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Moroccan man could sue American government for arbitrary detention
Youssef Karroum, a 34-year old Moroccan, who was held for one week in a US prison as he was crossing the border at Blaine, State of Washington, for suspicions of connection to terrorist groups said he might sue the US administration for compensation.
Morocco-USA, Local, 2/5/2000

20 Films in Bahrain first festival for the Arab cinema
Bahrain cinema club will organize the first festival for the Arab cinema in Manama between 25th - 31st of coming March in association with ministry of cabinet's affairs and information.
Bahrain-Egypt, Culture, 2/5/2000

Calling back 100 Egyptian judges from retirement
The Egyptian government decided to call back nearly 110 former judges whose ages vary between 65 to 83 years to head the reconciliation and civil disputes committees among individuals and the different parties on one side and the government on another.
Egypt, Judicial, 2/5/2000

One of EgyptAir pilots asks the right of the asylum to U.K
Egypt, Local, 2/5/2000

International women association opens north African branch in Morocco
An international organization specialized in extending services to women "Soroptimist" has opened a Maghreban branch, based in Marrakesh.
Regional-Morocco, Culture, 2/5/2000

Moroccan bank and Paris university agree to cooperation in education
Morocco, Education, 2/5/2000

Holy botany : Plants of the Koran and the Bible
"I am a botanist who is fascinated with the flora of the Koran and the Bible and a scientists who loves the plants of Bilad al-Sham", US professor Dr. Lytton Musselman told ArabicNews.com on his objective behind choosing the theme Holy Botany: Plants of the Koran and the Bible
Regional, Religion, 2/4/2000

Umm Kalthoum:The Voice of Egypt, a gift to all Arabs
Singing her praise: "Life in the Arab world came to a stop" when the star sang, of course, but also when she died. On February 3, 1975, millions of Egyptians poured into the streets to express their grief.
Egypt, People, 2/4/2000

Saudi crown prince agrees to open a branch of the Open Arab University
Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz has agreed on the establishment of the "Open Arab University" as well as to open a branch for it in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia, Education, 2/4/2000

A course on clean industries in Damascus
Syria-Sweden, Environment, 2/4/2000

A week for the Turkish movies in Cairo
It was decided to establish the first week for Turkish movies in Cairo in the coming summer in the framework of a cinematic cooperation agreement between the two countries.
Egypt-Turkey, Culture, 2/4/2000

Kuwaiti foreign minister undergoes medical tests
Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah has stated that he underwent satisfactory medical tests after he had influenza.
Kuwait, People, 2/4/2000

Nigeria and Tunisia in CAN-2000 quarterfinals
Tunisia-Morocco-Africa, Sports, 2/4/2000

Egyptian ministry of culture takes urgent procedures to confront archeology forger
Egypt-Belgium, Culture, 2/3/2000

King Mohammed meets Greek Orthodox Church archbishop
Morocco-Greece, Religion, 2/3/2000

Two Libyans suspected in Lockerbie incident say they are not guilty
Legal sources in Edinburgh said on Monday that the two Libyans suspected of being involved in the explosion of a US Pan Am passenger jet over the town of Lockerbie, Scotland stressed that they are not guilty.
Libya-International, Judicial, 2/3/2000

UAE, France conduct joint exercises
The United Arab Emirates UAE and France on Wednesday started joint military exercises in the UAE desert in what is considered the largest joint maneuvers between the two countries since 1991.
United Arab Emirates-France, Military, 2/3/2000

Basic education school attendance to increase by 5.5% in 2000-2001
The number of students attending basic education classes (first eight grades) will increase by 5.5% in the 2000-2001 school year, during which a new education and training charter will be enforced, said Education Minister Moulay Ismail Alaoui.
Morocco, Education, 2/3/2000

