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Arab message to New York in rejection of war option
It was announced in Damascus yesterday that the Syrian foreign minister Farouk al-Shara will take part in the Arab- 6- member committee which will start tomorrow a tour on world capitals to convey the message of the recent Arab summit in Sharm Esh Sheikh in rejecting war against Iraq and confirming support for the stances of European states in supporting for a peaceful solution to the Iraqi crisis.
Regional-Iraq, Politics, 3/5/2003
OIC summit today in Doha, an attempt to join anti- war forces
The special summit of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) starts today in Doha, Qatar, as the member states at the OIC will try to join voice to other voices to stand against any American war against Iraq.
Regional-Qatar, Politics, 3/5/2003
Al-Rai al-Aam: Kuwaiti minister regrets comments by Qathafi
The Kuwaiti first deputy premier and foreign minister Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad has expressed his regret over what was stated by Libya's Leader of the Revolution Colonel Muammar al Qathafi on that Kuwait is able to end the Iraqi crisis by just merely saying to America its does not want its protection.
Kuwait-Libya, Politics, 3/5/2003
Al-Sabah meets with Abdullah, Zayed
President of the United Arab Emirates UAE Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Kuwait's foreign minister Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah yesterday in Abu Dhabi discussed results of the recent Arab summit conference in Sharm Esh Sheikh.
United Arab Emirates-Kuwait, Politics, 3/5/2003
Suzanne Mubarak to chair conference to discuss protection, rehabilitation of street children
Egypt's First Lady Suzanne Mubarak will on March 10 preside over a conference to discuss a strategy to protect and rehabilitate street children.
Egypt, Culture, 3/5/2003
Morocco, Italy sign telecom understanding
Morocco and Italy signed in Rome Tuesday a memorandum of understanding in telecommunication, to foster cooperation in areas of internet, e-government, e-commerce, e-education and bank-related information
Morocco-Italy, Economics, 3/5/2003
Al-Share al-Seyasi: Sudanese leaderships call for separation of south and North
The Sudanese daily al-Share al-Seyasi ( the political street) unveiled yesterday that 50 leading figures representing the ruling National Congress party and the Islamic movement in Sudan handed the Sudanese president a memorandum two days ago demanding him to take the initiative to declare the cessation of northern Sudan from its south.
Sudan, Politics, 3/5/2003
Saudi Arabia's unemployment reaches 30 percent
Saudi Arabia has put out into actual implementation a decision yesterday which bans recruiting foreigners in Jewelry shops in the kingdom with the objective of ensuring job opportunities for its citizens, as unemployment rate in the kingdom reached 30%.
Saudi Arabia, Economics, 3/5/2003
Iraqi Shiite opposition conference in Tehran is expected to fail
Member of the political bureau of the Islamic Call party, Jawad al-Malki, has expected that the "unifying of ranks" conference which is organized by the "preliminary committee" of the Shiite Iraqi opposition parties in Tehran will not succeed.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 3/5/2003
Al-Rai: Jordan: American soldiers will not attack Iraq
A Jordanian official said yesterday that the American soldiers currently on the Jordanian territories will not take part in a possible attack against Iraq, denouncing the call by the Jordanian opposition to boycott them.
Jordan-USA, Politics, 3/5/2003
Over 40 US firms voice support to Morocco-US FTA
"An FTA is an important mechanism for achieving closer economic ties, which we believe will support our vital stakes in the region."
Morocco-USA, Economics, 3/5/2003
Three Palestinians killed in confrontations with the Israeli forces
One Palestinian was killed in Toulkarem camp to the north of the West Bank and four others, in critical health conditions, were wounded as the Israeli forces opened fire at a group of citizens in the camp.
Palestine-Israel, Military, 3/5/2003
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"President Vicente Fox said Tuesday Mexico isn't worried about the United States' reprisal if it doesn't back a resolution supporting war with Iraq, and said Mexico would not accept any unilateral U.S. action to disarm Iraq," the New York Times reported.
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Syria's President Bashar al- Assad yesterday evening made a telephone call with the Malaysian prime minister Mahateir Muhammad and discussed with him "the need of coordinating stances among the Islamic states" before the summit to avoid any attack against Iraq, the Syrian official news agency SANA reported.
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Mozambique's deputy-minister of foreign affairs and cooperation, Frances Rodrigues, started this Tuesday a three-day official visit to Morocco to "look into means to consolidate cooperation between the two African nations."
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The secretary general of the Arab national conference Zia Eddin Dawoud has announced postponing the date of convening the conference from the mid of March until May 20-23, because of war threats against Iraq.
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