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Mubarak contacts Bush on deteriorating situation in occupied territories
In the context of Egypt's efforts aiming at halting Israeli hostile practices against the Palestinian people and avoiding further deterioration in the occupied territories, President Mubarak sent an urgent message to US President George W. Bush dealing with sustained Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people and deteriorating positions in the occupied territories.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 8/4/2001
Continued confrontation between Israelis and Palestinians
Amid the tough military siege, the Israeli occupation forces continued its systematic attacks especially in the cities of Hebron and Jerusalem.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 8/4/2001
Tunisia: Opposition magazine prevented from distribution
The Tunisian opposition Progressive Democratic party has announced that its weekly magazine al-Mawqif ( the position) was not distributed at the press selling centers on Wednesday and called on the Tunisian authorities to honor the freedom of the press.
Tunisia, Politics, 8/4/2001
Naser describes her visit to Turkey as positive
The Syrian deputy foreig miniser Mrs Siba Nasser has stressed that the talks she held in Ankara with Turkish officials were useful and good.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 8/4/2001
Turkish foreign minister to visit Syria very soon
Diplomatic sources have expected that the Turkish foreign minister Ismael Cim will visit Syria shortly to sign a Syrian- Turkish statement including the basic principles for the coming phase of the relations between the two countries.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 8/4/2001
A new Kuwaiti approach on the occasion of the 11th anniversary of the Iraqi invasion
Kuwait has received the anniversary of August 2nd, 1990 with remarks showing that a clear change has been made in its political and media approach. An approach reviewed by the the Kuwaiti minister of information Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahd al-Ahmad al-Sabah and the Kuwaiti minister of state for foreign afairs Sheikh Muhammad al-Sabah al-salem.
Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 8/4/2001
Cairo denies intention to cut relations with Israel
Cairo on Thursday denied news which stated its determination to cancel the Camp David agreement signed with Israel in 1978 nor to take measures like expelling the Israeli ambassador from Egypt and freezing diplomatic relations with Tel Aviv.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 8/4/2001
Iran and Israel
Under the title " Israel will attack Iran from the Turkish territories," the Turkish daily al-Sharq al-Awsat said on Wednesday that Israel which bombarded the Iraqi nuclear installations in 1981, will strike Iranian nuclear bases and this time from the Turkish territories.
Iran-Israel, Politics, 8/4/2001
Some 82 Jordanians arrested under curroption charges
Jordanian official sources announced the suspension of 82 persons and bringing them before the court under curroption charges especially in misusing their posts, and bribing charges in both the private and the public sectors in Jordan.
Jordan, Politics, 8/4/2001
German embassy resumes its activities in Baghdad
The Iraqi minister of state for foreign affairs Naji Sabri al-Hadeithi said that the few coming days will witness the opening of the German embassy in Baghdad after Germany used to send its diplomats representatives through Jordan.
Iraq-Germany, Politics, 8/4/2001
Al-Hariri visits Pakistan next Tuesday
The Lebanese prime minister Rafiq al-Hariri will pay an official visit to Pakistan on Tuesday that lasts for 24 hours during which he will hold talks with the ruler of Pakistan general B. Musharaf and Pakistani officials.
Lebanon-Pakistan, Politics, 8/4/2001
Lebanese- Iraqi economic relations
The economic sides in Lebanon have welcomed appointing Wafiq Ruheimi as the first Lebanese diplomat at the rank of a consultant for the charge de affairs of the Lebanese embassy in Iraq. This decision was taken after Beirut had decided in march this year to resume diplomatic relations with Iraq following a suspension of 7 years.
Lebanon-Iraq, Economics, 8/4/2001
Bin Saleh concludes a visit to Iran
The chairman of the Algerian National Society ( parliament) Abdul Qader Bin Saleh has held talks in Tehran with the Iranian President Muhammad Khatami. During the meeting Khatami stressed that the " boycott of relations between Iran and Algeria " will be only beneficiary for the enemies of the two peoples and countries.
Algeria-Iran, Politics, 8/4/2001
Bajmal government to maintain a dialogue with the opposition
The Yemeni government has expressed its determination to maintain a dilaogue with the opposition parties and civil society organizations on proposals relating to amendments of the election law enforced at the meantime.
Yemen, Politics, 8/4/2001
Death penalty for three Palestinians under charges of 'dealing' with Israel
The security court of the state of Palestine in Nablus on Tuesday issued a death penalty of three Palestinians under the charges of " dealing with Israel" while a fourth Palestinian was sentenced to imprisonment for 15 years because he is under 18 year old.
Palestine, Local, 8/4/2001
Tunisia and human rights
The Tunisian minister of higher education al-sade Shaban has accused he Tunisian League for defense of human rights to "be inclined in the recent years to politicizing certain causes," while the secretary general of the Tunisian People's Unity party Muhammad BuSheiha did not hesitate to accuse certain non- governmental organizations of serving interests which stand against the Arab interests.
Tunisia, Politics, 8/4/2001
Yemeni opposition boycotts a meeting with the government
The yemeni opposition on Wednesday announced it will boycott the meeting called upon by the government due to be held on Saturday ( today).
Yemen, Politics, 8/4/2001
Ministerial economic group discusses activating privatization program
Egyptian Prime Minister Atef Ebeid meets today with the economic ministerial group and senior bankers to approve the new system of foreign exchange rates, to be effective tomorrow, and ways of activating the national privatization program.
