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Mubarak, steering a steady course
In Egypt, like in so many countries, the guidelines of foreign policy are drawn by the Head of State. The President is the chief diplomat, deciding on what to do, where to go, and when.
Egypt, People, 10/13/2001
King Mohammed announces elections will be held in september 2002
Morocco's King Mohammed VI announced that the legislative elections will be held next September, as he addressed members of the two parliamentary chambers -the House of Representatives and the Chamber of Advisors, gathered at the opening of the fall session of the fifth legislative year.
Morocco, Politics, 10/13/2001
Syria summon the US ambassador in Damascus
The Syrian foreign ministry on Friday summoned the US ambassador in Damascus Theodore Qattouf to inform him her strong objection to statements made by the US under secretary of state Richard Armitaj in which he said that states like Syria might face an operation in a later phase of the current campaign against terrorism.
Syria-USA, Politics, 10/13/2001
Saudi Arabia and media campaign
The French weekly TTA which is concerned with strategic news said that the Saudi security system, like all its counterparts in all Arab Gulf states which host huge communities from Pakistan and Afghanistan follow up closely these communities of fears that they will take part in revenge operations targeting the American interests, after Saudi Arabia has cut its relations with the Taliban movement.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 10/13/2001
State terrorism by Israel, more dangerous than that of individuals
He pointed out that Israeli state terrorism against Palestinians is more dangerous than terrorism practiced by individuals or groups tending towards favoring extremist streams.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 10/13/2001
King Mohammed stresses importance of encouraging investments
The sovereign further explained that "democracy might remain purely formal as long as it is not leaning on economic and social development" and stressed the need to "restore hope to the under-privileged people, especially young people, and to foster their trust in the present and future of their nation."
Morocco, Politics, 10/13/2001
Israel continues its attacks against the Palestinians
Clashes and protests continued in the occupied Palestinian territories. The cities of Ramullah, Nablus, al-Beera witnessed the strongest clashes
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/13/2001
Bush underlines need for establishing a Palestinian state
US President George Bush has renewed his support for the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Palestine-USA, Politics, 10/13/2001
AL: US President is very keen to support the establishment of a Palestinian state
The secretary general of the Arab League (AL) Amre Mousa has expressed his conviction that the US President George Bush is very serious in supporting the establishment of the Palestinian state.
Regional-USA, Politics, 10/13/2001
The US prevented Sharon from launching a destructive war against Syria, Lebanon, the Palestinian territories
The al-Watan al-Arabi magazine issued in Paris on Friday quoted American sources as saying that the Israeli army has drawn a war scenario prepared in full details since last spring by which destructive military operations will be launched on three fronts against Syria, Lebanon and the Palestinian areas.
Regional-USA, Politics, 10/13/2001
Maher: Egypt agrees with EU on necessity of resolving Mideast crisis
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher stressed that Egypt's views were identical with those of the EU on the necessity of taking a quick action to solve the Middle East crisis, particularly in light of Washington's recent positive view.
Egypt-European Union, Politics, 10/13/2001
Zionist lobby provokes against Syria, Lebanon
The Paris weekly al-Muharrir News ( editors news) said in its recent Friday's issue that the Zionist Lobby and Lebanese groups are urging the US Congress and the US administration against Syria and Lebanon.
Regional-USA, Politics, 10/13/2001
Nuseibah succeeds the late Faisal al-Husseini
The chairman of the Palestinian Authority PA Yasser Arafat has appointed Surri Nuseibah, the President of " al-Quds university" as the Palestinian official in charge of " the file of Jerusalem" in succession of Faisal al-Husseini who died in May of a heart attack.
Palestine, Politics, 10/13/2001
King Mohammed renews support to comprehensive approach to fight terrorism
Morocco's King Mohammed VI renewed in Rabat Friday "constant commitment to fight terrorism under all its forms," stressing "the eradication of terrorism and its uprooting must be part of a comprehensive move"
Morocco-Regional, Politics, 10/13/2001
Mayor of New York refuses Saudi prince donation
The renowned Saudi businessman Prince al-Walid Bin Talal has renewed his assertion that the cause of Palestine should be the focal point of greater interest in order to find out a just solution for it according to UN Security Council resolutions 242 and 338.
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 10/13/2001
Tunisian opposition towards supporting the nomination of Bin Ali
Following the decision of the central committee of the ruling democratic constitutional coalition party in Tunisia to nominate the Tunisian President Zein al-Abidin Bin Ali for the coming Presidential elections which will be held in 2004, four parties from the Tunisian opposition announced the formation of special committees to take a stand regarding this matter.
