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Bahrain ratifies GCC defense agreement
Bahrain has ratified the joint defense agreements of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states signed by leaders of the GCC during their recent summit held in al-Manama in December 2000.
Bahrain-Gulf, Military, 1/23/2001
On al-Assad's visit to the UAE
The Kuwaiti daily al-Anba' quoted a wellinformed source in Damascus as saying that the visit of the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to the United Arab Emirates UAE is of a special importance because it comes following the summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council GCC which unveiled the disputes between the UAE and Iran.
United Arab Emirates-Syria, Politics, 1/23/2001
Moroccan - Saudi businessmen study obstacles to trade
The Moroccan-Saudi business council held a meeting in Rabat Monday to study obstacles hampering economic and commercial exchanges between the two nations.
Morocco-Saudi Arabia, Economics, 1/23/2001
Government reshuffle expected in Syria in March
The Lebanese daily al-Safir on Monday quoted well-informed sources saying that the Syrian leadership asked the prime minister Muhammad Mustafa Miro to prepare a report to assess the government's performance in order to submit it to the central committee of the Baath Arab socialist part, to be held in March, amid expectations to make a governmental reshuffle at that month.
Syria, Politics, 1/23/2001
Israel's belief in supremacy over Arabs, a grave mistake
"Israel's believed supremacy over the Arabs would be a grave mistake," said Presidential Political Advisor Osama Al-Baz. The Israelis have been waging an undeclared war against the Palestinians, using all air, ground and sea weapons.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 1/23/2001
Efforts to encourage French investment in Sudan
In a statement to the Sudanese daily al-Rai al- Am issues on Monday, Ismael explained he had agreed with the French minister to eliminate all obstacles hindering the work of the French investment companies in Sudan, to ensue necessary protection guarantee to them.
Sudan-France, Economics, 1/23/2001
Taba negotiations reached no positive results, Israel continues bombarding al-Beira
As negotiations were resumed on Monday between the Palestinian and the Israeli sides and dealt with refugees issues and the questions of the borders, Jerusalem and Security, the Israeli occupation forces continued its attacks against the Palestinians and its siege of the West Bank and Gaza.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/23/2001
Jordanian, Iranian parliamentary talks cover visas and Jerusalem
Jordanian and Iranian officials on Monday in Amman discussed means of maintaining coordination concerning the return of the Palestinian refugees to their homes and the question of Jerusalem in the context of the two countries' backing to the Palestinian people as well as discussing the question of the entry visas for the two countries' citizens.
Jordan-Iran, Politics, 1/23/2001
Kuwait, Iran sign cooperation agreement
The state of Kuwait and Iran have signed a bilateral cooperation agreement in the area of labor force transfer, social affairs and vocational training.
Kuwait-Iran, Politics, 1/23/2001
Maghreban union action assessed by Algerian foreign minister
Algerian foreign minister, Abdelaziz Belkhadem, on Monday assessed with Mohamed Amamou, Secretary-General of the Arab Maghreb Union (UMA), the union's actions and the problems facing it up.
Algeria, Politics, 1/23/2001
New list in the names of Jordanians normalizing with Israel
The Jordanian anti- normalization committee announced the names of the second shift of the list of those who normalize relations with Israel. The list includes the names of 68 companies, establishments and figures who are maintaining such relations with Israel.
Jordan-Israel, Economics, 1/23/2001
President inaugurates Cairo international book fair on Wednesday
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak will inaugurate on Wednesday the 33rd session of Cairo international book fair.
Egypt, Culture, 1/23/2001
Proctor and Gamble offers to raise investments in Egypt
He said that the company's investments at its factories at 6th of October City amounted to about $ 300 million and provided 1000 job opportunities for Egyptians.
Egypt-USA, Business, 1/23/2001
28,000 Moroccan Sahrawis settled in europe protest their exclusion from referendum operation
Some 28,000 Moroccan Sahrawis settled in Europe protest their exclusion from the referendum operation, said Lahcen Latif, President of the Europe-settled Sahrawi Tribes Association.
Morocco, Politics, 1/23/2001
Algerian imports of cereals up
Algeria has imported 7.3 million tons of cereals in 2000, and thereby representing an increase of 12% over its cereals imports in 1999, of 800,000 tons. This was as a result of the recession of Algeria's cereal production because of the drought wave hit the country.
Algeria, Economics, 1/23/2001
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The Persian language "Tehran " radio said on Monday that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will visit Tehran tomorrow.
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An official Tunisian source said that the Tunisian President Zein al-Abidin Bin Ali on Monday received a delegation delegated from Libya carrying a message from Libyan President Mu'ammar al-Qaddafi.
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The Lebanese daily al-Sharq said on Monday that the Iraqi vice- President Taha Yassin Ramadan will shortly visit Syria to discuss means of strengthening bilateral cooperation.
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The chairman of the Palestinian Authority PA Yasser Arafat on Sunday evening in Gaza met with the UN special envoy for the ME peace process Terry Larsen. Palestinian sources that the two sides reviewed latest political developments and the international efforts made to protect the peace process. Arafat had also met with the Turkish foreign minister Ismael Cim.
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The Jordanian weekly al-Majd said in a special report from Ramullah issued in its Monday's issue that the leadership of the Palestinian Intifada had asked a delegation representing it to visit Damascus to convene a series of meetings and consultations with the Syrian officials.
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Well-informed American sources said that the US secretary of state Colen Powel will hold his first visit to the Middle East by the end of February during which he will stop in Kuwait on February 26 to take part in the 10th anniversary of its liberation.
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A businessmen delegation from southern Italy will visit Morocco Jan. 28-31 to establish business contacts and partnership with Moroccan peers. The 20-member delegation will meet with Moroccan economic operators in Casablanca and Tangiers to study projects in industry, new information technologies and transportation.
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The official spokesman for the UN forces working in South Lebanon UNIFIL Timor Goksil has denied what was rumored of news reports the Irish contingent working within UNIFIL will reduce number of its troops during the two coming months.
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The Tunisian Manji Bu Snenah was elected as a news director general for the Arab league Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization ALECSO for a term of office from 2001 to 2005, in conclusion of the works of ALECSO's 15th conference.
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29 people were killed and 27 others were injured when their bus flipped over on a road, and fell in a nearly 100 meter-deep ravine.
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