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Syrian leadership continues to have a remarkable position
The Kuwaiti daily al-Seyasah said in its Wednesday's issue that Syria is very content during this phase with its position and the support given by the Arab states to her, noting that its election as a member at the UN Security Council is considered as an indication to her continued regional role.
Syria, Politics, 10/12/2001
Five Yemenis were killed in racist crimes in Northern America
The secretary of the expatriates ministry in Yemen Ibrahim Abdul Rasheed has stressed that five Yemenis were killed in the US and Canada in acts of revenge against the Muslims following the attacks of September 11 against the US.
Yemen-USA, Politics, 10/12/2001
Bahrain gives financial support to develop the AL
Well-informed Bahraini sources said that Bahrain will give financial support to the Arab League (AL) to support plans by the secretary general of the AL to develop the AL work plan and restructuring it to revitalize its role and mechanism in the service of Arab causes.
Bahrain-Regional, Politics, 10/12/2001
Algeria: 24 persons wounded in demonstrations in al-Qabeyal area
The Algerian dailies issued on Thursday said that 24 persons including 8 policemen, were wounded on Tuesday in clashes that took place in al-Qabayel district.
Algeria, Politics, 10/12/2001
Partial reshuffle in the Tunisian government
An official source in Tunisian said that the Tunisian President Zein al- Abidin Bin Ali on Monday made a partial Cabinet reshuffle on the Tunisian government which is headed by Muhammad al-Ghanoushe since November 1999.
Tunisia, Politics, 10/12/2001
Moroccan relief assistance to Afghan populations handed
A Moroccan delegation, led by advisor to the King, Abbas El Jirari, handed over this Friday morning in Islamabad Morocco's relief assistance to displaced Afghan populations.
Morocco-Afghanistan, Local, 10/12/2001
On Syria's election as UN Security council non- permanent member
The BBC correspondent in Jerusalem said in a report issued on Wednesday that contrary to the position of the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon, who opposes Syria's election as a non- permanent member at the UN Security Council
Syria, Politics, 10/12/2001
Clinton and Bin Laden
Former US President Bill Clinton has stated that Osma Bin Laden is rich, clever and frightening and a foe that should not be underestimated in the campaign launched by the US against terrorism.
Regional-USA, Politics, 10/12/2001
UN envoy calls for halt to Israeli air violations across withdrawal line in Lebanon
Warning that Israeli flights across the withdrawal line in Lebanon can lead to greater tension in the area, a senior United Nations envoy in Beirut Thursday called on Israel to halt those actions.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 10/12/2001
African Trade Union organizations voiced support for Palestinian rights
The African Trade Union organizations have renewed their backing and complete support for the struggle of the Palestinian people and their legitimate right to establishing their own independent state with Jerusalem as a capital.
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 10/12/2001
Israel confiscates 400 dunnums of the Palestinian territories for settlement purposes
The Palestinian youth Hani Mustafa Rewajeyah was killed by the bullet of the Israeli settlers in Hera village to the west of Nablus at a time when the Israeli forces escalated their attacks for the fourth running day of its incursion into al-Qarrara area in Gaza and demolished more Palestinian agricultural lands and confiscated more than 400 dunnums to construct a " settlement" road.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/12/2001
Business opportunities between morocco and Great Britain do exist
Business opportunities between Morocco and Great Britain do exist, especially in the sectors of finance, banking, insurance and services, said in Casablanca Thursday at a press briefing members of a British business delegation, visiting Morocco October 9-12.
Morocco-UK, Economics, 10/12/2001
Call on US to change its position regarding the Arab- Israeli conflict
The London- based al-Sharq al-Awsat said in its Wednesday's commentary by Ahmad al-Ruba'e for seizing " the critical moment" the world is passing to pressure on America in order to change her stances towards the Arab - Israeli conflict.
