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Mrs. Mubarak inaugurated Arab women's summit
Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak inaugurated Sunday the Arab women's extraordinary summit. that will run for two days.
Regional, Culture, 11/12/2001
Egypt, UAE focused interests on Arab, Islamic issues
The United Arab Emirates UAE foreign minister Rashed Abdullah has underlined the importance of the talks held by President of the United Arab Emirates UAE Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahyan with President Muhammad Hosni Mubarak of Egypt on Saturday in Cairo, noting that these talks fall in the course of the two countries ' interests in what is taking place in the Arab and Islamic worlds.
Egypt-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 11/12/2001
Mubarak, Chirac press conference
President Hosni Mubarak reiterated his warning that more ferocious generations of terrorists will be groomed if the Middle East cause remains unresolved.
Egypt-France, Politics, 11/12/2001
Talks with Chirac to deal with ways of pushing forward Palestinian cause
On his way back home after two successful visits to the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, President Mubarak said the US administration was fully satisfied with Egyptian role in combating terrorism, the president said Egypt supports war against terrorism by all means adding that Egypt in its moves is motivated by the interests of the people.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 11/12/2001
Chirac: cooperation with Egypt maintained in all fields
French President Jacques Chirac highlighted continued coordination and cooperation between France and Egypt in all fields, hailing the deeply-rooted ties between both countries.
Egypt-France, Politics, 11/12/2001
ICRC Director General :We are not a humanitarian agency for one block or the other
" I came in the ME area, at this time especially because of what happened on the 11th of September in the attacks in New York and Washington in order to explain the position of ICRC after these events," said Director General of the International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC Paul Grossierder in a statement to Arabic News.
Regional, Culture, 11/12/2001
An emergency meeting for the Algerian government
Algerian prime minister Ali Bin Fles has summoned his government for an emergency meeting on Sunday after the floods invading the country resulted in killing 300 persons and displacing almost 5500 families.
Algeria, Politics, 11/12/2001
Tunisia's First Lady calls for activating women's social role
In her speech at the extraordinary Arab Women's Summit Mrs. Leila Ben Ali First Lady of Tunisian, called for setting a prize "for the best Arab media production depicting the important role of women in society."
Tunisia-Regional, Culture, 11/12/2001
King Mohammed issues instructions to send emergency aid to Algeria
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has issued instructions to the Mohammed V Solidarity Foundation and the Moroccan government to send emergency humanitarian aid to Algeria struck by heavy floods that left over 500 people dead.
Morocco-Algeria, Local, 11/12/2001
King Mohammed condoles Algerian president over casualties of floods
King Mohammed VI has sent Algerian president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, a message of condolences and sympathy following the heavy casualties of floods that hit Algeria over the weekend.
Morocco-Algeria, Local, 11/12/2001
The 6th International conference on the history of Bilad al-Sham
The sixth international conference on the History of Bilad al-Sham was held on November 10-12 in Damascus. It was held in co-operation between the University of Damascus and University of Jordan.
Syria, History, 11/12/2001
Mubarak, Kuwaiti Crown Prince stress necessity of combating all terrorism
"Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Kuwaiti Deputy Emir, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Sheikh Saa'd AL-Abdullah held a tete-a-tete session of talks during which they discussed various issues of mutual concern," said Egyptian Information Minister Safwat EL-Sherif.
Egypt-Kuwait, Politics, 11/12/2001
Bin laden did not deny nor admit involvement in September attacks
Osama Bin Laden who admitted on Saturday he has biological and nuclear weapons and he is ready to use them if the US will use its chemical and biological weapons against Afghanistan, refused to disclose the source of this weapons.
Regional, Politics, 11/12/2001
Resistance against occupation isn't terrorism
An Arab member to Israeli Knesset said that the Knesset's decision stripping him of parliamentary immunity is part of Israeli right wing to impose hegemony on power in Israel.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/12/2001
Tunisian opposition welcomes revision of the constitution
The Tunisian opposition parties have welcomed the announcement made by the Algerian President Zein al-Abidin Bin Ali to make constitutional reforms on the political and parliamentary Statute in the country in a speech he made last week on the occasion of the 14th anniversary of assuming power in Tunisia.
