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Al-Assad concludes a successful visit to Sudan
President bashar al-Assad on Sunday returned back to the country following an official visit to Sudan that lasted for two days during which he held talks with the Sudanese President Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir dealt with relations between the two states and means of supporting and strengthening them in various fields.
Syria-Sudan, Politics, 10/29/2001
Seif- al-Homsi to be tried on Tuesday, Wednesday
Syria, Politics, 10/29/2001
Yemeni president suffers Liver disease
The Lebanese magazine al-Shera' has stated that the Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh is sick and suffers Liver disease. A disease which might prevent him continuing ruling the country and therefore he prepares his son to succeed him through " burning phase inside the authority," noting this will affect not only the President's performance but also his historical alliances.
Yemen, Politics, 10/29/2001
A nearby government reshuffle in Syria
The Lebanese daily al-Lewa' issued on Saturday quoted well-informed Sources as saying that a ministerial reshuffle will take place very soon in Syria and that this change will be comprehensive and in the framework of the development and modernization campaign led by President Bashar al-Assad.
Syria, Politics, 10/29/2001
Aziz expects Iraq to be bombarded by US, Britain
The Iraqi deputy prime minister Tareq Aziz said in an interview with the British daily " Sunday Times" issued on Sunday that he expects Iraq to be bombarded by the US and Britain.
Iraq, Politics, 10/29/2001
Baz warns Israel of wasting chance for peaceful coexistence
Egyptian Presidential Political Advisor Osama El-Baz warned Israel late Saturday of wasting a golden chance for peaceful coexistence with the Palestinians.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 10/29/2001
On Bin Laden
The Qatari daily al-Watan said in a report to its correspondent in Damascus on Saturday that despite certain Syrian origins for " Osama Bin Laden," yet he could not establish any branch for his al-Qaeyda organization because the Syrian community by its nature is " secular" and shows great caution towards terrorist organizations.
Syria, Local, 10/29/2001
Syria's co-operation with the US in its war against terrorism
News reports in Damascus said that Damascus has shown some cooperation with efforts made by the US administration in its war against terrorism as the Syrian foreign ministry has investigated all Syrian banks on the existence of any bank accounts to persons and organizations the US administration believes they deal with al-Qayeda organization.
Syria-USA, Politics, 10/29/2001
Towards integration
Ahmed Galal, executive director of ECES, summed up the situation: "Over 50 year, we are at a standstill." Pointing to the problem of capital flight, Taher Helmy, ECES chairman, noted that between $600-$800 billion of Arab capital are invested outside of the region.
Regional, Economics, 10/29/2001
Iraq exempts Malaysian business people from entry visas to Iraq
Iraq has exempted the Malaysian businessmen, investors and industrialists and pilgrims from getting an entry visa to it.
Iraq-Malaysia, Politics, 10/29/2001
Four Israelis killed, 21 wounded in a Palestinian attack
Four Israeli were killed and more than 20 wounded, four are in a critical condition in a " suicide" attack carried out by two Palestinian youths when they opened fire at a gathering for Israeli settlers in the downtown of al-Khudeira city to the north of occupied Jerusalem on Sunday.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/29/2001
British forces will stay in Oman after ending joint maneuvers with the Sultanate
The British defense minister Jif Houne said that part of the British forces will stay in Oman after the end of the joint military maneuvers with Oman in order to support the military attacks led by the US against Afghanistan.
Oman-UK, Politics, 10/29/2001
Blair to visit Saudi Arabia
The Saudi daily al-Watan said in its Saturday's issue that the British prime minister Tony Blair will pay a visit to Saudi Arabia before the end of the current week.
Saudi Arabia-UK, Politics, 10/29/2001
Al-Qaeyda activist handed over to the US
Pakistani government sources have stated that Jamil Qasem Saeed Muhammad was handed over to the US because of being a suspect member at al-Qaeyda organization and his participation in the attack which targeted the USS Cole in 2000 in Aden.
Regional-USA, Politics, 10/29/2001
Abu al-Ragheb to visit Japan
The Jordanian prime minister Ali Abu al-Ragheb has stressed that his country's relations with Japan are remarkable and are continuously developing.
Jordan-Japan, Politics, 10/29/2001
Tunisia's concern over the situation in the ME
The Tunisian foreign minister al-Habib Bin Yahya has expressed his concern over the deterioration of conditions in the Middle East region and the Palestinian territories. He called for solving all issues by peaceful means in the framework of the international legitimacy.
Tunisia-Regional, Politics, 10/29/2001
Mubarak opens new Cairo tunnel
The Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Sunday morning opened a new tunnel in the old Cairo area of Al Azhar.
