Arabic News Weekly Edition for Politics, 11/24/1997
Weekly Edition, Politics - Week of November 24, 1997
- Algerian minister of justice answer questions of the opposition
The head of Algerian government, Ahmed Ouyahia, selected Mohamed Adami, the minister of justice, who is characterized by some as having a harsh tone and strong views, to answer questions directed at the government Algeria, Politics, 11/29/1997 - GCC concern over UN-Iraq crisis and Iran
Sheikh Sabah also noted the hope that GCC relations with Iran would be marked by "positive and practical" developments to in the near future. Gulf Region-Iran, Politics, 11/29/1997 - SPLA committed to Sudan unity
The leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Army said yesterday that the group was committed to peace talks with the Islamist government of Khartoum despite continuing war. Sudan, Politics, 11/29/1997 - Egypt urges Iraq to abide by UN resolutions
Moussa said UN sanctions on Iraq will not be eternal, calling for a solution to the Baghdad - UN crisis. Egypt, Politics, 11/29/1997 - Netanyahu Israel, Politics, 11/29/1997
- Tunisia cabinet Tunisia, Politics, 11/29/1997
- Europe's conditions to improve relations with Turkey
The European Commissioner for relations with Turkey Hans Van DeBroek announced that the European Commission EC awaits positive signals from Turkey aimed at improving relations with the European Union. Turkey, Politics, 11/28/1997 - Vatican voices support for peace process
The Vatican has called for giving the Middle East peace process a push forward and to work for eliminating obstacles hindering the realization of tangible peace. Regional, Politics, 11/28/1997 - Crisis of confidence as a result election results
It was another first in Algeria when the cabinet headed by Ahmed Abo Yahia was interrogated about the forgery in the local elections as was alleged by six political parties represented in the parliament. Algeria-Algeria, Politics, 11/27/1997 - Israel criticizes Clinton: We will not submit to U.S will
Etan said,"The claim of not having enough time for President Clinton to meet with Netanyahu is but a lie" Israel, Politics, 11/27/1997 - 55 countries to take part in Tehran's Islamic Summit
There are talks of the desire for an alliance betwen the two countries and Iran, in facing common regional threats, as they share common borders with Turkey that has been trying to enhance its military relations with Israel. Regional, Politics, 11/27/1997 - Egypt recalls ambassador from Qatar
In a worsening of the political situation, as a result of the MENA conference, between Egypt and Qatar, Egypt recalled its ambassador in the Qatari capital Doha Qatar-Egypt, Politics, 11/27/1997 - Hrawi reiterates commitment to Madrid terms of reference
Hrawi demanded Israel to withdraw from the Lebanese territories, pledging not to fire a single bullet against Israel from the Lebanese borders if Israel to withdraw its troops from Lebanon Lebanon, Politics, 11/27/1997 - UAE's President Zayed pledge efforts to safeguard Mideast peace
In remarks about the Doha economic conference, The UAE President clearly criticized certain Arab sides which have built their stances outside the frame of Arab consensus and national interests. United Arab Emirates, Politics, 11/27/1997 - GCC wants pressure on Israel and Iran cooperation
the participants hoped the forthcoming phase to witness positive development between Iran and the GCC states in the interests of all sides concerned. Gulf Region, Politics, 11/27/1997 - A Palestinian state is inevitable, Sharon says Palestine, Politics, 11/27/1997
- Israel demolishes more houses in occupied Palestinian territories Palestine, Politics, 11/27/1997
- US less confrontational towards Iraq
Responding to Iraqi statements that UN weapons inspectors who try to enter sensitive sites, that have been agreed upon to be off limits, will be thrown out of the country, US ambassador to the UN Bill Richardson said, "I don't think anybody should overreact." Iraq, Politics, 11/26/1997 - Meguid criticizes Israeli policies
Abdul Meguid described Israeli policies as very far from the commitment to peace that has been agreed to by the Middle East parties concerned. Regional, Politics, 11/26/1997 - Zayed criticizes Qatar United Arab Emirates-Egypt, Politics, 11/26/1997
- Amnesty invited to observe Qatari trial Qatar, Politics, 11/26/1997
- French FM demands Israel's troop pullback
Following a meeting with Palestinian President Yasser Arafat French Foreign Minister Hurbert Verdine expressed the hope that Israel will soon pull back its troops from a significant area of the occupied West Bank. Regional, Politics, 11/26/1997 - Saudi Arabia pleased by happy end of Iraq crisis
Saudi Arabia's King Fahd yesterday expressed satisfaction with the peaceful end to the standoff between Iraq, the UN and the United States of America. Saudi Arabia, Politics, 11/26/1997 - Sultan Qaboos approved members of Shura Oman, Politics, 11/26/1997
- Turkish President to visit Oman Oman, Politics, 11/26/1997
- Hanan Ashrawi declares peace near collapse
Leading Palestinian spokeswoman Hanan Ashrawy said yesterday the Palestinian-Israeli peace process faces the threat of total collapse. Palestine, Politics, 11/26/1997 - Russia at center stage as US increases pressure
In an effort to increase pressure on Iraq, the US wants to formalize new recommendations which in essence would give the UN team the security council's approval for extending their inspection functions into areas that previously were agreed upon to be off limits. Iraq, Politics, 11/25/1997 - Saudi Kaaba cloth as a gift to Islamic summit
King Fahd of Saudi Arabia gave drapery from Islam's holiest shrine as a gift to an upcoming summit in Iran for the word's biggest Muslim organization, the official Iranian news agency (IRNA) said yesterday. Saudi Arabia, Politics, 11/25/1997 - Palestine expects 30% of areas in troop redeployment
