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Benaissa says Morocco never applied for EU membership
Moroccan Foreign affairs and cooperation minister Mohamed Benaissa flatly denied a would-be Moroccan bid to integrate into the European Union saying the kingdom has not asked for EU membership, MAP reported.
Morocco-Egypt, Politics, 4/8/2000

Al-Shara in Egypt
Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara conveyed a written message from Syrian President Hafez al-Assad to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak while receiving him today that tackles the developments concerning the peace process on the Syrian track and in south Lebanon.
Egypt-Syria, Politics, 4/8/2000

King Mohammed receives Congolese president, former senegalese president
Morocco-Senegal-Congo, Politics, 4/8/2000

Canada's prime minister visits Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia-Regional-Canada, Politics, 4/8/2000

Baz: Syrian track has reached a very important point
Osama El Baz, the political advisor of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, stated that Israeli - Syrian negotiations reached a very important point, but it is wrong to expect that these negotiations would end up in an acceptable solutions in a few weeks.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 4/8/2000

Shaath hails US role
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 4/8/2000

Gulf foreign ministers begin meeting today
Two days of meetings of the foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council member states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates) are starting today.
Gulf, Politics, 4/8/2000

Morocco, Algeria do not need mediation, benaissa says
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 4/8/2000

Heads of Kuwaiti captives' committee visits Egypt
Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 4/8/2000

Gulf ministerial council to be held in Jeddah
Kuwaiti Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Suleiman Majid al-Shahin has announced that the ministerial council of the Arab Gulf states will hold its 74th session in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, due to start today and last for two days.
Gulf-Kuwait, Politics, 4/8/2000

Al-Shara talks on the telephone with al-Hoss, confers with UN envoy
A telephone call was made on Friday between Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara and Lebanese Premier and Foreign Minister Salim al-Hoss.
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 4/8/2000

Egyptian ambassador to Israel and the Syrian track
The London-based al-Sharq al-Awsat (Middle East) daily said on Friday in its report from Cairo that the Egyptian ambassador to Israel, Muhammad Bassiouni, unveiled important thoughts and proposals on overcoming obstacles impeding the peace process and ending the stalemate in negotiations, adding that these thoughts and proposals are tackled in an extremely secret atmosphere.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 4/8/2000

Palestinian leadership: Refugees are not an obstacle before the Lebanese domination
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 4/8/2000

Kenya's Arap Moi gets message from King Mohammed
President Daniel Arap Moi of Kenya Thursday got a message from King Mohammed VI.
Morocco-Kenya, Politics, 4/8/2000

On the meeting between Khaddam and Habash
Members of the political bureau of the People's Front for the Liberation of Palestine have stated that talks during the meeting included Syrian Vice President Abdul Halim Khaddam and the secretary general of the People's Front for the Liberation of Palestine, George Habash, dealing with the latest political developments on the Arab and Palestinian levels.
Syria-Palestine, Politics, 4/8/2000

Al-Shara: Damascus does not oppose unconditioned Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon
Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara stated that Syria cannot oppose any full and unconditional Israeli withdrawal and considers it an important gain for Lebanon and for the resistance as well as for the Arabs.
Syria-Regional-UN, Politics, 4/8/2000

Declaration of establishing Gulf public conference opposing normalization with Israel today
Kuwaiti political forces that include parliamentary and political activities that represent independent and Islamic liberal movements are declaring today the establishment of a public conference to oppose normalization with Israel in the Arab Gulf region.
Gulf-Kuwait, Politics, 4/8/2000

Report: US administration and a pressure plan on Syria
The Paris-based weekly al-Muharrir News said that "the Zionist lobby" in Washington started to exert great pressures on the US administration with the aim of cordoning Syria without imposing declared sanctions on it, similar to those on Iraq, Iran, Libya and Sudan.
Syria-USA, Politics, 4/8/2000

Ruler of Bahrain confers with Cohen
Bahrain-USA, Politics, 4/8/2000

Kuwait for convening a pan Arab summit
Kuwait-Regional, Politics, 4/8/2000

Another fugitive from the pro Israeli Lebanese militia
Lebanon, Politics, 4/8/2000

Speaker of Yemeni Parliament denounces visits of Israelis to Yemen
The speaker of the Yemeni Parliament Abdullah al-Ahmar, who is the leader of the Yemeni coalition party for reform, said in an interview with the United Arab Emirates al-Khaleij daily that the Yemeni authorities are committing a "deadly mistake" by permitting Israelis to visit Yemen.
Yemen-Israel, Politics, 4/8/2000

Morocco expects baker assignment to speed up referendum
Morocco voiced the wish to see James Baker's visit in the area this week speed up the holding of a referendum in the Sahara open to all people entitled to vote.
Morocco, Politics, 4/8/2000

Baker starts north African tour
James Baker, personal envoy of the U.N. Secretary-General for the Sahara, arrived this Saturday in Algiers, first leg of a North African tour, meant to revive the stalled settlement plan for the Sahara.
Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 4/8/2000

Tunisia welcomes Italy's decision to grant 3,000 work visas
The Tunisian government welcomed Italy's decision to grant 3,000 work visas to the Tunisian expatriates in Italy to reduce illegal immigration from Tunis to Rome.
Tunisia-Italy, Politics, 4/8/2000

Oman is ready to host the multilateral
Oman, Politics, 4/8/2000

Socialist International mideast committee calls for end to Israeli settlement policy
The Socialist International Middle-East Committee wound works in Casablanca Friday with calls on Israel to end its settlement policy in the occupied territories.
Morocco, Politics, 4/8/2000

Indonesian demonstration against Israel
The Indonesian capital Jakarta on Friday witnessed great demonstration in which the demonstrators burnt the Israeli flag.
Israel-Indonesia, Politics, 4/8/2000

Qatar calls for peaceful settlement in Chechnya
Qatar-International, Politics, 4/8/2000

UN chief and south Lebanon
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 4/8/2000

