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Aoun achieves victories in the Mount area, looks forward to the north
The trend led by the former leader of the Lebanese army, Michael Aoun, emerged as the most important Christian political force in the country. This was revealed after the results of the third phase of the parliamentary elections which took place on Sunday in the Mount of Lebanon and the Bekaa areas.
Lebanon, Politics, 6/14/2005
Aoun aspires to expand his victories to the north
After winning the elections in the Aley-Keserwan circle, former leader of the Lebanese army Michael Aoun visited the Lebanese parliamentarian Suleiman Franjieh who leads in one circle in north Lebanon the rival list for Saad al-Hariri, son of the former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq al-Hariri.
Lebanon, Politics, 6/14/2005
Final statement of the 10th Congress of al-Baath Arab Socialist Party
The 10th Congress of al-Baath Arab Socialist Party Concluded four-day Meetings on June 9th and issued a final statement, stressing determination to continue the process of development and reforms in Syria as well as widening the scope of public participation in the political life and revision of constitution articles in line with the decisions adopted by the Congress.
Syria, Politics, 6/14/2005
Islamist party says Islamist activist anti-monarchy statements are 'unacceptable'
The moderate Islamist Party of Justice and Development (PJD) has denounced as "unacceptable" the statements of the Islamist activist Nadia Yassine who stated recently that "monarchy is not suitable for Morocco."
Morocco, Politics, 6/14/2005
Washington satisfied with the Lebanese elections
In the first foreign reaction to the Lebanese elections, the US expressed satisfaction over these results. The spokesman for the White House Scott McClellan said in general, people consider that the elections are organized in a good way with observers.
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 6/14/2005
On Saudi Arabia's collaboration with Atomic Energy
Despite the fact that Saudi Arabia is considered one of the major countries in the Middle East and that it has only one program for nuclear research and does not constitute a danger for the dissemination of nuclear weapons, there are fears that Riyadh will choose if a crisis erupts in the region, to buy technology that allows the production of a nuclear bomb
Saudi Arabia-UN, Politics, 6/14/2005
Somali government starts its return from exile
The Somali government started on Monday the trip of return back to the country after its formation in Kenya nine months ago. This was at a time in which the African Union's peace keeping forces are preparing to be deployed there in order to restore back security.
Somalia, Politics, 6/14/2005
Khartoum and Darfur study proposals of the African mediation
Chief negotiator of the Sudanese side Majzoub al-Khaleifa said that the Khartoum delegation will meet later to consider the declaration of principles which states considering the unity of Sudan as a "sublime untouchable question."
Sudan-Eritrea, Politics, 6/14/2005
Saddam Hussein questioned in court
In a statement, an Iraqi specialized criminal court explained that the questioning with toppled Iraqi President Saddam Hussein which took place on Sunday falls in the course of completing investigations carried out by the investigation juries with President Hussein and several members of his regime over several accusations.
Iraq, Politics, 6/14/2005
Sudan's human traficking report
Sudan is a source country for women and children trafficked for the purposes of forced labor and sexual exploitation. Sudanese boys are trafficked to the Middle East
Sudan, Politics, 6/14/2005
Discussions to expand utilizing natural gas
Egypt's Prime Minister, Ahmed Nazif asserted the importance of expanding the utilizing of the natural gas in residential areas through supplying more than 6 million houses with natural gas to limit the consumption of butane gas and oil that are imported from abroad.
Egypt, Economics, 6/14/2005
Moroccan globetrotter to wrap up his bicycle world tour in the USA
Moroccan globetrotter and disabled cyclist, Driss Kadiri arrived to the USA on the last leg of his 11-year bicycle trip around the world.
Morocco-Regional, People, 6/14/2005
Washington Post: US government is exaggerating terrorism cases
A report by the Washington Post reveals that the US government has exaggerated the number of convictions that have been related to terrorism inside the United States, by including cases that have nothing to do with terrorism.
Regional-USA, Politics, 6/14/2005
White House comments on Guantanamo detention center
are the interrogation techniques described in the Time Magazine article acceptable because of the high-value nature of the detainees questioned?
Regional-USA, Politics, 6/14/2005
Saudi king's health improving
A high ranking Saudi official said that the health condition of the Saudi Arabian king Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz is improving, two weeks after being admitted to hospital.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 6/14/2005
Africa's debt cancellation, 'not enough by itself', Moroccan FM
Although praiseworthy, the cancellation of the poorest African countries' debt is not enough by itself, deemed, in Doha Monday, the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation
Regional, Politics, 6/14/2005
Iraqi-Iranian agreement to revive the oil pipeline project
Baghdad announced on Monday that Iraq and Iran have agreed to revive a project for the oil pipeline to help in the crisis of fuel shortage in Iraq.
