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Two Saudi women to join municipal elections
Two Saudi women yesterday announced they intend to be nominated for the first municipal elections in February, 2004 in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 9/22/2004
Lebanon links Syrian withdrawal to the situation in the region
The Lebanese minister of defense Mahmoud Hammoud announced that the complete withdrawal of the Syrian forcers from Lebanon will be made after ending the Israeli occupation of all Arab territories.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 9/22/2004
Reform is on top of the agenda of the National Democratic Party in Egypt
Works of the second conference of the ruling National Democratic Party in Egypt started yesterday morning. Its three-day agenda topped by the issue of reform.
Egypt, Politics, 9/22/2004
American energy secretary considers visiting Tripoli
The US energy secretary Spencer Abraham said he thinks "seriously" of accepting an invitation he had received on Monday to visit Tripoli.
Libya-USA, Politics, 9/22/2004
Europe discusses lifting the sanctions from Libya
The European Union announced yesterday that it is discussing lifting the sanctions partially from Libya and added it inclined towards alleviating the weapons embargo to this country. This was upon the US announcement ending trade embargo on Tripoli.
Libya-European Union, Politics, 9/22/2004
Syrian Lieut. Gen Turkmani and the redeployment in Lebanon
Syria's Defence Minister Lieut. Gen. Hassan Turkmani discussed with Lebanon's President Emile Lahoud the redeployment of the Syrian troops working in Lebanon.
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 9/22/2004
Al-Shara to meet with Powell today
A meeting will be held at the headquarters of the UN between the US secretary of state Colin Powell and his Syrian counterpart Farouk al-Shara on the sideline of the UN General Assembly meeting. The meeting was the first of its kind between the two countries since the deterioration of bilateral relations following the war on Iraq.
Syria-USA, Politics, 9/22/2004
Last impediments before the Syria- EU association agreement removed
The European Union announce yesterday it has initially agreed with Syria on September 15 on the precise formula of the article pertinent banning the dissemination of the mass destruction weapons in the European Association Agreement (AA) between the two sides.
Syria-European Union, Politics, 9/22/2004
Addressing UN Assembly, Annan urges nations to restore respect for rule of law
Decrying what he described as "shameless" disregard for the rule of law around the globe, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan yesterday urged world leaders gathered at the General Assembly to do everything within their power to restore respect for the fundamental principles of law -- in domestic affairs, as well as on the international arena.
Regional-UN, Politics, 9/22/2004
King Mohammed VI calls for reform, invigoration of UN working methods, organs
King Mohammed VI of Morocco called in New York Tuesday for the reform and invigoration of the working methods and organs of the United Nations Organization to be able to "manage the current international situation, in a peaceful and civilized way."
Morocco-UN, Politics, 9/22/2004
Khartoum studies the increase in the number of observers in Darfur, denies fighting eruption
Sudan's deputy foreign minister Najib al-Kheir Abdul Wahab said that Khartoum will negotiate with the African union to increase number of the observers of the cease fire agreement working in Darfur to the west of Sudan.
Sudan-Regional, Politics, 9/22/2004
AL delegation to Sudan; denial of obstructing aid
The AL assistant secretary general for political affairs Ahmad Bin Hali said that the AL is making contacts with various Sudanese sides concerned with the Darfur crisis in order to reach a peaceful settlement for the crisis.
Sudan-Regional, Politics, 9/22/2004
Al-Zarqawi group assassinates the second American hostage
An Islamic website on the Internet issued a statement for al-Tawhid Wal Jihad group which is led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in which it claimed responsibility for the killing of the second American hostage held by it after the end of the period of time set to respond to their demands to release Iraqi detained women. In the American jails in Iraq.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/22/2004
Powell says insurgency in Iraq must be defeated
US Secretary of State Colin Powell reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to confronting the insurgency in Iraq and supporting the Iraqi interim government's efforts to hold elections by January 2005.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/22/2004
Sahara issue: King reiterates Morocco's readiness to cooperate for political solution guaranteeing territorial integrity
Morocco's King Mohammed VI reiterated Tuesday Morocco's readiness to "cooperate with the United Nations and all the parties concerned" to achieve "a final, negotiated political solution" to the Sahara issue, "which guarantees the sovereignty, national unity and territorial integrity of Morocco."
Morocco, Politics, 9/22/2004
Kuwaiti paper: SA's recognition of 'SADR' harms its own ideals
The Kuwaiti daily " Assiyassa al Kowe•tiya" commented Monday that South Africa's recognition of the self-proclaimed Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic "SADR" harms the ideals defended by its historic leader Nelson Mandela.
Morocco-South Africa, Politics, 9/22/2004
Terrorists planned to blow up the Italian embassy in Beirut
The ministry of the interior in Lebanon announced yesterday that a " terrorist group " led by one member of fleeing group in al-Denieh, who is hiding in Ein al-Helweh, was preparing for blowing up foreign embassies and interests including the Italian embassy in Beirut.
Lebanon-Italy, Local, 9/22/2004
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Lebanese President Emile Lahoud said on Tuesday if peace in the Middle East will be achieved, there would be no need to the UN Security Council resolution No. 1559.
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Syria's President Bashar al-Assad received on Tuesday Iranian Minister of Islamic Guidance and Culture Masjed Jame'i and an accompanying delegation. Talks during the meeting dealt with the importance of culture in life of individuals and societies.
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Jordanian Finance Minister Mohammad Abu Hammour on Tuesday discussed with Syrian Deputy Finance Minister Mohammed Khider al-Sayed relations of cooperation between the two states, particularly in field of managing the financial policy, developing and modernizing taxes management.
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In a speech to the 59th General Assembly, President George W. Bush urged nations to show their commitment to democracy by supporting Afghanistan and Iraq as they face increased terrorist attacks aimed at undermining upcoming elections. Bush says the United States "will stand with the people of Afghanistan and Iraq until their hopes of freedom and security are fulfilled."
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