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King calls for all-out mobilization to fight illiteracy, poverty
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has called on for an all-out mobilization to fight poverty and illiteracy, and for effective participation in the major development projects initiated, at national, regional or local levels.
Morocco, Education, 8/21/2004

Symposium in Sanaa on women in Islam
The women forum for studies and training in Sanaa has recently organized a symposium on the rights of women in Islam. It was one of four similar forums held during 2004, financed by the German establishment for technical cooperation ( GTZ).
Regional-Yemen, Religion, 8/21/2004

Three American soldiers, one Polish killed in attacks near Baghdad
In a statement, the American army said that three American soldiers were killed and other five injured in two separate attacks near Baghdad during the past 24 hours.
Iraq-USA, Military, 8/21/2004

Israeli forces demolish seven houses in Khan Younis
The Israeli occupation forces demolished more than 7 houses during their incursion yesterday at dawn in al-Barabekha area to the west of Khan Younis camp for refugees to the south of Gaza.
Palestine-Israel, Military, 8/21/2004

Senator suffers from US security laws
As an example of the harm the newly adopted security laws giving power to the government in the USA, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Democrat of Massachusetts, "discussing the problems faced by ordinary citizens mistakenly placed on terrorist watch lists," said that he himself was placed on the list and faced travel difficulties as a result of that, the New York Times said yesterday.
Regional-USA, Local, 8/21/2004

Morocco marks anniversary of Revolution of King and People
Morocco is marking today the 51st anniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People, that commemorates one of the glorious pages of the Moroccan people's fight for freedom and independence from occupation.
Morocco, Local, 8/20/2004

AU Commission President calls for emergency aid to Mauritania to fight locusts
Chairman of the African Union Commission, Alpha Omar Konare, termed the locust infestation in Mauritania as "grave and of great concern," warning the situation could get worse in the coming months "unless the international community acts to support this country in the fight of the phenomenon."
Mauritania, Local, 8/20/2004

Premier studies border points situation
Syria, Local, 8/20/2004

Scientists unearth 15,000 year-old city in southern Morocco
A team of Moroccan scientists have unearthed, near the southern city of Aousserd, remnants of a city, believed to be 15,000 years old and to belong to an ancient Amazigh civilization.
Morocco, Local, 8/20/2004

One Turkish hostage released in Iraq
The Turkish foreign minister Abdullah Gull yesterday announced that one of the two Turkish truck drivers who were kidnapped on Saturday in Iraq was released, noting that he is now on his way back to Turkey.
Iraq, Local, 8/19/2004

Scores killed in mortars attacks in the center of Baghdad; threats to enter holy site
Seven Iraqis were killed and other 40 injured when mortars shelling fell near the headquarters of the police in al-Rasheed street in the downtown of Baghdad yesterday. The explosion resulted in a violent explosion in Baghdad and smoke columns were seen in the skies while two helicopters were seen over the place.
Iraq, Military, 8/18/2004

The Olympic games: One UAE player wins the first Golden medal for the Arabs
United Arab Emirates, Sports, 8/18/2004

Morocco sanctions 14 magistrates, promotes 561 others
The High Council of Magistrature decided at its April 12 session, to take a set of disciplinary measures against 14 magistrates, and to promote 561 others, a decision approved by king Mohammed VI, chairman of the council.
Morocco, Judicial, 8/17/2004

A commander in the national guards killed; kidnappings
The commander of the Iraqi national guard in Sameraa city to the north of Baghdad and his aide were killed by the bullets of unidentified gunmen.
Iraq, Military, 8/17/2004

Fighting renewed in Najaf
Following a phase of relative calm, armed confrontations in Najaf on Monday evening between the American forces and the national guards forces, on the one hand and the supporters of the Shiite Clergy Muqtada al-Sader, on the other. Witnesses said that several mortars shelling fell near the headquarters of the police in the city.
Iraq, Military, 8/17/2004

6% less convicted in Morocco in 2003
Morocco, Local, 8/17/2004

Morocco's odds at Olympic games dim after loss to Portugal
Morocco's football Olympic side lost to Portugal on Sunday night, significantly reducing its chances for the coming rounds, after its scoreless draw against Costa Rica.
Morocco, Sports, 8/17/2004

Syrian Red Crescent aid to Darfur
Upon directives of President Bashar al-Assad, a plane loaded with humanitarian aid presented by the Syrian Arab Red Crescent Organization to Darfur, Sudan left Damascus Sunday.
Syria-Sudan, Local, 8/16/2004

Morocco launches general population, housing census Monday
Morocco will launch its general census of population and housing on Monday, the High Planning Commissioner said Friday.
Morocco, Local, 8/16/2004

Americans visit sacred temple
A group of 25 Americans visited Abu Simbel Temple, south of Aswan, yesterday.
Egypt-USA, Local, 8/16/2004

King Mohammed VI flies to France for 60th D-Day Provence landing anniversary
Morocco-France, Local, 8/16/2004


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