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Palestinian paper: Syria refused peace talks unless a solution on the Palestinian track attained
The al-Quds paper issued in the occupied Arab territories said, according to western diplomatic sources that Damascus has informed Washington its rejection to start peace negotiations with Israel before finding a solution on the Palestinian track.
Syria-Palestine, Politics, 11/21/2001
Syrian source and the relations with Washington
The Qatari daily al-Watan quoted a Syrian diplomatic source as saying that the Syrian leadership is making contacts and dialogues with the American administration in order to prevent the occurrence of any deterioration in bilateral relations in light of the pressures made by the Jewish Lobby on this administration in order to take more measures and provocative steps against the Arabs and Muslims.
Syria-USA, Politics, 11/21/2001
Sherin Malla :an artist of innumerable artistic manifestations
" Art is primarily action, the ability to create something new, to perfect the forms of life," said Syrian plastic artist Shrin Malla in a statement to Arabic News In her art exhibition which was opened on November 17 and lasted for one week, at the Damascus's Arab Cultural Center in Abu Rummaneh, at the patronage of the ministry of culture artist Malla displayed some 51 panels of diverse artistic experiences.
Syria, Politics, 11/21/2001
King Abdullah, Putin to discuss European initiative
The Jordanian English daily Jordan Times said on Tuesday that the Jordanian King Abdullah II will discuss with the Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to Moscow which started on Tuesday a European initiative he carries with him.
Jordan-Russia, Politics, 11/21/2001
17 Israeli forces break into Rafah demolish 21 houses
The Israeli forces on Tuesday continued their operations by kidnapping Palestinians and breaking into and demolishing houses. Several Palestinians were wounded as a result.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/21/2001
A higher committee for legislative election in Yemen appointed
The Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has enacted a decision provided for appointing new members in the higher committee for legislative elections including four members from the general people's conference.
Yemen, Politics, 11/21/2001
Al-Shara discusses with Austrian official Afghani crises, ME peace
The foreign minister Farouk al-Shara on Tuesday received the secretary general of the international relations at the Austrian democratic social party and members of the accompanying delegation. The meeting was attended by foreign ministry officials concerned and the Austrian ambassador in Damascus.
Syria-Austria, Politics, 11/21/2001
Moratinos: difficulties in meeting with Sharon
The EU - ME special envoy Miguel Angle Moratinos has stressed that the European Troika delegation has met difficulties during its meeting with the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon.
Israel-European Union, Politics, 11/21/2001
Two Iraqis sentenced to death in Jordan
The Greater criminal court in Amman had sentenced to death two Iraqis who killed a Kuwaiti student who was studying at the Philadelphia university in Jordan.
Jordan, Local, 11/21/2001
Bush congratulates Lahoud on Independence day
US President George Bush has stressed the US commitment to searching for a just and comprehensive peace in the Middle east based on UN Security Council resolutions 242, 338 and 425.
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 11/21/2001
Bin Laden's traces lost in Afghanistan
The ambassador of the Taliban movement in Pakistan Abdul Salaam Daeef said on Tuesday that the movement has lost the traces of Osama Bin Laden since the deployment of the opposition forces to Kabul where he did exist.
Regional-Afghanistan, Politics, 11/21/2001
Moroccan-Chinese cooperation probed
Means to upgrade cooperation ties between the Moroccan and Chinese legislative institutions topped talks held here Tuesday between Abdelouahed Radi, speaker of the house of representatives (lower chamber of parliament), and a visiting delegation from the Chinese parliament.
Morocco-China, Politics, 11/21/2001
New York Times and Bin Laden
In its Tuesday's issue the New York Times said that the American army broadcasts a radio message to Afghanistan states and offer of USD 25 million for getting information leading to the position of Osama Bin Laden or arresting him.
Regional-Afghanistan, Politics, 11/21/2001
Israeli commodities produced in settlements in Palestinian territories still not exempted from fees
Most European states renewed their position which rejects exempting the Israeli commodities produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories from fees prescribed previously on these commodities.
Israel-European Union, Economics, 11/21/2001
AL Chief confers with German parliamentary delegation
The secretary general of the Arab league AL Amre Mousa on Tuesday in Cairo discussed with the German Parliamentary delegation led by Helmut Lentrin latest developments concerning the Middle East region in light of the Israeli grave escalation against the unarmed Palestinian people.
Regional-Germany, Politics, 11/21/2001
Iraqi oil exports surge under UN 'oil-for-food' program
Iraqi oil exports surged last week under the United Nations oil-for-food program, according to the Office running the effort, which allows Baghdad to use a portion of its petroleum revenue to purchase humanitarian relief.
Iraq, Economics, 11/21/2001
Unemployment Falls to 12.3 Percent in second Quarter (Minister)
Unemployment fell by 0.9 percent to stand at 12.3 percent at the end of the second quarter of 2001 against 13.2 percent in the corresponding period in 2000, employment minister, Abbas El Fassi, said.
Morocco, Economics, 11/21/2001
EU donation for Jordan
The European Commission has agreed to offer a donation at a cost of 20 million EUROS in the area of privatizing industry in Jordan.
Jordan-European Union, Economics, 11/21/2001
The EU Troika delegation and the Hizbullah
Regional-European Union, Politics, 11/21/2001
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The court of appeal of Rabat acquitted 36 members of the Moroccan human rights association (AMDH), canceling thus the verdict handed by the first instance court. The group were sentenced to three years in prison and a fine of 3,000 DH (US$ 272), except for the AMDH former chairman, Abderrahmane Amor and another member Ahmde Sabri who were not sent to prison, owing to their age. The group are prosecuted for organizing and participating in an unauthorized demonstration and for causing troubles to public order.
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday at al-Rawda palace received the Egyptian minister of information Safwat al-Sharif. The meeting was attended by the information minister Adnan Omran.
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The Syrian foreign minister Farouk al-Shara on Tuesday received a telephone call from the Lebanese peer Mahmoud hammoud during which discussions dealt with latest developments on the regional and international arenas, especially the recent American proposals included in the statement ready by the US secretary of State Collin Powell concerning the settlement in the region.
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Morocco's King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, will open this Wednesday the Hassanian lectures, delivered during the holy month of Ramadan, the Royal Household and Chancellery announced in a release. The first lecture will be given by Habous (endowments) and Islamic Affairs minister, Abdelkebir Alaoui Mdaghri on "the Foundations of Social Solidarity in Islam."
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The foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will be meeting by the end of the current month in Muscat in preparation for the agenda if the 22nd GCC summit by the end of the current year.
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The financial advisor and mediator in the Saudi national federation for bank-notes trade Muhammad al-Shumeimari said that losses were inflicted on the Saudi investors in the USA following the incidents of September 11th. In a statement to the Saudi daily al-Jazira issued on Tuesday, al-Shumeimari estimated the volume of the losses inflicted on Saudi investors at USD 24 billion.
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The police arrested over the week end fifteen persons during a demo staged by a hundred people to claim jobs and transportation. The demo degenerated when the protesters marched in various streets of the city and were joined by other people who started to throw stones at the security forces. The police was forced to intervene to disperse the riot.
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Moroccan exports of leather and textile items were worth up to end of September 22.2 billion DH (US$ 2.01 billion), which a 4.5% growth compared to the same period of 200. According to the exchange office, the increase is due to the good performance of apparel (7.3%), shoes (11.7%) and cotton fabric which went up more than two folds. Meanwhile, hosiery items declined by 4.3%.
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A statement released by the Saudi Royal court on Tuesday announced the death of aunt of King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia, Latifah Bint Ahmad al-Sudeiri.
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