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Syria Muslim Brothers ask for investigating Hama's incidents
The banned Muslim Brothers groups in Syria on Thursday called for making a judicial independent investigation in order to disclose facts pertaining to incidents that took place in the 1980s where thousands of the groups members were killed in Hama to the north of the capital Damascus.
Syria, Politics, 12/17/2004
Tightened security measures in Riyadh, Jeddah in precaution of a protest demonstration
The Saudi security forces were deployed yesterday intensively in the Saudi capital Riyadh and in Jeddah in precaution for demonstrations called for by one Islamic opposition movement in exile.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 12/17/2004
Syria refutes American accusations about the border with Iraq
"These accusations are to delude the public opinion, mainly in Iraq, over the truth of the Syrian position which is keen on Iraq's stability and security and to pass the upcoming electorate process in success and that includes all sons of Iraq," the sources said.
Syria-USA, Politics, 12/17/2004
Morocco's commitment to Human rights, a 'model' in the region, Canadian NGO
Morocco's efforts to promote human right have been described as a "model" by Canadian human rights organization "Rights and Democracy " which works for the consolidation of the democratic institutions and the promotion of the human rights in Canada and in the world.
Morocco-Regional, Politics, 12/17/2004
Hearing on past human rights abuses in Morocco to start next week
These hearings, organized by the Commission, set up last January to look into cases of "disappearance" and arbitrary detention which occurred between 1956 and 1999, will be open to national and foreign journalists and non-governmental organizations and will be broadcast on national radio and television.
Morocco, Politics, 12/17/2004
Qathafi: Turkey is the Trojan horse of Muslims in the EU
Al-Qathafi questioned "I know that the Americans and the Israelis said that Abu Ammar (Yasser Arafat) was the problem when he was alive. Abu Ammar died. so will peace be attained." He answered " No, I address this question to whom they said that Abu Ammar was the problem. The ball is now in their court."
Libya-Regional, Politics, 12/17/2004
In a new tape alleged for al-Qaida leader: Bin laden blames Riyadh, Arab regimes
A new tape presumed to be for the leader of al-Qaida organization Osama Bin Laden commended the recent attack against the American consulate in Jeddah and held the Saudi authorities the responsibility for all problems the kingdom suffers.
Regional, Politics, 12/17/2004
Yemeni official on Syria's regional policy
Yemeni Presidential Advisor, Hasan Macci, said Thursday the Syrian policy is very successful in dealing with the national and international issues in spite of different pressures Syria is exposed to.
Yemen-Syria, Politics, 12/17/2004
Elyawer expects millions of US dollars to affect the elections; occupation: Izzat al-Douri leads resistance from Syria
The Interim Iraqi prime minister Eyad Allawi accused Damascus of hosting "wanted elements" including half brother for the toppled Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, assuming the leadership of "terrorist operations" in Iraq, while the occupation's leadership talked about the toppled Vice President Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, which he said leads the Iraqi resistance from Syria.
Iraq-Regional, Politics, 12/17/2004
Qaddoumi blames US for not solving Palestine issue
Chairman of the Palestinian Liberation Organization Political Department, Farouk Qaddoumi, has stressed that the measures taken by the United States are the main obstacle that stand in the way of solving the Palestinian issue.
Palestine-USA, Politics, 12/17/2004
Three Palestinians killed, Abbas is persistent on his position
News reports in Gaza said that one Palestinian was killed yesterday at dawn by the bullets of the Israeli soldiers as he was trying to sneak to Nister Hazani settlement to the west of Khan Younis. Saraya al-Quds (al-Quds groups) claimed responsibility for the operation noting that the killed man is called Muhammad al-Awaj.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/17/2004
King Mohammed VI never asked to visit South Africa, Minister
Benabdellah added that Morocco was aspiring that South Africa plays a positive role in finding a final and negotiated political solution to the Sahara issue "instead of being a broker."
Morocco-South Africa, Politics, 12/17/2004
Amnesty International: African union failed in achieving security in Darfur
In a statement on Thursday, the Amnesty International accused the African Union mission which supervises the cease fire in Darfur of failure, noting that it has not succeeded in protecting the civilians and controlling attacks in this district which is situated to the west of Sudan.
Sudan, Politics, 12/17/2004
Attorney general in Egypt denies Rev. wife embracing Islam
The attorney general in Egypt advisor Maher Abdul Wahid denied that the wife of one Reverend, had embraced Islam. The case which provoked Christian objections in Egypt recently.
Egypt, Local, 12/17/2004
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Visiting King Mohammed VI of Morocco and President Leonel Fernandez of the Dominican Republic have voiced resolve to boost bilateral relations at a meeting in Santo Domingo Wednesday evening.
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Speaker of the People's Assembly, Mahmoud Abrash opened yesterday a new site for the assembly on the Internet. The site which has been a result of cooperation between the assembly and the UN. Development Program in Damascus, aims at supporting the institutional capabilities of the assembly in restructuring, rehabilitation and development of its library.
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Visiting Chief of Staff of the Spanish Army, Felix Sanz Roldan, said, in Rabat Thursday, the goal of his visit to Morocco is to "continue the consolidation of relations" between the Spanish armed Forces and the Moroccan Royal Army Forces (FAR).
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The UN Security Council yesterday unanimously adopted Resolution 1578 whereby the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observation Force UNDOF in the occupied Golan was extended to another six month's period.
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The Jewish community of Morocco organized, in Taroudant Tuesday, in the Ribi David Ben Baroukh Cemetry in Aghzouba Hammou, (province of Taroudant), its religious "Moussem" (festival) celebrated annually for more than 70 years now.
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