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A forthcoming ministerial reshuffle in Damascus
The London- based al-Sharq al-Awsat daily issued on Monday quoted Syrian circles described as well-informed that a ministerial reshuffle will be made shortly on the government of the prime minister Muhammad Mustafa Miro and this will target several ministries including the ministries of justice and social affairs and this will be in the context of the continued evaluation process of the performance of the state's various departments.
Syria, Politics, 4/9/2002
European union calls Algeria to release Moroccan prisoners
The European Union calls Algeria to immediately release all prisoners of war and urges all parties concerned to back international efforts made in this connection
Morocco-European Union, Politics, 4/9/2002
King Mohammed to Powell, why not visit Jerusalem first
The US secretary of state Colin Powell on Monday said that "Israel has to pull out from the West Bank now," warning that its operations are creating grave and major problems, while the Moroccan King wished Powell " Good Luck" in his mission considering his mission to put an end to the escalation in the Middle East will be difficult.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 4/9/2002
Maher calls on civilized world to face up to Sharon's aggressive policy
The speech delivered Monday by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon before the Knesset is a conclusive evidence of his aggressiveness and his belligerent policies. The situation in the Palestinian territories has become very painful, Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher said in statements to reporters.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 4/9/2002
Al-Shara talks with Moussa, Hammoud and Kharazi on implementing Beirut's summit decisions
The Syrian foreign minister Farouk al-Shara on Monday received a telephone call from the secretary general of the Arab League Amr Moussa during which discussions dealt with latest developments and the deteriorated conditions in the occupied territories.
Syria-Regional, Politics, 4/9/2002
Powell stresses U.S. administration's recognition of Arafat
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell voiced the American administration's recognition of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat as the official represenative of the Palestinian Authority and the elected President by the Palestinian people.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 4/9/2002
Saudi crown prince holds talks with Powell in Casablanca
US secretary of State Colin Powell held talks Monday evening in Casablanca with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Prince Abdallah Ibn Abdelaziz.
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 4/9/2002
Jordanian King warns against continue Israeli invasion of the Palestinian territories
The Jordanian King Abdullah II on Sunday evening warned against the continued Israeli invasion of the Palestinian territories will be catastrophic and will extend to cover the region.
Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 4/9/2002
A message to Mubarak from king Abdullah
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak met yesterday with Jordanian Prime Minister Ali Abul Ragheb, within the framework of coordinating Arab efforts towards the ongoing Israeli attacks against the Palestinian people and leadership, and intensifying contacts with the international sides to force Israel to end its aggression.
Egypt-Jordan, Politics, 4/9/2002
Jordan, Egypt stress clinging to Arafat's leadership
Following the meeting held between the Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak with the Jordanin prime minister Ali Abu al-Ragheb, both Egypt and Jordan stressed the need that relations should be "with the person" of the chairman of the Palestinian authority yasser Arafat.
Jordan-Egypt, Politics, 4/9/2002
King Mohammed holds phone talks with president Arafat
Morocco's King Mohammed VI held Monday phone talks with Palestinian president, Yasser Arafat, to inquire about the latest developments the Palestinian people is going through.
Morocco-Palestine, Politics, 4/9/2002
Powell's mission, Syria and Lebanon
A high ranking Belgian diplomat at the Belgium embassy in Cairo told the Jordanian daily al-Arab al-Youm on Monday that the European Union is making contacts with Syria and Lebanon with the aim to ease down the moves of the Hizbullah party in south Lebanon, moves which are viewed by the European Union as contributing to the implementation of the Israeli plan to blow off a comprehensive war in the region.
Regional-USA, Politics, 4/9/2002
Sanaa looms to expel the American ambassador
The Yemeni government has loomed that it will expel the US ambassador in Sanaa Edmond Hall if he does not take into account diplomatic norms and traditions common among countries.
Yemen-USA, Politics, 4/9/2002
Mubarak to meet Powell today
The Egyptian ministry of information has announced that President Hosni Mubarak will meet today noon with the US secretary of state Collin Powell in Cairo. The press conference of the ministry did not explain the content of the talks.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 4/9/2002
Reporters Without Borders condemn Israel
The report added "The Israeli army is knowingly targeting journalists in a deliberate policy of intimidation. The Israeli authorities are treating many journalists as "enemies" and accusing them of being "Palestinian sympathisers." They are also doing everything they can to hide their military operations and accompanying abuses from the world's media."
