iraq, International, 3/17/1998
- Explosion in Iraq Iraq, Local, 3/17/1998
- Sandstorms continue to hit Egypt Egypt, Environment, 3/17/1998
- Lebanon marks two decades of Israeli occupation
Lebanon on Saturday marked Israel's first invasion of Lebanon 20 years ago with public rallies and calls for an unconditional Israeli withdrawal in compliance with international resolutions. Lebanon, Military, 3/17/1998 - Washington speaks of narrowed disputes with Damascus
In a ceremony held in his honor by Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Suleiman Haddad on the occasion of ending his term of office in Damascus, Ross said "Bilateral issues between Syria and the US have become clearer during the past six years and disputes have been narrowed as well." Syria, International, 3/17/1998 - Ross to begin new ME tour Palestine-Israel, International, 3/17/1998
- Lebanese resistance attacks Israeli positions
Lebanese national resistance forces on Monday attacked the surroundings of an Israeli position in al-Dabsheh in al-Nabatieh inside the occupied strip of south Lebanon. In a statement, the resistance said the attacks inflicted direct hits on the elements of the position. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 3/17/1998 - Rajoub: Settlers who attack Palestinian areas won't get out alive
"Next time, if attacks by Israeli soldiers or settlers continue on Palestinians, blood will be spilled and it won't only be Palestinian," warned Colonel Jibril Rajoub, commander of the Palestinian Preventive Security in the West Bank Palestine-Israel, Local, 3/16/1998 - Egyptian-Syrian union , part 1: Nasser was the lion chained
People here and there still disagree over how to assess the revolution of July 23, 1952. Some think it was a populist, progressive, anti-colonial revolution, a quantum leap forward for Egyptian society. But others describe it as a fascist-style coup, the cause of Egypt's humiliation and a defeat at the hands of foreign powers. Regional-Egypt, History, 3/16/1998 - 12 suspects released in coup d'etat case
The court has already heard 26 eyewitness, two of whom, one a Qatari national, explained how they informed the authorities of the coup plot. Qatar, Judicial, 3/16/1998 - Lebanese resistance hits occupation positions in the south
Israeli troops bombarded al-Tuffah district's mountainous areas adjacent to the occupied strip of south Lebanon. Security sources said Israeli heavy artillery in al-Zafata shelled Sujoud and Raihan woods, Aqmata farm, Jabal al-Rafi', Lweiseh, Melita, the Litani riverbed and al-Taseh spring's course. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 3/16/1998 - Military electronics exhibition opens in Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates Defense Minister Sheikh Muhammad Bin Rashid al-Maktoum on Sunday opened a specialized exhibition for electronics used in the armament sector. Regional-United Arab Emirates, Military, 3/16/1998 - Immigrant boat sinks North Africa, Local, 3/16/1998
- Zhirinovsky in Libya Libya, International, 3/16/1998
- Mideast sandstorm Regional, Local, 3/16/1998
- Iraq's Aziz meets with British parliamentarian Iraq, International, 3/16/1998
- 15 Jordanians injured in car crash Jordan, Local, 3/16/1998
- Tunisia to hold Egyptian festival for culture and arts in May
The festival will include an exhibition in which eight contemporary artists will show works in paintings, photographic, and sculpture. Tunisia-Egypt, Culture, 3/16/1998