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Tomorrow is Eid al-Fiter
Regional, Religion, 12/15/2001

Jordanian women can appeal for divorce, raising marriage age
The Jordanian King has approved amendments on the marital status law, prepared by the government, that permits the Jordanian woman to appeal for divorce.
Jordan, Culture, 12/15/2001

Mohammed V solidarity foundation releases results of its Ramadhan action
The Mohammed V solidarity foundation said in a statement it has distributed during the month of Ramadhan a total of 1.3 million fast-breaking meals in cities, and foodstuffs in rural areas.
Morocco, Culture, 12/15/2001

Morocco takes part in Yokohama congress on sexual exploitation of children for commercial ends
Morocco will be represented in the 2nd international conference on sexual exploitation of children for commercial ends, slated for this Dec.17-20 in Yokohama (Japan).
Morocco-Regional, Culture, 12/15/2001

ISESCO denounces anti-Islam remarks by literature nobel prize Naipul
The Rabat-based Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) has denounced anti-Islam remarks made by Indian-born British writer, V.S. Naipul, winner of the 2001 literature prize, in an interview with Spanish daily "El Mundo."
Regional-India, Religion, 12/15/2001

Detention of two Israelis extended in Los Angeles
The American court in Los Angeles has extended the detention period for two Israelis from the extremist Jewish defense league under accusation of committing several terrorist operations against Arab and Islamic targets in the USA.
Regional-USA, Local, 12/15/2001

UNESCO names Moroccan city Essaouira world heritage
The Paris-based United Nations Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization has named the Moroccan Atlantic city of Essaouira part of the world heritage list.
Morocco, Culture, 12/15/2001

Jordanian princess appointed a good will ambassador at the UN
Princess Basma Bint ( daughter ) of Talal, aunt of the Jordanian King Abdullah was chosen as an honorary ambassador for the UN Population Fund during he recent visit to New York, according to the Jordanian news agency Petra.
Jordan, Culture, 12/14/2001

15 people suffocated to death in Casablanca
Morocco, Local, 12/14/2001

King Mohammed dedicates mosque in Meknes
Morocco's King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, accompanied by Prince Moulay Rachid, on Friday dedicated the Mohammed VI Mosque in Meknes.
Morocco, Religion, 12/14/2001

Darren Clarke on course for Dubai desert classic
European No.3 Darren Clarke will join fellow European Ryder Cup stars Thomas Bjorn and Colin Montgomerie when the world"s top players descend on Dubai for the 2002 Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club from March 7-10.
United Arab Emirates, Sports, 12/14/2001

Thai bank to provide Islamic banking services
State-owned Krung Thai Bank (KTB) will launch Islamic banking services for the first time in the country early next year, according to a top executive.
Regional-Thailand, Religion, 12/14/2001

Thailand to send Muslim mission to Afghanistan
Regional-Afghanistan, Religion, 12/14/2001

Raja Casablanca poised to sign French gress coach
French coach Gilbert Gress is expected Saturday in Morocco to sign for Morocco's Premiere league club, Raja Casablanca, sources close to the club said.
Morocco, Sports, 12/14/2001

Morocco approves statute of Islamic aviation body
The Moroccan government council approved on Thursday the statute of the Islamic Civil Aviation Council, a body of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC).
Morocco, Local, 12/14/2001

More Lahd militia members return back to Lebanon from Israel
Lebanon-Israel, Local, 12/13/2001

Senegalese woman found in Casablanca airport with 1.4 kg of cocaine
Morocco, Local, 12/13/2001

A Lebanese held by the American police
The American police has accused a Lebanese man of carrying a false American nationality and weapons in Portland, Oregon.
Lebanon-USA, Local, 12/13/2001

King Mohammed distributes iftar meals for the poor
King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Prince Moulay Rachid, chaired Wednesday here the distribution of iftar meals to the poor.
Morocco, Local, 12/13/2001

King Mohammed chairs religious ceremony
Morocco's King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, accompanied by Prince Moulay Rachid, chaired in Fez Wednesday a religious ceremony on occasion of Lailat Al-Qadr (night of destiny).
Morocco, Religion, 12/13/2001

Museum for St. Catherine Monastery's acquisitions of icons and documents
A museum of the acquisitions of St Catherine Monastery has been recently opened at one of the annexes of the monastery.
Egypt, History, 12/13/2001

Plan to develop Sann al-Hagar area, home of famous Amon Temple
The development of the archaeological sites of San Al Hagar (Tanis) in the governorate of Sharkia, one of the richest sites in obelisks, is a new project initialed by the Supreme Council for Antiquities.
Egypt, History, 12/13/2001

Shallalat gardens to be upgraded before opening of Alex's library
The archaeological Shallalat (waterfalls) gardens in Alexandria is a national wealth, which will be finally upgraded.
Egypt, Local, 12/13/2001

Football: Morocco ties with Mali in trial match
Morocco on Wednesday tied 1-1 with Mali in a trial match played in Settat, near Casablanca, part of the Atlas Lions' preparations for the 2002 African Nations Cup (CAN-2002), due next month in Mali.
Morocco, Sports, 12/13/2001

