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Seif and the new party in Syria
The London- based al-Hayat daily said in its Friday's issue in a message from Damascus that the resigned Syrian member of parliament Riad Seif had preceded the issuance of the parties law by declaring a new political party which carried the name of the Social Peace Movement with the aim to include the generation of youths who was prevented from practicing democracy.
Syria, Politics, 1/27/2001

Syria and the human rights defense committee
Syria, Politics, 1/27/2001

Egypt-EU partnership agreement basis for strong relations
Egypt's Ambassador to Belgium Raouf Saad said that the anticipated agreement between Egypt and the European Union is a basis for long-term and strong relations between the two sides.
Egypt-European Union, Politics, 1/27/2001

A meeting between the ruler of Qatar and Peres
Qatar-Israel, Politics, 1/27/2001

Ruler of Qatar confers with WTO chief
Qatar, Politics, 1/27/2001

Syrian Prime minister to meet with Egyptian counterpart
Syria-Egypt, Politics, 1/27/2001

On the general conditions in Somalia
News reports issued on Friday said that the International community has not succeeded since ten years, either in using the policy of the carrot nor the stick policy in the efforts and attempts to put an end to the disorder predominant in Somalia nor to make it a united state.
Somalia, Politics, 1/27/2001

Leaderships of Sudanese parties, political forces to meet in February in Libya
The Sudanese daily Alwan said on Friday that six of the leaderships of the Sudanese political parties and forces which have effect on the Sudanese political arena will meet in the Libyan capital during the first week of February.
Sudan-Libya, Politics, 1/27/2001

Syrian- Turkish security meeting
The London- based al-Hayat daily quoted its correspondent in Damascus as saying that he learnt from diplomatic sources that President Bashar al-Assad's visit to Turkey is still valid but its date is not fixed yet at a time when relations between the two countries are witnessing rapid improvement in various areas.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 1/27/2001

Confrontation continue in the Palestinian territories
The occupied Arab territories on Friday witnessed confrontation and demonstration carried out by Palestinian youths who clashed with the Israeli forces and confronted the Israeli fire bullets while chanting national slogans and calling for halting the negotiations with Israel. In Hebron the Israeli occupation forces were exposed to intensive attacks by stones and glass bottles after Friday's prayers.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/27/2001

Israel Must Cooperate with US-Led Commission of Inquiry
In yet another attempt to block the progress of the U.S. led Mitchell Commission of Inquiry into the outbreak of the Al-Aqsa Intifada and continuing violence in the Occupied Territories, Israel suspended its contacts with the Commission and forced Larry Pope, head of the Commission's Technical Staff to resign, The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) said.
Israel-Palestine, Politics, 1/27/2001

Israeli attacks against the Lebanese territories
The Israeli occupation forces on Friday continued its attacks against the liberated Lebanese territories.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 1/27/2001

Sahara issue settlement, a priority to stability in the region European socialist MPs
The settlement of the Sahara issue is a priority for the stability of the region and for the promotion of Euro-Mediterranean partnership.
Morocco, Politics, 1/27/2001

India, Kuwait discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation
Kuwait-India, Politics, 1/27/2001

Maghreb-EU partnership is crucial, European MPs say
Members of a visiting delegation from the socialist group at the European parliament have called for the consolidation of partnership between the European Union and the Arab Maghreb Union (UMA) underlining that "relations with this regional grouping are of a crucial importance."
Maghreb-European Union, Politics, 1/27/2001

Mediterranean forum to meet in Morocco next May
"The validity and utility of the Forum, as a specific body for reflection, debate and brainstorming, is likely to favor a genuine, concrete and global partnership between the two banks of the Mediterranean," Benaissa said.
Regional, Politics, 1/27/2001

Israeli ambassadors to Europe conference convenes on January 28
Israel, Politics, 1/27/2001

Libyan - Syrian higher committee concludes deliberation
Meetings of the 3rd session of the Syrian- Libyan joint higher committee chaired by Syrian prime minister Mustafa Miro and his Libyan counterpart Mubarak Abdullah al-Shamekh were concluded on Thursday in Libya in the presence of the two states' delegations.
Libya-Syria, Politics, 1/26/2001

