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Al-Assad's comprehensive statement to French TV
The President said in his statement that the presence of the Syrian forces in Lebanon is temporary and that the recently made re-deployment is under technical considerations carried out by the military-men in the two countries
Syria-France, Politics, 6/22/2001
Mubarak held with parties concerned to calm down situation in occupied territories
The Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak had intensive contacts with the parties concerned with the peace process with the aim of containing dangerous positions in the Middle East, shoring up ceasefire agreement, and carrying out security measures as a preliminary step towards resuming negotiations between the Palestinian and Israeli sides.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 6/22/2001
Total of 609 human rights abuse cases settled
An independent arbitration and compensation commission has definitively settled a total of 609 human rights abuse cases and total compensations concerning 376 of these cases were paid to rightful claimants, the Moroccan human rights advisory council (CCDH) announced this Friday.
Morocco, Culture, 6/22/2001
Maher in Washington
the foreign minister said: "the Egyptian vision is the one which was expressed in the Egyptian -Jordanian initiative which adopted many of the proposals embodied in the Mitchell commission recommendations.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 6/22/2001
King Mohammed chairs 9th session of supreme water and climate council
"Time has come for us to radically change our perception of and attitude regarding water, through the management of the demand of this resource and the rationalization of its consumption" said King Mohammed VI.
Morocco, Economics, 6/22/2001
Al-Shara discusses with Moratinos the situation in the region, strengthening Syrian- European relations
The two sides discussed developments of conditions in the region, and Syrian- European relations. Stress was laid on the importance of strengthening these relations in all fields.
Syria-European Union, Politics, 6/22/2001
Manila, Moro Front start peace talks in Tripoli under al-Qaddafi's auspices
Seif al-Islam said: " our aim is to reach a just an comprehensive solution for the long lasting dispute and work for developing and rebuilding the southern parts of the Philippines."
Libya-Philippines, Politics, 6/22/2001
Yemen stressed taken security measures to protect the Americans
The Yemeni foreign minister Abu Baker al-Qurabi has announced that his country had taken all measures to ensure the security of the American diplomats following the decision taken by Washington to decrease number of the embassy employees and warning its citizens from travelling to Yemen.
Yemen-USA, Politics, 6/22/2001
Syrian- Turkish economic committee discuss boosting cooperation
the minister of the economy Muhammad al-Imadi stressed Syria's desire to develop relations with Turkey, noting the common and varied interests linking the two countries
Syria-Turkey, Economics, 6/22/2001
Jordanian prime minister visits Tunisia, Algeria
The Jordanian prime minister Ali Abu al-Ragheb started on Thursday a visit to Tunisia and Algeria that will last for five days during which he will preside over meetings with officials in the two states to strengthen economic and political relations.
Jordan-Regional, Politics, 6/22/2001
Mubarak gives directives to sign partnership agreement with EU on June 26
"The program (reviewed by President Mubarak) mainly depends on modernizing the Egyptian industry, agriculture, tourism and utilities as well as service sectors, such as power, communication, roads, airports, seaports, education and health," he said.
Egypt-European Union, Politics, 6/22/2001
Pope Shenouda urges Copts to stay calm, refrain from protests
Egyptian Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria, Patriarch of Saint Mark Diocese, urged Copts to stay calm and refrain from protests.
Egypt, Local, 6/22/2001
Moussa: Palestinian-Israeli contacts should follow lifting siege, stopping settlement
"If any of these steps are not achieved, it will be clear that the Israeli goal is to stop the Intifada and maintain the ceasefire without any concessions on the part of Israel,' he said.
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 6/22/2001
Bin Aleazer visits Turkey next month
An israeli diplomat asked not to be identified said that the Israeli minister of defense Benjamin Bin Aleazer will head for Ankara in July to consolidate the firm cooperation between the two allied countries, noting that this visit is presumed to be held on the 9th of July.
Turkey-Israel, Politics, 6/22/2001
Sharon gives his forces the liberty of striking the Palestinians
The Israeli occupation forces on Thursday tightened its siege on the Palestinian territories and the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon gave these forces the right to strike the Palestinians, claiming that this is Israel's natural right and renewed his vow to protect the settlements and the freedom of movement for the settlers.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 6/22/2001
Libya withdraws its forces from central Africa
The BBC radio quoted the Libyan news agency as saying that Libya has decided to withdraw its forces from the Republic of Central Africa. The forces which helped in foiling the coupe ( of May 28) and restored back legitimacy ( at the request of President Inj- Felex Bapatsi.
