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Greate election victory for Muslim Brothers in Egypt, bloody protests
The pace of tension increased in 8 Egyptian governorates where elections were repeated in the first phase for the parliamentary elections whose results started to appear.
Egypt, Politics, 11/17/2005
Jordanian Muslim Brothers urge more civil freedom
The Muslim Brothers group in Jordan, whose party is considered the largest organized political movement in the country, urged the government to increase civil freedoms, warning that any campaign after the recent explosions will be conducive to what it called "igniting religious extremism".
Jordan, Politics, 11/17/2005
Saudi teacher sentenced to prison, flogging, for open discussions
Human Rights Watch said that Saudi Arabian teachers are being silenced on blasphemy charges. A Saudi court has sentenced a high school chemistry teacher to more than three years in prison and 750 lashes for talking to his pupils about his views on a number of current topics, such as Christianity, Judaism and the causes of terrorism.
Saudi Arabia, Education, 11/17/2005
On internet censorship in some Arab states
The Tunisia IT summit coincides with an announcement made by the Human Rights Watch, which has New York as a headquarters, that Internet users were jailed and websites were barred in the Middle East and north Africa.
Regional, Politics, 11/17/2005
Kuwaiti parliamentarians demand the ruler solve succession crisis
Kuwaiti parliamentarians called on the ruler of Kuwait, Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah, during a parliamentary debate of the government work program on Tuesday for a "quick solution" of the Kheilafa (succession) crisis in the ruling family, considering that this crisis threatens stability in the country.
Kuwait, Politics, 11/17/2005
Iraq: Annan deeply concerned by reported abuse of Iraqi detainees
In the wake of the reported abuse of a large number of detainees at an Iraqi interior ministry building, Secretary-General Kofi Annan yesterday recalled that the United Nations has repeatedly voiced concern over ongoing human rights violations in Iraq, and specifically the lack of due process for detainees and the ill treatment they have endured.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 11/17/2005
Jordanian royal court chairman removed
The Jordanian king Abdullah II made changes in the royal court removing the chairman of the royal court and ten of his consultants, in a step which was expected before, but was accelerated by the explosions that took place in the capital Amman last week which claimed the life of more than 50 persons.
Jordan, Politics, 11/17/2005
Syria new banks decisions as currency face pressure
He indicated that the rush by some people with little banking deposits to buy dollars, driven by false allegations about the Syrian economy was behind the recent pressure on the Syrian Pound. He added that these people will lose some of their money because the dollar will soon return to its natural levels
Syria, Politics, 11/17/2005
UN rights expert calls for independent probe into Saddam trial lawyers' murder
A United Nations human rights expert today has called on the Iraqi Government to launch an independent investigation into the recent assassination of two lawyers involved in the trial of Saddam Hussein, saying he was concerned at allegations that the Interior Ministry might have been involved.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 11/17/2005
New Jordanian law for fighting terrorism
Statements made by Jordan's minister of interior Aouni Yarfas said that his country is preparing to present a new law to fight what is called terrorism.
Jordan, Politics, 11/17/2005
Iran: media propoganda to undermine Iran's position
The secretariat of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) in a statement yesterday denied sending any confidential message from the council to the British foreign minister, saying these are media propaganda efforts to undermine Iran's determined position in the nuclear issue.
Iran-UK, Politics, 11/17/2005
Developments of investigation in the Jordan explosions
Concerning the developments of investigation on Amman's explosions, news reports in Amman said that Sajedah Atrous al-Reishawi, the woman who is accused by the Jordanian authorities of being a member of the group which attacked three hotels in Amman, was arrested in al-Salat city after she had tried to resort to relatives of her sister. Her sister was married to the Jordanian Nidal Arabeyat, one of the main aides for Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the al-Qaida leader in Iraq.
Jordan-Iraq, Politics, 11/17/2005
Canada PM Pettigrow welcomes opening of Gaza crossings
Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Pierre Pettigrew on Wednesday issued the following statement welcoming the agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority on border crossings in the Gaza Strip
Palestine-Canada, Politics, 11/17/2005
Tunisian born Israeli foreign minister returns to his birthplace
The Israeli foreign minister Silvan Shalom returned on Tuesday to his birth place in the Arab states of Tunisia, in his first visit since 1959.
Tunisia-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2005
Europe - Middle East discussions for a free trade zone
EU Brussels-based commission officials announced that the bloc is to start discussions with nine governments in the Middle East and North Africa for establishing a free trade zone for fish and agriculture productions.
Regional-European Union, Economics, 11/17/2005
US opens new consulate in Juba, Sudan
Sudanese First Vice President Salva Kiir, joining Zoellick at the press conference, said he considered the opening "a very big step forward" in "assuring the cooperation and support of the USA to the peace process in Sudan and to the road map of Southern Sudan in particular."
Sudan-USA, Politics, 11/17/2005
Ben Ali opens second world information technology summit
The Tunisian president ZIne al-Abidine Ben Ali opened on Wednesday in Tunis, works of the second world IT summit which aims at bridging the digital gap between poor and rich countries.
Regional-Tunisia, Politics, 11/17/2005
Algerian parliament rejects ban on alcohol
The Algerian parliament refused by a great majority a proposal submitted by the Islamic parties provided for banning breweries in the country.
Algeria, Politics, 11/17/2005
World summit agrees on status quo for internet governance
The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), meeting in Tunis, Tunisia, has reached an agreement on future governance of the Internet, turning back proposals to establish some form of international body to oversee and regulate the Internet.
Regional-USA, Politics, 11/17/2005
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Syria's Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa renewed Wednesday Syria's stances to cooperate with the UN investigation committee into Rafiq al-Hariri's assassination in order to fulfill its task saying "Syria will do her best" to "reveal the truth," on this issue.
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Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has stressed the importance of dialogue between Syria, America and France regarding all pending issues to eliminate any doubts and avoid new disaster that could destabilize security and stability in the region.
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Continuing meetings in Beirut yesterday, a senior United Nations official emphasized his confidence in the UN Detlev Mehlis' investigation into the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafiq al-Hariri and issued a renewed plea for Syria to cooperate fully with that probe so that the crime does not go unpunished.
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Libyan Leader Muammar al-Qathafi "received at his residence in Tunis last night Lady Suha Arafat the widow of the late Palestinian President Yasser Arafat and their daughter Zahua Arafat," JANA reported adding Suha said she was moved profoundly by the kind and humanitarian gesture by Qathafi.
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Libyan leader Muammar al-Qathafi received at his residence in Tunis Wednesday night Sudan's President Omar Hassan al-Bashir. They reviewed preparations underway for the AU 6th ordinary conference due to be held in Khartoum to which the African seven member committee is scheduled to submit the final measures for the proposals of Great Jamahiriya on creating the AU ministries, JANA reported.
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Syria's minister of industry Mohammed Ghassan Tayyara discussed with Assistant Under Secretary of Turkish Industry and Trade Ministry Ayoub Omar Oglo means of boosting the cooperation particularly in the field of cement and food industries.
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The Syrian Culture Week titled "Sham as Civilization and Innovation" was kicked off in Dubai, the UAE, with the participation of Syrian intellectuals and artists.
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Syria has sent Wednesday a third plane of humanitarian aid to those affected by the earthquake that hit some Pakistani areas recently and caused great damage.
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