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Al-Assad discusses with the British prime minister the question of peace, terrorism
President Bashar al-Assad at the Damascus al-Shaab palace on Wednesday received the British prime minister Tony Blair and members of the accompanying delegation.
Syria-UK, Politics, 11/1/2001

On Blair's visit to Damascus
News reports in Damascus said that observers in the Syrian capital considered the visit of the British prime minister Tony Blair was not included when his new tour on the ME region was declared, noting that this is an expression of the British keenness to reactivate and develop relations with Damascus and Britain's understanding to Syria's pivotal role in the region especially at the peace process level.
Syria-UK, Politics, 11/1/2001

Blair's visit to Damascus made in co-ordination with US
The Monte Carlo radio correspondent in London said that British sources do not rule out that the visit of the British prime minister Tony Blair which he held on Wednesday to Damascus to have been made in coordination with Washington.
Syria-UK, Politics, 11/1/2001

Morocco will face up in appropriate time any decision to impose visas for entry in Sebta and Mellilia
In case Spanish authorities decide to impose an entry visa to the inhabitants of the Moroccan northern regions, wishing to enter Sebta and Melillia, Morocco will face up this decision in appropriate time, said Moroccan minister of foreign affairs and cooperation, Mohamed Benaissa.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 11/1/2001

Mubarak warns of continued violence in the Middle East
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak held talks immediately upon arrival in Spain today with Spanish Premier Jose Maria Aznar on joint cooperation, Middle East crisis and international terrorism after which they gave a joint press conference, the President will later be received by King Juan Carlos.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 11/1/2001

Mubarak to have talks in Spain on bilateral cooperation, ME and international terrorism
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will have intensive talks upon arrival in Madrid today with Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar on issues of bilateral cooperation, the Middle East crisis and international terrorism.
Egypt-Spain, Politics, 11/1/2001

Mubarak's visit to Spain comes amidst critical circumstances
Egypt's Ambassador to Spain Hussein Haridi Wednesday said that President Hosni Mubarak's visit to Spain on Thursday comes amidst critical circumstances on the Middle East and the international arenas.
Egypt-Spain, Politics, 11/1/2001

Maher receives US delegates to Sudan
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmad Maher received on Wednesday the US delegation to Sudan, led by Robert Oakley, representative of the US envoy to Sudan.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 11/1/2001

Baz hints at vigorous world efforts to resolve Palestinian problem
The Egyptian Presidential Political Advisor Osama el-Baz Wednesday hinted at possible international efforts that would lead to an Israeli withdrawal from occupied territories and the establishment of the Palestinian state.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 11/1/2001

King Mohammed arrives in Dakhla
the sovereign heard explanations on a program of struggle against unhealthy housing in the southern provinces and which benefits 31,252 households including 30,720 living in shantytowns. The program is worth 2.417 billion Dirhams ($ 219.72 million) and is totally financed by the state.
Morocco, Politics, 11/1/2001

King Mohammed speaks about vision for Morocco's economic-social development
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has renewed resolve-- in the interview he granted to French weekly magazine Paris match-- to multiply economic poles throughout Morocco, in a balanced, coherent and complementary manner, saying he is trying to do the best possible for the country.
Morocco, Politics, 11/1/2001

King Mohammed urges for settlement of Afghan crisis, unblocking situation in middle east
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has stressed the urgent need to seek a way out to the Afghan crisis, while taking into account the global reality of the tragedies that this region has been experiencing for so long.
Morocco-Afghanistan, Politics, 11/1/2001

Israeli forces assassinate four Palestinian cadres and one police man
The Israeli forces escalated their aggression against the unarmed Palestinians. They demolished houses and leveled agricultural lands.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/1/2001

Jordanian people's committee urge for not joining the alliance to attacking Afghanistan
The people's committee in support of Iraq in Jordan have appealed the Jordanian government not to join the American- British alliance in the attack against Afghanistan and in the planning to strike Iraq.
Jordan-USA, Politics, 11/1/2001

The ruler of Kuwait returns back home after two weeks
The Kuwaiti acting prime minister and the foreign minister Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad said that the ruler of Kuwait Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad will return back to the country after two weeks from now.
Kuwait-Regional, Politics, 11/1/2001

