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Syrian government prepares a white coupe over the public sector
Well-informed economic sources in Damascus said on December 19 that the Syrian government is currently studying a memorandum prepared by officials sides to make reforms in the public sector, according to a plan which is close to " a white coupe over this sector."
Syria, Politics, 12/22/2000
Mobilizing Sudanese efforts for a political solution
The Sudanese foreign relations minister Mustafa Othman Ismael has unveiled an agreement between the government and the al-Ummah ( nation) party chaired by al-Sadeq al-Mahdi on a national program government in the context of their care to mobilize all political forces, who believe in the political solution in Sudan and to work for forming a joint government in which the authority is shared.
Sudan, Politics, 12/22/2000
UN General Assembly votes for Syrian sovereignty over the Golan
In its 87th general session held on Wednesday evening, the UN General Assembly approved a decision which once again stresses Syria's durable sovereignty over the natural resources in the occupied Golan and also the sovereignty of the Palestinian people for their natural resources in the occupied Palestinian territories, including Jerusalem.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 12/22/2000
Three Palestinians killed, Israel opens fire on diplomats in Khan Younis
Three Palestinians were killed and several others wounded on Thursday as every day in various parts of the West bank and Gaza strip at a time when the Israeli attacks expanded to include a foreign and diplomatic delegation which was inspecting the consequences of the bombardment at Khan Younis Camp when the Israeli opened fire on them.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/22/2000
Lebanon stresses rejection to settling Palestinians in its territories
Lebanese President Emil lahoud on Thursday received the Speaker of the Lebanese parliament Nabih Berri and discussions between them dealt with the Lebanese position which rejects settling the Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.
Lebanon-Palestine, Politics, 12/22/2000
The Pope announces solidarity with those who suffer in the ME region
Pope John Paul II on Thursday voiced his solidarity with all " those who suffer the tiring conflict" in the Middle East. This was expressed in the traditional protocols to offer congratulations on the Christmas.
Regional-Vatican, Politics, 12/22/2000
King Mohammed probes means to speed up growth and investment with premier Youssoufi
Morocco's King Mohammed VI conferred in Rabat Thursday at the royal cabinet with premier Abderrahmane Youssoufi on a wide range of matters focusing on means to enhance economic growth and investment.
Morocco, Economics, 12/22/2000
French Vivendi pays $ 2.3 billion for 35% of Maroc-Telecom Capital
French group "Vivendi Universal" has won the bid for the purchase of 35% of Maroc-Telecom capital for $ 2.33 billion (23.34 billion DH), it was officially announced on Thursday.
Morocco-France, Business, 12/22/2000
Iraqi parliament tells to British House of commons sanctions are killing innocent people
The chairman of the Iraqi national council Sadoun Hammadi has called on members of the British House of commons to work seriously for ending the sufferings of the Iraqi people and end the sanctions imposed on them.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 12/22/2000
Morocco confirms status of prized place for call-centers
A high-level Moroccan delegation met inParis early this week at the Deloitte Consulting firm seat with major French groups in telecommunications, insurance, banking and retail to look into conditions for more call-centers installation in the kingdom.
Morocco-France, Economics, 12/22/2000
Morocco Studies Spain's Answer on Borders Delimitation
Morocco is currently studying the Spanish government answer regarding the delimitation of the Canary Islands sea borders, well-informed sources said.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 12/22/2000
Jordan hosts the next Arab summit
It was announced in Amman on Thursday that Jordan has proposed the convening of the 13th ordinary Arab summit due to be held in Amman in the last week of next March.
Jordan-Regional, Politics, 12/22/2000
A higher commission was established to develop Mecca
A royal decree was issued provides for the formation of a higher commission to develop Mecca and areas adjoining " Beit Allah al-Haram" and to build new housing units for pilgrims and those who come for al-Omra.
Saudi Arabia, Economics, 12/22/2000
Energy output on the rise, mining and industry slow down
Energy production recorded a 4% increase in the third quarter of 2000 while mining and industry slowed down with a slump of 8% and 2% respectively, the statistic department said.
Morocco, Economics, 12/22/2000
Leaking gas pipe pollutes several Libyan wells
The Libyan National Office for Environment Protection and the National Libyan Petroleum Enterprise (ENP-Naft-Libya) held an emergency meeting on Tuesday night to discuss the pollution of several wells in the agricultural district of Gargouza, 30 km West of Tripoli, caused by a leaking underground gas pipeline.
Libya, Local, 12/22/2000
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President Bashar al-Assad on Thursday evening received a telephone call from German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder. Talks dealt with issues of mutual concern.
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It was announced on Tripoli on Thursday that a Libyan plane arrived at Jumo Kenyata, loaded by humanitarian aids to Kenya which this year underwent the worst drought since several decades.
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A Chinese official delegation left on Friday Beijing for Baghdad on a plane carrying humanitarian assistance to Iraq, reports Chinese news agency Xhinua. Led by the state councilor (minister without portfolio), the delegation comprises top officials from foreign, external trade and health departments and representatives of the Red Cross.
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The Egyptian cabinet has stressed Egypt's full backing to the Arab rights provides for Israel's complete withdrawal from Jerusalem, the occupied Syrian Golan heights and all Palestinian territories up to June 4, 1967 in implementation of international legitimacy resolutions and the land for peace formula.
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The volume of the United Arab Emirates UAE in the Arab states reached almost 6.2 billion Dirham during the period from 1985 until the end of 1999 while Arab investments coming to the UAE during the same period of time reached 3.2 billion Dirham, representing 50% of the UAE's investment.
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The Moroccan treasury will issue next Tuesday 13 and 26 month bonds, says a release of the department of economy, finance, privatization and tourism.
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