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Al-Assad, Mubarak underline uniting Arab positions, demand immediate halting of Israeli aggressions
President Bashar al-Assad of Syria and President Muhammad Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, who on Sunday held a short visit to Syria, held two meetings during which they stressed the importance of working to maintain an Arab united position in solidarity of the legitimate rights of the Arab nation.
Syria-Egypt, Politics, 12/10/2001
Israeli aggression against Palestinians poses a threat to all countries of the region
President Mubarak returned home last night after a flight visit to Syria during which he had talks with Syrian President Bashar Al Assad on efforts exerted to contain risks threatening the security and stability of the Middle East region.
Egypt-Syria, Politics, 12/10/2001
King Mohammed announces setting up of ombudsman
Morocco's King Mohammed VI announced Sunday the setting up of "Diwan Al-Madhalim" (Ombudsman), a body that will contribute to correcting iniquities, upholding rights and safeguarding freedoms.
Morocco, Politics, 12/10/2001
Ombudsman setting up hailed as consolidating Morocco's institutional apparatus
The setting up of "Diwan Al-Madhalim" (Ombudsman), announced Sunday by King Mohammed VI, was hailed as an outstanding institution that will consolidate Morocco's institutional apparatus.
Morocco, Politics, 12/10/2001
Mubarak's statements on current situations
"In any case, I sent with Maher a letter pointing out that his (Sharon's) strikes and sieges against Palestinians will lead no where. And more killing of Palestinians and Israelis will never achieve a lasting peace."
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 12/10/2001
Moussa calls for creating Arab economic bloc
Secretary-General of Arab League, Amr Moussa, called for creating an Arab economic bloc to face up to regional and international blocs.
Regional, Politics, 12/10/2001
Six Palestinians killed by the Israeli soldiers, 24 Israelis wounded in a suicide operation
A Palestinian has detonated an explosive in a station for transporting the Israeli soldiers in Haifa port resulted in wounding 24, three of them are seriously wounded. One explosives expert said that the large fire which flared following the explosion and its extension to adjoining areas show that the detonated explosive was big.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/10/2001
British defense minister: No evidence on Iraq's involvement in US attacks
The British defense secretary Geoffrey Howe has stressed that evidences are available on Iraq's involvement in the terrorist attacks took place in the US on September 11.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 12/10/2001
Jordanian delegation to visit Baghdad
It was announced in Amman on Sunday that a high ranking Jordanian delegation will visit Baghdad next week to hold talks with high ranking Iraqi officials dealing with means of increasing economic cooperation between the two states and eliminating obstacles hindering the promotion of commercial exchange.
Jordan-Iraq, Politics, 12/10/2001
Saudi Arabia completes contribution to Arab funds for Palestinians
Saudi Arabia has completed its contribution to the Al-Aqsa Fund and the Intifada Fund, amounting to $ 250 million.
Saudi Arabia-Palestine, Economics, 12/10/2001
Lifting censorship off four Sudanese papers
The Sudanese ministry of information and telecommunications has decided to lift censorship of four papers which are " Alwan" ( colors), " al-Watan" ( the homeland), al" Rai al-Akhar " ( the other's view) and " al-Khartoum monitor."
Sudan, Politics, 12/10/2001
UAE plan to limits foreign labor force
The United Arab Emirates has been seeking a plan to creating some 100,000 job opportunities for the UAE citizens during the five coming years in order to limit the rate of foreign labor force employed in the country which reached 91%.
United Arab Emirates, Economics, 12/10/2001
Al-Bashir: extending the emergency law will not violate public freedoms
Sudan's President Omar Hassan al-Bashir has stressed that extending the state of emergency in the country will not undermine the public freedoms.
Sudan, Politics, 12/10/2001
Mubarak receives message from Arafat
"President Mubarak delegated Maher to make efforts during the mission to ease pressure on the Palestinian people and leave the Israelis in no doubt about the Egyptian stand against their continuous attacks and occupation of the Palestinian lands," added Shaath.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 12/10/2001
Sharon says Arafat is a terrorist
The Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon said that Israel will not harm the chairman of the Palestinian Authority Yasser Arafat, in person. He added that destroying Arafat's helicopters at Gaza's airport was a measure to limit his move and push him to stop what Sharon described as " terrorism."
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/10/2001
Moussa heads for Doha
Arab League Secretary-General condemned late Sunday Israel's decision to ban travel of Palestinian President Yasser Arafat to Doha to attend meetings of the Organization of Islamic Conference 1 (OIC) foreign ministers, slated for Monday.
Regional, Politics, 12/10/2001
Maher leaves for Doha today
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher leaves Cairo for Doha on Monday leading Egypt's delegation to the emergency meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC), due to run for two days.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 12/10/2001
Morocco attends pan-Islamic ministerial meeting
Moroccan foreign affairs and cooperation minister, Mohamed Benaissa, Left Cairo on Monday for Doha (Qatar), where he will represent Morocco in an extraordinary meeting of the foreign ministers of the member countries of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC).
Morocco-Regional, Politics, 12/10/2001
Al-Shara in Doha to take part in the OIC foreign ministers conference
The Syrian foreign minister Farouk al-Shara and members of the accompanying delegation arrived on Sunday evening in Doha to take part in the foreign ministers conference of the emergency Islamic summit due to open today ( Monday).
