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Kuwaiti government calls on parliament to give women political rights
The Kuwaiti government called on the Kuwaiti Ummah ( nation) council to allocate a special session to consider granting women "full political rights."
Kuwait, Politics, 2/21/2005
Sharon's government approves officially the withdrawal plan from Gaza
In a session which was described as historic, the Israeli cabinet on Sunday gave green light to implement the plan of the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon and to start withdrawal from Gaza after five months, and modifying the wall of separation in certain areas to be near the "green line".
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/21/2005
Iraqi Sunni calls for involvement in the political process
Some 200 Sunni figures in Iraq called on the sides which took part in the recent legislative elections to consider the Sunnis as real partners in the process of formulating the constitution and the current political process in the country.
Iraq, Politics, 2/21/2005
On the file of Hariri's assassination
The Lebanese authorities said on Monday it intends to inquire from the United Nations over appointing investigation teams in the assassination of Rafic Hariri, chaired by the Irish officer Peter Gerald, while the Lebanese defense minister Abdul Rahim Murad ruled out that the Lebanese authorities will show flexibility in dealing with the UN delegation which will head for Beirut within the few coming days.
Lebanon, Politics, 2/21/2005
Junblat prefers direct dialogue with Damascus
The crisis between the Lebanese government and the opposition over the assassination of the former prime minister has inclined to more tension with the rejection of the opposition the dialogue initiative proposed by the Lebanese authorities parties, rather demanding direct dialogue with Damascus.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 2/21/2005
On UN's investigation into the Hariri assassination
Lebanon, Politics, 2/21/2005
The Observer: Israeli and U.S. allegations make no sense
The British "Observer" newspaper said that the image which had begun to crystallize on the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri completely differs from what Israel, Washington and Lebanese opposition have portrayed in accusations and allegations.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 2/21/2005
Egyptian daily: Israel is behind the assassination of Rafic Hariri
The Egyptian 'al-Osbo' newspaper stressed that Israel is the first beneficiary from assassination of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 2/21/2005
Rabat, Algiers work for reinforcing mutual trust, Algerian FM
Algerian Foreign Affairs Minister, Abdelaziz Belkhadem, who took part Thursday in the meeting of the Arab Maghreb Union (UMA)'s foreign ministers, stated that Morocco and Algeria are working for the reinforcement of mutual trust.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 2/21/2005
Lebanon stresses strong relations with Syria
Lebanese Minister of Social Affairs Ghazi Z'eter said Sunday that the Lebanese people strongly adhere to solidarity and the unity of Syrian-Lebanese track in the face of difficulties and threats.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 2/21/2005
King's visit to Gabon highlighted by several media and officials
The visit Morocco's King Mohammed VI is paying as of this Monday to Gabon is important at the political level, which confirms once again, the exceptional relations existing between the two countries, Gabonese media stories commented over the weekend.
Morocco-Gabon, Politics, 2/21/2005
AL chief heads for Damascus to discuss implications of Hariri's assassination
The secretary general of the Arab League (AL) Amr Moussa headed for Damascus on Sunday in a visit during which he will discuss with the Syrian officials the political crisis taking place in Lebanon since the assassination of the former Lebanese prime minister Rafic Hariri last Monday.
Regional-Syria, Politics, 2/21/2005
Official: Amazigh culture part of our democratic society
Promoting Amazigh (Berber) culture is part of our democratic society project, said, in Tiznit (South of Morocco) Saturday, Moroccan Minister of Communication and Spokesman of the Government, Mohamed Nabil Benabdallah.
Morocco, Politics, 2/21/2005
Continued attacks, acts of detention in Iraq
The political developments in Iraq coincided with continued attacks and explosions in various parts of Iraq. In Karkouk to the north of the capital, three Iraqis were killed in two explosions, one of them by old explosives, to the east of the city and the second by a booby trapped car near al-Huweijah to the west of the city.
