Arabic News Weekly Edition for Politics, 4/6/1998
Weekly Edition, Politics - Week of April 6, 1998
- junk Iraq-Jordan-UN, Politics, 4/12/1998
- Jordan-based Hamas commanders ordered suicide bombings, Israel claims
Relations between Jordan and Israel may go through another tight era following Israeli accusations that Hamas military command operating in Jordan was responsible for the series of suicide bombing attacks that wracked Israel last year. Jordan-Israel, Politics, 4/10/1998 - Morocco: We favor establishing relations with Algeria
Moroccan Minister of Information Mohammed El-Arabi El-Massari called on the Spanish government in Madrid to enter into negotiations with Morocco to discuss the future of the two cities of Septa and Melila, occupied by Spain. Morocco-Algeria-Spain, Politics, 4/10/1998 - AL secretary meets Lebanese officials
Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri said that peace in the Middle Mast will be achieved only if Israel withdraws from the occupied Syrian Golan Heights to its June 4, 1967 borderline and from south Lebanon and the western Bekaa to internationally recognized borderlines. Lebanon, Politics, 4/10/1998 - Algerian Labor Party calls for national symposium for peace
the Algerian opposition Labor Party said in a statement that its initiative to hold a national symposium for peace, brotherhood and democracy in May, aims at presenting serious and realistic suggestions that can be put into practice as a first step to restoring peace Algeria, Politics, 4/10/1998 - Egypt prepares security case on Muslim activities in Britain for Blair
The sources said the file includes a list of names comprising the elements affiliated with extremist religious groups who obtained asylum or permanent residence in Britain Egypt-UK, Politics, 4/10/1998 - Sudanese opposition in Geneva to denounce Khartoum government
A delegation from the Sudanese opposition left Cairo for Geneva, to attend meetings of the 54th session for human rights. Sudan, Politics, 4/10/1998 - Moussa to attend Mediterranean foreign ministers meetings Egypt, Politics, 4/10/1998
- Enhancing African - Arab cooperation Regional-OAU, Politics, 4/10/1998
- King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz condemns Israeli expansionist policy Saudi Arabia, Politics, 4/10/1998
- UAE - Iran United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 4/10/1998
- Clinton - Iraq Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/10/1998
- Hamas's spokesmen rejects Palestinian findings
The spokesman of the Palestinian Islamic resistance movement Hamas, called for forming a neutral committee to investigate the death of Hamas leader Mohyiddin Sharif's death separate from the investigations made by the Palestinian government. Palestine, Politics, 4/9/1998 - Europe' Moratinos: Withdrawal to be from Syria and Lebanon
Moratinos urged sides concerned "to commit themselves to security issues, to definite and comprehensive peace negotiations between Lebanon and Israel and Syria and Israel simultaneously." Lebanon-Israel-European Union, Politics, 4/9/1998 - Egypt's Assembly head warns against double standards
In his address at the International Parliamentary Union's conference in Namibia, Serour called on international bodies to abandon a policy of dualism, applying separate standards for Arab states and for Israel, pointing out that this matter is very serious and dangerous. Regional-Egypt, Politics, 4/9/1998 - Algerian Islamic revival party calls for applying Arabization law on time
Algerian Prime Minister Ahmed O'yeihia told the Nation's Council last week that the setting for applying the law of generalizing the using of the Arabic language has reached an advanced stage. Algeria, Politics, 4/9/1998 - Morroco: discussing identity specifications in Sahara
Moroccan Minister of Interior Idris El-Basri discussed during his meeting with Charles Dunbar, the special representative of the UN's security-general the issue of the upcoming Saharan self-rule referendum. Morocco, Politics, 4/9/1998 - Cairo and three countries for cooperation in judiciary Egypt-South Africa, Politics, 4/9/1998
- Nine Israeli leftist parties call for salvaging Middle East peace
Nine Israeli leftist organizations held Prime Minister Netanyahu's government responsible for the collapse of negotiations between the Palestinians and the Israelis, saying that Netanyahu's government prefers to continue settlement rather than give peace negotiations a push forward. Israel-Palestine, Politics, 4/9/1998 - China for reactivating ME peace process Regional-China, Politics, 4/9/1998
- Arab League Secretary general arrives in Beirut today Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 4/9/1998
- El-Baz: Israel will be in comprehensive isolation if it rejects US initiative
El-Baz : If Israel refuses the proposal, all the Israeli people will live in total isolation, finding their state pitted against the whole world after the international community agrees upon one view which that is Israel is the only obstinate party, he said. Egypt-Palestine-USA, Politics, 4/8/1998 - Israel accuses Syria for Lebanon's position on withdrawal