Tunisia, Politics, 10/13/2001
Algerian front reiterates support for Palestinian cause
The central committee of the Algerian national liberation front party has renewed its support and backing for the Palestinian cause and called on the international community to shoulder its responsibility as peace can not be attained in the region without the establishment of the independent Palestinian state.
Algeria-Palestine, Politics, 10/13/2001
U.S. Treasury experts visit Morocco
Experts from the office of technical assistance of the United States department of treasury have undertaken a mission to Morocco from September 24 to October 5 to provide technical assistance to the ministry of economy, finance, privatization, and tourism and to Morocco's central bank bank al-Maghreb.
Morocco-USA, Economics, 10/13/2001
People's Assembly- Speaker cables support to President Mubarak
I wish to affirm our full and absolute support and great appreciation right and justice which you have crystalised in a sincere national will in fighting terrorism and containing its effect which leads to the spread of chaos and international instability.
Egypt, Politics, 10/13/2001
King Mohammed starts Sunday tour in central and southern Morocco
Morocco's King Mohammed VI will start on Sunday a tour in Moroccan central and southern provinces, the ministry of the royal household, protocol and chancellery announced.
Morocco, Politics, 10/13/2001
Egyptian people celebrate the 20th anniversary of Mubarak in office
The Egyptian people celebrate tomorrow the 20th anniversary marking President Mubarak's assumption of office on October 14th 1981.
Egypt, Local, 10/13/2001
OIC and EU support strong initiative to resume peace process in the Middle East
"It is necessary to launch a strong initiative to give impetus to resuming the peace process in the Middle East," said in Brussels Friday ambassadors of the Organization of Islamic Conference members countries at a meeting with Belgian foreign minister, Louis Michel.
Regional-European Union, Politics, 10/13/2001
Guardian: Bush drafts a plan for resuming Palestinian Israeli negotiations
The British ''Guardian" newspaper said that President Bush is currently devoting much efforts for drafting a plan for bringing Israeli and Palestinian sides back to the negotiations table.
Palestine-USA, Politics, 10/13/2001
Middle East: Annan pledges continued UN efforts in pursuit of peace
The United Nations will continue to pursue peace in the Middle East, working with leaders from around the world with the aim of ending the violence and bringing the parties to the negotiating table, Secretary-General Kofi Annan said Friday.
Regional, Politics, 10/13/2001
American raids continued against Afghanistan
The American raids continued against Afghanistan for the 6th running days amid evidences on the use of cluster bombs to destroy the positions and aggregations of the military Taliban movement, according to western sources.
Regional-Afghanistan, Politics, 10/13/2001
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Greece on Friday officially announced that its foreign minister George Papandreau will visit Syria tomorrow Sunday to discuss regional developments, following the American military attacks at Afghanistan and to stress the interest of the European Union to maintain good relations with Damascus. The spokesman for the Greek government said that Papandreau's visit to Damascus might be followed by a similar visit to Iran.
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One Lebanese military man was wounded on Friday when a land mine went off in the surrounding of Beit Yahoun town in Bint jbeil. He was admitted at Jabel Amel hospital for treatment. The Lebanese army leadership said that the anti- personnel land mine went off when a unit of the engineering weapon in the Lebanese army was dismantling mines in the surrounding of the said town.
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The personal representative for the UN secretary general in south Lebanon Sheifan De Mistora has called on the Israeli authorities to put an end to the Israeli violations of the Lebanese airspace and to fully honor the border line drawn by the UN. In a statement De Mistora expressed his concern over Israel's five violations along the border line on Thursday.
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The Israeli radio said on Friday that the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon made today a telephone call with the mayor of New York Rudolph Giuliani, thanking him for refusing USD 10 million donated by the renowned Saudi prince al-Walid Bin Talal for the victims of the attacks at New York.
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The Azri national security ministry on Friday announced it handed on Thursday one Egyptian suspected to be a member in an international terrorism networking to the Egyptian authorities.
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The representative of the Palestine Liberation Organization PLO at the UN Hassan Abdul Rahman has stated that statements made by the US President George Bush on his support to the establishment of a Palestinian state is considered a positive development in the American policy towards the Palestinian question.
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The Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon on Friday met in Tel Aviv with the Israeli defense minister Benjamin Bin Aliazer and the Israeli army chief of staff Shaoul Moufaz and high ranking security officials to evaluate latest developments in the occupied Palestinian territories.
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The Israeli foreign minister Shimon Peres is intending to visit Slovakia on Monday during which he will hold talks with the Slovak foreign minister Edward Kokan.
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