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Maghreban summit postponed
The 7th summit of the Arab Maghreb Union (UMA), which was to open on Wednesday in the Libyan Capital city, was postponed to provide better conditions for the gathering, Libyan official sources said in Tripoli today.
Libya-Maghreb, Politics, 5/24/2005
King Mohammed VI will not attend UMA summit
The Foreign Ministry release pointed out that Algeria's "stances have become increasingly waspish as the Tripoli summit came closer," noting that the Algerian position was first expressed on the occasion of President Bouteflika's tour in south America before they've become more intense two days before the opening of the summit preparatory meetings.
Morocco-Maghreb, Politics, 5/24/2005
UMA: irreversible choice provided countries' sovereignty and territorial integrity be respected, FM
Furthermore, Algeria still asks Morocco to "accept and implement" the overlooked 2003 Baker plan II, though "the UN officially called for the need to come out of the current impasse and advance toward a political and lasting solution to be negotiated." The Moroccan diplomat said "the Kingdom deeply regrets this verbal escalation, and all attempts that harm the sovereignty of the country and the independence of states."
Morocco-Maghreb, Politics, 5/24/2005
Moroccan PM deplores Algerian stance on Sahara issue
This "hostile position" comes at a time when "Morocco and Algeria have started the normalization of their relations following the historical visit of HM King Mohammed VI to Algeria last March and on the eve of the Maghreban Summit due to take place in Libya," he deplored.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 5/24/2005
Egyptian judiciary rejects halting referendum on the constitution
The administrative judiciary in Egypt on Monday rejected the appeals proposed by the main opposition parties to halt the referendum due to be held tomorrow on article 76 of the Egyptian constitution regarding having multiple candidates in presidential elections.
Egypt, Politics, 5/24/2005
Lahoud's son refrains from the elections
Emil Emil Lahoud, the son of the Lebanese President Emil Lahoud, said on Monday that he gave up the idea of nominating himself to the elections due on May 29 in protest of carrying out the elections according to the year 2000 elections law.
Lebanon, Politics, 5/24/2005
Morocco made 'important strides' to foster democracy and prosperity, PM
Morocco has made "important strides" in fostering democracy, expanding rights and freedoms, upgrading the economy and dealing with social disparities despite the multiple national and international difficulties, said Monday the Moroccan premier.
Morocco, Politics, 5/24/2005
Economic efforts will undoubtedly help improve social indicators, PM
"Our social and human indicators have not yet reached the level to which we aspire because of past accumulations," noted Jettou, who was speaking before the House of Representatives
Morocco, Politics, 5/24/2005
Washington criticizes detention of Muslim Brothers
The US has expressed its concern over the Egyptian authorities detention of members of the Muslim Brothers group. A measure coinciding with Cairo's readiness to carry out a referendum on an amendment proposed to the constitution concerning multi-candidate presidential elections.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 5/24/2005
UN confirms withdrawal of Syrian forces from Lebanon
he said that there is still a question over one border area which is Deir al-Ashayer, which is under dispute and has not identified yet because of the dispute on its ownership, and it is still unmarked yet.
Lebanon-UN, Politics, 5/24/2005
European commitment to send more African forces to Darfur
The European Union vowed to establish an air bridge to send thousands of the additional African forces to Darfur area in the west of Sudan to help end the continued civil war there since two years.
Sudan-European Union, Politics, 5/24/2005
Morocco government employees to work continuous hours
Continuous work hours will be permanently adopted in administrations and public services, announced Monday Moroccan Prime Minister, Driss Jettou.
Morocco, Economics, 5/24/2005
American doubts on Syrian intelligence withdrawal from Lebanon
Commenting on her country's doubts on the presence of the Syrian intelligence on the Lebanese territories, the US secretary of state Comdaleezza Rice called in a speech before AIPAC ( a lobbying organization which supports Israel) on Damascus to withdraw members of its intelligence from Lebanon, noting that Damascus has to permit the Lebanese people to be free.
