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Extraordinary ministerial meeting of mediterranean forum starts in Agadir
The extraordinary ministerial meeting of the Mediterranean forum, held at the initiative of Morocco's King Mohammed VI, started proceedings here this Friday morning to discuss the situation in the region in the aftermath of the terror attacks of September 11 against the United States.
Regional, Politics, 10/26/2001
Middle East conflict among issues on Mediterranean forum agenda
The extraordinary ministerial meeting of the Mediterranean forum held this Friday in the Moroccan southern Atlantic city of Agadir was described by several participating foreign ministers, as timely in view of the dangerous situation prevailing in the Middle East.
Regional, Politics, 10/26/2001
National mourning observed by the Palestinians, five Palestinians were killed
Thursday was declared as a Palestinian national mourning day in protest of the mass massacre committed by the Israeli forces in Beit Rima town, at a time when the Israeli forces continued their attacks against the Palestinians inflecting more killing and losses in property.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/26/2001
A ministerial reshuffle in Jordan, cancels the ministries of information, youths
The Jordanian King Abdullah II has asked the prime minister Ali Abu al-Ragheb to make a ministerial reshuffle that cancels the two ministries of the information and youths to be replaced by the higher council for the media and the youth care council.
Jordan, Politics, 10/26/2001
The last chance for IGAD
It seems that talks about detente in the relations between Khartoum and Washington has opened the western appetite to deal with the Sudanese peace file more eagerly, at a time when Khartoum seemed to have given the IGAD initiative its last chance to revive the stalemated negotiations between it (IGAD) and the southern Sudan's rebellions movement.
Sudan, Politics, 10/26/2001
Moussa's statement at the Arab- American institute in Washington
The secretary general of the Arab League (AL) Amr Moussa has stated that the anger and frustration felt in the Middle East is basically stemmed from the great repression enacted on the Palestinians and other Arabs and the continued Israeli occupation.
Regional, Politics, 10/26/2001
Agadir declaration experts call for materializing free-trade area
The commission of top officials, stemming from the Agadir Declaration on the creation of a free trade area among Arab Mediterranean countries, has called for materializing the free-trade area project concluded between Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia and Jordan.
Regional, Economics, 10/26/2001
Pakistan condemns the Israeli aggressions against the Palestinians
Pakistan has condemned the aggressions carried out by the Israeli forces against the Palestinian people and its re-occupation of several Palestinian cities in the West Bank.
Palestine-Pakistan, Politics, 10/26/2001
Austria for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state
Austria's chancellor has stressed the need of establishing an independent Palestinian state. He said that the right of the Palestinian people to establish their own independent state is unquestionable at the international level since years and that Europe and his country in particular are ready to take part in the building of such a state.
Palestine-Austria, Politics, 10/26/2001
UN, Lebanon launch major demining effort funded by United Arab Emirates
The United Nations, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Lebanon launched on Thursday a $50 million effort to clear Lebanese territory of landmines, the United Nations news center announced.
Lebanon-United Arab Emirates, Economics, 10/26/2001
Canada's foreign minister to visit Syria
It was announced in Ottawa on Thursday that Canada's foreign minister John Manli will visit Syria next Monday in the framework of a tour into the Middle East region.
Syria-Canada, Politics, 10/26/2001
Saudi Arabia and the US bases
The French weekly news bulletin TTA which is concerned in strategic news said Saudi Arabia's rejection to allow usage of its air bases to strike Afghanistan did not prevent some 80 American jets from stationing in Prince Sultan air base.
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 10/26/2001
Egyptian- Libyan consultation mechanism
Meetings of the political consultation mechanism between Egypt and Libya will be held in Tripoli in November.
Egypt-Libya, Politics, 10/26/2001
The Egyptian- Moroccan higher committee
The Egyptian- Moroccan joint higher committee will hold its next session under the chairmanship of President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt and King Muhammad VI in al-Rabat in November.
Egypt-Morocco, Politics, 10/26/2001
Saudi Arabia: A German company on the Arab boycott list
The German Ritinmayor and Zone - G. R. S. was put on the black list in Saudi Arabia over transporting Israeli wheat to Saudi Arabia, according to an official Saudi source.
Saudi Arabia-Israel, Economics, 10/26/2001
Israel enhances its positions in Shebaa
The Lebanese occupied Shebaa farms and the Israeli positions adjoining south Lebanon are witnessing an active move since the military operation carried out by the Lebanese national resistance on Monday against the two Israeli positions in Rweisat al-Alam and Rweisat al-Sammaqa.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 10/26/2001
Israel continues its violations in the Lebanese airspace
The personal representative for the UN secretary general for South Lebanon Stevan de Mistora said that the Israeli violations continue in the Lebanese airspace.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 10/26/2001
Michigan state police director apologizes to Arab community
Michigan State Police Director Michael Robinson apologized to Metro Detroit Arab leaders regarding a "misleading" report that was released last week suggesting that there are 374 "potential threats elements" in the state including 28 terrorist groups.
Regional-USA, Politics, 10/26/2001
'StiffÉundertaking undertaking' in Damascus
The British comedy " Stiff.. undertaking undertaking " by the comedy troupe " Spymonkey" will be seen at the Damascus Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts 1-5 November, at 2000. It is organised by the British council in Damascus.
Syria-UK, Culture, 10/26/2001
ADC urges tougher stand on Sharon's defiance
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) said it has written to U.S. President George W. Bush and Secretary of State Colin Powell to express its extreme concern over Israel's outright defiance of the Bush Administration's strong appeal in recent days for an immediate military pullout from Palestinian territories and its continued pursuit of its destructive and illegal campaign of aggression against the Palestinians.
Regional-USA, Politics, 10/26/2001
Bush Launches Friendship Through Education Program
U.S. President Bush on Thursday joined leaders of non-governmental, private organizations at Marshall Elementary School in Washington to announce the formation of "Friendship Through Education," says the White House.
Regional-USA, Religion, 10/26/2001
Arab police and security leaders conference calls for enhancing security, strengthening inter- Arab relations
Regional, Politics, 10/26/2001
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A telephone call was made on Thursday between the foreign minister Farouk al-Shara and his Tunisian counterpart al- Habib Bin Yahya during which consultation dealt with the forthcoming meeting of the Arab follow up committee which will be held in Damascus by the beginning of November.
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