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Damascus: Demographic difficulties obstruct border settlements with Jordan
Meetings of the "Syrian- Jordanian joint security committee" were concluded yesterday in Damascus without reaching a final settlement in the border file between the two states, according to well-informed Syrian sources.
Syria-Jordan, Politics, 10/14/2004
Jerome Bonnafont: Mubarak, Chirac discuss Middle East, Iraq, Iran,
"French President Jacques Chirac and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak discussed in Paris Wednesday developments in Iraq, "French Presidential spokesman Jerome Bonnafont said.
Egypt-France, Politics, 10/14/2004
Moratinos: Morocco should benefit of the most advanced status possible with EU
Visiting Spanish Foreign Minister, Miguel Angel Moratinos, said, in Tangier Wednesday, Morocco should benefit of the most advanced status possible in its relations with the European Union (EU).
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 10/14/2004
Sahara issue: Spain pleads for final solution acceptable by all parties
Visiting Spanish Foreign Minister, Miguel Angel Moratinos, pleaded, in Tangier Wednesday, for a final solution to the Sahara conflict, and for a settlement "acceptable" by all concerned parties.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 10/14/2004
List of co-sponsors of Algerian resolution on Moroccan Sahara rapidly falling apart, diplomats
The list of the co-sponsors of the Algerian resolution on the Moroccan Sahara dossier presented to the UN General Assembly fourth committee is rapidly falling apart, diplomatic sources said in New York on Tuesday.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 10/14/2004
Spain, working with France and U.S. for resolution on Sahara, Moratinos
Spanish Foreign Minister, Miguel Angel Moratinos, announced, on Wednesday, that his country is working in "consultation" with France and the United States for a resolution on the Sahara question, a resolution, he said, that is due to be adopted by the Security Council at the end of the month.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 10/14/2004
Al-Shara receives Palestinian counterpart, Shaath
Syria's Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara on Wednesday received Minister of the Palestinian Authority Foreign Affairs Nabil Shaath.
Syria-Palestine, Politics, 10/14/2004
Jordanian King confers with two Iraqi ministers
The Jordanian king Abdullah II stressed during his meeting in Amman yesterday with the Iraqi minister of the interior Falah al-Naqib and the minister of defense Hazim al-Shalaan the need to halt the cycle of violence in Iraq so as to be able to make the elections in the country.
Jordan-Iraq, Politics, 10/14/2004
A difference in al-Ummah party over the government, EU delegation looms of sanctions against Khartoum
The Dutch foreign minister Bernard Pot who visited Sudan yesterday on top of an EU delegation said that Khartoum has failed to ensuring enough security for civilians in Darfur but he said that the Sudanese government has adopted " an open and positive position" to reach a solution in the district.
Sudan, Politics, 10/14/2004
Lahoud confers with American Delegation
Lebanese President Emile Lahoud said on Wednesday that the just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East ensures stability and security, adding events had proven that force couldn't be the resolution.
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 10/14/2004
Two Lebanese hostages in Iraq are released
The al-Tawhid Wal-Jihad group in Iraq on Wednesday released two Lebanese who were kidnapped since 27 days. Sharbel Karim al-Haj and Aram Nalbidian said they were released after the kidnappers were assured that they are not working for the American forces.
Iraq, Politics, 10/14/2004
Fahmy discusses in Bucharest Egypt's gas supplies to Romania
Egypt's Minister of Petroleum Sameh Fahmy, currently visiting Romania, agreed with the Romanian Deputy Premier and Minister of Economy and Trade to form a joint group to be in charge of preparing a study on the best ways to provide Romania with the Egyptian natural gas.
Egypt-Romania, Economics, 10/14/2004
Allawi calls for handing over al-Zarqawi
At a time when negotiations between the Interim Iraqi government and the people of Falluja achieved big strides, the prime minister of the interim Iraqi government Eyad Allawi threatened to launch a military operation against the city if it will not hand over Musab al-Zarqawi and his group.
Iraq, Politics, 10/14/2004
Confrontations expanded in Iraq, vagueness overwhelms Falluja
Medical sources in al-Ramadi city to the west of Baghdad said that the outcome of confrontations that took place in the city between the American forces and gunmen reached three killed men and 12 wounded.
Iraq, Military, 10/14/2004
Egypt discusses link to Sinai explosions for detainees in Libya
One Egyptian official having connection to current investigations over the Sinai explosions said that the Egyptian authorities is looking into the possibility of the involvement of 17 persons suspects of being involved with al-Qaida organization -- detained over illegally entering Libya for carrying out the explosions.
