Arabic News Weekly Edition for Local, 4/6/1998
Weekly Edition, Local - Week of April 6, 1998
- Interviews: 50th anniversary of Deir Yassin massacre
We saw the Jews moving from one street to another. We saw them killing people in the village. With my own eye, I saw a pregnant woman whom they shot in the middle of the street. They shot her before my eyes Palestine, History, 4/10/1998 - Mystery death of three citizens shocks Jordan
Jordan's King Hussein yesterday met with top Jordanian security officials regarding the killing of three prominent Jordanians in Amman yesterday. Jordan, Local, 4/10/1998 - UAE looks into buying German jet fighters
UAE army's chief of staff, Sheikh Muhammad Bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the German minister said discussions dealt with military cooperation between the UAE and Germany United Arab Emirates-Germany, Military, 4/10/1998 - Arab plan for solidarity with the Palestinian people
Ambassador Mohamed Sobieh, the permanent Palestinian deputy to the Arab League, said the Arab representatives are discussing the joint plan on the 50th anniversary of the scattering of the Palestinian people, to make the year 1998 a year of solidarity with the Palestinians, during two-day meetings held at the Arab League starting on April 15. Regional-Palestine, History, 4/10/1998 - Lebanese resistance fighter killed
Hassan Gamloush Sajed died on Thursday of wounds resulting from Friday 's confrontation with Israeli forces Lebanon-Israel, Military, 4/10/1998 - Akef al-Fayez dies at 76
Akef succeeded his father, Mithkal -- who fought with Lawrence of Arabia in 1918 -- in leading the 15,000 members of the Bani Saqr tribe Jordan, People, 4/10/1998 - Experts for developing education curriculums in Egypt Egypt, Education, 4/10/1998
- Palestinian children suffer psychological problems due to violence and torture Palestine, Health, 4/10/1998
- Another 175 Algerian persons killed during the feast Algeria, Military, 4/10/1998
- The public delegation for succoring the Iraqi children will leave Cairo today Egypt, Medicine, 4/10/1998
- Solar energy meetings end with call for wider use of solar power
The sixth Arab International Solar Energy Conference (AISEC-6) concluded at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman last week with a call for Arab leaders to give higher priority to large-scale use of solar energy in their energy programs. Regional, Science, 4/10/1998 - Egypt regrets Switzerland's statements on Scud missiles deal
The Egyptian ambassador wondered, since this issue goes back to the year 1996, why it is being raised now Egypt, Military, 4/10/1998 - Lebanon - Rumieh Lebanon, Local, 4/10/1998
- Sudan - education Sudan, Education, 4/10/1998
- Butler - Iraq Iraq-UN, International, 4/10/1998
- Saudi official: Pilgrims ignored instructions Saudi Arabia, Local, 4/10/1998
- Top Hamas leader arrested by Palestinian government
Rantisi's arrest is expected to stir more tension in relations between the Palestinian government and Hamas. The two sides have exchanged accusations of responsibility and involvement in the Sharif killing. Palestine, Local, 4/9/1998 - Syria vs. Israel on Lebanon
Senior military intelligence officers told the Knesset defense and foreign affairs committee on Tuesday that Syria is interested in receiving proper compensation from Israel and that nothing is more proper for Syria than an Israeli withdrawal from the Golan Heights Regional, Analysis, 4/9/1998 - Kufr Qassem 41 years later: survivors recall the cold-blooded massacre
A soldier approached and fired four bullets at me, hitting both my right leg and arm. The soldier then pointed his gun to my brother’s head and fired several rounds of bullets. The head exploded in pieces while I was watching but did not dare say a single word. I cannot forget that moment at all. Palestine-Israel, History, 4/9/1998 - Prisoners rebel at Roumieh Central Prison in Lebanon
