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Historic election in Iraq, participation of voters varied by region
Atmospheres of prediction and caution started to overwhelm the Iraqi street waiting for the results of the Iraqi elections. The higher commission for the elections started to select the votes following the closure of the ballot centers.
Iraq, Politics, 1/31/2005
The first elections campaign in the history of Saudi Arabia launched
The campaign for the first municipal elections in the history of Saudi Arabia was launched on Sunday. Its first phase will be held in Riyadh and its quarters on February 10th.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 1/31/2005
First political party to be established in Kuwait
Islamists in Kuwait announced on Sunday the formation of "al-Ummah party" the first political party in the Arab Gulf states despite the fact the Kuwaiti authorities have not recognized the political parties and there are no law to such parties in Kuwait.
Kuwait, Politics, 1/31/2005
Probe on torture allegations in Moroccan jail, 'a victory to the rule of law', HR activist
The Justice Minister's decision to open a probe on cases of alleged torture in the prison of Outeta 2 (Meknes) is "a victory to the rule of law," stated Ahmed Chawki Benyoub, member of the Justice and Reconciliation Commission (IER).
Morocco, Judicial, 1/31/2005
Scores were killed in attacks in the Iraqi elections day
More than 30 Iraqis were killed and other scores injured in a series of attacks that targeted the ballot centers in Baghdad and other Iraqi cities following the beginning of voting in the first multiple elections taking place in the country since 50 years.
Iraq, Military, 1/31/2005
More attacks outside the Iraqi capital
In Sameraa to the north of Baghdad three mortars shelling fell on a school including a voting center in Sameraa on Sunday. Earlier in the day, chairman of Sameraa city council said that elections will not take place in the city because of the security conditions
Iraq, Military, 1/31/2005
Mubarak to nominate himself for elections, rejects constitutional changes
President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt has renewed his rejection for the demands set by the Egyptian opposition to amend the constitution to choose the President of the Republic by direct elections among more than one candidate.
Egypt, Politics, 1/31/2005
Three persons were killed in confrontations in Kuwait
The Kuwaiti government announced that three persons were killed in the confrontations which took place on Sunday between the Kuwaiti security forces and wanted persons in al-Salameyah quarters in the capital.
Kuwait, Politics, 1/31/2005
Tunis and Rabat say UMA is 'strategic choice'
Moroccan Prime Minister, Driss Jettou, and his Tunisian peer, Mohamed Ghannouchi affirmed, in Tunis Friday, that the Arab Maghreb Union (UMA) is a strategic choice and a means to achieve complementariness between countries of the Union.
Tunisia-Morocco, Politics, 1/31/2005
Sudanese forces deployed in Port Sudan, accusations of extermination against the government
The Sudanese security forces were intensively deployed in the coastal port Sudan city following confrontation in the city between the police men and demonstrators -- members of one of a rebel movement there. These clashes resulted in killing 14 persons, according to the government.
Sudan, Politics, 1/31/2005
Michael Aoun decided to return back to Lebanon before the parliamentary elections
The Lebanese opposition figure Michael Aoun announced he intends to return back to Lebanon before the parliamentary elections due in Spring.
Lebanon, Politics, 1/31/2005
Resumption of trial of those involved in coupe attempts in Mauritania, including Weld Hedalah
The criminal court in Wad al-Naqqa to the east of the Mauritanian capital on Sunday resumed its sessions in the context of trying 195 military and civilian persons accused of being involved in three coupe attempts that took place in 2003 and 2004, by bringing five detainees before the judiciary.
Mauritania, Politics, 1/31/2005
Sahara: Annan ready to help parties move towards mutually acceptable political solution
UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan, said in an interim report to the Security Council he is ready to help parties reach a mutually acceptable final solution to the Sahara conflict.
Morocco-UN, Politics, 1/31/2005
Attajdid newspaper: Article on 'sexual tourism and Tsunami' reflects opinion of its own author
Abdelilah Benkirane, director of "Attajdid" newspaper that published recently an article which considers the Tsunami that hit Asia a "divine punishment" said, on Friday, the article only reflect the personal opinion of its author.
Morocco, Economics, 1/31/2005
al-Thawra: Minister of Economy highlights achievements
the public sector had played a very important role in the past period and greatly helped build the national economy, adding that it is now in need to a restructuring process to match up with economic changes.
Syria, Economics, 1/31/2005
Shark: Iranian Defense Minister warns of US trouble making in the region
Iranian Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani has condemned the expansionist policy adopted by Israel against the Palestinian people and states of the region.
Regional-Iran, Politics, 1/31/2005
Washington warns its citizens in Kuwait
A short time before the elections, the American embassy in Kuwait warned its citizens against the possibility of attacks at their residences.
Kuwait-USA, Local, 1/31/2005
Iran deplores Israeli aggressions on Lebanon
Iranian Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani on Sunday condemned Israeli threats and violations of Lebanon, calling on the international community and organizations to practice pressure on Israel to stop violations of Lebanese air spaces.
Lebanon-Iran, Politics, 1/31/2005
Syrian Airlines endorses agreement with Lebanese ME airlines
The board of the Syrian Airlines on Sunday endorsed the statute of the Air Taxi project which is to be launched jointly with its Lebanese counterpart, The Middle East airlines, and the private sectors of both states.
Syria-Lebanon, Business, 1/31/2005
Israeli-Arab conflict has disastrous consequences on Euro-Mediterranean cooperation, Speaker
Speaker of the Moroccan House of Representative (lower parliament chamber), Abdelouahed Radi, stated, in Rome Monday, that the Israeli-Arab conflict has disastrous consequences on Euro-Mediterranean cooperation.
Regional-Israel, Politics, 1/31/2005
Some 15 British soldiers killed in a plane crash in Iraq
In the loss which is considered the greatest of its kind, 15 British soldiers were killed in a plane crash to the north of Baghdad, according to the British defense office. The reason behind the crash of the plane were not known. The plane of 130 C crashed after its take off from Baghdad.
Iraq, Military, 1/31/2005
Egyptian government, Microsoft sign cooperation agreement, launches E-investment website
Egypt's Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif received yesterday owner and founder of the giant Microsoft Bill Gates at a reception held by the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt where about 1000 officials, investors, businessmen and media men attended.
Egypt-USA, Business, 1/31/2005
El-Baradei, feeling the nuclear heat of the US
It is no secret that the Bush administration does not want to see Mohamed ElBaradei win a third term as director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the nuclear watchdog.
Regional-USA, Politics, 1/31/2005
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Tunisian President, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, held talks, in Carthage Friday, with visiting prime minister, Driss Jettou, on bilateral relations and issues of joint interest, said an official source.
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Chairman of Turkish Worker Party, Dogu Perincek described his and the accompanying delegation's recent visit to Syria as "a fruitful and very successful," " Syria has achieved a good progress in developing economic field," Perincek said noting to Syria's developed relations with its neighbouring countries and with states of the region.
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Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa headed to the United States Sunday on a two-day visit to prepare for the second, Arab-American forum which will be held in Houston in September.
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