Friday, July 29, 1994

PLO Chmn. Arafat orders closure of al-Nahar newspaper, banned previous day fr. distribution in self-rule areas, rescinds appointment of Mansur Shawa to Gaza City Council.  (NYT, WT 7/30; CSM 8/1)

Jordan issues statement in support of PLO "efforts to gain political and geographic sovereignty over all Arab Palestinian lands, including Holy Jerusalem" in apparent move to soften Palestinian criticism of Washington Declaration clause on Jerusalem.  (RJ 7/29 in FBIS 7/29; NYT, WT 7/30)

Congress adds authorization for Jordanian debt relief to foreign operations appropriations bill.  Move would if approved cover up to $220 m. of Jordan's debt to U.S.  (NYT 7/30)

Argentina detains 3 suspects in 7/18 bombing of Jewish center in Buenos Aires.  (NYT 7/31)