Egypt-Libya, Politics, 10/14/2004
Moussa: AL to help women obtain ID cards
Arab League (AL) Secretary General Amr Moussa yesterday called for a nationwide campaign to help Arab women obtain identity cards.
Regional, Culture, 10/14/2004
Syrian army official: Israel is the reason behind differences with US
Under the patronage of the General Commander of the Syrian Army and Armed Forces, President Bashar al-Assad, a new batch of the Military Air College students was graduated on Wednesday.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 10/14/2004
British Ambassador in Beirut and relations with Syria
British Ambassador in Beirut James Watt said on Wednesday that his country always seeks to have positive and constructive relations with Syria.
Syria-UK, Politics, 10/14/2004
Palestinian girl shot while at UN school in Gaza Strip dies of injuries
Just two months shy of her 10th birthday, Ghadeer Jaber Mokheimer died yesterday of injuries sustained when, sitting in a United Nations school, she was hit by gunfire from an Israeli military position in the Gaza Strip, the UN relief agency helping Palestinians reported.
Palestine-Israel, Military, 10/14/2004
Three Palestinians killed in Gaza, continued Israeli aggressions
Palestinian medical sources said that Ramzi Abu Ahafqa ( 24 year old), one member of Ezz Eddine al-Qassam groups was killed in an Israeli raid against Beit Lahia.
Palestine-Israel, Military, 10/14/2004
Israeli maneuvers in Negev
The maneuvers showed new exercises on fighting inside the cities, in parallel to the old Israeli practices on fighting, and the Israeli forces destroyed "Syrian fortifications" before the occupation of a Palestinian town in which a tableau was raised showing the Palestinian President smiling.
Regional-Israel, Politics, 10/14/2004
Mubarak and Chirac inaugurate Glory of Pharaohs exhibition in Paris
Egypt's Presidents Hosni Mubarak and France's Jacques Chirac Wednesday co- inaugurated the "Glory of the Pharaohs" exhibition at the Arab World Instiaute.
Egypt-France, Local, 10/14/2004
Iraq restores back its vote at the UN
Officials at the UN said on Tuesday that Iraq has restored back its vote in the international organization after the UN General Assembly has realized that this country can not afford its due fees due to reasons beyond its control.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 10/14/2004
King of Morocco inquires about anti-illiteracy programs in mosques
Morocco's King Mohammed VI, visited Wednesday Mohammed V mosque in Tangier to inquire about the anti-illiteracy program organized in several mosques in the kingdom, under the aegis of the Habous (endowments) and Islamic Affairs Ministry.
Morocco, Education, 10/14/2004
Oil prices increase to USD 53.65 per barrel
The price of crude oil in New York increased to $ 53.65 half an hour from closing the dealing session in the futures market, recording a new increase.
Regional, Economics, 10/14/2004
Syria has attracted 6 million visitors in 12 months
Minister of Tourism Saadallah Agha al-Qalaa on Wednesday announced the total number of Arab and foreign tourists that entered into Syria during the last twelve months has reached at 6 million visitors.
Syria, Economics, 10/14/2004
Many mummies and artifacts discovered by French team in Al-Monira
The French team excavating at Kharga Oasis have made an archaeological discovery 8 kilometers from Al-Monira village.
Egypt-France, Local, 10/14/2004
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Yesterday's story on Somalia confused Somaliland with puntland. Correction made. Sorry about the error.
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Each of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and Lebanon announced that Friday is the first day of the holy month of Ramadan. The specialized religious authorities of monitoring the Crescent in the seven said countries said that Thursday, the 30th of Shaaban ( Hijra Calender ) and therefore Friday, October 15th is the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.
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King Mohammed VI of Morocco received Wednesday in the northern city of Tangier Spanish Foreign Minister, Miguel Angel Moratinos.
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Lebanese Speaker of the Parliament Nabih Berri called on the international community to launch a political and human move to halt the Israeli aggression on the Palestinian people. "Confining the international stance to prevent the condemnation of terrorism practiced by Israel makes the UN and its organizations ineffective," Berri said in his messages.
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"The agenda for the international conference on Iraq has not yet been decided," said Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak.
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A meeting of experts will be held soon in Rabat to examine the establishment of a Tanger- Nouadhibou -Dakar sea link, announced in Dakar Tuesday, Senegalese sea economy minister, Djibo Leyti Ka.
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Morocco send Tuesday a new aid to Senegal, consisting of 103,000 litres of pesticides, to back the West African country's efforts to stop locust invasion and preserve crops.
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