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Details on the Murr assassination attempt
According to Lebanese security sources, a booby trapped car was behind the explosion which targeted the procession of the ougoing Lebanese defense minister Elias al-Murr. The sources added that the booby trapped car was stationed on the roadside of the road the procession that al-Murr took while he got out of his house in Antilias district.
Lebanon, Politics, 7/13/2005
Lebanese reactions to the Murr assassination attempt
On the Lebanese reaction to the assassination attempt of the outgoing Lebanese defense minister Elias al-Murr, the media advisor for the Lebanese President Rafik Shalala, described the assassination attempt as a crime which falls in the course of the series of attempts to instigate chaos in the country.
Lebanon, Politics, 7/13/2005
Damascus deplores assassination attempt of minister al-Murr in Beirut
This fact proves that those behind these explosions are directly linked to the enemies of Lebanon and the enemies of stability in the region."
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 7/13/2005
US faces possibility of being expelled from the United Nations
The US announced yesterday that it intends to oppose the UN Security Council expansion vote to be held by the General Assembly and urged nations not vote on this issue.
Regional-USA, Politics, 7/13/2005
Sanyoura forms Lebanese government
The designated Lebanese prime minister Foad al-Sanyoura submitted names of the final formation of his government to President Emil Lahoud on the hope to be announced today.
Lebanon, Politics, 7/13/2005
Dubai large growth rate for non-oil foreign trade
Foreign non-oil trade of the Emirate of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, has increased at a rate of 41% in 2004 to reach 215.73 billion Dirham ( USD 58.74 billion) due to a real estate upsurge.
United Arab Emirates, Economics, 7/13/2005
UAE might converts 5% of its monetary reserves to EURO
AN official in the office of the central Bank of the United Arab Emirates UAE said that the UAE might convert 5% of its reserves of foreign currencies from US dollars to EURO.
United Arab Emirates, Economics, 7/13/2005
Iran to press ahead with civil nuclear development
Rapporteur of Majlis Commission on National Security and Foreign Policy Kazem Jalali said on Wednesday that Iran is waiting for the EU proposal. "If we accept the proposal, we will proceed with talks." "EU proposal should not ignore Iranian right as stipulated by Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) to use nuclear energy for generating electricity. Otherwise, the government should resume uranium enrichment in line with Majlis approval," he said.
Iran-European Union, Politics, 7/13/2005
Detention acts adds to growing sectarianism in Iraqi
In the context of the acts of detention, the American forces detained Sheikh Talal Abdul Karim al-Matar, chief of the tribes council in Sameraa ( 120 km to the north of Baghdad) on charge of involvement in launching operations against the American forces and giving shelters to gunmen, according to a source in the Iraqi police.
Iraq, Military, 7/13/2005
Abul-Gheit: Killers did not give Egypt a chance to negotiate with insurgents
In an interview with the Egyptian Television program "New Morning," Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit denied claims by Iraqi officials that Ihab el-Sherif had made contacts with armed Iraqi groups. He said he who claims that must submit evidence.
Egypt-Iraq, Politics, 7/13/2005
Jafaari refuses to schedule US withdrawal from Iraq
Iraq's prime minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari refused to specify a schedule for a complete withdrawal for the coalition forces led by the USA from Iraq at the meantime.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 7/13/2005
The series of explosions continue in Iraq
Three civilians were killed and other 15 injured in a booby trapped car explosion targeted one American vehicle in the industrial quarter area to the south of Karkouk.
Iraq, Military, 7/13/2005
Moroccan women access to decision-making positions still below aspirations, Minister
Despite reforms ushered in Morocco, women's access to decision-making positions is still below aspirations, stated Minister in charge of Moroccan expatriates, Nouzha Chekrouni.
Morocco, Politics, 7/13/2005
Former Polisario executive calls on civil society to defend Moroccan Sahara issue
Former Polisario executive, Mustpaha Bouh Barazani on Sunday called on civil society notably Sahrawi to get fully involved in defending the Moroccan Sahara issue.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 7/13/2005
Lebanese tourist investments in Syria
Chairman of the Lebanese Tourist Syndicates Union, Pier al-Ashker, on Tuesday said that Syria in the forthcoming days will witness tourist projects by Lebanese investors, adding that Syria benefits from the Lebanese experience in the field of tourist industry.
Syria-Lebanon, Economics, 7/13/2005
Syria denies hindering border passage with lebanon
"There are no obstacles hindering the movement between Syria and Lebanon. All what is being circulated about such blocks on the Syrian border side is a baseless propaganda," Secretary of the Syrian-Lebanese Border Point of Jdaidet Yabous Customs said Tuesday.
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 7/13/2005
Mubarak, Abbas review Gaza plan
Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 7/13/2005
Three persons killed, 30 injured in explosion in north Tel Aviv
A strong explosion shook an Israeli shopping center in Nathania coastal city to the north of Tel Aviv, and resulted in killing two persons at least and injuring other 30. The Israeli radio said many of the injured are in critical health conditions.
Palestine-Israel, Military, 7/13/2005
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Grand Imam of Al- Azhar Sheikh Mohamed Sayed Tantawi called on the Iraqi people Monday to stand united to help achieve peace and security in the war-torn country.
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Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmad Abul Gheit on Tuesday renewed his country rejection of building the Israeli Apartheid wall in the occupied Palestinian lands.
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Participants in the "Convoy for Palestine" organized by Human Rights Organizations in Europe expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people against Israeli violations.
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Improving cooperation among Nile Basin countries was the focus of yesterday's meeting between Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul -Gheit and the Egyptian, Ethiopian and Ugandan Ministers of Water, Mahmoud Abu Zeid, Shiferaw Jarso and Maria Mutagamba.
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Israeli warplanes on Tuesday continued provocative violations of Lebanese sovereignty and airspace.
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The Follow-up Committee for Support of Arab Prisoners in Israeli Jails called on Tuesday all the Arab and international organizations and the UN to put pressure on Israel to release the Arab prisoners in Israeli prisons.
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"Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul -Gheit yesterday instructed Cairo's envoy' in Tel Aviv, ambassador Mohammed Assem, to visit Egyptian detainees at Ashkalon and Be'er Sheva prisons, "the Middle East News Agency said.
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Egypt's Minister of Culture Farouq Hosni said that the cultural normalization with Israel is linked to achieving the Palestinian- Israeli peace.
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Syrian Minister of Economy Amer Hosni Lutfi underlined the need for being aware of the current stage's requirements, pointing out that "Syria is transferring into the market economy, a matter that requires facing some challenges in the fields of training and education."
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