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Al-Assad closes the file of the Lebanese prisoners
Lebanese political circles considered this initiative taken by President al- Assad as very important for three main reason: The first that this new measures would close a file which is keeping it open does not serve Lebanese- Syrian relations as it is used by certain sides to doubt these relations.
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 12/7/2000
Al-Bashir the first Arab president to visit Iraq
Iraqi sources expected that more than one Arab President and leader to visit Iraq, noting that there are actual contacts that are being made with several Arab states for that purpose.
Iraq-Sudan, Politics, 12/7/2000
Mubarak, Arafat probe current situation in Palestinian territories
"There are no proposals except that published in papers about proposed slight withdrawal from small areas in Palestine", he said, stressing that these proposals are not serious.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 12/7/2000
Palestinian uprising continues against occupation
Palestinian sources said on Wednesday that the Israeli occupation forces on Tuesday arrested 10 Palestinians from the two palestinian villages of al-Maghir and Aqraba in the west bank and other three in Jerusalem.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/7/2000
Egypt marks 27th anniversary of Ramadan War
The Ministry of Waqfs (religious endowments) and religious Al-Azhar celebrated late Wednesday the 27th Anniversary of the 10th of Ramadan victory (the October 6, 1973 war).
Egypt, History, 12/7/2000
New oil field explored in Yemen
Yemen's oil minister Muhammad Khadem al-Wajih announced on Wednesday in Sanaa that anew oil field was explored in Hadramout with a production capacity of 16150 barrels every day.
Yemen, Economics, 12/7/2000
The Syrian 'document' on Lockerbie
The " Secret document" which exists in Syria concerning the alleged relation of the "People's Front for the Liberation of Palestine"- General Command on exploding the Pan American plan over Scotland in 1988 still delays the trial process of the two Libyans who are accused of this air catastrophe which is considered the worst in the history of Britain.
Syria-Libya, Politics, 12/7/2000
Israel doubts Jordanian security measures to protect Israeli embassy in Amman
The director of Jordan's department at the Israeli foreign ministry Ofeir Afeiran has doubted the Jordanian security measures taken to protect the Israeli embassy team in Jordan.
Jordan-Israel, Politics, 12/7/2000
UN envoy says Palestine lost over $ 500 mln since start of intifada
The Palestinian economy has lost over $ 500 million since the start of the Intifadah, two months ago, says a report on the economic situation in the Palestinian territories published by the UN envoy to the Middle East, Terje Roed-Larsen.
Palestine, Economics, 12/7/2000
Official: Morocco's enemies are inside the country
Moroccan minister of territory development, town planning, housing and environment, Mohamed El Yazghi, said enemies of Morocco, of its security, of its stability and sacred institutions are mainly inside Morocco and enjoy foreign support.
Morocco, Politics, 12/7/2000
Boeing to transfer some of its activities to Morocco
Morocco's King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Prince Moulay Rachid, met Wednesday evening at the royal cabinet Boeing sales department chairman Allan Mulally and vice-chairman Seddik Belyamani.
Morocco-USA, Business, 12/7/2000
Sudan accusations again US; Human rights reports
Sudan's foreign relations minister Mustafa Othman Ismael has accused the US of plans to recruit Sudanese children in the lines of the US mariners.
Sudan-USA, Politics, 12/7/2000
Mossad's agent confesses
The spy Sherif Al Filaly admitted - before the State Supreme Security Prosecution that he was involved for the Israeli intelligence which recruited him to get as much information as it could about Egypt. Yet, the Egyptian intelligence was able to uncover his practices.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 12/7/2000
A Jordanian suspected to be involved in USS Cole explosion
The London- based al-Sharq al-Awsat daily quoted judicial sources in Amman as saying that the Jordanian security investigate with a Jordanian of Palestinian origin called Raed Muhammad Hassan Hijazi recently handed over from Syria to know whether he has links to exploding the US warship Cool at Aden airport or if he has information about this operation or those who carried it out.
Jordan-USA, Local, 12/7/2000
Intensive moves in UNSC for dispatching observers to West Bank
The UN Security Council held a session of consultations to discuss and evaluate a draft resolution presented by the Non-Alignment Movement (NAM),calling for dispatching a UN observer force to the Palestinian lands to monitor and protect Palestinian citizens.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/7/2000
Arab exports rise to $ 164.4 billion
The value of Arab exports rose to $ 164.4 billion in 1999 compared to $ 137.7 billion the previous year and the share of these exports in the international exports rose by three percent compared to 2.5 percent in the same period.
Regional, Economics, 12/7/2000
Yemeni president quits commander of naval force
An official source in Sanaa announced on Wednesday that the Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has quitted this week the commander of the Yemeni naval force Ahmad Abdullah al-Hosni.
Yemen, Local, 12/7/2000
US official refuse to meet with al-Qaddoumi
A US official said on Wednesday that the US State Department has refused a request proposed by the chairman of the PLO political department Farouk al-Qaddoumi to meet with officials at the US state department.
Palestine-USA, Politics, 12/7/2000
Weeklies banning was not an easy decision, communication minister
Moroccan minister of culture and communication, Mohamed Achaari, said Wednesday the banning of the weeklies Le Journal, Assahifa and Demain, "was not an easy decision nor was it hoped."