Russian delegation arrives in Israel
Israel-Russia, Politics, 4/8/2000

Morocco, Spain to set political research centers
Two research centers on the political and constitutional institutions in Morocco and Spain will be set up in Rabat and Barcelona.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 4/8/2000

Africa-Europe Summit was a tremendous success
Regional, Politics, 4/8/2000

Moussa: Cairo summit created the basis for the coming summit
Egypt-Regional-Africa, Politics, 4/7/2000

Italy vows to contribute to Yemen's development
Italian Foreign Minister Lamberto Dini asserted to President Saleh during their meeting on Wednesday evening that Italy is determined to contribute to social and economic development in Yemen through the contributions of its establishments.
Yemen-Italy, Politics, 4/7/2000

European Commission: Discussions with Gaddafi will be difficult
Libya-European Union, Politics, 4/7/2000

Morocco, Bahrain sign three cooperation accords
Morocco and Bahrain signed in Rabat Friday three accords on economic cooperation, incentives to investment and non-double taxation.
Morocco-Bahrain, Politics, 4/7/2000

Lebanese president to visit Saudi Arabia on April 15
Lebanese President Emile Lahoud will pay an official visit to Saudi Arabia on April 15, his first visit to Saudi Arabia since his election. The visit is also in the course of a tour to be held by the Lebanese president covering Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Iran.
Lebanon-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 4/7/2000

Saudi prince opens Saudi embassy in Canberra
The Emir of Riyadh district, Prince Salman Bin Abdul Aziz, on Thursday opened the new premises for the Saudi embassy in Canberra, in the presence of Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer.
Saudi Arabia-Australia, Politics, 4/7/2000

Australia 's governor general receives prince of Riyadh district
Australia's governor general, William Deane, on Wednesday received the prince of Riyadh district, Salman Bin Abdul Aziz, and discussed with him issues of mutual concern.
Saudi Arabia-Australia, Politics, 4/7/2000

Lebanon refutes Israeli allegations on unilateral withdrawal
Lebanese President Emile Lahoud on Thursday received a telephone call from the UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, in which Annan expressed his interest in reaching a just and comprehensive peace in the region.
Lebanon-Israel-UN, Politics, 4/7/2000

Syria celebrates 53rd foundation anniversary of the ruling Baath Party
Syria today celebrates the 53rd anniversary of the foundation of the Baath Party, which was declared on April 7, 1947.
Syria, Politics, 4/7/2000

Arab administrative development ministers meet in Cairo
The Arab organization for administrative development's executive council and general assembly are to meet at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo on April 17-20.
Regional, Politics, 4/7/2000

Comoros prime minister urges Arab League to send fact finding mission
Comoros urged the Arab League on Wednesday to send a fact-finding mission, along with the Organization of African Unity (OAU), to evaluate the situation in the country and help in holding elections in the country.
Comoros-Regional, Politics, 4/7/2000

French disapprove of US action in Iraq, air flights sanctions
Asked for comment son the latest British-American raids and the number of victims they cause, the French foreign ministry said "According to our information, 14 civilians were killed. It's impossible to verify the figures on the ground but these are the deadliest strikes since last summer. We are dismayed by these useless and deadly attacks which have struck about 20 civilians over the past few days according to our information in southern Iraq."
Iraq-France, Politics, 4/7/2000

Higher Education Minister Zerouali meets Lieberman
Moroccan Higher Education, Staff-Training and scientific Research Minister Najib Zerouali met in Rabat Thursday with the US undersecretary of state for public affairs and diplomacy, Evelyn Lieberman.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 4/7/2000

Report: Three Libyan Islamists handed over by Amman, executed
The London-based "Islamic Media Monitor" (al-Marsad al-Ilami al Islami) organization stated that the Libyan authorities executed three Islamists that Jordan had handed over to Tripoli.
Libya, Politics, 4/7/2000

African human rights center to host NGO forum in Algiers
The African Center for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS) will hold the next NGO forum for organizations and individuals involved in human rights activities in Africa April 24-26 in Algiers.
Regional-Algeria-Africa, Politics, 4/7/2000

Report: US $400 million to compensate services of the SLA
The military commentator of the Israeli daily Yediot Ahronot said that Israel will invest some 700 million Israeli shekels (approximately US $175 million) in an operation aimed at compensating and resettling members of the pro-Israel South Lebanon Army militia following Israel's pullout from Lebanon.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 4/7/2000

Report: New Israeli tourism group from Addis Ababa to Sanaa
Well-informed sources in Sanaa told the London-based al-Hayat daily that an Israeli tourism group arrived in Sanaa on Thursday afternoon from Addis Ababa on board a plane from the Ethiopian airlines.
Yemen-Israel, Politics, 4/7/2000

Italian airplane forced to land at Jordanian military base
A Jordanian official statement said that an Italian airplane coming from Iraq was forced to landing at a Jordanian military base yesterday for flying without a license, adding that Claudio Gastania, captain of the airplane, was kept to be investigated on charge of violating Jordanian airspace without official permission and jeopardizing civil aviation.
Jordan, Politics, 4/7/2000

Iran keeps an Iraqi oiler
The Iranian government said it will unilaterally release 2,000 Iraqi captives in the coming week.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 4/7/2000

Morocco to attend European racism observatory launching in Vienna
Morocco-European Union, Politics, 4/7/2000

Iraq refuses UNMOVIC, calls for lifting sanctions
Iraq-UN, Politics, 4/7/2000

UAE deputy PM visits Bahrain
Bahrain-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 4/7/2000

A limited reshuffle in Tunis
Tunisia, Politics, 4/6/2000

Jordanian king visits Bahrain
King Abdullah of Jordan arrived in Manama on Wednesday in a visit to Bahrain.
Bahrain-Jordan, Politics, 4/6/2000

Bin Ali urges on establishing African - European organizations
Tunisia, Politics, 4/6/2000

