Today's Headlines
- Iraq ratified the free market agreement with Algeria, UAE
Iraq has ratified the two agreements it signed with Algeria and the United Arab Emirates UAE recently to eliminate customs barriers and to establish a common free market. Iraq-Regional, Economics, 11/24/2001
- Oil sales are not enough for buying the food for the Iraqis
The US has stated the recession in oil prices and the decrease in exports violate the UN food for oil program which permits Iraq to sell its oil for financing buying food, medicines and other commodities in order to alleviate the impact of sanctions imposed on it since 1990. Iraq, Economics, 11/24/2001
- Nine Palestinians killed by the Israelis
Some nine Palestinians were killed while the Israeli authorities tightened siege measures on the Palestinian areas. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/24/2001
- Air flights resumed between Jordan, Baghdad
A report issued on Thursday said that the Jordanian airlines is intending to resume its flights to Baghdad by the beginning of this December after a cessation of more than two months. Jordan-Iraq, Politics, 11/24/2001
- 100 Arab thinkers discuss in Cairo the dialogue of cultures
More than 100 political and media thinkers and scholars will meet on Monday at the headquarters of the Arab League, to discuss the issue of "Dialogue of Cultures" and to put the broadlines for the Arab move. Regional, Culture, 11/24/2001
- Gov't performance to be activated in all fields
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said the main purpose of Wednesday's cabinet reshuffle is to activate national action and government performance, not just in one sphere, but in all walks of life. Egypt, Politics, 11/24/2001
- King Mohammed chairs meeting on personal status code
Morocco's King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, chaired on Friday a working session to assess the progress of the works of the advisory commission in charge of the revision of the personal status code. Morocco, Politics, 11/24/2001
- Baz calls on Israel to give up its nuclear program
In a lecture he gave at Al Assad Library in Damascus on the occasion of the 31st anniversary of the rectifying movement, Baz said that the Arab national product is being in danger as it does not exceed at present $ 700 billion, a figure that is not adequate to the areas of the region. Egypt-Regional, Politics, 11/24/2001
- Moroccan political milieus welcome Syria's decision to close Polisario bureau in Damascus
The Moroccan political circles welcomed the decision of the Syrian government to close the bureau of the separatist gang, Polisario. Morocco-Syria, Politics, 11/24/2001
- Al-Riyadh denied assassination attempt at King Fahd
Saudi Arabia on Thursday denied what was stated by the US daily " Washington Times" on the escape of the Saudi King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz of an assassination attempt claimed his life two weeks ago. Saudi Arabia, Politics, 11/24/2001
- Thousands of Ethiopian soldiers enter Somalia
Thousands of armed Ethiopian soldiers on Friday entered Galkayo province to the north east of Somalia in the area which declared itself as Pontland, and this was at the request of the call made by col. Abdullah Youssef Ahmad. Somalia-Ethiopia, Politics, 11/24/2001
- Mubarak to determine national action priorities in the upcoming stage
At his meeting today with the cabinet after the latest cabinet reshuffle, President Hosni Mubarak will determine national action priorities and the government assignments in the upcoming stage. Egypt, Politics, 11/24/2001
- European tough measures to fine production of Israeli settlements
The European Commission said that it will issue a warning to European importers concerning production coming from " Israel" on that they will obligate the Israelis to pay customs fees if they find out that certain commodities come from the settlements. Israel-European Union, Economics, 11/24/2001
- Khartoum is committed to political reconciliation and dialogue
The Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has announced the commitment of his government to political reconciliation in the country, saying that there is no force that rejects reconciliation, except the rebellion movement, despite the fact the grassroots and the base of the south of Sudan are with peace. Sudan, Politics, 11/24/2001
- Tourism, foreign investments, exports undermined by recent September 11 incidents
Thought it is difficult to assess its magnitude, the Egyptian economy is bound to suffer from the adverse impact of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. last September, the new Central Bank Governor Mahmoud Abul Oyoun said. Egypt, Politics, 11/24/2001
- UN committee discusses economic, social effects of Israeli occupation Regional-Israel, Politics, 11/24/2001
- Investments hampered by obstacles, professionals lament
Professionals, meeting in Marrakesh on Thursday part of a meeting on investments in Morocco, lamented that investments in the kingdom is still hampered by several obstacles, especially institutional ones. Morocco, Economics, 11/24/2001
- New cases filed against Sharon in Brussels