King Mohammed, Prince Sultane meet in agadir
Morocco-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 1/26/2001

Yemen and the US to continue good relations
The Yemeni government on Thursday stressed its determination to work for improving its relations with the US under the new American administration.
Yemen-USA, Politics, 1/26/2001

Abu al-Ragheb visits Egypt
Egypt-Jordan, Politics, 1/26/2001

Syrian ambassador submitted his credentials in Amman
The Jordanian foreign minister Abdul Illah al-Khatib on Thursday received the new Syrian ambassador to Jordan Abdul Fattah Ammoura, who presented a copy of his credentials to the Jordanian foreign minister.
Jordan-Syria, Politics, 1/26/2001

Sanaa denies news of disputes with Saudi Arabia
The Yemeni minister of the Interior Hussein Arab has announced that the Saudi- Yemeni committee will hold a meeting on February 15 in Riyadh to discuss the bilateral border agreement, denying at the same time, any disputes over the border demarcation between the two countries.
Yemen-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 1/26/2001

Taba negotiations resumed, two Palestinians killed
Taba negotiations were resumed on Thursday between the Palestinian and the Israeli sides amid Israeli assertions that the negotiators will not be able to reach an agreement before the elections of the Israeli government in February.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/26/2001

Al-Shara discusses with Bin Alwai, Kharazi ME developments, bilateral relations
Syria-Iran, Politics, 1/26/2001

Syria denies Israeli news on forces alert
A well-informed Syrian source in a statement issued on Thursday by the London- based al-Sharq al-Awsat has categorically denied news stated by the Israeli daily Haartez on that the Syrian armed forces were put in a state of alert of fears of an Israeli large ­scale attack before the Israeli elections.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 1/26/2001

President Bashar al-Assad concludes successful visit to Iran
President Bashar al-Assad returned on Thursday back home concluding a successful visit to Iran in two meetings with the spiritual guidance of the Islamic revolution Ayatullah Ali Khameini and President Muhammad Khatami.
Syria-Iran, Politics, 1/26/2001

The Pope to visit Syria
Pope John Paul II stressed on Thursday that he intends to visit Syria this year at the set time.
Syria-Vatican, Politics, 1/26/2001

President Bush sends reply cable to Sudanese President
Sudan-USA, Politics, 1/26/2001

Israeli President arrives in Georgia
Israel-Georgia, Politics, 1/26/2001

Moroccan - Algerian ties probed
Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 1/25/2001

Riad Seif announced the establishment of the social peace movement
Syria, Politics, 1/25/2001

Syrian- Iranian summit in Tehran
The developments of conditions in the Middle East region, a number of regional and international issues and matters of common interest were all discussed in a round of talks held in Tehran on Wednesday between President Bashar al-Assad and his Iranian counterpart Muhammad Khatami.
Syria-Iran, Politics, 1/25/2001

Al-Qaddafi confers with Syrian prime minister
Libyan President Mu'ammar al-Qaddafi on Wednesday in Tripoli met with the Syrian prime Minister Muhammad Mustafa Miro and members of the accompanying delegation.
Libya-Syria, Politics, 1/25/2001

On al-Assad's visit to Iran
Diplomatic sources ruled out in a statement to the London- based al-Hayat daily issued in London on Wednesday that President Bashar al-Assad who started on Wednesday an official visit to Tehran to mediate between Iran and the United Arab Emirates UAE.
Syria-Iran, Politics, 1/25/2001

Jordanian prisoners to be released from Syrian jails
The Saudi daily al-Watan said on Wednesday quoting sources in Amman saying that Jordan had received new Syrian assertions to release all Jordanian political detainees held in the Syrian jails.
Jordan-Syria, Politics, 1/25/2001

