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Ebeid conveys a message from President Mubarak to Bashir
The other agreements are on avoiding dual taxation, preventing customs contradictions, maritime and land transport, culture, insurance, oil, media and social affairs.
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 7/7/2001
Annan calls on Israel to halt policy of targeted assassinations
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Thursday called on Israel to halt its practice of "targeted assassinations," urging both sides in the Middle East conflict to reject violence and pursue a political solution to their dispute.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 7/7/2001
Maher slams Israeli assassination policy; Egypt and Libya to continue contact
Asked for comment on the latest Israeli decision to assassinate Palestinian Intifada activists, Maher said we are used to the fact that the laws of Israel, which claims to be a democratic country that respects human rights, allow for torturing detainees and suspects. We have seen now how Israel, at the highest level, assumes the authority of killing and executing people without trial and without giving them the right to defend themselves, Maher said.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 7/7/2001
Coordinating Arab Gulf financial policies
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states have been seeking to coordinate their monetary and financial policies so as to attain a Monetary Union.
Gulf, Economics, 7/7/2001
Clashes continue in the Palestinian territories
While the Palestinian authority extended messages to the US President George Bush and to several world leaders including the basic ideas for its initiative which is based on debated initiatives to re-launching the Palestinian- Israeli negotiations, Israel has been continuing its attacks against unarmed Palestinians.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 7/7/2001
Lahoud calls for challenging the Zionist Lobby by US citizens of Lebanese origin
The Lebanese President Emil Lahoud has stressed the need of uniting the capabilities and potentials of the Americans of Lebanese origin "because that will be for the benefits of the Lebanese expatriates and for Lebanon," noting the importance of finding out a pressing force to challenge the Zionist Lobby in the world.
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 7/7/2001
New oil-for-food agreement to be signed on Monday
Iraq's ambassador at the UN Muhammad al-Douri has stated that signing a memorandum between Iraq and the UN to extend working in the "oil for food" program for an additional five months, will be probably waiting until next Monday.
Iraq, Politics, 7/7/2001
Iraqi MP delegation hold talks in Morocco
A delegation from the Iraqi National Council (parliament) which arrived in Rabat Friday held on the same day talks with deputy-speaker of the House of Representatives, Abdelaziz Alaoui Hafidi, to explain Iraq's stance on international sanctions.
Morocco-Iraq, Politics, 7/7/2001
Preparations for the al-Maghreb Summit
Heads of the Arab Maghreb delegations which are taking part in the 37th session of the follow up committee of the Arab Maghreb federation have stressed the need of revitalizing the federation's structures and its establishments to give the necessary impetus for the common Arab Maghreb work.
Maghreb, Politics, 7/7/2001
The UN and kidnapped Israeli soldiers
The UN on Friday decided to hand over Israel and the Lebanese government a video tape filmed on the wake of Hizbullah capturing of three Israeli soldiers. The film was handed over after the faces appearing in the tape were covered for security consideration.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 7/7/2001
Egyptian bond sale proving widly popular
Emerging market investors on Thursday flooded Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley with offers to buy two new sovereign bonds from Egypt in the Middle Eastern country's first foray into the international capital markets.
Egypt, Economics, 7/7/2001
Cabinet discusses giving 5-year tax exemption to industrial projects
The Cabinet in its coming meeting under Premier Atef Ebeid will discuss the Republican decrees passed to modernize the Egyptian industry including a suggestion to give a five-year tax exemption to the establishments which will benefit from the modernization program.
Egypt, Economics, 7/7/2001
Egypt stresses necessity of realising African integration
The African Foreign Ministers taking part in the 74th session of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) ministerial council discussed Friday a detailed report on the implementation of the Sirte Declaration on the establishment of the African Union.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 7/7/2001
Mubarak sends message to Zambian president
The Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher said that he will deliver an application and friendship message from President Hosni Mubarak to Zambian President Frederick Chiluba.
Egypt-Zambia, Politics, 7/7/2001
Prince Moulay Rachid is forward looking, report
Saudi monthly, Arrajol, (published in London) has run a special report on Prince Moulay Rachid entitled "I am pragmatic and remains at the disposition of H.M. the King."
Morocco, People, 7/7/2001
Egypt safe from ME water conflict
A team of water consultants and construction engineers was recently dispatched to inspect the Blue Nile from the air. In response to its findings the Minister of Public Works and Water Resources, Mahmoud Abu Zeid, said: "The committee did not see any construction work in the area, and there is no sign of Israeli aide to Ethiopia as far as dam projects are concerned."
Egypt, Economics, 7/7/2001
US credibility questioned in plane crash report
US aviation officials were accused of dishonesty and deception by EgyptAir's Chairman Mohammed Fahim Rayan. Speaking before the Parliamentary Committee for Transport and Communications Rayan said: "American aviation officials suggested that we should cooperate and tacitly agree that co-pilot Gamil al-Battouti probably caused the Boeing 767 aircraft to begin its fatal dive on October 31, 1999."
Egypt-USA, Local, 7/7/2001
Chephren pyramid opens for visitors
The pyramid of King Chephren will open for visitors as of Sunday after a two-year closure period due to the increasing humidity that reached 80% for the influx of visitors inside the pyramid.
Egypt, Local, 7/7/2001
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The Iraqi economic delegation which includes 8 heads of the Iraqi chambers of Commerce on Friday concluded its visit to Lebanon. The visit covered the heads of the chambers of the Lebanese heads of the chambers of commerce, industry and agriculture in Beirut, Zahleh, Tripoli and Sidon.
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A Belgian delegation of officials and businessmen will be visiting Morocco next September 9-12, Belgium's ambassador in Morocco, Michel Carlier announced. The diplomat who met Morocco's industry, trade, energy and mining minister, Mustapha Mansouri, said the delegation will meet Moroccan officials, the employers association members and managers of large enterprises.
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The Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon has received an invitation from the Italian government to visit Rome but no date has been so far set for such a visit. An official at the Israeli cabinet presidium said that Sharon received the invitation after his election as a prime minister in February. In May, Italy condemned Israel's use of excessive force against the Palestinians, stressing that Israel is mistaken if it believes it can subjugate the Palestinians.
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World champion and recordman, Morocco's Hicham El Guerrouj, has made the year's best performance on the 1,500 m race Friday night in the Saint Denis athletics meet. El Guerrouj run the distance in 3 mn, 28 sec and 38/100 during the contest that is second stage of the Athletics Golden League seven stages.
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The archaeological mission of the Faculty of Arts, Alexandria University, Damanhour Branch, unearthed an ancient temple that dates back to the era of the Old Kingdom (4500 BC). Four pottery and copper as well as alabaster vessels to keep ornamental substances and cosmetics were discovered.
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