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King calls Moroccans to respect liberties guaranteed by constitution
King Mohammed VI spoke of his political agenda for Morocco after assuming power following the late king's demise and after a period of mourning for the country at the end of which he is to begin focus on the country's affairs. He called on Friday Moroccans to respect the legal provisions of liberties guaranteed by the constitution.
Morocco, Politics, 8/21/1999
Morocco's king renews commitment for settling social problems
"We do not hold a magic wand by which we claim to resolve all these problems and others, but we are firmly resolved to face them, with the help of God, the soonest with the means available," he insisted.
Morocco, Politics, 8/21/1999
Instruction for the Sudanese embassies to facilitate opposition's return
Official Sudanese sources said that Sudanese Foreign Minister Mustafa Othman Ismael authorized the Sudanese embassies in different capitals to work to facilitate procedures for opposition members who desire to return to Sudan.
Sudan, Politics, 8/21/1999
Erekat: Wye issues require Israeli political decision, not negotiation
Top Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat said yesterday that the negotiations that took place yesterday between the Palestinians and Israelis did not achieve any results and that there are still disputes regarding the time schedule for implementation of the Wye River accord, detainees, the Palestinian harbor and the secure passage.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 8/21/1999
Shaath criticizes Barak's policy for obstructing implementation of agreements
Palestinian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Nabeel Shaath criticized the positions of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and his policy which Shaath said is obstructing implementation of the signed agreements, especially the Wye River accord.
Palestine, Politics, 8/21/1999
Egyptian delegation visits Iraq
An Egyptian industrial delegation under the chairmanship of Minister of Industry Soleiman Reda started a visit to Iraq aimed at supporting joint industrial cooperation.
Egypt-Iraq, Politics, 8/21/1999
Egyptian - Iraqi committee to meet next month
The meetings of the Egyptian - Iraqi joint trade committee are to be held in mid-September in Cairo, under the chairmanship of Egyptian Minister of Trade and Supply Ahmed Goweili and his Iraqi counterpart, Mohammed Mahdi Saleh.
Egypt-Iraq, Economics, 8/21/1999
Gaddafi: Africa should unite
Libyan President Moammar Gaddafi said that it is time to end wars in Africa, and focuse should be on establishing the United States of Africa.
Libya-Africa, Politics, 8/21/1999
Abdul Meguid: Great challenges facing the Arab world
Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid stated that there are great challenges facing the Arab world that need a serious response and a well-prepared Arab summit.
Regional, Politics, 8/21/1999
Bouteflika wants of strong relations with France
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika expressed his hope to remove all obstacles that obstruct normalizaton of relations between his country and France as soon as possible.
Algeria-France, Politics, 8/21/1999
Algerian president congratulates Moroccan king on 46th anniversary of revolution of king and people
One of the manifestations of the celebration by the Algerian people of this anniversary is a decision to name one of the major avenues in Algeria after the late King Mohammed V, he added.
Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 8/21/1999
Moussa: Egypt working hard to revive peace process
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa said his country is continuing to make "broad contacts with the different parties" involved in the Middle East peace process to help "reach a general framework for a comprehensive settlement in the region."
Egypt, Politics, 8/21/1999
Egyptian - Thai committee to meet in October
A high-powered delegation of businessmen and officials in different sectors in Thailand chaired by the Thai foreign minister is due to arrive in Cairo during the first half of October.
Egypt-Thailand, Economics, 8/21/1999
Jordan criticizes appointment of former Mossad head as peace process supervisor
Jordan criticized yesterday the decision to appoint Danny Yatoum, the former head of the Israeli intelligence body, the Mossad, as the head of a follow-up committee between the Jordanians and Israelis.
Jordan-Israel, Politics, 8/21/1999
Baghdad urges Annan to intervene to stop U.S - British raids, as voters headed for ballots
Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohammed Said al-Sahaf said in a message to UN Secretary General Kofi Annan that the US - British raids cause damages to the Iraqi people and represent a violation of Iraq's independence and sovereignty. It urged Annan to intervene to stop these aggressive works.
Iraq, Politics, 8/21/1999
Beirut to play host to intentional tourism fair next year
Beirut, the Lebanese capital, is to host the Arab fair for tourism and travel, between March 30 and April 2, 2000.
