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Iraq to promote democratic development; welcomes German inspection experts
Iraq's Cabinet discussed the fifth round of National Assembly polls and approved proposals to enforce democratic development in the coming elections
Iraq, Politics, 9/21/2002
Egypt's ruling party plan to invigorate itself by call for greater democracy
"We call upon all to engage in political life. All are invited to present their views within a free and democratic framework," Sherif said.
Egypt, Politics, 9/21/2002
Towards an Arab industrial strategy
Regional, Economics, 9/21/2002
Saddam Hussein's letter to the UN and international community
In a speech that was preceded and accompanied by media rattling and extensive preparation in expectation of what the new 'offspring' was going to be like, amidst the anticipation of those awaiting it, the American President stood to speak to the General Assembly. But instead of giving voice to common issues of particular concern to humanity at large, ... the American president narrow-mindedly presented the security problems of his own country, and the loss it has suffered from, since the events of September 11.
Iraq, Politics, 9/21/2002
UN inspectors to return to Iraq by mid October
As the UN chief inspector Hans Blix announced before the UN Security Council 15 members that he will send the first group of experts to Iraq in mid October, the US Secretary of State Colin Powell stressed that the US will not permit any Iraqi proposal or a draft law simply because Iraq promised to permit the unconditional return of UN inspectors to Iraq.
Iraq, Politics, 9/21/2002
Morocco, as president of G-77 Countries, expresses resolve to group interests
The Moroccan official noted that the G-77 countries will continue to stress the urgent need for the whole international community to establish just and equitable multilateral commercial rules through the enhancement of the principles and modalities of a special and differentiated treatment on the one hand and a privileged access to the markets for the goods and services of export interest to developing countries on the other.
Regional-Morocco, Politics, 9/21/2002
Bush's new national security strategy: U.S. will act preemptively and alone
US President George Bush sent to Congress yesterday in Washington his new national security strategy. He said the U.S. will use preemptive strategy against hostile enemies and will act alone when it suits its interests.
Regional-USA, Politics, 9/21/2002
Sudan is ready to resume peace negotiations with the rebels
The Sudanese foreign minister Mustafa Othman Ismael stressed on Thursday that the Sudanese government is ready to resume peace talks which were suspended this month after the Southern Sudanese rebels gained control of Tourit town, but under the condition that the rebels will first cease fire.
Sudan-USA, Politics, 9/21/2002
Sudan state of alert to prevent collapse of Jouba
The Sudanese government started to make calculations for the possible collapse of Jouba, which might happen if the rebels gain control of the city of Tourin. It is the collapse of Jouba.
Sudan, Politics, 9/21/2002
Lahoud: Lebanon refuses ro bargain rights to our waters
The Lebanese President Emil Lahoud stressed that the continued Israeli threats against Syria and Lebanon, and the Israeli continued attacks against the Palestinian people, all fall in the course of a strategy set by the Israeli government to keep the explosive situation in the region, and to foil any regional and international initiative aiming at finding out a just and comprehensive solution for the Arab- Israeli conflict.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 9/21/2002
Al-Mustaqbil: A quartet Arab summit expected in Sharm Esh Sheikh
The Lebanese daily al-Mustaqbil said Friday that intensive Arab contacts will be held within the coming days between the leaders of Syria, Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia in order to discuss the Iraqi situation.
Regional, Politics, 9/21/2002
Iranian air maneuvers near the Iraqi borders
The Iranian daily al-Quds said Thursday that a unit of the Iranian air force is preparing to carry out air maneuvers in a border area with Iraq to the Western part of the country.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 9/21/2002
Arafat appeals to Arab leaders; Mubarak says Israeli escalation encourages desperation
Palestinian authority chairman Yasser Arafat made telephone calls from his besieged headquarters in Ramullah with several Arab leaders during which he urged them to move to halt Israel's aggression and crimes.
Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 9/21/2002
Francs in Yemen discusses means of chasing al-Qaida suspects
American sources have unveiled that the American ambassador to Yemen Edmond Halle and the commander of the American central leadership Tommy Francs are discussing with Yemeni officials means of chasing persons who are involved in "terrorist acts."
Yemen-USA, Politics, 9/21/2002
King Mohammedmed receives marrakesh film festival jury, hosts dinner in honor of participants
The king also received US filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, who was accompanied by his spouse, the festival president, Daniel Toscan du Plantier, the vice-president of the festival foundation, Andre Azoulay, the members of the foundation managing board and several other participants in the second Marrakesh International Film festival.
Morocco, Local, 9/21/2002
Scorsese: I regret not being able to come to Morocco, my favorite destination
Speaking on the theme of the encounter, "Taxi Driver" director stressed the "imminent role" of cinema people, whose "power," he said, consists of being "able to deal with crucial social-economic and political" issues with great "influence on the public opinion."
Morocco, Local, 9/21/2002
Israel kills four Palestinians, destroys government premises, economic firms
The Palestinian army officer Muhammad Ismael Hamouda was shot to death on Friday as the Israeli army soldiers opened fire at him inside the headquarters of the Palestinian Authority.
Palestine-Israel, Military, 9/21/2002
Detroit city chosen to host U.S.-Arab economic forum
The Arab League chief recalled the old US-Arab relationships which date back to the birth of the USA, noting that "it was an Arab country, Morocco, that was the first to recognize the American nation."
Regional-USA, Economics, 9/21/2002
Washington asks Amman to freeze assets of 25 companies, persons
The specialized Jordanian authorities submitted the names of 25 persons and companies to the banknote commission and the international and banking establishments, as the US had asked to freeze their transferred and non- transferred assets over suspession of these establishments and persons in financing terrorism.
Jordan-USA, Local, 9/21/2002
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The Lebanese daily al-Nahar said Friday quoting western diplomatic sources that the Syrian government is to install hospitals on the Iraqi borders in preparations for any American military attack against Iraq.
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International Monetary Fund Managing Director Horst Kohler said thursday that international financial standards bodies, with cooperation from the IMF and World Bank, also should improve and harmonize global accounting standards and enhance corporate disclosure rules.
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Morocco and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia set up Wednesday diplomatic relations, the Moroccan mission to the United Nations here said.
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As negotiations between Morocco and the USA for the creation of a free-trade zone are set to start next fall, the newly-set up congressional oversight group held on Thursday its first meeting to look into negotiations of free trade agreements with Morocco and some central American countries.
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