In exchange for this withdrawal, Israel wants to undertake accelerated negotiations, lasting six to nine months, for the final settlement; the third phase roll-back would be deferred Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/25/1997 - African and Arab MPs conclude deliberations
The draft agenda also called for encouraging investments in Africa and in the Arab world, boosting scientific and cultural exchange between African and Arab countries, Regional-Syria, Politics, 11/25/1997 - Syrian vice-president meets with Lebanese officials
Israel's killings of civilians in Lebanon is aimed at the same results as the killing of foreign tourists in Egypt: to obstruct economic and political progress in both countries. Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 11/25/1997 - Hamas chief demands prisoners' release
Addressing the detainees Sheikh Ahmad said: "We fully support you, and we shall do our utmost for your freedom in order to contribute to establishing an independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital." Palestine, Politics, 11/25/1997 - Egyptian foreign minister holds a press conference
Regarding Arafat's rejection of the Israeli proposal and what was suggested of the redeployment in about 6% of the West Bank, Moussa stated that this contradicts the Oslo agreement. Egypt, Politics, 11/25/1997 - Kuwait for pan-Arab efforts
The Kuwaiti government has expressed appreciation for the understanding shown by the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Syria and Lebanon concerning recent developments in the region Kuwait, Politics, 11/25/1997 - 30th anniversary of UN resolution 242
the principles of the UN charter based on these two principles: the withdrawal of Israeli armed forces from the occupied territories, and the end of the state of belligerency and war Regional, Politics, 11/25/1997 - Sheikh Zayed in Egypt United Arab Emirates-Egypt, Politics, 11/25/1997
- Libyan ban on Austrian entry lifted Libya, Politics, 11/25/1997
- Netanyahu's advisor retired
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu's closest political advisor, Avigdor Lieberman, resigned yesterday, the first casualty of a mutiny against the prime minister within his own party. Israel, Politics, 11/25/1997 - Mubarak: no dialogue with killers
President Mubarak said that terrorists are protected in England and Afghanistan. He asserted Egypt's national unity, adding that Egypt is a secure place. Egypt, Politics, 11/25/1997 - Hariri concludes visit to Saudi Arabia Lebanon-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 11/25/1997
- Netanyahu's options in Lebanon failure
Hussein al Khalil said Benjamin Netanyahu's options in Lebanon have all failed, and the only option left for him is to put out totally and unconditionally from south Lebanon according to UN resolution 425. Lebanon, Politics, 11/25/1997 - UAE's President denounces Israeli settlement policy
Sheikh Zayed expressed categorical rejection and strong denunciation of the Israeli policy of settlement in the occupied Arab territories, and called on the world public opinion to reject this policy. Regional, Politics, 11/25/1997 - Syria's Foreign minister discussed ME peace with US congressman Syria, Politics, 11/25/1997
- Iraq's deputy premier holds constructive talks in Damascus
Commenting on whether these talks are a start for political relations between Syria and Iraq, Aziz said, "The relations between the two countries are developing and we hope to go on in this direction in the future." Iraq-Syria, Politics, 11/24/1997 - GCC chief al-Hjeilan: Doha conference useless
The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council has described the recent Doha economic conference and other similar conferences as useless and meaningless unless Israel takes a practical and serious step to bring back the peace process to its right track. Regional, Politics, 11/24/1997 - Lahd begs Israel not to leave him
In a letter last week to the Israeli Labor Party politician Yossi Beilin, who has formed a new movement calling for a unilateral Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, Lahd urged Israel not to abandon him before ensuring security guarantees for his militiamen. Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 11/24/1997 - Palestinian president visits Norway: A second Oslo?
The visit's aim is to discuss means of enhancing the peace process, especially since Norway has played a major role in starting Palestinian-Israeli negotiations including the Oslo agreement. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/24/1997 - GCC condemns foreign interference Gulf Region, Politics, 11/24/1997
- Zayed: Arabs must cooperate against terrorism United Arab Emirates, Politics, 11/24/1997
- Jordan - EU deal Jordan, Politics, 11/24/1997
- Police questioned for negligence at Luxor Egypt, Politics, 11/24/1997
- Paris bombing trial Algeria, Politics, 11/24/1997
- Moussa after meeting with Arafat: No sign of movement in peace process
Amr Moussa, the Egyptian foreign minister, declared that his meeting yesterday in Cairo with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat dealt with the current situation concerning the peace process which is still frozen. Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 11/24/1997 - Garang in Egypt Sudan, Politics, 11/24/1997
- Son of Shiekh Omar Abdul Rahman accuses Israel of Luxor attack
Abd El-Rahman said that it's possible that the Mossad had charged persons who are affiliated to him by implementing the process. Egypt, Politics, 11/24/1997 - Chirac voices support for Lebanon
In a cable of solidarity he sent on Friday to Lebanese President Elias Hrawi on the occasion of Lebanon's 54th independence Day, President Chirac asserted his continued efforts to strengthen friendship and cooperation. Lebanon, Politics, 11/24/1997 - Assad's message to King Fahd on developments in the region Syria-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 11/24/1997