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Egyt: Jenin was a war crime; Peres heads to Cairo
Egypt's President Mubarak will receive Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres on Tuesday for discussing efforts that must be exerted by the government of Israel for achieving peace and security in the region and halting Israeli aggressive policies in the West Bank.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 8/5/2002
Prime Minister Youssoufi reviews his government's performance
Youssoufi, who is also leader of the Socialist Union of Popular Forces, was appointed Prime Minister in 1998 by the Late King Hassan II. He formed a center-left coalition government that marked a genuine change in Morocco after decades of right-wing rule. The experiment is commonly referred to in Morocco as the alternation government.
Morocco, Politics, 8/5/2002
Egypt accuses 26 Islamists, 3 Britons of wanting to topple government
The Egyptian attorney general, advisor Maher Abdul Wahid, decided to bring 26 persons from the Hizb al-Tahrir al-Islami (Islamic liberation party), including three Britons to the supreme state security court on several charges, mainly "joining an opposition secret organization" and trying to topple the government with the aim to establish the "Islamic Khilafa."
Egypt, Politics, 8/5/2002
Khartoum: Sudan's unity not neighbors decision; government reshuffle
Khartoum on Saturday stressed it understands regional fears concerning the peace agreement with the rebels, that will create a split in the country, but considered that a decision as such is for the Sudanese themselves and no body else.
Sudan, Politics, 8/5/2002
Sudan's Umma party to start negotiation with the people's movement
The Sudanese Umma opposition party chaired by al-Sadeq al-Mahdi announced it has reached an agreement with the Sudan People's Liberation Movement
Sudan, Politics, 8/5/2002
Saudi Arabia, Iran call for halting 'Israel's crimes'
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Iran have expressed their deep concern over the escalation of the Israeli acts and killing of Palestinians.
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 8/5/2002
Omani- Iranian rejection for striking Iraq
For his part, Kharazi underlined the importance of developing relations between the two countries and their positive reflections on Iranian- Gulf relations in general
Oman-Iran, Politics, 8/5/2002
On the occasion of UAE's 36th national day anniversary
The United Arab Emirates UAE today Monday celebrates the investiture day. The day which marks the assumption of power by United Arab Emirates (UAE) President, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, in Abu Dhabi Emirates in 1966.
United Arab Emirates, Local, 8/5/2002
Syria: new gas well in west of Palmyra
The minister of oil and mineral resources in Syria Ibrahim Haddad has announced the discovery of a new gas well to the west of Palmyra. This is the second gas well to be discovered within three months by the Croatian EINA company
Syria, Economics, 8/5/2002
Bush expects free trade accord with Morocco to be signed shortly
President George W. Bush is expecting to see the free trade accord with Morocco signed the soonest, said Friday the US trade representative, Robert B. Zoellick.
Morocco-USA, Economics, 8/5/2002
Bassam Abu Sharif founds 'Palestine's democratic party'
Former media advisor for the chairman of the Palestinian Authority Yasser Arafat, Bassam Abu Sharif, announced in Amman, Jordan, the foundation of "Hizb Philastine al-Democrati " ( Palestine Democratic Party). It aims at establishing a Palestinian state on the occupied territories of 1967 including East Jerusalem, which will be the capital.
Palestine-Jordan, Politics, 8/5/2002
Some 12 Israeli soldiers killed in Palestinian operations
The Palestinian resistance men on Sunday carried out a series of operations against Israeli military targets that resulted in killing and wounding tens of them, mostly soldiers.
Palestine-Israel, Military, 8/5/2002
PM: No collective settlement to bank clients' problems
In an attempt to overcome the economic instability caused by the accumulation of debts of investors to banks and which led to the escape of dozens of investors out of the country, Prime Minister Atef Ebeid called upon fugitive businessmen to return to settle their problems. He promised they would not face any police or judicial procedures.
Egypt, Economics, 8/5/2002
Three Yemenis sentences over blowing off Anglican church
A Yemeni court on Saturday in Aden issues imprisonment sentences ranging between two to six years against three Yemenis who were convicted of carrying out three explosion operations one of them targeted the Anglican church in Aden ( southern Yemen) in 2001.
Yemen, Politics, 8/5/2002
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The Arab League chief delegate to the UN Yehia Mehmesani termed as "unfair" and "unacceptable" the UN Secretary General's report on the Jenin attack by Israel. He told Cairo radio that Annan " fell short of referring to crimes Israel had committed there and which were documented by UN and EU officials."
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The Saudi daily al-Watan said on Sunday that the Saudi government put during the last ten months some 190 foreign companies on the black list because they sneaked Israeli goods to Saudi Arabia.
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Jordanian King Abdullah II will visit Johannesburg, South Africa, on August 26 to meet wit the President of south Africa Thabu Ambiki and high ranking officials there, in order to discuss prospects of bilateral cooperation and regional and international issues of mutual respect.
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Egypt's Presidential Political Advisor Osama AL Baz said the peace agreement in Sudan signed last week in Kenya doesn't affect Egypt quota of Nile Water.
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Kuwait's deputy prime minister and defense minister, Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, will visit Egypt today on top of a high ranking delegation.
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Ten persons were at least killed and other 28 wounded in the state of "Pontland," the unilaterally declared state to the northern east of Somalia, during fighting between the forces of two tribal chiefs over Presidency, according to one warring group in a statement issued on Saturday in Makadishu.
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The Lebanese national resistance anti- aircraft mean on Sunday intercepted the Israeli warplanes which violated the Lebanese airspace.
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The German foreign ministry on Saturday announced the release of the last of the two hostages who were detained in southern Sudan. They are one German and one Kenyan who are working for World Vision humanitarian organization, and kidnapped on July 29.
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The Yemeni News agency Saba said on Saturday that the Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh returned back to Sanaa following a medical treatment visit to Germany lasted for ten days.
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