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Lebanese, Moroccan PMs hold talks in Beirut
Moroccan Prime Minister, Abderrahmane Youssoufi, held talks in Beirut Friday with Lebanese peer, Rafiq al-Hariri on issues of common concern and on the world situation in light of the recent developments.
Lebanon-Morocco, Politics, 10/20/2001
Hungary rejects all attempts linking international terrorism with the Arab world
In a statement to Arabic News, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Hungary in Damascus Balzs Bokor said that Hungary was in a hurry to declare on the highest level that after the attacks of September 11 the interest is unchanged in order to maintain and further develop the close economic and political relations with the Arab states, especially Syria.
Syria-Hungary, Politics, 10/20/2001
Mubarak, Italian FM review Mideast issue
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Thursday reviewed with Italian Foreign Minister Renato Ruggiero and his accompanying delegation the Middle East issue, combatting terrorism, the close Egyptian-Italian relations and other issues on the international arena.
Egypt-Italy, Politics, 10/20/2001
On Powell's message to al-Shara
The London- based al-Hayat daily issued on Friday quoted diplomatic sources in Damascus as saying that Arab and European efforts were exerted with Washington in order to give positive signals towards reviving the negotiations on the Syrian track in the context of the American war against terrorism.
Syria-USA, Politics, 10/20/2001
Some 7 Palestinians killed and 30 wounded in clashes
Seven Palestinians were killed and tens wounded by the Israeli forces which broke into Bethlehem and al- Beera. Strong confrontation took place between the Palestinian citizens and the Israeli invading forces in Qilqilya, Ramullah, jenin, Beit Sahour, Beit Jala and Aida and al-Ezza camps and in Khan Younis and al- Mintar crossing in Gaza.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/20/2001
Arafat, Blair discuss conditions in a telephone call
The chairman of the Palestinian authority Yasser Arafat on Friday discussed in a telephone call discussed with the British Prime minister Tony Blair developments of conditions in the occupied Palestinian territories and means of eliminating the tense situation.
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 10/20/2001
The Saudi- Yemeni joint committee
It was announced in Sanaa that prince Nayef Bin Abdullah Aziz, the Saudi minister of the Interior will visit Yemen next Monday.
Yemen-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 10/20/2001
Iranian- Iraqi talks
An official at the Iraqi foreign ministry said that an Iraqi delegation is visiting Tehran to draw decisive solutions to close the file of Iraqi prisoners and missing in Iran.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 10/20/2001
China looks forward to Mubarak's visit
Chinese Ambassador in Cairo Liu Xiao Ning said that his country is looking forward to the projected visit of President Hosni Mubarak, due to start in January or February next year.
Egypt-China, Politics, 10/20/2001
Draft 2002 appropriation bill predicts a 4.5 percent growth
The draft 2002 appropriation bill, presented Friday to the House of representatives, predicts a 4.5 percent growth rate and a budget deficit of 3 percent of the GDP in 2002.
Morocco, Economics, 10/20/2001
American delegation visits Saudi Arabia
An American delegation source said on Friday that a delegation from the US treasury department will arrive in al-Riyadh this month ( October) to work with the Saudi authorities in chasing and freezing assets suspected to have links to Osama Bin Laden and al-Qayeda organization.
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 10/20/2001
Moussa calls on Israel to halt Military Escalation
Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa called on Israel to halt its military aggression on the Palestinian people, warning that such escalation would only lead to similar escalation from the Palestinian side.
Regional-Israel, Politics, 10/20/2001
Ruggiero, Moussa probe Mideast, Int'1 scenes
Italian Foreign Minister Renato Ruggiero Thursday said he held important talks with Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa, especially on the need to combat terrorism. Addressing a joint press conference with Moussa, the Italian official said the Arab League's stance is very important as international terrorism "is a threat to us all.
Regional-Italy, Politics, 10/20/2001
Air bombardment at Afghanistan
Activities of the American war against Afghanistan were escalated on Friday. The Intensive air bombardment was coupled with talks about landing for the American troopers in Qindahar and the approaching of land operations against the Taliban movement which renewed readiness to confront, while the number of Afghani refugees is increasing towards the Pakistani and Iranian borders to escape the American bombardment.
Regional-Afghanistan, Politics, 10/20/2001
Egyptian diplomat says no Qaeda, Jihad cells in Egypt
An Egyptian diplomat ruled out the presence of terrorist cells in Egypt belonging to Al-Qaeda leader Saudi dissident Osama Bin Laden or his aide Jihad leader Ayman Al-Zawahri.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 10/20/2001
King Mohammed launches development projects in Kalaat Seraghna
Morocco's King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Prince Moulay Rachid, launched Saturday in Kallat Seraghan several development projects.
