Arabic News Weekly Edition for Politics, 11/23/1998
Weekly Edition, Politics - Week of November 23, 1998
- Syrian People's Assembly elections next few days
Preparations for Syria's People's Assembly elections are underway, covering all Syrian provinces. In Damascus one can see pictures of the candidates hung on the city's main streets and its ancient markets with each candidate's work plan pledging to improve the country economically. Syria, Politics, 11/27/1998 - Clinton trip announced, Shalala to visit Beirut to assert importance of Lebanese-US
The White House press secretary announced Friday that US President Bill Clinton will travel to the Middle East on December 12-15. Regional-Israel-USA, Politics, 11/27/1998 - International colloquy on emigration adopts Tangier Declaration
The Tangier declaration draws attention to the contradictions of globalization which imposes the lowering of barriers to the movement of capitals and goods and at the same time limits the freedom of movement of persons. Morocco-Morocco, Politics, 11/27/1998 - Participation in Moroccan health workers' strike is high
Sources in the Moroccan union that implemented a strike yesterday in the health sector stated that the percentage of participants in the strike was high. Morocco, Politics, 11/27/1998 - Mubarak to visit Ankara in the first week of December Egypt-Turkey, Politics, 11/27/1998
- Qatari voting lists released Qatar, Politics, 11/27/1998
- Report: Mossad behind destroying London Israeli embassy in 1994
The British daily "The Independent" on Thursday unveiled important information on spying attempts made by the Israeli Mossad and operations targeting the destruction of Israeli embassies abroad. Israel, Politics, 11/27/1998 - Economic accord between Egypt and Nigeria Egypt-Nigeria, Politics, 11/27/1998
- Mubarak, Chirac: cautious optimism toward peace
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa has asserted that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and French President Jacques Chirac discussed during their meeting in Paris on Thursday issues relating to the Middle East peace process and the situation in the region and in the African continent. Egypt-Israel-France, Politics, 11/27/1998 - Israeli occupation turns Jerusalem into tension spot, King Hassan says
History also teaches us that all the forms of domination and arrogance and the substitution of the force of justice and equity with the logic of force remain precarious and doomed to vanish, King Hassan II said Regional-Morocco, Politics, 11/27/1998 - Syrian defense minister calls for preserving Arab rights
At the directive of Syrian President Hafez al-Assad, the Syrian Army 'scommander in chief, Deputy Premier and Defense Minister Lt. Gen. Mustafa Tlass on Thursday visited one of the Syrian fighting formations. Syria, Politics, 11/27/1998 - France - Africa leaders discuss continental issues
The problems related to security, main topic of the summit, were debated during the informal meeting, with a special focus on conflicts prevention, peace keeping mechanisms, refugees problems and post-conflicts reconstruction. North Africa-France, Politics, 11/27/1998 - Cook, Netanyahu discuss peace process
UK Foreign Secretary Robin Cook met yesterday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in London to discuss the Middle East peace process. Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 11/27/1998 - Morocco says no deadline set to answer Annan's proposals on Sahara
Morocco on Thursday said no deadline was set to respond to the proposals made by the U.N. Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, for the relaunching of the U.N. settlement plan in the Sahara. Morocco-UN, Politics, 11/27/1998 - British understanding for Lebanese, Syrian tracks' cohesion
Lebanese Foreign Minister Fares Boueiz on Thursday received a message from British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook, delivered by the British ambassador to Lebanon and relating to developments in the Middle East peace process. Lebanon-UK, Politics, 11/27/1998 - Libyan sanctions to be broken by Morrocans
A delegation of Moroccan political parties represented in the Parliament will fly this Friday to Libya aboard an airliner to express solidarity with the Libyan people facing "an unfair embargo." Morocco-Libya, Politics, 11/27/1998 - Tehran: No problems hindering normalization of relations with Egypt
Iranian Vice President Masouma Ibtikar has asserted that there are "no problems which prevent normalization of Iranian-Egyptian relations." Egypt-Iran, Politics, 11/27/1998 - British lord to visit Egypt at Coptic invitation
The al-Saeed Society for Catholic Copts on Thursday announced that a British lord who had threatened of launching a campaign against tourism in Egypt in retaliation to " torturing the Copts" will visit Egypt in order to become acquainted with conditions of the Copts there. Egypt, Politics, 11/27/1998 - Egyptian intellectuals, artists stress boycott of Israel