Tunisia, Politics, 11/12/2001
Consultation for a new Syrian government finalized
The Lebanese magazine al-Sheraa has stated that consultation made by the Syrian leadership to form a new Syrian government are in its last phase.
Syria, Politics, 11/12/2001
Sahara: The United States backs Baker's efforts
The United States backs efforts by the UN secretary General's personal envoy for the Sahara, James Baker, the US ambassador in Rabat, Ms Margaret Tutwiler said in an interview published on Sunday by "Al Alam" daily.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 11/12/2001
Israeli forces incurred in Beit Hanoun, bombards Rafah
The israeli forces incurred in Beit Hanoun in Gaza and leveled vast areas of lands and destroyed houses and burnt agricultural yields.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/12/2001
Maher's address to UN fouses on peace process
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmad Maher leaves Cairo for New York tomorrow Tuesday to attend the 56th session of UN General Assembly.
Egypt, Politics, 11/12/2001
Morocco's fm meets world leaders in New York
Moroccan minister of foreign affairs and cooperation, Mohamed Benaissa, who is taking part in the United Nations general assembly proceedings, held on Saturday a series of talks with several world leaders present in New York.
Morocco, Politics, 11/12/2001
Saudi- French agreement supporting the foundation of the Palestinian state
The Saudi daily al-Watan said that there is a French- Saudi agreement to halt the Israeli aggressions against the Palestinians and convening serious negotiations between the two sides that will be conducive to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
Saudi Arabia-France, Politics, 11/12/2001
Mousa highlights AL interests
The secretary general of the Arab league Amre Mousa has stressed that the AL gives priority and utmost interest to the Arab- israeli conflict, the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories and means of fighting international terrorism.
Regional, Politics, 11/12/2001
American security delegation in a secret visit to Yemen
The Saudi daily Okaz said on its Sunday's issue that an American security delegation in currently in Sanaa to hold talks with the Yemeni officials on security co-ordination between the two countries, and this will be in preparation to sign an agreement within weeks.
Yemen-USA, Politics, 11/12/2001
Mandella concludes visit to Saudi Arabia
Former South Africa's President Nelson Mandella on Sunday concluded a visit to Saudi Arabia lasted for five days.
Saudi Arabia-South Africa, Politics, 11/12/2001
Morocco's early ratification of nuclear treaty, proof of good-will, says fm
Morocco was among the first countries to sign and ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), administering the proof of its good will to implement its principles and objectives, said here Sunday Moroccan minister of foreign affairs and cooperation, Mohamed Benaissa.
Morocco, Politics, 11/12/2001
International community condemns Israeli practices
United Nations' General Assembly UNGA passed a number of annual resolutions that condemn the Israeli practices against the unarmed Palestinian. The resolutions also call for a just solution for the Palestinian refugees.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/12/2001
Tunisia: Bin Ali opens a seminar on civilizations
Tunisian president Zein al-Abidin Bin Ali opens today an international seminar on " dialogue of civilization." It is organized by the Tunisian government in collaboration with the Islamic Organization for Education, Sciences and Culture ISESCO.
Tunisia, Culture, 11/12/2001
The Image of the American West in contemporary Literature
At the initiative of the Damascus University English for Specific Purposes Center ( ESPC) and the American Cultural center in Damascus, a lecture was read on November 1st at the ESPC headquarters by Dr. Anthony Boyle; A US Fullbright and Researcher Faculty of Arts, English Department, Baath University, Homs.
Regional, Culture, 11/12/2001
US department announces longer visa waits for Arabs
The State Department has announced that it would slow the process for granting visas to young men from Arab and Muslim nations in an effort to prevent terrorist attacks.
Regional-USA, Politics, 11/12/2001
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The London- based al-Hayat daily said in its Sunday's issue, according to well-informed economic sources that the Syrian minister of the Interior Dr. Muhammad Harba has released a circulation provided for banning three main Syrian traders from travelling to Iraq because of their violation to export conditions to this country.
