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Armed forces, capable of repulsing anti-Egypt aggression
Egypt's Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production, said that the Egyptian army is capable of repulsing any foreign attack against Egypt.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 2/10/2001

Sharon threatens Syria
Syria-Israel, Politics, 2/10/2001

On the US- Jordanian free trade agreement
Jordan-USA, Politics, 2/10/2001

Israel threatens to occupy parts of Sinai
In its today's issue, the London- based " al-Muharrir al-Arabi" daily said that Washington investigates in a report it had received on late Wednesday night stating that Ariel Sharon told officers of the Israeli army who came to congratulate him on winning the Israeli elections as a prime minister that he will not hesitate to occupy key parts of Sinai if he finds out that the Egyptians are backing the operations of smuggling weapons and fighters to Gaza sector.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 2/10/2001

Mauritania sees Rabat meeting of UMA sectoral commission as start to reactivating union
Mauritanian commissioner of food security, Sidi Mohamed Ould Biya, said Friday the Rabat session of the Arab Maghreb Union (UMA) food security ministerial commission marks the start of UMA reactivation.
Mauritania-Maghreb, Politics, 2/10/2001

Khaddam's memoirs
Syria, Politics, 2/10/2001

One Palestinian killed, 40 wounded in confrontations with Israeli forces
Confrontations continued in the occupied Arab lands, despite the tough military siege and the threats made by the Israeli prime minister elect Ariel Sharon he launched on Friday in which he said that his government will attain "security."
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/10/2001

US Secretary of state to visit Syria
The Monte Carlo radio correspondent in Washington on Friday quoted well-informed US forces as saying that The US secretary of state Colen Powel is seriously studying to add Syria and Jordan to the list of countries he will visit by the end of the current month within the framework of a tour for him in several Arab states.
Syria-USA, Politics, 2/10/2001

Egyptian mediation between Iraq and Kuwait
Egypt, Politics, 2/10/2001

Youssoufi in Sudan's summit of Sahel and Sahara community
Morocco's premier, Abderrahmane Youssoufi, will travel next Sunday to Khartoum to the 3rd session of the Sahel and Sahel States Community summit.
Morocco-Sudan, Politics, 2/10/2001

Relatives of Lockerbie victims call for perpetuating sanctions on Libya
Relatives of the Americans who were killed in the explosion of the Pan American plane in its 103 flight in 1988 urged the government of the US President George W. Bush to perpetuate the sanctions on Iraq and to seek to try prominent Libyan figures.
Libya, Politics, 2/10/2001

US administration changes ambassadors
The al-"Muharrir al-Arabi " daily which is issued in London said in its today's issue said that the US administration will change the American embassies in Syria and Lebanon by two others who belong to the CIA.
Regional-USA, Politics, 2/10/2001

Egypt, key EU partner in ME
European Commission President Romano Prodi said that Egypt is the largest state south of the Mediterranean and the European Community's key partner in the achievement of political, economic and social stability in the Middle and Far East.
Egypt-European Union, Politics, 2/10/2001

France, Egypt identity of views regarding ME peace
France reiterated its backing of President Hosni Mubarak's statements on threats to the Middle East peace process and the importance of resuming negotiations.
Egypt-France, Politics, 2/10/2001

Fajiani: India works to strengthen relations with Israel
Israel-India, Politics, 2/10/2001

Israeli delegate to visit Moscow
Israel-Russia, Politics, 2/10/2001

A UN committee formulates anti-terrorism agreement
The United Nations committee on combating terrorism resumes deliberations this week on a comprehensive draft agreement on combatting terrorism.
Regional, Politics, 2/10/2001

Jordan: the release of a second anti- normalization Jordanian trade unionist
Jordan-Israel, Politics, 2/9/2001

Syrian interests office to be opened in Baghdad on February 20
Diplomatic Sources told the London-based al-Hayat daily issued on Thursday that the Syrian foreign ministry decided to open an officer for supervising the Syrian interests in Baghdad after 20 years from closing the Syrian embassy there as a result of intensified relations between Baghdad and Damascus in 1980.
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 2/9/2001

At invitation of President al-Assad Prodi arrives today in Damascus
Syria-European Union, Politics, 2/9/2001