Syria-USA, Politics, 5/24/2005
'Polisario' violates international law by keeping 408 Moroccans captive, ambassador
In keeping on detaining 408 Moroccans in the South-West Algerian Tindouf region, the "Polisario" is violating international law and human rights, said Moroccan ambassador to the UNO, Mohamed Bennouna.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 5/24/2005
Four American soldiers killed; bomb in a busy restaurant
In Baghdad also on Monday unidentified gunmen killed Wael al-Rubei, the official responsible for the operations room at the ministry of state for national security affairs
Iraq, Military, 5/24/2005
Ezzat al-Douri nephew detained in Iraq
Attacks continued in Iraq with the coincidence of a large scale breaking in acts launched by the American and Iraqi forces in different parts of Iraq, the last results of which was the announcement made by the Iraqi authorities that Muthanna Shehab Ahmad al-Douri, nephew of Ezzat Ibrahim al-Dour
Iraq, Military, 5/24/2005
Kharrazi: Europe has to make a positive move
Iran's stance is transparent. We call for removal of ongoing problems with regard to meeting our national interest," he said
Iran-European Union, Politics, 5/24/2005
On the file of the kidnapped in Iraq
The three Romanian journalists who were released in Iraq after they were held for two months left Baghdad on Monday on board of a military plane returning back home.
Iraq-Australia, Local, 5/24/2005
Egyptian security delegation arrives in Gaza
A high-level Egyptian delegation arrived in Gaza city yesterday afternoon for talks with leaders of Palestinian factions on activating the inter-Palestinian dialogue, according to reliable sources.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 5/24/2005
Endowments minister meeting with senior Palestinian sharia judges
Syria's Minister of Islamic Endowments ( Waqf) Ziduddin al-Ayyoubi underscored the importance of Jerusalem and al-Aqsa Mosque in the lives of Moslems.
Syria-Palestine, Politics, 5/24/2005
Iranian newspapers deplore Israeli practices
The Iranian Newspaper of Jomhury-e Eslami condemned the Israeli continued aggressions against the Palestinian people despite of the announced truce.
Iran-Israel, Politics, 5/24/2005
France moves to ban al-Manar TV station in the EU
The French minister of culture and telecommunications Rino De Fiber said on Monday that Paris which had four month before banned the broadcasting of al-Manar TV programs has called for banning it in all countries of the European Union.
Lebanon-France, Politics, 5/24/2005
Syrian -Pakistani oil and gas cooperation
Syria and Pakistan on Monday discussed means of enhancing cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the fields of oil, gas and phosphate.
Syria-Pakistan, Economics, 5/24/2005
One person killed in a political party row in Lebanon
Electoral rivalry in Lebanon has taken a new shape after one persons was killed in a row between the supporters of two parties in mount Lebanon to the east of Beirut just less than one week from the beginning of the first phase of the elections.
Lebanon, Politics, 5/24/2005
Exports to EU up by 24% to north America by26%: report
Egyptian exports to the European Union (EU) have witnessed an increase of 24 percent so far this year, the Foreign Trade and Industry Ministry's report revealed yesterday.
Egypt, Economics, 5/24/2005
Morocco takes part in 'Neotapon-05' manoeuvres off Spanish coasts
The Moroccan royal marine will take part from May 30 to June 10 in military manoeuvres organized by the Spanish marine Armada christened "Neotapon-05."
Morocco-Spain, Military, 5/24/2005
New Israeli ambassador arrives in Cairo
The new Israeli ambassador to Egypt Shalom Cohen arrived in Cairo to succeed Elie Shikid who retired in December 2004.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 5/24/2005
Show goes on at Mawazine Festival
The 4th "Mawazine-Rythmes du Monde Festival" show went on Monday as Indian rhythms interacted with Moroccan sounds in one of the magic East nights.
Morocco, Local, 5/24/2005
Maghreb and Mediterranean Oil Conference to promote region potentials
Regional, Economics, 5/24/2005
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Libyan leader Colonel Muammar al-Qathafi met in Tripoli on Monday Moroccan foreign minister Mohamed Benaissa who conveyed to the Libyan leader a message from King Mohammed VI.
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Egypt's First Lady Suzanne Mubarak toured Monday with visiting US First Lady Laura Bush the female Abu Seir school in Giza. The school targets female drop-outs in the 6-13 age group through an unconventional curriculum that helps students to prove their untapped talents and skills.
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Egypt and Saudi Arabia launch today their trade talks under Minister of Foreign Trade and Industry Rasheed Mohammed Rasheed and his Saudi counterpart Hashem Abdullah Yamani.
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Moroccan soccer team B lost, in Riad Sunday, to the Saudi national team 1-0 in a friendly match. Saudis scored the match only goal at the 93rd min by Hassan Mouad.
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