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Yemen news items 1998 (Apr-May)

 

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SourceDateHeadline
1-Apr-98 RTN OPEC President hopes no need for second rescue meet. (299)
1-Apr-98 SWB Iran: Oil Minister Says OPEC Output Cut Will Affect the Market (179)
1-Apr-98 RTN Qatar says option for more oil output cuts open. (346)
1-Apr-98 RTN OPEC leaders to visit Moscow in April - agencies. (231)
1-Apr-98 SWB Saudi Arabia: interior minister denies iranian allegations of mistreatment of pilgrims (1179)
1-Apr-98 SWB Speaker Ahmar receives Iraqi National Assembly delegation (141)
1-Apr-98 RTN Crude oil term contract prices/grades (Updates Libya, Indonesia, China). (796)
1-Apr-98 RTN Oil market steady as OPEC pact sinks in. (595)
1-Apr-98 RTN Oil prices drop as OPEC pact under scrutiny. (669)
1-Apr-98 RTN Oman tells oil buyers of three percent output cut. (249)
1-Apr-98 RTN Grains, oil push lower, cotton jumps late. (700)
1-Apr-98 RTN Pacific NW grain vessel weekly clearances. (205)
2-Apr-98 RTN Oil prices rebound after initial OPEC doubts. (475)
2-Apr-98 RTN Oil prices edge higher, gold and grains up. (854)
2-Apr-98 SWB Vice-President Leaves for USA for 'Medical Checkup' (52)
2-Apr-98 SWB Yemeni Opposition Leader Comments on Sentences Against Secession Leaders (607)
2-Apr-98 SWB Yemeni President Receives Iraqi Delegation (155)
3-Apr-98 AP Mali, Somalia: UN refugee agency says more bodies found by US Navy (312)
3-Apr-98 RTN UN report urges halt to US executions. (521)
3-Apr-98 AP Three killed in tribal dispute over building (214)
3-Apr-98 RTN IPE oil futures. (337)
4-Apr-98 AP Eight die when rains cause house to collapse in Yemen (107)
4-Apr-98 SWB Qatari TV: Yemeni Security Sources Report 'at Least' Four Explosions in San'a (87)
4-Apr-98 RTN Oil prices up as doubts over OPEC deal ease. (646)
4-Apr-98 AP Yemeni soccer fan sets himself alight over his club's loss (104)
5-Apr-98 RTN Iran media say Arabs on haj condemn US, Israel. (314)
5-Apr-98 AP Kingdom arrests 43 pickpockets to protect pilgrims (150)
5-Apr-98 RTN Yemen buries 34 drowned Somali refugees. (279)
6-Apr-98 RTN Saudi's Naimi does not rule out further cuts-MEES. (372)
6-Apr-98 RTN Crude oil term contract prices/grades (Updates Saudi, Mexico). (790)
8-Apr-98 AFM Russia announces small cut in oil exports to counter price slump (556)
9-Apr-98 RTN UN rights body drops Japan, Saudi Arabia from list. (431)
10-Apr-98 MEI Harmless retribution{/b}{/a}
10-Apr-98 SWB Eritrea: Official on talks in San'a, Yemeni support for opposition factions (388)
10-Apr-98 RTN Saudi livestock ban hits Somaliland economy. (630)
10-Apr-98 MEI Harmless retribution
11-Apr-98 RTN Somaliland signs energy deals with foreign firms. (355)
13-Apr-98 AP Israel, Israel wants to normalize relations with Yemen (268)
15-Apr-98 SWB Afghanistan: USA reportedly offers Taleban recognition for Saudi opposition leader (836)
15-Apr-98 RTN Hungary MOL to invest $3 bln up to 2002. (360)
17-Apr-98 SWB Afghanistan: Saudi Opposition Figure Bin Ladin Warns Against US Mission (550)
18-Apr-98 SWB 'Informed Sources' Expect New Prime Minister to Be Announced Soon (296)
18-Apr-98 SWB Sources Say Prime Minister to Return Soon, No Plans for Reshuffle (245)
19-Apr-98 AFM British Council teacher, family kidnapped in Yemen (273)
19-Apr-98 AP British family kidnapped in Yemen (293)
20-Apr-98 AP Abductors of British family demand pave roads, return of car (344)
20-Apr-98 RTN Yemen oil capacity 430,000 bpd end year - MEES. (356)
20-Apr-98 RTN Yemen working for release of British hostages. (281)
20-Apr-98 AFM Yemeni troops encircle kidnappers of British family (406)
21-Apr-98 SWB Arab Environment Experts Review Lists of Banned Items at Cairo Meeting (164)