Chad's president gets message from King Mohammed
Morocco-Chad, Politics, 2/9/2001

Syrian Parliament member criticizes 1000 statement and the party split advocates
The independent member at the Syrian parliament Munzir al-Mawslli on Thursday criticized the " the statement of the one thousand" recently issued in Syria by several Syrian intellectuals. He accused those who undersigned the statement as seeking to " bombard the Baath Party and abrogating its political and leading role."
Syria, Politics, 2/9/2001

Explosion in Jerusalem, Israel continues attacks against Palestinians
A strong explosion took place in occupied Palestine on Thursday resulted in wounding 10 persons.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/9/2001

Arab follow up committee tomorrow in Amman to discuss occupied lands, Intifada
The Arab follow up and move committee hold its fourth meeting tomorrow ( Saturday) in Amman with the participation of the foreign ministers of Syria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Tunisia, Palestine, Morocco and the secretary general of the Arab league.
Regional-Israel, Politics, 2/9/2001

Euro- Mediterranean parliamentary forum meets in Brussels
The second conference of the Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Forum is convening in Brussels this February 8-9 under the co-chairmanship of speaker of the Moroccan House of Representatives, Abdelouahed Radi, and Speaker of the European Parliament, Nicole Fontaine.
Regional-European Union, Politics, 2/9/2001

Annan, Bin Yahya discuss international issues
During the meeting Annan welcomes Tunisia's concentration on dealing with the deep roots of conflicts, including poverty. Annan also expressed interest in the initiative made by the Tunisian President Zein al-Abidin Bin Ali to establish a World Fund for solidarity.
Tunisia, Politics, 2/9/2001

Al-Assad discusses relations with Bahraini delegation
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Thursday received Bahrain's minister of finance and the economy Abdullah Bin Seif.
Syria-Bahrain, Politics, 2/9/2001

Bahraini opposition in exile calls for voting against the national document
The Bahraini opposition in Exile on Thursday called on the citizens of Bahrain to vote next week against the national document project, considered it as a contradictory with the items of the constitution.
Bahrain, Politics, 2/9/2001

A gathering on the Iraqi- Jordanian borders to support the Intifada
The deputy speaker of the Iraqi national council (the Parliament) Hamid Rashid al-Rawi has announced that a coalition will be organized on the Iraqi- Jordanian borders in the mid of this month to support " al-Aqsa Intifada" and to call for lifting the embargo imposed on Iraq.
Palestine-Iraq, Politics, 2/9/2001

Moroccan FM on Sharon's elections: we should not anticipate events
Morocco-Israel, Politics, 2/9/2001

Kuwait to appoint a new oil minister
Kuwait, Politics, 2/9/2001

Sharon gets a cable of congratulation from Arafat
Israeli prime minister elect Ariel Sharon received a cable of congratulations from the chairman of the Palestinian Authority Yasser Arafat in which he stressed his desire to continue dialogue so as to achieve a just and comprehensive peace, according to a spokeswoman for Sharon.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/9/2001

We have to wait and see for Sharon's stand on peace
Egypt's Presidential Advisor Osama Al-Baz said that in comments over Ariel Sharon's win of the Israeli government elections that Egypt will not make any judgment in advance although Sharon's statements during the election campaign are not re-assuring. We have to wait and see what Sharon will do. It is better for Israel to deal with peace out of recognition of Palestinian and Arab rights.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 2/8/2001

Non-aligned states back Libya's demand to lift sanctions
The coordination office of the Non-Alignment Movement (NAM) discussed during a meeting Tuesday in New York at Libya's request, the recent developments of the Lockerbie issue in light of the January 31 Scottish court is ruling.
Libya, Politics, 2/8/2001

World Church Council calls for putting an end to Israel's occupation to Palestinian territories, Golan, Shebaa farms
The Central Committee of World Church Council wrapped up its proceedings on 5th of February in Berlin. It issued a significant statement on international issues, inclduding both the intifada (uprising) against Israeli occupation and the blockade imposed on Iraq.
Regional-Israel, Politics, 2/8/2001

Talks in Kuwait dealt with lifting suffering of the Iraqi people
Egypt-Kuwait, Politics, 2/8/2001

