Arabic News Weekly Edition for Politics, 9/8/1997
Weekly Edition, Politics - Week of September 8, 1997
- Mubarak Meets with the US Secretary of State
Mubarak stated that he believes that there will be progress between the Israeli and the Palestinian sides after their expected meetings in Washington. Egypt, Politics, 9/13/1997 - New Gulf Advisory Council is not a Gulf parliament
In these meetings, the Ministerial Council will ratify holding the Gulf summit in Kuwait in December. Gulf Region, Politics, 9/13/1997 - Albright failed to reach a compromise between Syrian and Israeli
Arafat and Netenyahu's advisors are going to meet in Washington soon to try to reach a compromise. Regional, Politics, 9/13/1997 - Hariri insists peace is possible within three months
Prime Minister Rafik Hariri repeated that Lebanon and Syria are ready to make peace within three months if Israel leaves all its occupied territories. Lebanon, Politics, 9/13/1997 - Israel-Hizbollah negotiation about prisoners
negotiations have been held to discuss the exchange of Lebanese prisoners held by Israel for remains of 12 Israeli commandos killed in an unsucessful Israeli raid. Lebanon, Politics, 9/13/1997 - Syria: No secret negations with Israel
Syria has denied holding any sort of clandestine talks with Israel, after an Israel radio report that a high-ranking Israeli official held secret negotiations in Europe this week. Syria, Politics, 9/13/1997 - Qatar sends invitations for MENA conference
The Qatari foreign minister started his tour of the region to deliver the Arab leaders' invitations to the Middle East and North Africa economic conference. Qatar, Politics, 9/13/1997 - Palestinian Authority closes Islamist student bloc
The Islamic Union, which represents thousands of students, is pro-Hamas. Palestine, Politics, 9/13/1997 - Israeli proposal refused by Lebanon
Yitzhak Mordechai, the Israeli defense minister's proposal that Lebanon and Israel come to terms on security arrangements in south Lebanon, has been refused by Lebanon. Lebanon, Politics, 9/13/1997 - Berri in Armenia - says Israel must leave before Syria
Lebanese House Speaker Nabih Berri stated that Lebanon intends to strengthen its relationship with Armenia. Lebanon, Politics, 9/13/1997 - Hrawi back in Lebanon
After his visit to Brazil, Lebanese president Elias Hrawi is going to attend the "Kharma Festival" in Zahleh. Lebanon, Politics, 9/13/1997 - Albright on way to Damascus So far, we have a long way to go
Albright is going to Damascus today to meet Syrian President Hafez Assad. While Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri declared in Paris that Albright has not shown any signs of intending to visit Lebanon. Regional, Politics, 9/12/1997 - Algerian government has reached a secret truce with Islamist group
Two FIS leaders, Madani and Abdu Kader Hachani, were freed last July and the FIS Madani was to make the truce official by calling for an end to violence. Algeria, Politics, 9/12/1997 - Protest against minister for calling female circumcision Pharaonic
Egypt Minister of Health Dr. Ismail Salam enraged Muslim scholars and Sheikhs when he insisted that female circumcision was a Pharaonic habit. Egypt, Politics, 9/12/1997 - Egyptian, Russian views identical regarding increasing number of Security Council members
Egyptian and Russian views also agree on Africa's need to have 2 permanent members in the Security Council. Egypt, Politics, 9/12/1997 - Assad and Zayed on way to see Mubarak for peace talks
Syrian prisedent Hafez El Assad and Shiekh Zayed Ben Soltan of the United Arab Emirates are due to visit Cairo during the current month to meet with President Hosni Mubarak. Egypt, Politics, 9/12/1997 - Sudanese dialogue is the best formula for peace
John Garang's refusal to meet with Sudanese President Omar Bashir in South Africa has been embarrassing to the Sudanese regime. Sudan, Politics, 9/12/1997 - Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri in Paris
The main points Hariri discussed with President Chirac were the situation in the Middle East, especially the troubles in south Lebanon, and the evolution of the peace process. Lebanon, Politics, 9/12/1997 - UNRWA will pay fees for Palestinian students
Peter Hansen of the UNRWA the UNRWA will pay all school fees for the Palestinian refugees. Jordan, Politics, 9/12/1997 - Oman-Iran a new page in relationship
Bin Alawi pledged cooperation with the new Iranian government to establish peace and security in the Gulf region. Oman, Politics, 9/12/1997 - Philippine's president looks for direct investments in visit
During his visit he will meet with the Filipino community, and he expected to focus on strengthening bilateral economic relations between Kuwait and the Philippines. Kuwait, Politics, 9/12/1997 - PNA ready for final status talks but wants Israel to pull out first
The Palestinian National Authority is ready to start the final status talks with Israel and have them finished over a period of six months provided Israel honours the remaining clauses of the interim agreement. Palestine, Politics, 9/11/1997 - Iraq, Kuwait delegations exchange accusations at International Parliamentary Conference
Ahmed Al Saadon, head of the Kuwaiti National Council asserted in the meetings of the Arab Parliamentary Group that Iraq possesses many weapons of mass destruction. Regional, Politics, 9/11/1997 - Arafat met Albright - will urge Israel to move forward regardless
Yasser Arafat and his close aides had mixed feelings of disappointment and some hope as they met in Ramallah Thursday morning with visiting US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Palestine, Politics, 9/11/1997 - Albright tomorrow in Lebanon
US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will be in Lebanon tomorrow, or on Saturday at the latest, in an unplanned visit. Lebanon, Politics, 9/11/1997 - Jordan opposition denounces Turkey-Israel-US manoeuvres
The 11 Jordanian opposition parties said that the announcement of these military exercises comes in an atmosphere of tensions in the region that could develop into military confrontations Jordan, Politics, 9/11/1997 - Constitution committee completely rejected by El Hussein.