Egyptian intellectuals and artists have called for boycotting cultural and artistic festivals and festivities in which Israel takes part. Israeli Army Radio said that officials responsible for one of artistic festivals currently being held in Cairo refused Israel's participation, especially after they found out that the Israeli delegation wants to screen films shot and produced in Israel which they considered to be immoral. Egypt-Israel, Politics, 11/27/1998 - OICC exempts Palestinians from membership fees Palestine-Regional, Politics, 11/27/1998
- Iraq: We will continue fighting demands Iraq-UN, Politics, 11/27/1998
- More Falasha arrive in occupied Palestine Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/27/1998
- Algerian al-Nahda movement to take part in Presidential elections Algeria, Politics, 11/27/1998
- Iraqi labor union chief: Baghdad is ready to settle disputes with Kuwait Kuwait, Politics, 11/26/1998
- Yemeni Sheikh accuses Saudi Arabia of trying to assassinate him
Yemeni tribal leader Sheikh Muhammad Bin Shaje, whose house was targeted by a car bomb on Tuesday accused Saudi Arabia of trying to kill him. Yemen, Politics, 11/26/1998 - Israeli nuclear waste shipped to Mauritania, opposition leader
A Mauritanian opposition leader announced on Wednesday that planes loaded with Israeli nuclear wastes had landed in the Tidjika airport in north-central Mauritania. Mauritania-Israel, Politics, 11/26/1998 - King Fahd: Beginning of Wye accord implementation is something positive
Saudi Arabia's King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz described the portions of the Wye River accord that were implemented as positive and important, saying that the implementation should be followed by other steps, especially regarding Jerusalem. Saudi Arabia-Regional, Politics, 11/26/1998 - Netanyahu aide indicates efforts to revive Syrian - Israeli track
A prominent aide for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday noted that efforts are being exerted to revive the suspended peace talks with Syria, adding that, "Israel may accept a middle solution concerning the Golan Heights." Syria-Israel, Politics, 11/26/1998 - On the assassination attempt of Iraqi vice President
The British daily The Independent said on Wednesday that "riddles" surround the unsuccessful assassination attempt against Iraqi Vice President Izzat Ibrahim in the city of Karbalaa three days ago. Iraq, Politics, 11/26/1998 - Yemen - Saudi Arabia seek to settle border problem, says Saudi minister
Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Nayef Bin Abdul Aziz announced that the leaders of Yemen and Saudi Arabia are arrive at an accord on any dispute in the border issue, considering the mutual interests between the two countries. Saudi Arabia-Yemen, Politics, 11/26/1998 - Lahoud begins process of forming new government
Just after one day of his inauguration, President Emil Lahoud of Lebanon met on Wednesday with outgoing Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, who is expected to be invited to form the next Lebanese government. Lebanon, Politics, 11/26/1998 - Libya prepares to hand over Lockerbie suspects
A British daily said on Wednesday that the Libyan government has recently arrested and put in prison three senior Libyan intelligence officers in Tripoli in the context of a series of measures relating to Libya's preparations to hand over the two suspects in the Lockerbie case to be tried in Holland. Libya, Politics, 11/26/1998 - Morocco is attached to Iraq's unity and territorial integrity
"Morocco is attached to the unity and territorial integrity of Iraq," Mohamed Jalal Essaid said at a meeting with a delegation from the Iraqi National Council (Parliament), led by Hussein Gacem Nadaoui. Morocco-Iraq, Politics, 11/26/1998 - Egypt: Middle East peace without Syria unattainable
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has asserted that Syria is a main party to the Middle East peace process, adding that without Syria peace is not attainable and stability will not be ensured in the region. Egypt-Regional, Politics, 11/26/1998 - El-Mahdi rejects political multiplicity law in Sudan
Former Sudanese prime minister and chief of opposition Ummah party El-Sadek El-Mahdi said he opposes the law for political multiplicity ratified by the Sudanese parliament on Tuesday. Sudan, Politics, 11/26/1998 - UN Security Council extends UNDOF in the Golan
The UN Security Council on Wednesday extended its mandate for the UNDOF in the Golan for another six months. UN resolution no. 1211, which provides for extending for UNDOF in the Golan until May 31, 1999 at a strength of 1,050 men, was unanimously approved. Syria-Israel-UN, Politics, 11/26/1998 - Morocco hosts international conference on Jerusalem
