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Arab summit renew commitment to ME peace initiative
Arab leaders on Wednesday renewed commitment to the Arab peace initiative since it is the Arab project to achieve a just and comprehensive peace in the region, rejecting all practices and stances that contradict with this initiative and with the international legitimacy resolutions relevant to the peace process.
Regional, Politics, 3/24/2005
Arab Summit backs Syria's restoration of the Golan
Arab Leaders stressed on Wednesday total support to Syria's just demand and right in regaining the whole occupied Syrian Golan to the June 4th line, they noted that this should be according to the peace process foundations and the international resolutions, as well as building on what had been achieved during the negotiations that took place after Madrid Conference 1991.
Syria-Regional, Politics, 3/24/2005
Al-Qathafi questions the why the Arab states are not more united
The second open session for the Arab summit on Wednesday was limited to two speeches by the Libyan leader Muammar al-Qathafi and the secretary general of the UN Kofi Annan.
Libya-Regional, Politics, 3/24/2005
Arab leaders reject unilateral US sanctions on Syria
Arab leaders rejected on Wednesday the so called Syria Accountability Act and considered as a breach of international law and the UN resolutions as well as the Arab League charter.
Syria-Regional, Politics, 3/24/2005
Muslim brothers in Egypt call for constitutional reforms
The general Murshid ( guide) for the Ikhwan al-Muslimin (Muslim Brothers) in Egypt, Muhammad Mahdi Akef, said that the movement will support any candidate in whom it sees merit to lead Egypt in the next Presidential elections.
Egypt, Politics, 3/24/2005
Inclination to appoint a Sunni minister of defense in Iraq, scores of gunmen killed
Heavy losses were inflicted on gunmen in Iraq as 86 of them were killed in a violent battle to the west of Tikrit city, to the north of Baghdad, and they thereby lost the largest number in their lines in a single day since the Falluja fighting in November 2004.
Iraq, Politics, 3/24/2005
Turkish circles back Sezer's visit's to syria
Turkish diplomatic sources stressed that Turkey is the sole country that has the right to decide its relations with other countries.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 3/24/2005
Syria does not fear the repetition of the Iraqi scenario
The Syria foreign minister Farouk al-Shara said on the sideline of the Arab summit which is held in Algeria that the Western states, especially the USA, try to target Syria "but they will not succeed in their attempt because they lack pretexts and justification."
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 3/24/2005
Student clashes at the Lebanese Arab University of Beirut AUB
News reports in Beirut said on Wednesday that several persons were injured on Wednesday in clashes at the Arab University in Beirut between students representing the opposition and others supporters of the government in Lebanon.
Lebanon, Politics, 3/24/2005
Investigation judge in Hariri's assassination quits
While international pressure continues on Syria which was accused by the Lebanese opposition of assassinating the Lebanese prime minister Rafic Hariri, judicial sources said that the investigation judge Michael Abu Arraj who is in charge of investigating in the assassination of Hariri quit this mission.
Lebanon, Politics, 3/24/2005
France pursues Syrian withdrawal from Lebanon
A document disclosed on Wednesday said that France has called on member states in the European Union to issue a decision ordering Syria to withdraw its forces from Lebanon, according to a set schedule.
Syria-France, Politics, 3/24/2005
Talk of AL reformat the summit
Algeria's summit declaration stressed continued efforts to develop the Arab League and revitalize its mechanism so as to cope with international developments and deal with its financial situations.
Regional, Politics, 3/24/2005
Jordan denies any statement by King Abdullah against Syria
Formal spokesperson of the Jordanian government Asma Khuder denied on Wednesday any statement made by Jordan's King Abdullah II against Syria and Iran during his meeting with a Jewish-American organizations in Washington.
Jordan-Syria, Politics, 3/24/2005
Annan: UN supports peace in the Middle East
a word at the Arab summit, Annan announced his backing to President Bashar al-Assad commitment to pullout the Syrian forces from Lebanon in application of the UN Security council resolution 1559.
Regional-UN, Politics, 3/24/2005
Moroccan invention to use video-telephony through GSM
Majid El Bouazzaoui, a young Moroccan engineer, patented his new invention that consists in the use of video-telephony techniques through the classical networks.
Morocco, Science, 3/24/2005
Financial problems undermine press companies, TV magazine
Morocco is lagging behind in terms of newspapers production, and journalists are far underpaid, according to a TV weekly program aired Wednesday evening by national TV "TVM."