Qaddafi changes his mind towards showing documents for al-Miqrahi innocence
The Saudi daily al-Watan issued in al-Riyadh on Wednesday said that Syrian, Jordanian and Palestinian contacts had played a role in al-Qaddafi's refrain from showing the documents he owns which prove that Abdul Baset al-Miqrahi is not guilty in the Lockerbie incident where a trial has just concluded.
Libya, Politics, 2/8/2001

Al-Ayed denies to be involved in a corruption case
One of the four members of the Syrian People's Assembly (PA) who was brought before the court on charges of wasting the public assets Mustafa al-Ayed has denied to had been involved in any case which falls in the framework of fighting corruption.
Syria, Politics, 2/8/2001

Israeli envoys to explain Sharon's policy to the Arab states
Regional-Israel, Politics, 2/8/2001

Sudanese government and al-Turabi
Sudan, Politics, 2/8/2001

Saudi interior minister denies differences with Iran over security agreement
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 2/8/2001

Chad President arrives in Tripoli, hold talks with al-Qaddafi
Libyan President Muammar al-Qaddafi and president of Chad Idris Dibi on Wednesday in Tripoli discussed bilateral relations and preparations to convene a summit including the coalition of the states of the coasts and the desert in al-Khartoum in February and the second Sert summit in March.
Libya-Chad, Politics, 2/8/2001

Arafat confers with American consul general
Palestine-USA, Politics, 2/8/2001

Ruler of Qatar gets US message
Qatar-USA, Politics, 2/8/2001

Mubarak statement on the occasion of the election of new israeli prime minister
Egypt sees that the efforts already exerted in the negotiations on the Syrian, Lebanese and Palestinian peace tracks and the agreements and understandings reached within the framework of the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, should be adopted as a basis for future negotiations.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 2/8/2001

Ruler of Kuwait gets a message from US President
Kuwait-USA, Politics, 2/8/2001

Morocco's premier meets opposition parties
Morocco's premier, Abderrahmane Youssoufi, met on Monday with leaders of opposition parties, says a statement of Youssoufi's office.
Morocco, Politics, 2/8/2001

Israel banned from taking part in Algeria's workers trade unions conference
Regional-Israel, Politics, 2/8/2001

Pope Shenouda visits Jerusalem only at Arafat's invitation
Head of the Coptic Orthodox Church Pope Shenouda III said he continued to hold firm on his rejection to visit Jerusalem as long as it remains under Israel's control and will only go to the Holy City at the invitation of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 2/8/2001

Arab parliamentary delegation urges for end to anti-Iraq sanctions
Speaker of the Moroccan house of representatives, Abdelouahed Radi, who is leading an Arab parliamentary delegation on an assignment at the European parliament, deplored on Wednesday the tragic consequences of the international sanctions on Iraq.
Morocco-Iraq, Politics, 2/8/2001

Morocco calls for immediate lifting of Libyan embargo
Morocco called the United Nations Security Council to immediately and unconditionally lift the sanctions enforced against Libya.
Morocco-Libya, Politics, 2/8/2001

Jordanian anti normalization activities
Jordan-Israel, Politics, 2/8/2001

French dailies speak of Israel demagogy
The French daily "Le Monde" issued on Wednesday said that the loss of Ehud Barak in the Israeli elections on Tuesday revealed to what extent he lacks the political and historical vision, while the success of Ariel Sharon in these elections explained the extent of the political demagogy and the loss of awareness in this policy.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/8/2001

Sharon stresses determination to Judaize the whole of Jerusalem, escalate settlement
Ariel Sharon has started his first day after winning the Israeli elections by holding a provocative visit to al-Buraq ( wailing ) wall.
Israel-Palestine, Politics, 2/8/2001

Arab, international contacts center on saving peace
Moussa added that he did not believe the prevailing Arab sentiment about the US lack of interest translated the reality of the situation, because the current peace stalemate was grave and threatened the stability of the region.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 2/8/2001

