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Kuwait interrogates mosques Imams on the question of al-Jihad in Iraq
The Kuwaiti security authorities addressed a memorandum to the attorney general demanding investigation with several mosques Imams under the accusation of " provoking for Jihad " and embracing a " disbelieving thinking."
Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 8/7/2004
Jordanian ministry of interior threatens to bring members of anti- normalization committee to judiciary
The pace of crisis was escalated between the Jordanian government and the vocational trade Unions on the background of accusing the trade union committee of resisting normalization with Israel.
Jordan, Politics, 8/7/2004
Following a stop in Beirut during which he met with Berri, al-Seistani in London for medical treatment
The Shiite clergy Ayatullah al-Auzma Ali al-Seistani arrived in London for medical treatment after he had " simple heart problem." This was in a trip in which he stopped in Beirut for hours during which he had met with the speaker of the Lebanese parliament Nabih Berri.
Iraq-Lebanon, Politics, 8/7/2004
Turkish prime minister for boosting relations with Syria
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdongan has announced that he is going to visit Syria soon, and his government is determined to develop relations with Syria and neighboring countries.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 8/7/2004
Sudanese opposition calls for negotiated solution
Two Sudanese opposition parties stressed that the solution in Darfur district will not be militarily, rather political through negotiations between the central government and the rebels.
Sudan, Politics, 8/7/2004
Yemeni army mops up Marran, number of killing tolls 500, Sanaa vows to end al-Houthi rebellion today
The Yemeni forces announced yesterday it controlled various areas in Marran mountains in Saadah province to the north west of Yemen during violent clashes with the supporters of the Shiite Zeidi clergy Hussein Bader Eddine al-Houthi that resulted in killing more than 500 persons, and vowed to end al-Houthi rebellion within the few coming hours.
Yemen, Politics, 8/7/2004
Contradictory reports over the number of killing in the confrontations; Iraqi police confirmed controlling the situation in Najaf
The office of the director general of the Iraqi police in Najaf stressed that things were under control and life returned to normal after two days of violent confrontations.
Iraq, Military, 8/7/2004
Three Palestinians killed in the West Bank, Gaza, a detente at Rafah crossing
News reports in Gaza said that the Israeli forces killed one Palestinian and injured another and then detained him when it opened fire at a group of workers seemed to be trying to cross from Sofia crossing to the east of Rafah city late evening yesterday.
Palestine-Israel, Military, 8/7/2004
Aleppo hosts annual Silk- Khan Festival
Aleppo Governor Osama Adi on Friday opened The Days of the Silk Khan Festival which was organized by Aleppo Governorate in cooperation with Aleppo Chamber of Commerce and Yaman Est. for Exhibitions.
Syria, Local, 8/7/2004
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Lebanese Minister of State Abdul-Rahim Morad has stressed the importance of complete coordination with Syria, pointing out to Syria's contribution to the security and stability in Lebanon at a time when he Israeli enemy is targeting Lebanon.
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Egypt's Information Minister Mamdouh El-Beltagui has categorically denied that Egyptian media would be privatized.
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Speaker of People's Assembly, Mahmoud al-Abrash returned home after paying a 6-day visit to Belarus during which he held talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Chairman of the House of Representatives Vadim Popov and Chairman of Republican Council Gennadij Novitski.
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