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Mubarak, Chirac call for halting violence in Palestinian territories
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and President Jacques Chirac demanded a halt to violence in the occupied Palestinian territories in order to create a favourable atmosphere for peace negotiations.
Egypt-France, Politics, 3/31/2001

Powell-Moussa meeting is very crucial
US Secretary of State Colin Powell met Friday with Foreign minister Amr Moussa. The meeting is part of consultations and meetings held by Moussa with the US Administration officials to gear up for a summit between Presidents George W. Bush and Hosni Mubarak at the White House on Monday.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 3/31/2001

Egypt calls for the protection of civilians in the occupied land
In an interview with Al-Ahram prior to the impending visit of President Mubarak to Washington, Foreign Minister Amr Moussa dealt with the present Israeli escalation, its impact on the future of peace, the resolutions of the Arab Summit, and the points of Egyptian concern in respect to Iraq, Sudan and Libya.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 3/31/2001

American delegation finds Copts and Muslims live in peace
The commission also met Sheikh Mohamed Sayed Tantawi, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, who assured them that religious freedom is maintained in Egypt, as it is a main principle of Islam. He also stated that all Egyptians, whether Copts or Muslims, are ruled by one law which is the Egyptian law.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 3/31/2001

Mubarak refutes Israeli allegations
Egyptian President Mubarak yesterday voiced regret and astonishment over Israeli media claim that Tel Aviv had informed Egypt in advance of last week's air strikes against Palestinian targets.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 3/31/2001

Pope Shenouda to Akhbar Al-Yom: Majority of Copts abroad support Mubarak
In an exclusive interview to Akhbar Al-Yom Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria condemned bids by some Copts abroad particularly in US to stir up antagonistic sentiments of Muslims and Copts of Egypt. He asserted that Mubarak is the President of all Egyptian Copts and Muslims. Citing the issue of building more Churches, the Pope affirmed that several problems have been solved under Mubarak.
Egypt, Religion, 3/31/2001

Egypt condemns Israeli strikes against Palestinians
"The Israeli strikes also contravened with the United Nations Security Council resolution which condemned the excessive use of force and showing exaggerated reaction of the part of the Israeli forces," Moussa added.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 3/31/2001

A new strategy for increasing Egyptian exports
The Egyptian Ministry of Economy has just finished preparing a new strategy for increasing Egyptian exports. The new strategy includes a new scheme of policies for activating the process of exportation according to a definite schedule and goals implemented by parties concerned.
Egypt, Economics, 3/31/2001

Cabinet considered the decision to hold the First Arab Economic Conference in Cairo in November
The Cabinet reviewed decisions related to the activation of the Arab Free Trade Zone which will be set up to develop organizations to increase inter-Arab trade and remove obstacles, other than customs barriers, in addition to elements which could affect the customs sector among Arab states.
Egypt-Regional, Economics, 3/31/2001

Drastic changes in the Egyptian legislation to increase investment
The British Trade Partners Authority has launched a campaign to attract the attention of British investors to Egypt.
Egypt-UK, Economics, 3/31/2001

More projects on the Nile Basin
Water resources ministers of the Nile basin states approved in conclusion of their meetings which were completed on Thursday evening in al-Khartoum the Nile projects which include Sudan, Egypt,Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Congo.
Egypt-Sudan, Economics, 3/31/2001

Anniversary of Abdul Halim Hafez
On March 30th 1977, a distinguished page in the history of Arabic songs and music was closed at the death of Abdul Halim Hafez. The voice of a whole generation, characterised by patriotic passion and represented by this great singer, was silenced.
Egypt, People, 3/31/2001

Egypt keen on boosting developing countries conference
Egypt is keen on supporting the 3rd conference of the international organization for least developed countries, said Ambassador Ahmad Abul-Gheit, Egypt's Permanent Delegate to the United Nations (UN).
Egypt, Politics, 3/31/2001

Birth of Ahmad Orabi (A Revolutionary Leader), March 31
The modern history of Egypt is teeming with nationalist leaders who were actually the driving force behind the Egyptian people's struggle for independence and liberation from foreign domination. Of those, Ahmad Orabi emerges as an outstanding leader of a unique stand.
Egypt, People, 3/31/2001

The Battle of Rasheed 'Rosetta' March 31,1807
The city of Rasheed is one of the major tourist and archaeological sites due to its numerous Islamic and Pharaonic relics. It comes after Cairo in the number of old Islamic buildings, hence it is called the city of living history.
Egypt, History, 3/31/2001

