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Saudi Arabia: men of religion expects Islamists to win the elections
It seemed on Friday that Islamist candidates for the municipal elections in Saudi Arabia, who are supported by the men of religion, are inclined to achieve a great victory in Jeddah, the same as in most of the cities in the two first phases in this election process.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 4/23/2005
Security leaders at the command of the political authority
The director general of the internal security forces in Lebanon lt. gen. Ali al-Haj followed Lt. Gen. Jamil al-Sayyed and put himself at the disposal of the new government during the investigation carried out on the assassination of the former prime minister Rafiq al-Hariri.
Lebanon, Politics, 4/23/2005
Miqati clings to elections on time
On the election affairs, the Lebanese prime minister Najib Miqati stressed that the elections will be held at the due time on May 29th. He explained that his government will propose in its ministerial statement a mechanism to make the elections
Lebanon, Politics, 4/23/2005
Kuwait to exchange diplomats with Iraq
The Kuwaiti foreign minister Muhammad al-Sabah announced on Friday that Kuwait has taken necessary measures to exchange diplomats with Iraq, noting that the Kuwaiti embassy will be opened following the completion of the Iraqi government formation.
Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 4/23/2005
Iraqi president is frustrated over the delay in announcing the iraqi government
Amid drastic security conditions in Iraq, coupled by the repeated failures to form the government, the Iraqi President Jalal al-Talibani expressed his frustration over the delay of announcing the new Iraqi government which he attributed to the differences over the distribution of ministerial bags.
Iraq, Politics, 4/23/2005
French geo-politician: pressures are to change Syria pro-peace stance
Pressures and threats against Syria aim at changing her opposing-war stance which calls for the just and comprehensive peace according to the international resolutions, Chairman of the French Seminar for Middle East Geopolitics Gille Munier said Thursday.
Syria-France, Politics, 4/23/2005
Mubarak addresses 2nd army in Ismailia
President Hosni Mubarak visited on Saturday the 2nd army headquarters in Ismailia and addressed officers and soldiers on the occasion of the start of celebrations marking Sinai Liberation Day.
Egypt, Politics, 4/23/2005
The Guardian: British professor depicts Israel as illegal and racist
A British professor at Birmingham University said on Friday Israel is an illegal entity that practices a past policy of apartheid against the Arab and Palestinian students.
Israel-UK, Politics, 4/23/2005
Lebanese committee observes sit in to release prisoners in the Israeli jails
Secretary General of the Lebanese Follow Up Committee for Supporting Prisoners in Israeli jails, Mohammad Safa, on Friday called on the EU and the U.N. and other human and international organizations to work hard to release prisoners at Israeli jails.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 4/23/2005
Morocco reiterates commitment to negotiate with all parties Sahara issue solution
Morocco reiterated on Thursday its commitment to hold negotiations with all parties, under the United Nations auspices, to reach a fair, final and mutually-acceptable solution to the Sahara issue.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 4/23/2005
Fleihan funeral
A huge funeral was held on Friday for the Lebanese parliamentarian Bassel Fleihan from the Rafiq al-Hariri house in Beirut with the participation of thousands of eulogizers, led by his son Saad Eddine al-Hariri.
Lebanon, Politics, 4/23/2005
Mubarak in my word to the history for three running days
Under the title "my word to history" the Egyptian TV starts as from tomorrow and for three running days to broadcast an interview with the Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak that lasts for seven hours, its content is not disclosed yet, according to the Egyptian al-Ahram daily.
Egypt, Politics, 4/23/2005
Asian-African summit opens in Indonesia
The summit of Asian and African leaders, which will adopt a strategic partnership declaration that will be aimed at strengthening cooperation among countries of the two continents, began in Jakarta on Friday.
Regional, Politics, 4/23/2005
Lebanese government for consolidating relations with Syria
The Lebanese government has stressed determination to establish more consolidated relations with Syria in all fields.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 4/23/2005
Attacks increase in Iraq
The American army announced on Friday that one American soldier was killed and another injured in a bomb explosion targeting an American vehicle while running in TelAfar town near al-Musil to the north of Iraq on Thursday.
Iraq, Military, 4/23/2005
Eight Iraqis killed in clashes
Acts of violence continued in Iraq with the repeated failures to form an Iraqi government, and under the absence of the state's control on security conditions in Iraq.
Iraq, Military, 4/23/2005
UN team in Beirut to make sure of the Syrian withdrawal shortly
The spokesman for the UN Steven Doyaritch said on Friday that a UN team will arrive in Beirut shortly to make sure of the full withdrawal of the Syrian army and its military intelligence from this country.
Lebanon-UN, Politics, 4/23/2005
Qathafi boycotts Jakarta summit over being banned to deliver Friday's sermon
The Libyan leader Muammar al-Qathafi canceled his plans to take part in the Afro-Asian summit in Jakarta after Indonesia being refrained from delivering Friday's sermon in one of its mosques.
Libya-Indonesia, Politics, 4/23/2005
US warns citizens from traveling to Lebanon
Concerning the security situation in Lebanon, the US Department Of State has warned the Americans from traveling to Lebanon unless there is an urgent need to that.
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 4/23/2005
Kashani condemns Israeli practices against palestinians
Member of the Expediency Council in Iran denounced Friday Israeli practices against the Palestinian people as crimes and oppressive actions.
Iran-Palestine, Politics, 4/23/2005
Iraq: residential units for the Palestinians who were displaced after the collapse of Baghdad
One Palestinian diplomat in Baghdad announced on Friday that the UNHCR, under the supervision of the Iraqi ministry of immigration and the expatriates, rented housing units for the Palestinians who were expelled from their houses after the fall of Baghdad.
Iraq-Palestine, Politics, 4/23/2005
37 Copts visited Jerusalem despite ban by Pope Shanoudah
Some 37 Egyptian Copts traveled from Cairo to occupied Jerusalem despite the embargo imposed by the Pope of Alexandria and al-Karazza Patriarchy Shanouda III against visiting the city as long as it is under occupation.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 4/23/2005
Investment Minister briefs US officials on reform measures
US Under-Secretary of State Robert Zoelick hailed the recent steps towards political, economic reforms and trade liberalization in Egypt, a senior Egyptian official said on Friday.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 4/23/2005
Egypt's agricultural exports up to L.E 6 billion
The Egyptian agricultural exports upped to LE 6.155 billion from January to September 2004 compared to LE 4.301 billion in the same period of 2003.
Egypt, Economics, 4/23/2005
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Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak will declare features of an integrated plan to support the low-income families and realize the social stability which constitutes an essential base of Egypt's rule. In his Labor Day address, slated for Thursday, Mubarak will tackle challenges Egypt faces such as the overpopulation problem, creating job opportunities and removing obstacles to investors.
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Foreign ministers of Iraq's neighboring countries meeting will be held April 29 and 30 in Istanbul, Spokesman of the Turkish Foreign Ministry Namiq Tan said.
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Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said his country is working on developing relations with the neighboring countries, pointing out to the importance of dialogue and coordination between Turkey and states of the region, particularly Iraq's neighboring states.
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The European Union supports the new Lebanese government and establishing a parliamentary election in Lebanon,Spokesman of the European Troika delegation which is visiting Lebanon said Friday.
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