Sudanese opposition party leaders confers with Qaddafi's delegate
The chairman of the Sudanese opposition Ummah party al-Sadeq al-Mahdi discussed with Suleiman al-Shahoumi, the delegate of the Libyan President Mu'ammar al-Qaddafi on Tuesday evening in Khartoum current steps concerning the comprehensive political solution in Sudan in light of the joint Egyptian- Libyan initiative.
Sudan-Libya, Politics, 1/25/2001

French sources: President al-Assad to visit Paris in May or June
The London- based al-Hayat daily said in its Wednesday's issue that it has learnt from a well-informed source in Paris that President Bashar al-Assad will pay a visit to France in May or June this year.
Syria-France, Politics, 1/25/2001

New 400 Israeli settlement units in Abu Ghneim
The Israeli forces on Wednesday imposed a strong military siege around Toulkarem city which falls under the control of the Palestinian Authority following the killing of two Israeli soldiers who sneaked to the city to carry out killing and assassination acts.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/25/2001

On Arafat's visit to Damascus
The Saudi daily al-Watan said on Wednesday quoting well-informed sources in Damascus saying that the visit of the chairman of the Palestinian Authority Yasser Arafat will not be made within the few coming days as rumored in certain circles, but simultaneously such a visit is not ruled out in the near future.
Syria-Palestine, Politics, 1/25/2001

Indonesian MP delegation holds intensive talks with Moroccan officials
A visiting Indonesian MP delegation held Wednesday in Rabat intensive talks with Moroccan officials on means to upgrade cooperation ties between Morocco and Indonesia.
Morocco-Indonesia, Politics, 1/25/2001

Italian president to visit Jordan
It was announced in Amman on Wednesday that the Italian President Carlos Seyabi will visit Jordan in the mid of February in an official visit which will last for several days during which he will meet with the Jordanian King Abdullah II and high ranking Jordanian officials.
Jordan-Italy, Politics, 1/25/2001

Egypt seeks to boost ties with the US
Egypt's delegation to the World Economic Forum, at Davos that opens today will meet US Government Officials and representatives of the private sector on the event's Sidelines to review Egyptian economic policies, a government spokesman said yesterday.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 1/25/2001

Sharon's election casts doubt over Israeli peace desire
Egypt's ambassador to the US Nabil Fahmy warned that a win by Israeli Hawk Ariel Sharon in February elections for Prime Minister would cast doubt upon Israel's desire for peace with Arabs.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 1/25/2001

UN delegate arrives in Sudan
Sudan, Politics, 1/25/2001

Egyptian big activities in Davos Forum due to open today
Hundreds of officials, businessmen, CEOS of major international companies and chiefs of NGOS from around the world will meet on Thursday at the annual world economic forum in Davos, the Swiss mountain resort.
Regional, Politics, 1/25/2001

Maghreb - Europe country meeting
Morocco attends a two-day meeting of the 5 Plus 5 group, that opens this Thursday in the Portuguese capital city of Lisbon.
Maghreb, Politics, 1/25/2001

House arrest lift for Bahraini opposition figure
Bahrain, Politics, 1/24/2001

Al-Assad visits Tehran today
The Iranian official daily "Tehran" said on Tuesday that President Bashar al-Assad will today pay an official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran which is his first since he assumed power in Syria in July, 2000.
Syria-Iran, Politics, 1/24/2001

King Fahd confers with Arafat
Saudi Arabia-Palestine, Politics, 1/24/2001

Syria new comprehensive amnesty, and implementation of amnesty
The London based al-Zamaan daily said that a high ranking committee in Syria, including the ministry of justice and other security sides is preparing lists with the names of who are in custody and to dissolve their conditions either by releasing them or bringing them before the court.
Syria, Politics, 1/24/2001

Mubarak visits Saudi Arabia Saudi
Saudi Arabia-Egypt, Politics, 1/24/2001

Moussa embarks on European tour
Egypt's Foreign Minister Amr Moussa on Wednesday embarks on a weeklong European tour which will take him to Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, France and Spain.
Egypt-European Union, Politics, 1/24/2001

Barak withdraws his negotiating team from Taba after two Israeli soldiers were killed
As the Israeli radio declared the killing of two soldiers of the Israeli forces in Toulkarem, the Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak immediately declared the withdrawal of his negotiating delegation from Taba and the suspension of the negotiations with the Palestinians.
Palestine-Syria, Politics, 1/24/2001

