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Chaos in Iraqi cities; Khameini: we will not stand neutral; Turkey concerned
At the sight of the American forces, the Iraqi urban cities were exposed to disorder which did not exclude even universities, hospitals and museums. The government's buildings only have walls left, eaten by fire, while Iraqi citizens were obliged to carry weapons and arms to protect themselves and properties, amid prevailing insecurity that seemed to be deliberate.
Iraq, Politics, 4/12/2003
Bush warns Damascus against sheltering Iraqi regime, reviving accountability act
US President George Bush yesterday sent an implicit warning to Syria, in which he called on Syria to abstain from receiving or helping members of the collapsed Iraqi regime.
Syria-USA, Politics, 4/12/2003
Pan-Islamic body calls for end to anarchy in Iraq
ISESCO, an agency of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC), decried what it called the "cynical indifference" of the US and British troops regarding the destruction targeting educational, scientific and cultural institutions as well as mosques and monuments in Iraq, plunging the country in a state of chaos, terror and insecurity.
Regional-Iraq, Politics, 4/12/2003
Moussa criticizes UN Security Council's stand on Iraq
The Arab League Secretary General, Amr Moussa, asserted that the UN Security Council was right when it rejected authorizing single countries to launch war or, Iraq and that it was also right when it refused to legalize the war on Iraq and that it was also right when it refused to legalize the war against Iraq.
Regional-Iraq, Politics, 4/12/2003
Al-Assad talks to Annan: complete American withdrawal from Iraq
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad received a phone call from the Secretary General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan.
Syria-UN, Politics, 4/12/2003
Moroccan upper house calls for preserving Iraq's independence
In a motion of solidarity, published at the opening of the spring session of parliament, the Chamber decried anew "of the cowardly aggression against Iraq, waged in blatant violation of the international legality." This aggression, the Chamber said, seeks to establish "a new type of international relations built on the logic of military power, paying no heed to the will of peoples."
Morocco-Iraq, Politics, 4/12/2003
Baghdad fall, war repercussions on Arab regimes make Moroccan headlines
L'Economiste deplores a feeling of "collective humiliation. A humiliation before history, because we have chosen to be fooled," insisting that US presence in Iraq is a threat to the whole region.
Morocco-Iraq, Politics, 4/12/2003
Arab parliaments: US wants oil of Iraq and controlling the region
Arab Parliaments Union has denounced "the American-British aggression on Iraq" and condemned "the annihilation war that Israel is carrying out against the Palestinian people" stressing support to the Palestinian Intifada and calling Israel to commit itself to all UN resolutions and to withdraw of all the occupied Arab lands for the line 4th of June 1967.
Regional-Iraq, Politics, 4/12/2003
Awaiting for Iraq's liberation al-Douri leaves New York
The Iraqi ambassador at the UN Muhammad al-Douri said yesterday that he is still Iraq's legitimate representative at the UN as far as a successor for him has not been appointed. He said he will leave for a country in the Middle East, most expectedly to be an Arab state.
Iraq, Politics, 4/12/2003
Belgium rejects to close the Iraqi embassy in Brussels
Belgium has rejected an American request to close the Iraqi Embassy at Brussels and to oust its diplomats.
Iraq-Belgium, Politics, 4/12/2003
Maher sees faint flicker of hope in Iraq
Egypt's Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher has played down hopes of a peaceful solution to the ongoing US-led war against Baghdad. He admits: "It appears almost impossible to the hostilities just now. The countries responsible are determined to press on with military operations, while the Iraqi Army and people are still resisting courageously."
Egypt-Iraq, Politics, 4/12/2003
First meeting on future of Iraq set for April 15 in Nasiriyah
The first in a series of regional meetings on the future of Iraq is scheduled to take place April 15 in the city of Nasiriyah, Iraq, State Department Spokesman Richard Boucher says.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/12/2003
Rumsfeld briefs on situation in Iraq
US Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld Friday, April 11, 2003 - 2:00 p.m. EDT (Also participating Gen. Richard B. Myers, chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff)
Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/12/2003
Deputy secretary Wolfowitz briefing with Arab / Muslim media regarding Iraq
US Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz yesterday at the Foreign Press Center briefing with Arab/Muslim media. Also participating were Ambassador Christopher Ross, special coordinator for public diplomacy, U.S. Department of State; Gen. Peter Pace, vice chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; and Paul Denig, director, Washington Foreign Press Center.) Here is the full text:
Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/12/2003
Morocco's trade deficit reaches 48% end of February 2003
Moroccan exports were estimated at 13.19 billion DHs (US$ 1.3 billion) by end of February 2003, in comparison to 14.57 billion Dhs (US $1.45 billion) during the same period last year, i.e. a 9.4 percent drop.
Morocco, Economics, 4/12/2003
Rabat, Bamako keen on enhancing cooperation
Morocco and Mali decided to enhance bilateral cooperation by associating the Moroccan private sector in mining, agriculture, industry and construction projects in Bamako.
Morocco-Mali, Politics, 4/12/2003
Scores of wounded, detained Palestinians, Israel continues aggressions
Eye- witness said that a British activist ( 24 year old) was among other members of the international solidarity movement holding a camp of protest when the Israeli tanks started to fire bullets against them and against Palestinian children.
Palestine-Israel, Military, 4/12/2003
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Syria's Foreign Minister, Farouk Al-Shara, received on Friday a phone call from British counterpart, Jack Straw. Straw stressed that his country doesn't support the US accusations against Syria.
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The volume of water stored in dams destined for farming usage reached 8 billion cubic meters, which is 62% of their capacity, compared to 45% in the same period of last year.
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Morocco's Younes Al-Aynaoui on Friday cruised to the semi-final of the$ 375,000 Hassan II Grand Prix of Casablanca, listed on ATP fixtures. The Moroccan managed his way through thanks to a win over Chile's Nicolas Massu in sets to one 4-6, 6-3 et 7-5.
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Morocco's Hicham Arazi on Friday moved to the semi-final of the Casablanca Hassan II Grand Prix. The Moroccan squeezed in the quarterfinal French Olivier Mutis in two sets to one: 3-6, 7-6, 6-4.
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Moroccan renowned painter, Chaibya Talal, was awarded the gold medal of the French Academic Society for Education and Encouragement in recognition for her talent. The painter will receive the medal at a ceremony next May in Paris, said the academy, set up in 1915.
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