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Syria: State security court stresses its authority in al-Turk's case
In its third trial session, events of trying the secretary general of the Syrian Communist Party- the political bureau -- Riad al-Turk were limited to a legal controversy concerning the authority of the court and the extent of its constitutionality.
Syria, Politics, 5/28/2002
Jordanian human rights publication issues first edition
The first issue of al-Hurrieyah paper, specialized in human rights was issued on Monday by al-Hurrieyah house for the press, printing and publication in Amman.
Jordan, Politics, 5/28/2002
Jordanian figures appeal for release of Toujan al-Faisal
The signatories of the message sent to the King said that the decision taken by the Jordanian state security court to imprison al-Faisal for one and a half years "was based on a provisional law which violates the constitution in spirit and content."
Jordan, Politics, 5/28/2002
Anwar al-Sadat photo results in firing paper's chief editor
Egyptian parliamentary sources said that the chief editor of al-Meedan independent daily was fired because he published a photo for the corpse of the former Egyptian President Anwar al-Sadat at the morgue after his assassination in October 1981.
Egypt, Politics, 5/28/2002
Modernization provides more job opportunities, investments and competition
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak underlined the need for abiding by timetables for implementing industry modernization plan and exportation of products developed in the new urban communities.
Egypt, Economics, 5/28/2002
Egypt goes on implementing economic reform program
The two-day conference will discuss the strategic choices and challenges facing the Egyptian economy, trade laws, financial policies, trade reform, and human resource development.
Egypt, Economics, 5/28/2002
King Mohammed flies for Jordan
Morocco's King Mohammed VI left Rabat Monday for Jordan, where he will start an official visit at the invitation of King Abdallah II.
Morocco-Jordan, Politics, 5/28/2002
Arab oil investments need $ 300 billion; regional policy urged
Arab oil sources have stressed that the oil and gas industry in the Arab states needs are estimated for investments are estimated at more than $ 300 billion over the next 20 years.
Regional, Economics, 5/28/2002
King Mohammed's visit to Jordan to consolidate ties, Jordanian fm
The official visit King Mohammed VI will start this Monday to Jordan will help consolidate ties between Rabat and Amman, Jordanian foreign minister, Marwane Al-Moasher said.
Jordan-Morocco, Politics, 5/28/2002
Al-Assad stresses to US delegation importance of pressuring Israel
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Monday in Damascus received the US Congressional delegation led by Darill Issa, member of international relations committee.
Syria-USA, Politics, 5/28/2002
A message for King Fahd from Putin
The Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed "closer cooperation" with Saudi Arabia with the aim of guaranteeing the stability of conditions in the Middle East. This was expressed in a message Putin sent to the Saudi King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz.
Saudi Arabia-Russia, Politics, 5/28/2002
Bahrain: Two Americans wounded in a demonstration against Washington
A row over renting a bridal dress for one of the American soldiers in Bahrain has been converted into a demonstration in which scores of angered Bahrainis called for dismantling the American military bases in their country.
Bahrain-USA, Politics, 5/28/2002
Khatami gets a message from UAE President
The Iranian President Muhammad Khatami on Monday in Tehran received a message from President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahyan dealing with bilateral relations and conditions in the Middle East region.
United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 5/28/2002
Egyptian- French summit next week
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak will start a work visit to the USA on June 5th.
Egypt-France, Politics, 5/28/2002
More American pressure to close offices of Palestinian organization, Islamic movements in Damascus
The Saudi daily al-Watan said that President Bashar al-Assad has received more American pressures in order to close the offices of the Palestinian Organizations and all Islamic movements in Damascus.
Syria-USA, Politics, 5/28/2002
Moroccan, Mauritanian, Egyptian associations sign accords on child protection
The Moroccan League for Child Protection (LMPE) signed in Laayoune Friday two cooperation agreements with an Egyptian and a Mauritanian associations, on the occasion of the National children day.
Morocco-Regional, Culture, 5/28/2002
Moroccan health minister in Iraq
Moroccan health minister, Thami El Khyari, arrived in Baghdad on Sunday for a three-day work visit.