Lebanese Premier confers with UN special envoy
Lebanon, Politics, 1/24/2001

New DR Congo head of state meets Moroccan official
Morocco-Congo, Politics, 1/24/2001

Sudanese delegate to IGAD' s member states
The advisor for the Sudanese President for peace affairs Ahmad Ibrahim al-Taher has revealed that an official delegation from the peace consultant department will during the few coming days make a tour of several IGAD member countries to discuss the peace process between the Sudanese government and the rebellion movement led by John Garang.
Sudan, Politics, 1/24/2001

Sudan denies conflict over constitutional posts
A Sudanese high-ranking governmental source has denied a conflict between the military and the civilians in the al-Inqaz ( salvation) government over the constitutional posts in the country, stressing continued alliance among these sides.
Sudan, Politics, 1/24/2001

Putin stresses interest in the ME peace
Regional-Russia, Politics, 1/24/2001

Iran for boosting relations with the Arab states
Regional-Iran, Politics, 1/24/2001

Morocco, Spain to enhance security cooperation
Morocco and Spain on Tuesday voiced determination to enhance their security cooperation and described the consolidation of security mechanisms as a normal measure.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 1/24/2001

Hawatemah and relations with Syria
Palestine-Syria, Politics, 1/24/2001

Iran - Jordan cooperation talks cover all areas
As for the Iranian- Jordanian parliamentary relations, karoubi stressed his determination to follow up all issues aiming at developing cooperation between the two countries in all trade, industrial, agricultural and investment areas as well as to work for implementing the water project of al-Deisi basin waters to the Jordanian capital Amman. This project is proposed by the Iranian side.
Jordan-Iran, Politics, 1/24/2001

Arafat confers with prince Salman
The chairman of the Palestinian Authority Yasser Arafat on Tuesday met with the ruler of Riyadh district prince Salman Bin Abdul Aziz.
Saudi Arabia-Palestine, Politics, 1/24/2001

Al-Assad sends congratulations to President Bush on election
President Bashar al-Assad of Syria on Tuesday urged new US President George W Bush to work for the realization of a just and comprehensive peace in the Middle east.
Syria-USA, Politics, 1/24/2001

Egypt follows up Taba negotiations
Egypt is following up the negotiations taking place at the moment in Taba resort between the Paleatinians and Israelis through the reports coming from there, Foreign Minister Amr Moussa said in statements on Tuesday," I will not voice my assessment (of the negotiations) now," he said.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 1/24/2001

Taba negotiations discuss modified version of Clinton's proposals
"The peace proposals of former US President Bill Clinton are being examined during the negotiations taking place at present between the Palestinians and Israelis after introducing some amendments to them," said Osama Al Baz, Political Advisor of President Hosni Mubarak.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 1/24/2001

Specific Programs for carrying out government policy statement
Ebeid set priorities for the projects contributing to confronting unemployment, providing job opportunities and improving economic performance in order to back up national economy, to maintain balance between the exchange rates of foreign currencies, determining volume of foreign exchange spending, commitment to timetables for carrying essential services in villages, cities and providing low cost housing for the limited income brackets.
Egypt, Politics, 1/24/2001

Habibi and the UAE islands
United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 1/24/2001

Indonesia denies lifting trade restrictions with Israel
Indonesia on Tuesday denied news that it had lifted restriction imposed on the trade with Israel.
Israel-Indonesia, Politics, 1/24/2001

Russia, the US and Iraq
Former UN chief inspector for weapons in Iraq Richard Butler said that Russia and the US are split over Iraq. A dispute which is for the benefit of the Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/24/2001

Indonesian MP delegation in Morocco
An Indonesian MP delegation, led by vice-speaker of the Popular Consultative Council Matori Abdeljalil, arrived Tuesday in Casablanca for a four-day work visit to Morocco.
Morocco-Indonesia, Politics, 1/24/2001

