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Spain calls for Libya's return to Euro - Mediterranean dialogue
Matutes added that the consolidation of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership process and the strengthening of ties with the Maghreb were a priority for Spain. He said this partnership and the situation in the Maghreb were at the focus of his talks with Tunisian President Zine El Abidine ben Ali and foreign minister Habib Ben Yahia.
Tunisia-Libya-Italy, Politics, 1/21/2000
Corruption awareness campaign in high schools
Moroccan high schools were chosen for a nationwide anti-corruption awareness day entitled "fighting corruption, school and youth for a corruption-free society."
Morocco, Culture, 1/21/2000
Arafat meets with Clinton, Albright
Speaking in a photo opportunity with US President Bill Clinton, with whom Arafat met yesterday, Arafat commented on the peace process, saying, "The negotiations is the best way. This is what happened with Egypt, this is what happened with Jordan and this is what will happen with Syria, as well as Lebanon, and also it happened with the Palestinians with the help of President Clinton."
Palestine-USA, Politics, 1/21/2000
Yemeni president to visit Canada and Belgium in March
Yemeni diplomatic sources said Saleh's visit comes in a European tour that may also include the Netherlands and the USA and that the tour aims at discussing bilateral relations with those countries and means of enhancing the economic and the commercial fields as well as increasing development aids to Yemen during the coming years.
Yemen-International, Politics, 1/21/2000
Honduras withdraws SADR recognition
Honduras officially decided it no longer acknowledged the so-called SADR pending the outcome of the United Nations referendum in the Sahara, diplomatic sources in Tegucigalpa said.
Morocco-Honduras, Politics, 1/21/2000
OIC official: No peace without giving back Jerusalem to the Palestinians
Ambassador Abd El-Aziz Abu Ghosh, the assistant secretary general of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, stated that there will be no peace in the Middle East without giving back Jerusalem to the Palestinians to be a perpetual capital for Palestine.
Regional, Politics, 1/21/2000
Committee to investigate accusations against prime minister in Jordan
A Jordanian parliamentary source said on Wednesday that the Jordanian parliament has elected a nine-member committee to investigate the corruption accusations addressed by independent parliamentarian Mahmoud al-Kharabesha against Prime Minister Abdul Raouf al-Rawabdeh.
Jordan, Politics, 1/21/2000
Al-Hoss: Our borders do not accept amendment, re-demarcation
Lebanese Premier and Foreign Minister Salim al-Hoss has asserted that the internationally recognized Lebanese borders will not be amended or re-demarcated in any agreement that might be reached with Israel.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 1/21/2000
US tries to prevent collapse of Syrian- Israeli negotiations
Well-informed sources at the US State Department said that the US administration tries to prevent the total collapse of negotiations between Syria and Israel because Damascus is convinced that suspending the negotiations for a period exceeding several days will greatly damage the chances to achieve progress in this regard.
Syria-Israel-USA, Politics, 1/21/2000
Saudi Arabia, Iran sign memorandum of understanding on joint cooperation
Iran and Saudi Arabia on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding between the two countries in the areas of commerce, establishing joint investment companies and coordinating of stances in international and regional organizations and circles.
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Economics, 1/21/2000
Arab and international debates concentrating Israeli-Syrian negotiations
Regional, Politics, 1/21/2000
Prisoners and Kuwaiti security debated by al-Shahin, Vedrine
Kuwaiti Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Suleiman Majid al-Shahin has handed over French Foreign Minister Hubert Vedrine on Tuesday evening in Paris a message from Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad connected to Kuwait's security, the Kuwaiti prisoners in Iraq and the Gulf war compensation fund.
Kuwait-France, Politics, 1/21/2000
Jordanian delegation visits Iraq to sign petroleum agreement
A Jordanian delegation under the chairmanship of Trade and Industry Minister Mohammed El-Halabaka is heading today to Baghdad to sign the petroleum agreement between the two states which has been stumbled more than once.
