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Mubarak voiced shock of the Egyptian people over the death of innocent civilians
"Judgements should not be passed just for suspicions," said the minister' adding that terrorism has no religion as victims of the attacks are Christians, Muslims and Jews.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001

Mubarak expressed Egypt's readiness to offer US with all assistance
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and US President George W. Bush Thursday underlined the necessity of taking firm international action against all forms of terrorism.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001

Any hasty conclusions could lead to serious consequences
Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa on Thursday said he asked US Secretary of State Colin Powell during a phone call Wednesday evening to respect the human rights of America's Arab and Muslim communities, stressing the importance of not jumping to conclusions.
Regional-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001

Saudi King, crown prince cable condolences to President Bush
Saudi Arabia's King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz on Thursday condemned the explosions that took place recently in the USA.
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001

Maher stresses world's cohesion to fight terrorism
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmad Maher stressed the importance of an international solidarity to combat the terrorism phenomenon which has become a menace for all.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 9/15/2001

Saudi embassy denies accusations to be addressed to any of its nationals in the US
The Saudi embassy in Washington has denied arresting or accusing any of the Saudi nationals in or outside the USA following the explosions that took place in America on Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001

Arab Americans gratified by support
The American-Arab Anti-discrimination Committee (ADC) welcomes the support that the Arab-American and Muslim-American community has been receiving during this time of national mourning, ADC said.
Regional-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001

Using world's preoccupation in incidents in the US, Sharon government escalates attacks against Palestinians
Using the wold pre-occupation of the attacks launched against the US last Tuesday, the Israeli forces escalated its aggression against the Palestinians by all types of weapons and this resulted in more human and material casualties.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/15/2001

Powell denounces statements made by the Iraqi President
The US secretary of state Collin Powell on Friday considered that the refusal of the Iraqi President to condemn the terrorist aggressions which targeted New York and Washington had its own indication.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001

Mubarak receives phone contact from Blair, Austria's Klestil
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak received late Friday a phone call from British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Egypt-European Union, Politics, 9/15/2001

Egyptian installations in US secured
Egyptian Assistant foreign minister ambassador Muhammad el Orabi received on Thursday the American charge d'affaires in Cairo Reno Harnish .
Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001

No threats against US nationals, interests in Egypt
The US embassy in Cairo Thursday re-emphasized that there are no threats of risks against the American nationals and interests in Egypt.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001

Mubarak discussed with Annan holding international conference for terrorism combat
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak discussed with UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan means of activating the plan of holding international conference for combatting terrorism. President Mubarak and Annan probed as well the recent incidents in USA.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 9/15/2001

Lahoud: Lebanon is fortified by its national unity, not affected by developments in the US
The Lebanese President Emil Lahoud has stressed that there is no direct effect of the incidents that recently took place in the US on security in Lebanon.
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001

Palestinian statement on Israeli practices
The Palestinian authority has stressed that Israel is exploiting the world's preoccupation in the attacks against the US in order to escalate its aggressive practices by all sorts of weapons against the unarmed Palestinian people.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/15/2001

On the meeting between Arafat, Peres
The Israeli foreign minister Shimon Peres on Friday made two telephone calls with the UN secretary general Kofi Annan and with the German foreign minister Yushka Fischer.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/15/2001

Morocco's carrier reinforces safety measures
The Moroccan carrier, Royal Air Maroc (RAM), announced the reinforcement of safety measures onboard its flights following attacks against targets in the USA earlier this week.
Morocco, Business, 9/15/2001

Euromoney chief praises Egypt's economy
Euromoney Chief Richard Ensor expressed confidence in the future of the Egyptian economy and the wide vistas in store for investment and trade opportunities, noting the Egyptian economy succeeded in ending a period replete with pressures and tension.
Egypt, Economics, 9/15/2001

Egypt-Jordan gas pipeline implementation starts
Works to install a 278-kilometer-long gas pipeline from the Egyptian border town of Al-Arish to the Jordanian port city of Aqaba have started, Petroleum Minister Sameh Fahmi said on Friday.
Egypt-Jordan, Economics, 9/15/2001