Arab intellectuals pay tribute to UAE poet Manie Said Al-Oteiba
Eminent arts, culture and sciences figures from Morocco and Arab states will hold in Fes this Feb.11 through 13 a conference on Manie Said Al-Oteiba, a poet from the UAE.
United Arab Emirates-Regional, Literature, 2/3/2000

26% of Egyptians are afflicted with high blood pressure
Egypt, Health, 2/3/2000

A study by the ministry of agriculture on the future of citrus agriculture
Syria, Agriculture, 2/3/2000

Mobile phones banned in classrooms
Morocco, Education, 2/3/2000

CAF considering bid by two African countries for 2006 cup
The African Football Confederation (CAF) is seriously considering the two bids of Morocco and South-Africa to host the 2006 World Cup, said chairman Issa Hayatou adding a way out should be agreed upon before end of March.
Morocco-Africa, Sports, 2/3/2000

More Morocco-2006 support committees worldwide
The Moroccan community in the Netherlands has set up a support-committee to back up Morocco's bid to host the football World Cup in 2006.
Morocco-International, Sports, 2/3/2000

One SLA man killed in south Lebanon, aggressions continue
A source close to the pro-Israeli South Lebanon Army militia in the occupied part of south Lebanon said on Wednesday that one militia member was killed and several others wounded on Tuesday evening by an explosive charge planted by the Lebanese national resistance in the occupied part of south Lebanon.
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 2/3/2000

Exhibition of Moroccan carpets at Madrid Contemporary Art Museum
Moroccan carpets and other hand-woven items are currently displayed at the Reine Sofia center of contemporary art in Madrid.
Morocco-Spain, Culture, 2/3/2000

Islamic Awqaf ministers conclude meeting in Riyadh
Deliberations of the sixth session of the conference of al-Awqaf (Islamic trusts) and Islamic affairs ministers concluded in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
Regional, Religion, 2/3/2000

Seven terrorists killed in confrontations with Algerian security forces
Algeria, Local, 2/2/2000

Establishing a college for Egyptian archeology in Luxor
The council of South the Valley Egyptian university agreed on establishing a college for Egyptian archeology in Luxor city that includes a repair department, pharonic language, and Islamic and Coptic archeology.
Egypt, Education, 2/2/2000

Israel continues aggressions against south Lebanon
Israeli warplanes on Tuesday raided al-Hijreh mountain area situated between Zibqin and al Shgeifeh in the western sector of south Lebanon.
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 2/2/2000

Archaeological find beneath Koam ad-Dekkah
A major archaeological discovery has been recently made at Koam ad-Dekkah, Alexandria unveiling the features of a complete residential district covering a total area of 40.000 sq. m (13 feddans) dating back to Greco-Roman era.
Egypt, Culture, 2/2/2000

Egypt and Senegal of group C qualify for quarterfinals
Egypt and Senegal qualified Tuesday for the quarterfinals of the African Nations' Cup "CAN-2000."
Egypt-Africa, Sports, 2/2/2000

OIC Islamic affairs ministers meet in Jeddah
The council of ministers of Islamic affairs and Wakf (endowments) of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) is holding its 6th session in Jeddah to debate the preservation of the wakf heritage, the training of preachers and coordination between the ministries of Islamic affairs.
Regional, Religion, 2/1/2000

GCC states plan joint hospital supply purchase
Gulf, Health, 2/1/2000

The first golf open of Africa might be held in Morocco
Morocco-Africa, Sports, 2/1/2000

11 persons killed a terrorist attack in Algeria
11 militia members affiliated to the Algerian government were killed after an attack launched by extremists from the Daewa and Jihad groups against one of the militias' centers in eastern Algeria in the worst attack on governmental troops since end of pardon period 18 days ago.
Algeria, Local, 2/1/2000

Morocco's men and women judo teams in Europe
Morocco, Sports, 2/1/2000

Three Israeli soldiers killed, four wounded in south Lebanon
Three Israeli soldiers were killed and another four were wounded in an operation carried out by the Lebanese resistance in al-Azeyeh position in the occupied part of south Lebanon.
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 2/1/2000