Two Nigerien brought to Moroccan court for swindling
The police has recently arrested and brought to justice two men from Niger for trying to swindle a Casablanca businessman.
Morocco, Local, 12/13/2001

FBI arrests two Jews suspected of terrorism
The FBI arrested on Wednesday two men on suspicion that they were preparing attacks against Muslim and Arab-American organizations in the United States.
Regional-USA, Local, 12/13/2001

Jordanians held in the US because of September 11 incidents
The Jordanian ambassador in Washington Marwan al-Mashar said that the US security authorities have so far arrested 23 Jordanian citizens to investigate them over the incidents of September 11 in the US.
Jordan-USA, Local, 12/12/2001

Islam allows Jihad with conditions, bans terrorism
Those who confuse jihad (holy struggle), which is recommended by God, and terrorism are either ignorant or feigning ignorance, said Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar Mohammad Sayed Tantawi.
Regional, Religion, 12/12/2001

International trachoma initiative says disease eliminated in Morocco
Trachoma-related blindness has been nearly eliminated in Morocco, says an international fund "the International Trachoma Initiative" that also announced plans to expand its program.
Morocco, Health, 12/12/2001

King Mohammed chairs Leilat al-Qadr religious ceremony in Fez
Morocco, Religion, 12/12/2001

Morocco launches its first satellite
Morocco, Local, 12/12/2001

Mrs. Mubarak holds Iftar banquet for national council for women
Egypt's First Lady Suzanne Mubarak, Chairwoman of the National Council for women held on Tuesday an Iftar banquet for the members of the council at Air force club.
Egypt, Local, 12/12/2001

Europe shares Egypt in the inauguration ceremony of Alexandria Library
Five European countries have so far announced their participation in the ceremonies of the inauguration of Alexandria Library, due to start on 22 April 2002, over three days.
Egypt, Local, 12/12/2001

Japan gives Morocco grant for flood alert and forecast system
The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has donated Morocco a 60 million-yen grant to finance the first stage of a pilot project to set up a floods alert and forecast system in the Atlas mountainous region.
Morocco-Japan, Science, 12/12/2001

Moroccan teachers' strike successful, union says
The first day of the three-day strike staged by Moroccan teachers this December 11-13 throughout Morocco was successful, with the participation rate nearing 100 percent.
Morocco, Local, 12/12/2001

Morocco's premier: consolidating human rights is endless process
Consolidating human rights in Morocco is an endless process, said Morocco's premier, Abderrahmane Youssoufi, who stressed that despite assets much needs to be improved.
Morocco, Culture, 12/11/2001

Moroccan-French friendship association donates Morocco mobile medical unit
The Moroccan-French Friendship Association has donated Morocco a Mobile Medical Unit that was handed over to King Mohammed VI in Casablanca Monday by the association chairman Mehdi Qotbi.
Morocco-France, Culture, 12/11/2001

Former Syrian minister sentenced to 22 year imprisonment, fined
Syria, Local, 12/10/2001

German hostage released in Yemen
A Yemeni official announced that the army and police forces have succeeded in liberating the German hostage held by members of a tribe since November 28th.
Yemen, Local, 12/10/2001

ISESCO calls UNESCO to intervene to Stop Killing of Palestinian School Children
The Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO, based in Rabat) has called on the UNESCO to move to stop the killing of Palestinian school children.
Palestine-Regional, Culture, 12/10/2001

A plan to bring the Jews of Afghanistan to Israel
The Kuwaiti daily al-Rai al-Am said in its Saturday's issue that Israel is preparing measures to evacuate the Jews of Afghanistan to Israel.
Israel-Afghanistan, Local, 12/10/2001

Plan to reconstruct temple of Tel Bassta near Zagazig
The position of Tel Bassta was of paramount importance because it is located at the centre of the meeting point of the main trade route linking Egypt to its neighboring countries in the east with the Nile route.
Egypt, History, 12/10/2001

Beheira needs museum to host antiquities heaped in its storehouses
The success realized by several archeological teams in the governorates of Beheira proving that the governorate abounds in monuments pertaining to different ages from the pre-historic to the Roman Age has prompted officials of the supreme council of antiquities to approve conducting excavations at a number of sites.
Egypt, History, 12/10/2001

Statue of Mut, goddess of motherhood, unearthed at Karnak
A team of archaeologists of the Supreme Council for Antiquities (SCA) has found at Mut temple, south of the Karnak complex in Luxor, a black granite statue of Mut, the goddess of motherhood in addition to a stele of sand stone bearing a hieroglyphic text which dates back to the age of Ramsis 111 founder of the 20th dynasty.
Egypt, History, 12/10/2001

Morocco's dams filled at 42 percent
Water reserves stored in dams across Morocco stand at 42 percent of the reservoirs capacity, according to figures disclosed Dec. 10.
Morocco, Local, 12/10/2001


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