Egypt, Economics, 10/29/2001
US religious freedoms report: Egypt's Muslims, Christians sons of same history, civilization
The US annual report on religious freedoms worldwide said that Muslims and Christians in Egypt are the sons of one history, identity, origin, culture, civilization and language and live together as citizens in one country.
Egypt, Local, 10/29/2001
Al-Mulla Omar and Osama Bin Laden
Al-Mulla Muhammad Omar has called on the US to provide evidences that prove the involvement of Osama Bin Laden in the attacks of September 11.
Regional-Afghanistan, Politics, 10/29/2001
INTERPOL bulletin to hand over 40 terrorists
Intensive contacts have been made recently between Egyptian security systems and the International Criminal organization in Paris 'INTERPOL'.
Egypt, Judicial, 10/29/2001
Morocco, a promising bound for French contractors, magazine
Morocco is indeed a promising bound for French contractors, as it will constitute by 2002 a market of 40 million consumers that is only at a two-hour flight from Bordeaux, wrote the French magazine Objectif Aquitaine, in its latest issue.
Morocco-France, Economics, 10/29/2001
Mrs. Mubarak chairs NCW meeting
On the other hand, Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak, who chairs the Egyptian Red Crescent Society will Sunday open the Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak specialised children's hospital in Giza.
Egypt, Culture, 10/29/2001
USD 6.8 billion, losses of the Palestinian economy since the eruption of the Intifada
Palestine, Economics, 10/29/2001
Ministerial Committee probes rate interest cut, customs tariffs
Egyptian Prime Minister Atef Ebeid yesterday reviewed program to train youth and graduates on agricultural activities, notably agroindustrial activities and animal-and-fish production.
Egypt, Economics, 10/29/2001
WB plans to loan Egypt 1.5 billion dollars
The World Bank plans to give Egypt soft loans of 1.5 billion dollars over the next three years, for development in various areas, including health and education, the government daily Al-Akhbar reported Friday.
Egypt, Economics, 10/29/2001
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Morocco has recalled its ambassador to Madrid for consultation, it was officially announced in Rabat Sunday. A spokesman for the Moroccan ministry of foreign affairs and cooperation confirmed to MAP that Morocco has recalled its ambassador to Spain, Abdeslam Baraka, and that Morocco's embassy in Madrid has effectively informed the Spanish foreign ministry about the decision.
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News reports in Abu Dhabi said that authorities concerned there issued a decision preveting Dr. Youssef al-Qirdawi ( a prominent Egyptian man of religion who enjoys great popularity in the Arab world and has weekly programs in Gulf TV s ) from entering the United Arab Emirates.
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Egypt's permanent delegate to the United Nations Ahmed Abu Al-Gheit said the international community needs a universal agreement to fight terrorism. "The military and security actions could not ensure ending the dangers of terrorism," he said. The settlement of Palestinian question is an indispensable matter for helping the efforts of fighting terrorism, he added.
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The Iraqi deputy prime minister Tareq Aziz has warned against any attack against Iraq. In an interview with the British daily " Sunday telegraph," quoted by the BBC on Sunday, Aziz said that the US and Britain are preparing to launch an attack against Iraq and that implementing this attack is a matter of time. He continued that if it takes place, this attack will be a grave mistake and will lead to the collapse of the international alliance on fighting terrorism.
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It was announced in Tripoli on Saturday ( October 27) that Libya was selected for a new seat at the UN social and economic council which has 54 states as members.
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The director of the Palestinian general intelligence Amin al- Hindi has denied Palestinian security members to have headed for Afghanistan to take part in special operations with the International alliance forces.
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The Egyptian Foreign Affairs Council Delegation (EFACD) arrives today in the USA under ambassador Mohamed Shaker on a week-long visit. The delegation will conduct talks with US decision-making circles. Shaker said meetings would be held with US decision-making circles in the Congress, the National Security Council, Arab and Islamic communities and the Jewish lobby in the USA.
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The American bombardment of residential areas in the capital Kabul on Sunday morning resulted in killing nine children, according to live pictures shown at the Qatari al-Jazira satellite state which broadcast incidents of the bombardment from the site of the bombardment. The al-Jazira TV correspondent reported that the American warplanes continued to fly over the city. A matter which pushed many Afghani to quit their houses.
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Morocco's athlete Khalid Skah ranked 2nd at the semi-marathon of Marseille-Cassis held on Sunday, behind Kenyan David Makori. Skah, Olympic champ of the 10,000 m race in Barcelona and double world champ of cross-country, has led the race until the last minutes. Another Kenyan, Titus Munji, came in third.
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