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Human rights organization in Syria welcomes release of exiled Syrians
A Syrian human rights organization has welcomed the release of 30 exiled Syrians who were arrested after their coming back to the country during the three past months.
Syria, Politics, 8/12/2003
Libya reforms in human rights and the penal code
The secretariat of the general peoples committee for justice and public security in Libya "has saluted to the al Qathafi International Foundation for Charitable Societies for the huge efforts it is exerting towards enhancing human rights at the world level and its attention to the human rights issue within the Great Jamahiriya," the official news agency reported yesterday.
Libya, Politics, 8/12/2003
Mubarak, Abdullah hold closing session of talks on Arab issues
Maher asserted that the Egyptian paper on activating joint Arab action was welcomed by all the Arab states, adding that the Egyptian and other Arab papers remained tabled. He said "the Egyptian-Saudi-Syrian paper sought to summarize the main principles featured in the different papers in just one."
Egypt-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 8/12/2003
Foreign ministers of Syria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia conclude meeting; rejection to recognize the Iraqi rule
The Egyptian foreign minister Ahmed Maher said that the Arab states will deal with the Iraqi transitional council which is appointed by the USA. But will not recognize it as a legitimate government
Regional-Iraq, Politics, 8/12/2003
New talks between Sudanese government and rebels; al-Khartou: no backing away from peace
In its 7th current round, the peace process in Sudan has entered a critical phase since the signing of Mashakos agreement in 2002, with the resumption of the negotiations between the Sudanese government and the rebels.
Sudan, Politics, 8/12/2003
For Algeria, Saharara question is linked to geo-strategic card to weaken Morocco, university professor
The Sahara issue has served as a geo-strategic card for Algeria to weaken Morocco, a leading Moroccan international expert said.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 8/12/2003
No solution to sahara issue outside Morocco's kingty, Sahrawi tribe chiefs
Sahrawi Shioukhs, or tribe chieftains, and notables have rejected any settlement to the Sahara issue outside Morocco's kingty over all its territory, and renewed mobilization behind King Mohammed VI to continue the social and economic development of the Moroccan Saharan provinces.
Morocco, Politics, 8/12/2003
Le Matin du Sahara et du Maghreb: Algerian labor party rejects baker plan
The Algerian Labor Party (PT) rejects the new plan of United Nations Secretary General Personal Envoy, James Baker, and asserts that it is in favor of "the preservation of nations against all kinds of divisions that risks to undermine their sovereignty," PT member told a Moroccan newspaper.
Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 8/12/2003
Mubarak meets Burns
The latest developments on the Iraqi arena and the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories were reviewed on Monday by Egyptian Foreign Minister, Ahmed Maher and Assistant Secretary of State for the Middle East Affairs, William Burns.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 8/12/2003
Two explosions near British embassy in Baghdad; American soldier, two Iraqi policemen killed
The American forces killed two Iraqi policemen and wounded a third when they suspected an attempt by them to attack these forces.
Iraq-USA, Military, 8/12/2003
Diplomatic Lebanese campaign to challenge the Israeli threats
Lebanon has started a diplomatic campaign to withstand the Israeli threats following an exchange of bombardment through borders that resulted in killing of one Israeli and wounding other 4 on Sunday, while the Israeli forces launched raids at the Lebanese border areas and broke the sound barrier over the southern district of Beirut.
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 8/12/2003
Lebanese circles denounce Israel's practices against Lebanon
Lebanese circles have condemned the continued Israeli aggression against Lebanon stressing that "this act is a terrorist one and a challenge to the Security Council resolution No. 425."
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 8/12/2003
Israeli bulldozers demolish 5 Palestinian homes; officials do not trust Sharon on achieving peace
"Israeli bulldozers demolished Monday five Palestinian houses in the Israeli area of Naqab. 250 Israeli soldiers, backed with military vehicles and bulldozers, broke into the Abu Al Nadi and Abu Sbait neighborhoods in the Israeli city of Naqab and started demolishing houses owned by the Al-Atrash family," the Palestinian IPC news agency reported yesterday.
Palestine-Israel, Military, 8/12/2003
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Saudi ArabiaÕs Crown Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz, arrived in Casablanca Monday afternoon for a private visit to Morocco and was greeted upon arrival by King Mohammed VI and held tete-a-tete talks.
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Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher has underlined that the discussions between Egyptian President and Saudi Crown Prince yesterday concentrated on the importance of supporting a common Arab stance towards different issues, means of boosting the joint Arab action and Arab solidarity because it is the only mean for facing the current challenges.
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Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has stressed that Lebanon was and still is in self-defense position vis-a-vis the continuous Israeli aggressions against Lebanon.
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President Stefan Mezich of Croatia will be in Libya today for talks concerning the consolidation of cooperation in various areas, especially economic, industrial and agricultual. He is accompanied by officials and directors of major industrial corporations in Croatia and oil companies the official Jamahiriya news agency said.
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A UN children's Fund official expressed appreciation for the efforts exerted by Egypt's First Lady Suzanne Mubarak, in support of the rights of women and children in Egypt.
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Syria's Deputy General Leader of the Military and Armed Forces, Deputy Premier and Defense Minister, First Major General Mustafa Tlass received yesterday in Damascus evening the member of Iranian System Personification Council, representative of the General Leader in the Iranian Defense Ministry Mir Hussein Mousawi and an accompanying delegation.
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Syria's Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara received yesterday evening a telephone call from secretary of the Libyan people's general committee for foreign contacts and international cooperation Abdul Rahman Shalqam on bilateral ties between the two states and issues of mutual concern.
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Syria's Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara received a telephone call from his Spanish counterpart Ana Palacio. Al-Shara briefed Palacio with the military escalation in South Lebanon and the continued Israeli breaches to Lebanon's lands.
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Mrocco's Princess Lala Fatima Zohra, aunt of King Mohammed VI, and chairwoman of the National Union of Moroccan Women (UNFM) received France's Legion d'honneur Commander distinction from French President, Jacques Chirac.
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"Suleiman bin Shambih al Balushi, acting executive manager of the Oman Gas Company, said the company will complete the 45km long gas pipeline project extending from the wilayat of Mahdha in the Dhahirah region to Al Ain city in the United Arab Emirates during upcoming November," the official Omani news agency ONA reported.
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Israel's prime minister Ariel Sharon met in Tel Aviv with the US ambassador to Israel and the American delegate John Wolf and briefed them on the security conditions in northern Israel.
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Morocco's athlete Mina Ait Hammou came up 3rd at the 800m race of the Belin Golden League Meet in 1min 59 sec 37.
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