One American killed; 11 Iraqis killed in clashes with US forces
The US occupation forces announced they killed 11 Iraqi resistance fighters while trying to implant an ambush for a military patrol near Balad town to the north of Baghdad, in a clash which is the largest with Iraqi resistance since the collapse of Saddam Hussein regime, it came just hours following an attack by the resistance by mortars against an American base in the same area resulted in wounding 18 American soldiers.
Iraq-USA, Military, 7/5/2003
Tangiers free zone woos Portuguese enterprises
A Moroccan official delegation has met on Thursday over one hundred Portuguese enterprises to talk them into opening businesses in the free zone in the Moroccan northern city of Tangiers, reassuring them that all arrangements were taken to help businesses succeed.
Morocco-Portugal, Economics, 7/5/2003
The 3rd Syrian International Motor Show: SYRAUTO 2003
The Syrian automotive market has experienced several dramatic changes during the past three years. These changes were mainly caused by the liberalization of vehicle imports and the amendments introduced to the automobile customs duties
Syria, Economics, 7/5/2003
Keftaro confers with chairman of Pontifical council
Syria's Grand Mufti, Sheikh Ahmad Keftaro, received in Damascus on Friday Chairman of Pontifical Council for dialogue among religions in Vatican, Michael Louis Fitz Gerald.
Syria-Vatican, Religion, 7/5/2003
Moroccan destitute children get help from world soccer stars
Soccer stars from the best European championships made the trip to Morocco, for the lofty cause of helping children, in an admirable gesture of solidarity and generosity.
Morocco, Culture, 7/5/2003
Libya: the first celebration of the American national day after 20 years
A celebration was held yesterday in Libya on the US National day for the first day since 20 years despite the fact there are no diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Libya-USA, Politics, 7/5/2003
ADB provides 140 m for SMEs finance
The African Development Bank (ADB) decided to provide $ 140 million for Egypt to finance small -- and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in addition to other water and drainage projects.
Egypt-Regional, Economics, 7/5/2003
Fourteen suspected terrorists stand trial at court of appeal
A group of 14 individuals, involved in preparing terrorist operations, were referred on Thursday to the investigating judge at the court of appeal of Rabat, general prosecutor, Lahcen Laoufi, announced on Friday.
Morocco, Local, 7/5/2003
Truck drivers end strike after meeting with transport minister
Moroccan trucks drivers agreed on Thursday night to end their strike, which they started last June 16, after a meeting with equipment and transport minister, Karim Ghellab.
Morocco, Economics, 7/5/2003
Court resumes trial of 31 Salafia Jihadia members
The Casablanca court of appeal resumed Friday hearing in the case of 31 alleged members of the so-called "Salafia Jihadia" extremist group.
Morocco, Local, 7/5/2003
New round of Syrian EU negotiations in Brussels
Chairman of the State Planning Commission, and head of the Syrian side to the talks with the European side, Tawfeek Ismail announced that the first session of technical talks which was held yesterday led to the formation of a unified vision between the two sides on the issues of their agenda.
Syria-European Union, Economics, 7/5/2003
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