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Syrian intellectuals call on al-Assad to carry out reforms
the spokesman for the Arab rights human organization Ammar Qurabi called on the exiled Syrians not to return until the issuance of a general amnesty on political crimes.
Syria, Politics, 5/11/2005
On the new constitutional change in Egypt
The Egyptian parliament on Tuesday approved at a great majority the amendment of the constitution in order to permit more than one candidate in the presidential elections and by direct vote for the first time in Egypt's history.
Egypt, Politics, 5/11/2005
Regression in human rights despite breakthroughs in Morocco, NGO
Morocco has achieved since the start of the 90s major breakthroughs in human rights promotion but has also recorded some regressions, according to the "Centre Marocain des droits de l'homme" (CMDH).
Morocco, Politics, 5/11/2005
al-Jazeera: Human rights committee in Qatar monitored 150 complaints in 2004
The report commended the response of the authorities with the recommendations issued by the committee. Chairman of the human rights national committee in Qatar Khaled al-Ateyah said that the committee submitted all debated cases to sides concerned for dealing with them.
Qatar, Politics, 5/11/2005
Aoun, Hizbullah and Saad al-Hariri
Former Lebanese army leader Michael Aoun met on Monday with a Hizbullah delegation led by parliamentarian Ali Ammar.
Lebanon, Politics, 5/11/2005
Arab-Latin American Summit to promote economic and political ties
The first Arab-Latin American summit opened in Brazilia Tuesday with the participation of 33 Arab and Latin American countries.
Regional-Latin America, Politics, 5/11/2005
Unemployment rate drops to 8.10 percent in Morocco
Unemployment rate in Morocco has fallen in 2004 to 8.10pc against 11.4pc in 2003, announced on Saturday Minister of Labor and Vocational training, Mustapha Mansouri, on the occasion of the Labor Day.
Morocco, Economics, 5/11/2005
Justice Commission efforts described positive by ICTJ officer
The efforts to investigate past human rights violations in Morocco, to unveil truth and to process complaints by the Justice and Reconciliation Commission (IER) are positive, for they represent "an important experience and a first in North Africa and the Middle east," said Hanny Megally.
Morocco, Politics, 5/11/2005
Gunman detained in recent clashes in Riyadh
In a statement, the Saudi ministry of the interior said that the security forces detained one gunman after he was injured in a fire exchange in one of the quarters in the east of Riyadh on Monday.
Saudi Arabia, Local, 5/11/2005
Continued operations in al-Qaem, booby trapped car kill seven Iraqis
News reports said that unidentified gunmen kidnapped the governor of al-Anbar situated to the west of Baghdad which has been witnessing continued military operations since the end of Falluja operations in 2004.
Iraq, Military, 5/11/2005
Four American soldiers killed in separate attacks in Iraq
In a statement, the American army said that four of its soldiers were killed in three separate attacks to the west of Iraq in the past hours thereby number of American soldiers killed in Iraq increased to 14 since Saturday.
Iraq, Military, 5/11/2005
Booby trapped car series in Iraq
the Iraqi parliament composed on Tuesday a committee for the formulation of a permanent constitution for the country composed of 55 parliamentarians including 28 members of the Iraqi Shiite united coalition list; 15 for the Kurdish alliance, 8 from the Iraqi list led by Eyad Allawi and 4 from other social strata of the Iraqi people.
Iraq, Politics, 5/11/2005
Trade unions call for drastic measures to improve the situation of workers
Most of the trade unions that took to the street on Sunday throughout Morocco to celebrate the May 1 Labor day deplored the problems facing workers and called for drastic measures to improve their situation.
Morocco, Politics, 5/11/2005
Suliman Awwad: Gaza pullout must be coordinated with Palestinians
Israel should coordinate with the Palestinians over its plan to put off until mid-August its withdrawal from Gaza Strip originally planned for mid-July, Egypt's Presidential Spokesperson Suliman Awwad said yesterday.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 5/11/2005
Renowned Sahrawi family denounces actions of relative
Aida Ould Tamek, dean of the Sahrawi family Ahl Tamek, has denounced the actions of Ali Salem Tamek, who advocates the separation of the Moroccan Sahara, describing him as a "traitor."
Morocco, Politics, 5/11/2005
On US pressures and reform in the Arab states
US professor in modern Arab studies said on Tuesday reforms in the Arab states should emerge from inside these states far away from any pressure or nay foreign dictate.
Regional-USA, Politics, 5/11/2005
Moroccan imports from China up 41% in Jan-Feb 2005
Moroccan imports from China totalled over MAD 1.5b (Euro 135m) in the first two months of 2005, that is an increase of 41% compared to the same period last year, said, here Tuesday, the Minister of Foreign Trade.
Morocco-China, Economics, 5/11/2005
Minister dismisses reports on evangelism attempts in Morocco
Reports on evangelism attempts aiming to persuade Moroccans to become Christians have been dismissed by Moroccan Minister of Habous (endowments) and Islamic affairs, Ahmed Taoufiq.
Morocco, Religion, 5/11/2005
'Aicha des Gazelles' women adventure ends in celebration
Essaouiris extend a warm welcome to participants in the 15th edition of the unique women-only race as Gnaoua band and Fantasia horsemen celebrated world gazelles in the typically Moroccan hospitality.
Morocco, Sports, 5/11/2005
Hollywood stars reach out to Moroccan women
A group of Hollywood stars will conduct a goodwill trip to Morocco early next June in a mission to forge lasting bonds of friendship with women leaders in this Muslim nation that is experiencing a "smooth revolution" as a result of steps taken by King Mohammed VI to empower women in all walks of life.
Morocco-USA, Culture, 5/11/2005
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President Jalal al-Talbani of Iraq on Tuesday described as "strategic in all domains" the relation between Syria and Iraq. "Syria is, for me, my first country, not the second," Talbani said during a meeting with Syria's Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed al-Moalem, stressing the important role of Syria in supporting Iraq.
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The Lebanese President Emil Lahoud made his assurance on Tuesday for the international community over the transparency of the elections on May 29th.
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An Egyptian security source said that the security authorities arrested 79 persons in Asyout city over links to the banned Muslim Brothers group and the others gathering without a permit.
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Israeli warplanes again violated the Lebanese airspaces overnight and Tuesday early morning over the south and up to the capital Beirut.
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Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Miqati condemned Israeli continued violations of the Lebanese airspaces and sovereignty. Lebanese National News Agency said Miqati overnight phoned the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Terje Roed-Larsen and informed him Lebanon's protest over the Israeli violation to the Lebanese air-space, asserting the importance of preserving the stability along the Lebanese borders with occupied Palestine.
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Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday discussed with Chairman of the International Union of Muslim Scholars and Head of the European Mufti Council, Sheikh Youssef al-Qardawi, the role of the true religious commitment in elevating self-esteem and uniting sons of the same nation.
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Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak received in Sharm el-sheikh yesterday Eritrean Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Said Abdullah, who is currently visiting Egypt.
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Malaysia underlined support to Syria's stances towards Arab just issues at the international forums, asserting desire to cooperate with Damascus through bilateral relations or through the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
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The Iranian newspaper of 'Jomhouri-Eslami' warned against "catastrophic consequences" which will result from carrying out threats launched by Israeli extremists to violate sanctity of al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.
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Minister of Oil and Mineral Resources Ibrahim Haddad said "Syria has given the sector of gas a special interest," pointing out to the two firms established recently to produce and market gas.
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