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Amman Summit: Rise in Women in Parliament, a Moroccan Experience that must be feneralized in Arab states
Participants to the Amman Summit of Arab Women said women's access to parliament, a model experience in Morocco, must be generalized in the Arab states.
Regional-Morocco, Culture, 11/5/2002
Iraq shows openness to a new resolution, thanks Saudi Arabia for reject US use of its bases
The Iraqi President Saddam Hussein yesterday announced that Baghdad " will consider " any resolution to be issued by the UN security council " that does not give a cover for the "bad American intentions" and " honors Iraq's sovereignty, security and independence."
Iraq-Saudi Arabia-Austria, Politics, 11/5/2002
After meeting Qathafi, Butaflika: if quitting is a solution, we will all do so
After meeting with Libya's Leader of the Revolution Colonel Muammar al Qathafi yesterday in Tripoli, the Algerian President Abdul Aziz Butaflika said he feels the "same regret Qathafi has towards the Arab League." He added "stemmed from Libya's decision to pull out from the Arab League, I have come to have consultations altogether. If quitting the AL is the solution, we will all quit." He stressed that his country will be an "ally for Libya in its stances and the measures it takes."
Libya-Algeria, Politics, 11/5/2002
Hariri confers with Powell; political American support for Paris II
The Lebanese prime minister Rafic Hariri has received an American support for the "Paris II" conference embodied in that the American side showing its readiness to take part in said conference but without giving any financial contribution.
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 11/5/2002
Al-Raya: Saudi media war against al-Jazeera
In its yesterday's issue the Qatari daily al- Raya accused Saudi Arabia of running a "hidden war" against the Qatari satellite al-Jazeera TV station.
Saudi Arabia-Qatar, Politics, 11/5/2002
Kuwait and al-Jazeera TV
The first deputy prime minister in Kuwait and the foreign minister Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad described the al-Jazeera office in Kuwait as a "shop" and it was closed for security reasons especially in this critical phase the region is passing.
Kuwait-Qatar, Politics, 11/5/2002
Al-Rai al-Aam: Kuwaiti soldier tries to break into al-Doha camp
The Kuwaiti security forces have foiled an attempt made by a Kuwaiti soldier who wanted to sneak into al-Doha camp where the American forces are stationed with the aim of attacking the American soldiers there.
Kuwait-USA, Politics, 11/5/2002
Washington apologizes over one US plane violation of the Syrian airspace
The US yesterday apologized over one of its plane's violation of the Syrian airspace while flying over the so-called "no fly zone" in northern Iraq.
Syria-USA, Politics, 11/5/2002
Sudanese President confers with Eritrea's opposition delegation
The Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir on Sunday evening received the delegation representing the opposition Eritrea's national alliance currently visiting Sudan chaired by Abdullah Idris.
Sudan-Eritrea, Politics, 11/5/2002
Al- Hurriyah: Intelligence cells for Eritrea arrested in Sudan
The advisor of the Sudanese President for political affairs Qutbi al-Mahdi has unveiled intensive acts of arrest in Sudan among Eritreans suspected to feed Eritrea with security reports especially in regard of the attacks on the Eastern front of Sudan.
Sudan-Eritrea, Politics, 11/5/2002
Kuwait's FM: US forces are in the bases; then how will they not use them?
Kuwait's first deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah said yesterday that the US can use the military bases in his country in launching an attack against Iraq if the UN approved so, denying that Kuwait has recently installed military foundations on its northern borders.
Kuwait-USA, Politics, 11/5/2002
Amnesty International: Israel committed war crimes in Jenin, Nablus
The Amnesty International has accused the Israeli army of committing war crimes during operations launched during the spring of this year in Nablus and Jenin to the north of the West bank.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/5/2002
Some 32 Israelis killed, wounded in a Palestinian operation in Kafer Saba, Israel shot 7 Palestinians
Two Israelis were killed and other 30 wounded many in critical health conditions in the operation carried out by one Palestinian yesterday evening at Arbeim trade center in Kafer Saba near Tell Aviv. The executor of the operation was killed, according to the recent statement issued by the Israeli police.
Palestine-Israel, Military, 11/5/2002
Iran denies to have had arrested any of Bin Laden's sons
The legal and parliamentary assistant for the Iranian minister of the interior Mahmoud Meir Louhy has denied what was published by the British Financial Times on that Iran had arrested Osama bin Laden's son.
Iran, Politics, 11/5/2002
Washington calls on its citizens in the Middle East to be cautious
The US yesterday renewed its call to its citizens in the Middle East who desire to head for the region to be cautious because of threats of terrorist acts.
Regional-USA, Politics, 11/5/2002
Tomorrow is the first day of the fasting month of Ramadan
Lebanon and most of the Arab states announced yesterday that Tomorrow is the first day of the fasting month of Ramadan, while Libya said it starts today ( Tuesday).
Regional, Religion, 11/5/2002
US rap star 'P. Diddy' celebrates 33rd birthday in Marrakech
Guests, flown to Marrakech from New York and Paris, included Naomi Campbell, Ivana Trump, Gerard Depardieu, Joey Star, Chris Tucker and Nicole Kidman.
Morocco, Local, 11/5/2002
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The Syrian deputy Premier and foreign minister Farouk al-Shara yesterday received a telephone call from the Russian foreign minister Igor Ivanov on the current debate at the UN security council concerning Iraq.
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The European Commission on Monday announced the postponement of a visit that Morocco's Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Minister, Mohamed Benaissa, was to pay to Brussels. The postponement was decided upon a request by the Moroccan side, said the spokesman of Romano Prodi, President of the European Commission.
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The London- based al-Sharq al-Awsat daily said yesterday that the leader of the Iraqi Kurdistani national party Jalal al-Talibani is trying to be close to Damascus's regime following the protest he had received from Turkey and Iran.
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Morocco's King Mohammed VI received Monday visiting French Defence Minister, Ms. Michelle Alliot Marie.
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The Moroccan association of Women Heads of Enterprises (AFEM) and its Mauritanian peer (UMAFEC) signed in Casablanca last week a convention of cooperation and partnership. The accord binds the two parties to exchange information on the developments of trade and the investments made by women who manage enterprises in the two north African countries.
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Six persons were killed on Sunday evening with one of them is expected to be Ali Qaid Sanyan al-Harithi, one member of al-Qaida organization who has been chased by the American Federal Investigation Bureau (FBI) after their car was blown off on Mareb- Shabwah road, 200 Km to the east of Sanaa.
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An explosive went off yesterday morning in front of a cafe in Ein al-Helweh camp near Sidon in South Lebanon.
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