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Al-Qallab criticizes Ghoushe's return back
Jordan's former minister of information Saleh Qallab has criticized the attempt of the spokesman of the Hamas movement Ibrahim Ghoushe to return back to Jordan.
Jordan-Qatar, Politics, 6/16/2001
Jordanian front, Muslim brothers group denounce holding of Ghoushe
The Islamic work front party and the Muslim brothers group in Jordan denounced the holding of engineer Ibrahim Ghoushe, one of the key figures of the Hamas movement at Queen Alia airport.
Jordan, Politics, 6/16/2001
Sorour to review Mubarak's efforts for reaching a ceasefire in Palestinian territories
The Egyptian People's Assembly Speaker Ahmed Fathi Sorour will brief the preparatory meeting of the speakers of Mediterranean states parliaments which will be held in Athens later this month on the results of efforts by President Mubarak for pushing forward the peace efforts, ending Israeli violence and securing a ceasefire in Palestinian territories.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 6/16/2001
Former Lebanese foreign minister to visit Syria
To this end, the Lebanese daily al-Deyar quoted Butrous as saying that he had felt a positive progress regarding his initiative and that he will be meeting with Patriarch Mar Nasrullah Sfeir by the beginning of next week to convey to him certain Syrian answers
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 6/16/2001
Saudi Arabia denies statement by Kuwaiti daily al-Rai al-Am
Saudi Arabia has refuted what was stated by the Kuwaiti daily al-Rai al-Am on Syria's reservations to the Saudi proposal provides for Saudi re-pumping of its oil in the " Tapline" in return for stopping the Iraqi-Syrian oil pipeline operations.
Saudi Arabia-Syria, Politics, 6/16/2001
Arafat confers with Russian envoy
The chairman of the Palestinian Authority Yasser Arafat on Friday met in Ramullah with the Russian envoy to the Middle East Andrea Vadovin, currently making a tour on the region.
Palestine-Russia, Politics, 6/16/2001
Sharon an acting defense minister in Israel
On the other hand, the BBC announced on Thursday that the program the BBC TV will broadcast under the title " the accused " and deals with the responsibility of Ariel Sharon in these massacres committed in Sabra and Shatilla camps of the Palestinian refugees in Lebanon in 1982 is but " a legitimate analysis" on a question pertaining to human rights.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 6/16/2001
Sharon fails to deliver security for Israelis
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon "has totally failed" to deliver on his election promise to ensure security for Israelis, Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher told Al-Hayat daily.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 6/16/2001
On the redeployment of the Syrian army in Lebanon
The political circles stressed that re-deployment came just after a short time of several political stations being Lebanese or Syrians, foremost being the preparedness of the Syrian President to visit France and Germany by the end of the current month and the positive impact of this step
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 6/16/2001
Palestinian, Jordanian officials to settle restrictions on travel of Palestinians from the West Bank to Jordan
The Palestinian in charge of the civil affairs in the Palestinian Authority Jamil al-Treifi will head today for Amman in order to discuss with the Jordanian deputy Premier and the Minister of the Interior Awad Khleifat the possibility of settling the restrictions placed on the travel of the Palestinians from the West Bank to Jordan.
Palestine-Jordan, Politics, 6/16/2001
International parliamentary group on Palestine to be set up
Khan called on the UN Security Council to check the violence in the region. "We have suggested that a team of International observers under the UN umbrella be appointed to monitor the situation in occupied Arab area. Besides, a suggestion was made that the Security Council should take some strong action against Israel," Khan said.
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 6/16/2001
American donation for the Iraqi opposition
The US has decided to offer the Iraqi opposition national congress financial aid estimated at $ 6 million, but is still waiting to the end of the review process for spending this sum, so as to put it into implementation.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/16/2001
Sudanese government criticizes US decision to impose economic sanctions on it
The Sudanese government on Thursday criticized the draft bill adopted by the US Congress on Wednesday to impose economic restrictions on Sudan.
Sudan-USA, Politics, 6/16/2001
Italy swaps $ 55 mln of Moroccan debt
Italy has swapped 550 million dirhams, nearly $ 55 million, of Moroccan debt to Rome, the Italian embassy in Rabat announced on Friday.