El-Bashir: Removing all obstacles confronting the relations with Egypt
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 4/6/2000

Al-Shara confers with Swedish FM on Middle East peace
Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara on Wednesday evening received Swedish Foreign Minister Anne Lindh.
Syria-Lebanon-Sweden, Politics, 4/6/2000

Kuwaiti court to issue verdict on women's rights
Kuwait, Politics, 4/6/2000

Foreign ministers of Egypt, Sudan and Libya convene
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa and counterparts Mustafa Ossman Ismail and Ali El-Teraiki from Sudan and Libya convened yesterday evening.
Regional-Egypt, Politics, 4/6/2000

Saudi shura council president in Morocco
Morocco-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 4/6/2000

Lahoud replies to Annan's memorandum
Lebanese President Emile Lahoud has stressed that the critical regional conditions and the regional situation need much caution and patience in reading and making assessments on matters.
Lebanon, Politics, 4/6/2000

Al-Shara to visit Cairo next week
Syria-Egypt, Politics, 4/6/2000

Qatari airline to start service to Bahrain
Qatar-Bahrain, Politics, 4/6/2000

Iranian defense minister to visit Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 4/6/2000

Kuwait says it does not want to provoke Iraq
Kuwaiti Minister of Defense Sheikh Salem al-Sabah has stated that his country does not want to provoke Baghdad by making maneuvers with the US Army near the borders with Iraq.
Kuwait-Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/6/2000

Congolese President Sassou N'Guesso in Rabat
Morocco-Congo, Politics, 4/6/2000

Cabinet forms a group of action to follow up outcome of Summit
The cabinet, in its meeting yesterday under Prime Minister Atef Ebeid, probed a report on the recent Africa-Europe Summit which wound up in Cairo last Tuesday.
Egypt, Politics, 4/6/2000

Egyptian - Sudanese ministerial committee convene next month
The ministerial Sudanese - Egyptian committee decided convening in coming May to vitalize the bilateral relations between the two states.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 4/6/2000

Jordanian king's political advisor quits his post
The Jordanian news agency, Petra, said on Wednesday that Jordan's King Abdullah Bin al-Hussein has accepted the resignation of his political advisor, Adnan Abu Odeh, who is considered the most remarkable Jordanian politician of Palestinian origin and who calls for equality in basic rights for the citizens of the kingdom, of whom the Palestinians constitute more than one half.
Jordan, Politics, 4/6/2000

Yemeni opposition calls for withdrawing confidence from government over Israeli delegation visit
The Yemeni opposition on Wednesday called on the parliament to withdraw its confidence from the Yemeni government in protest of the visit recently held by Israeli tourists to Yemen.
Yemen-Israel, Politics, 4/6/2000

Iran says it will release 2,000 Iraqi prisoners next week
The spokesman for the committee of the Iranian prisoners of war, Maj. Gen. Muhammad Balar, said on Wednesday in Tehran that Iran will release 2,000 Iraqi prisoners during the next week, unilaterally.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 4/6/2000

Chirac upbeat over Africa's future
French President Jacques Chirac has expressed optimism about Africa's future, saying he does not belong to the school of Afro-pessimists who continue to paint a bad picture of the continent.
Regional-France, Politics, 4/6/2000

Sao-Tome Y Principe president hails King Mohammed VI's Cairo moves
SaoTome Y Principe President Miguel Trovoada hailed Wednesday Morocco's decision to write-off debts of the least developed African countries, announced early this week in Cairo.
Morocco-Sao Tome and Principe, Politics, 4/6/2000

America Day in Al Akhawayn University
Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane AUI, Atlas Mountain resort, played host Wednesday to the American Day, to praise the Morocco-US bilateral cultural and educational exchanges.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 4/6/2000

EC official stresses Syria's commitment to peace
The foreign relations commissioner at the European Union, Christopher Patten, has stressed Syria's commitment to Middle East peace, saying that, "Syria is not optimistic, due to the Israeli position."
Regional-European Union, Politics, 4/6/2000

EU set to make new fishery proposals
The European Union is set to make new proposals to Morocco on the renewal of a bilateral fisheries agreement, reported Moroccan daily Al Ittihad Al Ichtiraki.
Morocco-European Union, Politics, 4/6/2000

Morocco renews attachment to Sahara settlement plan
Morocco has always been committed to helping the international community reach a settlement to the Sahara issue under the United Nations plan, said Wednesday minister in charge of relations with parliament,Mohamed Bouzoubaa, standing in for the government spokesman.
Morocco, Politics, 4/6/2000

Jordan categorically denies participation in tripartite maneuvers
Jordanian Minister of Information Saleh al-Qallab has asserted his country's backing for the Syrian position towards the Middle East peace process.
Jordan-Regional-USA, Politics, 4/6/2000

International Socialist Mideast committee meets in Casablanca
Morocco, Politics, 4/6/2000

Belgian MPs, Moroccan Employers Association explore bilateral cooperation
Members of the Moroccan Employers Association CGEM explored in Casablanca Wednesday with Moroccan-born Belgian MPs means of injecting investments into the Moroccan economy and promoting commercial exchange with Belgium.
Morocco-Belgium, Politics, 4/6/2000

An Israeli delegation in Mauritania
President Maaouya Ould Sid Ahmed Taya of Mauritania on Wednesday received an Israeli delegation representing members of the Knesset led by Naomi Chazan. The Israeli chief of delegation thanked the president of Mauritania for his decision to normalize relations with Israel.
Mauritania-Israel, Politics, 4/6/2000

Morocco in Mediterranean youth meet for peace
Morocco will participate next May 13 in a Mediterranean youth-for-peace day, to be staged in France.
Morocco-International, Politics, 4/6/2000

Mubarak expects Africa- Europe Summit to usher in real partnership
Leaders of 67 African and European countries last night ended a landmark two-day summit in Cairo, pledging more economic cooperation and agreeing to convene again after three years in Europe.
Regional-Regional-Africa, Politics, 4/5/2000