An international conference opens this Thursday here to look into the present situation in Jerusalem and the religious co-existence which prevailed during the Islamic reign in the holy city. Regional, Politics, 11/26/1998 - International socialist backs Annan's efforts to settle Sahara issue
The International Socialist association voiced backing to the efforts made by the U.N. secretary-general for the settlement of the Sahara issue. Morocco, Politics, 11/26/1998 - Britain intends to reschedule 25 million pounds in Moroccan debt
The chairman of the British Overseas Trade Board announced that London intends to reschedule 25 million pounds in Moroccan debt owed to Britain. Morocco-UK, Politics, 11/26/1998 - Saho Arafa: I feel proud of Gaza airport Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 11/26/1998
- The Egyptian refused to allow the Israelis to inspect their airplane in Gaza Egypt, Politics, 11/26/1998
- Qatar to host Arabsat in 2000 Qatar-Regional, Politics, 11/26/1998
- UNRWA short of funding Palestine-Regional-UN, Politics, 11/26/1998
- Shalala to visit Lebanon Lebanon-USA, Politics, 11/26/1998
- Turkey gives up its demand in Ocalan Syria, Politics, 11/26/1998
- Syrian FM discusses Middle East developments with Danish minister Syria-Denmark, Politics, 11/26/1998
- Libyan, Malawian presidents discuss African issues Libya-Malawi, Politics, 11/26/1998
- Israeli FM to visit Moscow Israel-Russia, Politics, 11/26/1998
- President Mubarak confers with Bush Egypt-USA, Politics, 11/26/1998
- New collective funeral for Iraqi children
Baghdad on Tuesday held a collective funeral for 31 children who died as a result of a food and medicine shortage due to the continued UN sanctions imposed on Iraq for 8 years. Iraq, Politics, 11/25/1998 - Arafat meets with Mubarak in Paris
Mubarak will meet upon his arrival in France with Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, who is paying an official visit to Paris during which he will meet with French President Jacques Chirac and Prime Minister Lionel Jospin. Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 11/25/1998 - New Lebanese president pledges strengthening ties with Syria and rule of law
Lebanese President-elect Emile Lahoud was sworn in on Tuesday as the new president of Lebanon. The swearing-in ceremony was held during a special session of the Lebanese Parliament, chaired by Speaker Nabih Berri. Lebanon, Politics, 11/25/1998 - Syrian president congratulates Lahoud
A phone call was made on Tuesday night by Syrian President Hafez al-Assad to the newly sworn-in Lebanese President Emile Lahoud, who thanked al-Assad for his congratulations on the occasion of the beginning of his presidency. Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 11/25/1998 - Sudanese president urges UN to prevent Washington from obstructing peace
Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir called on the UN to prevent the United States and other countries from obstructing peace in southern Sudan. Sudan-UN, Politics, 11/25/1998 - Diplomatic reshuffle covers 25 Iraqi diplomats
An Iraqi official announced on Tuesday that the Iraqi government on Tuesday made huge diplomatic changes. The change covered the post of its ambassadors to the UN in New York and Geneva, Nizar Hamdoun and Barazan al-Takrity, President Saddam Hussein's half brother. Iraq, Politics, 11/25/1998 - Iranian president praises cooperation with Saudi Arabia
Iranian President Muhammad Khatami has called for Saudi-Iranian cooperation in order to "give a bright picture about Islam to the world." Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 11/25/1998 - Iraqi opposition to present Saddam Hussien before international court
The representative of the higher council of the Islamic revolution in Iraq, Hamid al-Bayati, stated in an interview that presenting the Iraqi President Saddam Hussein before an international court was one of the issues debated in the meeting of the opposition Iraqi organizations on Monday in London along with British officials. Iraq, Politics, 11/25/1998 - Iraq accuses the US of trying to kneel down its people
Iraqi Deputy Premier Tariq Aziz has accused the US of seeking to kneel down Iraq through threats to continue resorting to using of force against it. Iraq-UN, Politics, 11/25/1998 - Egypt, Ethiopia for restoring peace to Somalia
Egypt and Ethiopia on Tuesday asserted their determination to coordinate efforts in order to restore peace to Somalia, which is continuing to witness armed conflicts. Egypt-Ethiopia, Politics, 11/25/1998 - Lebanon files new complaint against Israel