Morocco, Politics, 12/7/2000
Head of UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees makes urgent plea for funds
Palestine, Economics, 12/7/2000
Sudan and the Inter- Parliamentary Union
The chairman of the Sudanese elections commission Abdul Menem al-Zein Nahas has stressed that the International parliamentary Federation has promised to lift freezing Sudan's membership, immediately after the election of the new national council during this month.
Sudan, Politics, 12/7/2000
Morocco- EU fishery talks postponed to december 12 in brussels
Morocco-European Union, Economics, 12/7/2000
Publications on globalization and investment in the Gulf region
The general secretariat of the federation of the chambers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states which has al-Dammam as a headquarters had issued 7 new publications to back the march of economic work at the GCC member states in general and the Gulf private sector in particular.
Gulf, Economics, 12/7/2000
Indonesia planning to open embassy in libya
The Indonesian government is planning to open an embassy in Libya in compliance with a request from the North African country, Indonesian foreign minister Alwi Shihab said here Wednesday.
Libya-Indonesia, Politics, 12/7/2000
Islam in Morocco, more tolerant than in other countries, archbishop says
The archbishop of Rabat Hubert Michon said Islam in Morocco is more tolerant than in some other countries and makes cross-religious dialog possible.
Morocco, Religion, 12/7/2000
New British campaign to enhance Alexandria Library role
In answer to Egypt's First Lady Suzanne Mubarak's invitation to UNESCO to make Alexandria's Library a gathering place for peoples and cultures, Alexandria's Library Friendship Association based in Britain is launcheing a new campaign.
Egypt, Culture, 12/7/2000
Arabic calligraphy, an inspiration
Arabic calligraphy is an artistic form reflecting a certain philosophy. It is considered the supreme artistic achievement that has never ceased to infatuate minds.
Regional, History, 12/7/2000
Sokaina: descendent of Prophet Mohammed
That woman is best called the Princess. She had been truly princess of hearts, princess of beauty, of culture, of poetry .. etc. Her first name when she was born in 47H had been Amena, after her great grand-mother's, Prophet Mohammed's mother. But her mom renamed her Sokaina (serenity) as everyone felt comfortable when seeing her.
Regional, History, 12/7/2000
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President of the United Arab Emirates UAE Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahyan on Tuesday evening in Abu Dhabi discussed with the Jordanian King Abdullah II and the Saudi defense minister prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories and the suspended ME peace process in the region.
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The Jordanian Islamic resistance movement has announced its responsibility over opening fire on the Israeli diplomat in Amman on Tuesday. In a statement of which a copy circulated to pressmen on Wednesday in Beirut, the movement explained that it had launched a sudden attack by machine- guns on " the Zionist diplomat Shloumo Razabi resulted in hitting him in his leg when he was in his car in Amman on Tuesday evening."
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Morcco's King Mohammed VI handed Wednesday afternoon at the Sidi Bernoussi-Zenata prefecture (region of Casablanca) fast-breaking "Ftur" meals to needy families.
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A large popular delegation representing of the Palestinian territories of 1948 from the city of al-Nasera arrived in Damascus on Tuesday. A visit which would avail them to meet with their families and relatives after five decades of usurping Palestine and Israel's closure of the Palestinian territories and besieging them.
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Egypt has occupied the second place after Saudi Arabia as regards the accumulative value of investements flowing into the Arab states. In fact, Egypt has succeeded to attract $18.2 billion or 20.4% of the total. Saudi Arabia acquired $33.4 billion or 37.6% of the accumulative total of the inflows into the Arab States.
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Habus and Islamic affairs minister Abdelkebir Alaoui M'Daghri met in Rabat Wednesday visiting foreign affairs minister of Comoro Sawad Mohamad Al Amine.
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The Turkish News Agency Ikhlas on Wednesday quoted well-informed sources that the Iraqi oil exports from the Turkish port of Jeihan on the Mediterranean and the Iraqi al-Baker port on the Gulf are still suspended due to the continued differences with the UN over the oil pricing.
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A number of western countries in the United Nations have responded to pressures by non-governmental organizations calling for codifying extra-marital relations and protecting the rights of homosexuals. Egypt's Ambassador to the United Nations Ahmed Abul-Gheit said the Egyptian delegation has mobilized Islamic and Catholic powers abiding by religious values for confronting western ideas which call for admitting and legitimizing homosexual relations.
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The Israeli ambassador in Amman David Dadoun announced that families of the Israeli diplomats will be returned back from Amman to Tel Aviv following the wave of anger mounted by the Jordanians in protest of the Israeli aggression against the Palestinians.
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Allocations of treasury bonds reached in the December 5th session $ 64.5 million, the central bank "Bank Al Maghrib" said. 13, 26 and 52 week bonds were allocated for 5, 25 and 30 million USD respectively while 10 year bonds totaled 4.5 million USD.
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The Israeli forces and what are so called the leadership of the internal front on Wednesday at dawn carried out exercises at al-Afoula district Tel Aviv region. The exercises will last for two days.
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A judge ordered the release of a Spanish trucker who was arrested last Friday in the northern port of Tangiers on charges of drug trafficking.
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