Morocco-Italy, Politics, 6/16/2001
Palestinian demonstrations against Tenet document
News reports from the occupied Palestinian territories said that thousands of Palestinian demonstrated on Friday in protest of the "George Tenet document," and burnt American and Israeli flags and chanted slogans commemorating the continuity of the Intifada.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 6/16/2001
UNESCO denounces Israeli policy in Jerusalem
Egypt played an important role in the UNESCO Executive Council meetings, notably on Jerusalem, said Deputy Chief of Egypt's Ambassador to the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Mohamed Sameh Amr.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 6/16/2001
UNSC holds expanded consultations on Council's style of work
UN Security Council (UNSC) members held expanded consultations with non-members at the council on its style of work and its non-democratic practices.
Regional, Politics, 6/16/2001
Al-Assad confers with Annan
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Thursday at the Damascus al-Shaab palace received the UN Secretary General Kofi Annan.
Syria-Regional, Politics, 6/15/2001
Syrian redeployment in Lebanon
Syria on Thursday resumed the process of redeployment of its forces in Lebanon, a step already started last spring.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 6/15/2001
NDP sweeps pallid poll
A total of 17 candidates from the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) and 22 independents contested Tuesday's run-off elections for 16 Shura Council seats. The council is a consultative body with no legislative powers.
Egypt, Politics, 6/15/2001
Jordan prevents Ghoushe from entering Jordan
The Jordanian authorities on Thursday prevented the official spokesman for the Islamic resistance movement ( Hamas) Ibrahim Ghoushe from entering the country upon his sudden arrival at Amman's airport coming from Doha (Qatar), where he was deported to in 1999 together with other three officials at the said movement.
Jordan, Politics, 6/15/2001
Some 12 Palestinian groups announced refusal for the American paper
The Palestinian Islamic and national forces on Wednesday refused the American paper proposed by the director of the US CIA George Tenet to halt what is called cease- fire between israel and the Palestinian Authority and stressed commitment to the continued Intifada and resistance.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 6/15/2001
Moroccan parliament calls international community to shoulder responsibility in 'Israeli slaughters'
Radi, who described Israel's acts as war crimes, said the international community must shoulder its responsibility in protecting the Palestinian people in line with the principles of the Geneva fourth convention that provides for the protection of civilians in time of war.
Morocco-Palestine, Politics, 6/15/2001
Maher: the Arab states will discuss al-Qaddafi thoughts concerning Israel
Egypt's foreign minister Ahmad Maher said on Wednesday in Cairo that the "Arab foreign ministers decided to assign the permanent representatives at the Arab League to continue discussion on thoughts " of Libyan President Muammar al-Qaddafi he debated at the recent Amman's summit by the end of March this year.
Egypt-Libya, Politics, 6/15/2001
Arab League calls for halting intervention in Sudan's affairs
The Arab League (AL) on Thursday has called in conclusion of a meeting for its permanent representatives in the presence of the Sudanese foreign minister Mustafa Othman Ismael " all regional and international sides to abstain from interventions which will obstruct efforts aiming at achieving peace and national unity in Sudan."
Sudan-Regional, Politics, 6/15/2001
Turkish- Syrian relations are in their best
Well-informed Turkish diplomatic sources in Damascus said that Turkey considers its current relations with Syria in their best more than any time before, adding that the prospects of cooperation between the two countries can be developed into wider prospects.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 6/15/2001
Mubarak receives message from Bashir
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak received early Wednesday a message from Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir on the latest developments in Sudan. The message was conveyed by Sudanese Foreign Minister Mostafa Othman during a meeting with President Mubarak on Wednesday.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 6/15/2001
Three Palestinians, two Israelis killed in confrontations in the Palestinian territories
Three Palestinians were killed on Thursday by the Israeli bullets and many others were wounded in the confrontation with the Israeli forces in the West Bank and Gaza. Also killed in the confrontation were two Israelis, one is a senior army officer and many others wounded.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 6/15/2001
Political, security tracks inseparable
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher Wednesday underlined Egypt's position supporting moving on with the security and political talks to realise security and calm in the Middle East region.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 6/15/2001
King Mohammed receives Gabon's defense minister
Morocco-Gabon, Politics, 6/15/2001
Israel continues its provocation in South Lebanon
The Israeli occupation forces positioned in Shebaa farms opened its heavy artillery fires at the surrounding of Shebaa and Kafer Shouba towns in south Lebanon.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 6/15/2001
King Mohammed receives Togo's foreign minister
Morocco-Togo, Politics, 6/15/2001
Moroccan, Spanish home ministers meet in Valencia
The two ministers surveyed the problems of concern to the two countries, in the frame of normal consultations between the interior departments, and voiced satisfaction over the understanding prevailing between these departments.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 6/15/2001
Israel prevents an African delegation from visiting Jerusalem
The Israeli authorities on Thursday prevented a delegation from South Africa from heading to Jerusalem to visit al-Aqsa Mosque, according to sources in Amman.