Iraq, Military, 2/21/2005
United States hints at adopting a similar strategy with Iran as that followed against Iraq
Bush:ÊThe Iraqi situation was one where many good people tried diplomacy to solve the problem.Ê Remember, the whole world thought the man had weapons of mass destruction.Ê The United Nations thought he had weapons of mass destruction.Ê And that's why -- one of the reasons why they passed 16 resolutions.Ê I mean, this was an issue where diplomacy had been exhausted. And I went to the United Nations, and said, let's, one more time, hold the man to account.Ê And the United Nations said, disclose, disarm or face serious consequences.Ê That's what the world body said.Ê The United Nations Security Council voted 15 to nothing for that resolution.Ê The Iranian issue hasn't even been to the United Nations yet.Ê
Regional-USA, Politics, 2/21/2005
Saudi Arabia summons ambassador from Hungary
Riyadh on Sunday summoned its ambassador from Hungary after the Hungarian prime minister Verenik Georkasani described, as kidding, members of the Saudi football team as "Arab terrorists," according to a Saudi source.
Saudi Arabia-Hungary, Politics, 2/21/2005
The return of Palestinian evacuees
Israel on Sunday permitted 16 Palestinians expelled from the West Bank to return back to Gaza since 2003 to return back to their houses.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/21/2005
New Jordanian ambassador arrives in Israel
The new Jordanian ambassador arrived on Sunday to Tel Aviv after a four year absence because of the Palestinian- Israeli conflict, according to a spokeswoman for the Jordanian embassy.
Jordan-Israel, Politics, 2/21/2005
Egypt appoints its ambassador in Khartoum to Israel
Egypt has decided to appoint its ambassador to Sudan, Muhammad Asem Ibrahim, as an ambassador to Israel and he is expected to start his work officially during the coming weeks.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 2/21/2005
Saudi security kills one driver at an inspection point in Jeddah
The Saudi security forces killed by bullets a man early on Sunday morning, as he did not stop at an inspection point in Jeddah, according to a security source.
Saudi Arabia, Local, 2/21/2005
Tourists to Lebanon decrease following the Hariri assassination
Officials in the Lebanese Middle East Airlines ( Middle East) announced that more than 65% of the volume of booked reservations on its flights coming to Lebanon were cancelled since the assassination incident of the former Lebanese prime minister Rafic Hariri last Monday.
Lebanon, Politics, 2/21/2005
Saudi Arabia hands over Yemen 19 persons arrested in security cases
It was announced in Riyadh on Saturday that the Saudi ministry of the interior handed over 19 Yemenis arrested in various security cases to the authorities of their country.
Saudi Arabia-Yemen, Politics, 2/21/2005
Sameh Fahami: Car Gas to convert cars for natural gas
The Gas Vehicles Company (Car Gas) signed a contract yesterday with the Social Fund for Development (SFD) to finance a project for fuelling cars by natural gas.
Egypt, Business, 2/21/2005
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President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday received at al-Shaab Palace Chairman of the PLO Political Department and Head of the Central Committee of Fateh Movement Farouk al-Qaddoumi.
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Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak received yesterday former German President Richard Von Weizsaecker at the Presidential headquarters in Heliopolis.
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In a telephone call on Sunday evening, the Saudi crown prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz discussed with the French President Jacque Chirac bilateral relations and the regional situation.
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Lebanese Deputy Saleh al -Khair called the Lebanese people to conduct a responsible national dialogue and to prevent attempts of exploiting the current situation in Lebanon following the assassination of Lebanese former Premier Rafic Hariri.
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Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abu al-Gheit said Saturday that Arab foreign ministers and G8 meeting which was scheduled to be on the 3rd of March in Cairo has been postponed for further notice.
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Director General of the International Institute of Finance Charles Dalara said Sunday the financial reform process in Syria moves forwards, adding that opening private banks in Syria is considered a basic stage in the reform process.
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