Lebanon has officially lodged a complaint with the April Understanding Monitoring Committee against Israel over its bombardment of Kfar Tabnit and Nabatiyeh al-Fawqa towns. Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 11/25/1998 - Arab League chief to visit Vatican
Arab League Secretary-General Esmat Abdul Meguid will begin a three-day visit to Vatican on December 17, during which he will meet with Pope John Paul II for talks concerning the question of Jerusalem. Regional, Politics, 11/25/1998 - German minister: Saddam Hussein a political gangster Iraq-Germany, Politics, 11/25/1998
- Netanyahu and Levy working on reconciliation Israel, Politics, 11/25/1998
- Bahraini Shura condmens terror plot Bahrain, Politics, 11/25/1998
- Sheikh Zayed calls on UAE citizens to work United Arab Emirates, Politics, 11/25/1998
- Moroccan interior minister in Bucharest this Wednesday Morocco-Romania, Politics, 11/25/1998
- Morocco and Tunisia to step up higher education cooperation Morocco-Tunisia, Politics, 11/25/1998
- Socialist association backs Morocco's alternation program
The council of the international socialist association, which wound up works here on Tuesday, expressed backing to the program of the Moroccan socialist-led government. Morocco, Politics, 11/25/1998 - King Hassan receives Mauritanian envoy Morocco-Mauritania, Politics, 11/25/1998
- Jimmy Carter backs establishment of Palestinian state
Former US President Jimmy Carter emphasized the importance of establishing a Palestinian state in a lecture delivered at the Omani Diplomatic Institute at Muscat during Carter's visit to Oman, which concluded yesterday. Palestine-USA, Politics, 11/25/1998 - Opening land borders between Libya and Chad Libya-Chad, Politics, 11/25/1998
- Palestinian - Egyptian discussions on the margin of opening Gaza airport
The Egyptian delegation participating in Palestinian celebrations of the opening of Gaza International Airport met with Palestinian writers, intellectuals, reporters and artists. Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 11/25/1998 - Kuwait urges Iraq not to stir crisis with the UN Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 11/25/1998
- During the Syrian-Turkish crisis; Morocco refused to receive Yilmaz Morocco-Turkey, Politics, 11/25/1998
- Sudan for political pluralism Sudan, Politics, 11/25/1998
- Yemeni President confers with the Saudi minister of the interior Yemen-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 11/25/1998
- A message from Senegal President to Saudi crown prince Saudi Arabia-Senegal, Politics, 11/25/1998
- Egypt, Zimbabwe for boosting bilateral relations Egypt-Zimbabwe, Politics, 11/25/1998
- A message to Kuwaiti Emir from Blair Kuwait-UK, Politics, 11/25/1998
- Iran will not cooperate with the US to topple Saddam Hussien Iraq-Iran, Politics, 11/25/1998
- Explosion near German embassy in Sanaa
A bomb explosion in a car stationed in front of the German embassy in the Yemeni capital on Tuesday resulted in the deaths of three persons and wounded several others. Yemen, Politics, 11/25/1998 - President Lahoud assumes power in Lebanon Lebanon, Politics, 11/24/1998
- Ethiopian - Egyptian talks Egypt-Ethiopia, Politics, 11/24/1998
- Palestine calls for Arab League support in Jerusalem talks
The Palestinian authorities called on the Arab League to launch an Arab, Islamic and international campaign aimed at supporting the Palestinian position ahead of final-status talks concerning the holy city of Jerusalem. Palestine, Politics, 11/24/1998 - Algeria denies receiving Moroccan letter through Arafat
Algeria denied on Monday news that Palestinian President Yasser Arafat has conveyed a letter to president Liamine Zeroual from Moroccan premier Abderrahmane Youssoufi. Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 11/24/1998 - Chadian - Libyan borders reopen Libya-Chad, Politics, 11/24/1998
- Iraqi opposition conference convened in London
A conference for the Iraqi opposition was opened in London on Monday with the participation of some 10 groups to discuss means of eliminating disputes among them as well as in preparation for coming activities aimed at toppling the Iraqi government led by President Saddam Hussein. Iraq-UK, Politics, 11/24/1998 - Syria, Jordan sign al-Yarmouk river water agreement
The report of the joint Syrian-Jordanian Committee on water was signed on Monday by Syrian Deputy Minister of Irrigation Barakat Hadid and the Jordanian side was led by the secretary general of the Jordanian Valley Authority, Dureid Mahasneh. Jordan-Syria, Politics, 11/24/1998 - Tunis denies human rights violations
Tunisia on Monday strongly criticized a report by the UN anti-torture committee which accused the Tunisian authorities of practicing torture or ensuring a cover for it. Tunisia, Politics, 11/24/1998 - Prince Nayef in Yemen: no need for arbitration
