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Mubarak starts his European tour
Egyptian President Mubarak today starts a tour of three European countries Germany, Romania and Russia for talks with the leaders of those countries on the situation in the Middle East and bilateral relations between Egypt and those countries.
Egypt, Politics, 4/24/2001
Morocco, Amnesty International sign cooperation accord
Under the convention, human rights education will be extended not only to teachers and civil servants working in the sector but also to the civil servants in charge of enforcing laws such as magistrates, gendarmerie and police officers and jails staff
Morocco, Culture, 4/24/2001
Baz rules out outbreak of war
Egyptian Presidential Political Advisor Osama AL Baz said that the Israeli arrogance and contentiousness would be curbed in the coming stage.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 4/24/2001
Address by President Mubarak on the occasion of the liberation of Sinai
In the October war, the Egyptian Armed Forces successfully managed to win the greatest victory, thus re-asserting their ability to accomplish their national mission, reversing balances and dispelling illusions. Through that victory, they imposed a new reality in this part of the world.
Egypt, History, 4/24/2001
More explosions in Israel
Confrontations continued on Monday in various cities, and villages of Gaza and the West Bank between the Palestinian Intifada youths and the Israeli forces. A booby trapped car went off in "Oyahodah" market near Tel Aviv and another explosive went off in an Israeli patrol near Jerusalem.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/24/2001
Beshara denies connection between his current visit to Damascus, Arafat's visit
The Arab member at the Israeli Knesset Azmi Beshara has denied any relations between his current visit to Damascus and the forthcoming visit the chairman of the Palestinian Authority Yasser Arafat will make to Damascus or any type of Palestinian- Syrian meetings.
Syria-Palestine, Politics, 4/24/2001
Lebanese president confers with Greek party chief
The Greek official said that President Lahoud asked for a more effective role to be played by the European Union in the region, noting " this is our very policy and we will work to fulfil his desire." He stressed that relations between the Lebanese and Greek peoples are not only at the political level, rather also based on developing social, economic and political ties.
Lebanon-Greece, Politics, 4/24/2001
Jordan protests Israeli attempts to obstruct al-Aqsa maintenance
Jordan has officially protested against Israel for placing obstacles before the current renovation and maintenance works in al-Aqsa mosque, carried out by the committee of al-Aqsa mosque and the " Dome rock."
Jordan-Israel, Politics, 4/24/2001
US strongly committed to broker Mideast peace
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak yesterday discussed with a US congressional delegation relations as well as the deteriorating situation in the Middle East situation and the ensuing Israeli aggression against Palestinians.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 4/24/2001
Ethiopian prime minister arrives in Saudi Arabia
The Ethiopian prime minister Meles Zenadi started on Monday a visit to Saudi Arabia which will last for two days, which is his first visit and marks the beginning of a tour in the Arab Gulf region.
Saudi Arabia-Ethiopia, Politics, 4/24/2001
Khamenei's speech on occasion of the conference on Palestinian Intifada
Following is the full text of a speech delievered by Iran's Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran Tuesday at the International Conference on Palestinian Intifada
Iran-Regional, Politics, 4/24/2001
Nasrullah to meet with Mashaal
The US magazine "Time" said yesterday that the leaders of the Hizbullah party Hassan Nasrullah and of Hamas movement Khaled Mashaal will meet this week in Iran in an attempt to settle their differences and concentrate on jihad (struggle) against Israel.
Regional-Israel, Politics, 4/24/2001
US energy secretary visits Saudi Arabia
The US energy secretary Spencer Abraham will pay a visit to Saudi Arabia, which is his first since he assumed his post of office. The visit will last for two days and falls in the course of his tour on the region after which he will visit Kuwait and Qatar.
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 4/24/2001
Israel's boycott office postpones meeting
The BBC correspondent in Damascus said that the delay of most of the Arab states from taking place in the meeting of the Israel's boycott office in Damascus was a real test for these countries following the recent Amman's Arab summit, which adopted the decision of boycotting Israel, at Syria's request and also agreed to convene a meeting called upon by the main boycott office in Damascus.
Regional-Syria, Economics, 4/24/2001
King Mohammed calls for new information technology mastery
"We have pursued this policy of overture and progress, opening, with the same transparency and rigor, Maroc-Telecom's capital to make of our country a model in the field," the King said
Morocco, Economics, 4/24/2001
Prime minister meets Amnesty International delegation
Moroccan Prime Minister, Abderrahmane Youssoufi, hailed Amnesty International-Morocco's becoming a full-fledged section of the organization.
Morocco, Culture, 4/24/2001
Arab League plans to counter Israeli infiltration into Africa
The Arab League (AL) assistant secretary general for political affairs Zakaraya Ismael has announced that the AL is preparing a plan to counter the Israeli infiltration into Africa.
Regional-Israel, Politics, 4/24/2001
King Mohammed vows to follow up recommendations of African first ladies' summit
Morocco's King Mohammed VI pledged to spare no effort to follow up the recommendations made by the summit of African First ladies, held in Marrakesh April 20-22 under the topic "the little Girl, a Global Movement for Africa's Development."