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/9/2002
Belgium for deploying UN forces in Palestinian territories
The Belgian defense minister Andre Falaho has urged the Europeans on the need to interfere towards what is taking place in the occupied Palestinian territories in order to ease down the explosive condition.
Palestine-Belgium, Politics, 4/9/2002
Sharon's ignorance with EU envoys requires decisive reaction
Vice Prime Minister and foreign Affairs Minister Louis Michel said the EU would not tolerate Israeli Premier Ariel Sharon's ignorant treatment of the EU diplomatic delegation last week.
Israel-European Union, Politics, 4/9/2002
Austria calls for dispatching international observers to Palestinian territories
Austria calls for dispatching international observers to the region to protect the Palestinian people against Israeli acts of aggression.
Palestine-Austria, Politics, 4/9/2002
Israel prevents Cypriot Parliamentarians from meeting with Arafat
member of the parliament Marios Matsakis of the Dicko party said that what happened to them is considered an example of fascism and terrorism of the government of Sharon.
Israel-Cyprus, Politics, 4/9/2002
Europeans, Americans in Damascus observe a sit-in to protest Israeli crimes
Scores of Europeans and Americans who live in Syria on Monday observed a sit-in in front of the European Commission headquarters in Damascus, in denunciation of what many said are "war crimes committed by the Israeli occupation forces against the unarmed Palestinians."
Syria-Palestine, Politics, 4/9/2002
Germany starts weapons embargo on Israel
For the first time ever, Germany has imposed a weapons export embargo on Israel, the daily Financial Times Deutschland (FTD) reported Tuesday, IRNA said today in a report.
Israel-Germany, Politics, 4/9/2002
German leader wants 'drastic sanctions' against Israel
A German opposition leader Tuesday called for "drastic sanctions" against Israel for its brutal military actions in the Palestinian-controlled areas, accusing Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of conducting a "war-mongering policy,"
Israel-Germany, Politics, 4/9/2002
Security Council should shoulder responsibilities
Egypt called on the UN Security Council to adopt a firm stance over Israeli hostilities against the Palestinians.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 4/9/2002
Pan-Islamic body chief slams Israel's state terrorism
The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC, based in Jeddah) on Tuesday decried "the state terrorism" perpetrated by Israel against the Palestinian people, their leadership and institutions.
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 4/9/2002
Two Israeli soldiers killed, violent fighting in Jenin camp, Nablus
He said that more than 500 Israeli armed vehicles are built up in the city of Nablus and "the Israeli did not make such a build up even during the October war of ( 1973).. It is a new holocaust. However, if they kill half of the Palestinians the other half will continue to fight."
Palestine-Israel, Military, 4/9/2002
UNSC concerned over deteriorating situation in Palestinian lands
The UNSC expressed concern over the situation in the Palestinian self-rule areas and nonstop violation of human rights there.
Palestine-International, Politics, 4/9/2002
Moroccan environment network denounces Israel's destruction of Palestinian environment
The network deplores that during the first year of the 2nd Intifadah, 13 million of square meters of Palestinian farming land were destroyed and 385,808 tress uprooted.
Palestine-Morocco, Politics, 4/9/2002
Report: The future American war against Iraq
The International Herald Tribune has unveiled in its Monday's issue that the US defense department ( the Pentagon) has prepared detailed plans to transport the headquarters of its military leadership in the Gulf region from Saudi Arabia to Qatar in case al-Riyadh will refuse its territories to be used for launching a military attack against Iraq.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/9/2002
Israeli forces block UN relief convoy headed for Jenin refugee camp
Israeli forces Tuesday blocked the United Nations from delivering aid to the Jenin refugee camp, according to a spokesman for the world body.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/9/2002
Speakers in Security Council urge end to Israeli attacks in Palestinian cities
Water and power were cut off from vast areas, the infrastructure was destroyed, homes were stormed into, mass detentions took place, buildings, cars and properties were totally destroyed
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/9/2002
Stability makes Morocco an investments hub, Korean official
The political and economic stability Morocco enjoys makes of it a hub of investments in North Africa, said Tuesday Samuel Lee, Director-General of the Korean Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA).
Morocco-South Korea, Economics, 4/9/2002
Mauritanian President meets Maghreban Union chief
President Mouaouya Ould Sid Ahmed Taya of Mauritania received Monday afternoon the new secretary general of the Arab Maghreb Union (UMA), Lahbib Boulares.
