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Historic vote: Kuwaiti women get full political rights
The Kuwaiti women achieved a qualitative leap in enjoying their rights becoming able to practice full political rights through taking part in the elections as a voter and a candidate, alike.
Kuwait, Politics, 5/17/2005
Kuwaiti Islamists and giving women their rights
parliamentarian Fahd al-Khinna, the coordinator of the Islamists bloc at the Kuwaiti parliament said that his bloc voted against this law on the ground that "in the Sharia (Islamic law), a woman is not permitted to be nominated for elections or assuming governmental posts," adding but his bloc accepts the decision because it reflects the views of the majority.
Kuwait, Politics, 5/17/2005
Historical reconciliation between Sudanese president, Eritrea's peer
the Libyan Leader Muammar al-Qathafi held a "historic" reconciliation between the Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir and his Eritrea's peer Asyas Afourki.
Sudan-Eritrea, Politics, 5/17/2005
HRW: Saudi Arabia's reform punished for exercising free speech
Whitson added "In handing down such brutal sentences, the Saudi authorities are trampling on the right to free speech."
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 5/17/2005
Retraction of Quran desecration story, Guantanamo controversy continues
Two Iranian newspapers of 'Jomhouri-Eslami' and 'Kayhan al-Arabi' on Monday condemned U.S. soldiers' desecration of the Holy Quran in Guantanamo Bay detention Camp, describing the acts as an insult to the Islam and to all divine religions.
Regional-USA, Politics, 5/17/2005
Amnesty International: the victims of the USA's 'war on terror'
Amnesty International presented a report updating its concerns around the USA's detentions in the context of the "war on terror," and US efforts to either ignore, subvert or create new laws that are not in line and sacrifice human rights standards in this so-called war.
Regional-USA, Politics, 5/17/2005
Optimism in Tripoli summit over Darfur
The leaders of seven African states held a close door meeting on late Monday evening in Tripoli, Libya, concerning the crisis in Darfur west. The summit lasts for two days and is expected to lead to the resumption of the stumbled peace talks being held in Abuja, Nigeria.
Sudan-Regional, Politics, 5/17/2005
Morocco, Jordan boost relations in several fields
Morocco and Jordan signed Monday five agreements, four protocols, three executive programs and a memorandum of understanding touching on as diverse domains as economy, trade, energy, agriculture, culture, tourism and education.
Morocco-Jordan, Politics, 5/17/2005
Rice leaves Iraq affirming US stay till Iraqi security forces is capable
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/17/2005
European observer to monitor the Lebanese elections
Observers from the EU were deployed in various parts of Lebanon in preparations for the Lebanese parliamentary elections which will be held on phases starting as from May 29 at a time when the formation of election lists has formed in Beirut district area where the elections will start.
Lebanon-European Union, Politics, 5/17/2005
Nuclear technology outcome result of internal Iranian will
Iran's Majlis Speaker Gholam Ali Haddad Adel on Monday said that "access to nuclear technology and scientific progress in recent years is the practical outcome of an independent ruling system... and that the Islamic Revolution is the fruit of people's efforts to gain independence and avoid reliance on foreign powers.
Iran-Regional, Politics, 5/17/2005
Terrorism 'bringing in many a horror', spokesman
Terrorism is an "international phenomenon bringing in many a horror" and through ages and time manifested in various forms, sai Monday Moroccan communication minister and government spokesman, Nabil Benabdellah.
Morocco, Politics, 5/17/2005
Discovered bodies in Baghdad are for the Sunni, 12 killed in attacks
Chairman of the Sunni Waqf court Adnan Muhammad Salman disclosed that the bodies found in Baghdad are for Muslim Sunnis detained from their houses or the mosques. He called on the Iraqi government to shed light on the implication of these crimes.
Iraq, Military, 5/17/2005
Abbas is in Tokyo
The chairman of the Palestinian authority Mahmoud Abbas called on Japan for continued support for the Palestinians at the economic and political levels with their moves towards the foundation of the independent Palestinian state.
Palestine-Japan, Politics, 5/17/2005
Palestinian killed by the Israeli forces
One young Palestinian was killed by the bullets of the Israeli occupation forces in the West Bank on Monday in an indication for the escalation of tension that contradicts with the efforts to calm down coinciding with the anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba (usurpation of Palestine).
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/17/2005
US-based NGO calls for including Polisario in Terrorist Exclusion List
"The American Council for Moroccan POWs" has called US authorities to include the Polisario separatist group in the Terrorist Exclusion List (TEL), following the Algeria-backed movement's recent threats of terrorist attacks.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 5/17/2005
International Women in Business Forum
Founder of Businesswomen Assembly in Britain, Sulaiman Ahmad, said holding the International Women in Business Forum in Damascus 20-22 May reflects the great development of the Syrian businesswomen's role who proved high dynamism.
Syria-Regional, Business, 5/17/2005
China to reduce textile exports to Morocco, Minister
China has set up several measures aiming to self-regulate and limit its exports of textile products, said Monday visiting Chinese vice-minister for Commerce Yu Guangzhou.
Morocco-China, Economics, 5/17/2005
Over 20 thousands enrolled in 'popular universities' courses
Over 20,000 people have enrolled in the program of "popular universities," launched in January 2005, said Monday Morocco's State Secretary in charge of Youth, Mohamed El Gahs.
Morocco, Education, 5/17/2005
Syria founds natural reserve for sea turtles
Sea turtles have great importance in naval life balance on the Syrian coast. They are now exposed to extinction because of the population activity
Syria, Environment, 5/17/2005
Qatar Oil and ExxonMobil found a petrochemical project
The Qatari Oil company and the American ExxonMobil have initialed an agreement for the establishment of a petrochemical factory at a cost of 2 billion dollars in Raas Laffan industrial city in Qatar.
Qatar-USA, Business, 5/17/2005
Over 20,000 cases of scorpion stings in Morocco in 2004
Some 24,000 cases of scorpion stings were reported in 2004 in Morocco, representing over 30% of poisoning cases, said Director of Moroccan Anti-Poison Center (CNAP), Rachida Slimani.
Morocco, Health, 5/17/2005
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Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak, a member of the Conference of Leaders and Head of State of the Sahal and Sahara Community (CEN-SAD) arrived Monday in Libya to participate in the activities of the 3rd African summit on Darfur held Monday evening, JANA reported yesterday.
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Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Miqati said a just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East cannot be established without the restoration of the occupied Arab lands, including Shabaa Farms and the implementation of the relevant international resolutions.
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Lebanese Deputy Mohammad Fnaish said Monday his country can't do without Syria and can never achieve stability except within good relations with Damascus.
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Director of the Middle East and North Africa Department at the Russian Foreign Ministry Sergey Vershinen on Monday underlined the importance of the Syrian-Lebanese tracks in the Middle East peace process and stability. "Russia calls for a comprehensive settlement in the Middle East to achieve security and stability in the region," the Russian diplomat said in a statement.
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Convening of the International Woman in Business Forum in Damascus is an important indication on position of the Syrian woman in the labor market, trade and industry world, member of the Syria's People's Assembly Huda al-Homsi said Monday.
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