Iraq-Morocco, Economics, 5/28/2002
Mubarak's visit to Washington is of special importance
Egypt's former ambassador to Israel and Shura Council member Mohamed Bassiouni underlined Sunday the importance of President Hosni Mubarak's visit to Washington at this time when the United States is evaluating the Middle East scene to come up with certain steps to solve the Palestinian issue.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 5/28/2002
Ethiopia lauds Mubarak's efforts to solve disputes in Africa and Palestine
He also said that Ethiopia can never support any separatist movements in Somalia, pointing out that Ethiopia is keen to exchange information and opinions with Egypt all African issues, specially the issues of Sudan and Somalia.
Egypt-Ethiopia, Politics, 5/28/2002
Israel strengthens its apartheid system
The British daily the Financial Times has stressed the Israeli forces have deliberately installed buffer zones in the Palestinian areas with the aim to damage the Palestinian economy and restrict the movement of the Palestinians.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/28/2002
New Palestinian martyrdom operation; Israeli forces continue break-in operations in the occupied territories
Al-Aqsa Martyrs group claimed responsibility for the operation and said in a statement that it comes in retaliation to the practices of the Israeli forces in the occupied territories, and the acts of killing and detention against the activists of the Palestinian Intifada especially the assassination of Mahmoud al-Titi, Eyad Abu Hamdan, Imad al-Khatib on Wednesday in Balat camp.
Palestine-Israel, Military, 5/28/2002
Iraq downs a US spying plane
Iraq announced it was able to control a pilot-less plane while flying in its airspace and that it forced it to land into its territories.
Iraq-USA, Military, 5/28/2002
Some 400,000 Israeli mines implanted in south Lebanon
The speaker of the Lebanese parliament Nabih Berri discussed with the personal representative of the UN secretary general Steven De Mistora on Monday the Israeli violations of the Lebanese sovereignty.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 5/28/2002
Palestinian film, coproduced by Moroccan TV, prized at Cannes
"Divine Intervention" comes across mostly as a series of vignettes, illustrating the absurdities of life under Israeli occupation. Many of these vignettes are disturbing, witty and poignant; a few are just disturbing.
Palestine-Morocco, Culture, 5/28/2002
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The speaker of the Sudanese national council ( parliament) Ahmad al-Tayeb al-Taher will arrive in Egypt today on top of a delegation in a visit to Egypt which will last for 6 days at the invitation of the speaker of the Egyptian parliament Ahmad Fatehi Srour.
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The secretary general of the Arab League (AL) Amr Moussa on Sunday started a work visit to Spain during which he will be meeting with the Spanish foreign minister Josip Picqui and high ranking Spanish officials. Spain has presidency of the rotating presidency of the European Union.
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Morocco's King Mohammed VI will pay a friendship visit to Qatar part of a tour that the king will undertake to several Arab states. The visit will be the first of its kind the king pays to Qatar.
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Iraq and Lebanon on Sunday signed a media cooperation agreement in Baghdad aimed at developing cooperation between counterpart press establishments and the exchange of expertise and officials visits in order to become acquainted with methods adopted in various media establishments in the two states.
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The Sudanese government has approved a decision proposed by the US calling for lifting the air embargo imposed on the area where relief aid is distributed by land in the southern part of the country. The Sudanese government also stressed its readiness to reconsider its decision on banning flying over the oil production provinces "al-Wahda and the north of Baher al-Gazelle " in southern Sudan.
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Djibouti's President Ismael Omar Gheli said that his country will not take part in any conference for reconciliation in Somalia that goes beyond the existing reality, following Arta conference.
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Members of the Israeli Knesset will this week visit Morocco to take part in the works of the International Socialism conference which will discuss Middle East issues and the position in the occupied Palestinian territories.
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Following the demise of ex-French foreign minister Michel Jobert, Morocco's King Mohammed VI sent a message of condolences to the family of the deceased politician. The king lauded the qualities of Jobert, a brave and determined statesman who fought for freedom and justice. Born in the Moroccan city of Meknes, Jobert was a lawyer and author who served as France's foreign minister under the late President Georges Pompidou in the mid-1970s. He died early Sunday at the age of 80.
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A Dutch business delegation will visit on Thursday the northern city of Tangiers, the chamber of commerce, industry and services (CCIS) of Tangiers said.
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Morocco's Hicham El-Guerrouj on Sunday won the mile in 3:50.89 at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, USA.
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Morocco's Younes Al-Aynaoui on Monday cruised to the second round the Roland Garros Grand Slam tournament of Paris.
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