Northern no-fly zone clashes renewed
Iraq-USA, Military, 2/1/2000

Lost radioactive hospital supplies found in Doha
Qatar, Local, 2/1/2000

Chan: Oman to offer studies in sports medicine
Oman, Health, 2/1/2000

Deputy Commander of pro-Israeli militia killed in south Lebanon
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 1/31/2000

Atlas lions' fan dies of heart-attack at missed goal
Morocco-Tunisia, Sports, 1/31/2000

Establishment of Arabic language academy
The idea of establishing an Arabic language academy was first introduced late in the nineteenth century with the intent of ensuring that Arabic keeps up with concepts of modern civilization, particularly in relation to political terms used in the Egyptian press, to establish standardized equivalents for terms transliterated from other tongues and to further the dissemination of knowledge nationwide as well; hence, the resolution incepting it on December 1932
Regional, Culture, 1/31/2000

Israel bombards Lebanese civilians; three Israeli soldiers killed
Seven Lebanese civilians were wounded as a result of intensive Israeli attacks carried out on Sunday afternoon against south Lebanon.
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 1/31/2000

His colleagues killed an extremist Algerian leader
Algerian sources in Cairo stated today that the chief of two main extremist groups in the country that are fighting the government was killed by his followers, who oppose the peace talks which he called with the authorities.
Algeria, Local, 1/31/2000

Lebanon accuses Israel of stealing its antiquities
Lebanese minister of higher education and culture Mahmoud Youssef Beidoun said that Lebanon has prepared a file to demand Israel for returning back antiquities its forces had stolen from Lebanon during the past years.
Lebanon-Israel, Culture, 1/31/2000

Saddam Hussein to write novels for youths
Iraqi President Saddam Hussien said he will start writing novels to encourage Iraqi authors to tackle youths' affairs in their stories and novels.
Iraq, Culture, 1/31/2000

Moroccan women creativity displayed at French parliament
French representatives were given a chance to visit an exhibition of paintings by Moroccan women at the art gallery of the French national assembly.
Morocco, Culture, 1/31/2000

First Indian chip to be used in European collider
The first Indian hi-tech chip 'MANAS' will be fitted in the prestigious international Large Hadron Collider, being built at Geneva-based European Center of nuclear Reserach (CERN), a center spokesperson, Hans Gutbrod, has said, reported the Indian News agency PTI.
Regional, Science, 1/31/2000

PanAfrican music festival postponed to year 2001
The third Pan African music festival, initially scheduled for 2000 might be held in Brazzaville in August 2001, the festival management committee said.
Regional, Culture, 1/31/2000

African 2006 candidates should meet basic requirements
The international football federation FIFA president Sepp Blatter said the two African candidates to host the 2006 World Cup " should meet basic requirements."
Regional, Sports, 1/31/2000

Morocco tied Tunisia in second game of group D
Morocco tied Tunisia saturday (0-0) in its second match in group "D" of the African Nations Cup "CAN-2000 jointly hosted by Ghana and Nigeria.
Regional, Sports, 1/31/2000

Aynaoui and Arazi, two Moroccans within WTA top ten
Two Moroccan tennismen rank among the World Tennis Association top ten after brilliant participation in the Australian Open where they reached the quarterfinals.
Morocco, Sports, 1/31/2000

Two soldiers killed by explosive charge in Algeria
The Algerian daily al-Sahafa said on Sunday that two soldiers were killed when an explosive charge went off in Taqzerit town in Tizi Ouzou province, 130 km from the capital, Algiers.
Algeria, Local, 1/31/2000

Palm trees in Syria
Until the end of 1999 the number of palm trees in Syria reached 176,000, of which 70,000 are giving fruits, which produced 3,000 tons of dates in 1999 while the production of dates was 600 tons in 1986.
Syria, Agriculture, 1/31/2000


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