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New Sudanese government takes oath
The new Sudanese government on Thursday took its constitutional oath before President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, in the presence of his two deputies Sylva Kiir and Ali Othman Taha.
Sudan, Politics, 9/23/2005
Bush confirms stay in Iraq; Seistani supports new constitution
The US President George W. Bush, whose popularity in the US is at its lowest according to reported polls, has expressed resolve in his position concerning the presence of the American forces in Iraq
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/23/2005
Sufferings of Iraqis on Syrian border continues, Baghdad is silent
Al-Jazeera satellite TV reported that among those are a 13-year old Iraqi child called Adnan. Adnan arrived at al-Yarubeyah coming from Amman after his leg was cutoff in a surgery. He has been since one week waiting to return back to his mother who has been waiting for him.
Iraq-Syria, Politics, 9/23/2005
Saudi- Egyptian initiative to contain US pressure on Syria
The US SAWA Radio quoted a diplomatic source as saying that Egypt and Saudi Arabia will propose a joint initiative to contain the American pressure on Syria, by including Syria's commitment to deal with several issues Washington is calling for.
Syria-Egypt, Politics, 9/23/2005
Iran resolute about its nuclear development rights
Firm position of Russia, China and the Non- Aligned states and Tehran's announcement to react against any confrontation, including any draft resolution which refers Iran's dossier to the United Nations Security Council or calls for such a move in the future, have put Europe and the US in doubts and in a more difficult condition, IRNA reported.
Iran-UN, Politics, 9/23/2005
Egypt determined to confront problems, end bureaucracy
Egypt's Minister of Foreign Trade and Industry Eng. Rashid Mohamed Rashid said that the Egyptian government is serious in confronting the problems that face the small and medium industries.
Egypt, Economics, 9/23/2005
Bush congratulates Bashir on new government
The Sudan's liberation Front, the largest rebel group in Darfur, stressed in a statement that it killed 80 soldiers of the government forces during two days of fighting around Shuurieh city and Khazzan Jedid area south of Darfur.
Sudan-USA, Politics, 9/23/2005
Mrs. Mubarak inaugurates world day for illiteracy eradication
Egypt's First Lady Suzanne Mubarak opens on Saturday celebrations marking the world day of illiteracy eradication.
Egypt, Education, 9/23/2005
Syria and Turkey to ink trade accord
Syria announced on Thursday an agreement would be signed with Turkey next November to open trade centers that increase trade exchanges between the two neighboring countries.
Syria-Turkey, Economics, 9/23/2005
End of Tel-Afer military operation against gunmen
An officer in the Iraqi army announced the end of the military operation carried out by the American and Iraqi forces in Tel-Afer city against gunmen, noting that it resulted in killing more than 150 persons.
Iraq, Military, 9/23/2005
Iraqi immigration minister escapes assassination; 8 Iraqis, two Americans killed
Al-Mansour quarters in the capital Baghdad was a stage for the most violent clashes between gunmen who were hiding in a house and the Iraqi forces backed by American soldiers. Five gunmen and three Iraqi security forces members were killed in the clashes.
Iraq, Military, 9/23/2005
Bush asks Jordan's king to visit Sharon; Syria's cooperation very limited
The US President George W. Bush said on Thursday that Syria's cooperation to control the border with Iraq is very "limited," and renewed his demands to stop the "crossing of suicide bombers" through its lands to Iraq.
Jordan-USA, Politics, 9/23/2005
Washington: Egyptian role contributed to success of Israeli withdrawal
Senior US officials said the role played by Egypt for securing the success of the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza was significant, hailing Egyptian efforts which have helped the Palestinian authority in maintaining calm on frontiers between Egypt and Gaza strip.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/23/2005
Tishrin: Regan regrets destruction of Quneitra
Chairman of 'Women For Peace Association' Rita Regan has described her visit to the occupied Golan and al-Qunaitera city as very impressive due to the destruction scenes that the Israeli occupation had left behind.
Syria-European Union, Politics, 9/23/2005
London proposes arbitration on Shabaa Farms issue
The British minister of state for the Middle East affairs, Kim Hawalz, on Thursday called for bringing the issue of Shabaa Farms, which is occupied by Israel, to international arbitration.
Lebanon-UK, Politics, 9/23/2005
Syrian community in Brazil solidarity with homeland
A delegation of the Syrian community in Brazil underscored on Thursday "solidarity with Syria and her rights as well rejection of diktats and foreign pressures to change her stances."
Syria-Brazil, Politics, 9/23/2005
On US tactics against Iran developing nuclear technology
US State Department spokesman Sean McCormack briefed reporters yesterday on the ongoing efforts by the US and the so-called EU-3 countries to prevent Iran from developing its internal capabilities to meet its needs of nuclear fuel and technology. McCormack was asked:
Iran-USA, Politics, 9/23/2005
Annan denies calling Sharon to withdraw from Shabaa farms
The UN was careful on Thursday to deny that the UN chief Kofi Annan had called on the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon to withdraw from the occupied Shabaa farms, as stated by the Israeli Ma'ariv daily on Wednesday.
Lebanon-UN, Politics, 9/23/2005
$30 billion in remittance annually by foreign workers in the Gulf states
Workers in the six Arab Gulf Cooperation Council states (GCC), whose number tolls 10 million persons, transfer 30 billion dollars annually to their countries, according to the minister of social affairs and labor in the United Arab Emirates Ali Bin Abdullah al-Kabi in statements issued on Thursday in Abu Dhabi.
Gulf-Regional, Economics, 9/23/2005
Egypt underscores importance of drying out terror resources
Egypt underscored the importance of drying out resources of terrorism to eliminate terror. Mohamad Abul Enein, member of the People's Assembly and head of the Egyptian parliamentary delegation to meeting of the Euro- Med Society in Brussels, said countries of the south and north have joint responsibilities to eliminate terrorism.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 9/23/2005
Iraq's navy is small and evolving
The commander of U.S. naval forces in the Persian Gulf on September 22 said coalition forces are helping build a new Iraqi Navy.
Iraq-USA, Military, 9/23/2005
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Ahmed Goweili, Secretary General of the Arab League Economic Unity Council announced that the Arab states have agreed that the Arab academy of e-trade, to be based in Damascus.
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The British daily the Guardian said that diplomats at the British foreign office are working in secret to draw what they called a withdrawal option from Iraq. The paper quoted a source at the British foreign office as saying that "the aim of the American administration is to convert Iraq into a typical example for democracy in the Middle East was put on the shelve, and we will accept a fragile Iraqi democracy behind us."
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Lebanese Foreign Minister Fawzi Salloukh said Thursday that tension in the Middle East is due to absence of the just and comprehensive peace and continuation of the Israeli occupation of Arab territories.
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Secretary of the People's Committee for External Contact in Libya, Abdul Rahman Shalqem, has said "targeting Syria under any allegation will have catastrophic consequences on the region," asserting the importance of dialogue to solve all suspending issues.
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The 63rd session of the Executive Bureau of Arab Agronomists Union on Thursday recommended at the end of its meeting to activate the role of the union, to coordinate the agriculture plans and policies and to arrange the trade exchange of the agricultural goods among Arab states.
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Syria and Turkey discussed Thursday possibility of diverting Jaghjagha River, western al-Qamishli, in order to avoid floods and protect citizens.
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