Sid Ahmed El Hussien attacked the "constitution committee" appointed by the National Islamic Front (NIF) regime to lay down a permanent constitution for the country. Sudan, Politics, 9/11/1997 - Arab ministers condemn Israeli expansionism
The Egyptian Minister of Housing said the Arab world is witnessing a brutal onslaught by the enemies of peace. Regional, Politics, 9/11/1997 - Arab labor unions denounce Israeli treatment
In a statement issued in the closing session of its emergency meeting in Cairo, the council urged the international community to put pressure on Israel to implement all UN Security Council resolutions. Regional, Politics, 9/11/1997 - Full support to Al Sadiq Al-Mahadi
An Al-Ansar Affairs Authority statement pledged support for Al-Sadiq El-Mahdi, whatever the cost Sudan, Politics, 9/11/1997 - Minister says Syria will spare no effort for peace
Syria will spare no effort to have the peace process return to its realistic path, and to force Israel withdraw to the June 4th, 1976 border line. Syria, Politics, 9/11/1997 - Message for Assad from Al Bashir
Talks dealt with developments in the Middle East region, the situation in the African Horn, and other issues of common interest. Syria-Syria, Politics, 9/11/1997 - Arafat changes strategy as Albright The Iron Lady melts
All sounded like a dialogue of the deaf as US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu spoke in their joint press conference afer the first round of talks Wednesday afternoon. Palestine, Politics, 9/10/1997 - Egypt's landmines are old and hard to locate in The Devil's Garden
Egypt has set the year 2006 as the target for finally ridding its sands of land mines, but it is anxious not to left alone in paying for and carrying out this huge task. Egypt, Politics, 9/10/1997 - Netanyahu, Albright stress security after meeting
Israeli demands include that the name be changed of a square in Jericho named after Yihya Ayyash, the Hamas military leader who was assassinated by Israeli agents in Gaza. Palestine, Politics, 9/10/1997 - Relations with Saudi Arabia are good says Iran as it prepares for Islamic Conference Organization
the agenda of the summit and means of boosting contacts between the Islamic countries to prepare for the summit in such a way as to cope with the realities facing the Arab and Islamic world. Regional, Politics, 9/10/1997 - Turkish leader to visit Egypt and soothe Arab worries
Suleyman Demirel, the Turkish president, will pay a one-day visit to Cairo for talks with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Egypt, Politics, 9/10/1997 - Algerian Salvation Front halts contacts with government
A member of the National Shura Council, said that the front has suspended contact with the government in order to force the government to release Sheikh Abbas Madani. Algeria, Politics, 9/10/1997 - International Confederation of Trade Unions condemns Israeli measures
The council called for exerting more efforts to implement the Security Council resolutions, acknowledging the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and their right to have an independent country whose capital is Jerusalem. Regional, Politics, 9/10/1997 - Economic projects and other issues including Israel are on agenda of Arab foreign ministers
The permanent envoys to the Arab League will discuss the agenda of the 108th session of the Arab Foreign Ministers. Egypt, Politics, 9/10/1997 - Mubarak inaugurates the International Parliamentary Conference
Dr. Serour mentioned that the Middle East Committee will discuss the situation in the region from all sides, including the issue of Israeli settlement in the Arab occupied lands. Egypt, Politics, 9/10/1997 - Arafat meets Egyptian ambassador in Ramallah
The meeting concentrated on the current Middle East peace process impasse in the light of US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright's tour of the region which began with Israel yesterday. Egypt, Politics, 9/10/1997 - Khartoum threatened Eritrea, Tansae says
Eritrean Foreign Affairs Minister Heil Tansae accused the Sudanese government in Khartoum of destabilizing the region. Sudan, Politics, 9/10/1997 - Albright: lady in pink with determination of steel
Dressed in pink and armed with determination of steel is how visiting US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright showed up in her first appearance as she had breakfast with Israel's president Ezer Weizman. Regional, Politics, 9/10/1997 - Iraqi opposition reports possible ouster of information minister
The supreme council of the Islamic revolution in Iraq reported that the Iraqi television and radio stations had decided to deduct 2,000 Iraqi dinars from salaries of their staff in July and August. Iraq, Politics, 9/10/1997 - Israeli embassy lodges protest against Jordan newpaper
The Israeli embassy in Jordan lodged a protest against the Jordanian daily Al Arab Al Yom because the paper published graphic images of charred bodies of Israeli soldiers. Jordan, Politics, 9/10/1997 - Syrian president receives Khatami's message, reviews developments with Iran envoy
Talks dealt with the current developments in the region and their impact as well as with issues of mutual concern. Syria, Politics, 9/10/1997 - Boueiz to Albright: we will meet, but only in Lebanon
Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri who is currently in Paris said that he is ready to come back to Lebanon in case Albright stops in Lebanon during her trip. Lebanon, Politics, 9/10/1997 - When Israelis seek political asylum in the PNA areas!
