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Municipal elections concluded in Tunisia with a turnout of 76.43%
Participation rate in the municipality elections in Tunisia which took place on Sunday reached 76.43% just two hours before the end of the voting process, according to the most recent figures announced in the Tunisian capital.
Tunisia, Politics, 5/9/2005
The war on Iraq destroyed 84% of education establishments
A study carried out by the UN and issued on Friday revealed that 84% of the higher education establishment in Iraq were "destroyed, damaged and robbed " since the beginning of the American invasion in 2003.
Iraq, Education, 5/9/2005
Muslim Bothers continue demonstrations in Cairo, reject constitution's amendment
The banned Muslim Brothers group in Egypt has stressed its determination to continue acts of protests despite the detention of hundreds of its members and supporters by the Egyptian security forces last week.
Egypt, Politics, 5/9/2005
Arab- Latin summit discusses development, poverty issues
The Arab states are discussing with their Latin American peers during a summit in Brazil on Tuesday and Wednesday means of enhancing joint trade and economic relations, especially continued sustainable development and the work to achieve social justice and eliminating poverty and hunger and preserving the environment.
Regional-Latin America, Politics, 5/9/2005
Newly appointed Sunni minister rejects taking part in the Iraqi government
Hashem al-Shabli, who was appointed for the post of the Human Rights minister in the government of Ibrahim al-Jaafari as a representative for the Arab Sunni stressed he rejected accepting this post.
Iraq, Politics, 5/9/2005
On possibility to re-introduce emergency law to Iraq
Concerning steps that might be taken by his government to withstand armed operations which have been in an unprecedented way escalated in Iraq, the Iraqi prime minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari said that the government will take all necessary measures to fight this phenomenon and if it will be necessary will declare or extend the emergency laws.
Iraq, Politics, 5/9/2005
Syria - Saudi Arabia talks discuss outcome of Abdullah recent tour
The Syrian-Saudi talks today have dealt with the outcome of Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz visit to each of France and the United States, A presidential announcement said here this evening.
Syria-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 5/9/2005
Chalabi's arrest issue resurfaces in Jordan
On the sideline of the visit of the Jordanian President Jalal al-Talibani to Jordan, the file of the leader of the Iraqi National Congress, Ahmad Chalabi, who occupies the post of the deputy premier in the government of al-Jaafari has surfaced.
Iraq-Jordan, Politics, 5/9/2005
Aoun attributes Syrian withdrawal to his stances, Junblat criticizes
The former leader of the Lebanese army Michael Aoun chose a heated beginning for his life in Lebanon after 15 years in his exile in Paris, and he called for eliminating what he called the political feudalism and the hated sectarianism.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 5/9/2005
Muslim Brothers guide criticizes Egyptian government
The Guide ( Murshid) of the Muslim Brothers group in Egypt, Mahdi Akef, launched strong criticism against the Egyptian government over the detention of members of the group.
Egypt, Politics, 5/9/2005
New clashes in Somalia a problem for government's comeback
New clashed erupted in Kesmayo port to the south of Somalia and this forced the Somali prime minister Muhammad Ali Jedi to abrogate a tour he was intending on the city.
Somalia, Politics, 5/9/2005
Investment Minister: Land free for investors
Egypt is ready to study a proposal to grant land for free to investors in some provinces nationwide, Minister of Investment Mahmoud Mohieddin said on Sunday.
Egypt, Economics, 5/9/2005
IRCT praises Morocco's efforts to rehabilitate victims of torture
The founder of the International Rehabilitation Center for Torture Victims (IRCT) Inge Genefke, praised the Moroccan experience in human rights promotion and torture victims rehabilitation as "unique" in the Arab states.
Morocco, Politics, 5/9/2005
Some 30% of textile jobs at risk in Morocco, official
Morocco's Minister of Industry and Economy Upgrading warned that 30% of textile jobs and 20% of exports are at risk in the five coming years, if no proactive action is taken by the state and industrialists.
Morocco, Economics, 5/9/2005
Three American soldiers were killed in Iraq
The American army confirmed that three of its soldiers were killed on Sunday so that number of soldiers killed within 24 hours increased to 7.
Iraq, Military, 5/9/2005
Syria is totally free of Qaida and Taliban: Minister
Syria said today there is no activity to the Taliban movement or the Qaida organization over her territories and pledged meeting all commitment to the United Nations.
Syria, Politics, 5/9/2005
Abbas calls for meeting Sharon to apply Sharm-el-Sheikh understandings
Egypt's Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit on Sunday expressed Egypt's concern at the faltering implementation of Sharm El-Sheikh understandings and the ensuing damage to the positive climate under which the Sharm summit was held.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/9/2005
Jews plan to break into al-Aqsa mosque, Palestinian Authority asks world for help
The Palestinian Authority has called on the international community to move seriously and pressure the Israeli government in order to protect the Islamic and Christian shrines against the plans of Jewish extremists.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/9/2005
Nazif: E-government to be accelerated to develop economic performance
Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif said Egypt is currently preparing for the use of information technology for restructuring subsidy, controlling markets and providing services for citizens.
Egypt, Economics, 5/9/2005
Al-Ahram: Libya handed Egypt the brother of the museum attack executor
The Egyptian daily al-Ahram said on Sunday that Egypt received from Libya the fleeing person Muhammad Yusri, brother of the executor of the attacks which took place near the Egyptian museum Eyab Yusri.
Libya-Egypt, Local, 5/9/2005
Damascus Rose fragrance scents Kelaat M'Gouna streets
Rosa Damaskina, Damascus Rose, this aromatic plant of the Dades river valley, with profusely sweet smell and multiple therapeutic, cosmetic and culinary virtues, has scented, during the three-day Rose Festival, the air of the small town of Kelaat M'Gouna.
Morocco, Local, 5/9/2005
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In a statement, the UN mission in Sudan announced that the joint Sudanese military committee in charge of supervising cease fire in southern Sudan held a meeting on Saturday under the auspices of the UN.
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Mufti of Lebanon Sheikh Mohammed Rashid Kabbani condemned Sunday all blasts that targeted the Lebanese capital recenly. "These blasts aim at turning us back to the language of destruction instead of the language of reason and national political dialogue," Kabbani said in a statement, calling all Lebanese to be aware and not open the way for foreign intervention in their country.
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The Arab-Turkish economic forum called to develop horizons of trade exchange between Turkey and the Arab states. "There are huge capabilities in the field of tourist investment and there are resources that have not been exploited yet in the Arab-Turkish region," the forum conclusion said.
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Alexandria Chamber of Commerce is to hold a forum, entitled 'The Private Sector and Investment Opportunities in the Petroleum Sector' in order to review economic policies relating to development and progress in several fields.
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Islamic Studies Center in Syria announced Sunday names of the winners in the annually "Sheikh Ahmad Keftaro Prize." Head of the Center, Mahmoud Keftaro told SANA reporter that the first reward was given to the Mosque of Azhar in Egypt as a distinguished Islamic institution in the service of Islam represented by Sheikh Mohammad Sayed Tantawi.
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