Libya-Central African Republic, Politics, 6/22/2001
Delegation from french human rights advisory commission visited Morocco
A delegation from the French national human rights advisory commission paid a three-day visit to Morocco last week for talks with members of the Moroccan Human rights advisory council (CCDH).
Morocco, Culture, 6/22/2001
Moroccan journalists launch 4-million signature petition for children
The 4-million petition for children called "Say yes to Children" was launched in Rabat on Thursday by the Moroccan press club, as part of preparations for next September's UN general assembly extraordinary session on children.
Morocco, Culture, 6/22/2001
Moroccan scouts hold internet campaign on Palestinian children's protection
Moroccan scouts will stage Sunday an internet campaign on the protection of Palestinian children.
Morocco-Palestine, Local, 6/22/2001
Moroccan farmers' debts to be alleviated under convention
Morocco's King Mohammed VI, who was accompanied by Prince Moulay Rachid, chaired in Agadir Thursday noon over the signing ceremony of a convention on the alleviation of debts incurred by farmers.
Morocco, Economics, 6/22/2001
King Mohammed dedicates scientific research ship
The ship, endowed with state-of-the-art equipment, can conduct a wide array of scientific and technical studies on oceanography and fish stocks.
Morocco, Science, 6/22/2001
Belgium and Sharon's trial
Well-informed sources in Brussels asked not to be identified told the Belgian daily "Le Soir" that the Belgian government will spare no efforts to amend and even cancel the law which authorizes Belgian courts to consider crimes and mass- annihilation acts and anti- humanity crimes, stressing that the case of the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon in Sabra and Shatilla massacres in the year 1982 will not be brought before the Belgian courts.
Israel-Belgium, Politics, 6/22/2001
Egyptian Press Council to file lawsuit to cancel Al-Naba'a license
The Supreme Council of the Press decided to file a lawsuit immediately with the State Council's Administrative Court demanding cancellation of Al-Naba'a newspaper publishing license.
Egypt, Local, 6/22/2001
French companies raise investment in Egypt
A report released by the general authority' for investment and free zones (GAFI) said the total investments in Egypt worth l.e 126 billion until early 2001 including l.e 96 million for the Egyptian businessmen with a rate of 75%.
Egypt, Economics, 6/22/2001
Moroccan holding invests more than $ 43 million in China
The Moroccan Benjelloun holding has injected 500 million Dirhams (nearly $ 43.47 Million) in a factory in Xi'An, China.
Morocco-China, Business, 6/22/2001
Italian businessmen prospect Moroccan market
A delegation of Italian businessmen is currently visiting Morocco to explore investment and partnership opportunities in the kingdom.
Morocco-Italy, Economics, 6/22/2001
Boeing, Royal Air Maroc and Labinal set up joint venture
Boeing Company, Moroccan carrier Royal Air Maroc and French Labinal Snecma Group announced on Thursday at French Le Bourget aeronautic exhibition they are forming a joint venture in Morocco to manufacture wire bundles.
Morocco-USA, Business, 6/22/2001
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While the British prime minister Tony Blair refused to meet with the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon following the investigation broadcast by the BBC on his responsibility over Sabra and Shatilla massacres, Egypt has started trying Sharon as a war criminal over the crimes he had committed against the Arab citizens in Egypt, Lebanon, Palestine and Jordan during the wars of 1967 and 1973 and the Sabra and Shatilla massacres in 1982.
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The London- based al-Quds al-Arabi daily quoted Israeli sources in Paris as saying that several Arab and Islamic heads including countries that do not have diplomatic relations with Tel Aviv had visited during the two past days the Israeli military pavilion at the International exhibition held near Paris with the aim to be acquainted with the Israeli advanced technology.
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Morocco and the USA have amended a bilateral understanding protocol, signed in June 2000, on promotion of internal and external investments. The amendment brings the US contribution to US$ 7.21 million, an increase by US$ 1.31 million of the amount previously agreed upon.
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The 7th edition of the Rabat festival kicked off Thursday by a music concert.The festival to last this year 40 days (June 21 through July 31), instead of the usual 15 days, features concerts, literary evenings, plays, films, exhibitions, colloquiums, and other cultural events.
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