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Damascus: A meeting for Forums' representatives canceled
Well-informed sources in Damascus said that the Syrian specialized authorities on Saturday abrogated a meeting the representatives of intellectual and cultural forums in Syria were intending to convene on Sunday.
Syria, Politics, 4/30/2001
A Syrian diplomatic campaign during the Pope's visit to Syria
The Syrian authorities are continuing preparations to receive Pope John Paul II in a first visit to be carried by a Pope to Syria, while historical records show that throughout history Six Syrians served as Popes in Rome.
Syria-Vatican, Politics, 4/30/2001
Morocco rejects any bargaining policy in its relations with Spain
Morocco rejects a bargaining and dealing policy in its relations with Spain, said the spokesperson of the Moroccan ministry of foreign affairs and cooperation.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 4/30/2001
Riad Seif claims on threats against him rejected
The al-Majallah magazine issued in London said in its recent issue according to special sources at the Syrian parliament that threats member of the Syrian parliament Riad Seif had claimed to have been exposed to by the speaker of the Syrian parliament Abdul Qader Qaddoura, are groundless.
Syria, Politics, 4/30/2001
A nearby Amnesty expected in Jordan
High ranking Jordanian parliamentary sources said that the Jordanian prime minister Ali Abu al-Ragheb had asked the study of a special Amnesty list which was proposed by the public freedoms committee at the Jordanian parliament to pardon some 298 who are sentenced in various cases.
Jordan, Politics, 4/30/2001
Egypt, Russia sign agreement on peaceful use of Atomic Energy
Egypt and Russia have agreed to develop and expand economic, scientific and technical cooperation in the peaceful use of atomic energy according to Egypt's national nuclear needs and priorities.
Egypt-Russia, Economics, 4/30/2001
Youssoufi, Re-elected First Secretary of USFP
Abderrahmane Youssoufi was re-elected Saturday first secretary of the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP), main party in the Moroccan coalition government.
Morocco, Politics, 4/30/2001
On Vedrine's visit to Damascus
The London- based al-Hayat daily said on Sunday in a report from Damascus that the French foreign minister Hubert Vedrine has reached, during his talks with the Syrian officials, the conviction that Damascus will not give the Israeli prime minister Sharon " a gift" to escalate matters in the Middle East.
Syria-France, Politics, 4/30/2001
Oil pipeline between Jordan, Iraq in 2002
The Jordanian minister of energy and mineral resources Wael Sabri has set the first quarter of the year 2002 to start actual implementation of the project to erect an oil pipeline from Iraq to Jordan.
Jordan-Iraq, Economics, 4/30/2001
Egypt, Tunisia condemn Israeli practices against defenseless Palestinians
During his meeting with Ebeid, President Ben Ali underlined the importance of exchanging expertise in the field of privatization as well as cooperating in upgrading the performance of public utilities
Tunisia-Egypt, Politics, 4/30/2001
Palestinians, Israelis agree on ceasefire, restart talks
The Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said that Palestinians and Israelis had agreed on a ceasefire and to start negotiations four weeks later.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 4/30/2001
Israel's deeds run counter to words
"Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres reported earlier today that there were contacts with the Palestinians to ceasefire for a while during which Israel would withdraw its forces to their previous posts," said Moussa.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 4/30/2001
Sudan is pleased over US conditions to improve relations with it
The Sudanese minister of information Ghazi Salah Eddine has described the three American conditions to build better relations with Sudan as more positive than the tone of the former US administration.
Sudan-USA, Politics, 4/30/2001
The Palestinian Intifada continues
The suicide operation carried out by one Palestinian youth on Sunday resulted in inflecting heavy damages on an armored Israeli coach which was carrying several Israeli settlers.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/30/2001
Egypt seeks to crown ME peace with success
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak underlined that Egypt has been playing its part in the Middle East peace process since the Camp David agreement in 1979 as it believes that peace is conducive to stability and it is in the good of all the region's countries.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 4/30/2001
The Phoenicians brought olive tree to Tunisia
Tunisia owes the Phoenicians who founded Cartage in the 9th century BC, to introducing the olive tree plantation to the country, whose oil has become one of the most important national income which also depends on tourism, and also palm plantation.
Tunisia, Agriculture, 4/30/2001
Saddam Hussein celebrates his 64th birthday
The Iraqi President Saddam Hussein on Saturday celebrate his 64th birthday amid a group of school children, at a time when southern Iraq was exposed to a new American- British attack that resulted in killing one and wounding two.