21-Apr-98 SWB Djibouti: President Receives Yemeni Deputy Prime Minister (231)
21-Apr-98 SWB Saudi Arabia: Interior Minister on Security Cooperation with Iran, Terrorism (343)
21-Apr-98 SWB Somalia: Police Raid Travel Agencies Involved in 'Facilitation of Visits to Yemen' (86)
21-Apr-98 AFM US murderer facing death was minor when he killed (438)
21-Apr-98 RTN Yemen Airways raises domestic air fares by 50 pct. (162)
21-Apr-98 RTN Yemen Jan-Feb oil revenue Dollars 94 million - ministry. (216)
21-Apr-98 RTN Yemeni forces besiege kidnappers of British family. (405)
22-Apr-98 RTN Britons spend seventh day as hostages in Yemen. (360)
22-Apr-98 RTN Iraq says needs $2 billion to upgrade hospitals. (487)
22-Apr-98 RTN Pacific NW grain vessel weekly clearances. (210)
22-Apr-98 SWB Prime Minister Expected to Return 'Soon' ; Reshuffle Not Ruled Out (562)
22-Apr-98 SWB Security Cooperation Agreement Signed with Libya (316)
22-Apr-98 RTN Yemen 91-day T-bill sale yield average 11.13 pct. (218)
22-Apr-98 RTN Yemen Central Bank foreign assets dip in February. (113)
23-Apr-98 AFM British hostages urge Yemen to act fast to secure their release (406)
23-Apr-98 RTN Britons to be freed,new hostage taken-Yemen leader. (538)
23-Apr-98 AFM Russian national kidnapped in Yemen (74)
24-Apr-98 AFM At least two killed in bomb explosion at Islamist mosque in Yemen (344)
24-Apr-98 SWB Eritrea: President Denies Military Cooperation with Israel (246)
24-Apr-98 RTN Grenade blast at Yemen mosque kills two - official. (232)
24-Apr-98 AFM Holy Land's Jews swell from 2,500 to five million in just over century (450)
24-Apr-98 SWB Israeli and Palestinian Affairs: Eritrean President Denies Israeli Military Bases in His Country (252)
24-Apr-98 RTN Kidnapped Russian engineer freed in Yemen. (261)
24-Apr-98 AFM Russian hostage freed in Yemen (304)
24-Apr-98 AFM Ukrainian hostage freed in Yemen (332)
24-Apr-98 AFM Yemeni authorities working to free British, Russian hostages (523)
25-Apr-98 RTN OPEC may consider more output cuts at next meeting. (531)
25-Apr-98 SWB President Says Kidnapped Britons to Be Freed 'Within Hours' , Russian Held (147)
25-Apr-98 SWB Russian Citizen Taken Hostage in Yemen (139)
25-Apr-98 RTN Ukrainian hostage freed in Yemen - diplomat. (266)
25-Apr-98 RTN Yemen launches campaign to seize unlicensed arms. (169)
25-Apr-98 RTN Yemen negotiations to free Britons said deadlocked. (304)
27-Apr-98 RTN Dr Reddy's sees 30 pct turnover growth. (285)
27-Apr-98 AP Negotiations with kidnappers of British family break down (546)
27-Apr-98 AP One reported killed, four wounded in demonstrations in Yemen (189)
27-Apr-98 SWB Radio Announces Release of Kidnapped Russian (97)
27-Apr-98 SWB Six Killed in San'a Mosque Blast; Hostage Talks Continue (592)
27-Apr-98 SWB Ukrainian Fisherman Taken Hostage in Yemen (103)
27-Apr-98 AFM Yemeni police open fire on protest killing demonstrator (439)
28-Apr-98 SWB President Salih Discusses Security Issues, Saudi, Israeli Ties (1879)
28-Apr-98 SWB Saudi Arabia: Two Border Guards Killed in Clash with Smugglers Near Yemen Border (132)
28-Apr-98 AP Second protester dies of injuries from Monday's demonstration (192)
28-Apr-98 SWB Sudan: Interior Minister Meets Saudi, Other Arab Counterparts During Visit to Egypt (453)
28-Apr-98 RTN Yemen demonstrator shot dead by police-opposition. (253)
28-Apr-98 RTN Yemen offers June Masila at dated Brent - Dollars 1.00/bbl. (253)
29-Apr-98 SWB Speaker's Visit to Oman, Kuwait: British Embassy Opposed to Use of Force to Free Hostages, Newspaper Reports (470)
29-Apr-98 SWB Speaker's Visit to Oman, Kuwait: One Killed, Four Wounded in Hadramawt Demonstrations - Al-Jazeera TV (94)
29-Apr-98 AP Yemeni President sacks pro-reforms prime minister (321)
29-Apr-98 AFM Yemeni prime minister resigns after turbulent year in office (480)
