Arabic News Weekly Edition for Politics, 9/14/1998
Weekly Edition, Politics - Week of September 14, 1998
- Sudan praises Egyptian mediation with the opposition Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 9/19/1998
- Security procedures intensified around Egyptian, US embassies in Kuwait Kuwait-Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/19/1998
- Minister Shaath: Independent Palestine to be announced May 4
Palestinian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Nabil Shaath confirmed that the Palestinian government will not announce the Palestinian state only in the liberated area, but it will cover all Palestinian lands that were occupied in 1967 and its capital, Jerusalem. Palestine, Politics, 9/19/1998 - Zeroual urges preparation for elections to continue the democratic progress
Algerian President Liamine Zeroual asked his government to start preparing for early presidential elections to be held next February. Algeria, Politics, 9/19/1998 - Crown prince calls for rule of law, transparency and sound management
Moroccan Crown Prince Sidi Mohammed stressed the need to rely on the essential values of rule of law, public accountability, transparency, efficiency and a sense of ethics to ensure sound management. Morocco, Politics, 9/19/1998 - Lebanese - Syrian summit to address election issues
Lebanese sources in Cairo stated today that a Lebanese - Syrian summit will be held during the next few hours before the beginning of the constitutional period Tuesday for electing a new president for Lebanon before the end of President Elias Hrawi's term on November 24. Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 9/19/1998 - Palestinian - US summit on Tuesday
A bilateral summit between Palestinian President Yasser Arafat and US President Bill Clinton will be held in New York on Tuesday. Palestine-USA, Politics, 9/19/1998 - Libya resents Arab position on Lockerbie issue, Africans ignore sanctions
Libya expressed its great resentment yesterday toward the resolution issued at the conclusion of the Arab foreign ministers meetings concerning the Lockerbie issue. Libya-Regional, Politics, 9/19/1998 - Iranian foreign minister to meet U.S. officials in New York
Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi is to meet with UN officials and US officials in New York. Iran-USA, Politics, 9/19/1998 - Arab - Interpol to increase cooperation in combating crime
The Arab states are presenting a memorandum of understanding between the council of Arab ministers of interior and Interpol to develop cooperation in combating crime in all its forms, especially organized crime and drug dealing. Regional, Politics, 9/19/1998 - USA urges the two parties to constructively work with Baker
The United States urged the parties to the Sahara issue (Morocco and the Polisario) "to work constructively" with the U.N Secretary-General's Personal Envoy, James Baker to Bring a "Comprehensive conclusion" to the Sahara issue. Morocco, Politics, 9/19/1998 - Security Council extends Sahara mission mandate until October 31
The United Nations Security Council on Friday extended the mandate of the U.N mission for the referendum in the Sahara (Minurso) until next October 31. Morocco, Politics, 9/19/1998 - Lebanese President confers with Iranian, Kuwaiti ministers
Lebanese President Elias Hrawi on Friday in Beirut received Iranian Minister of Culture, Information and Tourism Atallah al-Muhajirani and members of the accompanying delegation. Also present at the meeting was Lebanese Information Minister Basem al-Sabaa. Lebanon-Kuwait, Politics, 9/19/1998 - D'ivoire prime minister starts official visit to Morocco on Sunday
Cote D'Ivoire Prime Minister, Daniel Kablan Duncan, will start on Sunday a 5-day friendship and work visit to Morocco at the invitation of Moroccan peer, Abderrahmane Youssoufi. Morocco-Cote D'Ivoire, Politics, 9/19/1998 - Saudi crown prince in Morocco today Saudi Arabia-Morocco, Politics, 9/19/1998
- Moussa and Vedrine to discuss Egyptian - French initiative in New York Egypt-France, Politics, 9/19/1998
- Sanaa delivers leader of failed coup d'etat to Doha Qatar-Yemen, Politics, 9/19/1998
- Moussa receives Sudanese counterpart in Cairo
