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Sultan Qabous includes one woman in the Omani government
Omani official sources said that Sultan Qabous of Oman issued a decree stated to found a ministry for sport affairs and appoint a third woman in the new governmental formation.
Oman, Politics, 10/21/2004
Rafic Hariri quits, not to form a new government
The Lebanese prime minister Rafic Hariri submitted the resignation of his government to the Lebanese President Emil Lahoud who accepted it.
Lebanon, Politics, 10/21/2004
Jordanian opposition demands a new electoral law
The Jordanian opposition parties called for the adoption of a new election law based on quota list, stressing that the amendment of the election law constitutes the important entrance for the political development operation.
Jordan, Politics, 10/21/2004
Mrs. Asma al-Assad receives Honorary Doctorate in Archeology for the development of historical and archeological studies in Syria
Syria's First Lady Mrs. Asma al-Assad yesterday received an honorary doctorate in archeology for the development of historical and archeological studies and the preservation of Syria's cultural and historical heritage, from the prestigious University of Rome "La Sapienza," a renowned seat of science.
Syria, Local, 10/21/2004
UNSC Statement and speaker of the Lebanese parliament
Lebanese Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri denounced the UN Security Council statement on Lebanon.
Lebanon-UN, Politics, 10/21/2004
Mauritania: 26 military men arrested after two coupe attempts, released
The Mauritania official news agency said that 26 military men in Mauritania who were detained in the course of investigation in two failed coupe attempts, were released on Sunday.
Mauritania, Politics, 10/21/2004
African forces in Darfur
The African union said that it will start during the two next weeks deployment of additional forces exceeding 3,000 troops in Darfur district to the west of Sudan, amid news on approaching resumption of negotiations between al-Khartoum and the district's rebellions.
Sudan, Politics, 10/21/2004
Riyadh: one million persons to benefit from the nationality amending law
Riyadh expected that some one million of residents in Saudi Arabia to benefit from amending the nationalilty law, which permits within other conditions to give Saudi nationality to those who have been staying for ten years in the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia, Local, 10/21/2004
13 American soldiers injured in two explosions in Sameraa and Baghdad
A series of explosions hit different places in Iraq during the few past hours, the most violent of which took place in Sameraa city where at least 11 soldiers were injured.
Iraq-USA, Military, 10/21/2004
On the file of hostages in Iraq
Two Egyptian engineers kidnapped in Iraq one month ago from their office in Baghdad at the hands of armed groups were released on Wednesday evening.
Iraq, Local, 10/21/2004
Moussa calls on Moratinos to discuss the alliance of civilizations with him
The secretary general of the Arab league Amre Mousa has called on the Spanish foreign minister Miguel Moratinos to visit the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo in order to discuss Madrid's thinking towards establishing "a dialogue for alliance of civilizations" to fight terrorism.
Regional-Spain, Politics, 10/21/2004
Priest Zaour holds talks in Damascus
Priest Botrus Zaour, Spiritual Leader of the National Anglican Church in Damascus has underlined the Arab states' appreciation over the American Presbyterian Church's decision to boycott the American establishments that deal with Israel.
Syria, Politics, 10/21/2004
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Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa said Wednesday that the UN Security Council latest statement (on Syria and Lebanon) reflects interest of the Council in issues that are out of its original roles in preserving international peace and security.
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The Iraqi foreign minister Hoshyar Zeibari announced that the regional and international conference which will be held in Sharm Esh Sheikh resort by the end of November will be official and dedicated only to governments and will not be attended by any Iraqi political organizations.
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Spain's Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos on Wednesday announced before the Spanish Senate that the Spanish government has assigned him to present the project of establishing inter-cultural coalition to the Arab League.
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