U.K. official lauds Morocco's steps towards modernity
British Foreign Office Secretary of State, Peter Hain, lauded the progress scored by Morocco on the path towards modernity.
Morocco-UK, Politics, 4/5/2000

Address by President Hosni Mubarak on The Closing Session of The Africa-Europe Summit
Regional-Egypt-Africa, Politics, 4/5/2000

Saleh congratulates Mubarak with success of the European - African summit
Egypt-Yemen, Politics, 4/5/2000

Africa-Europe summit winds up works in Cairo
The first Africa-Europe summit gathering representatives of 67 African and European countries wound up its two-day works in Cairo Tuesday adopting statements and an action plan to promote Euro-African cooperation.
Regional-Africa, Politics, 4/5/2000

Zemin to start tour of the Middle East next Wednesday
Regional-Egypt-China, Politics, 4/5/2000

Success of Africa - Europe summit
The African - European summit which concluded in Cairo yesterday evening succeeded in reaching agreements on important issues topped by supporting economic cooperation, banning violent disputes and condemning terrorism after long discussions that took two days concerning the different African problems and issues related to cooperation with Europe.
Regional-Africa, Politics, 4/5/2000

Gaddafi commends evolution of Europe-Africa relations
Libyan leader Col. Moammar Gaddafi urged for mutual respect between Africa and Europe to mark a new chapter in the continent's relations at the just ended Africa-Europe summit in Cairo, reported the Pan-African news agency PANA.
Libya, Politics, 4/5/2000

Phone calls between Mubarak and al-Assad
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Syrian President Hafez al-Assad discussed the stumbled Middle East peace process in a phone conversation.
Egypt-Syria, Politics, 4/5/2000

Royal message to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak
King Mohammed VI addressed President Hosni Mubarak a message of thanks and gratitude at the welcome and hospitality the sovereign and his party were met with during their stay in Cairo for the Africa-Europe summit.
Morocco-Egypt, Politics, 4/5/2000

Sudan refuses normalization with Israel unless being in an Arab decision
Sudan, Politics, 4/5/2000

US says Saleh's visit focuses on cooperation
The April 3-4 visit of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh "reflects the commitment of both governments to work closely together to assure continued democratic and economic development in Yemen," a White House statement said yesterday.
Yemen-USA, Politics, 4/5/2000

King Abdullah receives Cohen
Jordan's King Abdullah II met yesterday with US Defense Secretary William Cohen.
Jordan-USA, Politics, 4/5/2000

Parliament for children in the Arab states
In a rare type of event in the Arab states, Yemen has announced parliamentary elections to be especially conducted for children in the premises of Sanaa province on April 12.
Yemen, Politics, 4/5/2000

A message from UAE president to India's premier
United Arab Emirates-India, Politics, 4/5/2000

Abed Rabbo assures there are large disputes between Israel and Palestine
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/5/2000

Al-Shara meets with EU commissioner
Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara met on Tuesday evening with the European Union Commissioner for foreign relations, Christopher Patten.
Syria-Jordan-European Union, Politics, 4/5/2000

Palestinian government refuses to shelter elements of South Lebanon Army militia
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/5/2000

El-Bashir meets with Merghani in Cairo
Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir met yesterday with Ahmed El-Merghani, the former chairman of the Sudanese State Council, in the headquarters of the Sudanese embassy in Cairo at Merghani's request.
Sudan, Politics, 4/5/2000

Al-Mahdi did not return to Khartoum
Sources at the opposition Sudanese Ummah party said on Tuesday that a high ranking delegation of members of the party will head this week to Khartoum.
Sudan, Politics, 4/5/2000

Moroccan Human Rights Organization stresses independence
The Moroccan Human Rights Organization (OMDH) has renewed "its total independence" vis-a-vis the state and vis-a-vis political, economic and social actors.
Morocco, Politics, 4/5/2000

Youssoufi to represent Morocco in G-77 summit
Premier Abderrahmane Youssoufi will be standing for King Mohammed VI at the first "G-77 + China" summit meeting slated for April 12-14 in Havana, a release from the prime minister's department said.
Morocco-International, Politics, 4/5/2000

Abdullah Saleh to visit Tehran soon
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh is due to head to Tehran soon for talks on the new relations between Iran and Yemen and the Arab states. He is to meet with Mohammed Khatami, his Iranian counterpart, during the visit.
Yemen-Iran, Politics, 4/5/2000

Severe dissent inside the Sudan People's Liberation Army, sources
Informed Sudanese sources stated yesterday that there was armed dissension among troops of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement, clarifying that the group was divided into three groups-- one of which joined the governmental forces.
Sudan, Politics, 4/5/2000

Lebanese - Syrian move to revitalize European role in the peace process
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 4/5/2000

Syrian cabinet holds weekly meeting
In its weekly meeting chaired by Premier Muhammad Mustafa Miro, the Syrian Cabinet on Tuesday held a meeting.
Syria, Politics, 4/5/2000

Sanaa for regular Arab summits
The Kuwaiti news agency, KUNA, quoted the Yemeni minister of information, Abdul Rahman al-Akwa, as saying on Tuesday upon arriving in Kuwait that his country wants to set up a permanent mechanism for convening regular Arab summits.
Yemen-Kuwait, Politics, 4/5/2000

Ruler of Kuwaiti gets a message from Yemeni president
Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah on Tuesday received a message from Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh pertaining to bilateral relations and means of developing them.
Kuwait-Yemen, Politics, 4/5/2000

Chirac concerned over Israel not being serious about withdrawal from south Lebanon; China views
French President Jacques Chirac has expressed his concern over non-seriousness of the Israeli position towards withdrawal from south Lebanon.
Lebanon-Israel-France, Politics, 4/5/2000

