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The Sunday Times: US and UK manipulated intelligence in order to attack Iraq, causes inquiry
the United States and Britain had decided to attack Iraq knowing full well that the case against Iraq's weapons of mass destruction was weak, and that Iraq did not pose danger to its neighbors, allegations that the US and the UK officials repeated to their citizens in order to create a climate that would be permissive to attacking Iraq.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/7/2005
Khaddam asks to be exempted from post
The Syrian Vice President Abdul Halim Khaddam asked president Bashar al-Assad to exempt him from official duties in the state and the party. This was expressed in the first day of the Baath party 10th regional congress which is currently held in Damascus.
Syria, Politics, 6/7/2005
President Bashar al-Assad's speech to the 10th Regional Congress of the Ba'ath Arab Socialist Party
We must face this situation with greater awareness, responsibility and defiance. All the vital forces in the Arab world: every party, organization, and association, intellectual and politician, should take the initiative to analyze the situation and to come up with appropriate means to face this reality, and try to increase our sense of belonging to the Arab nation, its past and present, by supporting the values of openness, tolerance and liberty in Arab society
Syria, Politics, 6/7/2005
Baath Party Congress spokeswoman outlines activities
The 10th Regional Congress of al-Baath Arab Socialist Party on Monday evening continued deliberations on the level of committees.
Syria, Politics, 6/7/2005
Libyan government denies links to killing of Journalist Ghazelle
The Libyan authorities denied on Monday any links by the Libyan security forces to the the killing of journalist Deif al-Ghazelle, who disappeared since 12 days, and promised to unveil the facts very soon.
Libya, Politics, 6/7/2005
On the Lebanese legislative elections
The Lebanese Ministry of the Interior confirmed today that the alliance of Hizbullah- Amal movement won all seats of the circles of the South Lebanon governorate in the legislative elections whose second phase was completed on Monday.
Lebanon, Politics, 6/7/2005
After Hizbullah great elections win, Washington calls for dismantling Hizbullah weapons, considers it terrorist organization
In the first reaction of the Lebanese Hizbullah party winning the second round of the parliamentary elections in south Lebanon, Washington said that this party will continue to be viewed by it as "a terrorist organization" while the party stressed it will not give up its arms.
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 6/7/2005
Qatari gas pipeline for Asia in Hamad- Musharraf talks
The Amir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani held on Monday with the President of Pakistan B. Musharraf in Doha talks that dealt with oil and gas projects between the two sides as well as means of enhancing bilateral cooperation relations.
Qatar-Pakistan, Economics, 6/7/2005
Syrian policeman killed, four Kurds injured in al-Qamishli
One Syrian policeman was killed and other four persons were injured in confrontation that took place yesterday in al-Qamishli city, following acts of protests carried out by Kurds over the assassination of the Kurdish Sheikh Muhammad Mashouq al-Khaznawi in vague circumstances.
Syria, Politics, 6/7/2005
Benaissa calls Spanish media to be unbiased in Sahara issue
Visiting Moroccan Foreign Minister Mohamed Benaissa on Monday called on the Spanish media to be unbiased and objective while dealing with the Sahara dispute that opposes Morocco to the Algeria-backed Polisario Front.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 6/7/2005
Morocco never refuses objective visitors, ambassador
Moroccan ambassador to Spain, Omar Azziman said in Madrid Monday Morocco never refused to anyone abiding by "objectivity guarantees" to visit the Sahara, stressing the Spanish delegation which was denied entry to Laayoune was biased in favour of the separatist "Polisario" movement.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 6/7/2005
Al-Salafeyah movement in Algeria claims attack on military position in Mauritania
The Salafeyah Group For Call And Fighting in Algeria claimed responsibility for the attack at a military position for the Mauritanian army to the north east of the country which resulted in killing 15 soldiers
Algeria-Mauritania, Politics, 6/7/2005
Six Iraqis and American soldier killed
Five Iraqi civilians were killed including two children following one mortar shelling that fell at the suburbs of Musil city to the north of Iraq.
Iraq, Military, 6/7/2005
Weapon storage facility for Iraqi gunmen found
The American army announced on Monday it found a shelter used by Iraqi gunmen to store weapons to the south of Baghdad and destroyed it. This was after finding a similar shelter to the west of Baghdad on Sunday.
Iraq, Military, 6/7/2005
UN envoy on Lebanon to travel to Syria
The United Nations special envoy overseeing Syria's withdrawal from Lebanon will travel to Syria "as soon as possible" for talks with the country's President, a UN spokesman said yesterday.
Syria-UN, Politics, 6/7/2005
UAE company invests $ 5.4 billion in a real estate project
A group of investors in the United Arab Emirates intends to spend 5.4 billion dollars in order to build offices and houses that can accommodate 80,000 persons on an island close to the capital Abu Dhabi.
United Arab Emirates, Economics, 6/7/2005
Tunis increases Benzene price to reduce deficiency in energy budget
The Tunisian government increased the price of Benzene at a rate of 5% to reduce the deficient in the energy budget following the increase in international prices.
Tunisia, Economics, 6/7/2005
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President Bashar al-Assad underlined importance of discussing the issues presented to the Congress frankly, objectively, courageously and transparently with an active participation of the Congress' members to come up with results that boost the state's role and serve the citizens.
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"Under the supervision of the Secretariat of General Peoples Congress and the Union of Arab Lawyers, the legal affairs and human rights at the Secretariat of GPC will organize a scientific seminar on the human rights" in Libya in al Wafa Hall in Sirte on 12th and 13th of June .
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With the continued attacks in various parts of Iraq, an Iraqi official source announced that two aides for Zarqawi were arrested during the few past days including Mutlaq Mahmoud Mutlaq who was arrested one week ago and viewed as an official for financing operations in Musil.
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