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Egypt government sentences 51 in closing al-Wad organization file
Families of the verdicts were not permitted to attend the session which lasted for five minutes during which the chairman of the court pronounced the sentence which was received by the defendants calmly without the usual chants of " Allah Akbar " ( God is Great) used to be stated in trials as such.
Egypt, Politics, 9/10/2002
Ten Islamists are tried in Amman
A Jordanian legal source said that ten Islamists, accused of planning attacks against Americans residents in Jordan and against Israelis via the Jordanian borders, denied accusations addressed to them upon the beginning of their trial on Monday before the state security court in Amman.
Jordan, Politics, 9/10/2002
Poll finds majority of Moroccans will turn out at legislative elections
An opinion poll conducted by "CSA TMO Maroc" found that 78% of those polled were ready to show up this September 27 to cast their vote at the legislative elections.
Morocco, Politics, 9/10/2002
Al-Ayam Bahrain: News of a nearby ministerial reshuffle
The Bahraini daily al-Ayam said Monday that the Nahraini government will shortly make a ministerial reshuffle. No date was fixed for that.
Bahrain, Politics, 9/10/2002
Confidence is keyword in upcoming elections, minister
Jettou added that all human and material means have been mobilized to ensure "transparent and credible elections in order to lead to undisputed institutions and a strong government."
Morocco, Politics, 9/10/2002
Saudi Arabia starts privatizing telecommunications sector
Saudi Arabia has announced it will give up before the end of this year 30% of its shares in the Saudi telecommunications company, in one of the largest privatization operation within 20 years.
Saudi Arabia, Economics, 9/10/2002
Al-Assad meets Bin Alawi; British parliamentary delegation
The president indicated that there is in general a dialogue in the world on the role played by the UN to finding a solution for the Iraqi case and that Syria will work, together with other UN members to strengthen this role and avoid Iraq any harm that might be inflected on it.
Syria-Oman, Politics, 9/10/2002
Egypt, Siemens agreements worth 2.2 billion in Telecom, pharmaceutical, chemicals
the signing ceremony of two contracts between Siemens and the MCIT and Telecom Egypt that will make a significant contribution to the telecommunications, pharamceutical and chemical industries.
Egypt-Germany, Business, 9/10/2002
Khartoum attacks diplomatically and militarily over Tourit battle
It seemed on Monday that the Sudanese government is about to start Tourist battle which was occupied by the southern Sudanese rebels on September 1st, while the Mashakos negotiations were underway.
Sudan, Politics, 9/10/2002
Khatami visits Saudi Arabia this week
The Iranian daily Iran Daily said on Monday that President Muhammad Khatami will this week pay a visit to Saudi Arabia to hold talks with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz.
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 9/10/2002
Bush opposes imposition of sanctions against Syria
In a surprising step, the Middle East branch committee of the international relations committee at the US Congress announced postponement of a hearing session which was due this coming Thursday to discuss the consideration of a law that would add economic and political pressure on Syria.
Syria-USA, Politics, 9/10/2002
Palestinians legislative council reelects Qrei
The Israeli forces on Monday prevented 14 members in the Palestinian legislative council from Gaza from reaching the city of Ramullah in order to take part in the council's sessions which reelected Ahmed Qrei as a chairman for the council and Ibrahim Abu al-Naja as a deputy speaker for the council.
Palestine, Politics, 9/10/2002
Two Palestinians shot by Israelis, houses demolished
Two Palestinians were shot on Monday by the Israeli soldiers at Soufa crossing to the east of Rafah in Gaza. One young Palestinian woman was seriously wounded near Mourag settlement to the south of Gaza, while more than 10 Palestinians were wounded when the Israeli forces were trying to storm into al-Nuseirat camp where violent confrontations took place between the Palestinian Intifada youths and the Israeli forces
Palestine-Israel, Military, 9/10/2002
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An Arab diplomatic source in Tehran said on Monday that the Iraqi foreign minister Naji Sabri will arrive in Tehran on September 29 in order to hold talks with the Iranian leaders. The source explained that Sabri "will arrive on September 29 and will stay for several days in Tehran where he will discuss bilateral relations and the danger of the likely American attack against Iraq." No Iranian official sources confirmed this news.
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Libya's Leader of the Revolution Colonel Muammar al Qathafi on Monday received a message from the Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir relating to bilateral relations between the two states and the recent developments of events between the two states and the decision of the Sudanese government to suspend negotiations with the rebels of John Garang.
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Syria's foreign minister Darouk al-Shara on Monday in Damascus received France's ambassador to Syria Henry Daragon on the occasion of ending his term of office, and commended the efforts made by the ambassador in boosting relations between Syria and France. Daragon expressed thanks for the Syrian officials over the support given to him during his work in Syria.
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The ministerial council of the Arab League decided Thursday to maintain Morocco's Khalid Naciri at the head of the League's commission for human rights.
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The Swiss humanitarian foundation Althea is preparing for an ophthalmologic mission to be carried out September 29-October 08 in the Moroccan southern cities of Guelmim and Assa. The mission will perform surgery on some 500 persons risking blindness, out of 1,700 who were examined during the first mission organized March 10-23.
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Former Malaysian king, Tuaku Jaafar arrived in Casablanca Saturday on a private visit to Morocco.
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Morocco's women football team is warming up for the Mali game September 22 in Bamako, part of the heats of the African Championships.
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The Saudi royal court announced the death of Prince Muhammad Bin Saud Bin Hazloul al-Saud on Sunday at 55 year old because of a heart attack.
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