Morocco, Culture, 4/24/2001
Yemen to reschedule Russian debts
The Yemeni foreign minister Abu Baker al-Qurabi has announced that Yemen seeks to reschedule its debts with Russia, estimated at $ 1.3 billion.
Yemen-Russia, Politics, 4/24/2001
GCC- EU ministerial council meet in Manama
Works of the 11th meeting of the joint ministerial council between the Gulf Cooperation Council GCC member states and the European Union started on Monday in al-Manama.
Gulf-European Union, Economics, 4/24/2001
Four Arab states hold meeting in Rabat to coordinate stands with European Union
The foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia will hold a meeting in Rabat May 8-9 to probe means of coordinating the four states' stands regarding the European union
Regional-European Union, Economics, 4/24/2001
Egypt, a staunch supporter of Palestinian, Arab rights
"Egypt, under President Hosni Mubarak, is the biggest supporter of Palestinian and Arab rights in Al-Quds (Jerusalem)," said the country's Mufti Nasr Farid Wasel.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 4/24/2001
More than one billion plastic bags disposed in Moroccan streets
As no recycling is possible, the thrown bags roam across streets and countryside, marring the landscape and blocking the sewage system. Their danger is even more present in the country-side, where the bags, made out of highly toxic material, end up in the stomach of hungry cattle.
Morocco, Environment, 4/24/2001
King Mohammed calls for sound return for Moroccan expatriates
During the meeting that was devoted to the return conditions of the Moroccans settled abroad, the king instructed the members of the Mohammed V foundation to guarantee best conditions to the return of the Moroccan expatriates, and to extend them all necessary aid, at the level of welcome, medical, human, and relief assistance, the spokesman said.
Morocco, Local, 4/24/2001
More Arab tourists visit Morocco, numbers still low
Tourists from the Middle-East and the Gulf are showing more interest in Morocco, as evidenced by the rise in their number.
Morocco-Regional, Economics, 4/24/2001
Athletics: Morocco's el Moaziz wins London Flora marathon
Few months after winning the prestigious Marathon of New York, Morocco's Abdelkader El Moaziz on Sunday bagged the London Flora Marathon.
Morocco, Sports, 4/24/2001
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Pope John Paul II on Monday in Rome discussed with the Lebanese prime minister Rafik al-Hariri the situation in the Middle East, the stumbled ME peace process and the recent Israeli aggression against Lebanon.
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The Lebanese daily al- Mustaqbil ( the future) said on Monday quoting diplomatic sources in Algiers that President Bashar al-Assad carries with him during his visit to Algiers on May 1st or 2nd a draft mediation between Algeria and Morocco aiming at eliminating differences over the Polesario issue in which the Polesario front seeks independence from Morocco.
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The Palestinian official in charge of the file of the Palestinian- Syrian relations Asaad Abdul Rahman said that developments in the Palestinian territories will stand against the visit of the chairman of the Palestinian Authority Yasser Arafat to Damascus by the end of the current month, as it is scheduled.
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Morocco's King Mohammed VI received Monday at the Royal palace in Fez visiting South Korean external trade minister, Hwang Doo-Yun.
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The chairman of the Palestinian Authority Yasser Arafat on Monday met in Ramullah, West Bank with the UN secretary general special envoy to the Middle East Terry Larsen. The Israeli radio said that the two sides discussed current conditions in the Palestinian territories and means of resuming the Israeli- Palestinian negotiations.
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The chamber of advisors, upper house of the Moroccan parliament, holds on Thursday a special session on latest developments in the Middle East. A statement by the house said the special session will look into the latest developments in the Middle East following the Israeli aggressions against the Lebanese territories and the Syrian forces deployed in Lebanon.
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Greek foreign minister, Georges Papandreou, will pay an official visit to Morocco April 24-25 to debate with Moroccan officials means to upgrade relations between Morocco and Greece. During his stay in Morocco, Papandreou will sign a memorandum of understanding with Moroccan peer, Mohamed Benaissa.
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Egypt's First Lady Suzanne Mubarak opened a center for pottery at El-Fostat area. She also inaugurated Cairo garden festival and visited El-Horreya garden. During the visit she listened to a presentation by Cairo Governor Abdel Rehim Shehata on developing gardens and green areas.
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Under the patronage of President Bashar al-Assad, the 7th Exhibition of Information Technology " Sham 2001" opens today Tuesday. This exhibition which is organized by the Syrian Scientific Information Society will display the latest inventions of contacts and information technology. More than 350 Syrian, Arab and foreign companies are taking part in this exhibition.
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The Israeli warplanes have renewed its violation of the Lebanese airspace. Lebanese security sources said the Israeli warplanes on Monday flew at low altitude in the airspace of al-Nabatieh and the villages of Sidon and Bin Jbeil districts.
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The British ambassador to Kuwait Richard Mayor has announced that the joint defense agreement between his country and Kuwait was renewed spontaneously.
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