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Al-Assad Pardons 312 detainees in north east Syria riots
Syria, Politics, 3/31/2005

Karami delays formal announcement to abandon forming a government
Lebanese designated prime minister Omar Karami announced he decided to postpone his announcement to President Emil Lahoud on assigning him to form a new government until he notifies his allies in Ein al-Tineh meeting which includes officials, parties and figures supporting Syria.
Lebanon, Politics, 3/31/2005

Iraqis blame each other responsible for failure of choosing speaker of parliament
A member in the Iraqi parliament demanded all details of negotiations which took place in recent days to be disclosed before members of the parliament and before the Iraqi people so as the people will be fully notified about what is taking place and on the those responsible.
Iraq, Politics, 3/31/2005

Detainees arrested in anti-Mubark demonstrations released
The Egyptian authorities released on Wednesday evening 25 demonstrators arrested during confrontations by force to prevent demonstrations organized by the "Kefaya" ( enough) movement demanding the introduction of democratic reforms.
Egypt, Politics, 3/31/2005

Islamic trend's demonstration in Cairo
Students of Cairo university who belong to the Islamic trend demonstrated before Cairo University, demanding the abrogation of the state of emergency and introduction of a political reform.
Egypt, Politics, 3/31/2005

Syria's reaction to UN fact-finding mission's report
The letter said the report talked in length about the political and psychological situation that preceded the heinous crime of assassinating Hariri, thereby making the findings of this report far from objective and showing somehow a sort of solidarity with one Lebanese party while neglecting the viewpoints of the other.
Syria-UN, Politics, 3/31/2005

Lebanese parties rebuff foreign interference
Lebanese national forces and parties in Tripoli and north Lebanon underlined rejection on Wednesday of the foreign interference in the Lebanese internal affairs noting the aim of that was to plant sedition and threaten civil peace.
Lebanon, Politics, 3/31/2005

Tantawi: Islam prohibits monopoly, sets rules for competition
Tile Grand Imam of AL Azhar Sheikh Mohamed Sayed Tantawi affirmed that Islam had set bases and rules of competition in the sale and purchase, based on truth, honesty and fairness.
Egypt, Politics, 3/31/2005

Khartoum criticizes UN resolution; US recognition of International Criminal Court jurisdiction
The Sudanese government said that the UN Security Council imposed sanctions, on individuals responsible for crimes against civilians in Darfur and those who violate the truce there, would make the matter more complex and does not solve the problem.
Sudan-UN, Politics, 3/31/2005

Egypt's Mufti: State committed to tolerant teachings and values of Islam
Mufti of the Republic Ali Gomaa affirmed Egypt's adherence to the tolerant teachings and values of Islam.
Egypt, Religion, 3/31/2005

Agreement on establishing Egyptian-Saudi transport company, two investment offices
Egyptian and Saudi businessmen agreed on Tuesday to set up an Egyptian investment office in Saudi Arabia and a Saudi investment office in Egypt.
Saudi Arabia-Egypt, Economics, 3/31/2005

On the American withdrawal from Iraq
Deputy commander of the American central leadership Col. Lance said that the American military leaders will start in the few coming months to study whether the armed operations in Iraq have been reduced to a rate enabling them to plan for reducing the American forces by the beginning of 2006.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/31/2005

Group claims responsibility for holding three Romania hostages
An unidentified Iraqi group claimed responsibility for kidnapping the three Romanian journalists but demanded no conditions to release them.
Iraq-Romania, Local, 3/31/2005

Al-Ahram: Hamas Leader: Hamas will not join Palestinian government
In the seminar held at Al-Ahram newspaper, Hamas Movement Political Bureau Chief Khalid Mashaal said he willingly came to Egypt as the Palestinians have identical views with their brothers in Egypt.
Palestine, Politics, 3/31/2005

Moroccan MPs brief Latin-American officials on Sahara issue
Visiting Moroccan parliamentary delegation has briefed high-ranking officials in five Latin American countries about the progress of the issue of Morocco's territorial integrity.
Morocco-Latin America, Politics, 3/31/2005

Egypt -Turkish trade talks
Egypt-Turkey, Politics, 3/31/2005

Al Alam: 37 percent of Moroccan enterprises operating in services run by women
Saloua Karkiri Belkeziz noted in an interview published by 'Al Alam' daily that women run 31pc of enterprises in the trade sector and 22pc in industry, noting that most of these enterprises have been set up since less than five years.
Morocco, Economics, 3/31/2005

Turkish premier calls achieving MidEast peace
al-Ghannoushi announced his country's backing for the UN Secretary General plan to unify the island of Cyprus.
Regional-Turkey, Politics, 3/31/2005

Khatami says has right to nuclear development
Iran's President Mohammad Khatami said Wednesday that "access to peaceful nuclear technology is the right of all nations which strive to progress in science, and technology and achive economic development," IRNA reported.
Iran-Regional, Politics, 3/31/2005

Morocco, US forces jointly train on humanitarian intervention
Morocco-USA, Military, 3/31/2005

Sohag police unearth mummy
Sohag police found an ancient mummy in the Akhmim District fields yesterday.
Egypt, Local, 3/31/2005

Centrale Laitiere earned a 349 million euros in sales, in 2004
The Casablanca-based Centrale Laitiere earned in sales MAD 3.495 billion, about 349 million euros, in 2004, which is a 9 percent rise compared to the company's 2003 turnover of MAD 3.2 billion.
Morocco, Business, 3/31/2005


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"Chairman of the Political Circle in the PLO, the Head of Fatah Movement, Farouq al Qadomi, stressed that the Leader Muammar al Gathafi spoke bravely in the Arab summit in Algeria and none of participants in Arab summits could do the same," JANA reported yesterday. Go

Lebanese Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri accused the US Administration on Wednesday of hindering dialogue among Lebanese. The Lebanese National Agency said Berri demanded during his meeting with a US congressmen delegation to put pressures on the US government as to change its policy in Lebanon. Go

Morocco's King Mohammed VI received, in Rabat Wednesday, Turkish Prime Minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who arrived earlier on a two-day official visit to Morocco. Go

"The Leader of the Revolution, received Wednesday night, President Abdullah Yousef of Somalia, and his accompanying delegation which comprises the prime minister as well as several ministers," JANA reported yesterday. Go

Russian Ambassador in Beirut Sergey Pukin on Wednesday said that his country welcomes Syrian-Lebanese coordination which led to Syrian troops redeployment to al-Bekaa Valley and other withdrawals into the Syrian lands. Go

Chinese Ambassador to Lebanon Liu Zhentang on Wednesday said Syria-Lebanon Relations should be tackled between both states without any foreign intervention. Go

Businessmen in Oman on Wednesday discussed a number of issues related to enhancing cooperation and trade exchange between Syria and Oman, giving special attention to the export of Oman's products to the Syrian markets. Go

Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa left for Doha yesterday morning, leading a delegation for a two-day visit to Qatar. Go

High Representative for the EU Common Foreign and Security Policy, Javier Solana, expressed his blocÕs support to the UN relevant resolutions on the Middle East, including 242, 338 and 1559. Go





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