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa met yesterday with his Sudanese counterpart Mustafa Othman Ismael in Cairo yesterday. Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 9/18/1998 - Prince Abdullah: Saddam still constitutes danger to the Gulf region
Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz said that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein still constitutes a danger to the Gulf region. Saudi Arabia-Iraq, Politics, 9/18/1998 - Report: Turkish measures expected against Syria
The Kuwaiti daily al-Qabas today quoted sources it described as well-informed in Ankara that the Turkish National Security Council is soon expected to take a decision to carry out measures against Syria. Syria-Turkey, Politics, 9/18/1998 - Egyptian FM: Israeli accusations will not change Egypt's policy
Egypt denied yesterday Israeli accusations that the Egyptian press is antisemetic. On Tuesday Israel issued a fact sheet alleging instances of antisemitism in the Egyptian press. Egypt-Israel, Politics, 9/18/1998 - Iraq asks for details on new UN proposal Iraq-UN, Politics, 9/18/1998
- Mordechai and withdrawal from south Lebanon
Israeli radio said today the Israeli Defense Minister Yitzhak Mordechai has expressed conviction that his initiative aimed at withdrawal from south Lebanon, adheres to UN resolution 425 and which was not proposed by any previous Israeli government, is a practical and serious initiative. Syria-Israel, Politics, 9/18/1998 - Baghdad: US threat to strike Iraq will not make a change
Iraq on Thursday stressed that the threats directed against it from the US on the possibility of striking it if it does not resume cooperation with UN inspectors will "not make a change." Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/18/1998 - Normalization of Moroccan - Algerian ties a strategic option for Morocco
The normalization of relations between Morocco and Algeria is a strategic option for the government of Morocco, spokesman of the Moroccan government said. Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 9/18/1998 - AL council 110th session's final statement Regional, Politics, 9/18/1998
- Jimmy Carter said the US should appologies Sudan, Politics, 9/18/1998
- Syrian president, officials meet with Iranian culture minister
President Hafez al-Assad, received Thursday at al-Chaab palace in Damascus Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Attallah Muhajirani and members of the accompanying delegation. Syria-Iran, Politics, 9/18/1998 - Fatchett: Libya has to abide by UN resolutions
British Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Commonwealth Derek Fatchett said that Libya has to abide by UN resolutions and hand over the two Libyans suspected of being involved in the Lockerbie jet bombing in 1988. Libya-UK, Politics, 9/18/1998 - Eight countries vote for Egypt on dumping issues
Egyptian Minister of Trade and Supply Ahmed Goweili announced yesterday that eight European countries voted in favor of Egypt to oppose the dumping rules imposed against Egypt by the European Union countries on raw textiles. Egypt-European Union, Politics, 9/18/1998 - Arab League hails Moroccan king's efforts for Jerusalem
Foreign ministers of the Arab League member countries praised the efforts made by King Hassan II, chairman of the Jerusalem Committee, to safeguard the holy city. Regional-Morocco, Politics, 9/18/1998 - US Anglican bishop: Christians in Egypt enjoy freedom, peace and security
The priest Victor Makari, the bishop of the Angelic church in the US states of Ohio and California, praised the peace, freedom and security that Christians in Egypt enjoy with Egyptian Moslems. Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/18/1998 - Spain fears more delay in Sahara referendum
Spain voiced fears that the self-determination referendum the United Nations plan to hold in the Sahara would be further delayed. Morocco-West Sahara-Spain, Politics, 9/18/1998 - A message from Arafat to Jordanian crown prince
Well-informed Jordanian sources said that secretary of the PLO executive committee, Mahmoud Abbas, who will arrive in Amman today is carrying a message from Palestinian President Arafat to Jordan's Crown Prince Hassan. Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 9/18/1998 - GCC foreign ministers to meet with international counterparts
Foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council will hold a series of meetings with their counterparts in the countries of the European Union, the USA, China, Japan, Russia, the countries of ASEN group and the group of Rio De Janeiro of Latin America. Gulf, Politics, 9/18/1998 - Yassin: Israel plans to assassinate Hamas leaders Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/18/1998
- Belgian official stress potential of Moroccan-Belgian partnership
Belgian minister of state and chairman of the Liberal Reform Party, Louis Michel, who is leading a delegation to Morocco, said there is major potential in the partnership between his country and Morocco. Morocco-Belgium, Politics, 9/18/1998 - Spain insists cooperation is sole means of averting illegal immigration
The consolidation of relations between Morocco and Spain is "the only useful means" to settle the problem of illegal immigration via the Gibraltar strait, the Spanish Interior Minister said. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 9/18/1998 - Sudan denies sending forces to Kinshasa Sudan, Politics, 9/18/1998
- An Egyptian - Chinese agreement for judicial cooperation Egypt-China, Politics, 9/18/1998
- Arab foreign ministers call for sanctions on Israel, Libya unhappy
At the conclusion of the Arab League council's meetings, the Arab foreign ministers called on the international community to impose sanctions on Israel Regional, Politics, 9/17/1998 - Saudi-French talks to strengthen political, security, economic relations
French President Jacques Chirac on Wednesday held a round of talks with Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz. The talks lasted for more than one hour and were followed by a working supper in which French Foreign Minister Hubert Vedrine and his Saudi counterpart Prince Saud al-Faisal took part. Saudi Arabia-Regional-France, Politics, 9/17/1998 - Syrian FM: Our region does not need alliances, rather just peace
In an inaugural speech, al-Sharaa said the AL council is meeting while general Arab conditions are getting worse, especially toward main Arab issues. He added that the peace process, which was launched in Madrid in 1991, has lost credibility due to the current Israeli position which has changed the concept of peace. Syria-Regional, Politics, 9/17/1998 - Zeroual resumes consultations to appoint a new prime minister
Algerian President Liamine Zeroual is resuming consultations he started Tuesday with important Algerian political figures. Algeria, Politics, 9/17/1998 - Baghdad approves halting cooperation with UNSCOM
The Iraqi leadership on Wednesday approved the recommendation of the Nations Council (parliament) providing for halting cooperation with the UN committee in charge of eliminating weapons of mass destruction in Iraq (UNSCOM) and the International Atomic Energy Agency. Iraq-UN, Politics, 9/17/1998 - UN report supports Algerian government's efforts to fight violence
"Terrorism has been condemned outright by the international community and is illegal under international law. Algeria deserves the support of the international community in its efforts to combat this phenomenon," the report said. However, it cautioned that, "Efforts to combat terrorism must take place within the framework of legality, proportionality, and respect for the fundamental human rights of the Algerian population." Algeria, Politics, 9/17/1998 - Al-Assad confers with Berri, Lebanese elections at center of talks
The Lebanese political sources expected an invitation to be extended to Lebanese President Elias Hrawi for a summit meeting with President al-Assad within two days on the one hand and to prepare the atmosphere to amend article 49 of the Lebanese constitution in its third item Lebanon, Politics, 9/17/1998 - Two Moroccan parties to merge
Two Moroccan Political parties, the Party for Progress and Socialism (PPS) and the Socialist Democratic Party (PSD) will become one party shortly, PPS Secretary General, Smail Alaoui announced. Morocco, Politics, 9/17/1998 - France will not extradite Shayler to Libya
The French Foreign Ministry's spokesperson said France would not turn former British intelligence agent David Shayler over to Libya or allow him to be questioned by Libyan officials. Libya-France, Politics, 9/17/1998 - Egyptian FM: Alliance between Turkey and Israel is harmful