Saudi Minister of the Interior Prince Nayef Bin Abdul Aziz on Monday started a visit to Yemen, during which he will convey to Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh a message from King Fahd. Saudi Arabia-Yemen, Politics, 11/24/1998 - Amr Moussa informs Mubarak about his Gulf tour Egypt-Gulf, Politics, 11/24/1998
- Moroccan premier to visit China in December accompanied by business delegation
Moroccan Prime Minister Abderrahmane Youssoufi will pay an official visit to China next December 3-8. Morocco-China, Politics, 11/24/1998 - Qatar to have largest US military warehouse
The US is currently building in Qatar its largest storage base for military equipment abroad Qatar-USA, Politics, 11/24/1998 - Arab justice ministers conclude meetings in Damascus
At the conclusion of their three-day meetings on Monday in Damascus, chaired by the Saudi minister of Justice Dr. Abdullah Bin Muhammad Ibrahim al-Sheikh, the bureau of the Arab Justice ministers released a statement underlining the importance of drawing up a mechanism to carry out the "Arab anti-terrorism pact" approved by the councils of Arab ministers of the Interior and Justice at their recent joint meetings. Regional, Politics, 11/24/1998 - Kuwaiti - Egyptian statement on joint higher committee's first session
In a joint press conference on works of the first session of the joint higher committee between the state of Kuwait and Egypt, which concluded its meetings on Monday, the two sides expressed total desire to commit to and work according to the content of the recent Arab summit. Egypt-Kuwait, Politics, 11/24/1998 - Iranian extremists attack US tourists
The Iranian group Fadaeyat Islam claimed responsibility for launching an attack on a delegation of American tourists who were staying at the Hilton Hotel in Tehran. Iran-USA, Politics, 11/24/1998 - Kuwaiti president receives Gulf states' secretary general
Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah on Monday in Kuwait received the secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Sheikh Jamil al-Hujeilan. Gulf-Kuwait, Politics, 11/24/1998 - UN asked to halt Israeli aggressions against Lebanon
Arab League Secretary-General Esmat Abdul Meguid has asked UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan to intensify efforts and make urgent contacts with the representatives of the UN Security Council's member states to force Israel to halt all aggressive acts against the Lebanese people. Regional-Lebanon, Politics, 11/24/1998 - UN Security Council reform Regional-UN, Politics, 11/24/1998
- Cohen - UNSCOM Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/24/1998
- Islamic Jihad's secretary general: There will be no Palestinian civil war Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/24/1998
- Khartoum announces end of disarming southern factions Sudan, Politics, 11/24/1998
- Tunisian higher education minister in Morocco
Tunisian Higher Education minister, Dali El Jazi, arrived Monday here for talks with Moroccan officials on ways of boosting partnership between the two countries in academic studies, university management and related sectors. Tunisia-Morocco, Politics, 11/24/1998 - Morocco calls industrialized countries to protect immigrants
Moroccan minister of human rights, Mohamed Aujjar, called Monday industrialized countries to adhered to the 1990 international convention on the protection of immigrants and their relatives. Morocco, Politics, 11/24/1998 - Nehnah may be nominated for Algerian presidency Algeria, Politics, 11/24/1998
- Annan to visit Algeria next week Algeria-West Sahara-UN, Politics, 11/24/1998
- Djibouti informs Arab League of severing relations with Eritrea Djibouti-Eritrea, Politics, 11/24/1998
- Saudi Arabia, Senegal for boosting relations
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal on Monday met with his Senegalese counterpart, Jacques Baudin, currently visiting Saudi Arabia. Talks dealt with bilateral relations in all areas and means of strengthening them. Saudi Arabia-Senegal, Politics, 11/24/1998 - Iraq: US and Britain ask for the impossible
The Iraqi Foreign Minister Muhammad Saeed al-Sahaf said on Sunday that the US and Britain are demanding the "impossible" in order to show off that "Baghdad does not honor UN resolutions." Iraq, Politics, 11/23/1998 - Moussa: Egypt with Iraqi people, Iran: no help in toppling Hussein
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa stated at his arrival in Kuwait yesterday to attend the meeting of the Kuwaiti - Egyptian higher committee that Egypt hopes to terminate the current crisis between Iraq and UN because it cares about the Iraqi people and Iraq's territorial integrity. Egypt-Iraq, Politics, 11/23/1998 - Syrian President receives Armenian foreign minister
