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At last the Saudi woman gets an ID
The Saudi minister of the Interior Prince Nayef Bin Abdul Aziz said that issuing an Identity Card for the Saudi woman is a matter:" imposed by many contemporary developments," noting that this does not mean a " violation to the Islamic jurisprudence."
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 12/12/2001
USD 14 billion the volume of Iraqi trade exchange with Arab states
The Iraqi trade minister Muhammad Mahdi Saleh on Monday announced that Iraqi trade exchange with the Arab states in the framework of the oil for food program occupies 50% of the total Iraq's foreign trade.
Iraq-Regional, Economics, 12/12/2001
Israel and al-Ghajar village
Well-informed sources said on Tuesday that Israel's giving up of al-Ghajar border village which is divided by the line drawn by the UN to the southern Lebanese border means that more that 2000 persons of the citizens of the village will enter Lebanon.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 12/12/2001
American proposals for peace in Sudan acceptable, Sudanese official says
Ghazi Salah Eddine al-Atabani, the advisor for the Sudanese President for peace affairs has described the chances for maintaining agreement between the Sudanese government and the American delegation currently existing in Sudan concerning proposals of the US peace envoy in Sudan John Danfourth as "reasonable."
Sudan-USA, Politics, 12/12/2001
Tunisian president stresses protection of human rights, freedoms
Tunisian President Zein al-Abidin Bin Ali has stressed that the outcome of the rapid telecommunication changes and rapid technology "at the level of thinking and behavior in individuals and groups, and the breakthrough attained in sciences and various cultures, all require further closeness and co-operation of the international community so as to honor man's sovereignty and preserving his rights."
Tunisia, Politics, 12/12/2001
Mubarak: Islam denounces all sorts of violence, terror
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak yesterday stressed that Islam condemns terrorism and deplores all forms of violence. He added that Islam calls for security, peaceful coexistence and cooperation among all nations.
Egypt, Politics, 12/12/2001
Sudanese opposition answers to inquiries over Libyan- Egyptian initiative on Sudan
Retired army officer Abdul Rahman Saeed who is also the chairman of the initiative committee at the opposition Sudanese coalition has stressed that the coalition delivered Libya's ambassador in Cairo and the representative of the Egyptian Presidency on Monday its answer to inquiries set by the two countries of the joint initiative on peace in Sudan
Sudan, Politics, 12/12/2001
$3.68bn of contractual agreements for Egyptian companies in Iraq
Exporters have been urged to take advantage of the privileges provided by the free trade agreement signed between Egypt and Iraq and was put into effect in August this year.
Egypt-Iraq, Economics, 12/12/2001
Vedrine: ME backtracked for ten years because of Israeli aggression
The French Foreign minister Hubert Vedrine has stressed that the Middle East has at least returned back ten years because of the continued Israeli occupation and because the Israeli and Palestinian sides did not reach any agreement.
Palestine-France, Politics, 12/12/2001
Tehran waits the visit of the Jordanian King
Iranian diplomatic sources said that Tehran is waiting for the Jordanian King Abdullah II to set a date to visit Iran, noting that that so far two dates were canceled for " force major " because of which the Jordanian monarch could not visit Tehran.
Jordan-Iran, Politics, 12/12/2001
US administration firmly backs baker's efforts in Sahara, Burns
The US administration firmly backs efforts made by James Baker, personal envoy of the UN secretary general, to reach a solution to the Sahara issue, said US assistant secretary of state for the Middle East, William Joseph Burns.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 12/12/2001
US mediation among fighting Kurds groups
The US State Department on Tuesday announced that an American team headed by one of senior diplomats is currently mediating between the Kurdish warring groups in northern Iraq.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 12/12/2001
Two Palestinians murdered in Toulkarem, Israeli break into al-Khuder, Housan villages
The Israeli forces on Tuesday continued their operations against the Palestinians. Several Palestinians were killed or wounded and the Israeli tanks broke Palestinian areas and destroyed more houses and headquarters for the Palestinian authority.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/12/2001
Morocco renews need for transparent and balanced ties with Spain
Moroccan secretary of state for foreign affairs and cooperation, Taieb Fassi Fihri, renewed on Tuesday that the Moroccan government is keen on having transparent relations with Spain in order to build sound and balanced ties likely to help face shared regional challenges.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 12/12/2001
Egypt will maintain peace efforts despite Israeli intransigence
Egyptian Minister Ahmed Maher underlined that Egypt will maintain its efforts for reviving the Middle East peace process despite the Israeli intransigence.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 12/12/2001
Maher denies failure of his mission to Israel
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher denied having said that his mission to Israel last week had failed.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 12/12/2001
EU invites parties in Sahara issue to participate constructively in ongoing talks
The European Union encourages parties to the Sahara issue to participate in a constructive manner in the ongoing talks, held under the aegis of the UN secretary general personal envoy, said here Tuesday Belgian delegate, Sigurd Schelstraete, on behalf of the European Union.
