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Arab Sunni quit the Iraqi government
The front of the Arab Sunni forces which includes the front of the national forces and the national dialogue council announced its withdrawal from the formation of the Iraqi government.
Iraq, Politics, 4/29/2005
Many seats vacant in the Iraqi government
The Interim Iraqi parliament gave confidence at a great majority to al-Jaafari government. Some 180 out of 185 parliamentarians who attended the session voted for the government.
Iraq, Politics, 4/29/2005
Lebanese security officials quitted
The Lebanese government decided on Thursday evening to remove three heads of security departments in addition to the court of appeal attorney general which the opposition demanded their resignation since the assassination of the former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq al-Hariri on February 14.
Lebanon, Politics, 4/29/2005
Moroccan rights organizations launch campaign to abolish capital punishment
A group of Moroccan human rights organizations launched Thursday a nationwide campaign to abolish capital punishment in Morocco that is among 21 African countries where death penalty is still in effect.
Morocco, Politics, 4/29/2005
Welcome to the new Iraqi government
International welcome to the formation of the Iraqi government chaired by Ibrahim al-Jaafari has continued after the Interim Iraqi parliament vowed confidence to this government at great majority.
Iraq, Politics, 4/29/2005
King's visit to Singapore, new impetus to economic cooperation
King Mohammed VI of Morocco Started Thursday an official visit to Singapore at the invitation of President Sellapan Rama Nathan.
Morocco-Singapore, Politics, 4/29/2005
Two UN teams in Beirut
Two UN teams arrived in Beirut on Wednesday evening, one of them is in charge of investigating the full and complete withdrawal for the Syrian forces from Lebanon, while the second is preparing to help the UN disclose persons and sides which are involved in the assassination of Rafiq al- Hariri.
Lebanon-UN, Politics, 4/29/2005
Adoption of year 2000 Lebanese elections law
The Lebanese parliamentary committees meetings dedicated to discuss the elections law could not reach an agreement on this law because because of a lack of a quorum at the parliament hearings, while both the Lebanese supporters and opposition sides exchanged accusations over the responsibility if the failure.
Lebanon, Politics, 4/29/2005
Khalaf al-Jarad on the role of media in confronting terrorism
Meetings of the Arab work team in charge of studying the issue of media role in confronting terrorism were concluded recently at the headquarters of the Arab League general secretariat in Cairo.
Syria, Politics, 4/29/2005
Ghanaian speaker regrets Morocco's absence from African Union
Morocco's absence from the African Union (AU) had a negative impact on the pan-African joint action, regretted on Wednesday, visiting speaker of the Ghanaian parliament, Ebenezer Begyina Sekyi Hughes.
Morocco-Ghana, Politics, 4/29/2005
King proved that political will decisive to advance democracy, woman activist
Morocco's King Mohammed VI gave evidence that political will is decisive to advance democracy and human rights, and to ensure a better future to all the Moroccan people, said Latifa Jbabdi, chairwoman of Feminine Action Union (UAF).
Morocco, Politics, 4/29/2005
Mrs. Mubarak chosen First Arab Lady for Development
Egypt's First lady Suzanne Mubarak was named yesterday the first Arab lady for supporting peace and development issues in the region.
Egypt, Culture, 4/29/2005
Egyptian officials hail Syria's active role
Syria is pursuing a wise and brave policy in dealing with the recent developments that the region is witnessing, Egyptian President political advisor said Thursday.
Egypt-Syria, Politics, 4/29/2005
Al-Tawhid group used secret ink for planning attacks in Jordan
An expert in the computer affairs said on Wednesday that the CDs found with the groups included training courses on how to deal with explosives and poisons.
Jordan, Local, 4/29/2005
Morocco to provide justice expertise to UAE
Morocco is ready to put a group of judges at the disposal of the United Arab Emirates to contribute to the development of bilateral cooperation in justice-related fields, said Morocco's Justice Minister, Mohamed Bouzoubaa.
United Arab Emirates-Morocco, Judicial, 4/29/2005
Escalation of attacks in Iraq
Iraq has witnessed an escalation in the pace of attacks which resulted in several casualties among killed or injured in the lines of the American forces and the Iraqi security forces.