Annan, Levy meet on south Lebanon
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan arrived on Tuesday in Geneva, where he will meet with Israeli Foreign Minister David Levy to discuss with him the role played by the UN in south Lebanon.
Lebanon-Israel-UN, Politics, 4/5/2000

Spanish Premier Aznar to visit Morocco in May
Spanish premier Jose Maria Aznar announced in Cairo Tuesday he would undertake an official visit to Morocco in May.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 4/5/2000

King Mohammed underscores brotherly ties with Senegal
King Mohammed VI underscored "brotherly ties and close and authentic cohesion" existing between the Moroccan and Senegalese peoples.
Morocco-Senegal, Politics, 4/5/2000

Arab human rights organization in Jordan: 80 complaints in 1999
The Arab human rights organization in Jordan said on Monday that the kingdom witnessed in 1999 a notable increase in reported cases of human rights violations in quality and quantity.
Jordan, Politics, 4/5/2000

Polisario jails survivors call Annan to shed light on missing persons' fate
An association of survivors of Polisario Jails (ASOCAPO) have called U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, to use his "influence and prestige" to shed light on the fate of people reported missing in the jails of the separatist group in Tindouf (southwestern Algeria).
Morocco, Politics, 4/5/2000

Israeli Knesset delegation in Mauritania
A delegation from the Israeli Kensset on Tuesday started its first official visit to Nouakchott since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and Mauritania in October 1999.
Mauritania-Israel, Politics, 4/5/2000

The UN and the Kuwaiti, Iraqi borders
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on Monday recommended continued work of the UNIKOM mission in Iraq, a mission which has been conducted by the UN to monitor an army free zone on the Kuwaiti and Iraqi sides of the joint borders.
Kuwait-Iraq-UN, Politics, 4/5/2000

Morocco-born Belgian MPs propose setting up of Euro-Arab cultural center in Brussels
A visiting delegation of Morocco-born Belgian parliamentarians proposed the setting up of a Euro-Arab cultural center in Brussels to promote Arab culture in the European capital. The delegation members, who made the proposal at a meeting in Rabat Tuesday with Minister of cultural affairs, Mohamed Al Achaari, underscored the role of culture in social integration.
Morocco-European Union, Politics, 4/5/2000

Oman will not host the multilateral
An Omani official source said on Tuesday that Oman will not host the multilateral talks on the Middle East on April 11, in line with the resolutions of the Arab League.
Oman-Regional, Politics, 4/5/2000

U.N. Human Rights Commissioner in Morocco
United Nations Human Rights Commissioner Mary Robinson, will attend in Rabat on April 14 the closing session of the 5th international workshop of national institutions in charge of human rights promotion.
Morocco, Politics, 4/5/2000

Cohen arrives in the Gulf region
Gulf-USA, Politics, 4/5/2000

Moroccan call to resist normalization
Morocco, Politics, 4/5/2000

German trade debts on poor countries to be written off
Regional-Germany, Politics, 4/4/2000

Boutaflika's opening speech at African - European summit
The world has entered a new era following two centuries of history marked by prodigious development in science and technology, but also troubled for a long time by the unleashing of power struggles, ideological fanaticism, and the abuse of force, which have caused immense disparities between the living conditions and the levels of cultural and technical development of different peoples.
Regional-Algeria-Africa, Politics, 4/4/2000

Greece to host second summit between Africa and Europe
The countries participating in the meetings of the African - European summit which is concluding its work today in Cairo agreed on Greece hosting the second summit in 2003.
Regional-Africa, Politics, 4/4/2000

Africa-Europe Summit marks serious step to forge institutional ties
The African-Europe Summit is the first of its kind to bring together heads of the European Union (EU) States and their African counterparts," Dr. Osama El-Baz said.
Regional-Egypt-Africa, Politics, 4/4/2000

Concluding the African - European summit
Regional-Egypt-Africa, Politics, 4/4/2000

Address by King Mohammed before the Africa-Europe Summit
The African continent, owing to several problems and circumstances, has suffered from a marginalization that made it lag behind in the march towards global development. This situation gave rise to a feeling of frustration among African generations. Indeed, many obstacles still impede the development and renaissance of Africa
Morocco-Regional-Africa, Politics, 4/4/2000

Morocco writes off debt and drops custom rights for least developed African countries
King Mohammed VI announced Monday in Cairo Morocco's decision to write off the debt of least-developed African countries and scrapping of all custom barriers for imports from these countries.
Morocco-Africa, Politics, 4/4/2000

Gutierrez: Africašs marginalization unacceptable
Portugal's Prime Minister, also the current EU Chairman, said Africa is unacceptably marginalized in the age of globalization.
Regional-Africa, Politics, 4/4/2000

Bouteflika warns against hunger and poverty in Africa
President Mubarak held a meeting with Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who also doubles as the current Head of the Organization of African Unity (OAU).
Egypt-Algeria, Politics, 4/4/2000

Report: Controversy concerning African debts at African - European summit
Leaders at the Africa - Europe summit concluded yesterday evening the first work session which was opened by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak yesterday afternoon.
Regional-Africa, Politics, 4/4/2000

Fourfold summit among heads of Algeria, Libya, Tunisis and Morocco
ArabicNews.com learned that Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika held a special meeting with the leaders of the Arab Maghreb Union countries participting in the African - European summit that was attended by King Mohammed VI of Morocco, Tunisian President Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali and Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi.
Maghreb, Politics, 4/4/2000

Shedding light on Gaddafi in the African - European summit, end of isolation
The meetings of Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi with numerous European leaders could be most prominent event on the margin of works of the African- European summit, and his declarations could garner the most media attention.
Libya-International, Politics, 4/4/2000

Cook: There must be a discussion with the Africans
Regional-UK, Politics, 4/4/2000

Cairo summit probes political-social development issues
The Africa - Europe Summit resumed works Tuesday to deal with political and social development issues.
Regional, Politics, 4/4/2000