Syrian President Hafez al-Assad received Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanyan and members of his accompanying delegation on Sunday at al-Shaab palace. The Armenian minister conveyed a message to President al-Assad from the Armenian president on bilateral relations. Syria-Armenia, Politics, 11/23/1998 - Meetings of Kuwaiti - Egyptian committee wrapping up
The meetings of the first session for the Kuwaiti - Egyptian committee started on Sunday in Kuwait for two days. Egypt-Kuwait, Politics, 11/23/1998 - Zimbabwean president breaks embargo on Libya
Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe arrived in Syrte, 450 km east of Tripoli Saturday, by air breaking a United Nations air embargo enforced against Libya since 1992. Libya-Regional-Zimbabwe, Politics, 11/23/1998 - Iranian official concludes Magharabian tour
A member of presidential department in Iran, Taha Hashem, concluded his visit to Tunisia on Friday, ending his tour of the Maghreb region to direct calls for the heads of regional parliaments to take part in the meeting of the preliminary committee of the Islamic Parliamentary Union which will be hosted by Tehran in the middle of the coming month. Maghreb-Iran, Politics, 11/23/1998 - Satterfield: US is concerned with achieving peace in the region
The US ambassador to Lebanon, David Satterfield, has announced that the US is concerned with achieving peace on all tracks in order to deal with the question of south Lebanon and peace in general and between Lebanon, Syria and the Palestinians on the one hand with Israel, on the other. Lebanon-USA, Politics, 11/23/1998 - Arab justice ministers council continues meetings in Damascus
The executive bureau of the Arab justice ministers council resumed meetings in Damascus on Sunday Regional, Politics, 11/23/1998 - Syria refutes Israeli claims
An official Syrian source has refuted reports of Syrian-Israeli contacts currently being made at the mediation of a third party in preparation for US intervention in an attempt to revive the Syrian-Israeli tracks in the peace process. Syria-Israel, Politics, 11/23/1998 - Iranian, Saudi Shoura councils chiefs for boosting bilateral relations
Chairman of the Iranian Shoura council, Ali Akbar Nateq Nouri discussed on Sunday night in Tehran with his Saudi counterpart, Sheikh Muhammad Bin Jubeir, the importance of exchanging visits between the two countries' officials, especially between members of the Shoura councils, as well as means of strengthening bilateral relations. Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 11/23/1998 - Morocco has always endeavored to consolidate its Arab orientation
Morocco has been endeavoring since its independence to strengthen its Arab orientation which cannot be subject of doubts or overbids, said Moroccan Premier Abderrahmane Youssoufi. Regional-Morocco, Politics, 11/23/1998 - A dispute in Al Azhar with an Iranian delegation
Tension prevailed in a meeting between Al-Azhar Sheikh Mohammed Sayed Tantawi and members of an Iranian information delegation currently visiting Egypt, as Tantawi expelled one of the delegation's members from his bureau. Egypt, Politics, 11/23/1998 - Meguid to visit Lebanon at the end of this week
Arab League Secretary-General Esmat Abdul Meguid will make an official visit to Lebanon at the end of this week, during which he will hold talks with the outgoing President Elias Hrawi and incoming President Emile Lahoud, as well as Prime Minister Rafik Hariri to tackle the developments in the Middle East peace process and Lebanon's position in confronting Israeli violations of Lebanese territories and airspace. Lebanon-Regional, Politics, 11/23/1998 - UAE - electronic visas United Arab Emirates, Politics, 11/23/1998
- Palestinian prisoners' hunger strike Palestine, Politics, 11/23/1998
- U.S. ambassador to Morocco calls for support to Morocco's reforms
The U.S ambassador to Morocco said his country is aware that it has all interest to see the political, economic and social reforms ushered in Morocco crowned with success. Morocco, Politics, 11/23/1998 - Consultations continue between Algerian president and parties on supervising elections Algeria, Politics, 11/23/1998
- Egyptian delegation to participate in inaugurating Gaza airport Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 11/23/1998
- Gulf summit in December
Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates, directed invitations to the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council member states to participate in the works of the 19th Gulf summit, which will be convened in Abu Dhabi from December 17 - 19. Gulf, Politics, 11/23/1998 - Qrei asks Israel to stop settlement immediately Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/23/1998
- Hamas bids to continue resistance against Israel Palestine, Politics, 11/23/1998
- Syrian President confers with Talibani Syria, Politics, 11/23/1998