President al-Assad to visit Tehran
Syria-Iran, Politics, 1/23/2001

Bin Ali gets a message from al-Qaddafi
Tunisia-Libya, Politics, 1/23/2001

On al-Assad's visit to the UAE
The Kuwaiti daily al-Anba' quoted a well­informed source in Damascus as saying that the visit of the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to the United Arab Emirates UAE is of a special importance because it comes following the summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council GCC which unveiled the disputes between the UAE and Iran.
United Arab Emirates-Syria, Politics, 1/23/2001

Iraqi vice president to visit Damascus
Iraq-Syria, Politics, 1/23/2001

Arafat confers with Larsen
Palestine, Politics, 1/23/2001

Government reshuffle expected in Syria in March
The Lebanese daily al-Safir on Monday quoted well-informed sources saying that the Syrian leadership asked the prime minister Muhammad Mustafa Miro to prepare a report to assess the government's performance in order to submit it to the central committee of the Baath Arab socialist part, to be held in March, amid expectations to make a governmental reshuffle at that month.
Syria, Politics, 1/23/2001

Israel's belief in supremacy over Arabs, a grave mistake
"Israel's believed supremacy over the Arabs would be a grave mistake," said Presidential Political Advisor Osama Al-Baz. The Israelis have been waging an undeclared war against the Palestinians, using all air, ground and sea weapons.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 1/23/2001

Intifada delegation to visit Damascus
Palestine-Syria, Politics, 1/23/2001

Taba negotiations reached no positive results, Israel continues bombarding al-Beira
As negotiations were resumed on Monday between the Palestinian and the Israeli sides and dealt with refugees issues and the questions of the borders, Jerusalem and Security, the Israeli occupation forces continued its attacks against the Palestinians and its siege of the West Bank and Gaza.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/23/2001

Collin Powel to visit the region
Regional-USA, Politics, 1/23/2001

Jordanian, Iranian parliamentary talks cover visas and Jerusalem
Jordanian and Iranian officials on Monday in Amman discussed means of maintaining coordination concerning the return of the Palestinian refugees to their homes and the question of Jerusalem in the context of the two countries' backing to the Palestinian people as well as discussing the question of the entry visas for the two countries' citizens.
Jordan-Iran, Politics, 1/23/2001

Kuwait, Iran sign cooperation agreement
The state of Kuwait and Iran have signed a bilateral cooperation agreement in the area of labor force transfer, social affairs and vocational training.
Kuwait-Iran, Politics, 1/23/2001

UNIFIL denies reduction of its troops
Lebanon, Politics, 1/23/2001

Maghreban union action assessed by Algerian foreign minister
Algerian foreign minister, Abdelaziz Belkhadem, on Monday assessed with Mohamed Amamou, Secretary-General of the Arab Maghreb Union (UMA), the union's actions and the problems facing it up.
Algeria, Politics, 1/23/2001

28,000 Moroccan Sahrawis settled in europe protest their exclusion from referendum operation
Some 28,000 Moroccan Sahrawis settled in Europe protest their exclusion from the referendum operation, said Lahcen Latif, President of the Europe-settled Sahrawi Tribes Association.
Morocco, Politics, 1/23/2001

European parliament delegation in Morocco wednesday
A delegation from the socialist group at the European Parliament pays a work visit to Morocco Jan.24-26.
Morocco-European Union, Politics, 1/23/2001

Fundamental changes to take place in Syria
Well-informed sources in Syria told the Kuwaiti "al-Rai al-Am" daily that the country will witness during the coming phase fundamental changes at the level of the government's administration that will target directors of more 50 public companies and establishments.
Syria, Politics, 1/22/2001

Prince of Qatar to visit Switzerland
Qatar-Switzerland, Politics, 1/22/2001

Syrian president discussed ME developments, bilateral relations with Sheikh Zayed
President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday in Abu Dhabi met with the President of the United Arab Emirates UAE Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahyan.
Syria-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 1/22/2001