Iraq, Military, 4/29/2005
European parliament hails Morocco's efforts in human rights
The European parliament hailed Thursday Morocco's efforts in human rights, expressing support to the reforms ushered in the country, notably those related to the Family Code and the incrimination of torture.
Morocco-European Union, Politics, 4/29/2005
Morocco calls for moratorium on nuclear weapons in Middle East
Morocco called on Wednesday for a moratorium on nuclear weapons manufacturing, acquisition or possession of nuclear weapons in the Middle East, saying Israel is the only country in the region which is not member to the Non-proliferation treaty.
Morocco-Israel, Politics, 4/29/2005
Polisario's negative attitude on UN chief Sahara report shows disarray, government spokesman
The negative attitude shown by the Algeria-backed Polisario regarding the latest report of the UN secretary general on the Sahara is an indication of the mercenaries' "state of disarray," said here Thursday Moroccan communication minister and government spokesman.
Morocco-UN, Politics, 4/29/2005
Chad to get observer status at the Arab league
The secretary general of the Arab League (AL) Amr Moussa said on Thursday that Chad will be shortly an observer member in the Arab League. This decision came following Moussa's meeting on Thursday with Chad's foreign minister Najoum Yamasoum.
Regional-Chad, Politics, 4/29/2005
Cabinet approves L.E. 187 billion state budget
The Egyptian Cabinet late on Wednesday approved a state budget proposal as well as the tentative investment plan for the FY 2005-2006, Cabinet Spokesman Magdi Radi said.
Egypt, Economics, 4/29/2005
Iran-India-China gas pipeline idea
"China's Ambassador to India, Sun Yuxi here Thursday said as far as the extension of the Iran-India gas pipeline to China is concerned, Beijing does not have any political problem with it, finding it a very good idea," the Iranian official news agency IRNA reported today.
Iran-India, Economics, 4/29/2005
Morocco elected member of UN Human Rights Commission
Morocco was elected by consensus, on Wednesday, member of the UN Human Rights Commission for a three-year mandate.
Morocco, Local, 4/29/2005
Al-Azhar University professors to teach in Gambia
Gambia University is to receive members of Al-Azhar University teaching staff to benefit from their scientific and academic experience with the aim of promoting the education process in Gambia.
Regional-Gambia, Religion, 4/29/2005
Renault increases share in SOMACA capital to 54%
The French car group, Renault, increased its share in the capital of the Moroccan car-assembling company (SOMACA) from 34% to 54% for a value estimated at 4.5 million Euros.
Morocco-France, Business, 4/29/2005
Stolen Pharaonic plaque back home soon from Belgium
Egypt-Belgium, Local, 4/29/2005
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Shura Council Speaker and Secretary-General of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Safwat al-Sherif affirmed yesterday that the party remained behind President Hosni Mubarak as a leader of Egypt steering the reform and development process in the coming stage.
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Syria's President Bashar al-Assad underlined on Thursday Syria's keenness on Lebanon's stability and security.
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Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Miqati stressed on Thursday the importance of developing economic cooperation between Syria and Lebanon and reinvigorating economic integration.
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Shura Council Speaker and Secretary General of the National Democratic Party NDP Safwat el-Sherif said that President Hosni Mubarak had declared frequently his rejection of the principle of bequeathing rule in Egypt.
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Syria's Foreign Minister Farouq al-Shara and his Romanian counterpart Mihai-Razvan Ungureanu on Thursday discussed the latest developments in the region particularly the bad situation of the Romanian journalists kidnapped in Iraq.
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Chairman of the Iranian Expediency Council Hashemi Rafsanjni condemned the American policies against the region and said "America pursues the implementation of colonialism plots to control the Middle East region and its wealth."
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Spanish foreign minister Miguel Angel Moratinos said Wednesday his country is for "a positive answer" to the Moroccan request on "an advanced status" with the European Union (EU) within the latter's new neighbour policy.
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US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says she values Russian President Vladimir Putin's contribution to advancing the Middle East peace process but believes that international efforts at this time should be focused on supporting Israel's withdrawal from Gaza rather than planning an international conference.
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Expatriates Minister Buthaina Shaaban received a prize of the Arab distinguished women in the governmental work in a referendum organized by center of Arab women participation studies in the UAE.
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