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Morocco moves to humanize jails
The Mohammed VI Foundation for Inmates Integration said on Thursday it will continue developing an action plan to preserve detainees' dignity and humanize jails.
Morocco, Culture, 1/31/2003
Survey of Lebanese coasts indicate existence of oil, gas
The Lebanese minister of energy and waters, Muhammad Abdul Hameed Beidoun, on Thursday announced that the Seismic survey carried out by the British Spectrum company in the Lebanese coast showed great potentials for oil and gas inside it.
Lebanon, Economics, 1/31/2003
Moroccan ambassador to return to Spain
Morocco's King Mohammed VI decided this Thursday the return of Morocco's ambassador to Madrid, it was officially announced this Thursday. The decision was announced following a meeting between the sovereign and Spain's Foreign Affairs, Ana Palacio, who arrived on the same day in Morocco.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 1/31/2003
BBC: UN Atomic Energy official denies Iraqi violations
Mohamed ElBaradei, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced that Iraq has not yet violated materially the resolution of the UN Security Council to dismantling its weapons, and thereby expressing opposition to what was concluded by the US and Britain following a presentation for the reports of both ElBaradei and the chairman of the Inspection and investigation committee Hans Blix to the UN Security Council.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 1/31/2003
Lebanon proposes Arab summit concerning Iraq, Moussa finds hope to avoid war
In its capacity as the chair of the rotating Arab summit, Lebanon has proposed to convene an Arab ministerial meeting in mid February in order to discuss the Iraqi crisis.
Lebanon-Iraq, Politics, 1/31/2003
Al-Shara on Syria's policy, at the Arab writers conference
"Israel is a racist state and wants the region's treasures and to rewrites region's history in its way," al-Shara indicated
Syria-Regional, Politics, 1/31/2003
Le Soire: Signs of diplomatic crisis between Belgium, Israel
The Belgian Le Soire said yesterday that the Belgian ambassador to Israel decided to end his mission and return home in light of the Israeli threats against Belgium dues to the determination of the Belgian Senate to amend the law on the internationality liability law that would allow prosecution of international criminals. A matter which may permit bringing the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon before the Belgian courts.
Israel-Belgium, Politics, 1/31/2003
Jerome Cassiers: EU-Syria Partnership tangible contributions; linked social and economic interests
The Association Agreement will establish a regular political dialogue between Syria and the EU aimed at a better understanding of each other's positions on important political issues. "Human rights is a key value, a universal value and an essential element of the partnership." That is why "it is essential to engage with all our partners a dialogue on human rights and democracy issues."
Syria-European Union, Politics, 1/31/2003
Washington Post: Mandela criticizes Bush on Iraq; New Nato countries declaration
"Nelson Mandela, the former president of South Africa and an internationally respected statesman, lashed out at President Bush's stance on Iraq today, saying the U.S. leader had no foresight and could not think properly," the Washington Post reported Yesterday.
Iraq-European Union, Politics, 1/31/2003
Morocco-US FTA, possible before year end, Tutwiler
After a "very successful" first round of talks last week in Washington, a free trade accord is possible to be concluded this year, Tutwiler said at a luncheon debate at her residence in Rabat.
Morocco-USA, Economics, 1/31/2003
Special meeting for the Gulf foreign and defense ministers
A source at the general secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council states (GCC) has stressed that the foreign and defense ministers will hold a special meeting to be dedicated for the situation in the region and Iraq.
Gulf-Iraq, Politics, 1/31/2003
Palestinan shot in the head by the Israeli forces
Two Palestinians were killed yesterday and other 8 were wounded during confrontation with Israeli soldiers in Toulkarem. The Israeli radio quoted an Israeli military source as saying that this operation will continue for several days against civilians in the city.
Palestine-Israel, Military, 1/31/2003
UN Security Council can't even get Israel to obey any international law; violating Lebanon's soverignty
The Israeli warplanes yesterday evening carried out mock and provocative raids in the airspace of south Lebanon, reaching the airspace of the city of Sidon, at a time when the UN Security Council was renewing the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon, in a decision taken unanimously.
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 1/31/2003
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Syria's President Bashar al-Assad received a telephone call yesterday from French President Jacque Chirac. Talks dealt with the latest developments regarding Iraq particularly after the issuance of the international inspectors reports and how the two countries can coordinate at the UN Security Council in the next stage to prevent the circumstances from reaching the point that may lead to war on Iraq.
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Syria's President Bashar Al-Assad received yesterday a phone call from Turkish Prime Minister Abdullah Gul that focused on assessment of the Iraqi situation after the ministerial meeting of Iraq's six neighboring states, recently held in Istanbul, and on the necessity of continuing coordination between Syria and Turkey to prevent war against Iraq Gul.
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Morocco and Spain are "determined to turn the page" and establish relations based neighbourliness, said on Thursday the Moroccan Communication minister and government spokesman. In a press conference, following the government council, Nabil Benabdellah said that the visit, started to the Kingdom, by Spain's Foreign Affairs minister, Ana Palacio, is taking place "in good conditions."
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We should "thank the kingdom of Morocco, not criticize it, for its collaboration (with Spain) in fighting human trafficking networks," said Wednesday director general of the Spanish police, Agustin Diaz de Mera. De Mera made the statement during a visit to the Spain-occupied Moroccan city of Melillia. The problem of immigration affects both Morocco ans Spain and fighting the phenomenon requires collaboration between the two countries, he stressed.
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Morocco's Prince Moulay Rachid received here on Thursday French Navy Chief of Staff, Admiral Jean Louis Battet, who is on a visit to the Kingdom.
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