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Iraqi parliament changes rules for rejecting the constitution
In a telling sign of what the future of the Iraqi constitution may face against politicians who are determined to push their way, as deposed President Saddam Hussein had previously done, in interpreting the constitution any which way he chose, unconstrained by a judicial review process, the Iraqi parliament has decided to redefine what a "voter" is, as specified in the interim constitution.
Iraq, Politics, 10/4/2005
An inter Iraqi crisis looms
A Kurdish delegation representing the two main parties in Iraq's Kurdistan, the Kurdistani National Union party and the Kurdistani Democratic Party headed for Baghdad in order to discuss with their main ally in the government, the Shiite United Iraqi coalition list, the crisis with the Iraqi prime minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari for "making decisions on his own."
Iraq, Politics, 10/4/2005
Mubarak, Abdullah affirm keenness on stability of Syria, Lebanon
Egypt's Presidential spokesman Soliaman Awwad asserted that President Hosni Mubarak's visit to Saudi Arabia on Monday and his talks with King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz were part of constant consultations between the two leaders.
Egypt-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 10/4/2005
Oman concludes free trade agreement with USA
The US government and the Sultanate on Oman on Monday concluded their negotiations and reached an agreement on bilateral free trade exchange.
Oman-USA, Economics, 10/4/2005
Parliamentary elections held September 29 in Somalia region
The United States welcomed the recent parliamentary elections in the Somaliland region of Somalia as an example of democracy for greater Somalia, according to an October 3 State Department statement.
Somalia-USA, Politics, 10/4/2005
Libya offers Asian, European companies 44 oil exploration licenses
The national establishment for oil in Tripoli on Monday announced that Libya offered 44 sea and land areas for oil exploration to Asian, and European companies, at a bid.
Libya-Regional, Economics, 10/4/2005
Lebanon ask for Egyptian natural gas
Egypt's Minister of Petroleum Sameh Fahmi and Lebanese Minister of Energy and Water Mohamed Fenish will sign on Wednesday a protocol for joint cooperation between the two states in the fields of oil and natural gas.
Egypt-Lebanon, Economics, 10/4/2005
Iran oil may only last 9 decades; region to supply world energy
the Middle East could emerge as the biggest supplier of the world's needed energy by 2030, supplying about 95 percent of global requirement. His prediction, he believes, proves why the ruling neo-conservatives in the US are concentrating on gaining full dominance over the Middle East region.
Regional-Iran, Economics, 10/4/2005
Arab League official to Baghdad on reconciliation mission
News reports in Cairo said that the secretary general of the Arab League, Amr Moussa, decided to delegate his assistant for political affairs Ahmad Bin Hali within the few coming days to hold talks with the Iraqi officials.
Iraq-Regional, Politics, 10/4/2005
Iran's foreign minister heads to Saudi Arabia to contain looming crisis
The Iranian foreign minister Mano Shaher Mutaqqi will hold talks in Saudi Arabia, tomorrow, dealing with the situation in Iraq.
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 10/4/2005
Iraqi oil minister escapes assassination
The Iraqi oil minister Ibrahim Naher al-Oloum escaped a new assassination attempt in north of Baghdad on Monday. The minister was not harmed in the attack which resulted in killing two of his personal guards and wounding two others.
Iraq, Military, 10/4/2005
British writer on US 'lies' before war on Iraq; Israel's friends involved
British renowned Journalist Robert Fisk strongly said about the US administration's claims that were used to launch war on Iraq, that they were also influenced by the Jewish lobby in making the war decision.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/4/2005
On the fate of the two American soldiers
News reports were contradictory on Monday over the fate of two American soldiers that al-Jihad al-Qaida organization in Iraq claimed to have kidnapped in west Iraq.
Iraq-USA, Military, 10/4/2005
Palestinian parliament wants new government
The Palestinian legislative council on Monday took a vote urging the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to form a new government because of the continued state of armed disorder in Gaza after the Israeli withdrawal from it.
Palestine, Politics, 10/4/2005
Syrian media source expresses concern over Gaza incidents
An official Syrian media source on Monday expressed Syria's sorrow and deep concern over the regretful incidents which took place yesterday between Palestinian brothers in Gaza.
Syria-Palestine, Politics, 10/4/2005
New private university in Damascus
Syria's Minister of Higher Education, Hani Murtada, said Syria is keen to widen and diversify the scope of higher education, and to enable students follow up academic studies as part of a national program that is up to international standards.
Syria, Education, 10/4/2005
Syria to publish International Monetary Fund report
Syria's Minister of Finance Mohammad al-Hussein on Monday said Syria's first-ever approval to publish the International Monetary Fund (IMF) report on the State of Syrian Economy shows the government's transparency and seriousness to presents the facts on this economy.
Syria, Economics, 10/4/2005
Herald: Egypt takes part in financing dam on upper Nile in Ethiopia
The Ethiopian government intends to build the biggest ever dam in the country with investments amounting to 800 million dollars.
Egypt-Ethiopia, Economics, 10/4/2005
Canadian grant to support basic education
Egypt's Minister of International Cooperation Fayza Abul-Naga said the program for upgrading basic education, financed by a Canadian US $23-million grant, has begun.
Egypt-Canada, Education, 10/4/2005
Today is the first day of Ramadan in most of Arab, Islamic countries
The holy month of Ramadan for the Hijra year 1426 starts in most of the Arab states and Islamic countries today, Tuesday, the 4th of October, 2005.
Regional, Religion, 10/4/2005
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Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir expressed appreciation for the efforts exerted by Egypt, its president and people to support Sudan.
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Egypt's Minister of Finance, Mahmoud Mohi Eddin, said during a seminar organized by the executive directors society that the proceeds of the privatization process of public sector companies during 2005/06 is expected to exceed LE 10 billions where as the proceeds of the first three months was LE 5 billion and these resources will be utilized in the program of repaying debts due on public sector companies.
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Syrian Airlines on Monday announced that it would run three weekly flights form Damascus to Baghdad next week. The establishment said in a statement that the flight would be on Saturday, Monday and Wednesday every week as of October 8.
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The first Islamic ( Sharia ) Judge in Damascus on Monday announced that the first day of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan will be on Tuesday 1426 Hijra, October 4, 2005.
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Oman's Foreign Minister Yousef Bin Alawi has called on Israeli government to accept the Arab Peace Initiative which was endorsed in Beirut Summit and to withdraw from all occupied Arab lands in Syria, Palestine and Lebanon.
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The Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon on Sunday exchanged congratulations on the new Jewish year which falls on Monday and the fall of the holy month of Ramadan.
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