Iraq, Politics, 4/30/2001
Japanese experts call for promoting the role of private sector
At a seminar, held Saturday in Cairo, on industrialization strategy in Egypt the Japanese expert stressed the need to activate national industries and help map out a strategy that aims at exporting products to foreign markets.
Egypt-Japan, Economics, 4/30/2001
Libya signs trade agreement with G-77
The minutes of the meetings were signed on Saturday evening between the chambers of commerce, industry and agriculture in Libya and the chamber of commerce and industry for the G-77 countries aims at supporting trade and investment in Africa.
Libya, Economics, 4/30/2001
Sudanese president to visit Egypt
The Sudanese minister of justice Ali Muhammad Othman has announced that the Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir will shortly arrive in Cairo to visit Egypt at the invitation extended to him from President Hosni Mubarak, during their recent participation at the recent Amman Summit.
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 4/30/2001
European partnership agreement, to be signed soon
All studies and plans to modernize State sectors related to the Egyptian-European partnership agreement will be submitted to President Hosni Mubarak shortly to fix a date for signing the agreement after it was reviewed by the Cabinet.
Egypt-European Union, Politics, 4/30/2001
Mubarak hails role of Egyptian workers in accelerating development
In a speech marking labour day the President said that political reform requires that the political parties play their role in deepening democratic practices as well as opening up more opportunities for the younger generations to enable them shoulder their responsibilities. President Mubarak said that the use of the most up-to-date technology has become necessary to upgrade the state's institutions so as to be able to compete in international markets.
Egypt, Economics, 4/30/2001
Mrs. Mubarak voices support for Palestinian women
Egyptian First Lady Suzanne Mubarak said that social activities are atop of her priorities including the accessibility to books by setting up a number of libraries throughout the country in addition to caring for women affairs.
Egypt, Culture, 4/30/2001
Shura Council elections, under full supervision of the judiciary
The nomination papers of all 1852 candidates who will contest the midterm elections of the Shura Council have been accepted. The candidates represent different trends.
Egypt, Politics, 4/30/2001
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Syrian vice- President Abdul Halim Khaddam on Sunday in Damascus received the founder of the People's Front for the Liberation of Palestine George Habash and discussed with him " political developments at the Arab and Palestinian levels."
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The Syrian minister of defense Lt. Gen. Mustafa Tlass on Sunday in Damascus received the secretary general of the People's Struggle Front Samir Ghoushe and discussed with him " means of supporting the Palestinian Intifada, people and strengthening their steadfastness." In a statement, the front said that Ghoushe arrived in Damascus on Sunday, earlier in the day from Ramullah on top of a delegation representing the front in a visit which will last until Thursday during which he will meet with several Syrian officials.
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Joint Saudi- Egyptian air exercises started on Sunday in the Saudi airspace with the aim to exchange expertise and refine skills between the two states. Official sources in Riyadh said that the maneuvers which will last for several days under the name of "Faisal 2 " fall in the context of an Egyptian plan to carry out similar air exercises with numerous Arab forces."
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Eleven prominent members (university professors, teachers and lawyers) of the banned the Muslim Brotherhood group were arrested in Egypt for "inciting the masses'' over Israel's clashes with Palestinians, the New York Times reported today.
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The Saudi crown prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz on Saturday late night received a telephone call from the Lebanese prime minister Rafiq al-Hariri. The Saudi official news agency said that talks dealt with current developments in the region and exchanging view points regarding issues of mutual concern and reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries.
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"A member of Algeria's ruling coalition has threatened to leave the government over the handling of a week of clashes between Berbers and the security forces that have left 50 people dead" a BBC report said today.
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The Israeli radio said on Sunday that the Egyptian foreign minister Amr Moussa will head today ( Monday ) to each of Damascus and al-Riyadh in order to brief the Syria and Saudi officials on latest developments concerning the Egyptian- Jordanian initiative and results of the visit of the Israeli foreign minister Shemon Peres to Cairo.
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One Lebanese youth dies on Saturday night as a result of a land mine left by the Israeli occupation forces near Meis al-jabal town in south Lebanon. Lebanese security sources said the Lebanese youth was struck in a land mine field and one mine went off as a result of which he was killed immediately. Rescue teams could only reach him on Sunday at dawn.
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Moroccan minister of equipment, Bouamor Taghouan, started Sunday a three-day visit to Kuwait meant to enhance bilateral cooperation in matters of public works and infrastructure.
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The Israeli warplanes on Sunday renewed its violations of the Lebanese airspace and flew over the Lebanese capital Beirut at low altitude as well as South Lebanon and the Western Bekaa.
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