Jordan-Iraq, Economics, 1/21/2000
Khatami urges sound Iranian elections
The Iranian Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) quoted Khatami, who has seen some of his allies deprived from becoming candidates in the elections of the coming month, as saying that a publicly-elected parliament could contribute to a multilateral system of government so that the people can determine their own destiny.
Iran, Politics, 1/21/2000
IMF confirms support to Algeria
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Director General, Michael Camdessus, on Thursday confirmed here that the fund would not stop supporting Algeria's efforts for permanent peace, stability and economic growth.
Algeria, Economics, 1/21/2000
Some 14,000 Iraqi children died in December because of UN sanctions
The Iraqi Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday that more than 14,000 Iraqi children died in December, 1999 because of the siege. Thereby the number of victims of the UN embargo increased to 1.2 million since the imposition of UN sanctions on this country in August, 1990.
Iraq, Politics, 1/21/2000
Italian consortium opens in Morocco its first office abroad
An Italian consortium, mustering some 200 small and medium-sized enterprises, opened Thursday in Casablanca its first representation abroad.
Morocco-Italy, Economics, 1/21/2000
The Birth of Muhammad Farid
January 20th, 1868
Muhammad Farid was one of the leaders of the National Movement of the 20th century. He succeeded Mustafa Kamel in leading the National Party; the first real political party in Egypt which contributed to creating nationalist awareness and defending Egypt's demands for independence and freedom.
Egypt, Culture, 1/21/2000
Minister of economy: No privatization for public sector banks
Egyptian Economy Minister Yousef Boutros Ghali said that there would be no privatization, currently, of any of the four public sector banks (the National Bank, Misr, Alexandria and Cairo) so that the citizens would have complete confidence in machinism of the market and not to cause any negative impact on the depositors and their savings.
Egypt, Business, 1/21/2000
Al-Hoss meets with US trade official
U.S. Deputy Trade Secretary for the Middle East, Molly Williamson, along with U.S. Ambassador David Satterfield met yesterday with Lebanese Prime Minster Salim al-Hoss. Bilateral relations and trade exchange between Lebanon and the U.S. highlighted the discussions.
Lebanon-USA, Economics, 1/21/2000
British commercial mission visits Lebanon
A British commercial mission arrived yesterday in Lebanon that includes five companies interested in commercial investment, as these companies specialize in fields of food, printing and minerals industry equipment, as well as in technical consulting services and English language sessions.
Lebanon-UK, Economics, 1/21/2000
Egypt's and Japan to join Indian Ocean group in Muscat meeting Saturday
Ambassador Nagi El-Ghadrifi, Egypt's assistant foreign minister for Asian affairs, said today that the exceptional meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC) which will be held on Saturday and Sunday in Muscat will witness the joining of partners-- Egypt and Japan-- in the discussion to the assembly's membership, in addition to making a working program for the assembly addressing government, economic and private sector roles.
Egypt-International, Economics, 1/21/2000
Jordan refuses request for dialog with Hamas
Jordan refused a proposal presented by a leader in the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement on opening a discussion with the kingdom, but it left the door opened for the return of four expelled Hamas officials who have Jordanian citizenship to Amman as normal citizens on the condition that they abandon their leading positions in Hamas.
Jordan, Politics, 1/21/2000
King congratulates Issa Hayatou for re-election as CAF chief
King Mohammed VI has sent a message to Issa Hayatou congratulating him for his reelection as chairman of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Morocco, Sports, 1/21/2000
New archaeological discoveries in Syria date back to 2500 BC
The Syrian- European expedition team working at Tel Beidar, near al-Hassaka city (northern Syria) found a collection of cuneiform clay tablets that date back to 2500 BC. The unearthed clay tablets speak about trade exchange between Tel al-Beidar position and other neighboring sites.
Syria, Culture, 1/21/2000
2006 World Cup: Benhima Denies Allegations on Morocco's Pullout
Morocco-2006 Promotion Committee acting president Driss Benhima denied he ever said the kingdom would step aside should the African Football Confederation (CAF) elect to back South-Africa, the other African contender for the honor to host the World Cup of 2006.