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Short Takes:
The Syrian Foreign Farouk al-Shara on Friday evening received a telephone call from the US secretary of State Colin Powell. Powel expressed his country's gratitude over the cable of commiseration sent by President Bashar al-Assad to the US President George Bush and the feelings of sympathy it expresses with the American people concerning the terrorist attacks. Go

US Secretary of State Colin Powell said Friday that he held phone talks with Moroccan foreign affairs and cooperation minister, Mohamed Benaissa, on the recent terrorist attacks against the USA. Powell told the press the talks with Benaissa, held part of consultations with ally countries, dealt with bilateral relations and international efforts to struggle against terrorism as well as means to come up with a unified position against the plague. Go

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Sultan Qaboos Ben Said of Oman held a session of talks in Sharm El-Sheikh on Friday on the situation in the Mideast in light of the Israeli escalation and current world changes. Go

The chairman of the South world center at the American University in Washington Dr. Klovis Maksoud who is also the former Arab league representative at the UN said that the Arabs should take part in the definition of terrorism and in defining it, and challenging the continued Israeli attempts to perpetuate the Israeli definition of terrorism which considers resisting occupation as terrorism. Go

The opposition Iranian Mujahidi Khalq organization said on Friday that several Iraqi citizens were wounded by missiles attack which targeted one of its camps in Jalolaa city, near the border between Iraq and Iran. Go

Victims killed in the suicide plane crashing against the World Trade Center in New York on Tuesday include Egyptians, said the Egyptian Ambassador in Washington on Friday. In statements to MENA correspondent in Washington Ambassador Nabil Fahmi said the final or accurate figure of the Egyptian victims has not yet been revealed as the US authorities are still sifting through the debris of the huge twin tower building for more victims. Go

The People's Assembly's Foreign Relations Committee vehemently condemned the chain of terrorist plane attacks which hit vital American targets in New York and Washington on Tuesday. In a statement on Thursday, the committee strongly denounced all forms of terrorism anywhere, hoping a reaction-marked wisdom and justice would be made in affirmation of the international solidarity spirit against terrorism and in question of peace and stability among al nations. Go

Namibian Prime Minister, Hague Geing Ob, arrived this Saturday in Morocco for a two-day visit. The visit is part of drives to boost the African civil service charter, approved by the third conference of African civil service minister, held in Windhoek, Namibia, Geing Ob told The press upon arrival. Go

The spokesman for the French foreign ministry Francois Revaso said on Friday that the expected visit of the French foreign minister Hubert Vedrine to the Arab region is not confirmed. Go

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), wrapping up its proceedings in Burkina Faso Friday, condemned the Israeli practices, murder of civilians and children, demolition of houses and attacks targeting the economic infrastructure of the Palestinian society. Go

China welcomes the prospected visit of President Hosni Mubarak to China early in 2002, said the Chinese deputy Prime Minister who hoped that the visit would push relations forward and yield positive outcome. This came during the meeting between the deputy prime minister and Egyptian Ambassador Mohammad Noaman who concluded his tour of duty in Beijing. Go

The project to build the new Egyptian Museum at the pyramids area will be tendered in an international bid for companies and specialized consulting firms by the end of this month. Minister of Culture Farouk Hosni said that the new Museum will take three years in the making with a total value of $ 300million over an area of 117 Feddans. Go

Moroccan premiere league club, MAS of Fez, on Friday defeated Iraq's Olympic squad 2-0 in a friendly. Go

Morocco's Abdelkader Hachlaf on Friday won the gold medal of the 1500 m race of the Mediterranean Games, currently held in Tunisia. Another Moroccan, Jawad Gharib won the same day the gold medal of the 10,000 m. Go

Morocco's Younes Al-Aynaoui on Saturday cruised to the semi-final of the $ 400,000 Bucharest open, listed on ATP tour. Go

The US secretary of state Colin Powell on Late Thursday evening made a telephone call with the Israeli foreign minister Shimon Peres, according to the Israeli radio. Go





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