Egypt, Economics, 8/4/2001
Defending Jerusalem is all Muslims' responsibility
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Mohammed Sayed Tantawi called all Muslim World to defend Jerusalem.
Egypt-Palestine, Religion, 8/4/2001
A campaign in Tunisia for Bin Ali's assuming fourth term of office
Organizations close to the authorities in Tunisia are taking part in the campaign launched by the ruling "Democratic Constitutional Coalition" to promote for the Tunisia President Zein al-Abidin Bin Ali assuming power for the fourth constitutional term in the presidential elections in 2004.
Tunisia, Politics, 8/4/2001
Saudi Arabia: Iraq's accusations towards the refugees are not true
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday denied accusations addressed by the Iraqi foreign ministry to the kingdom over committing " inhumanitarian and immoral acts " agains the Iraqi refugees in Saudi Arabia, stressing that these accusations are lies.
Saudi Arabia-Iraq, Politics, 8/4/2001
Egyptian parties call for boycutting relations with Israel
The largest four opposition parties in Egypt have called on the Egyptian government to cut diplomatic relations with Israel and to immediately call for convening an urgent Arab summit to discuss the events of the " alleged Haikal."
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 8/4/2001
IMF commands macroeconomic stability in Morocco
The International Monetary Fund commended macroeconomic stability in Morocco, as evidenced by the comfortable external position and the maintenance of inflation at industrial countries' level, despite adverse internal and external conditions.
Morocco, Economics, 8/4/2001
Amazigh cultural associations proud and satisfied over king's decision to create Amazigh institute
Several Amazigh (Berber) cultural associations and organizations expressed in a collective statement pride and satisfaction over the decision announced last July 30 by King Mohammed VI to set up an institute of Amazigh culture.
Morocco, Politics, 8/4/2001
Israeli ambassador in Cairo accuses the Egyptian media of 'provocation'
In a press conference held in Cairo, the Israeli ambassador in cairo Zafi Mazeil accused the Egyptian media of misleading the Egyptian public opinion concerning the Israeli- Palestinian conflict and of provoking for hostilities against his country.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 8/4/2001
France reminds of the need to deploy the Lebanese army
In the course of the reaction to the decision of the UN Security Council towards Lebanon, France has expressed its satisfaction over the UN decision and reminded of the need to deploy the Lebanese army in South Lebanon.
Lebanon-France, Politics, 8/4/2001
AL: the situation warns of grave consequences
The Arab League (AL) has waned against the grave consequences of the deteriorated condition in the region and stressed the need of intensifying efforts to withsand the Israeli escalation.
Regional, Politics, 8/4/2001
On al-Wahdah dam
The Jordanian minister of waters and irrigation Hazem al-Naser has stressed that his ministry is persistent to build al-Wahda dam on al-Yarmouk river, adding that the ministry is in the phase of qualifying companies to start the implementation of this project as from March 2002, denying any new change to this effect.
Jordan, Economics, 8/4/2001
2nd Morocco-Japan-Africa fishing industries training cooperation project signed
Morocco and Japan signed in Rabat on Friday documents to start the 2nd Morocco-Japan-Africa tripartite technical cooperation program in fishing industries.
Morocco-Japan, Economics, 8/4/2001
UAE calls on foreign doctors to learn Arabic
The United Arab Emirates UAE ministry of health has called on foreign doctors who work in the private sector to learn Arabic so as to facilitate the process of maintaining understanding with their patients.
United Arab Emirates, Health, 8/4/2001
EU, Egypt discuss aid program
Ambassador Gamal Bayoumy who is in charge of the Egyptian European Union File, said the two sides are currently holding talks on defining the Egyptian sectors that will receive finance within the framework of the European aid offered to Egypt.
Egypt-European Union, Economics, 8/4/2001
Israel continues reinforcement of its positions in Shebaa farms
The Israeli occupation forces continued on Thursday enforcement of its positions in the occupied Lebanese Shebaa farms by armed vehicles.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 8/4/2001
Reporters without frontiers condemn Israeli attack on Egyptian TV correspondent
Reporters without frontiers (RSF) decided to submit an official protest to Israeli officials condemning the attack on Egyptian News sector correspondent Tarek Abdel-Gaber.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 8/4/2001
Turks called for trying Sharon as a war criminal
Several Turks who name themselves as "the group of solidarity with the Palestinian people" submitted an official notification to the Turkish ministry of justice in which they described the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon as a " war criminal " and called in their notification to arrest Sharon upon his arrival at Ankara's airport on August 7th.
Turkey-Israel, Politics, 8/4/2001
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The firs deputy for the Japanese foreign minister will arrive today in Damascus in an official visit to Syria which will last for two days. This is the first visit for a high ranking Japanese official from the new Japanese government which was formed in April this year.
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The Moroccan ministry of agriculture, rural development, water and forests announced the servicing of a toll free phone line where citizens can report on problems of poor quality of food, packaging or labeling.
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The Yemeni authorities have tried to define the place and the identity of the kidnappers of the German diplomat who was kidnapped by gunmen in Sanaa on July 27th, according to a yemeni official.
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The International bureau for the Environmen in Amman said that the Diamona reactor in Israel has become a sort of time bomb tha might be explode in any moment. In a memoandum circulated on the countries of the Middle East and published in Amman on Wednesday, the bureau said that this reactor has become of grave danger on the population of the neighboring area as nuclear radiation have been leaking from it since 8 years because of its old age and the weak security measures in it.
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