Regional-USA, Politics, 10/12/2001
Morocco stages nationwide immunization campaign for children and women
The Moroccan health ministry is staging two nationwide immunization campaigns for women in procreating age and children against several diseases such as tuberculosis, diphtheria, polio, measles, tetanus, whooping cough, and hepatitis B.
Morocco, Health, 10/12/2001
Morocco, Great Britain to set up business council
The Moroccan employers' association, Conf?d?ration G?n?rale des Entreprises du Maroc (CGEM) and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) signed Thursday in Casablanca a letter of intent on the setting up of a Morocco-British business council.
Morocco-UK, Economics, 10/12/2001
Jordanian parties warn against consequences of continued attacks at Afghanistan
The Jordanian national parties on Wednesday warned against the consequences of the American - British attack against Afghanistan.
Jordan-USA, Politics, 10/12/2001
Iraq is one of the next US targets, Israeli officials says
The Israeli deputy defense minister Dalia Rabin Vilozov has revealed that Iraq is one of the next American targets after Afghanistan, noting that the US will inform Israel, in advance, about the attacks on Iraq.
Iraq-Israel, Politics, 10/12/2001
Sharon to visit Washington by the beginning of November
The Presidency of the Israeli government on Thursday evening announced that the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon will head for the US by the beginning of November in his third visit since he assumed power on March 7th.
Israel-USA, Politics, 10/12/2001
A Palestinian scratches his skin by a plastic knife frightened US planes passengers
The American authorities on Wednesday arrested a Palestinian youth from the Territories of 1948 while he was in a flight from Tel Aviv port to New York on the board of an American Continental airline company.
Palestine, Local, 10/12/2001
European-African Conference Winds up with Optimism over Strategic Partnership
Regarding conflict prevention, the conference agreed to develop warning indicators and address roots of conflicts such as poverty, environment degradation and others.
Regional-European Union, Politics, 10/12/2001
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President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed Ibn Soltane Al Nahyane arrived in Rabat Thursday afternoon on a private visit to Morocco. Sheikh Zayed was welcomed at the airport by King Mohammed VI who was accompanied by his brother Prince Moulay Rachid. The UAE president was later on greeted by his special advisor, Saeed Manea Al-Oteiba, the UAE ambassador to Morocco, Issa Hamad Abu Chihabn and several civil and military personalities.
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A round of Omani- Yemeni talks were held in Sanaa for two days on implementing the executive measures of the border demarcation agreement, aiming at strengthening security measures and discussing issues relating to land border points especially customs.
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Jordanian King Abdullah II left Amman on Wednesday heading for Germany in a tour which will also cover Italy and Turkey.
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The British Foreign minister Jacque Straw on Thursday stressed that talks are being held currently on the possible visit to be held by the British prime minister Tony Blair to Saudi Arabia denying that Riyadh to have has opposed that. Straw told the BBC that the " Saudi government said clearly that it supports the visit of the prime minister, but as it is the case in these matters, the appropriate timing for the two sides should be set." Straw, thereby, denied the information which was attributed to a well-informed source in London that Saudi Arabia asked Blair to cancel his visit to al-Riyadh.
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Morocco's King Mohammed VI will open this Friday afternoon the Fall session of parliament, the first one in the fifth year of the current legislature, a joint release from the two chambers of the parliament said.
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The French TTA strategic news bulletin has stated that in the light of the decision of the US administration to provide Israel with a new shift of 52 " F 16" warplanes, Washington approved to finance an Israeli air base near Nahshonim settlement to the east of Bin Gurion airport at a cost of USD 226 million.
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Morocco's trade, industry, energy and mining minister, Mustapha Mansouri, dedicated on Thursday the 1st international electric-electronic exhibition (Elec Expo 2001). Over 120 participants from Morocco and abroad are displaying their products and services in this forum set to be a space for encounters and exchanges between professionals to strike deals.
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Morocco's Hicham Arazi on Thursday was rolled out of the 2nd round of the Lyon Grand Prix $ 800,000 indoor tournament. Arazi was defeated by Byelorussia's Max Mirnyi in two sets to null.
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