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Iraq's Presidential Council sworn in before parliament
Iraq's president Jalal al-Talibani and his two deputies Ghazi Ojeil al-Yawer and Adel Abdul Mahdi will take their constitutional oath of office today before the National Assembly (the parliament).
Iraq, Politics, 4/7/2005
Karami meets with Junbulat on elections
Concerning the notable detente between the pro Lebanese government and the opposition forces, the leader of the Lebanese socialist progressive opposition party Walid Junblat and the designated Lebanese prime Minister Omar Karami discussed the date and means of holding the next elections in Lebanon.
Lebanon, Politics, 4/7/2005
Tunisian lawyers observe sit-in to release Muhammad Abou
Tunisian lawyers have been observing an open sit-in since Tuesday in order to release their colleague Muhammad Abou who has been jailed since three months for protesting the invitation by Tunisia to the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon to take part in the World summit on the media society in Tunis.
Tunisia, Politics, 4/7/2005
Syria, Lebanon launch a border bridge
Syria and Lebanon on Wednesday launched a bridge project along the Syrian-Lebanese border.
Syria-Lebanon, Economics, 4/7/2005
Election of Iraqi presidential council commended
The election of the Iraqi Presidential Council was welcomed by the international community.
Iraq-Regional, Politics, 4/7/2005
Madagascar freezes recognition of so-called Sahrawi Republic
Madagascar decided to freeze its recognition of the so-called Sahrawi republic "SADR," visiting Malagasy President Marc Ravalomanana announced in Rabat Wednesday.
Morocco-Madagascar, Politics, 4/7/2005
Destruction of Rass Ejdair gate seperating Libya and Tunis
Today, coincides with "the 17th anniversary of the destruction of the artificial borders' gate of Rass Ejdair, set by colonialism to separate the Libyan and Tunisian peoples," JANA reported.
Libya-Tunisia, Politics, 4/7/2005
UN Security Council approves international investigation into Hariri assassination
The UN Security Council is expected to approve today a draft resolution proposed by the USA, France and Britain to form an international investigation committee on the assassination of the former Lebanese prime minister Rafic Hariri.
Lebanon-UN, Politics, 4/7/2005
Syria to start new banking rules to promote exports
Governor of the Central Bank of Syria announced on Wednesday a bulk of decisions to be issued soon to boost the banking industry and economic reform.
Syria, Economics, 4/7/2005
Lahoud meets army chief
Lebanon's President Emile Lahoud on Wednesday reviewed with Lebanese Army Commander Lieu. Gen. Michel Suleiman the latest security developments in light of the Syrian troops withdrawal process from Lebanon.
Lebanon, Politics, 4/7/2005
Kuwaiti papers criticize US intervention in Lebanon
The Kuwaiti paper of al-Rai al-Am harshly criticized in an article Wednesday US interference in the Lebanese internal affairs, warning against dangers that come from shuttle tours made by US officials to Lebanon.
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 4/7/2005
Workshop on women's role in economic development
A workshop on "Syrian woman ambitions and reality" opened Wednesday in Aleppo, north Syria, to cement the Syrian woman position and responsibilities in the economic development.
Syria, Economics, 4/7/2005
Imams, Rabbis call for synergies between religion and politics
The Judeo-Muslim Permanent Committee, convened Tuesday in Marrakech, called for associating the political action to the efforts of the clergy to promote relations between Islam and Judaism.
Regional-Morocco, Politics, 4/7/2005
Car blew up on police procession in Iraq
Attacks continued in most parts of Iraq. An official source in the Iraqi police announced today that a booby trapped car exploded on Wednesday evening in Tikrit and this resulted in injuring four members of the Iraqi police.
Iraq, Military, 4/7/2005
Venezuela hopes Arab-Latin summit adopt principle of non-use of force
Venezuela's Vice President Jose Vicente Rangel voiced hope to visit Egypt and he greeted Egypt's leadership and people.
Regional-Latin America, Politics, 4/7/2005
Tindouf camps 'forgotten victims' 'shame' on international community, conference
"It is a shame that such a case of 'forgotten victims' by the international community can exist in the new millennium" aired, in denunciation of the Moroccans sequestered in Tindouf camps (Southwest Algeria), the representative of Centrist Democratic International (CDI) in Italy.
Morocco-Regional, Politics, 4/7/2005
Morocco willing to help in Madagascar development, PM
Moroccan Prime Minister, Driss Jettou, on Tuesday voiced Morocco's willingness to contribute to Madagascar development, at a meeting with visiting President Marc Ravalomanana.
Morocco-Madagascar, Politics, 4/7/2005
Syria to establish education center for highly talented children
Syria and Russia on Wednesday discussed the establishment of an educational center for highly talented children and to develop the existing schools of excellent students.
Syria, Education, 4/7/2005
Morocco's RAJA crowned Zayed Cup champion after beating Sao Paulo
The Morocco's RAJA grabbed, in Abu Dhabi Tuesday, the 11th Zayed Youth Cup (U-16) after beating the Brazilian team of Sao Paulo 3-1.
Morocco-Regional, Sports, 4/7/2005
Nubian exhibit in Paris
An Egyptian Antiquity delegation will soon fly to Paris to participate in the "Nubia Campaign: Yesterday and Today" exhibition. It has been organized by UNESCO headquarters in Paris on 13 April.
Egypt-France, Local, 4/7/2005
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Syria's President Bashar al-Assad and his wife will pay a visit to the State of Vatican to participate in the funeral of His Holiness Pope John Paul II in appreciation of the international outstanding status of the late Pope, and in evaluation of the mutual relationship enhanced during His Holiness's visit to Syria and the president's visit to the Vatican.
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"Obtaining new investment project licenses now takes only three days, compared to the previous 100 days, proudly announced the Minister of Investment," Mahmoud Mohi Eddin, yesterday. "We are working to squeeze this period into a few hours," added Mohie Eddin.
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President Mubarak received yesterday a telephone call from his Sudanese counterpart Omar Al Bashir during which the two leaders discussed bilateral relations and efforts exerted to bring about a comprehensive Sudanese reconciliation.
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US Treasury Undersecretary John Taylor expressed his country's readiness to sign a free trade agreement with Egypt in view of the important role Egypt is playing on the regional and international arenas.
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Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak delegated Presidential Chamberlain Hamed Abdel Razik to call on the Vatican Embassy in Cairo for expressing condolences over the death of Pope John Paul II of the Vatican.
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"The Mufti of Palestine Ikrema Sabri and the supreme Muslim Judge Taysir Tamimi urged Muslims in Palestine as well around the world to be vigilant in order to Zionist Jewish attempts to assault and physically attack Islamic holy places in Jerusalem. ..An extremist Zionist group called Revava said it would send 'thousands of followers' to the Aqsa compound in order to foil the Israeli plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip," the Iranian News Agency IRNA reported.
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Participants at the 122nd Conference of the International Parliamentary Union (I.P.U), being held in Manila, on Wednesday elected the Syrian Parliamentary delegation Head Nomair Ghanem as Chairman of the Peace and Security Committee for 2 years at the I. P.U.
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Egypt's Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif said the anticipated visit to Egypt by Russian President Vladimir Putin would contribute to boosting the Egyptian-Russian relations.
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Iraq neighboring countries' foreign ministers will meet on April 18th and 19th in the Turkish city of Istanbul, if the Iraqi government is formed, the Turkish Foreign Ministry announced Wednesday.
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"Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa on Tuesday was honored for his efforts in enhancing cooperation between Brazil and Arab countries," said Hossam Zaki, the AL Chief's spokesman.
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