The prisoners began their rebellion on Tuesday after a clash occurred between a soldier and one of the prisoners, who was accused of raping a girl to one of the prisoners' soldiers Lebanon, Judicial, 4/9/1998 - Indian musical program in Muscat
MG Sreekumar, a versatile singer who has won the national award for best singer, will sing classical as well as popular songs in Malyalam, Hindi and Tamil. Oman, Entertainment, 4/9/1998 - 150 die in haj incident Regional-Saudi Arabia, Religion, 4/9/1998
- Washington calls upon Iraq to release Kuwaiti prisoners Iraq-Kuwait-USA, International, 4/9/1998
- Bombarded the villages of Majdal Sulum Lebanon-Israel, Military, 4/9/1998
- Overloaded boat arrives safely after grounding United Arab Emirates, Local, 4/9/1998
- UN report likely to be delayed Iraq-UN, International, 4/9/1998
- Deir Yassin massacre 50th Anniversay
On April 9 - 10, 1948 the village of Deir Yassin near Jerusalem was attacked by Jewish nationalist militias, Irgun and Lehi (also known as The Stern Gang). During this attack over 100 men, women and children were killed. Palestine-Israel, History, 4/8/1998 - Deir Yassin commemoration activities
Los Angeles, CA - April 9, Thursday: Vigil from 11 AM to 1 PM in front of Museum of Tolerance, 8786 West Pico Boulevard. This Holocaust museum was established by the Simon Wiesenthal Center. There will be presentations by prominent Jewish and Arab Americans Palestine-Israel, Event, 4/8/1998 - Arab Golden age and education
The educational standards during the Abbasid era were high. Elementary education, both for boys and for girls, flourished. Theological colleges were maintained, and extension courses from mosques as centers radiated outward to areas beyond. Regional, History, 4/8/1998 - Pope Shenouda: Claims of Copts oppression is groundless
He refused "foreign intervention" in Egypt's internal affairs under the pretext of exerting oppression against Copts, who, according to unofficial estimates, represent 5.8% if the total population of Egypt, estimated at 62 million. Egypt, Religion, 4/8/1998 - Nature and Zul Rumma's poetry
Throughout its deeply-rooted history, the subjects that Arabic poetry dealt with have been diverse, panoramic and comprehensive. This poetry that dates from the pre-Islamic era until the end of the Abbasid era won a special place in Arab culture. Regional, Literature, 4/8/1998 - Prominent Lebanese-Syrian historian honored
Leading Arab historian Dr. Nichola Ziyadeh was recently honored in Beirut by the Odyssa Commission marking his 90th birthday. Prominent men of letters, intellectuals and thinkers from Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Jordan took part in celebrations held for the purpose. Regional, People, 4/8/1998 - Children of southern Sudan suffer from malnutrition
The organization said these children suffered from hunger and said they are at a high risk of death from diarrhea and malaria. Sudan, Health, 4/8/1998 - Israeli forces bombard South Lebanon villages
Israeli naval forces continued their siege of the southern Lebanese coast from al-Sarafand, south of Sidon, to Raas al-Bayyadh, north of the city of Tyre. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 4/8/1998 - Israel opens Ibrahimi Mosque to Muslims for Greater Bairam Regional-Israel, Religion, 4/8/1998
- International Court of Justice changes procedures Regional, International, 4/8/1998
- South Lebanon monitor group criticizes Israel, Lebanon Lebanon-Israel, Military, 4/8/1998
- Morocco - court Morocco, Judicial, 4/8/1998
- Eid al-Adha and the pilgrimage (Haj) to Mecca
The pilgrims also collect pebbles there for ritual of stoning the devil, which will take place this morning in Jamraat near Mouna, marking the start of Eid al-Adha (the feast of sacrifice). Regional, Religion, 4/7/1998 - Palestinian government threatens Hamas with investigation revelations
The threats by the Palestinian government came shortly after reports that yet to be confirmed raised the possiblity that Sharif, who was on top of the Israel list of wanted Palestinians, was himself an agent to the Israeli secret services Palestine-Israel, Judicial, 4/7/1998 - 37 killed in Algeria
