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The building of a new Iraq
The US went into Iraq for reasons that it knows itself. What it told the world is that it went into Iraq to liberate it from tyranny, and to give it freedom, democracy, and prosperity. That is certainly a noble objective.
Iraq, Editorial, 7/12/2003

Mauritania releases civilians in coupe attempt investigation
Mauritania's authorities released all civilians who were detained in the context of the investigation in the implications of the failed military coupe which took place in June.
Mauritania, Politics, 7/12/2003

Al-Tareifi: on human rights conditions in Tunisia, 500 political detainees
The chairman of the Tunisian league for human rights, Mukhtar al-Tareifi, said yesterday upon reviewing the society's annual report that the status of human rights conditions in Tunisia has not witnessed any progress worthy mentioning during 2002.
Tunisia, Politics, 7/12/2003

Prime minister sees modernization of public service as key to fulfilling economic aspirations
The prime minister, who made a report on his government's action at the House of Representatives, said the government has devised a comprehensive program meant to lay down the bases of a modern and transparent administration
Morocco, Economics, 7/12/2003

Morocco braced to consolidate democracy through coming elections, Moroccan premier
Moroccan prime minister, Driss Jettou, renewed on Thursday the government's resolve to endeavor so that the coming elections consecrate the democratic process and civil liberties, as part of the rule of law guaranteed by King Mohammed VI.
Morocco, Politics, 7/12/2003

New Sudanese conditions for signing an agreement with Garang
The Sudanese government has linked its signing of a final peace agreement with the rebels under the leadership of John Garang to reaching a "just and applicable" agreement
Sudan, Politics, 7/12/2003

Ivanov starts a Middle East tour tomorrow
The Russian foreign ministry announced yesterday that the Russian foreign minister Igor Ivanov will start tomorrow a tour to the Middle East that will last five days and aims at enhancing the role played by Russia in search for a solution to the Israeli- Palestinian conflict and to urge the US to quickly form an Iraqi government.
Regional-Russia, Politics, 7/12/2003

EgyptÕs illiteracy rate reduced to 29.8 percent
An official denied reports that EgyptÕs illiteracy reached 44 per cent of population, revising the percentage down to 29.8.
Egypt, Education, 7/12/2003

Al-Sahaf: Saddam is in Iraq, he should have resigned office
The former Iraqi minister of information, Muhammad Saeed al-Sahaf, has hinted upon his arrival in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday that he might not return back to Iraq. He expressed conviction that the former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is still alive.
Iraq-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 7/12/2003

Bremer discuss formation of ruling council with Iraqi opposition groups; Egypt - US consultations
News reports in Cairo said that an American delegation including 12 persons arrived in Cairo on Thursday evening in order to hold talks with Egyptian officials on the future of the American occupation of Iraq and the extent of Cairo's readiness to take part in political and military missions in Iraq in the coming phase.
Iraq-USA, Military, 7/12/2003

Egyptian mediation between Israel and the Palestinians
The chairman of the Egyptian intelligence Lt. Gen. Omar Suleiman will head for the city of Ramullah in the West Bank and Gaza within 48 hours in order to lead the Egyptian efforts aiming at fixing the Palestinian truce, despite the rejection of the government of Israel to implement affiliated obligations concerning the implementation of the Roadmap to peace.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 7/12/2003

US effort to rescue the Roadmap, a new security failure
The Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon will head to Washington by the end of this month in the context of the American efforts which aim at rescuing the Middle East Roadmap to peace and prevent its collapse.
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 7/12/2003

Syria - Kuwait informational dialogue initiated
Kuwaiti delegation of Press Association headed by Chairman of the Association, Adnan al-Rashed visited yesterday the Syrian Arab News Agency, SANA.
Syria-Kuwait, Politics, 7/12/2003

Oliver Stone's Alexander to be shot in Morocco
Oliver Stone's film entitled "Alexander" will be shot as to September 22 in Marrakech, Essaouira and El Jadida (southern Morocco), producers announced.
Morocco, Economics, 7/12/2003


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Short Takes:
Security, stability and sovereignty of the state are crucial for the preservation of citizens' rights and liberties and for the thriving of a productive economy, Moroccan premier, Driss Jettou, told the House of Representatives on Thursday as he represented the government's action over the last eight months. Go

The Sudanese Ambassador in Damascus Abdul Hafez Ibrahim said yesterday that the Syrian-Sudanese relations are witnessing continued development in various fields under the directives of the leaderships of the two states. Go

A Moroccan delegation comprising NGOs from southern Morocco, currently on an information and work visit to the UK, has held a series of meetings with UK officials, local journalists and international correspondents, and several NGOs. Go

Syria's Grand Mufti, Sheikh Ahmad Keftaro, received in Damascus yesterday Chairman of the Algerian National Reform Movement, Abdullah Jaballah and an accompanying delegation. Go

The Syrian communities in Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg "Benelux Group" held yesterday a meeting in Brussels, discussed means of activating relations of cooperation among them. Go

The group of experts in charge of studying the project of an Islamic ethics watchdog for sciences and technologies will be meeting Monday in Rabat, the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) said in a release. Go





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