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Arab League asks Washington to clarify its position on Jerusalem, Palestinian resistance to occupation
The Arab League (AL) has expressed its concern over the US voting on Tuesday against the UN Security Council resolution which regards the Israeli Government's decision to considering the city of Jerusalem as a capital for Israel as void, and called on Washington to clarify its position concerning the holy city.
Regional-USA, Politics, 12/7/2002
Veteran reporter describes economic decay in Middle East, hope for future lies in trade and middle class
The former Middle East correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, Phillip Kurata, says Islamic extremist groups such as al-Qaeda are the result of economic and institutional decay that has been taking place in the region for the past 80 years.
Regional, Economics, 12/7/2002
Morocco promises open media policy
The Moroccan government has promised to communication and media professionals an open policy, marked by efficiency and heedful to citizens' expectations and concerns.
Morocco, Politics, 12/7/2002
Jordanian opposition calls for government's resignation
The Jordanian national forum of political opposition figures and parties called for the evacuation of the government and called on the Jordanian King Abdullah II to appoint a "good government" for national reconciliation instead of the government of Ali Abul Ragheb.
Jordan, Politics, 12/7/2002
British officials welcome al-Assad's visit to Britain
British officials have commended the key strategic role played by Syria in the Middle East and stressed the care of the British prime minister Tony Blair to continue dialogue with President Bashar al-Assad.
Syria-UK, Politics, 12/7/2002
On appointing Turkey al-Faisal as a Saudi ambassador to Britain
Adel al-Jubeir, the political advisor for the Saudi crown prince, stated that Saudi Arabia intends to nominate the former chairman of the Saudi intelligence to be its ambassador to Britain.
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 12/7/2002
Iraqi opposition member confirms Baghdad had liquidated al-Mayahi
An Iraq opposition member on Friday accused the Iraqi intelligence of killing another Iraqi opposition member who was found strangled in the Lebanese city of Tyre, south Lebanon.
Lebanon-Iraq, Politics, 12/7/2002
UN warns against famine in Mauritania
The UN World Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Program (WFP) has announced in a report issued on Wednesday in Rome that some 411,000 persons in all parts of Mauritania are in need of urgent food aids.
Mauritania, Economics, 12/7/2002
Mozambique wants stronger ties with Morocco
President Chissano lauded the friendship and brotherhood ties binding Rabat and Maputo, and which date back to the era when Mozambique was struggling for independence.
Morocco-Mozambique, Politics, 12/7/2002
King Mohammed calls Muslims to uphold, moderation
"It is its (the Muslim Ummah's) duty to uphold the ideals of tolerance and moderation and to ensure that they are reflected in its behavior at all levels," said the king in a message of congratulations to the leaders of the Muslim world, on the occasion of the advent of Eid Al-Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.
Regional-Morocco, Religion, 12/7/2002
Yemen losses in the millions due to French oil container attack
The Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has stated that his country has been loosing 20 million dollars per month because of the recent attack against the French oil container. An attack which was said to be carried out by al-Qaida organization. The Yemeni President renewed his call on the Yemeni youths members of this organization to leave the organization
Yemen, Local, 12/7/2002
Bush visits Washington Islamic center to celebrate Eid al-Fitr
"Islam affirms God's justice and insists upon man's moral responsibility," said Bush. "This holiday is also an occasion to remember that Islam gave birth to a rich civilization of learning that has benefited mankind."
Regional-USA, Religion, 12/7/2002
Rice says values of islam, democracy, human rights mutually reinforcing
U.S. National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice said Islam is a great faith that inspires people to lead lives based on honesty, justice and compassion and reinforces the values of democracy and human rights.
Regional-USA, Politics, 12/7/2002
Lebanese rejections for Sharon's allegations on sheltering al-Qaida members
The Lebanese president explained that statements by the Israeli prime minister fall in the framework of using the current environment in order to divert the attention from the continued Israeli aggressions against the Palestinian people. He stressed Lebanon's ability to withstand the Israeli provocation.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 12/7/2002
Israeli tanks invade Jenin; kill Eight persons from one family in al-Breij camp
The Qatari al- Jazeera TV reported that 8 Palestinians from one family were killed yesterday when an Israeli tank shell hit the house of Mansour family in al Breij camp. The said station correspondent said the said family was living in "Block no. 6 in the camp."
Palestine-Israel, Military, 12/7/2002
Kuwait arrests four Iraqis entered its territorial waters
This incident, however, comes just two days following an incident between two boats, one for the Kuwaiti coasts guard and an Iraqi boat to the north of the Gulf. Kuwait then announced that the Iraqi boat opened fire on the two boats of the coasts guard, while Iraq had deliberately denied such an attack.
Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 12/7/2002
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The US has abstained from voting at the UN General Assembly on resolution on Tuesday concerning the rights of the Palestinians in East Jerusalem. All EU member stated voted in support of the resolution, which was approved by the majority of 154 votes with five members which abstained from voting. The resolution was rejected by the USA, Israel, Marshal Island, Micronisia and Costa Rica.
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British ambassador in Israel has called on the Israeli government to halt rebuilding the Israeli settlements in the West Bank and Gaza, saying that the Israeli government has to define its strategies. The British Time daily quoted the ambassador in a speech he delivered in occupied Jerusalem as saying that the Israeli security will be only achieved through the stopping continued settlement.
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One of the leaders of the Palestinian resistance movement Islamic Jihad, Abdullah al-Shami, stressed the continued Palestinian resistance of the Israeli occupation forces and defending the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.
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A 25-member Moroccan business mission, representing different sectors, will start a visit to China on December 9 to explore partnership possibilities with Chinese peers. The Businessmen represent the sectors of fisheries, banking, textile, trade, hospital equipment, real-estate, engineering, sea transport and telecommunications.
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The UN security council on Thursday approved extension of the UN security Council resolution "oil for food" program on Iraq for 6 months and also decided to make a revision within 30 days for the list of goods that Baghdad needs the UN consent for -- before importing them.
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