| Today's Headlines:
We are looking for sales & marketing representatives in different countries. Apply now!
King 'proud' of Morocco's reforms, in particular Family Code, interview
Morocco's King Mohammed VI of Morocco said he was "proud" of the reforms he undertook in Morocco since his enthronement almost five years ago, in particular the reform of the former "Mudawana" (Family law) which has been replaced by the so-called "Family Code."
Morocco, Politics, 5/14/2004
Syrian premier confers with Turkish Justice Minister on bilateral relations
Syria's Premier Naji Otari Thursday received Turkish Justice Minister Cemil Cicek and an accompanying delegation.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 5/14/2004
Mrs. Asmaa al-Assad meets with the delegation of the Arab- American Antidiscrimination committee
Syria's First Lady, Asmaa al-Assad, has met with the delegation representing the Arab- American Antidiscrimination Committee ADC. Discussions during the meeting dealt with means of enhancing contacts, meetings and relations between the Arabs and the Americans and ways and methods of dealing with Arab sides concerned to further accelerate interaction between the Arab and American people.
Syria-USA, Politics, 5/14/2004
Morocco, Algeria resolved to encourage 'business partnership'
Morocco and Algeria, "aware of the numerous opportunities of trade and partnership provided by their respective economies," have voiced resolve to encourage "business partnership" between the two countries' private sectors.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 5/14/2004
Burns: we have no interests to prescribe reforms
The US under secretary of state for the Middle East affairs William Burns said yesterday in Algeria that the USA has no interests in prescribing " reforms ' in this region.
Regional-USA, Politics, 5/14/2004
Syria underlines the need of maintaining a dialogue with US
Syria on Thursday stressed the importance of dialogue with the United States of America saying it would avert the region dangers of chaos and risks in light of Israel's provocative role in the Middle East.
Syria-USA, Politics, 5/14/2004
Confrontations continue in Magadishu
Witnesses said that more than 17 persons were killed and other 25 wounded on Thursday in the Somali capital Magadishu during confrontations between warring militias and this resulted in increasing the number of killing to 46 since the beginning of the acts of violence on Monday.
Somalia, Politics, 5/14/2004
Libya stops weapons deals with countries criticized by Washington
Libya has announced it had stopped all deals pertaining to weapons with countries presumed to deal with the weapons of mass destruction. In a statement broadcast by the Libyan news agency, Libya said that Tripoli will not deal with any weapons or military services with countries considered a source of huge concern in the field of deploying such type of weapons.
Libya-Regional, Politics, 5/14/2004
Rumsfeld in Abu Ghreib prison: Arab media publishes lies
The US defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld who arrived in Iraq yesterday in a sudden visit during which he inspected Abu Ghrieb prison, told reporters who traveled with him from Washington to Baghdad " we are careful that the detainees are treated properly and our soldiers to have a good conduct."
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/14/2004
Rumsfeld meets leaders of his forces in Baghdad, visits Abu Ghreib
The US defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld met upon his arrival yesterday in Baghdad in a sudden visit with senior US military officers.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/14/2004
Israeli forces kill 16 Palestinians, occupation searches for remains of its killed soldiers in Rafah
The number of Palestinians killed in Rafah as a result of bombardment and military operation by the Israeli forces in Rafah to the south of Gaza since yesterday at dawn resulted in killing 16 after the death of one Palestinian because of his wounds earlier in the day and the killing of additional two by the fire of the occupation soldiers in Rafah camp.
Palestine-Israel, Military, 5/14/2004
More news from today
|
Advertise on ArabicNews.com. MyFlowers.com sold more than $2700 of flowers in one month advertising on ArabicNews.com! Make your company, and products a success. Special rate for new and small business. Inquire!Advertising Info
Short Takes:
Lebanese Premier Rafic Hariri Thursday called on Israel to withdraw from the occupied Syrian Golan and to implement UN resolutions which call for settling the situation in the Middle East and establishing an independent Palestinian state. Hariri, in a press conference in Istanbul ending a two-day visit to Turkey, described the relations between Turkey and Arab states as very positive, adding there are continuous efforts to enhance these relations.
Go
President Hosni Mubarak said that the upcoming Arab summit would adopt powerful resolutions and firm stances.
Go
Secretary General of the National Democratic Party and Information Minister Safwat El Sherif said a great development was achieved as regards women's getting the same rights as men during the era of President Hosni Mubarak, citing establishment of the National Council for Women (NCW).
Go
US assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs, William Burns, said, in Algiers Thursday, Algeria encourages the leaders of Morocco and Algeria to work together with UN chief's personal envoy, James Baker, to jointly seek a political solution to the Sahara issue that serves the interests of all sides.
Go
Morocco's King Mohammed VI received Thursday US assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs, William Burns, who arrived in Morocco after a brief visit to Algeria.
Go
Syria's Education Minister Ali Sa'd on Thursday discussed with rector of Agha Khan University, Shams Qassem Laka, several educational issues, in addition to activating means of cooperation and coordination between the two sides.
Go
|