29-Apr-98 RTN Yemen's premier Bin Ghanem quits, official. (385)
29-Apr-98 RTN Yemen's premier Bin Ghanem resigns, official says. (190)
30-Apr-98 AP Embassy urges efforts to free kidnapped British family (281)
30-Apr-98 SWB Foreign Minister Holds Talks in Ethiopia (214)
30-Apr-98 SWB Yemeni Foreign Minister Holds Talks in Ethiopia (214)
01-May-98 AFM India's Reliance Industries set for world stage: analysts (604)
01-May-98 AP Iraq: Iraqi workers demonstrate against US, UN (195)
01-May-98 SWB Yemen: Prime Minister Resigns; Deputy Prime Minister Iryani Appointed as Caretaker (75)
02-May-98 AFM Kidnappers of British family demand direct talks with Yemen authorities (429)
02-May-98 SWB Yemen: Lebanese-Syrian Track: Foreign Minister Ends Visit to Ethiopia After 'Satisfactory' Talks (141)
02-May-98 RTN Yemen: Saudi Arabia resumes issuing work visas to Yemenis. (300)
03-May-98 AFM British hostages freed in Yemen (320)
03-May-98 AP Yemen: British Family in Yemen reported released (334)
03-May-98 RTN Yemen: British hostages freed in Yemen - officials. (321)
03-May-98 RTN Yemen: British hostages freed in Yemen - Yemen source. (313)
03-May-98 RTN Yemen: Freed British hostages return to Sanaa. (309)
03-May-98 RTN Yemen: Yemen LNG Co says signs MoU with BG Plc . (315)
03-May-98 RTN Yemen: Yemen tribesmen free British family - Yemeni source. (168)
04-May-98 AP Britain, Yemen: Kidnapped Briton says family well-treated (244)
04-May-98 AP Israel: On Israel's anniversary, Arab world questions identity (1326)
04-May-98 RTN Yemen agrees to delay LNG plant construction-MEES. (299)
04-May-98 RTN Yemen ups Jun Masila 48cts/bbl to dtd Brent - $1.27. (163)
04-May-98 SWB Yemen: Source Denies Agreement on Military Bases Reached with USA (122)
06-May-98 AP Lebanon: President says Arab oil wealth in the hands of Jewish bankers (324)
06-May-98 SWB Yemen: Consultative Council Forms Committee to Discuss Kidnappings (159)
07-May-98 RTN Arab fund in loan deals with Yemen worth $33.3 mln. (200)
07-May-98 SWB Yemen: Interior Minister Receives Message From Saudi Counterpart (96)
08-May-98 SWB Jordan: Hamas Officials Deny Reports of Intention to Move to Damascus (352)
08-May-98 RTN Yemen: Bomb blast rocks Yemen's capital, no casualties. (171)
08-May-98 RTN Yemen: British warships visit Aden after 31-year break. (219)
08-May-98 RTN Yemen: Yemen expels 570 Ethiopians - newspaper. (153)
08-May-98 MEI Prime Minister resigns
09-May-98 SWB Bosnia-Hercegovina: Foreigners with Islamic Names Charged with Mostar Bombing (168)
09-May-98 AP Israel: Celebrations in Israel after local transsexual wins Eurovision (254)
09-May-98 AP US: Yemen diplomat mourns daughter, 19, slain in Queens park (404)
11-May-98 SWB Lebanon: Hezbollah Leader Addresses Beirut Rally, Sees End of Israeli 'Dreams' (1734)
11-May-98 SWB Yemen: 'Al-Sharq Al-Awsat' Reports Explosion in San'a, Consultations on New Government (476)
12-May-98 AFM Tourists can't resist Yemen despite kidnapping risks (759)
12-May-98 AP US: Wives of Arab ambassadors raise money the American way (799)
12-May-98 SWB Weekly Economic Report: Yemen, Ethiopia Sign Agreement on Bolstering Ties (169)
13-May-98 AFM Hamas leader Yassin goes to Yemen Thursday (317)
13-May-98 AP Congo: At least 24 white rhinos survived Congo's war, poaching, WWF says (389)
13-May-98 RTN Yemen to open Aden refinery to private investors. (213)
13-May-98 RTN Yemen to open refinery to private investors. (346)
14-May-98 RTN Acting premier Iryani to form new Yemeni cabinet. (230)
14-May-98 RTN Acting premier Iryani to form Yemen cabinet. (294)
14-May-98 AP Middle East Business Briefs (505)
14-May-98 SWB Parliament Votes in Favour of Banning Antipersonnel Mines (82)
14-May-98 SWB President Salih Comments on Islamic Movements, Ties with Iran, Saudi (2474)