The Belgian daily " Le Soire" said on Friday that new cases were filed against the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon because he committed crimes against humanity and for the mass killing operations and war crimes. Israel-Belgium, Politics, 11/24/2001
- IMF loans for Turkey transferred to the Israeli military industries
Turkish news reports said on Friday that loans of the International Monetary Fund IMF the Turkish minister of the economy Kamal Darwish used to say it will arrive Turkey very soon in order to rescue the economy from its drastic recession, appeared to be used to rescue certain Israeli military industry companies instead of supporting the Turkish economy. Turkey-Israel, Politics, 11/24/2001
- Kuwait-Tunisian tour operator to run two more hotels in Tunisia
The Kuwait-Tunisia development group on has signed a 12-year-long contract for the operation of two hotels in Tunisia's Monastir city, 170 kilometers southeast of here. Tunisia, Economics, 11/24/2001
- Arab League: 96% of sums for Jerusalem, al-Intifada funds fulfilled
An official source at the Arab League (AL) praised the measures taken by certain Arab states in paying all its due contributions to the " Jerusalem and the Intifada" Funds. Palestine-Regional, Economics, 11/24/2001
- UN panel urges Zambia, Israel to better implement anti-torture treaty
A United Nations expert panel on Friday completed its review of efforts by Zambia and Israel to implement a key international treaty against torture, recommending that both countries improve certain procedures to be more in line with the accord's provisions. Israel, Culture, 11/24/2001
- Muslim-Christian affability dates back to hundreds years
Feelings of affability between Muslims and Christians traced date to hundreds of years, said minister of Awkafs (endowments) Mahmoud Hamdi Zaqzouq during Iftar banquet (Ramadan's Post sunset meal) hosted by Copts of Maadi and Al-Basatin. Egypt, Local, 11/24/2001
- Morocco, China study cooperation ties
Means to upgrade Moroccan-Chinese cooperation in economic and commercial fields were surveyed at a meeting Friday between Moroccan economy, finance, privatization and tourism minister, Fathallah Oualalou, and a visiting Chinese MP delegation. Morocco-China, Politics, 11/24/2001
- Diplomat praises Mubarak's efforts on Palestinian cause
Ambassador Hassan Abdel-Rahman, Representative of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in Washington, hailed the efforts exerted by President Hosni Mubarak to reach a just solution for the Palestinian cause. Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 11/24/2001
- Thai police supports restoration of ties between Thailand andSaudi Arabia
The Royal Thai Police has supported a move by the government to restore normal relations between Thailand and Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia-Thailand, Politics, 11/24/2001
- Sixty Israelis are detained in the US over links to September 11 attacks
The " Washington Post" on Friday disclosed that some 60 Israelis are detained in the US in the framework of the investigation launched by the American federal authorities concerning the attacks of September 11. Israel-USA, Politics, 11/24/2001
Short Takes
- Morocco's King Mohammed VI on Friday received a written message from President Zine Al-Abidine Ben Ali of Tunisia. Go
- One of the virtues of Islam is protecting the human souls of Muslims and non-Muslims because Islam is based upon infinite justice done to friends and enemies, said Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Mohammed Sayed Tantawi. He termed the attacks of September 11th as a crime by all means since it was against the secured innocents. Go
- The IGAD member states and their partners have agreed on Khartoum to host the conference to unify the Somali faction, and this will be in a meeting to be held following IGAD's summit conference which Sudan will host during the second week of January 2002. Go
- The Yemeni " September 26" paper said in its Thursday's issue that a Jordanian was strangled by the Yemeni authorities in May this year after he was convicted of killing an Egyptian clergy in Sanaa, was an agent to the Israeli intelligence, the Mossad. Go
- Means to consolidate cooperation ties between Morocco and Kuwait topped talks held in Rabat Friday between Moroccan industry, Trade, energy and mining minister, Mustapha Mansouri, and Kuwaiti ambassador to Morocco, Salah Mohamed Al Biaajane. Go
- An official source in the Kuwaiti ministry of defense has announced that an Australian military unit composed of 30 soldiers of the special Australian forces will arrive in Kuwait during the two coming days to take part in the exercises with the Kuwaiti forces and the American forces stationed in Kuwait. Go
- A snake has caused the destruction of electricity transfer which used to provide the Yemeni capital Sanaa with electricity. The Yemeni policemen arrived at the site of the incident following a very strong explosion that shook the region on Tuesday in order to know the implications of the explosion. As they reached no result, one of the electricity's company engineers was surprised to see the already burnt snake amid the electric wire. Go
- The Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) started legal measures to retrieve head of Amenhotep III owned by a British antiquities trafficker. Go
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