Justice minister renews Morocco's resolve to turn page and repair harm
The official, who was talking at the weekly question-time of the House of representatives (lower parliamentary chamber), said Morocco is resolved to promote openness, consolidate democracy, respect human rights and consecrate the rule of law.
Morocco, Politics, 11/1/2001

Jordan denounces Israel's operations in the Palestinian cities
The Jordanian minister of state and official spokesman for the Jordanian government Saleh al-Qallab has condemned operation of the Israeli army in the Palestinian cities and all forms of aggressions against the Palestinian people.
Jordan-Israel, Politics, 11/1/2001

Palestinians hope Blair to promise the foundation of the Palestinian state
The secretary general of the Palestinian Authority Ahmad Abdul Rahman has announced his hope that the British prime Minister Tony Blair will give a historical promise for the foundation of a Palestinian state during his visit scheduled to Gaza today on the eve of the of the Ballfore Declaration.
Palestine-UK, Politics, 11/1/2001

Israel dumps toxic waste in the West Bank, Gaza
Palestine-Israel, Environment, 11/1/2001

Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak watches filming of children's 'Sesame World',T.V
Egypt's First Lady Suzanne Wednesday watched the beginning of the filming of the third group of the children's television programme 'Sesame World' the screening of which began on Egyptian television in August 2000.
Egypt, Culture, 11/1/2001

Sudan and Bin Laden
The Sudanese foreign minister Mustafa Othman Ismael has stressed that the Sudanese government has joined a dialogue with the administration of the former US President Bill Clinton in the Summer of 1996 to hand over Osama Bin laden.
Sudan-USA, Politics, 11/1/2001

The first private sector electricity station in Sudan
Sudan, Economics, 11/1/2001

Speculations that three Israeli soldiers kidnapped in South Lebanon, are dead
Israel's greater Rabbi Israel lao stated he received information saying the three Israeli soldiers who were kidnapped in October 2000 from south Lebanon are dead.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 11/1/2001


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Morocco's King Mohammed VI received Thursday evening at the royal palace in Agadir Iranian vice-foreign minister in charge of Arab and African affairs, in his capaciyt as envoy of Iranian president, Mohamed Khatami. Go

Moroccan and Egyptian foreign ministers, Mohamed Benaissa and Ahmed Maher, held on Wednesday phone talks. Maher told the press talks covered items on the agenda of the Arab follow-up committee meeting, scheduled for next Saturday in Damascus and latest developments in the region. Maher also held similar talks on the phone with Jordanian peer, Abdelilah Al Khatib. Go

The secretary general of the Arab League Amr Moussa on Wednesday in Cairo discussed with the chairman of the world Islamic forum chairman Hamid Muhammad al-Refa' means of uniting and cocoordinating Arab and Islamic efforts to deal with the hostile campaign to distort the image of Arabs and Muslims and to linking between them and terrorism. Go

It was announced in Brussels on Wednesday that Syria and Lebanon will take part in the meetings of the foreign minister of the Euro- Mediterranean states to be held in Brussels at the level of foreign ministers themselves. Go

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said that the only way to face the challenges of terrorism, destruction, sabotage and murder is through providing good education and knowledge to our children to protect their hearts and minds against intolerance. We should teach children to respect the views of others and adopt democratic values. Reform can only be realized through developing education and teachers. Go

President Omar Hassan al-Bashir of Sudan on Wednesday received a message from the Nigerian President Obasa Nago relating to bilateral relations and the Nigerian efforts made to support the march of peace and reconciliation in Sudan. Go

The London- Based al-Sharq al-Awsat daily issued on Wednesday said that the British prime minister Tony Blair is carrying with him in his tour to Israel and the Palestinian territories a new initiative to settle the Palestinian question. Go

Speaker of the parliament of the German Rhine-Westphalia region, Ulrich Schmidt, started this Thursday a three-day visit to Morocco. Schmidt will confer with members of the Moroccan cabinet and of parliament on cooperation between Morocco and the Rhine-Westphalia region, one of the 16 regions of Germany. Go

The envoy of the UN on Afghanistan Elakhder al-Ibraheimi has refused the request made by the ambassador of the Taliban movement to Pakistan al-Mulla bdul Salaam Daeef for a meeting. Go


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