Morocco, Sports, 1/21/2000
Not everybody in Israel happy with the forthcoming visit by the Pope
Preparations have started to receive Pope John Paul II in his visit to the Palestinian controlled areas and Israel. Both sides have released the schedule of the visit, originally prepared by the Vatican, designing the rules for coverage and transport on those days.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/21/2000
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Ibrahim Abd El-Latif, Egypt's ambassador to Djibouti, asserted the importance of the visit that will be paid by President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti to Egypt on Tuesday, clarifying that this visit will give a strong push forward to Egyptian - Djiboutian relations and revitalize the signed agreements between the two states.
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Tunisian minister of women and family affairs, Naziha Zerrouk, will be visiting Morocco next Monday. During her three-day visit, she will meet Moroccan secretary of state for social protection, family and children, Mohamed Said Saadi.
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India's ambassador in Cairo Shiff Shinkar asserted the strength of Egyptian - Indian relations in the age of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Shinkar, whose country will celebrate its national day within days, said relations between Cairo and New Delhi are historical, and consultations between them that tackle all international issues are continuous.
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Andalusian agriculture and fishery Councillor Paulino Plata blamed Madrid for delaying fish talks with Morocco to a later stage after the coming general elections. EFE quoted Plata as saying that not only no progress has been made in the talks but "opportunities are being lost."
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Montreal plays host Jan. 25 to a seminar on Morocco as a prelude to "the Moroccan-Canadian partnership forum" slated for early April in Tangier. The Canadian mission to Tangier will be focussing on environment, agro-business, industry and port infrastructure, energy, construction and fish-industry.
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David Stephen, the representative for United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan, is to spend two months in Djibouti to help prepare a reconciliation conference of Somalia within a peace plan proposed by Djibouti, UN spokesman Fred Eckhard said.
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The Moroccan chamber of advisors (upper house of the parliament) approved on Wednesday a headquarters agreement between Morocco and the Euro-mediterranean tourism organization signed in August 1998. Under the agreement, Rabat will be host to the organization set up to promote tourism in the Euro-Mediterranean region.
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The Israeli Knesset intends to dicuss Israel's nuclear potential publicly for the first time during the coming week. The spokesman of the Knesset's chairman said the date of the discussion had not yet been determined, referring to lack of an agreement on the range that could be covered in these discussions.
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Turkish sources stated yesterday that the operation made by Turkish security forces three days ago in Istanbul due to which the leader of Turkish Hizbullah organization, Hussein Wali Oglo, was killed was the result of tight cooperation between the Turkish intelligence body and its Israeli counterpart, the Mossad.
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Sheik Abdullah Bin Ahmed Al-Thani, general manager of the general corporation of Doha airport, said a new slogan is being promoted for the corporation, with the aim improving services presented to passengers and simplifying procedures, emphasizing that the airport is run with the administration style of the private sector despite of it being a governmental corporation.
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Former Lebanese Prime Minister Saeb Salam died early this morning. His funeral will be held tomorrow after noon prayers, Lebanese TV said today.
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Hicham Arazi is the first Moroccan tennisman to get to the fourth round of this year's Melbourne international tennis tournament after he smoothly ousted the spaniard Fernando Vicente in straight sets (6-3, 6-3, 6-2).
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The Moroccan football squad "Atlas Lions" defeated Thursday in El Jadida the Dutch "Willem II" (2-0) in a friendly match held in preparation for 2000 African Nations Cup in Ghana and Nigeria.
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A Spanish truck driver, Salvador Branco Jurado, who was arrested last Monday with almost one ton of drugs stowed in his vehicle, was released Thursday. According to a judiciary source, Jurado was released pending findings of the investigation.
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A Moroccan woman who could not have a child during 12 years of marriage has given birth to quadruplets, thanks to artificial insemination. Doctors at the Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Rabat said the 36-year old mother, who had a cesarean operation and her three girls and a boy were well. The babies weight is between 1.8 kg and 1.3 kg.
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