Israel said that it is ready to withdraw from Lebanon, the Israeli Ambassador to the US Eliyahu Ben-Elissar said "we are ready to withdraw from Lebanon completely" and we have no conditions on the withdrawal Lebanon-Regional, Politics, 4/8/1998 - Patriarch Sabah calls for independent Palestinian state
The patriarch of the Latin community in Jerusalem on Tuesday called for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state in Palestinian territories. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/8/1998 - Egypt and Europe make progress on agreements relating to trade
Egypt and Europe terminated a large part of the agreements for Egyptian - European participation and reached a context upon which the two parties agreed on some main points. Egypt-European Union, Politics, 4/8/1998 - Gaddafi issues resolution releasing Egyptian fishermen
The three Egyptian fishing ships with 51 fishermen on board disappeared near the Libyan coast during a fishing trip in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Libya-Egypt, Politics, 4/8/1998 - Maronite Archbishops welcomed holding the upcoming mayoral elections Lebanon, Politics, 4/8/1998
- Bashir: University before armed service Sudan, Politics, 4/8/1998
- Hamas calls for attacks on Jewish interests Palestine, Politics, 4/8/1998
- Israel - Syria Syria-Israel-UN, Politics, 4/8/1998
- Egyptian Muslim, Christian religious men reiterate opposition to attempts at separation Egypt, Politics, 4/8/1998
- Egypt will participate in the meetings of the African work committee
The committee will discuss presenting a united African stance during the coming international work conference in Geneva and methods to stop child labor in Africa. North Africa-Egypt, Politics, 4/8/1998 - Arab foreign ministers to sign Arab agreement to fight terrorism this month Regional-Egypt, Politics, 4/8/1998
- Jordan artists syndicate opposes normalization with Israel Jordan, Politics, 4/8/1998
- Hizbullah - SLA Lebanon, Politics, 4/8/1998
- Baghdad, Tehran exchange more war prisoners
Iran yesterday released some 500 Iraqi prisoners whereas in return Iran released 23 Iranians. Iraq-Iran, Politics, 4/7/1998 - Syria celebrates 51st Baath Party anniversary
"The multi-party system and economic pluralism in Syria are pioneering experiences, from which we could benefit at the pan-Arab level. They will revive certain Arab masses' situation based on unity in diversity and sharing in distinction of major pan-Arab causes," he said Syria, Politics, 4/7/1998 - Syrian deputy Foreign Minister to visit Turkey
This visit falls in the course of steps taken by the two countries to initiate bilateral dialogue on the background of a Turkish commitment to slow down its military cooperation with Israel and a Syrian commitment to halt campaigns against Turkey. Sudan-Turkey, Politics, 4/7/1998 - Annan did not rule out Israeli-Syrian talks on the Golan
The UN chief said the language of UN resolution 425, concerning the unconditional Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon is very clear, noting he finds no need to reformulate it. Syria-Lebanon-UN, Politics, 4/7/1998 - Libya asks all countries to lift the sanctions
He said the measures were proven to be null and void within the judgment of the International Court of Justice, which has been examining the Lockerbie issue and will rule on the dispute between Libya and the UK and US. Libya, Politics, 4/7/1998 - Egyptian actor calls artists to speak of Israeli-organized terrorism
Renowned Egyptian actor Nour al-Sharir described the Israeli authorities' practices against Arab citizens in the occupied lands as "the ugliest forms of terrorism and racism ever known by humanity." Egypt, Politics, 4/7/1998 - Arab group agrees on project to lift sanctions at IPU meeting Regional-Libya, Politics, 4/7/1998
- Intensive communications by Egypt to save the peace process Regional, Politics, 4/7/1998
- Abdul Meguid to visit Algeria on Sunday
Algeria's Foreign Ministry spokesman said yesterday that Abdul Meguid will hold talks with the Algerian officials in which they will tackle the Middle East peace process, rectifying the Arab atmosphere, and Euro-Mediterranean talks within the meetings to be held in Spain and Italy. Regional-Algeria, Politics, 4/7/1998 - French minister of interior to visit Cairo Egypt-France, Politics, 4/7/1998
- Ross in the region in 10 days
The Israeli mini cabinet will hold during the few coming days intensive talks in preparation for continuing discussions with the US, especially regarding the extent of the second phase of redeployment in the West Bank. Regional-USA, Politics, 4/7/1998 - Syrian, Lebanese presidents discuss the latest developments Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 4/7/1998
- Sheikh Zayed: Distribute lands, don't sell them United Arab Emirates, Politics, 4/7/1998
- Israel - West Bank Israel-Palestine, Politics, 4/7/1998
- Hamas: Israel killed Sharif Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/7/1998
- Algeria - women's rights Algeria, Politics, 4/7/1998
- Is Hamas on the verge of a split?