Cairo Summit carries hopes for Africa
Chadian Foreign Minister Mahamat Saleh Annadif told MENA on Tuesday that Africa-Europe summit to open today Monday acquires special importance as it carries new hopes for Africa in the face of the problems hindering its march.
Regional, Politics, 4/4/2000

Crucial steps to write off African debts
On the fringe of the African and European foreign ministerial meetings Sunday, the Dutch Foreign Minister said EU member states will announce during the summit a series of crucial steps to write off African debts.
Regional-European Union, Politics, 4/4/2000

Moussa - Cook meeting tackles a number of issues
Foreign Minister Amr Moussa conferred late Sunday with British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook, currently in Cairo for participation in the Africa-Europe summit.
Egypt-UK, Politics, 4/4/2000

Egyptian Cabinet discusses results of Mubarak's trip to USA
Egypt-USA, Politics, 4/4/2000

King Mohammed meets President Bouteflika
King Mohammed VI and president Abdelaziz Bouteflika met on Monday after the official opening ceremony of the Africa-Europe Summit held in Cairo April 3-4 under the aegis of the OAU and the European Union.
Maghreb, Politics, 4/4/2000

European Commission chief to meet Gaddafi in Cairo
The chairman of the European Commission, Romano Prodi, announced before the press on Monday that he was to meet in Cairo with Libyan leader Col. Moammar Gaddafi, before the opening of the Afro-European summit.
Libya-European Union, Politics, 4/4/2000

Spanish president to visit Algeria
Algeria-Spain, Politics, 4/4/2000

Yemen asserts importance of Clinton - Saleh summit today
Yemeni Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdul Kader Bajamal asserted the importance of the summit meeting that is gathering Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh and US President Bill Clinton in Washington today for the first time since 1981.
Yemen-USA, Politics, 4/4/2000

Al-Shara, Vedrine discuss Middle East developments
In a telephone conversation that took place on Monday evening, Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara and his French counterpart, Hubert Vedrine, discussed the outcome of the Geneva summit held on March 26 between Syrian President Hafez al-Assad and US President Bill Clinton.
Syria-France, Politics, 4/4/2000

Al-Hoss, Syrian prime minister meet on further bilateral cooperation
The two premiers asserted the need to formulate a future vision based on what has been achieved during the past phase and containing objectives sought by the two states. They stressed that Syria and Lebanon have the united will to achieve economic integration and establish a Syrian- Lebanese common market to be a natural step on the road to setting up a common Arab market.
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 4/4/2000

Al-Hoss hold talks in Damascus with al-Shara
Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara on Monday in Damascus received Lebanese Premier and Foreign Minister Salim al-Hoss.
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 4/4/2000

King Abdullah to visit Belgium
Jordan-Belgium, Politics, 4/4/2000

Cohen and south Lebanon
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 4/4/2000

Canada's prime minister to hold a Middle East tour
Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien will hold a Middle East tour on April 7 through 19. The tour will cover Syria, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, the Palestinian self-rule authority and Israel.
Regional-Canada, Politics, 4/4/2000

Swedish foreign minister starts visit to Beirut and Damascus
Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh is starting today a formal visit to Beirut and Damascus to fulfill formal invitations from the two countries.
Syria-Lebanon-Sweden, Politics, 4/4/2000

Moroccan - African converging views on continent under-development
Togolese President Gnassingbe Eyadema and Sudanese President Omar Hassan Al Bashir said meetings with King Mohammed VI showed convergence of views on bilateral issues and the continent's underdevelopment.
Regional, Politics, 4/4/2000

Qatari - British postal agreement
Qatar-UK, Politics, 4/4/2000

Moroccan public service minister in Canada
Moroccan minister of public service and administrative reform, Aziz El Houssine, is currently on a visit to Canada to enquire about the Canadian experience in matters of governance and public service management.
Morocco-Canada, Politics, 4/4/2000

Iraqi trade minister holds talks with Moroccan officials
Means to bolster bilateral cooperation were at the focus of talks visiting Iraqi trade minister, Mohamed Saleh in Rabat on Monday with Moroccan officials.
Morocco-Iraq, Politics, 4/4/2000

Youssoufi congratulates Niger, hails Cairo summit
First Secretary of the Socialist Union of Popular Forces "USFP" Abderrahmane Youssoufi addressed a message of congratulations to Niger's National Democracy and Socialist Party (PNDS) third congress in which he highlighted the Moroccan democratic experiment and hailed the Cairo Summit.
Regional, Politics, 4/4/2000

Speaker of the Yemeni parliament to visit Kuwait next week
Well-informed diplomatic sources said on Sunday that the speaker of the Yemeni Parliament, Sheikh Abdullah al-Ahmar, will on April 10 hold a four-day visit to Kuwait.
Yemen-Kuwait, Politics, 4/4/2000

Report: President Mubarak to bridge the gap between Syrian, Israeli stances
The Chinese news agency Xinhua quoted Syrian diplomatic sources as saying on Sunday that the chance to achieve peace between Syria and Israel still exists at the time when President Muhammad Hosni Mubarak of Egypt will try to bridge the gap between the two countries.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 4/4/2000

Annan: Situation on Iraqi- Kuwaiti border quiet
Iraq-Kuwait-UN, Politics, 4/4/2000

Sudanese FM: I do not exclude forming transitional government with Ummah Party
Sudanese Foreign Minister Mustafa Othman Ismael said he does not exclude the possibility of forming a transitional government with the Sudanese Ummah Party for the state's stability and to save the revolution to push forward efforts for a peaceful exchange of power
Sudan, Politics, 4/4/2000

Sultan Qaboos, Kuwaiti minister meet
Oman-Kuwait, Politics, 4/4/2000

Palestinian accusation that Israel obstructs Palestinian mail to the Arab states
Zahair El-Laham, the undersecretary of the Palestinian mail and communications ministry, accused Israel of placing obstacles in front of opening the mail service between the Palestinian self-rule territories and neighboring Arab states, especially Egypt.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/4/2000