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa highlighted the importance of the meetings of the 110th session of the Arab League council regarding the critical subjects raised in the meeting that affect peace and the stability in the area. Egypt, Politics, 9/17/1998 - Blair supports the announcement of Palestinian state
British Prime Minister Tony Blair has asserted his country's support for the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, including their right to establish their own independent state. Regional-UK, Politics, 9/17/1998 - Khartoum: Withdrawing Sudanese diplomatic missions from US does not mean boycotting relations
Sudan's Foreign Minister Mustafa Othman Ismael has asserted that the withdrawal of Sudanese diplomatic missions from Washington and US diplomatic missions from Khartoum does not mean boycotting relations between the countries. Sudan, Politics, 9/17/1998 - Morocco-US relations rich in historic moments, says US Congressman Collins
Collins added that in addition to Rabat, he also visited Marrakesh, the city where the American Republic signed in 1786 its first treaty ever concluded with another nation that is still in force. Morocco-USA, Politics, 9/17/1998 - French - Moroccan relations Morocco-France, Politics, 9/17/1998
- Jordan PM submits policy to legislature Jordan, Politics, 9/17/1998
- Report: Zeroual forced out
Sources told a London-based newspaper that Algerian President Liamine Zeroual was forced to resign and organize early presidential elections. Algeria, Politics, 9/17/1998 - Moroccan party says eligible population should vote in Sahara referendum
The Moroccan nationalist Istiqlal Party (PI), which is represented in the government, insisted that Moroccans will never accept that the eligible population is denied the right to take part in the upcoming self-rule referendum in Morocco's southern provinces. Morocco-West Sahara, Politics, 9/17/1998 - Damascus asks for Jordanian cooperation to prevent entry of Israeli goods Syria-Jordan, Politics, 9/17/1998
- European - Mediterranean joint work plan for combating terrorism Regional-Egypt, Politics, 9/17/1998
- Middle East manager at British foreign office to start Egypt visit Saturday Egypt-UK, Politics, 9/17/1998
- President al-Assad sends condolences on assassination of Iranian diplomats Syria-Iran, Politics, 9/17/1998
- Mayor of Tel Aviv calls for withdrawal from south Lebanon Israel-Lebanon, Politics, 9/17/1998
- Syrians permitted into Iraq without visa Iraq-Syria, Politics, 9/16/1998
- Moussa to address peace, terrorism, and nuclear issues at the UN session
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa is to leave Cairo on Friday to head Egypt's delegation at the meetings of the new session of the United Nations General Assembly, which began its three-month session on September 9. Egypt-UN, Politics, 9/16/1998 - Algerian ruling party to specify date for its conference
The Algerian Democratic National Rally will announce on Thursday the date on which it will convene its conference to elect the party's head who will be the party's candidate in the upcoming presidential elections. Algeria, Politics, 9/16/1998 - Arab League says no hope for peace while Netanyahu is in office
The report of the ArabLeague's secretary general confirmed that the AL is pessimistic toward the future of the Middle East peace process under the current Israeli government headed by Prime Minister Netanyahu. Regional, Politics, 9/16/1998 - Palestine: Ross failed in his mission
Palestinian and Israeli sources said that US peace process coordinator Dennis Ross has failed to achieve any progress in his current negotiations with the two sides during the past six days. Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 9/16/1998 - Fighting breaks out between warring factions in Somalia
More than 14 persons were killed and another 18 reported as wounded following renewed confrontations between two warring factions in Somalia during the few past days. Somalia, Politics, 9/16/1998 - Libya wants real support from Arab League in lifting sanctions
Libya called yesterday on the Arab League council, which began its works today, to help lift the international sanctions imposed on it. Libya-Regional, Politics, 9/16/1998 - Rubin: US watching Iraqi situation closely Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/16/1998
