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King announces the launching of 'the National Initiative for Human Development'
Morocco's King Mohammed VI announced Wednesday evening the launching of the National Initiative for Human Development, which illustrates the sovereign's concern to fulfill the aspirations of the Moroccan people, and which is part of the society project initiated by His Majesty since his accession to the Alaouite throne.
Morocco, Politics, 5/19/2005
Royal Initiative for Human Development unanimously praised by politicians
The royal Initiative for Human Development, announced on Wednesday by King Mohammed VI in a speech to the nation was welcomed with unanimous praise by Moroccan political leaders as the adequate solution to Moroccan problems.
Morocco, Politics, 5/19/2005
Sudan asks Eritrea to stop support for opposition before normalization
Sudan said that Eritrea has to stop supporting the Sudanese opposition before talking about normalization relations between the two countries.
Sudan-Eritrea, Politics, 5/19/2005
Sunni Muslim Scholars accuse Bader organization of killing Sunni
The Muslim Scholars Commission, the main Sunni commissions in Iraq and the Bader organization, the military wing of the Higher Council For The Islamic Revolution In Iraq supported by Iran, exchanged accusations over the responsibility of Bader organizations over killing mosques Imams inside and outside Baghdad.
Iraq, Politics, 5/19/2005
A Lebanese security leader is under the disposal of the army
It was announced in Beirut that one of the Lebanese security department leaders, the Lebanese opposition asked for their resignation, was put under the disposal of the army leadership.
Lebanon, Politics, 5/19/2005
Opposition certain of winning Lebanese elections; removing politics from the security departments
Concerning the issue of the Lebanese elections, Saad Eddine al-Hariri repeated his expectations that the Lebanese opposition will win the majority of seats in the parliament in the elections due on May 29th.
Lebanon, Politics, 5/19/2005
Al-Jazeera: Nazif discusses reform in Washington
The Egyptian prime minister Ahmad Nazif held in Cairo, in the course of discussing the file of reform with the American administration, held talks in Washington with the US secretary of state Condaleezza Rice prior to his meeting on Wednesday with the US President George W. Bush.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 5/19/2005
Aoun considers Lebanese elections a reflection to international agenda
Michael Aoun, one of the main leaders of the Lebanese opposition against Syria, considered that the Lebanese elections due on May 29th is unfair and come to meet an international agenda.
Lebanon, Politics, 5/19/2005
Aoun visits Jaajaa in prison
The former Lebanese army leader Michael Aoun visited the leader of the Lebanese Forces banned party, Samir Jaajaa, in his prison on Wednesday. This was the first meeting between the two men in 15 years.
Lebanon, Politics, 5/19/2005
Over 400 'phantom civil servants' salaries frozen
The Moroccan Government suspended the salaries of 415 "phantom civil servants" in 2005, part of a crack down on what is known in Morocco as "the phantom civil servants phenomenon," said Wednesday, Minister in charge of Modernizing Public Sectors, Mohamed Boussaid.
Morocco, Politics, 5/19/2005
Syria seeks use to experience of others in development
The program of reform in Syria is inclined to liberate foreign trade and simplify administrative procedures in addition to improve investment atmosphere
Syria, Politics, 5/19/2005
Cairo complains of maltreatment of Egyptian workers in Jordan
Cairo has expressed its concern over receiving reports that its workers in Jordan are exposed to attacks by the security forces.
Egypt-Jordan, Politics, 5/19/2005
Moussa: Justice and Equality Movement in Sudan ready to resume negotiations
Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa said yesterday that he felt that the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) in Sudan was ready to resume negotiations with Khartoum.
Sudan, Politics, 5/19/2005
Continued killing and detentions in Iraq
"Al-Jihad Qaida organization in Mesopotamia" claimed responsibility for the assassination operation of Ibrahim Hammas, the investigator at the Iraqi ministry of the interior, in an attack by machine guns in front of his house in al-Zafaraneyah to the south of Baghdad.
Iraq, Military, 5/19/2005
Kuwait to invest $ 4 billion in developing transport sector
The first bids for these projects will be in July when companies working in Kuwait will submit bids for al-Sebyah road projects which will be carried out at three phases
Kuwait, Economics, 5/19/2005
Israel bombards Hamas activists
Ahmad Shahwan, one leader of the Ezz Eddine al-Qassam group, the military wing of the Islamic resistance movement ( Hamas), was gravely injured in a missile attack to the south of Gaza.
Palestine-Israel, Military, 5/19/2005
State's Wayne sees economic growth potential in middle east
Given the proper economic environment, the wealth of human and productive resources in the countries of the Middle East and North Africa could generate dramatic economic growth over the next decade, according to US Assistant Secretary of State E. Anthony Wayne.
Regional-USA, Economics, 5/19/2005
Iran criticizes double-standard policy on nuclear issue
Iran's First Vice-president Mohammad Reza Aref has criticized the double-standard policy adopted by the West over the issue of weapons of mass destruction ( WMD).
Iran-European Union, Politics, 5/19/2005
Amr Salama: Egypt, Ukraine cooperation to manfacture two satellites
Egypt's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Amr Salama, said yesterday that the Egyptian space programme is proceeding according to schedule in cooperation with the National Space Agency of Ukraine.
Egypt-Ukraine, Economics, 5/19/2005
Fahmi: First liquefied natural gas consignment exported toUS tomorrow
The first consignment of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) will be exported tomorrow to US from Edko, Egypt.
Egypt, Economics, 5/19/2005
Syrian poet in French Eyes
French authors compared Wednesday between Syrian poet Nizar Qabbani and Charles Baudelaire of France particularly in his work "Flowers of Evil."
Syria, People, 5/19/2005
'Run for fun' women race hopes to attract 20,000 participants
The "run for fun" women race taking place annually in Casablanca hopes to attract 20,000 participants for its 7th edition slated next Sunday.
Morocco-Regional, Sports, 5/19/2005
Israel responds to Qatar's request: supporting its nomination to the UN Security Council
Israel on Wednesday responded to a request by Qatar in its attempt to seek a non-permanent seat for two years at the UN Security Council, although there are no full diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Qatar-Israel, Politics, 5/19/2005
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An official source at the Syrian Interior Ministry denied a news item circulated by some sources on the alleged arrest of Sheikh Ma'ashouk al-Khaznawi.
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Lebanese Premier Najib Miqati on Wednesday said his government completed necessary procedures to hold parliamentary elections on schedule.
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Syria took all possible measures to control its joint borders with Iraq, Iraq's former prime minister said on Wednesday. "Both Syrian and Iraqi governments are working seriously to enhance the bilateral relations and cooperation between the two brotherly countries in all fields in a way that meets their joint interests," Premier Iyad Allawi said in a statement.
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Syria's Foreign Minster Farouk al-Shara discussed on Wednesday with Head of the Iranian Majlis (Parliament) National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi latest regional and international developments, particularly in Iraq and the Palestinian occupied territories.
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