For Israeli prime minister Benyamin Netanyahu, who has had lots of setbacks and ill-fated steps over the past few months, having Israelis fleeing his rule and asking for the PNA help was certainly the last think he would think of. Palestine, Politics, 9/9/1997 - Mohammed Ali to receive Israeli-Arab peace prize
Mohammed Ali, the former world heavyweight boxing champion, is to receive the 1997 Peace and Tolerance Prize from The Jewish - Arab Center for Peace. Regional, Politics, 9/9/1997 - Palestinian Authority detained 35 Hamas leaders
A senior Palestinian Liberation Organization official said the security forces detained yesterday 35 extremists in the West Bank. Palestine, Politics, 9/9/1997 - Memorandum from the opposition to King Hassan II
The memorandum contained opposition views regarding the regulatory laws of the Moroccan Parliament. Morocco, Politics, 9/9/1997 - Morocco - Polisario negotiations to resume next month
The negotiations will deal with the remaining issues of holding the referendum in the western desert and discussing the programs that specify the responsibilities of each side. West Sahara-Morocco, Politics, 9/9/1997 - Iraqi official will visit Iran soon to negotiate the POW situation
An Iraqi source said that Iraq will send an official from the Iraqi parliament to negotiate with Iranians about the POW situation. Iraq, Politics, 9/9/1997 - Syrian student released exposed to difficult conditions
The student's lawyer described the conditioned release decision as an Israeli admission of her acquittal. Syria, Politics, 9/9/1997 - Lebanese House Speaker at Bucharest
Berri asked for Romanian support in political matters, hoping that Romania will help Lebanon by reminding the European Union of the importance of resolution 425. Lebanon, Politics, 9/9/1997 - Five-Nation committee holds a meeting
The Five-Nation committee monitoring the "April Understanding" started a meeting yesterday morning to study the complaint filed by Lebanon. Lebanon, Politics, 9/9/1997 - Albright is coming . Hamas arrests while Levy and Netanyahu fight it out
As Israeli troops increased their presence in Jerusalem and along the line dividing East and West Jerusalem and between Arab and Jewish neighborhoods in the city, police intelligence officers said they believe Hamas will try to launch further attacks timed with Albright’s visit to the region. Palestine, Politics, 9/8/1997 - Hizbullah predicts imminent retreat of Israel from Lebanese territories
Nasrallah declared that the last Israeli defeat was just one among many others Lebanon, Politics, 9/8/1997 - Cairo summit gathers 3 Arab leaders
Hosni Moubarak, Yasser Arafat and King Hussein met in Cairo 48 hours before American Secretary of State Madeleine Albright's visit to Lebanon. Regional, Politics, 9/8/1997 - Arab foreign ministers to discuss Israeli occupation of south Lebanon, Golan Heights, and Palestine
The Arab League's official spokesman, Talaat Hammad, said that the Arab Foreign Ministers will discuss a list of subjects, among which is the Israeli occupation of Arab lands. Regional, Politics, 9/8/1997 - Mubarak receives hand-written-message from Comoros president
"The government sent forces but they failed to change the situation because of external intervention," Comoros envoy Mizwar Abdallah said. Comoros, Politics, 9/8/1997 - Egypt interior minister refuses dialogue with extremists
The minister, when asked asked about an attempt by a splinter group of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood to set up a political party, said that it is impossible to establish a party on a religious basis. Egypt, Politics, 9/8/1997 - Mubarak to open Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak is due to address the opening session of a major parliamentary congress in Cairo on Thursday. Palestine, Politics, 9/8/1997 - Can we live together - hope in Israeli Palestinian relations
In Sweden, Palestinian researchers met with their Israeli counterparts to discuss ways they may cooperate in daily life in Jerusalem in the realms of economics, infrastructure and statistics. Palestine, Politics, 9/8/1997 - Progress in the investigations of bomb attack
According to a crime laboratory, the bombs in the Mahane Yehuda market last July 30 and the Ben Yehuda pedestrian mall last Thursday were prepared in the bomb factory discovered by the PNA in Beit Sahour. Palestine, Politics, 9/8/1997 - Success of Doha economic summit in question
The Omani Minister of State for Foreign Affairs played down the possibility of the success of the upcoming Doha economic summit. Regional, Politics, 9/8/1997 - Turkish-Israeli manoeuvres denounced
The central committee of Fateh issued a statement condemning joint Israeli-Turkish US naval manoeuvres due to be conduced in November. Palestine, Politics, 9/8/1997