- Palestinian official blames Netanyahu for killing Awadallah
The Palestinian official responsible for preventive security in the Gaza Strip, Muhammad Dahlan, held Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu responsible for the deaths last Thursday by the Israeli army of brothers Imad and Adel Awadallah, both Hamas officials. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/16/1998 - GCC marine force leaders meet in Manama Gulf, Politics, 9/16/1998
- Israeli defense minister to visit Greece
The Greek Foreign Ministry has announced that the Israeli Defense Minister Yitzhak Mordechai will visit Athens in October or November, at a time when Greece has escalated its warnings and condemnation against the grave consequences of the Turkish-Israeli alliance on the region. Israel, Politics, 9/16/1998 - Ross in Jordan today Jordan-USA, Politics, 9/16/1998
- Frachett: British asylum laws fine Regional-UK, Politics, 9/16/1998
- Israel permits Palestinian workers to enter Israel
The Israeli authorities this morning permitted some 5,000 Palestinian workers from the Gaza Strip and another 2,000 from the West Bank to cross into Israel to work in compliance with measures for lifting the partially-imposed military closure against the two areas. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/16/1998 - New Indian ambassador in Cairo says non-proliferation treaty is unjust
The new Indian ambassador in Cairo, Chief Shanker, confirmed during his visit to the Egyptian opposing Wafd Party that the nuclear non-proliferation treaty is incomprehensive and unjust, saying that it threatens the rights of the third-world countries, adding that India is very proud of its opposition to this treaty and wants the world to be free in its choice. Egypt-India, Politics, 9/16/1998 - Egypt asks Israel to abide by obligations Egypt-Regional, Politics, 9/16/1998
- UN chief confers with Iraqi deputy premier Iraq-UN, Politics, 9/16/1998
- First municipal election campaign in Doha - Qatar
Doha is currently witnessing wide preparations for the general municipal elections to take place for the first time on February 1, 1999 to choose 29 members to serve four-year terms. Qatar, Politics, 9/15/1998 - Fact-finding UN committee on Algeria issues report, human rights and economy addressed
The report recommended final methods and a mechanism for creating a program for cooperation and solidarity with Algeria seeking to treat problems. The report also stressed the necessity of supporting Algeria during its economic problems and warned that the deterioration of the situation in Algeria would have a negative effect on the Mediterranean, Europe and the international community. Algeria, Politics, 9/15/1998 - Candidate for Lebanon's presidency to visit Damascus
Candidate for Lebanon's presidency, Butros Harb, stated that he will visit Damascus soon for consultations concerning the presidential elections. Lebanon, Politics, 9/15/1998 - Saudi Arabia appeals to Iran and Afghanistan to maintain self-control
Saudi Arabia has once again held Israel responsible for the impasse in the Middle East peace process. It urged the international community to take tough measures against the repeated Israeli measures in Southern Lebanon and its western Bekaa. Saudi Arabia-Regional, Politics, 9/15/1998 - Many issues face Arab ministers at Arab League meeting tomorrow
The Arab League council is going to hold a hot session on Wednesday, discussing 37 articles among Arab foreign ministers, chaired by Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa. Regional, Politics, 9/15/1998 - Barzani and Talibani meet in Washington
Leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party Massoud Barzani said in a statement to the United Arab Emirates daily al-Itihad that the currently-proposed US project in the US congress that provides for reactivating the Iraqi opposition is "a dead before birth project." Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/15/1998 - Arab League has no comments about Libyan decision to cancel Ministry of Arab Unity
The Arab league said Libya's decision to disband its Ministry of Arab Unity taken by its minister Juma Fazani is a decision of its own, and there is nothing to be discussed in this matter. Libya-Regional, Politics, 9/15/1998 - Israeli jails permit visits from Jordanian detainees' families