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Iraq's vice President Taha Yassin Rramadan has stressed the importance of revitalizing inter- Arab economic relations for the establishment of the common Arab market.
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King Fahd of Saudi Arabia on Sunday got a message from King Mohammed VI, delivered by royal advisor, Abbes Jirari, at an audience in Riyadh.
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The Lebanese prime minister Rafiq al-Hariri will discuss upon his arrival in Berlin on November 14 will meet with the German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder developments of political conditions in the Middle east region and international conditions, especially the attacks recently made at the US.
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Moroccan prime minister, Abderrahmane Youssoufi, arrived in Malaysia on Sunday for an official visit at the invitation of Malaysian peer, Mohamed Mahatir. Youssoufi underscored the economic success of Malaysia, despite the economic and financial crisis in the region and hailed Malaysia's laudable stand regarding the Sahara issue.
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Moroccan minister of higher education, executive training and scientific research, Najib Zerouali, arrived on Sunday in Teheran for a four-day official visit. Zerouali is scheduled to meet Iranian first deputy-premier, Rida Aref, as well as ministers of health, education, science and research.
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Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa lauded the sustained efforts exerted by Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak, wife of the president Hosni Mubarak, in following up the resolutions adopted by the first Arab women's summit and realizing the Arab women's aspirations.
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Libyan President col. Mu'ammar al-Qaddafi on Sunday in Tripoli received former President of South Africa Nelson Mandella who arrived in Libya on Sunday in a short visit to Libya that lasted for one day.
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The Chairman of the Palestinian Authority yasser Arafat on Saturday evening met in New York with member of the Israeli Knesset of the labor party Yusi Belin.
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Secretary general of the people's committee for African unity Dr. Ali Abdul Salaam al- Tureiki on Sunday in Tripoli discussed with the European Union envoy for the African continent areas of co-operation between the African federation and the European Union. Discussions also dealt with conditions in the African continent especially in Somalia and Ethiopia, achieving national reconciliation in Sudan and the efforts aiming at achieving peace in the African horn area.
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Algerian President Abdul Aziz Butaflika on Saturday evening received telephone calls from President Bashar al-Assad,, President Ali Abdullah saleh of Yemen, Libyan President col. Mu'ammar al-Qaddafi, and President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahyan in which the Arab leaders expressed their condolences on the catastrophe which hit Algeria as a result of the heavy rainfall on Saturday.
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The israeli minister of co-operation and the environment Roni Millo who presides over the Israeli delegation to the World trade conference currently held in Doha said that he had met with several Arab ministers, on the sideline of the deliberations of the conference.
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The Popular Movement party (MP) held its 9th congress in Rabat Friday and Saturday and unanimously re-elected Mohand Laensar as its secretary general.
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The PLO political representative in Jerusalem Serri Nuseibah has stressed that all has to honor the Jewish links to Jerusalem and that " only the blind is the one who can not see this link." In statements quoted by the israeli radio on Sunday, added that solving the Israeli- Palestinian conflict through the establishments of a Jewish and Palestinian state, makes it imperative for the two sides to give initiatives and painful concession. He said:" I personally support the establishment of one state for the two peoples."
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A Yemeni government's report said that some 19 Yemenis are still held in the US in the context of the current investigations following the attacks at New York and Washington on September 11 but did not give more details.
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Three inmates, including one who is serving a 20 year prison sentence, fled on Sunday at dawn the prison of Kenitra (40 km north of Rabat), security sources said. One of the inmates is convicted of murder with aforethought and malice while the two others were arrested recently for car robbery and aggression.
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A Swedish ship wrecked on Saturday off the shores of Mohammedia (60 km south of Rabat), the city civil rescue announced. The "Navicula" which was carrying a Swedish couple, came from Tangiers and was sailing to the Canary Island.
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The Turkish daily " Millet" said on Sunday that a Turkish delegation led by the director of Deyar Baker security department left for Washington on Sunday at the Request of the American FBI which has started intensive monitoring of the islamic organization in the Middle east region.
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