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Bahrain proposes sending a Gulf delegation to Iraq
Bahrain on Friday proposed sending a delegation from the Gulf states to Baghdad, Iraq, in order to discuss "means of getting out of the current bottleneck" despite the fact that Bahrain's crown prince and commander of defense forces Sheikh Hamad Bin Issa al-Khaleifa criticized the Iraqi President Saddam Hussein saying he "succeeded in dividing the Arab homeland."
Bahrain-Iraq, Politics, 10/5/2002
Sudanese negotiations on October 14
An agreement was reached between the Sudanese government and the rebels of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) to approve a truce and resume peace negotiations on October 14.
Sudan, Politics, 10/5/2002
Path to Sahara issue settlement is clearly defined, Morocco says
"Let bygones be bygones. We must look forward to the future with resolve and with no grudge for acrimony," he said.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 10/5/2002
Qatar seeks to contain tension between Asmara, and each of Khartoum, Sanaa
President of Eritrea Asyasi Afourki on Friday in Asmara received a verbal message from the ruler of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani on bilateral relations and current developments on the Arab and international arenas and other issues of mutual concern.
Qatar-Regional, Politics, 10/5/2002
Al-Bashir gets a message from Moi
The Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir has received a message from the Kenyan President Daniel Arap Moi relating to the efforts made by the Kenyan president to resume negotiations between the Sudanese government and the rebel movement in Southern Sudan under the leadership of John Garang.
Sudan-Kenya, Politics, 10/5/2002
Al-Rai al-Aam: Iran commends relations with Kuwait
The Iranian defense minister Admiral Ali Shamakhani has stressed his country's care to commit to the policy of eliminating tension and build its relations with the countries of the world on the ground of reciprocated interests.
Kuwait-Iran, Politics, 10/5/2002
Egypt, China sign memorandum of understanding on telecommunications
Egypt and China signed a memorandum of understanding on boosting cooperation in fields of information data and telecommunications.
Egypt-China, Economics, 10/5/2002
First session in 6 years, Kurdistan parliament ratifies peace agreement
Iraqi Kurdistan's parliament on Friday established reconciliation between the two Kurdish groups which were fighting to control Kurdistan, through ratifying a peace agreement signed in Washington in 1998, on the ground of the American threats to strike the regime of President Saddam Hussein.
Iraq, Politics, 10/5/2002
Turkey warns Kurdish parties in north Iraq
Turkish prime minister Polent Acawit has stressed that his country will interfere with all its weight, and take all necessary measures at any attempt to be made by the Kurdish groups to convert the current Kurdish parliament which includes a Kurdish majority into a state parliament.
Iraq-Turkey, Politics, 10/5/2002
Al-Jalabi calls on Moscow to talk to Iraqi opposition to ensure oil interests
One of the Iraqi opposition leaders, Ahmad al-Jalabi, has called on Russia to negotiate with the Iraqi National Congress, an opposition group, in order to preserve its oil interests in Iraq.
Iraq-Russia, Politics, 10/5/2002
Mecca Cola to finance Palestinian charity works
A new soft drink under the name Mecca Cola will be launched in France in November, with part of the profit to be used for financing the Palestinian charity (Purely Humanitarian), according to the owner of the project Tawfiq Mathlouthi.
Palestine, Politics, 10/5/2002
Confrontations in all territories, Israel kills one Palestinian, detains scores
Six Palestinian were wounded including one child in a critical health condition when the Israeli forces opened fire at Palestinians performing their prayers at al-Aqsa mosque. This was followed by strong clashes between the Israeli soldiers and the Palestinians during which the Israelis threw tear gas bombs and used live bullets against the men while performing their prayers.
Palestine-Israel, Military, 10/5/2002
Al-Qabas: Gulf states store oil for emergency
The Kuwaiti daily al-Qabas issued on Friday said that certain Gulf states including Kuwait have stored large oil reserves for emergency use outside the Gulf region.
Gulf, Politics, 10/5/2002
UN awards nearly $1 billion for losses arising from Iraq's invasion of Kuwait
A Geneva-based United Nations panel has approved awards totalling nearly $1 billion in damages arising from Iraq's 1990 invasion and subsequent occupation of Kuwait.
Iraq-Kuwait, Politics, 10/5/2002
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A United Nations human rights expert is set to visit Saudi Arabia later this month, the first time an authority from the Geneva-based UN Commission on Human Rights has been invited by the government for an official mission. Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, is schedule to visit Saudi Arabia from 20 to 27 October.
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Some Bahraini politicians spoke of some threats against certain candidates for the parliamentary elections which will be held on October 24. One candidate for these elections said that he is concerned because of some harassment he has faced. He explained that a threat was made to him in a message from outside Bahrain through his mobile telephone. Another candidate received threats that also expressed this concern, but he said he will not withdraw from the parliament, rather "will stand steadfast until the end."
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The Russian deputy foreign minister has stressed his country's rejection to adopt a new UN Security Council resolution relating to Iraq.
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The White House announced the launching of negotiations for the conclusion of a free trade accord (FTA) with Morocco. The announcement came in a memorandum, published by the White House on Thursday, whereby President George W. Bush authorizes US Trade Representative, Robert Zoelick to inform the congress of the Federal government's intention to start commercial negotiations with Morocco for the creation of a bilateral free trade area.
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An official aid on Friday said that Saudi Arabia's King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz arrived back on Friday evening to the kingdom after the end of his vacation in the Spanish resort of Marbaya. The official confirmed that "the King arrived safe."
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Significant progress was scored in all the issues to be studied by the Morocco-Saudi Arabia Joint Commission, to be convened in Saudi Arabia October 6-7, especially concerning economy and investment bilateral cooperation, Moroccan ambassador of Arab and Islamic affairs, Mohammed Azeroual said.
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Lebanese foreign minister Mahmoud Hammoud announced that a meeting for the Arab follow up committee will be held in Cairo next week at the level of the representatives at the Arab League, at the request of the Palestinian side in order to discuss the law issued by the US Congress which considers Jerusalem as a capital for Israel.
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United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan yesterday voiced hope that the Security Council would soon formulate guidance on Iraq.
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Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak is expected to inaugurate the 3.5 km. long Aswan suspension bridge with costs estimated at L.E. 150 million. The bridge links Aswan governorate with the new city of Aswan which houses almost 100,000 people.
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Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali has called on the international community to "crystallize a new conception for international solidarity that unites all efforts in order to limit the gap which has been widening between the north and the south."
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The UN Security Council on Thursday extended for an additional 6 months the mission of the UN observer forces deployed since 1991 in the disarmed area between Iraq and Kuwait.
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An opinion poll whose results issued on Friday by the Israeli daily Maareve revealed that the policy of the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon registered a slight decrease in popularity among the Israelis.
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