Mauritania-Maghreb, Politics, 4/9/2002
Egypt's tourism minister calls for stronger tourism cooperation with morocco
Egyptian minister of tourism, Mahmoud Al-Baltaji, called Monday in Cairo, Moroccan tourism professionals, especially tour operators, to strengthen cooperation with Egyptian counterparts as part of a global strategy mirroring the two states' excellent relations.
Egypt-Morocco, Economics, 4/9/2002
Yemen signs an agreement with US to supply US warplanes with fuels
Yemen and the USA have signed an agreement provided for permitting the American warplanes to be provided by fuels at Aden port.
Yemen-USA, Politics, 4/9/2002
Egypt protests against Israeli attack on the press
Egyptian Minister of Information Safwat al-Sherif denounced the repeated attacks targeting Egyptian journalists by Israeli soldiers in the Palestinian territories . Sherif today asked Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher to officially protest against the Israeli soldiers' onslaught on the Egyptian Nile T.V. Channel office in the Palestinian lands.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 4/9/2002
Egyptian pharmacists call for boycotting US products
In a national rally, organised by the Pharmacists' Association on Sunday night, angry Egyptians demanded severing all contact with Israel and expelling Tel Aviv's ambassador from Cairo.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 4/9/2002
New Chief for Morocco's Largest Private Holding
Bassim Jai Hokimi will be heading Omnium Nord-Africain (ONA), Morocco's largest private holding, in replacement of Mourad Cherif.
Morocco, Business, 4/9/2002
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Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Tuesday received visiting U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell and his accompanying delegation, who arrived earlier in the day on a brief visit to Egypt. Attending the meeting were Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher, Minister of Defence Field Marshal Mohammed Hussein Tantawi and Presidential Political Advisor Osama al-Baz. The visit comes as part of a tour of the region within the U.S. efforts to stop the deteriorating situation in the occupied territories.
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Syrian Vice President Abdul Halim Khaddam on Monday evening received the chairman of the PLO political department Farouk al-Qaddoumi.
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Denmark has asked Israel to answer questions pertaining to news reports on that cars of the Red Cross (ICRC) were exposed to Israeli fire in the West Bank. The Danish foreign ministry which summoned the Israeli ambassador on Monday in Copenhagen asked him for an explanation about this matter.
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Morocco's King Mohammed VI will pay a work visit to the USA as of Sunday, April 21, the ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol and Chancellery announced in a release.
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A leading British charity has voiced alarm about the world ignoring the human rights abuses committed by Israel in its invasion of the Palestinian towns in the West Bank. "We are extremely concerned that the full extent of the humanitarian situation is being overlooked and that the international community is failing in its duty to promote the provisions of the Geneva Conventions," Oxfam said, IRNA reported today.
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The UN secretary general Kofi Annan on Monday called on Israel to immediately withdraw its forces from the Palestinian territories in the West Bank, according to UN security council resolution issued to this effect.
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Pope Shenouda III and Patriarch of St. Mark diocese lauded President Hosni Mubarak's decisive procedures and contacts to put an end to the massacres of the Palestinians by Israeli army. Israelis have stormed Palestinian self-rule areas, attacked religious sites, including the church of nativity, and hindering media men from reaching the afflicted areas, he added.
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The secretary general of the Hizbullah party Sheikh Hassan Nasrullah on Monday threatened to expand the area of conflict to the borders between Lebanon and Israel, if the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon will push the Palestinian to be evacuated.
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Several Ngos in the Southern city of Laayun called Sunday the United Nations Secretary General, Kofi Annan, to take immediate action to make Israel withdraw immediately from the Palestinian territories in compliance with Security Council's decisions.
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Morocco's King Mohammed VI, who was accompanied by prince Moulay Rachid, appointed this Tuesday afternoon Mourad Cherif general manager of the Office Cherifien des Phosphates, state-owned phosphates company.
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The Moroccan-German cultural joint commission meets April 9-11 in Rabat to probe new cultural cooperation projects, the German embassy said.
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The chairman of the Israeli Knesset Abraham Burg has expelled the two Arab members in the Israeli Knesset Hashem Mahameed and Talab al-Saney' from the special session held on Monday because of their repeated interruption of Ariel Sharon, the Israeli prime minister as he was delivering a political statement on the operations of the Israeli occupation army in the occupied Palestinian territories. The Israeli radio reported.
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