Cleopatra was beautiful
Egypt, History, 3/30/2001

Congressman supports Egypt-US free trade
Egypt-USA, Economics, 3/29/2001

American official calls for separating employment and environment issues from trade agreements
Egypt-USA, Economics, 3/29/2001

36 Afro-American Congressmen to visit Egypt
Eva Clayton, member of the Congress, declared that this group of Congressmen adopts all the issues related to Africa in general and they encourage the signing of any free trade agreement with any African country.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 3/29/2001

Kuwaiti official praises Mubarak's arab efforts
Kuwait-Egypt, Politics, 3/29/2001

Mubarak's US visit comes at significant time
The Administration has not spelt out its position with clear-cut policies on a number of issues of importance to Egypt and the region," he said before leaving for Washington.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 3/29/2001

Deficit of trade balance down by LE 10 billion
Egypt, Economics, 3/29/2001

Egyptian-EU final partnership accord to be signed
European union trade commissioner Pascal lamy expected on Sunday that a final Egyptian-EU partnership agreement would be signed within the next weeks.
Egypt-European Union, Economics, 3/29/2001

Bush administration attempts to soften conditions of free trade accord for Egypt's interest
Some prominent Congressmen said US President George W. Bush Administration attempts to ease some harsh conditions of the US Egyptian free trade accord.
Egypt-USA, Economics, 3/29/2001

US committee praises Egypt for cooperation on religious freedom
The US committee on religious freedom praised the Egyptian government for its positive cooperation with the committee during its visit to Egypt last week.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 3/29/2001

Egyptian researcher finds thyme is effective against asthma, Aids
The common spice thyme can be beneficial against a host of widespread ailments such as asthma, whooping cough or even AIDS, says an Egyptian researcher
Egypt, Health, 3/27/2001

Mubarak visits Paris
President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt will head for Paris by the beginning of next week on his way for Washington and will meet with the US President Jacques Chirac. The French- Egyptian summit talks will deal with bilateral relations and the French investments in Egypt and its contributions to the efforts of developments and building of projects.
Egypt-France, Politics, 3/26/2001

Mrs. Mubarak inaugurates first centre for pottery researches in Egypt
Egypt, Local, 3/26/2001

Great opportunities for cooperation between Egypt, US, in economic domain
The American administration showed readiness to foster cooperation with Egypt in the various economic spheres mainly in the domain of Information Technology, but expressed concern over bureaucratic red tape.
Egypt-USA, Economics, 3/26/2001

Pope Shenouda thanks President for agreeing to construction of new church in Mokattam
Head of the Coptic Orthodox Church Pope Shenouda III lauded the climate of religious freedom and tolerance in Egypt and thanked President Hosni Mubarak for agreeing to the construction of Coptic Orthodox Church in the suburb of Mokattam.
Egypt, Religion, 3/26/2001

White House underlines significance of Mubarak-Bush talks
Bruce Riddle, the Deputy US National Security Advisor said President Bush is looking forward to President Mubarak's visit to Washington on April 2 in order to further deepen relations between Egypt and the United States, to develop his personal relationship with President Mubarak, to discuss ways of shoring up the peace process and to secure a better future for bilateral relations.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 3/26/2001

Washington to reactivate dialogue with Egypt over economic file
Edward Walker, the Assistant Secretary of State for Middle East Affairs said President George Bush would reiterate to President Mubarak the US Administration's willingness to reactivate and to expand strategic dialogue between Egypt and the United States to include economic file and to include Washington's participatation in reactivating development efforts in Egypt besides the strategic military and political files.
Egypt-USA, Economics, 3/26/2001

Al Azhar rejects meddling in Egypt's Internal Affairs
Grand Imam of Al Azhar, Mohamed Sayed Tantawi, during his meeting with the US committee in charge of religious freedom yesterday, said the Islamic Shariaa lined up with the religions freedom.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 3/26/2001

People's Assembly rejects foreign intervention in Egypt's internal affairs
The People's Assembly has categorically rejected interference in Egypt's internal affairs by the US international religious freedom committee or any other committee.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 3/26/2001

Mubarak's Washington agenda busy
The agenda of President Hosni Mubarak's expected visit to Washington in April includes several meetings at the political and economic levels.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 3/26/2001


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