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Conference for Egyptian opposition demanding fundamental reform
The Egyptian opposition parties are convening a gathering on December 24th demanding fundamental political reform.
Egypt, Politics, 12/17/2003
Al-Awaji: some 300 Saudi detainees accused of terrorism will be released shortly
The Saudi lawyer Sheikh Mohsin al-Awaji said yesterday that about 300 persons out of 900 detained in the Saudi prisons over suspicion to have links to terrorism will be released in "the few coming days."
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 12/17/2003
Bahrain opposition calls for restoring back the constitution of 1973
The Bahraini opposition in Britain has called on King of Bahrain, Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, to resort back to enact the constitution of 1973 and to stop violations of human rights which it says that the citizens of Bahrain are exposed to.
Bahrain, Politics, 12/17/2003
Maghreb union impossible without Sahara dispute settlement (diplomat)
The objective of a united Maghreb is impossible without the settlement of the Sahara dispute, insisted a former Algerian diplomat.
Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 12/17/2003
Greek president highlights relations with Syria
Greece's President, Konstandinos Stephanopoulos, said both the Syrian and Greek people of the Mediterranean have had good relations for a long time ago, which are seen today as strong and growing, thanks, among other things, to the common circumstances, and to common vision about peace and stability, and other values the entire region has.
Syria-Greece, Politics, 12/17/2003
Al-Assad signs the Olympic Truce
"It is not by accident that I have signed this truce in Athens É if we turn back to the joint history we share, we could see that the Greek and the Roman histories still exist in Syria and in GreeceÉ.We gave the Roman Empire five Emperors from Syria which means that we were able before 2000 years to set up a dialogue and following more than 1000 years of dialogue with the Hellenic civilization which reached our region and affected the Islamic civilization up till now," President al-Assad said.
Syria-Greece, Politics, 12/17/2003
Al-Assad meets the mayor of Athens: The world benefited from fruits of our ancient cultures
Al-Assad said "From Athens, this ancient Metropolis emerged the most memorable radiation of culture and civilization. In this city emerged philosophers and scientists who spread throughout the world," al-Assad added. He also pointed out that from Athens, the Olympic torch is carried to the cities of the world which host the Olympic games as a symbol of human communication among nations.
Syria-Greece, History, 12/17/2003
King calls for more equitable, humane world order
"We look forward to the emergence of a more equitable, more balanced and more humane world order, in which our distinct group is to be reckoned with, on account of its size as well as the quality of its contribution which reflects its complementary and solidarity," said the Moroccan monarch
Regional-Morocco, Politics, 12/17/2003
Iraqi refugees in Lebanon start to return back home
An official source announced that Lebanon announced yesterday releasing some 273 Iraqis, who were in the Lebanese jails, because of their illegal entry to the Lebanese territories before the collapse of the Iraqi regime.
Iraq-Lebanon, Politics, 12/17/2003
American representative: Inter- Sudanese peace negotiations are not extendable
The US administration has intensified pressure on the Sudanese government and the southern rebels in order to reach a peace agreement by the fall of next Friday.
Sudan-USA, Politics, 12/17/2003
Kuwait summons Yemeni ambassador over criticizing parliament members
al-Ahmad accused certain members of the Kuwaiti parliament of talking about the past in order to provoke hate among the citizens of the Arab states
Kuwait-Yemen, Politics, 12/17/2003
Iraqi Council forms a reconciliation committee; prepares to try Saddam
News reports in Iraq said that the Interim Governing Council decided to form a committee under the name of "facts finding and national reconciliation" that aims at what it called closing the file of hatred created because of 35 years under the rule of the Baath party.
