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Following Washington, the UN, Britain freeze assets of the Saudi Islamic movement for reforms
The British government decided yesterday to freeze the assets of the opposition Saudi Islamic Movement For Reforms, just one day after the UN Security Council approved similar sanctions against the chairman of the movement Saad al-Faqih and enrolled his name on the so-called terrorism list.
Saudi Arabia-UN, Politics, 12/25/2004
Libyan press strongly criticize Saudi Arabia
The Libyan press on Friday launched strong criticism against Saudi Arabia because of its decision to summon its ambassador in Tripoli and to expel the Libyan ambassador in Riyadh, describing Saudi Arabia as "the kingdom of darkness" ruled by Abu Jahel.
Libya-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 12/25/2004
Bethlehem celebrates Christmas amid sadness, besiege
The occupied city of Bethlehem in the West Bank has been witnessing an atmosphere overwhelmed by sadness while celebrating Christmas because of the continued Israeli occupation, the besiege and building the wall of separation.
Palestine, Culture, 12/25/2004
Japanese diplomat: Egypt's African, Arab position should win it permanent UNSC seat
Egypt's distinguished position in Africa and the Arab states should win it a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council, a senior Japanese diplomat said.
Egypt-Japan, Politics, 12/25/2004
Conference for reforming education in the Arab states
Nine Arab research centers have launched an initiative for reforming education in the Arab states. The event was carried out in collaboration with a group of European and American research centers.
Regional, Education, 12/25/2004
Kharrazi in Lebanon highlights Syrian-Lebanese-Iranian consultation
Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi stressed importance of consultation and coordination among Syria, Lebanon and Iran in light of the current developments on the regional arena.
Lebanon-Iran, Politics, 12/25/2004
Turkey's officials highlight relations with Syria
Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday emphasized the ought to continue developing and strengthening the positive ties between Syria and Turkey.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 12/25/2004
Peace agreement on southern Sudan expected next month
A mediator in the inter-Sudanese peace talks announced that the Sudanese Vice President Ali Othman Taha and the leader of the southern rebels movement John Garang will continue their talks during the Christmas in order to reach a comprehensive agreement before the end of the year.
Sudan, Politics, 12/25/2004
Calls to postpone Iraqi elections; trials of Saddam, aides
al-Sader called each of Israel, the USA and Britain of being behind the bloody attacks against Najaf and Karbala city last Sunday which resulted in killing 66 civilians and injuring other 200, noting that "these terrorist countries want to set the fire of sedition so as to get themselves out of their dilemma."
Iraq, Politics, 12/25/2004
Rumsfeld tour in Iraq, expresses confidenece
The bloody events in Iraq coincided with a round carried out with the US defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld in each of Musil, Tikrit and Falluja which he said was decided beforehand and its objective is to extend thanks to the American forces on the occasion of the Christmas.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 12/25/2004
Member of the Muslim Scholars Commission killed in Iraq
Iraqi security and medical sources said that four Iraqis including a six year old child were killed and other 11, including two of the national guards were injured in various incidents took place in the north of Baghdad.
Iraq, Military, 12/25/2004
Eight killed in Baghdad, Rumsfeld sends new forces
A fuel truck explosion, presumed to be booby trapped in the residential al-Mansour quarters in Baghdad resulted in killing 8 persons and injuring at least 20.
Iraq-USA, Military, 12/25/2004
Lahoud held meetings on local, Arab issues
President Emile Lahoud of Lebanon and Secretary General of the Syrian-Lebanese Higher Council Nasri Khouri on Friday discussed the Syrian-Lebanese relations and action of the general secretariat of the Council.
Lebanon, Economics, 12/25/2004
Saudi Al-Jazira: Palestinian presidential nominee stresses Intifada need
Palestinian Nominee for Presidential elections of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, Taysir Khaled, on Friday, accentuated the need to continue the Palestinian Intifada and said the Palestinian people has been resisting the Israeli occupation like any resistance against occupation in the world.
Palestine, Politics, 12/25/2004
Jordanians protest a trade deal with Israel
Scores of Jordanian demonstrators staged a sit-in in front of the Jordanian Vocational Union premises Thursday to protest the accord that Jordan and Israel have signed to upgrade trade between them.
Jordan-Israel, Economics, 12/25/2004
New session of talks to set up FTA with Turkey
Trade exchange between Egypt and Turkey reached in 2003 a total of $ 500 million, and is expected to reach $ 700 million in 2004, Kayalar said.
Egypt-Turkey, Economics, 12/25/2004
Over US$ 550 million extended in micro-funds in Jan-Sept 2004
The total amount of micro-credits extended between January and September 2004 has reached 5 billion Dirhams (over US$ 550 million), marking a progression of 47% compared to 2003, says the Moroccan federation of micro-credit associations.
Morocco, Economics, 12/25/2004
UN officials gather to discuss strategy to combat polio epidemic in Sudan
United Nations officials held an emergency meeting Thursday in Khartoum to discuss to how to contain a polio epidemic in Sudan, where reports of 79 new cases have led to fears that the sometimes fatal disease could soon spread to other countries in the region.
Sudan, Health, 12/25/2004
Syrian, Tunisian joint venture to drill oil in north eastern Syria
Syria and Tunisia on Thursday evening signed an agreement to explore oil in the north eastern Syria hoping the outcome would be positive and get good oil returns.
Tunisia-Syria, Business, 12/25/2004
Morocco, Gabon examine relaunch of FTA negotiations
Morocco and Gabon might relaunch negotiations to establish a free trade zone with view to reinforcing trade exchanges and promoting economic integration with countries of central Africa.
Morocco-Gabon, Economics, 12/25/2004
Great Britain, Morocco's third largest outlet, Ambassador
The United Kingdom is the third largest outlet of Moroccan exports and the rate of coverage of Moroccan imports by exports has reached 131.9% which is the highest rate in the last five years, said British ambassador in Morocco Haydon Warren-Gash.
Morocco-UK, Economics, 12/25/2004
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Speaker of the People's Assembly Ahmed Fathi Sorour and Chairman of Egypt's National Council for Human Rights(NCHR) Boutros Boutros Ghali discussed yesterday the possibility of forming a parliamentary human rights committee.
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