14-May-98 RTN UK: Egypt firm to make Guinness beer for Middle East. (291)
14-May-98 RTN Yemen slams Israeli 'hypocrisy' at 50th year. (205)
14-May-98 AP Yemen: Yemeni president asks caretaker prime minister to form cabinet (134)
14-May-98 AFM Yemeni FM charged with forming new government (111)
14-May-98 AFM Yemeni FM charged with forming new government (264)
15-May-98 SWB Eritrea: President Says Eritrea has No Dispute with Yemen (373)
15-May-98 RTN FEATURE - Yemeni children work to live. (653)
15-May-98 SWB Saudi Arabia: Eritrean President in Jiddah, Says Country has No Dispute with Yemen (377)
16-May-98 SWB Hamas Founder Shaykh Yasin Arrives in Yemen (348)
16-May-98 SWB President Salih Asks Deputy PM Iryani to Form New Government (149)
16-May-98 AP Yemen: New Cabinet named in Yemen; most old ministers retain jobs (322)
16-May-98 AP Yemen: Yemeni president calls for unity among Palestinians (241)
16-May-98 AFM Yemeni prime minister forms new government with few changes (334)
19-May-98 SWB President Salih, Hamas Leader Shaykh Yasin Discuss Palestinian Issues (325)
19-May-98 SWB Three New Ministers Appointed (414)
20-May-98 SWB Defence Minister Prince Sultan Visits Area of Saudi-Yemen Border Clashes (345)
21-May-98 AFM HAMAS says it's in same anti-Israeli boat as Syria (255)
21-May-98 AFM Riyadh accepts for first time that bombers of US base were Saudi (561)
21-May-98 RTN SYRIA: Hamas founder thanks Syria for support. (454)
21-May-98 AP Syria: Yassin: What was taken by force must be returned by force (342)
21-May-98 RTN UK: BG to finalise Yemen gas purchase soon. (501)
21-May-98 RTN Yemen opposition party urges anti-corruption drive. (314)
22-May-98 AP Syria: Hamas says Israeli withdrawals will not stop suicide bombings (336)
22-May-98 RTN UK: Reuters historical calendar --May-22. (719)
22-May-98 MEI New government
23-May-98 AP Egypt, Iraq: Sheik Yassin to visit Iraq in show of support (164)
23-May-98 SWB London-Based Paper: Kuwaiti Minister's Resignation Threat Linked to Yasin Visit (652)
23-May-98 SWB President's Unification Anniversary Speech Urges Unity, Dialogue (2237)
24-May-98 RTN Asia crisis hits Yemen LNG plan, minister says. (320)
24-May-98 AP Syria: Hamas leader says Syria firm on support for Palestinians (186)
24-May-98 RTN Yemen 91-day T-bill sale yield average 11.08 pct. (235)
25-May-98 SWB Iraq: Saddam Husayn Inspects Models for Palace Decorations (107)
25-May-98 RTN UK: PRESS DIGEST - London-based Arab newspapers --May-25. (283)
26-May-98 AFM Jordan turns away HAMAS founder (568)
26-May-98 AP Syria: Jordan, Lebanon refuse to receive Hamas' founder (298)
27-May-98 AFM Britain protests over detention of three BBC journalists in Yemen (292)
27-May-98 AP Building Arab backing, radical group moves to challenge Arafat (700)
27-May-98 AP Building Arab backing, radical group moves to challenge Arafat (743)
27-May-98 SWB Saudi Arabia Reportedly Invades Yemeni Island in Red Sea (254)
27-May-98 AFM Three BBC journalists detained in Yemen (289)
27-May-98 AP Yemen: Yemen arrests BBC reporters who disguised themselves as women (340)
28-May-98 AP Ethiopia: Eritrean vets mobilized; Ethiopia warns of inevitable conflict (584)
28-May-98 AP Five people wounded in clashes between police and demonstrators (179)
28-May-98 AFM Three British journalists released in Yemen (296)
28-May-98 AFM Yassin tour boosts HAMAS bid as political opposition (647)
28-May-98 AP Yemeni authorities release three BBC reporters (322)
29-May-98 AP Africa: Africa Briefs (802)
29-May-98 SWB 'Al-Quds Al-Arabi' Reports Saudi Bid to Widen Scope of Its Border Disputes (541)
29-May-98 AP Ethiopia: OAU chief says peaceful resolution of border dispute still possible (347)
29-May-98 AP Sudan: Radical Palestinian leader arrives in Sudan (250)
     

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