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Tunisian president vows freedom to the opposition
The Tunisian President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali vowed to provide the opposition in his country a better environment.
Tunisia, Politics, 11/8/2005

Mehlis asks for interrogating Syrian officials in Lebanon
Official Lebanese sources disclosed that recent developments in international investigation into the murder of former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq al-Hariri, that Mehlis officially asked Damascus to interrogate 6 senior security officials.
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 11/8/2005

Morocco studies giving autonomy to western Sahara
The Moroccan king Muhammad VI on Sunday announced his decision to consult political parties in Morocco on the issue of the self-rule principle he had proposed to settle the old conflict in the western Sahara.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 11/8/2005

Syrian investigation committee receives witnesses into Hariri assassination
Chief Justice of Syrian Investigation Committee into the assassination of Lebanese former Premier Rafik Hariri announced Monday that the Committee started its mission on Thursday Nov. 4, 2005 by studying the international investigation committee's report submitted to UN Security Council and inspecting the minutes of Syrian witnesses' testimonies.
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 11/8/2005

Egyptian Jordanian papers for Arab solidarity with syria
An Egyptian daily asserted on Monday that "the honest and sincere" Arab solidarity with Syria is one of the required steps towards Syria at this time, pointing out that the strong support and making truth be known to all is everybody's responsibility.
Regional-Syria, Politics, 11/8/2005

Europe call on Syria to cooperate on Lebanon investigation
The Council deplores the clear indication that Syria has not co-operated fully with the investigating team and calls upon Syria to co-operate unconditionally with the investigators as they continue their efforts to shed light on these appalling crimes and to bring about justice
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 11/8/2005

Ukraine, Italian forces in Iraq near leaving
The Iraqi prime minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari met with Ukraine minister of defense and discussed with him the situation of the Ukraine forces in Iraq.
Iraq-Italy, Politics, 11/8/2005

US general says Iraqi security forces making great progress
Petraeus said in Washington November 7, "they're in the fight, and they're increasingly leading it." He said "huge progress" has been made during the past 15 months to 17 months.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/8/2005

Five American soldiers killed in Iraq
Five American soldiers were killed in two separate operations. One was in the southern parts of the capital Baghdad and the second in the outskirt of Tikrit, north of Baghdad.
Iraq, Military, 11/8/2005

Al-Qaida threatens escalation, calls for halting iron curtain operation
Al-Qaida organization in Iraq threatened to target all houses of members of the Iraqi army if the Iraqi government and the American forces will not stop its so-called "iron curtains" operation.
Iraq, Military, 11/8/2005

Abul Gheit: Cooperation with Europe for establishing ME peace
Erekat said Israel still adheres to its stance regarding the role of monitors, adding there were still some disagreements. He said Israel wants to remotely run the crossing.
Egypt-Palestine-European Union, Politics, 11/8/2005

Sit-in downtown Beirut to protest US policies in the world
Lebanese youths on Monday held a sit-in downtown Beirut protesting the US policy in the world. The sit-in was held when US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Middle Eastern Affairs, Elizabeth Debel ,and US Ambassador in Beirut Jeffrey Feltman opened an exhibition for US products in Beirut.
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 11/8/2005

On the US secret detention centers around the world; Amnesty accusation
Imagine that one minute you are eating dinner with your family and the next you are hooded, handcuffed, and dragged away. Your family is not told where you were taken
Regional-USA, Politics, 11/8/2005

Al-Baath: Asmaa al-Assad receives Paystum prize
Al-Baath pointed out that the "Sepulcher of the Diver" is a painting that was stored in the National Museum of Archeology in Paystum. The painting has invaluable historical and artistic value since it is the only original Greek mural which was painted on the cover of the Sepulcher. It represents a man diving in the water as a symbol for passing from life to death. It dates back to 470 to 480 B.C.
Syria, Local, 11/8/2005

Britain's defense minister says Iran might be smuggling explosives to Iraqraq
British forces stationed in southern Iraq are concerned that improvised explosive devices being used against them by foreign terrorists and Iraqi Baathists might be coming there from Iran, Britain's senior defense official says.
Iran-UK, Politics, 11/8/2005


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Short Takes:
Syria's President Basahar al-Assad has sent on Monday King Abdullah II of Jordan a message on standing developments in the region, and the international investigating committee on assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri as well the UN Security Council resolution 1636. Go

Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak today phoned Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin. The conversation focused on the Middle East peace process and means of enhancing bilateral ties. Go

Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak is set to receive a message from Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir on the latest developments in the Middle East. Go

Attacks continued in various parts of Iraq, the last of which resulted in the killing of nine Iraqis including six police members and injuring other scores, including civilians in a booby trapped car explosion targeted a police vehicle in al-Doura area south of Baghdad. Go

Egypt's Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Mahmoud Abu Zeid said that the Ministry will soon launch a water resources project for sustainable agricultural development in the South Valley. The project will be implemented in cooperation with the National Center of the Land, Water and Environment Research Center. Go

The World Gold Council has in cooperation with the European Union initiated a short-term plan to develop the gold industry in Egypt. Go


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