Syria-Regional, Politics, 12/10/2001
Saudi port for exporting Sudanese meat to Arab Gulf states
Sudan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to using the Saudi port of Jeddah to export the Saudi meats and cattle to the Arab Gulf states after Saudi Arabia had lifted the banning imposed on the imports of living livestock from East Africa.
Saudi Arabia-Sudan, Economics, 12/10/2001
Maher :Israeli attacks on Palestinians inconsistent with desire for peace
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher yesterday said the continuation of Israeli attacks on the Palestinians was "inconsistent with any real desire for peace".
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 12/10/2001
German hostage released in Yemen
A Yemeni official announced that the army and police forces have succeeded in liberating the German hostage held by members of a tribe since November 28th.
Yemen, Local, 12/10/2001
ISESCO calls UNESCO to intervene to Stop Killing of Palestinian School Children
The Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO, based in Rabat) has called on the UNESCO to move to stop the killing of Palestinian school children.
Palestine-Regional, Culture, 12/10/2001
Algerian- American talks
Algerian President Abdul Aziz Butaflika on Sunday in Algiers received the US under secretary of state for the Middle East affairs William Burns. The meeting was attended by the Algerian minister of state for foreign affairs Abdul Aziz Balkhadem and the US ambassador in Algiers.
Algeria-USA, Politics, 12/10/2001
Economic onented Talks in Washington
Egyptian Foreign Trade Minister Youssef Boutros Ghali said that his talks in Washington focused on three main topics.
Egypt-USA, Economics, 12/10/2001
US official carries proposals to help Egypt's economy
"Assistant Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Alan Larson, will have talks with senior Egyptian officials Monday. He is carrying a number of proposals to help the Egyptian economy cushion the effects of the September 11 incidents," said spokesman for the US Embassy in Cairo.
Egypt-USA, Economics, 12/10/2001
Steps to confront impact of world crisis on Egypt's economy
US Vice-President Dick Cheney last week conferred with the delegation of the Egyptian-US Chamber of Commerce, which was on a visit to Washington, on means of pushing forward economic cooperation between the two countries during the current stage.
Egypt-USA, Economics, 12/10/2001
Ebeid: No decisions or administrative measures to fix exchange market
Egyptian Prime Minister Atef Ebeid said that the government will not interfere in the exchange market in order to avoid causing a turbulence.
Egypt, Economics, 12/10/2001
Rationalizing and not restricting imports one of Egypt's highest priorities
The government has reiterated this week that there are no plans for restricting imports, yet it is seeking to draw up a scheme on rationalizing them in a bid to stand up to the extraordinary conditions currently facing the Egyptian economy.
Egypt, Economics, 12/10/2001
Teachers unions maintain strike for dec. 11-13
The teachers' unions that had planned a strike for December 11-13 announced that the strike will be maintained for the scheduled date.
Morocco, Politics, 12/10/2001
A plan to bring the Jews of Afghanistan to Israel
The Kuwaiti daily al-Rai al-Am said in its Saturday's issue that Israel is preparing measures to evacuate the Jews of Afghanistan to Israel.
Israel-Afghanistan, Local, 12/10/2001
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The Kuwaiti daily al-Rai al-Am issued on Saturday said that the economic court in Damascus had sentenced the Syrian former Deputy Premier Salim Yassin and the former transport minister Mufieed Abdul Karim as well as the Syrian businessman Munir Abu Khaddour for 22 and a half years imprisonment and charged them to pay a fine altogether of USD 268 million and of 400 million Syrian pounds as a compensation for the Syrian airline company.
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Tunisia ratified a free trade accord with Iraq, a Tunisian diplomat based in the Iraqi capital city said. The accord is meant to ease the flow of goods between Iraq and Tunisia through lowering customs and administrative barriers.
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The Lebanese al-Sheraa said in its recent issue under the title " top secret" that the Jordanian King Abdullah is currently embarking on putting the final touches for his special initiatives which states unanimous Arab recognition of " Israel" and this will be for the establishment of the Palestinian state and the withdrawal of the Israeli forces from the occupied Golan heights.
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The constitution's preservation council in Iran in a special session held on Sunday ratified the trade agreement signed between Iran and Syria.
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Some 150 Israeli occupation soldiers refused recently to join a new contingent formed by the Israeli forces to work in the occupied Palestinian territories, especially in Hebron. ( the Galilee ).
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Egypt's balance of payment of oil scored $ 1.2 billion surplus in 2001 against a surplus of $ 510 million in 2000, Egyptian oil minister Sameh Fahmi said Sunday. He told reporters the surplus was a result of non-traditional policies and measures, which make oil a major source for foreign currency.
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The Jordanian minister of State and official spokesman for the Jordanian government Saleh al-Qallab has denied sending Jordanian troops to separate between the Palestinian and the Israelis.
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The Israeli daily Yadhout Ahronot said on Sunday that the Israeli defense minister Benjamin Bin Aliazer met last Thursday with the economic advisor of the chairman of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Rasheed. The paper quoted Bin Aliazer as saying during the meeting that the key is now in the hands of Arafat. He claimed that Israel is ready to take positive steps towards the Palestinians if what he called" terrorism" is suspended. Bin Aliazer also said that Israel does not want to harm Arafat nor to alienate him from the Palestinian territories.The Israeli radio reported.
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