King Mohammed confers with Malian president and Spanish premier
Morocco, Politics, 4/4/2000

Gulf states foreign ministers to meet on April 8
The foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council will hold the meetings of their 74th ordinary session in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on April 8.
Gulf, Politics, 4/4/2000

Israel asks UN aid for border demarcation with Lebanon
Israel has asked for international aid in demarcating the borders with Lebanon and for setting up a mechanism for preventing the escalation of the situation at Israel's northern borders after the withdrawal of the Israeli army from south Lebanon.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 4/4/2000

Rights activists break Iraq flight embargo
Iraq, Politics, 4/4/2000

Bahrain's crown prince to visit Qatar in the middle of April
In the framework of boosting bilateral relations, well-informed sources in Manama said that Bahraini Crown Prince Sheikh Salman Bin Hamad al-Khaleifa will visit Qatar in the middle of the current month and will hold talks with his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Jasem Bin Hamad al-Thani.
Bahrain-Qatar, Politics, 4/4/2000

Iraqi minister calls on the UN to end sanctions imposed on his country
Iraq-UN, Politics, 4/4/2000

Annan urges world to liberate Africa from backwardness
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan Monday urged the international community to take measures to lift Africa, the most backward continent, out of its unenviable position.
Regional-Africa, Politics, 4/4/2000

Morocco relies on Morocco-born European parliamentarians to upgrade relations with EU
Morocco relies on Morocco-born European parliamentarians to uphold its causes and upgrade its relations with the European Union.
Morocco-European Union, Politics, 4/4/2000

Egypt, US discuss military cooperation
President Hosni Mubarak Tuesday received US Defense Minister William Cohen, who is currently on a regional tour that includes Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 4/4/2000

US views on in Israeli weopon's sales to China, upcoming Palestinian negotiations
US State Department Spokesman James Rubin said with respect to the visit of Palestinian President Yasser Arafat that "we do expect and are planning for a meeting between President Clinton and Chairman Arafat, and the Secretary as well, later this month.
Regional-USA, Politics, 4/4/2000

SLA to continue fighting after Israel 's withdrawal from south Lebanon
The leader of the pro-Israel South Lebanon Army militia, Antoine Lahd, has asserted that his army will continue fighting and defending itself even after the withdrawal of the Israeli army from south Lebanon.
Lebanon, Politics, 4/4/2000

Portugal hails writing-off debt of LDAC by Morocco, France and Germany
Regional-Portugal, Politics, 4/4/2000

Russian, Israeli military cooperation
Israel-Russia, Politics, 4/4/2000

Kazakhstan President visits Israel
The press office for the Kazakhstan President announced that the President of the republic Nizar Baieve who headed for Israel on Monday will hold talks with the Israeli President Ezer Weizman and with the Prime minister Ehud Barak.
Israel, Politics, 4/4/2000

Mubarak inaugurates Africa - Europe Summit in Cairo
President Hosni Mubarak opened today an exceptional and historic summit of two neighboring continents, Africa and Europe, with a call for a strategic Partnership.
Regional-Egypt, Politics, 4/3/2000

German Foreign Minister: Cairo summit is a chance to focus on African problems
German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer told ArabicNews.com that the meetings of the European - African summit that are commencing today and tomorrow in Cairo "are considered a golden chance to focus and to learn the problems facing the black continent."
Regional-Germany, Politics, 4/3/2000

King Mohammed in Cairo to attend Africa - Europe summit
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 4/3/2000

Baz: Africa-Europe Summit boosts development in Africa
Presidential Political Advisor Osama Al-Baz affirmed that the Africa-Europe Summit would declare a plane of action with specific steps aiming to support Africa's economy.
Egypt, Politics, 4/3/2000

Sudanese - Egyptian summit on margin of the European - African summit
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 4/3/2000

Al-Shara in Beirut to convey a message from al-Assad to Lahoud
Lebanese President Emile Lahoud on Sunday at Baabda Presidential palace received Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara, who delivered him a message from Syrian President Hafez al-Assad.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 4/3/2000

Large Spanish delegation participates in European - African summit
Egypt-Spain, Politics, 4/3/2000

Damascus refuses to submit the border demarcation issue with Israel to the International Court of Justice
Damascus has refused to submit the question of Israel's complete withdrawal from the occupied Syrian Golan Heights to the International Court of Justice, saying that such an Israeli withdrawal is a just Arab demand and a right approved by the international legitimacy and "non-bargained."
Syria-Israel, Politics, 4/3/2000

Al-Hoss heads to Damascus
Lebanese Prime Minister Selim al-Hoss left Lebanon today, heading to Damascus to hold talks with Syrian officials concerning the alleged Israeli withdrawal in July.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 4/3/2000

Morocco - Iraq joint commission meets in Rabat
The Moroccan - Iraqi joint commission opened its 8th session here on Monday to debate ways to enhance cooperation ties between the two Arab states.
Morocco-Iraq, Politics, 4/3/2000

Bahrain to open its embassy in Iraq
Bahrain's foreign ministry said on Saturday that Manama will reopen its embassy in Iraq which has been closed since 1990, saying that the reasons behind this decision are humanitarian.
Bahrain-Iraq, Politics, 4/3/2000

Tunisian participation in the first European - African
Spokesman of the Tunisian presidency Abd El-Wahab Abdullah announced the participation of President Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali in the first African summit in Cairo since 1994.
Tunisia, Politics, 4/3/2000

Libyan foreign minister demands complete European - African relations
Abd El-Teraiki, the Libyan minister of state for foreign affairs, stated that the African - European relations turn into "complete" relations between two sides that have the same strength and importance.
Libya, Politics, 4/3/2000

African - European meeting to look into Africa's debt shortly
Foreign Affairs Minister Mohamed Benaissa told the press sunday heads of African and European diplomacy agreed to convene shortly in a bid to settle the African debt problem and swap part of it to investments.
Morocco-Regional, Politics, 4/3/2000