Jordanian Minister of Information Nasser Joudah announced arrangements for visits by families of 14 Jordanian detainees referred to by Israel as security prisoners. Jordan-Israel, Politics, 9/15/1998 - Kuwaiti President meets with GCC secretary Gulf-Kuwait, Politics, 9/15/1998
- Bahraini ruler confers with British foreign secretary Bahrain-UK, Politics, 9/15/1998
- UAE President, Mubarak review bilateral relations United Arab Emirates-Egypt, Politics, 9/15/1998
- Lebanese President, officials confer with Monacan prince Lebanon-Monaco, Politics, 9/15/1998
- Berri says he will not start amendment initiative Lebanon, Politics, 9/15/1998
- Arab League discusses Somali crisis
The Arab sevenfold committee concerned with the Somali crisis discussed yesterday methods of providing financial and political support for coordinating the efforts exerted by some regional countries like Eritrea, regional concerned organizations like the Organization of African Unity, the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the United Nations. Somalia-Regional, Politics, 9/15/1998 - Vedrine in Rabat today
French Foreign Minister Hubert Vedrine is starting today paying a visit to Morocco at the invitation of his Moroccan counterpart, Abdellatif Filali. Morocco-France, Politics, 9/15/1998 - Libya demands investigation of former British foreign minister Libya, Politics, 9/15/1998
- Saudi crown prince guest of British Queen Saudi Arabia-UK, Politics, 9/15/1998
- Iran culture minister arrives in Damascus
Iranian Minister of Culture and National Guidance Attalluh al-Mahajirani, who is also the official spokesman for the Iranian government, arrived along with an accompanying delegation in Damascus on Monday, to begin a three-day official visit to Syria at the invitation of the Syrian Culture Minister Najah al-Attar. Syria-Iran, Politics, 9/15/1998 - Algerian sources: Zeroual exposed to pressure
Algerian Nation's Council member Yehia El-Din Eimiro, a supporter of Algerian President Liamine Zeroual, said that Zeroual has been exposed to constant pressure, and the president had to choose either to resign and create a crisis or call for early elections to allow a peaceful atmosphere for the transition of authority. Algeria, Politics, 9/14/1998 - King Hussein takes measures to open up Jordan to opposition views
A royal decree was issued in Oman yesterday appointing former prime ministers Tahir al-Masri and Ahmed Obidat as members in the council of nobles after they were excluded from the council's members because of their opposition to some government polices. Jordan, Politics, 9/14/1998 - Syrian - Jordanian meeting in Damascus
The Jordanian daily al-Rai published in Amman on Sunday said that the Syrian-Jordanian joint industrial committee will convene a meeting in Damascus in the middle of September. Jordan-Syria, Politics, 9/14/1998 - Iraqi National Council convenes extraordinary session
The Iraqi National Council today held an extraordinary session to discuss the decision taken by the UN Security Council to suspending periodical revisions of the sanctions imposed on Iraq. Iraq, Politics, 9/14/1998 - Bashir intends to resume normalization of relations with Egypt, Egyptian aid received
Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir announced his determination to remove the tensions between his country and Egypt and said that the issue will be discussed with his foreign minister. Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 9/14/1998 - Libya is upset and cancels Arab unity secretariat
The Libyan news agency JANA reported that Tripoli decided on Sunday to cancel the "Arab unity secretariat" in compliance with its "affiliation to the African continent." Libya, Politics, 9/14/1998 - Iranian agreement with Taleban to transport diplomats' bodies
Iranian sources confirmed to ArabicNews.com that Iran has signed an agreement with the Taleban's movement to transport the bodies of the nine Iranian diplomats who were killed in Mezar al-Sherif. Iran-Afghanistan, Politics, 9/14/1998 - President al-Assad postpones visit to Russia
Well-informed sources in Damascus told the Lebanese daily al-Nahar on Sunday that President Hafez al-Assad's visit to Russia, scheduled to be held during autumn, was postponed. Syria-Russia, Politics, 9/14/1998 - Aideed visits Sanaa to initiate a Yemeni reconciliation