Palestinian Authority in dire Need of Support to Face Sharon's Xenophobe Policy, Ambassador
The Palestinian authority is in dire need of support on the part of its brothers and friends to face up the xenophobe and hostile policy of newly elected Israeli Premier, Ariel Sharon, said Palestinian ambassador to Morocco, Wajih Hassan Ali Kacem (Abu Marwane).
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/8/2001

Blair phones Sharon
Israel-UK, Politics, 2/8/2001

Saudi, Bahrain relations reviewed
The Saudi crown prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz who is also the deputy premier and chairman of the national guards on Tuesday evening received a telephone call from the ruler of Bahrain Sheikh Hamad Bin Issa al-Khaleifa.
Saudi Arabia-Bahrain, Politics, 2/8/2001

Jordanian- Cypriot cooperation
Jordan-Cyprus, Politics, 2/8/2001

Mubarak's visit not meant for mediation between Iraq, Kuwait
However, he said that the trade exchange between the two states remained below the $ 100 million a year mark, Egypt exports to Kuwait s 60 million worth of commodities while its imports stand at $ 40 million.
Kuwait-Egypt, Politics, 2/7/2001

Kuwaiti - Egyptian relations, mutual respect and understanding
After wrapping up his successful visit to Tunisia yesterday, President Hosni Mubarak took an impromptu, four-and-a-half-hour journey to Kuwait, where he immediately resumed his tour of Arab states. He held a meeting with Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, the Emir of Kuwait, immediately after his plane touched down, and the two leaders later spoke at an evening dinner banquet. The two leaders are slated to hold a third round of discussions this morning.
Kuwait-Egypt, Politics, 2/7/2001

Mubarak, Jaber discuss preparation for Arab summit
Egypt's President Mubarak yesterday sustained his Arab tour by visiting Kuwait for talks with Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmed for consultations on issues topping the agenda of this tour such as preparation for the forthcoming Arab summit, horizons of the Palestinian cause and the Middle East peace march.
Kuwait-Egypt, Politics, 2/7/2001

Sharon's election is an internal matter
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak, in his first comment on the election of Ariel Sharon as Israeli Premier, Wednesday said this is a decision adopted by the Israeli people and we respect their decision.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 2/7/2001

Moussa urges waiting until Sharon officially assumes power
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 2/7/2001

Speaker of Moroccan parliament leads Arab delegation to European parliament over lifting anti-Iraq sanctions
Speaker of the Moroccan house of representatives, Abdelouahed Radi, will lead an Arab parliamentary delegation on a mission to the European Parliament for the lifting of the sanctions enforced against Iraq.
Morocco-Iraq, Politics, 2/7/2001

Moroccan FM: Sahara Issue Impediment to UMA Process
He explained that the Polisario, a guerilla movement claiming the independence of the Moroccan Sahara, is based in Algeria which gives them weapons and protection. He insisted that as such, Algeria cannot claim to be "outside the problem."
Morocco, Politics, 2/7/2001

Morocco convinced Spain will respond to morocco's claims over occupied towns
"We are convinced that Madrid will respond shortly to Morocco's claims over the two cities occupied by Spain," said minister of foreign affairs and cooperation, Mohamed Benaissa.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 2/7/2001

Government to ask for royal commission to probe amendments to personal statute
A government project dubbed "project for the social and economic integration of women" had sparked a wide wave of protests from conservative circles in Morocco. The reason was mainly due to proposals to bring up marriage age from 16 to 18, sharing of wealth accumulated by a married couple in case of divorce and other proposals related to the economic and social empowerment of women.
Morocco, Politics, 2/7/2001

OIC secretary general meets UNO chief
Regional, Politics, 2/7/2001

Morocco, Malawi establish diplomatic relations
Morocco-Malawi, Politics, 2/5/2001

Morocco-EU association committee meets in Rabat tuesday
Besides political dialogue, economic, financial, social and cultural issues are also on the agenda of the Rabat meeting. The committee will equally discuss Morocco's call inviting the EU to place partnership with the kingdom at a special level, higher than that of association and lower than that of full-fledged membership.
Morocco-European Union, Politics, 2/5/2001

OIC and Arab League chiefs in new york to urge for end of sanctions against Libya
The Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) and the Arab League have called for the lifting of the sanctions against Libya after the end of the trial of the two Libyans.
Libya, Politics, 2/5/2001


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