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Syrian army completed first phased of withdrawal from Lebanon
The Syrian army on Thursday completed the first phase of its withdrawal to the east of Lebanon so that to end the operation it had started on March 8th.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 3/18/2005
Lebanese security chief submits Lebanese opposition accusations to the attorney general
The director of the Lebanese general security Lt. gen. Jamil al-Sayyed decided to submit the accusations addressed by the opposition against the Lebanese security over the assassination of the former Lebanese prime minister Rafic Hariri to the Attorney General.
Lebanon, Politics, 3/18/2005
Consultations resumed between Shiite and Kurds on government formation
Consultations resumed between the representatives of "the Kurdistani coalition" list and the "United Iraqi coalition" list at a faster pace after the National Assembly ( parliament) held its first session to discuss the issue of forming the government.
Iraq, Politics, 3/18/2005
The outline of the distribution of posts in Iraq
Shiite official Jawad al-Malki said the Iraqi persident will be Kurdish and will have two deputies one is Shiite and the second is Sunni. The speaker of the Iraqi parliament will be Sunni and the post of the prime minister will be for Ibrahim al-Jafaari ( Shiite).
Iraq, Politics, 3/18/2005
Government adopts draft bill on political parties
The draft bill on Political parties has been adopted by the Government council, meeting in Rabat Thursday, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Driss Jettou, announced Moroccan Minister of Communication and government Spokesman, Nabil Benabdallah.
Morocco, Politics, 3/18/2005
Lahoud calls for a national unity government
Lebanese President Emile Lahoud called for a national unity government to face the recent developments in Lebanon and the region.
Lebanon, Politics, 3/18/2005
Nasserallah calls for an internal Lebanese Dialogue
Secretary General of the Lebanese Hizbullah Party, Hassan Nasserallah has reiterated his call for dialogue among all the Lebanese parties.
Lebanon, Politics, 3/18/2005
Junblat renews call on Lahoud to resign
The opposition Druz leader Walid Junblat renewed his demand to the resignation of the Lebanese President Emil Lahoud to resign.
Lebanon, Politics, 3/18/2005
Qathafi inclined to boycott Algeria's Arab summit
An Arab diplomatic source in Tripoli disclosed that the Libyan leader col. Muammar al-Qathafi is inclined to boycott the works of the Arab summit to be held on March 22 and 23 in Algeria, noting efforts to convince him to take part.
Libya-Regional, Politics, 3/18/2005
Preliminary meetings and main files for the Arab summit
Preparatory meetings started in Algeria for the 17th Arab summit with meetings at the levels of representatives and ambassadors at the Arab League.
Regional, Politics, 3/18/2005
Qathafi proposed compensations for Mousa al-Sader family
The family of the Shiite leader Mousa al-Sader said that the Libyan leader Muammar al-Qathafi proposed financial compensations for closing the file of the disappearance of al-Sader 26 years ago during his visit to Libya.
Libya-Lebanon, Politics, 3/18/2005
Arabs support Egypt nomination to permanent UNSC seat
Permanent representatives to the Arab League share an agreement to support Egypt's nomination to a permanent UN Security Council seat in case of enlarging its membership, Arab sources said Thursday.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 3/18/2005
Iran counteracts US threats to take Iran to the Security Council
The US effort to force Iran to permanently stop its Uranium enrichment program seems heading for a diplomatic showdown where Iran may pull out of the nuclear Non Proliferation treaty if Iran is forced to abandon legal rights it has to such efforts, by dragging Iran before the UN Security Council.
Iran-USA, Politics, 3/18/2005
UN Human Rights Commissioner invited to visit Morocco
Moroccan justice minister, Mohamed Bouzoubaa, has invited the UN Human Rights Commissioner, Louise Arbour, to visit Morocco to find out about the wide reforms undertaken in the north African country.
Morocco, Politics, 3/18/2005
Sudanese restrictions on the movement of American diplomats
In a new indicator in the tense relations between Washington and Khartoum, the Sudanese government decided to impose restrictions on the moves of American diplomats in retaliation to similar measures carried out by the USA.