Morocco, Economics, 10/20/2001
Iranian foreign minister discusses with Afghani counterpart developments in Afghanistan
The Iranian foreign minister Kamal Kharazi on Friday in Tehran discussed with his Afghani counterpart Abdullah developments in Afghanistan and the view point of the opposition Afghani northern alliance towards the future of the country.
Iran-Afghanistan, Politics, 10/20/2001
International forum on urban poverty wind up works
The fourth International Forum on Urban Poverty wound up works in Marrakesh on Friday with calls for productive and inclusive cities, that are socially and spatially integrated.
Regional, Politics, 10/20/2001
Russian envoy to visit the ME
Regional-Russia, Politics, 10/20/2001
Mrs. Mubarak opens new branch in Luxor
Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak said the National Council for Women was not an-executive body and that it was built on performance by executive agencies for the good of Egyptian women.
Egypt, Culture, 10/20/2001
Egypt considers exporting gas to Cyprus via Syria
Egypt yesterday began talks with Syria and Cyprus on technical and economic cooperation in exporting Egyptian natural gas to Cyprus.
Egypt-Cyprus, Economics, 10/20/2001
Egypt renews call to put nuclear installations in ME under IAEA supervision
Egypt renewed its call for putting nuclear facilities in the Middle East under guarantees supervised by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 10/20/2001
Envelope containing white powder sent to US embassy in Rabat tested anthrax free, further tests confirm
Further tests conducted on the envelopes containing a white powder that were sent Thursday to the embassy of the United states in Rabat and to an industrialist in Casablanca were tested anthrax free and did not contain any harmful element.
Morocco-USA, Local, 10/20/2001
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Member of the political bureau of the Hamas movement has denied Syria to have had imposed restrictions on the moves and activities of members of his movement following the American threats.
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Chief of staff of the Turkish army Lt. Gen. Hussein Oghlo said that Syrian- Turkish relations are witnessing remarkable development especially in the economic field as well as the notable progress in the cultural area.
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The Moroccan-Syrian high joint commission will convene a session October 21-23 in the Syrian capital city of Damascus to debate means to upgrade cooperation between the two Arab states. The session will be co-chaired by Moroccan Premier Abderrahmane Youssoufi and Syrian peer Mohamed Mustapha Miro. This is the first session of the Moroccan-Syrian commission since its creation.
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Chairman of the political department at the PLO Farouk al-Qaddoumi has stressed that the Palestinian Intifada will continue despite the siege the Palestinians suffer because he is convinced, as he said, that resistance is the only way to liberate the homeland and to force Israel to pullout its forces from the occupied Palestinian territories.
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Egypt is concerned over the escalation of violence between the Palestinians and Israelis at a time when efforts are being exerted to cool off the situation, an official source said. We feel sorry for the recent assassination of Israeli Tourism Minister Rehavim Zeevi and a number of Palestinian leaders, including Abu Ali Moustafa, as well as the killing of other innocent people from both sides, the source said.
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Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Wednesday receives Europe Union (EU) Foreign Policy and Security Commissioner Javier Solana, who is expected in Cairo Tuesday on a two-day visit, during which he will be accompanied by EU Middle East peace envoy Migael Moratinos. The Information Counsellor of the EU Office in Cairo said that Solana's visit falls within the context of a tour in the region that will take him to Israel, the Palestinian areas, Egypt and Jordan.
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Egyptian Minister of Industry and Technology Development Moustafa Al Rifai said that 28 major investment opportunities are available in seven different industrial sectors whose products fit for exportation. These projects are available in foodstuffs, textiles, readymade clothes, leather products, building materials and engineering products.
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The press office at the Lebanese foreign ministry on Friday reiterated that Lebanon did not receive any list from the American side including names of persons accused in terrorism.
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Sudanese sources announced that the Sudanese police has arrested the leader of the most dangerous armed stealing gangs in the country was arrested following a chase operation in which machine guns were used.
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The Israeli warplanes on Friday renewed its violation to the Lebanese airspace and sovereignty and broke the sound barrier over the capital Beirut.
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The ambassador of the Taliban movement to Pakistan Abdul salaam Daeef has announced that Taliban has not changed its position in rejecting to hand over Osama Bin Laden. The Afghani news agency, which has Pakistan as a headquarters quoted Daeef as saying following a visit to his country that Taliban forces are ready to fight any American land force entering Afghanistan. Daeef spent one week in Afghanistan during which he met with Taliban's leaders.
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