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An explosion to the east of Beirut
An explosion shook the eastern part of the Lebanese capital Beirut and Lebanese security sources said that seven persons were at least injured in as a result, according to preliminary findings.
Lebanon, Local, 3/19/2005

Low cases of tuberculosis in Syria, report
A report by SANA on Friday disclosed the tuberculosis cases in Syria have dropped to 4, 708 cases in 2004 a low number due to the care paid to fight this infection, a medical expert said.
Syria, Health, 3/19/2005

Islamic-Christian meeting urges dialogue as religious duty
The Islamic-Christian conference was wrapped up yesterday with calls to take dialogue as a religious duty.
Egypt-Regional, Religion, 3/19/2005

Nador customs seize 440 kg of compressed cannabis
Nador customs seized on Friday 440 kilograms of compressed cannabis pollen hidden in the refrigerating systems of several international transportation truck trailers.
Morocco, Local, 3/19/2005

Morocco to host international gastronomy fair
The 2nd edition of "CREMAI 2005," the international fair of pastry, bakery, catering and hotel industry, will be held in Casablanca on May 26-29, said organizers.
Morocco-Regional, Local, 3/19/2005

Ten Iraqi police men killed
An Iraqi police source in Balad, 90 Km to the north of Baghdad, said that gunmen ambushed the leader of a contingent in the Iraqi army Maj. Gen, Muhammad Abul Muttalib as he was returning back home at night and opened fire on him that resulted in his immediate death.
Iraq, Military, 3/18/2005

Morocco needs to ratify WHO tobacco control convention, official
It is necessary for Morocco to ratify the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, said, in Rabat Thursday, head of the department of non-transmissible diseases at the Health Ministry, Noureddine Chaouki.
Morocco, Health, 3/18/2005

Israeli warplanes violate Lebanese air-spaces
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 3/18/2005

Illegal emigration: 149 persons arrested in Morocco
Moroccan authorities arrested on March 14-16 some 149 illegal emigrants who were attempting to cross clandestinely to Europe.
Morocco, Local, 3/18/2005

4th International Mohammed VI Karate cup to kick off on March 19
Morocco, Sports, 3/18/2005

Nearly 22 percent of Moroccan young children suffer from iodine deficiency
The prevalence of iodine deficiency among 6 to 12 year-old children in Morocco is estimated at 22pc.
Morocco, Health, 3/17/2005

Mrs. Mubarak praises Egyptian Woman's achievements
Egypt, Local, 3/17/2005

Marrakech to host International Children Theatre
Morocco-Regional, Local, 3/17/2005

Syria, Saudi Arabia Cooperate in Judiciary
that citizens of both states have the right to prosecute to defend their rights in the country the same as the native citizens.
Syria-Saudi Arabia, Judicial, 3/16/2005

Continued killing in Iraq
two (unknown) Islamic groups joined al-Qaida organization in Mesopotamia which is led by al-Zarqawi.
Iraq, Military, 3/16/2005

Morocco draws ethical charter on women's image in the media
Morocco has drafted a charter on the image of women in the media, designed as an ethical platform to improve the image of women in the print, audio-visual media and advertisement.
Morocco, Culture, 3/16/2005

Stink water leaks from Israeli settlement into south Lebanon
Lebanese southern village of "Mais al-Jabal" asked Lebanese authorities to lodge a complaint to the UN against Israel over pumping stink water into the village fields.
Lebanon-Israel, Environment, 3/16/2005

11th Fez Festival of World Sacred Music to start on June
Top world spiritual musicians are expected to turn out at the 11th Fez Festival of World Sacred Music slated for June 3 to 11.
Morocco-Regional, Local, 3/16/2005

Morocco ready to receive ICRC visit to former Guantanamo prisoners
Morocco voiced readiness to authorize the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) visit five Moroccans who were repatriated from the US Guantanamo base.
Morocco, Local, 3/16/2005

Spain to process Moroccans' requests for regularization, Minister
Delegate Minister for Moroccan Expatriates, Nouzha Chekrouni said, in Madrid Tuesday, that Spanish authorities have given her assurances that all requests filed by Moroccan immigrants for regularization in Spain will be processed.
Morocco-Spain, Local, 3/16/2005

12th Tetouan Festival of Mediterranean Cinema to raise curtains soon
10 long feature-length movies will be in competition at the 12th Tetouan Festival of Mediterranean Cinema that will take place from March 25 to April 1 in the northern Moroccan city.
Morocco-Regional, Local, 3/16/2005

Security conditions deteriorate in Iraq
Security conditions have been deteriorated in Iraq as several Iraqi areas witnessed attacks by gunmen for counter attacks carried out by the American and Iraqi forces.
Iraq, Military, 3/15/2005

Government to crack down on 'phantom' civil servants