Iraq, Politics, 12/17/2003
Demonstrators denounce Saddam's capture; Bush: situation is difficult
The American forces yesterday killed some 11 Iraqis while trying to implant an ambush against U.S. soldiers in Sameraa town to the north of Baghdad. This is at a time when the American president admitted that the occupation forces will continue to face difficulties in Iraq, even after the arrest of the toppled Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 12/17/2003
Sweden-based NGO calls for solidarity with Polisario victims
The Sweden-based association of defense of the sequestered of Tindouf (ADESETI) called Tuesday for solidarity with the victims of injustice and human rights violations perpetrated by the Polisario separatists in the camps of Tindouf (south-western Algeria).
Morocco-Sweden, Politics, 12/17/2003
King Mohammed receives Palestinian, Israeli former ministers
Morocco's King Mohammed VI received in the royal palace of Marrakesh former Palestinian information minister, Yasser Abed Rabbu, and former Israeli Justice minister, Yossi Beilin, the chief negotiators of the Geneva peace initiative.
Morocco-Palestine, Politics, 12/17/2003
Center for women information, studies and documentation created in Morocco
Yasmina Baddou, Morocco's state secretary in charge of family, solidarity and social action, launched Monday construction works of the Moroccan Center for Women Information, Studies and documentation, part of efforts to "support human development and social integration."
Morocco, Culture, 12/17/2003
Israel kills child; 5 Israeli soldiers refuse immoral service; Bethlehem will not celebrate this year
Five Israeli soldiers who refused military service in the occupied Palestinian territories have been indicted by the Israeli Jaffa military court on Tuesday. The soldiers; Noam Bahat, Hagay Mattar, Adam Mouar, Shimi Tzamrit and Mittan Kminar, refused service in the Palestinian territories in the sense of right and wrong doings
Palestine-Israel, Military, 12/17/2003
A tunnel to link Europe with Africa, to cost over 3 billion Euros
The construction of a tunnel linking Europe and Africa through the Gibraltar Strait will cost more than three billion EUROS, revealed on Monday, Spanish minister of development.
Morocco-Spain, Economics, 12/17/2003
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The Sudanese Foreign Ministry announced that preparations are underway for a meeting to be held within a few days between President Hosni Mubarak and Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir with the Ministers of Interior in both states attending.
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Moroccan justice minister, Mohammed Bouzoubaa, said the special court of justice will shortly look into the case of embezzlement in the National Fund of Social Security (CNSS).
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Syria's Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara and Greek counterpart George Papandreou held a session of talks on Tuesday at the Foreign Ministry headquarters on the latest regional and international developments. The two sides agreed on the necessity of preserving security and stability in the Middle East and the Mediterranean region and for finding a just settlement to the Palestinian cause in line with the international resolutions.
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Syria's First Lady Asmaa al-Assad on Tuesday exchanged with the widow of the late Greek Premier and the honorary President of the Greek Center of Researches and Movement for Peace, Mrs. Mragharita Papandreou, several ideas related to establishing joint cooperation in cultural and educational projects, and use of special training courses and researches to improve the level of women economically, culturally and socially.
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Moroccan minister in charge of Moroccan Expatriates, Nezha Chekrouni, called in Amman, Jordan, Monday for the elaboration of accurate programs to integrate Arab women in the universal society of knowledge and new technologies.
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Syria's President Bashar al-Assad received in Athens at his residence on Tuesday, Secretary General of the Greek Communist Party Elika Papriga. Talks during the meeting dealt with bilateral relations between Syria and Greece and means of enhancing them in all fields.
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At the invitation of Syria's Prime Minster Naji Otari, Egyptian Prime Minister Atef Obeid is due to arrive in Damascus Monday on an official visit during which he would co-chair the 22-23 December Syrian-Egyptian Higher Committee meetings in its 12th Session.
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"The wilayat of Bidiyah will Tomorrow (Wednesday) host the sand challenge race festival for 4-wheel vehicles and motorcycles. The race is organised by Bidiyah motors endurance team in cooperation with the directorate-general of tourism at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry," Oman's news agency ONA reported yesterday.
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Morocco won the 3rd Arab championship of kick boxing held in Nabeul, Tunisia, December 10-14, after harvesting 12 medals, including 6 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze.
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