Maher: Partnership initiative responds to our observations; Libya separates the Maghreb people from the Arab world
The Libyan Presidency of the Arab Maghreb federation yesterday considered itself not obliged to abide by the partnership initiative approved by the G-8 summit in the USA last week on reforms and democracy in the Arab world by announcing that there is " no relations between the Arab Maghreb " and what is known the " Middle East region," at a time when the Egyptian foreign minister Ahmed Maher considered that the initiative " responded to many of the Egyptian observations."
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 6/14/2004
Some 12 Iraqis were killed in a booby trapped car explosion
One American soldier was killed and two others injured when an explosion took place on a road near al-Taji city to the north of Baghdad. An American military spokesman said the explosion was followed by fire exchange during which one of the attackers was killed.
Iraq, Military, 6/14/2004
Two hostages released in Iraq
Two hostages held in Iraq were released on Sunday. One is Egyptian and the second is Turkish. A mediator who asked to be anonymous said that he had held talks with persons close to the group which kidnapped the groups and is mediating to release them without giving other details.
Iraq, Military, 6/14/2004
Morocco made significant progress in access to basic education, conference
In spite of last decades' high demography growth, Morocco scored significant progress in access to basic education, as the schooling rate of 6-11 children was estimated at 92% in 2002-2003 against 68,6% in 1997-1998.
Morocco, Education, 6/14/2004
Amman denies the expulsion of a Jordanian delegation from Jenin
The spokeswoman for the Jordanian government Asmaa al-Khuder on Saturday denied news that a Jordanian delegation was forced to leave the Palestinian town of Jenin under the threat of members of al-Aqsa group of the Fatah Movement.
Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 6/14/2004
Morocco regrets resignation of James Baker, recalls laudable, sincere efforts
The kingdom of Morocco learned "with regret" the resignation of James Baker as the United Nations' special envoy for the Sahara, recalling "his laudable and sincere efforts" to settle the issue over the Moroccan Sahara.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 6/14/2004
Algeria; al-Salafeyah group announces war on foreigners
"Al- Salafeyah group for al-Dawaa and al-Qital ( call and fighting )" in Algeria which is suspected to have links to al-Qaida organization announced yesterday it had approved to launch attacks against non Muslim foreigners and the western economic interests in the country.
Algeria, Politics, 6/14/2004
Calls to harmonize fiscal systems in Maghreb states
A group of Maghreban experts examined here Friday means to harmonize fiscal systems of the states member of the regional grouping (UMA- Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Mauritania and Libya), and consolidation of cooperation between them in fields such as statistics, customs and insurance.
Maghreb, Local, 6/14/2004
Archaeologists in Egypt unearth 5,000-year-old necropolis with 20 tombs
Minister of Culture Farouk Hosni announced that the Australian archaeological mission working in Ezbit El-Walda area have unearthed a 5,000-year-old necropolis with 20 well-preserved tombs in that site just outside Cairo.
Egypt, Local, 6/14/2004
|
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
|