Moroccan - Algerian heads of state meeting not to be excluded
A Moroccan- Algerian summit in Cairo was "not excluded," Moroccan Foreign Minister, Mohammed Benaissa, said when answering reporters in Cairo on Sunday at the end of a meeting with Egyptian counterpart Amr Moussa.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 4/3/2000

Pending issues settled prior to Africa - Europe summit
African and European foreign ministers managed to reach Sunday agreement on pending issues, namely the setting up of a follow-up mechanism and periodicity of the summit.
Regional-Africa, Politics, 4/3/2000

Iraqi office for supervising interests in Damascus
The Kuwaiti daily al-Rai al-Am said on Sunday that former director for the office of the Iraqi Foreign Minister Muhammad Saeed al-Sahaf will arrive in Damascus on April 20 to assume his post of office as chairman of the branch supervising Iraqi interests in Damascus.
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 4/3/2000

Five main issues in declaring African - European summit
The African - European summit that is starting today in Cairo with the participation of 97 African and European countries is to issue at the conclusion of its works tomorrow night a declaration of 27 pages comprising 30 topics on five main issues that tackle cooperation, the regional economic integration, merging Africa in the international economy.
Regional-Africa, Politics, 4/3/2000

Moussa meets with European peace envoy
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa received Miguel Moratinos, the European envoy for the Middle East peace process, who is currently visiting Cairo.
Egypt-European Union, Politics, 4/3/2000

Report: Arafat and the Golan's al-Hemmah district
The Lebanese daily al-Lewa stated that Arab diplomatic reports from Washington revealed a serious secret which was coincided with the US - Israeli position on stealing the waters of the Tiberies Lake, saying that the secret speaks of an attempt to undermine the Syrian rights in favor of Israel
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 4/3/2000

Israel stalls all forms of cooperation in Mediterranean, Moroccan speaker
Israel's attitude has been stalling all forms of cooperation in the Mediterranean region since the launching of the inter-parliamentary conference on security and cooperation in the Mediterranean that has recommended partnership between the states of the region for peace, security and prosperity.
Regional, Politics, 4/3/2000

Jordanian opposition to Israel's participation in Inter-Parliamentary Union
Arab media sources in Jordan stated that the Jordanian opposition is exerting intensive efforts to obstruct the convening of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Amman on April 30 if the Jordanian parliament persists in inviting an Israeli Knesset delegation to take part in its works.
Jordan, Politics, 4/3/2000

Israel and statements of the Lebanese defense minister
The Israeli daily Haaretz said on Sunday that it is probable that statements of Lebanese Defense Minister Ghazi Zeitar over the possibility of bringing the Syrian forces to south Lebanon after the withdrawal of the Israeli forces as an attempt from Damascus to halt the Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 4/3/2000

Anti-normalization conference held in Kuwait
The people's conference on resisting normalization with Israel in the Arab Gulf will hold its first constituent meeting on April 8 in Kuwait.
Kuwait, Politics, 4/3/2000

Yemeni president links normalization with Israel to achieving peace
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has considered the "handshake" incident with the Israeli ambassador to the UN, Yehuda Lancry, on Friday in New York at a luncheon banquet held by the peace and economic cooperation center for the Middle East as an attempt by the Israeli ambassador "to snipe him."
Yemen-Israel, Politics, 4/3/2000

Prince Moulay Rachid represents King Mohammed in Wade's inauguration
Prince Moulay Rachid represented King Mohammed VI in the inauguration of new Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade, who took oath Saturday as third president of this country since independence from France in 1960.
Senegal-Morocco, Politics, 4/3/2000

Human rights protection in Sudan
An official at the Sudanese Foreign Ministry said the Sudanese government agreed to appoint a human rights consultant at the UN for one year.
Sudan-UN, Politics, 4/3/2000

Bahraini prime minister confers with British House of Commons delegation
Bahraini Prime Minister Sheikh Khaleifa Bin Salman al-Khaleifa and the commander of the defense force in Bahrain, Crown Prince Sheikh Salman Bin Hamad al-Khaleifa, on Sunday in Manama received the delegation of the British House of Commons, led by member Bruce George, currently visiting Bahrain.
Bahrain-UK, Politics, 4/3/2000

Discussions between Cohen and Barak include China weapons sales
US Defense Secretary William Cohen discussed this morning security issues, among which is the anticipated Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon, with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak.
Regional-Israel-USA, Politics, 4/3/2000

Barak and peace with Syria
Israeli Radio said on Sunday that Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak on Sunday renewed his stand saying that "Syria is not ready to conclude peace with Israel," adding that he is not optimistic over resuming negotiations with Syria, shortly.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 4/3/2000

Oman, USA renew military agreement
Oman Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Youssef Bin Alawi Bin Abdullah on Sunday announced that positive talks are currently being held between his country and the US in order to renew their military agreement.
Oman-USA, Politics, 4/3/2000

King Mohammed messages to African leaders
Several Moroccan envoys are still touring the African continent to deliver messages from King Mohammed VI to African leaders.
Morocco-Africa, Politics, 4/3/2000

Arab states fair for tourism and travel concludes in Beirut
The Arab states third fair for tourism and travel (AWTTE 2000), in which 100 companies from Spain, Austria, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Syria, Tunis, India, Vietnam, and Lebanon have participated, is concluding tonight.
Regional-Lebanon-International, Politics, 4/3/2000

Egyptian conference discusses Israeli domination of African markets
Egypt, Politics, 4/3/2000

Arab protest over Annan's nuclear weapons report omitting Israel
The Arab states group at the UN has protested against the report made by the secretary general of the Arab League on the countries which signed the NPT.
Regional, Politics, 4/3/2000

Israeli government discusses withdrawal from south Lebanon
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 4/3/2000

Iraq protests agains no-fly zone flights from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia
Iraq-Regional, Politics, 4/3/2000


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