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Israel bombs a Syrian radar station in Lebanon
A Syrian official source said today ( Monday) the following: At 12.20 p.m. Today, April 16, 2001, Israeli air formations violated the Lebanese airspace and bombed one of our positions in the Lebanese territories. Our defense forces intercepted the raiding Israeli planes.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 4/16/2001
Israeli forces in south Israel in a state of alert
Eye witnesses said that the Israeli forces on the northern border of Israel today morning were in a state of utmost alert, but no certain instructions were given to civilians following the raid carried out by the Israeli planes against a Syrian position in Lebanon in which four Syrian soldiers were reported to be killed.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 4/16/2001
Egypt's prime minister in Saudi Arabia
During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and latest developments on the Arab and international arenas.
Saudi Arabia-Egypt, Politics, 4/16/2001
Syria refuses an American request concerning Iraq
The United Arab Emirates UAE daily al-Khaleij issued on Sunday said that a Syrian source stressed to it that Syria had refused a request proposed by the American administration calling on Damascus to join what is called " smart sanctions" Washington had decided to impose on Iraq.
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 4/16/2001
Qaddoumi: Syrian- Palestinian relations are improving
The chairman of the PLO political department Farouk al-Qaddoumi has stressed that Syrian- Palestinian relations have attained strides forward to the better.
Palestine-Syria, Politics, 4/16/2001
Lahoud discusses with Sfeir means of uniting ranks
The Lebanese President Emil Lahoud on Sunday at Bkarki met with the Maronite Patriarch Nasrullah Sfeir and discussed with him current conditions at the local and regional levels under the instability in the general conditions in the region, resulted from the Israeli intransigence and Sharon's policy which obstructs the peace process.
Lebanon, Politics, 4/16/2001
Moussa visits Abu Dhabi and Kuwait
The Egyptian foreign minister Amr Moussa arrived on Sunday in Abu Dhabi in a short visit to the United Arab Emirates which will last for one day and then he will head for Kuwait in a visit which lasts for two days.
Egypt-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 4/16/2001
On the Syrian presence in Lebanon
The Qatari daily al-Watan has quoted a Syrian official it described as well-informed that the current heated debate in Lebanon relating to the Syrian military presence concerns Syria only to the extent it might affect the firmly established relations between the " leaderships of the two sisterly countries."
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 4/16/2001
Documents defending Libyan convicted in the Lockerbie incident
The United Arab Emirate UAE al-Bayan daily issued on Saturday said that the lawyers who defend the Libyan citizen Abdul Baset al-Miqrahi have received information that will negate his links to exploding the Pan American plane over Lockerbie.
Libya, Politics, 4/16/2001
Saudi minister of the interior welcomes human rights organizations in his country
The Saudi minister of the interior prince Nayef Bin Abdul Aziz has asserted that relations between his country and Iran are good and will be strengthened by signing the security agreement between the two countries.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 4/16/2001
Morocco's premier starts official visit to Pakistan
Moroccan Prime Minister, Abderrahmane Youssoufi, arrived in Islamabad this Monday on a four-day official visit to Pakistan at the invitation of chief executive, General Pervez Musharraf.
Morocco-Pakistan, Politics, 4/16/2001
'Reading for All', 10 years of working for the future
'Reading for All' project, which started in the early 1990s was motivated by the realization that a new century was about to begin, ushering in a new era of scientific and technological leaps, and a freedom for mankind in which he will reach new realms of infinite knowledge and where happiness and progress will prevail.
Egypt, Education, 4/16/2001
Khartoum stresses talks with Washington
The Sudanese foreign minister Mustafa Othman Ismael has stressed that the meeting which was held in Doha between Sudanese delegates and members at the US Senate was fruitful and encouraging. He admitted that al-Khartoum asked Qatar to mediate with Washington in order to normalize Sudanese- American relations.
Sudan-USA, Politics, 4/16/2001
UN postpones second round of talks with Iraq because of division
Diplomats at the UN announced on Saturday evening that the UN secretary general has decided to postpone a second round of talks held at higher level with Iraq, at least for one month, because of the deep differences inside the UN Security Council.
Iraq, Politics, 4/16/2001
Christian communities in Syria celebrate the Easter
The Christian communities in Syria on Sunday celebrated the Easter ( the day of Jesus Christ Resurrection ) and prayers and masses were held and sermons were delivered at the country's churches.
Syria, Religion, 4/16/2001
Royal message to Algeria's bouteflika
President Abdelaziz Bouteflika of Algeria received on Saturday a message from King Mohammed VI.
Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 4/16/2001
Arab economy conference kicks off tuesday in Cairo
A conference on Arab economy will be held in Cairo as of Tuesday to debate ways of improving Arab economies performance and competitiveness in a global market.
Regional, Economics, 4/16/2001
New vision on Egypt-Austria economic cooperation
Talks between Egyptian and Austrian businessmen, held recently in Cairo, revealed a new vision on the possibility of economic cooperation, initiated in 1998 when Atef Ebeid, the then-minister of public enterprises, visited Vienna.
Egypt-Austria, Economics, 4/16/2001
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The Syrian foreign minister Farouk al-Shara today ( Monday) starts a visit to Moscow that will last for two days during which he will hand a message from President Bashar al-Assad to the Russian President Vladimir Putin. Al-Shara will also hold talks with his Russian counterpart Igore Ivanov and will meet also with several high ranking officials with the aim of consultation on bilateral relations between Syria and Russia and developments on regional and international issues.
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Egyptian medical and security sources reported on Sunday that an Egyptian girl was hit by Israeli bullets in the Egyptian part of the border city of Rafah between Egypt and Gaza. Sources at Rafah hospital where the girl was admitted said that the girl, whose identity was not revealed was hit on Saturday by a bullet in her shoulder when she was in the courtyard of her house, situated 500 meters from the borders.
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The ruler of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani on Sunday in Doha received the UN assistant secretary general el-Akhdar al-Ibrahimi.
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Media sources said quoting the Tunisian ambassador to Greece Ali Hashani stressed that the Tunisian president Zein al-Abidin Bin Ali will pay a visit to Greece at the invitation of the Greek President.
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Speaker of the Belgian Senate, Armand De Decker, on Saturday wound up an official visit to Morocco, that was meant to enhance Moroccan-Belgian relations. De Decker, who had been received on Friday in Fez by King Mohammed VI, told reporters his talks with Moroccan officials were held in an atmosphere of "understanding and entente." He said Belgium will hold the chairmanship of the European Union as of next July, a fact that will enable to consolidate Morocco's relations with Belgium and with the EU in general.
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Speaker of the Mauritanian National Assembly (parliament), Sheikh Ahmed Ould Baba, arrived in Casablanca Sunday on a five-day official visit to Morocco at the invitation of speaker of the House of Representatives (lower chamber), Abdelouahed Radi.
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The representative of the Jewish community in the Iranian Shoura council Maurice Mu'tamad has denounced the racist statements made by Israeli officials against the Palestinian people and against the Arabs, in general.
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Total sales of Abu Dhabi's 11th International book exhibition which was conclude don Saturday with the participation of some 13 publishing houses from Syria estimated at 8 million UAE Dirham within 10 days.
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By the beginning of 2002 Dubai will launch the Islamic Arab space station "Tayebah " in both Arabic and English languages.
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A human skull dates back to 7,000 years before the Christ was found at Jabal al-Baheis position in al-Sharja. In the position which represents a settlement for the pre-history age, also were found several skeletons, diamonds and jewelry.
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