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Two societies in Bahrain register under new law
Two of the main political opposition societies (groups) in Bahrain agreed to register according to the political societies law which was approved by the parliament in June this year and was strongly opposed by the political groups in the country.
Bahrain, Politics, 10/8/2005
Syria, Turkey economic ties increasingly strategic
He noted that the reception of the Turkish Parliament Speaker Bulent Arinc to the Syria delegation and his announcement of ratifying the accord of free trade between the two countries as well other agreements in the coming months constituted "a very obvious signal at the highest levels in Turkey that this strategic economic cooperation as well the two countries being economic partners is irreversible therefore all means of success must be used to fulfill that."
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 10/8/2005
Morocco - Spain illegal immigration issue heats up
To study latest developments concerning the illegal migration issue, the Spanish foreign minister Miguel Moratinos is intending to visit Morocco next Monday.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 10/8/2005
Spain expels scores of emigrants to Morocco
Spain started on Friday to expel scores of African emigrants who sneaked illegally to its land thru Morocco, at a time when the issue of illegal migration has heated up as a result of the killing of 11 Africans involved in a collective sneaking attempts towards Spain.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 10/8/2005
Sabta, Malila: A sore problem in Spanish - Moroccan relations
The many sneaking operations carried by African expatriates, coming from the countries of southern Sahara, at the fence of the two cities of Sabta and Malila north of Morocco, shed lights on the two last European colonies on the African soil, considered as a Spanish problem in relations with Morocco, since the occupation of the two cities since more than 600 years.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 10/8/2005
Continued controversy over Palestinian groups weapons in Lebanon
At a time when the Lebanese prime minister Fouad Sinioura is expected to meet a delegation representing the Palestinian groups in order to discuss the presence of weapons in camps, Sinioura on Friday rejected that the Palestinian keep their weapons in Lebanon outside their camps, expressing his hope to solve this matter with the Palestinian refugees by means of dialogue.
Lebanon-Palestine, Politics, 10/8/2005
Lebanese security forces detained two armed Palestinians
Al-Jazeera satellite TV said that the Lebanese security forces arrested two gunmen from the People's Front For Liberation of Palestine- General Command in the Yanta area near the Syrian borders.
Syria-Palestine, Politics, 10/8/2005
Lebanese paper accuses Mehlis of bias
A Lebanese newspaper said on Thursday that investigations over assassination of former Lebanese Premier Rafiq Hariri divulged that testimonies of a runaway Syrian solider in this respect were "forged and inaccurate."
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 10/8/2005
Lebanese figures for boosting Syria- Lebanon relations
Deputy Chairman of the Islamic Shiite Higher Council, Sheikh Abdul-Amir Qabalan has called for cooperation between Syria and Lebanon.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 10/8/2005
Omani daily criticize American pressures on Syria
Omani daily al-Watan has criticized the US intensified pressure on Syria and Iran stressing that such pressure is intended to appease Israel.
Syria-USA, Politics, 10/8/2005
Iraq: Kirkuk delegations meet UN envoy to discuss concerns over voter registration
The senior United Nations envoy to Iraq today met representatives of the Turkman and Arab communities in Kirkuk who are concerned about high numbers of newly registered voters in the area.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 10/8/2005
Pentagon reinforces forces in Iraq
The US Pentagon enhanced its forces working in Iraq increased by 14,000 soldiers and thereby total number of soldiers reached 152,000. Consequently the number reached for the second time its highest level since the invasion of Iraq.
Iraq-USA, Military, 10/8/2005
Six US soldiers, 29 gunmen killed in west Iraq
The American army announced on Friday the killing of 6 of its marines in two separate incidents in west Iraq. A military statement indicated the killing of four soldiers in a bomb explosion targeted their vehicle in Karmah near Falluja on Thursday while two others were killed in an explosion in al-Qaem on the Syrian border.
Iraq, Military, 10/8/2005
22 bodies found on Iraqi- Iranian borders
The Iraqi police found the bodies of 22 men, hand tightened, near the Iranian borders. Police sources said it found them in the surrounding of Basra town in Waset governorate south east of Baghdad. Relatives for the killed men said that some of the victims were kidnapped three months ago in the capital.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 10/8/2005
US military kills 50 gunmen; American helicopter downed
The US forces in Iraq said it killed more than 50 gunmen during a recent military operation which lasted for 6 days and ended on Thursday in al-Anbar governorate, west Iraq.
Iraq, Military, 10/8/2005
Israel threatens the region; Janati
Regarding establishment of hidden relations with Israel by some Islamic governments, Ayatollah Jannati said the measure is taken without considering and honouring the nations' views, and is a "treason" which would not be pardoned.
Iran-Israel, Politics, 10/8/2005
Hamas accuses the Palestinian Authority of kidnaping members
Palestinian gunmen released three activists from the Islamic resistance movement Hamas that they had kidnapped in various areas of the West Bank.
Palestine, Politics, 10/8/2005
Assistant Foreign Minister wraps up his visit to Comoros
Ambassador Mohamed Hegazi, Egypt's Assistant Foreign Minister for African Affairs, wrapped up his 4-day visit to Comoros.
Comoros-Egypt, Politics, 10/8/2005
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said that he would renew, at his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon this month, his commitment to Sharm al-Sheikh understandings.
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US State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said yesterday "We will see on October 15th, you know, what the Iraqi people decide. They will have the opportunity to vote on this referendum. Regardless of the outcome in the wake of October 15th about whether or not the referendum is approved, there will be a vote also in December. If the referendum passes, the vote will be on for a new, permanent government for the Iraqi people based on this constitution. If not, there will be a vote on a new Transitional National Assembly, which would then form a new government and then a new constitution drafting committee that would draft a new constitution that would then be up for vote again."
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