Morocco, Economics, 3/24/2005
Large autonomy would help settle Sahara dispute, former UN official
Former chief of the UN mission in the Sahara, Erik Jensen has suggested that the three-decade long Sahara dispute opposing Morocco to Algeria-backed separatist movement "Polisario" could be settled through granting a large autonomy to these Moroccan Southern Provinces.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 3/24/2005
Gamal Mubarak denies nomination
The younger son of the Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak denied that he will be one of the candidates in the presidency elections due to be held in September, denying that the ruling national party has decided on its nominee.
Egypt, Politics, 3/24/2005
Zapatero: Sahara dispute among main obstacles to UMA
Spanish Prime Minister, Jose Rodriguez Zapatero, said on Tuesday the Sahara dispute opposing Morocco to the Algeria-backed separatist movement "Polisario" is among the main obstacles facing the regional integration process of the Maghreb, and the full development of the Arab Maghreb Union.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 3/24/2005
Washington seeks to convince Paris to consider Hizbullah a terrorist party
The US announced on Wednesday it seeks to convince France to consider Hizbullah a terrorist organization and the French al-Ihsan Wal I'ana committee for the Palestinians (CPSP) a supporter for the Hamas movement listed on terrorism lists.
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 3/24/2005
Israel appoints an ambassador to Egypt
The Israeli foreign ministry announced appointing the diplomat Shalom Cohen as Israel's ambassador in Egypt to replace the former ambassador Elie Shaked.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 3/24/2005
Piracy costs Morocco around $ 253 Mn
Piracy costs Morocco MAD 2 billion of economic losses with an average rate of over 70pc in the sectors of software, music and cinema, it was revealed, here Tuesday, at a meeting on counterfeiting and piracy, organized by the Communication Ministry and Le Bureau Marocain du Droit d'Auteur (Moroccan Office for Authors' Rights).
Morocco, Economics, 3/24/2005
Belgium removes last legal obstacle for extradition of Moroccan Youssef Belhadj
A Belgian court rejected Wednesday an appeal lodged by Moroccan Youssef Belhadj to the Cassation Court regarding his extradition to Spain where he is wanted for suspected involvement in the Madrid train bombings that killed 191 people last year.
Morocco-Belgium, Local, 3/24/2005
Moroccan cinemagoers declined to 6 millions in 2005
Morocco cinemagoers declined to 6 million in 2005 compared to 20 million in the 90's, said Moroccan cinema critic and historian, Ahmed Sijilimassi.
Morocco, Economics, 3/24/2005
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The Arab summit has called for having a Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction WMD including the nuclear weapons stressing that the Israeli unilateral possession of WMD, the rejection of the international appeals for it to join the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty, and refusal to let the Israeli nuclear sites be inspected by the International Atomic Energy Agency, constitute a dangerous threat to the region and hinder any future arrangements for the establishment of regional security.
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Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday received separately Iraqi Interim President Ghazi al-Yawer and King Mohammed VI of Morocco on the sidelines of the Arab summit in Algiers.
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Saudi Arabia's armed forces yesterday announced it will start as from the beginning of next week joint military maneuvers with the Yemeni armed forces on the Yemeni lands. The Saudi news agency indicated that the maneuvers which are the first for the two states forces will last for several days and will be held by the participation of land forces and air defense forces from the southern region.
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Arab Leaders on Wednesday stressed that a Palestinian- Israeli settlement should be based on the international law, international legitimacy, the related UN resolutions and the land-for-peace formula.
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Lebanese Defense Minister Abdulrahim Murad expressed hope that the current Arab summit will come up with a supportive stance to Syria and Lebanon against foreign pressures.
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The upcoming Arab summit will be held in March 2006 in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, it was announced Wednesday at the 17th Arab summit held here on March 22-23.
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Egypt's Minister of Foreign Trade and Industry Rasheed Mohamed Rasheed said he will discuss with Turkish officials and businessmen, during his three-day visit to Turkey on Tuesday, means of enhancing bilateral relations in trade and investment domains.
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Defense Minister General Hasan Torkmani received Wednesday a Pakistani delegation from the Pakistani Navy Military Academy headed by commander Aga Dantish.
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Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero underlined support to President Bashar al-Assad's decision for the Syrian troops withdrawal from Lebanon in line with al-Taif Accord and the UN resolution 1559.
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A senior official at Israeli prime ministry announced Israel's rejection of the Arab peace initiative, claiming that the Arab summit in Algeria was "late" in regard to the changes that took place in the Arab states.
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Over 86 Harley Davidson enthusiasts arrived, in Nador, Northern Morocco, Wednesday, to participate at "Harley Davidson Touring." Initiated by Spanish association, "Harley Owners Group," the event will take place March 23-26.
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