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Egyptians choose their parliamentarians
Egyptians voters will head today to the ballot centers to choose their representatives to the parliament, in the first parliamentary elections following the re-election of President Mubarak for a fifth Presidential term of office in presidential elections in which for the first time, several candidates competed.
Egypt, Politics, 11/9/2005
Muslim Brothers and the elections in Egypt
In the recent developments concerning the course of the election operation in Egypt, the Muslim Brothers group withdrew more than 20 of its cadres who were intent to enter the elections for the interests of other opposition parties members.
Egypt, Politics, 11/9/2005
Damascus detains opposition member, al-Assad to address the nation
The Syrian authorities arrested opposition member Kamal al-Labawani immediately upon his arrival in Damascus International Airport, coming from the USA where he had met with one senior American official to discuss means of making political change in Syria
Syria, Politics, 11/9/2005
Second defense lawyer of Saddam Hussein killed
Khalil al-Duleimi, one of Saddam's lawyer described in a statement to al-Jazeera that the assassination operations is an attempt to frighten every and each one who proposes to defend members of the former regime.
Iraq, Politics, 11/9/2005
AL rejects any sanctions on Damascus; Annan prefers trials in Beirut
Annan called for full cooperation until the committee ends its mission according to resolution 1636. He said that the message is clear and it is that nobody is permitted to escape punishment in this case. He added that the trial of all persons involved in this operation will be enough
Syria-Lebanon-UN, Politics, 11/9/2005
Syria condemns Israel's refusal to withdraw from occupied Golan
The minister asserted that "the Golan is a Syrian Arab land and this is a fact that will not be changed by Israeli officials statements that did not stop to express their aggressive intentions and exploitation of any chance to cling to the occupation."
Syria-Israel, Politics, 11/9/2005
Islamic countries call for end to female genital mutilation, child marriage
A United Nations-backed conference of ministers from nearly 50 Islamic countries and representatives of more than 20 international, Arab and Islamic organizations has called for an end to harmful traditional practices including child marriage, female genital mutilation, and gender discrimination in education.
Regional, Culture, 11/9/2005
Report: Saudi Arabia does not offer religious freedom
the law requires that all citizens be Muslims. The Government does not provide legal protection for freedom of religion, and such protection does not exist in practice
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 11/9/2005
Report: Sudan has many restrictions on religious freedom
in practice the Government continued to place many restrictions on non-Muslims, non-Arab Muslims, and Muslims from tribes or sects not affiliated with the ruling party
Sudan, Politics, 11/9/2005
Al-Assad declines to attend Euro-Mediterranean summit
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has received an official invitation to attend the Euro-Med forthcoming summit in Spain, but he apologized from attending due to current conditions in the region, an official source at the Foreign Ministry announced Tuesday.
Syria-Regional-UK, Politics, 11/9/2005
Syria reiterates commitment to just and comprehensive peace
Syria reiterated on Monday night her adherence to reaching a just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East noting that she is still demanding Israel's full withdrawal from all the Arab territories occupied since 1967.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 11/9/2005
Iraqi reconciliation meeting to be in Cairo
Iraqi officials confirmed on Tuesday the agreement to convene the preliminary meeting for the national dialogue conference in Cairo on 10th of November, while the representative of the Arab League Ahmad Bin Hali announced that he had completed 80% of the mission for the sake of which he came to Iraq.
Iraq-Regional, Politics, 11/9/2005
US position on Rice meeting with Chalabi
Ereli was asked yesterday that "FBI officials are saying that Mr. Chalabi is still under investigation for possibly leaking US intelligence to Iran. Why is the Secretary meeting with him, when he's under investigation by the FBI, when there are so many clouds as to -- under his activities?"
Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/9/2005
UN extends American occupation forces in Iraq for another year
Despite the daily losses in the lines of the American forces, the American defense department notified some 92,000 soldiers they will be on rotating service in Iraq for the two coming years as from mid 2006.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 11/9/2005
Al-Qaida threatens to revenge al-Qaem operations
the American statement stressed that the gunmen use what it described as sensitive installations to hide in and that the marines retaliate fire opened from these buildings. Witnesses confirm that the violent American bombardment target mosques and civilian houses in al-Huseibah town.
Iraq, Military, 11/9/2005
Larijani: Iran will not be intimidated by threats of referral to Security Council
Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said threats of Iran's nuclear case being referred to the United Nations Security Council will not scare Iran
Iran-UK, Politics, 11/9/2005
Lebanon in midst of transformation, US official says
Lebanon is "in the midst of a transformation" following Syria's withdrawal and ahead of its first independence day celebration in 30 years without the presence of foreign forces, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Elizabeth Dibble said November 8.
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 11/9/2005
State's Zoellick presses for end to violence in Darfur
US Deputy Secretary of State Robert Zoellick spoke to reporters in Nairobi, Kenya, November 8 following meetings with various parties on the continuing violence in the Darfur region of western Sudan.
Sudan-USA, Politics, 11/9/2005
US executive praise of Saudi government in fighting terrorism, urged to do more
The government of Saudi Arabia has taken forceful action to confront the threat of terrorism domestically, but needs to do more to prevent Saudi funds from being used to promote Islamic extremism in other countries, says a US Treasury official.
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 11/9/2005
Petroleum investments in Syria promising, CEO of APICORP says
Chief Executive and General Manager of Arab Petroleum Investment Corp (APICORP ) Ahmad al- Naeemi said Tuesday that the future of petroleum in Syria is promising, particularly if new gas and oil fields are explored through investing new areas in Syria.
Syria, Economics, 11/9/2005
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Syria's Minister of Information Mehdi Dakhlullah said Tuesday that Syria will keep its firm stances and deal with developments in an objective and flexible way. "Pressures Syria is exposed to are the result of Syria's rejection of occupation, aggression and hegemony policies in this region and in any part of the world," he said.
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Libya's Leader, Muammar al-Qathafi, received a message from Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on the latest Arab developments, particularly the report of the international investigation committee into the assassination of Lebanese former Premier Rafiq Hariri and UN Security Council resolution 1636 as well as pressures on Syria.
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Algerian Renewal Party stressed on Tuesday that the accusations against Syria have increased due to her national and pan-Arab stances regarding the important Arab issues. "We condemn the US acts against Syria and announce solidarity with her as we support stances of Syria's wise leadership," the party said in statement.
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Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak and visiting UN Secretary General Kofi Annan dealt with the latest developments in the Middle East and Africa, Presidential Spokesman Soliman Awwad said on Wednesday. Awwad said talks focused on the situation in the Palestinian territories after the Israeli pullout from the Gaza Strip and UN Security Council resolution 1636 on Syria.
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Speaker of the People's Assembly Mahmoud al-Abrash stressed Tuesday that Syria is fully cooperating with the international investigation Committee into the assassination of Lebanese former Premier Rafiq Hariri.
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