The chief of the Somali National Alliance, Hussein Aideed, left Addis Ababa today for Sanaa after a visit that lasted more than three weeks in which he held interviews with Ethiopian officials topped by Prime Minister Meles Zenawi. North Africa-Ethiopia, Politics, 9/14/1998 - Syria denies contacts to rally against Turkish-Israeli alliance
Well-informed Syrian sources have denied a report by an Arab news agency on Sunday that Damascus decided to make contacts and urgent intensive contacts with Egypt, Iran, Iraq and Greece and other regional and international decision-making capitals to brief these sides on the atmospheres resulting from the Turkish-Israeli alliance. Syria, Politics, 9/14/1998 - Cairo criticizes participation of a wanted person in Qatari TV program
Signs of a Qatari - Egyptian crisis surfaced as official circles in Cairo expressed their anger that the Qatari government allowed an Egyptian Islamic activist, sentenced to death in absentia in Egypt, to enter Qatari territories to participate in the television program "The Other Direction" broadcast by El-Jazira channel last Tuesday evening. Egypt-Qatar, Politics, 9/14/1998 - Syria facilitated right of asylum for Algerian citizen in Norway
A Syrian source in Cairo denied today that the Syrian authorities delivered Algerian Islamic intellectual El-Tayeb Bargout to the Algerian authorities when they delivered 22 Islamists at the beginning of the current year. Algeria, Politics, 9/14/1998 - Saudi successor to meet with Blair tomorrow, to head to Washington
Saudi Crown Prince Abdallah Bin Abdul Aziz will visit Britain to meet with the queen at Balmoral in Scotland and with Prince Charles. Saudi Arabia-UK, Politics, 9/14/1998 - Jezzine town in south Lebanon stages sit-in against militia permits
During the two-hour sit-in, leaflets calling on the people of the town not to carry militia permits even if they had to remain housebound were circulated. Lebanon, Politics, 9/14/1998 - Three Arab asylum-seekers in Britain under fire
The French news bulletin "Top Urgent" said on Sunday that the campaign to take tougher measures targeting Islamists who are asylum seekers in Britain aims at the top three prominent figures representing extremist movements. Regional-UK, Politics, 9/14/1998 - Kuwaiti aid for Sudan Kuwait-Sudan, Politics, 9/14/1998
- Kuwait, Tanzania reviewed relations Kuwait-Tanzania, Politics, 9/14/1998
- Hariri to visit US for UN session Lebanon, Politics, 9/14/1998
- Jordan - expatriates Jordan, Politics, 9/14/1998
- Israeli leftist leader accuses Netanyahu of lying, demands his resignation
Leader of the Israeli leftist Meritz party, Yossi Sarid, accused Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of lying and demanded the resignation of the government and the prime minister, Israeli radio reported on Sunday. Israel, Politics, 9/14/1998 - Belgian legislators and ministers start visit to Morocco
A group of Belgian ministers and legislators, members of the Liberal Party (PRL), started Sunday a four-day visit to Morocco at the invitation of Moroccan centrist party the National Rally of Independents (RNI). Morocco-Belgium, Politics, 9/14/1998 - 110th session of Arab foreign ministers starts Wednesday
Arab League Secretary-General Esmat Abdul Meguid will inaugurate the 110th session of the Arab foreign ministers in the permanent headquarters of the Arab League's general trusteeship on Wednesday in Cairo. Regional, Politics, 9/14/1998 - Chad's foreign minister to arrive tomorrow in Cairo
Chadian Foreign Minister Mohamed Saleh El-Nadif, is to arrive tomorrow in Cairo carrying a message from the president of Chad, Idriss Deby, to Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak. Egypt-Chad, Politics, 9/14/1998 - Committee meets today on Egyptian - French peace initiative
The meeting of the Egyptian - French committee will begin today in Paris to prepare for the international conference regarding the faltering peace process at the initiative of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and French President Jacques Chirac. Egypt-Regional-France, Politics, 9/14/1998 - Mubarak confers with Ross Egypt-Regional-USA, Politics, 9/14/1998
- Jordan denies receiving invitation to participate in Israeli-Turkish maneuvers Jordan, Politics, 9/14/1998