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Cairo: the parliament nominates the President in May, referendum is in September
The secretary general of the ruling party in Egypt Safwat al-Sharif said yesterday that the party will witness this year a vast political move and an intensive activity especially as it is the year for referendum on the Republic's presidency and the elections of the parliament.
Egypt, Politics, 1/3/2005
Iraqi minister of the Interior: Accusations against Damascus are irresponsible
Iraq's minister of the Interior Falah al-Naqib told his Syrian counterpart Lt. Gen. Ghazi Kanaan during their meeting in Tunisia on Sunday on the sideline of the meeting of the Arab ministers of the Interior that the accusations made by the commander of al-Najaf police recently against Syria "are irresponsible."
Iraq-Syria, Politics, 1/3/2005
Mabeiki in Darfur for a new round of negotiations
Two days after signing the special peace agreement on southern Sudan, President of South Africa Thambu Mabeiki arrived in Darfur in order to hold further talks in preparations for a new round of negotiations with the Sudanese government.
Sudan, Politics, 1/3/2005
Al-Shara holds talks with Armitage
Regarding topic of security on the borders between Syria and Iraq Armitage said "Syria had achieved a real progress during the few last months on borders security."
Syria-USA, Politics, 1/3/2005
Armitage: for the implementation of 1559, non intervention in the Lebanese parliamentary elections
Satisfaction prevailed Damascus yesterday following the visit carried out by the US under secretary of state Richard Armitage during which he commended Syria's cooperation in controlling the borders with Iraq, calling simultaneously for more efforts in order to stop "members of the former regime" from crossing the borders.
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 1/3/2005
Continued International support for inter- Sudanese peace agreement International
Reactions welcoming the Sudanese inter- peace agreement continued on Sunday describing it as an important step on the road to establishing security and peace in the African continent.
Sudan, Politics, 1/3/2005
Abu Dhabi crown prince become a deputy commander for the UAE armed forces
President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Khaleifa Bin Zayed al-Nahyan, issued a decree provided for appointing Lt. Gen. Pilot, his brother Muhammad Bin Zayed al-Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi as a deputy commander for the armed forces.
United Arab Emirates, Politics, 1/3/2005
Dubai growth rate approaching 17%
The economy of Dubai Emirate which is considered the trade and tourism center for the Gulf region has achieved a standard growth estimated at a rate of 16.7% in the year 2004.
United Arab Emirates, Economics, 1/3/2005
Magazine notes shift in US attitude in Sahara issue
Washington supports Morocco's territorial integrity, writes "New African" magazine in its January edition quoting US under secretary of state, Richard Armitage.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 1/3/2005
Abu Zeid denies water war in Nile Basin
Egypt's Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Mahmoud Abu Zeid denied categorically a possible war among the Nile Basin countries, pointing to the current cooperation among these countries to benefit from the Nile and reduce quantities of waste waters.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 1/3/2005
Gul in Israel on Tuesday, tripartite maneuvers in the Mediterranean, US, Turkey take part
The Israeli army announced on Sunday that Israel, the USA and Turkey will hold in the mid of January joint air and sea maneuvers in the international waters off the coasts of Palestine.
Israel-Turkey, Politics, 1/3/2005
Armitage's secret visit to Iraq
The US under secretary of state Richard Armitage has ended on Saturday a visit to Iraq that lasted for two days during which he had met with the commander of the American forces in Iraq Gen. George Casey and several Iraqi politicians.
Iran-USA, Politics, 1/3/2005
37 members of the Iraqi national guards, one soldier were killed in north Baghdad
Outcome of the attacks that targeted the Iraqi national guards forces reached 37 killed including 26 members of the national guards and one official in Baghdad and Salah Eddin situated to the north of Baghdad on Sunday.
Iraq, Military, 1/3/2005
Escalation of attacks in Iraq
Al-Jihad al-Qaida Organization In Mesopotamia which is led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi threatened the Iraqi police and national guards which collaborate with the multi national forces led by the US of carrying out more attacks.
Iraq, Military, 1/3/2005
Kuwait minister of information resigns one day before his interrogation
Kuwait minister of information Muhammad Abu al-Hassan gave his resignation from his post, one day before his questioning by the parliament over issuing licenses to hold musical evening which certain parliamentarians considered a violation to the traditions of the Kuwaiti society.
Kuwait, Politics, 1/3/2005
Abbas: I want to protect the Palestinian resistance from Israel
In statements observers linked to the elections campaign, chairman of the PLO executive committee Mahmoud Abbas defended his appearance recently during his election campaign with members of resistance forces in Gaza to that he wants to protect members of the Palestinian resistance from Israel.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/3/2005
Israeli forces withdraw from Khan Younis
The Israeli occupation forces have announced withdrawal from the city and camp of Khan Younis to the south of Gaza, three days from their incursion there, that resulted in killing 15 Palestinians and injuring scores.
Palestine-Israel, Military, 1/3/2005
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The Libyan official news agency said that Mu'ammar al-Qathafi and Syria's President Bashar al-Assad discussed in a telephone call on Sunday several regional and international issues.
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Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa has expressed hope that the Arab states will mobilize their efforts to build strong economic relations to serve the Arab people's interests.
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Lebanese Minister of Information Eli Ferzli said Sunday that Syria's role in implementing al-Taif agreement has contributed to establishing institutions and forming the Lebanese army which constitutes the backbone of the unity in Lebanon.
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President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday received at al-Rawda palace US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage. Talks during the meeting dealt with the situation in Iraq, the underway political process there including the elections and the importance of the achievement of just and comprehensive peace in the region and its impact on stability in the region.
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Syrian Premier Mohammad Naji Otari and Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister, Lui Koh Zing on Sunday discussed the situation in the region, the exerted efforts for the achievement of just and comprehensive peace in it as well as China's role in this regard.
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