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Riyadh is confident to be handed over al-Faqih
One Saudi diplomat in London said yesterday that he is "confident" that Britain will hand over Riyadh the leader of the opposition Saudi Islamic reform movement Saad al-Faqih who lives in London.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 12/28/2004
Bahraini- Saudi meeting to discuss trade disputes
The Saudi crown prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz met with the King of Bahrain Sheikh Hamad Bin Issa al-Khalifa in al-Dammam yesterday in an attempt to solve the differences over the free trade agreement finalized by Manama with the USA. A difference that overwhelmed the GCC summit held last week in Manama and was boycotted by crown prince Abdullah.
Saudi Arabia-Bahrain, Politics, 12/28/2004
Libyan ambassador leaves within 19 hours
Well-informed Saudi sources expected the Libyan ambassador in Riyadh Muhammad Saeed al-Qasshat to leave the Kingdom within 24 hours at most.
Saudi Arabia-Libya, Politics, 12/28/2004
Public hearings, a consecration of freedom of expression, IER chairman
Chairman of the Justice and Reconciliation Commission (IER), Driss Benzekri, a body that started last week the first sessions of public hearings into past human rights violations (between 1956 and 1999), said this move is "a precedent as it consecrates publicly and comprehensively freedom of expression, one of the fundamental principles of democratic institutions."
Politics, 12/28/2004
Mauritania detains opposition leaders under the charge of supporting coupe
Judiciary in Mauritania ordered the detention of the former President of Mauritania Muhammad Khouna Weld Heydala and the former candidate for the Presidency Ahmad Weld Dada as well as the leader of the unlicensed "Democratic Forum party" Sheikh Weld Harma awaiting their trial under the charges of supporting an armed rebellion movement.
Mauritania, Politics, 12/28/2004
Syria is committed to the firm national stances and just peace: al-Shara, vice president
Syria's Vice President and Deputy Chairman of the National Progressive Front, NPF, Mohammad Zoheir Masharqa on Monday renewed Syria's commitment to its national principled stances.
Syria-Regional, Politics, 12/28/2004
Iraqi Islamic party withdraws from the elections
The Iraqi Islamic party officially announced its withdrawal from the elections due to be held on January 30, 2005. In a press conference held on Monday the party said that the reason behind the withdrawal is that no appropriate conditions are available for carrying out the elections.
Iraq, Politics, 12/28/2004
Many killed in explosion at headquarters of revolution's higher council
The number of persons killed in the explosion which targeted yesterday the headquarters of the Higher Council For The Islamic Revolution in al-Jadereayh to the south of Baghdad increased to 13 persons.
Iraq, Military, 12/28/2004
American intelligence expects the correctness of Bin Laden tape
Officials in the American intelligence expect that Osama Bin Laden is behind the new voice tape which recognized Abu Mudab al-Zarqawi a "prince" for al-Qaida in Iraq and called for boycotting the Iraqi elections.
Regional-USA, Politics, 12/28/2004
Al-Barghouthi renews support for Abu Mazin
Palestinian former minister of security Muhammad Dahlan said that Marwan al-Barthouthi renewed his support for the candidate of the Fatah movement Mahmoud Abbas( Abu Mazin) and his call for a vast people's participation in the next elections.
Palestine, Politics, 12/28/2004
Israel releases Mustafa al-Barghouthi
The Israeli forces released the candidate for the Palestinian Presidential elections Mustafa al-Barthouthi after detaining him for a short period of time because of what it called "violating the entry licensing" which the Israeli police said was given for a transit for Jerusalem but not to stay in it.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/28/2004
Israel releases 160 Palestinian prisoners
The Palestinian national authority has played down Israel's release of 160 Palestinian prisoners in an attempt Tel Aviv said is an appreciation for the release of the Israeli spy Azzam Azzam.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/28/2004
Syrian-Qatari Cooperation to boosting transport relations
Transport Minister Makram Obeid on Monday discussed with Deputy Director of Investment Projects in Qatar Hussein al-Abdullah and the accompanying delegation the ability of contributing in the projects prepared by the Ministry.
Syria-Qatar, Economics, 12/28/2004
Jordan: Some 13 persons found not guilty
The state security in Jordan yesterday found not guilty a group of 13 persons accused of conspiring to attack American targets because there was not enough evidence but sentenced them to 15 year imprisonment for having unlicensed weapons.
Jordan, Local, 12/28/2004
Fahmy: Egypt's oil and gas products exports hit $4.5 billion
Egypt's Minister of Petroleum Sameh Fahmi said that oil is the backbone of economic and social growth in Egypt.
Egypt, Economics, 12/28/2004
Turkish exports to the Arab states reach 4 billion dollars
Chairman of the Turkish Businessmen Association Muhammad Hadrat underlined importance of signing the agreement of free trade between Syria and Turkey, adding that the agreement will increase the volume of trade exchange between both countries.
Regional-Turkey, Economics, 12/28/2004
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Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar Mohamed Sayed Tantawi yesterday sent Christmas greetings to Pope Sheounda III of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark Diocese.
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Morocco's King Mohammed VI, hosted on Saturday here a dinner in honor of French president, Jacques Chirac, who is on a private visit to the Kingdom.
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President Bashar al-Assad on Monday received at al-Rawda Palace Secretary General of the Lebanese Communist Party Khaled Hadada. Talks dealt with issues of common concerns to both Syria and Lebanon and the role of the parties to cement the national unity.
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News reports in Damascus said yesterday that the resigned US under secretary of state Richard Armitage will visit Damascus on January 2nd, 2005 to meet with President Bashar al-Assad after a trip for him to Iraq.
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Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa said he is not satisfied with conditions in the Arab world. Moussa was referring to conditions in Iraq, Palestine and other parts in the Arab states.
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