Morocco-European Union, Politics, 12/12/2001
US resolved to materialize new approach on creation of palestinian state, burns
US assistant secretary of state for the Middle East, William Joseph Burns, renewed the United States' resolve to do all that is possible to translate into practice the new US approach related to the creation of a Palestinian state at the side of the state of Israel, as expounded by President George W. Bush and secretary of state Colin Powell.
Palestine-USA, Politics, 12/12/2001
Oman hosts GCC summit conference
Oman will host works of the 22nd session of the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council GCC member states due to be held on December 30 and 31st.
Gulf-Oman, Politics, 12/12/2001
Libya, Saint Marino to establish diplomatic relations at ambassadorial level
Libya and the republic of Saint Marino have stressed their desire to establish bilateral diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level as soon as possible.
Libya, Politics, 12/12/2001
Jordanians held in the US because of September 11 incidents
The Jordanian ambassador in Washington Marwan al-Mashar said that the US security authorities have so far arrested 23 Jordanian citizens to investigate them over the incidents of September 11 in the US.
Jordan-USA, Local, 12/12/2001
Islam allows Jihad with conditions, bans terrorism
Those who confuse jihad (holy struggle), which is recommended by God, and terrorism are either ignorant or feigning ignorance, said Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar Mohammad Sayed Tantawi.
Regional, Religion, 12/12/2001
Abu Zeid probes World Bank report on new Delta
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Mahmoud Abu Zeid will probe a report prepared by experts of World Bank and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on West Delta project.
Egypt, Economics, 12/12/2001
International trachoma initiative says disease eliminated in Morocco
Trachoma-related blindness has been nearly eliminated in Morocco, says an international fund "the International Trachoma Initiative" that also announced plans to expand its program.
Morocco, Health, 12/12/2001
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Morocco's King Mohammed VI, who was accompanied by his brother Prince Moulay Rachid, received this Wednesday at the Royal Palace in Fez, US assistant secretary of state for the Middle East, William Burns.
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Somali military sources announced on Monday that a team of American military officers arrived on Sunday evening in Makadishu to hold talks with leaders of the fighting groups there with the aim to define possible terrorist targets.
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SYrian President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday issued the legislative decree no 57 for 2001 which stated to offer for one time at 50% of the wages and monthly payment to all civilian and military employees in the country's ministries, public companies and establishments, municipalities, local units as well as joint sector's sides. The decree exempts the offered donation from income taxation usually imposed on wages and salaries.
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The Israeli warplanes on Tuesday renewed its violation to the Lebanese sovereignty and broke the sound barrier over the capital Beirut.
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Morocco's King Mohammed VI will Chair this Wednesday evening a religious ceremony on the occasion of Leilat Al-Qadr at the Moulay Driss Al-Azhar Mausoleum in Fez, a statement by the ministry of the royal household, protocol and chancellery said.
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The Chinese foreign minister Tang Jia Keswan will start a Middle East tour that will cover Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt on December 21 through 28. The spokeswoman for the Chinese foreign ministry said in a press conference that Tang will hold talks in this tour on several international issues.
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The EU envoy for the Middle East Javier Solana on Tuesday in Jerusalem met with the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon. The Israeli Hebrew language radio said that Solana and Sharon discussed current issues in the ME. Solana, later in the day, also met with the chairman of the Palestinian Authority Yasser Arafat and with the American envoy Gen. Anthony Zinni.
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The first Moroccan satellite has just been successfully launched with the assistance of the Russian rocket Zenit-2 on a low circular orbit at a 1000 Km altitude.The satellite was launched from the Ba?konour base on Monday December 10. A first contact with the satellite proved that all its systems were in order.
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