Regional-Lebanon-International, Economics, 8/21/1999
Egyptian companies in Germany fair for small industries
Egypt is to take part in the European conference for upgrading small and medium-sized companies.
Egypt-European Union, Economics, 8/21/1999
The first Assurian oblique discovered in Iraq
Iraqi archaeologists have recently unearthed the oblique of the Assyrian King Sanhareeb, which is three thousand years old in Mosul North Iraq.
Iraq, History, 8/21/1999
Report: Changes to be made in Iraqi leadership
The Kuwaiti daily al-Rai al-Am said on Thursday, quoting Arab diplomatic sources in London, that the Iraqi government has leaked to Arab capitals within the few past weeks news and information signalling the possibility that its president Saddam Hussein will give up the presidency to his second son Qusai, who supervises the Iraqi security, intelligence and the republican guards, as well as to make vast changes in the nature of the current authority.
Iraq, Politics, 8/21/1999
Joint projects in the pipeline for Suez Canal
Suez Canal Authority Chairman General Ahmed Ali Fadel said proposals for partnerships between international companies and Suez Canal firms are being discussed.
Egypt, Politics, 8/21/1999
Israel continues to aggrevate peace; talk of one thousand new houses in settlements
The Israeli Ministry of Construction announced yesterday its intention to bid on establishing 1,055 houses in Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The bids include establishing 504 houses in Geniet Zaief settlement, 461 houses in Malie Adomim settlement and two settlements in a suburb of occupied Jerusalem.
Israel, Politics, 8/21/1999
Mossad helps Russia against Islamists
The Russian daily Fremia said on Thursday that the Israeli intelligence (Mossad ) will help Russia in fighting the Islamists in Northern Cucas (Qouqas) area.
Regional, Politics, 8/21/1999
Arab, American protests over Jerusalem is the capital of Israel, exposition
The American committee for Jerusalem and the society of the " the American Muslims for Jerusalem's sake" have formed a coalition including some 14 US and Islamic organizations to protest on the special exposition to be organized by Disney company in Florida under the title Jerusalem: Israel' s capital.
Regional, Politics, 8/21/1999
Moroccan athletics federation challenges doping charges against two Moroccan athletes
The Moroccan athletics federation (FRMA) challenged on Friday doping charges against Two Moroccan female athletes at the ongoing pan-Arab games in Amman.
Morocco, Sports, 8/21/1999
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The Moroccan Red Crescent has sent a humanitarian assistance to victims of the earthquake that jolted Turkey, leaving more than 10,000 dead persons. On Thursday, the Moroccan government also announced an emergency assistance, consisting of 900 tents, 6,000 blankets in addition to medical equipment. A team of 37 firemen specialized in rescue and land clearing operations was also put at the disposition of Turkey.
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Bashar al-Assad, son of the Syrian president, is in Bahrain for a two-day official visit at the invitation of the Bahraini crown prince. Al-Assad was invested with the "Bahrain order of merit, first class."
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A press statement released by the Saudi Chamber of Trade, Industry and Agriculture said the conference concentrates on five main points: upgrading the Saudi economy, the Saudi labor force, the Saudi membership in the World Trade Organization, industry and investment in Saudi Arabia and central planning. The four previous conferences for Saudi businessmen were held in Riyadh, El-Dammam, Jeddah and Abha.
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Members of the Egyptian Businessmen's Organization are getting ready to take part in several tours abroad to promote Egyptian products in the Baltic states, the USA, France and the Netherlands within the framework of the tours organized by the Center for the Development of Exports affiliated to the Egyptian Ministry of Trade. These tours are to start in November and include the products such as fabrics, clothes, ceramics, health tools, agricultural crops, vegetables, medical and fragrant plants, hoses, minerals, furniture, marble, paints and Khan El-Khalily products.
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The United Nations World Food Program said that more than one million people in Somalia are threatened by famine after dry conditions have resulted in poor crops. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the Somalia Aid Coordination Body have launched a program to raise $17.5 million to help avert a crisis.
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Prince Faisal bin Fahd bin Abdul Aziz, the eldest son of the Saudi Arabia's King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz, died today in a Saudi hospital.
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King Mohammed VI of Morocco received in Rabat Friday a delegation of sons of martyrs of the struggle for Morocco's independence.
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King Mohammed VI of Morocco received here Friday Foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Hamdane Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who arrived on Thursday in Morocco.
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