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Riyadh: al-Harameen establishment desolved
The Saudi Arabian ministry of al-Awqaf and Islamic affairs yesterday desolved "al- Harameen charity foundation," one of the major charity societies and non- governmental associations in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 10/6/2004

King Mohammed VI: Morocco pins great hope on the Moroccan-Belgian partnership
In an address delivered on the occasion of an official dinner hosted Tuesday By Mohammed VI in the honor of King Albert II and Queen Paola of the Belgians, the sovereign expressed satisfaction at the friendship and cooperation relations between Morocco and Belgium in many areas. "A cooperation in which Belgium resolutely committed by contributing in the development efforts of the kingdom of Morocco," the sovereign said.
Morocco-Belgium, Politics, 10/6/2004

Syrian, Bahrain Foreign Ministers joint press conference on development
Bahrain's Foreign Minister Mohammed Bin Mubarak Al Khalifa said he conveyed a message from King Hamad Bin Issa Al Khalifa of Bahrain to President Bashar al-Assad on the existing cooperation between the two states, particularly under the current situations that require consultation.
Syria-Bahrain, Politics, 10/6/2004

Five headless bodies found, four leaders of the Iraqi police were assassinated, 71 Iraqis, killed, injured
On Monday evening the American planes raided al-Sader city after one American patrol was attacked in the same area. The two sides exchanged fire that resulted in killing one persons and injuring others. Citizens said they heard the explosions and exchanges fire until today at dawn.
Iraq, Military, 10/6/2004

Mubarak urged the Palestinian and Israeli sides to abide by the Roadmap; Hizb al-Karamah al-Arabia refused license
The Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak avoided in a televised speech broadcast yesterday on the occasion of the 31st anniversary of the October Liberation war of 1973 to indicate the continued Israeli occupation against north Gaza, noting that Cairo will continue efforts towards solving the Palestinian- Israeli crisis and to establish peace in Iraq and also to enhance its relations with Africa. He also talked about building a Middle East dominated by democracy.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 10/6/2004

Khatami urged Khartoum to challenge persons committing violence in Darfur
The Iranian president Muhammad Khatami said in Khartoum yesterday that he believes that the Sudanese government is able to solve the conflict in Darfur and vowed to provide political and humanitarian aids to finding a solution.
Sudan-Iran, Politics, 10/6/2004

Khartoum accuses rebels of escalating international pressures over Darfur
The Sudanese government accused the rebels of Darfur of attempting to intensify international pressure on Khartoum. Reacting to criticism from the UN over the continued violence in the district, the Sudanese foreign minister Mustafa Othman Ismael said that the rebels want to give a message to the international community that the situation is deteriorating and that the international community should continue placing pressure on the government of Sudan.
Sudan, Politics, 10/6/2004

On the new Ministerial reshuffle in Syria; Minister of Information Statement
Syria's Minister of Information Mahdi Dakhlallah said Monday's cabinet reshuffle in the government of Mohammad Naji Ottari proves the vivid political climate in Syria and the country's ability to achieve continued improvement.
Syria, Politics, 10/6/2004

Foreign Ministry statement on Annan's report on Syria, Lebanon
The statement added that Syria announces commitment to the document of the Lebanese National Pact ( Taif ) of 1989, particularly the articles related to the Syrian troops presence in Lebanon. Those troops have implemented the decisions of the Joint Military Committee as agreed between the two states, and lately, the Syrian troops redeployed their presence for the fifth time.
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 10/6/2004

Syria urges the UN Security Council to stop Israel's 'crimes'
Syria's Permanente Representative to the United Nations, Faisal Al-Miqdad, on Monday night called upon the UN Security Council to hold full responsibilities by taking measures "to halt crimes perpetrated by Israel against the unarmed Palestinians."
Syria-UN, Politics, 10/6/2004

More than 200 Arab writer at Frankfurt's exhibition; Schroeder rejects distortions of the image of Arabs, Muslim
The German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder and the secretary general of the Arab League Amr Moussa opened the International Frankfurt Book exhibition by a joint call against the attempt to distort the image of Arabs and Muslims in the world.
Regional-Germany, Politics, 10/6/2004

Morocco is by no means interested in 'the arms shopping spree that has seized Algeria', media
Morocco is by no means interested in "the arms shopping spree that has seized Algeria," said on Tuesday several Moroccan press outlets protesting the intoxication campaign conducted by Algerian newspapers.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 10/6/2004

After the US veto, Palestinians to bring the Israeli acts to the fourth Geneva convention
The Palestinian Authority deplored the US use of the veto against the draft Arab resolution at the UN Security Council to halt the Israeli operations in Gaza, expressing fears that Israel will use this veto to expand its attacks.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/6/2004

Continued Israeli attacks after the veto
Just hours after the American veto at the UN Security Council, the Israeli occupation army continued its bombardment of north Gaza. As a result two Palestinians were killed. A man and his son by the bombardment of the Israeli tanks of Jabalia camp.
Palestine-Israel, Military, 10/6/2004

Moroccan firms among Arab financial markets top 50
Moroccan firms were rated by "Dow Jones" among the top 50 firms operating in the Arab financial markets.
Morocco-Regional, Business, 10/6/2004


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Syria's President Bashar al-Assad received Bahrain's Foreign Minister Mohammed Bin Mubarak Al Khalifa and the accompanying delegation at the People's Palace on Tuesday. Go

The Syrian government has denied the news reported recently by the Algerian newspaper "Al Watan" on the creation in Damascus of a "solidarity committee with the Sahrawi people." Go

U.S. Near Eastern affairs deputy assistant, Scott Carpenter, said Monday the United States will continue to support the reforms instituted in Morocco, describing them as "very important." Go

Some 691 sheep are suffering from catarrhal fever, also known as Blue Tongue, in eight Moroccan provinces, with a mortality rate of 1.3%, the department of agriculture, rural development and fisheries said Tuesday. Go


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