Awadallah, said the Palestinian government, killed Sharif in part of their feud on who is the boss within the military wing, better known as the Brigades of Izziddin Al Qassam Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/6/1998 - Egyptian tourism minister astonished by US warning on terrorism in Cairo
The US embassy in Cairo warned US citizens in Egypt to take extra care when visiting Egypt or face exposure to terrorist attacks. Egypt-USA, Politics, 4/6/1998 - Iranian President will visit Saudi Arabia
King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia on Sunday met with Iranian Minister of the Interior Abdullah Nouri Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 4/6/1998 - Khartoum to return property to some opposition leaders
Riak Mashar, the head of the coordination council for southern Sudan, announced the intention of a group of southern factions to visit Egypt soon. Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 4/6/1998 - Iraqi minister in Syria after regional tour
he denied news that his talks with President al-Assad dealt with convening a Syrian - Iraqi summit or a pan-Arab summit including Iraq Iraq-Syria, Politics, 4/6/1998 - Palestinians in Israel: on the road to intifada
We were woken from our sleep, we didn't understand what had happened, and suddenly a massive number of policemen appeared and started beating everyone," said Asmahan Sawaed, a 16-year-old girl Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/6/1998 - Khaddam emphatic on Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon
Khaddam said: "If Israel really wants peace, the only way is to commit itself to the principles on which the peace process was based, and to signed peace agreements." Khaddam in this respect referred to the peace accords Israel signed with the Palestinians, but did not implement Syria-Lebanon-France, Politics, 4/6/1998 - Palestine warns Hamas against attacking Israel, identity revealed
According to Palestinian security officers, Adel Awadallah, another chief military operative in Hamas, was the one who himself shot Sharif dead. Awadallah is still on the run and has been wanted by both Israel and the Palestine for several months. Palestine, Politics, 4/6/1998 - Jordanian minister: No water deal with Israel Jordan-Israel, Politics, 4/6/1998
- Intensifying economic cooperation between Egypt and Britain Egypt-UK, Politics, 4/6/1998
- Saeb Erekat briefs AL on the results of Ross tour
Esmat Abdel Meguid, the secretary-general of the Arab League, held a meeting yesterday afternoon, with deputies from the Arab League's member states to discuss and activate resolutions taken by the league's council in its last session on March 24 - 25. Regional-Palestine, Politics, 4/6/1998 - Hrawi: 425 implementation is UN responsibility Lebanon-UN, Politics, 4/6/1998
- Kuwaiti Emir confers with Argentine, Austrian delegations Kuwait-Argentina, Politics, 4/6/1998
- Syrian-Lebanese summit to convene today
The meeting will be attended by Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on the Lebanese side and the Syrian side will include Khaddam and al-Sharaa. Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 4/6/1998 - Jordanians - Palestinians review peace efforts
Jordanian Prime Minister Abdul Salam al-Majali who met with Abbas said "There is still a wide gap between Israel and Palestine" Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 4/6/1998