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Al-Assad made assurances on Mubarak's health; An agreement to help the Iraqi people
During his short visit to Cairo yesterday, where he had met with President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad underlined the " importance of supporting the Iraqi people to preserving their territorial integrity, sovereignty, independence and security. A matter which is positively reflected on the security and stability of the region."
Egypt-Syria, Politics, 7/28/2004
Sudan intends to release al-Turabi and party members
A high ranking Sudanese official said that the government intends to release the leader of the People's Congress party Hassan al-Turabi, who is detained under the charge of provoking Darfur's rebellions. Al-Turabi is now in hospital.
Sudan, Politics, 7/28/2004
Opposition criticizes performance of the government, parliament ministerial reshuffle in Mauritania covers 9 bags
President of Mauritania Weld Seidi Ahmad al-Taye on Sunday evening removed nine ministers from the government of his prime minister al-Saghir Weld Imbark from their posts to replace them by nine new ministers.
Mauritania, Politics, 7/28/2004
Allawi in Saudi Arabia
The Iraqi prime minister Eyad Allawi started yesterday a visit to Saudi Arabia which lasts for two days in the course of his regional tour aiming at normalizing Arab relations with Iraq. He is due to meet today ( Wednesday) in Jeddah with the US secretary of state Colin Powell who arrived in Cairo yesterday in the beginning of his tour in the region.
Saudi Arabia-Iraq, Politics, 7/28/2004
Allawi: Iraq is always keen for best relations with Syria
Iraqi Prime Minister Eyad Allawi said "Iraq and Syria are sisterly countries and what harms Iraq, harms Syria too," adding "We have always been keen on best relations and cooperation with Syria."
Iraq-Syria, Politics, 7/28/2004
Turkish Consulate in Lattakia is opened
Senior Syrian and Turkish officials and diplomats on Monday evening celebrated the opening of the second Turkish consulate in Syria to boost bilateral relations between Damascus and Ankara.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 7/28/2004
News on al-Ammari resignation, Zarhouni appointed as defense minister
It has become almost evident that the Algerian army chief of staff lt. Gen. Muhammad al-Ammari has quit his post. A matter which used to be mere rumors during the past days.
Algeria, Politics, 7/28/2004
Allawi distances himself from statements of his defense minister on Iran; Iraqi national congress opens Saturday
It was announced officially yesterday in Baghdad that the Iraqi national congress will start its works next Saturday in spite of the request by the UN to postpone it for one month and looming by the Interim Iraqi President Ghazi Ojeil Elyawer to the possibility of postponing it for one or two weeks, while the Iraqi Interim prime minister Eyadd Allawi distanced himself from statements made by the Iraqi defense minister Hazem al-Shalaan who described Iran as Iraq's first enemy. A matter which was regretted by Tehran.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 7/28/2004
Washington rules out military option on Sudan; sanctions are before the UN Security Council
The Sudanese government has announced a state of general political and strategic alert in all its governmental departments and vowed to strongly resist any plans to send international forces to Darfur. A matter which was ruled out by the US secretary of state Colin Powell whose country is expected to call within hours for voting over a draft resolution imposing sanctions on Khartoum despite the objection of several countries of the Security Council to that.
Sudan-USA, Politics, 7/28/2004
Moratinos convinced 'Sahara conflict blocks Maghreban Union'
Spanish Foreign Minister, Miguel Angel Moratinos, voiced conviction that the three-decade long "Sahara conflict blocks the Maghreb Union."
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 7/28/2004
Abul Gheit requests clarifications about Israeli minister's statment on Al-Aqsa Mosque
Egypt's Foreign Minister Ahmad Abul-Gheit asked the Egyptian embassy in Tel Aviv to get clarifications from the Israeli officials on statements by an Israeli Minister on possible attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 7/28/2004
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Sheikh of al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo, Muhammad Sayyed Tantawi strongly condemned the threats of one of the Israeli radical groups to destroy the holy mosque of Aqsa in the occupied Jerusalem, adding those threats are unacceptable.
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King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Tuesday held phone talks with King of Spain, Juan Carlos I, and Spanish Prime Minister, Jose Luis Zapatero. The two reiterated will to reinforce dialogue and concerted action at the service of international and regional peace and security.
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The State Higher Security Court on Tuesday held a session to interrogate some people accused of taking part in acts of riots and sabotage which took place in Dummar district, near Damascus.
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The US yesterday issued a warning to its citizens in the country regarding their security situation. The warning which was circulated via the e-mail and published on the website of the embassy said that " with the detention of persons in Kuwait over suspected activities against the American army in Kuwait and Iraq, the embassy wants to remind all American citizens to be cautious towards their security conditions all the time around."
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