Iraq-Iran, Economics, 6/14/2005
28 Iraqis killed, American diplomat survive death
Some 29 Iraqis were killed on Monday in various operations in several areas of Iraq. The most violent of which were three booby trapped explosions in Baghdad, Tikrit and Samera leaving behind 7 killed persons and 20 injured.
Iraq, Military, 6/14/2005
La Gazette du Maroc: There would not have been any Polisario without Algeria, researcher
The Polisario Front, that is claiming the separation of Morocco's southern provinces (the Sahara), would have never seen light without Algeria, affirmed Algerian journalist and researcher Yahya Abou Zakaria.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 6/14/2005
Abu Zeid: Gov't supports Nile Basin cooperation
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak is keen on boosting cooperation between Egypt and other Nile Basin countries.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 6/14/2005
Egyptian foreign minister and the Palestinian state
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmad Abu al-Gheit said the current stage in the history of the Palestinian issue is critical as there is an important chance represented by Arab and international unanimous agreement on the creation of a Palestinian independent state.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 6/14/2005
Permanent link seabed study in Gibraltar Strait complete at 95%
The offshore seabed geological study for the construction of a permanent link between Africa and Europe across the Gibraltar Strait has been completed at 95%, said Moroccan transport minister Karim Ghellab on Monday.
Morocco-European Union, Economics, 6/14/2005
Egyptian liquefied gas exports to the US
The second pilot shipment of Egyptian liquefied gas will be exported to the United States Tuesday.
Egypt-USA, Economics, 6/14/2005
Arab fund to cooperate with Syria
Director of the Arab Fund Jasem Mannai on Monday underlined the Fund commitment to cooperate with Syria to help activate ties with Arab financial institutions and enable Syria make use of its activities.
Syria-Regional, Economics, 6/14/2005
Olympic champion El Moutawakel awarded Tunisian sport honor
Moroccan Olympic champion, Nawal El Moutawakel, was awarded on Monday a sport honor by Tunisian president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali for her exceptional sporting performance and her role in promoting women in sports.
Morocco-Tunisia, Sports, 6/14/2005
Illegal immigrants death: Four auxiliary forces elements arrested
Four elements of auxiliary forces have been arrested in connection with the deaths of 12 would-be immigrants who perished when the dinghy boat carrying them to Europe capsized, on June 13, off Morocco's northern coast.
Morocco-European Union, Local, 6/14/2005
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Lebanon's President Emile Lahoud said "Syria is a natural extension of Lebanon," stressing that the Syrian-Lebanese relations are always one of the best relations which has geographical and social depth.
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Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament Nabih Berri said the third stage of Lebanese general elections in the Bekaa and Hirmel areas reflected strong support to the national Lebanese resistance to defend the nation.
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Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak receives today Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al Faisal on the latest developments in the Middle East and issues of mutual concern.
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In a telephone call, the French President Jacque Chirac discussed with his Egyptian counterpart Hosni Mubarak on Monday conditions in the Middle East including the peace process efforts and developments on the Lebanese and Syrian arenas.
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Beijing opened yesterday the five-day Sino-Arab forum on Middle East developments, nuclear proliferation, terrorism, UN reforms and means to beef up the Arab ties with China, as well as coordination of stances during international and regional gatherings.
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US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will travel to the Middle East June 17 to discuss peacemaking efforts, democratic reforms and counterterrorism activities with leaders in the region before heading to Brussels, Belgium, for a conference on international assistance for Iraq June 21-22.
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Newly elected Central African President, Francois Bozize voiced satisfaction on Sunday as to the Moroccan-Central African relations development.
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"The negotiations between the Sudanese government and the opposition National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which began Sunday, are taking place in a positive atmosphere," NDA deputy leader Abdel Rahman said.
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad appointed Lt. Gen. Ali al-Mamlouk as a director for the general intelligence in succession of the retired Lt. Gen. Hisham al-Ikhtiar who on Sunday assumed his mission in the new Syrian Baath Party regional leadership as a chairman for the national security office which theoretically supervises the work of various security departments in Syria.
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Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa strongly condemned Israel's settlement policy in the occupied Palestinian territories as flagrant violation of the international resolutions and laws.
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Egypt's First Lady Suzanne Mubarak said yesterday that the contribution of rural women to world economies is inestimable. Rural women are indeed the backbone of the economies of their societies.
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Egypt and Sudan signed Monday a $37.5-contract to set up an electricity grid for the Northern Province in Sudan.
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The Minister-delegate in charge of Moroccan expatriates, Nouzha Chekrouni announced, Monday, the upcoming creation of a joint Morocco-Dutch commission to solve the problems that Moroccans encounter in the Netherlands, especially those of integration.
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