Sudan-USA, Politics, 3/18/2005
Ten Iraqi police men killed
An Iraqi police source in Balad, 90 Km to the north of Baghdad, said that gunmen ambushed the leader of a contingent in the Iraqi army Maj. Gen, Muhammad Abul Muttalib as he was returning back home at night and opened fire on him that resulted in his immediate death.
Iraq, Military, 3/18/2005
US congress calls for punishing Lebanese officials supporting Syria
The US senate almost unanimously adopted a decision, demanding the US President's administration to freeze all assets of Lebanese officials who support "Lebanon's occupation by the Syrian Arab Republic."
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 3/18/2005
Palestinian groups vow to ease down in return to Israel's commitment
In conclusion of its dialogue in Cairo, the Palestinian groups agreed to an open ease down with Israel without a time frame, but the resistance groups confirmed the truce is linked to the extent of the Israeli commitment to this peace.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/18/2005
Algeria strongly weighing in Sahara issue, Algerian journalist
"Algeria strongly weighs in the Sahara issue" writes an Algerian journalist-author in a book titled "un regard calme sur l'Algerie" (a quiet look at Algeria) published last February.
Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 3/18/2005
Preparatory meeting of First Arab-Latin American countries summit to start on March 25
The preparatory ministerial meeting of the first Arab and South American countries summit will take place March 25-26 in the southern Moroccan city of Marrakech, announced Thursday a ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation communique.
Regional, Politics, 3/18/2005
Tindouf, longest human tragedy in current history, Minister
"If the countries concerned are keen on preserving their reputation, they should act in a positive way vis-a-vis the resolutions adopted by the United Nations in this question," said Benabdellah who noted that the detention of Moroccans is a breach of the most basic international laws.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 3/18/2005
Al-Oufi calls for attacking American targets in the region, supports al-Zarqawi
Al-Qaida branch in Saudi Arabia voiced support for the organization's branch in Iraq, expressing readiness to provide it with what it needs of gunmen.
Saudi Arabia-Iraq, Politics, 3/18/2005
New Egyptian ambassador arrived in Israel
The Egyptian ambassador Muhammad Assem Ibrahim arrived in Tel Aviv in order to assume his new post of office after it had remained vacant for more than four years because of al-Aqsa Intifada.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 3/18/2005
$ 88.2 million investment needed to overhaul Morocco's fisheries sector
An investment of USD 88.2 million will help tackle the problems facing the Moroccan fisheries sector.
Morocco, Economics, 3/18/2005
'Remarkable progress' in Morocco, France trade exchanges (CCFA)
Trade exchanges between France and Morocco have registered a "remarkable progress " as Morocco is deemed the 4th Arab exporter to France and the second importer behind Algeria.
Morocco-France, Economics, 3/18/2005
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Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak reaffirmed yesterday his intention to attend next week's summit in Algiers and called for rallying Arab efforts to render it successful so as to confront challenges facing the Arab nation.
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"6 Israeli warplanes violated the Lebanese air-space in the south regions, Beirut, Mount of Lebanon and the north, then back to the south, and left toward the occupied Palestinian territories," leadership of Lebanese army said in a statement.
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Egypt and Qatar hailed on Thursday Syria's decision to withdraw its troops from Lebanon, expressing confidence that the Lebanese people are capable to preserve national unity. They stressed that peace in the Middle East will not be achieved except by the restoration of all occupied Arab lands into the line of June 4th, 1967.
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Relations between Morocco and Spain have known "a remarkable development," especially regarding economic exchanges, investments and culture, Said Moroccan premier, Driss Jettou, after talks with visiting speaker of the Spanish lower house, Manuel Marin.
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Troops from the United States and other coalition members will remain in Iraq until "Iraqis are capable of defending themselves," US President George W. Bush said this week.
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Syria has participated at the 30th international fair which was opened in Paris on Thursday.
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The 4th International Mohammed VI Karate cup will kick off in Rabat March 19-20. Initiated by the Royal Federation of Karate (FRMK), the tournament will star karatekas from 30 countries.
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