Belarus president to visit Qatar
Qatar-Belarus, Politics, 1/22/2001

Abu al-Ragheb's anger over Syrian, Iraqi messages
The Qatari daily al-Rayah said on Saturday that one Syrian message and another Iraqi one had provoked the anger of the Jordanian prime minister Ali Abu al- Ragheb and pushed him to address violent threats to the Jordanian national forces.
Jordan-Syria, Politics, 1/22/2001

Syrian mediation between Iran, UAE
Syria-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 1/22/2001

Kuwait - Lebanon sign three agreement, al-Hariri
three agreements were signed between Lebanon and Kuwait pertaining to encouraging and protecting investments and avoiding double taxation, land transport and commodities between the two countries.
Kuwait-Lebanon, Politics, 1/22/2001

Senegalese president calls for end to Polisario affair
President Abdoulaye Wade of Senegal called Sunday for an end to the "Polisario and the SADR affair."
Morocco-Senegal, Politics, 1/22/2001

Saudi Arabia, India for boosting bilateral relations
Both Saudi Arabia and India have stressed that Israel, if it wants peace, has to abide by the Madrid conference principles and resolutions of the UN Security Council and the land for peace formula.
Saudi Arabia-India, Politics, 1/22/2001

Iranian chairman of Shoura council arrives in Amman
The chairman of the Islamic Shoura Council in Iran Mahdi Karoubi arrived in Amman on Sunday leading a delegation in an official visit to Jordan which will last for three days during which he will convey a message from the Iranian President Muhammad Khatami to King Abdullah II on means of strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
Jordan-Iran, Politics, 1/22/2001

On the meeting between Sudanese, Egyptian, Libyan FM s
Othman explained that the tripartite meeting between the three ministers centered on the importance of national reconciliation process in Sudan.
Sudan, Politics, 1/22/2001

Putin to visit Damascus
Moscow's ambassador in Damascus Robert Markerian has announced that the Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Damascus.
Syria-Russia, Politics, 1/22/2001

Government's Policy Statement to the People's Assembly
Egypt's Prime Minister Atef Ebeid Monday delivered the government policy statement before a special session held by the People's Assembly for this purpose.
Egypt, Politics, 1/22/2001

Israeli President visits Moscow tomorrow
Israel-Russia, Politics, 1/22/2001

King Abdullah to visit Tehran
The speaker of the Jordanian parliament Abdullah al- Majali said that the Jordanian King Abdullah II will visit Iran next month and hold meetings with the Iranian President Muhammad Khatami and with high ranking Iranian officials.
Jordan-Iran, Politics, 1/22/2001

Turkey asks Israel to resume peace negotiations with Syria
The Turkish daily " Daily news" said on Sunday, quoting diplomatic sources that Turkey had asked Israel to resume peace negotiations with Syria.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 1/22/2001

Non­governmental organizations accuse Mauritania of discrimination
A group of five non-governmental organizations supporting the black Mauritanians who are refugees in Senegal and Mali on Sunday in Dakar denounced the Mauritanian regime and accused it of racism and hating foreigners.
Mauritania, Politics, 1/22/2001

Egypt, US to review regional issues
"The new administration of President George W. Bush is interested in being acquainted with President Hosni Mubarak's appraisal of the situation in the Middle East, "said an Egyptian diplomat.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 1/22/2001

US president voices determination to work jointly with King Mohammed
New US president George Walker Bush voiced determination to work jointly with king Mohammed VI and expressed conviction that the two countries would take up challenges in a spirit of mutual respect.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 1/22/2001

Euro- Mediterranean conference postponed because of Israel
It was announced in Cairo on Sunday the postponement of the European- Mediterranean conference for the chambers of commerce which was due to be held in Cairo on January 22 and 23. The postponement was made after Egypt's rejection to Israel's participation in this conference.
Regional, Politics, 1/22/2001

Calls for return of Sahrawi children deported to Cuba
The Moroccan Committee for the Reunion of Sahrawi families, called over the weekend on the international community to act for the return to the homeland of Sahrawi children deported to Cuba and liberation of those sequestered in the Tindouf camps (south-western Algeria).
Morocco-Cuba, Politics, 1/22/2001


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