The Armed Islamic Group in Algeria killed 37 persons on Sunday night. In a statement, Algerian security sources said security men arrived immediately at the site of the massacre to provide help to the victims, while another security group carried out a vast mopping up operation. Algeria, Military, 4/7/1998 - Sudanese government expects a military attack
Lieutenant General Abdel Rahamn ser El-Khatem, the spokesman of the Sudanese army, said that Khartoum expects an immanent military attack in the tropical areas and east Sudan by rebels led by John Garang. Sudan, Military, 4/7/1998 - Palestinian driver shot by Israeli police
Naji was shot dead Monday night by Israeli police who claimed he was driving a stolen car and refused to stop despite persistent calls from them to do so. Palestine-Israel, Local, 4/7/1998 - Legend of Abraham: first Jordanian-Israeli television production
For the first time Jordanians and Israelis working in the joint television production sector met in Cannes to produce a documentary television series. The production deals with the prophet Abraham. Jordan-Israel, Entertainment, 4/7/1998 - Brussels warns its citizens about travel to Egypt
El-Baz: "Possibilities that US citizens are vulnerable are mere groundless rumors," he said, "that the US should not take seriously." Egypt-Belgium, International, 4/7/1998 - Lebanese resistance attacks patrol in Sujud
Israeli troops bombarded with artillery the towns of Barachit, Shakra, Haddath, Majdal Salam, Wadi al-Salawqi, Kabrekha, al-Qantara, Wadi al-Hajir, Tolin, Wadi al-Qaisyya, Eita al-Jabal, Kafra, Yater and al-Batem mountain. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 4/7/1998 - US Defense Secretary to visit Jordan Jordan-USA, Military, 4/7/1998
- 10,000 Arab tourists to spend Greater Bairam in Egypt Regional-Egypt, Religion, 4/7/1998
- Tunisian International sport rally underway Tunisia, Sports, 4/7/1998
- Yemeni socialist party denies involvement in Sanaa explosions
The Yemeni socialist party denied in a statement issued yesterday any involvement in explosions in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, last Thursday. Yemen, Local, 4/7/1998 - Israeli police shoots Palestinian Palestine-Israel, Local, 4/7/1998
- 84 death cases in Kuwait because of drugs Kuwait, Health, 4/7/1998
- Israelis protest detention of Palestinians Israel-Palestine, Local, 4/7/1998
- Canadian sentenced for trying to sell helicopters to Iraq Iraq-Canada, International, 4/7/1998
- Iraq - inspections Iraq-UN, International, 4/7/1998
- US backs Oslo, Madrid peace commitments Regional-USA, International, 4/7/1998
- El-Mashiga region Armed Islamic Group leader reportedly killed
in the region of Vicana in the southern Algerian province Mascara, a bomb was detonated under a car, leading to the death of one person and the injury of another Algeria, Local, 4/6/1998 - Two million pilgrims prepare for Haj
Under the midday sun, tens of thousands of faithful, dressed in spotless white robes, walked slowly around the Kaaba, the cube-shaped structure in the grand Mosque's courtyard which houses a block stone Muslims believe was delivered by the Archangel Gabriel to their prophet, Muhammed. Regional, Religion, 4/6/1998 - Israeli troops bombard Lebanon's al-Daher mountain
Israeli troops on Sunday afternoon bombarded the heights of al-Daher mountain in the western Bekaa. Earlier in the day, the Israeli occupation forces bombarded al-Dallafa farm and Litani river bed. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 4/6/1998 - Mauritania robbery Mauritania, Local, 4/6/1998
- Great Pyramid closed for repairs Egypt, Culture, 4/6/1998
- Egyptian fishermen feared dead Egypt, Local, 4/6/1998
- Seizing drugs in Tunisia Tunisia, Local, 4/6/1998
- Two Americans killed in a car-accident in Kuwait Kuwait, Local, 4/6/1998
- Jordan releases 16 detainees arrested during Maan incidents Jordan, Judicial, 4/6/1998