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Syria arrests dissidents on anniversary of Kurdish-Arab clashes
Syrian Security forces arrested a former opposition MP, Riad Seif, and several Kurdish demonstrators who were marking the second anniversary of fatal clashes in northern Syria, a report in Damascus said
Syria, Politics, 3/13/2006
Sudan welcomes African Union decision on forces in Darfur
An Egyptian government report noted that Egypt's Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit said that Egypt welcomes, in principle, the decision of the African Union to transfer the AU forces mission in Darfur, Sudan, to UN forces, noting the resolution stresses "the necessity of Khartoum endorsing" such a transfer if it is to occur.
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 3/13/2006
Political detente in Iraq
Bloody attacks in Iraq coincide with the announcement made on Sunday by the Interim Iraqi President Jalal al-Talibani that the first session of the new parliament will be held on Thursday March 16, just three days before the earlier set date.
Iraq, Politics, 3/13/2006
Jaafari: we should seek consensus and not unilaterism
The Iraqi prime minister whose term of office expired Ibrahim al-Jaafari said that differences will be settled among the Iraqi political sides over the formation of the new government, in reliance on the Iraqi constitution.
Iraq, Politics, 3/13/2006
Libya notes removal of last shanty
"Thousands of Libyans during the toppled regime were living in such shanty places in different parts of Libya and they were suffering the worst under that regime that linked the destiny of this country with the colonial imperialist circles that were plundering the wealth of this country."
Libya, Economics, 3/13/2006
Qatahfi: Libya is a land of freedom
JANA said yesterday that Sunday the 12th of March marks the lapse of 18 years since Mummar al-Qathafi, the Leader of the Revolution, ripped the lists of those banned from travel abroad and the passports of those under reservation were returned to them in consolidation of freedom that was among the priorities of the aims and principles of al-Fatah Revolution of 1969.
Libya, Politics, 3/13/2006
Inter- Lebanese dialogue resumes today
The Lebanese political leaders today resume their national dialogue in order to end the political crisis over two main issues: dismantling the weapons of Hizbullah and removal of the Lebanese president Emil Lahoud.
Lebanon, Politics, 3/13/2006
Al-Jazeera TV: Junblat's says Lebanon can solve Shabaa Farms issue
In an interview with al-Jazeera satellite TV, the chairman of the Socialist Progressive Party in Lebanon Walid Junblat renewed his position in demanding the resignation of president Emil Lahoud, and confronting the Syrian influence in Lebanon. He also loomed on dismantling the weapons of Hizbullah party.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 3/13/2006
Bahraini security forces disperse a demonstration, detain several persons
The Bahraini security forces dispersed a demonstration for the families and relatives of prisoners who were sentenced by the authorities in acts of riots in Bahrain airport and arrested several participants in the demonstration.
Bahrain, Politics, 3/13/2006
Iran: Russian proposal dead
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid Reza Asefi said on Sunday that Iran is not concerned about the meeting of the Security Council and that it only defends its legitimate rights.
Iran, Politics, 3/13/2006
Syria switches to euro from dollar for its budget
The Syrian government is to use euros instead of US dollars in its budgets upon the decision of the US treasury that stipulates barring any transactions between American banks and the Commercial Bank of Syria.
Syria-USA, Economics, 3/13/2006
Syrian minister slams US decision to end deals with Commercial Bank of Syria
The minister added "We, alongside our brothers in Iraq, have the right to ask where the former Iraqi regime assets and the Iraqi oil revenues were expended after the occupation of Iraq?"
Syria-USA, Politics, 3/13/2006
Qintar criticizes Jumblat
The longest held of the Lebanese prisoners the Israeli jails, Samir Qintar, harshly criticized Sunday statements by the Lebanese parliamentarian Walid Junblat in Washington against the Lebanese national resistance and the captives in the Israeli prisons.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 3/13/2006
BBC: UK troop cuts in Iraq of 10 percent
British Defense Secretary John Reid was set Monday to detail plans for the first withdrawal of British troops from Iraq.
Iraq-UK, Military, 3/13/2006
Arab lawyers chief describes Saddam's trial as poor
Commenting on the events of the trial session of Saddam Hussein and his aides, the chairman of the Arab bar association Ziad al-Khasawenah said that all testimonies taken in the court are considered false because lawyers were did not take part in the work of the preliminary investigations, told al-Jazeera satellite TV
Iraq, Politics, 3/13/2006
Saddam's trial continues today
The special court to trying the former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and seven of his aides submitted its sessions after it had listened to testimonies of three accused men in al-Dajil case under the charge of killing 148, which was in response to an attack on Saddam Hussein's procession at the beginning of the 1980s in al-Dajil town. This trial is to convene today.
Iraq, Politics, 3/13/2006
British soldier resigns in protest at 'illegal' Iraq war
A soldier from Britain's elite SAS regiment has resigned from the army, saying that he has no intention of returning to Iraq.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 3/13/2006
Bush warns Iran, Syria against meddling in Iraq
The US President George W. Bush on Saturday denounced any moves by Iran or Syria to interfere in Iraq's effort to build a democracy.
Syria-Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/13/2006
50 Iraqis killed , 291 injured in Sader city
Iraq on Sunday witnessed a new bloody day resulted in killed and injuring scores. This was in one of the fiercest attacks in which at least 50 persons were killed and other 291 injured in explosions of several booby trapped cars, simultaneously in the markets of al-Sader city east of Baghdad.
Iraq, Military, 3/13/2006
Syria wants Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction
Syria expects the Middle East region to be free of weapons of mass destruction, Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muaallem said on Sunday.
Syria-Russia, Politics, 3/13/2006
Syrian FM arrives in Moscow, discuss Hariri assassination
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muaallem arrived in Moscow on Sunday to hold talks with Russian officials on Syria's cooperation with the UN inquiry into the killing of the former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq al-Hariri
Syria-Lebanon-Russia, Politics, 3/13/2006
AFP: Washington asks Spain for explanation on Syria visit breaking its isolation
Washington is demanding to know why Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos held a meeting in Damascus with his Syrian counterpart Walid al-Muaallem, said AFP in a recent report.
Syria-Spain, Politics, 3/13/2006
US government report on Iraq's human rights
Iraq, Politics, 3/13/2006
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Egypt's First Lady Suzanne Mubarak said that women's involvement in development is not only a right but a duty. NCW Secretary-General Farkhunda Hassan said this year's conference is to focus on empowerment of women financially, with examination of specific policies in governorates, and women's involvement in them financially.
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UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has underlined the importance of Syria's role to the stability of the Middle East region and of working with her for the achievement of comprehensive and just peace in the region.
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Lebanese daily Assafir reported today that specialized authorities in Brazil arrested Mrs. Rana Qleilat who was under trial in issues pertinent to the collapse of the Bank al-Madinah, including accusations of "money laundering and sedition."
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The Kuwaiti firm Al Shall Investment And Consulting Company has submitted a request for a license from the Syrian government earlier this week to establish an Islamic bank in Syria with a capital of $100 million.
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