Regional-Israel, Politics, 6/15/2001
Egyptian journalists refuse normalization
The Egyptian journalists Union on Thursday announced " categorical rejection for normalization with Israel until the return back of the usurped Palestinian rights" and called upon all colleagues ( journalists) to abide by its resolutions which ban normalization with Israel.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 6/15/2001
Moroccan association calls for boycott of Israeli products
Secretary general of the Moroccan association of support to the Palestinian struggle, Khaled Sefiani, called on Wednesday for the boycott of Israeli products.
Morocco-Palestine, Politics, 6/15/2001
European Union official visits Morocco on Monday
The source says Patten will propose a technical assistance to support the recent agreement between Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt and Jordan for a close economic integration. The commission sees this agreement as likely to give a new impetus to the Barcelona process.
Morocco-European Union, Politics, 6/15/2001
UN sets up emergency response team to help displaced Sudanese
The United Nations announced Thursday the setting up of a new emergency response team in Sudan to support government efforts to help tens of thousands of displaced civilians fleeing fighting in the western Bahr el Ghazal State.
Sudan, Politics, 6/15/2001
Europe supports strategic backing to south-Mediterranean countries
The European Union is projecting to extend strategic backing to its partners in the south Mediterranean, as part of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership new orientation, said Thursday Chris Patten, European foreign relations Commissioner, expected in Morocco on Monday.
Morocco-European Union, Politics, 6/15/2001
Korean president meets Moroccan speaker
Okacha, who is leading a delegation from the chamber of advisors to the second assembly of the international parliamentarians' association for agriculture, fisheries and forests, currently held in Seoul, Korea, had also conferred with speaker of the Korean national assembly on the consolidation of cooperation between the two countries' parliaments, mainly through exchange of experience and information.
Morocco-South Korea, Politics, 6/15/2001
Syria: a split in the Arab Socialists movement
The Arab Socialists movement in Syria has been exposed to a third split in its history after the leading figure in the movement Ahmad al-Ahmad announced that he does not recognize the movement's new leadership and he has already established a new political office and called for a general conference to the movement and the end of the current month was set as a date.
Syria, Politics, 6/14/2001
Al-Shara, Annan discuss ME developments
Talks during the meeting dealt with conditions in the region and al-Shara underlined "the importance of the role played by the UN in putting an end to the policies of threats and aggressions practiced by Israel against the unarmed people in the occupied Palestinian territories."
Syria-Regional, Politics, 6/14/2001
Lahoud's visit, a new impetus to Moroccan-Lebanese ties, Youssoufi
The official visit President Emile Lahoud is currently paying to Morocco will give a new impetus to the Moroccan-Lebanese ties, Moroccan prime minister, Abderrahmane Youssoui, said Wednesday.
Morocco-Lebanon, Politics, 6/14/2001
UN chief arrives today in Syria, Friday in Lebanon
Regional, Politics, 6/14/2001
Sudan: cabinet reshuffle, Egypt, Libya are committed to Sudan's integrity
Egypt and Libya have expressed their solidarity with Sudan in the conditions it has been facing, as it seemed that the rebels in South Sudan have become of a real danger to oil resources. And this matter made Khartoum retreat from its decision to use its air force against them ( the rebels).
Sudan, Politics, 6/14/2001
High quality honey from Tlass to Arafat
The chairman of the Palestinian national council Salim al-Zanoun said that he had met during his recent visit to Syria with the Syrian minister of defense Lt. Gen. Mustafa Tlass who told him to convey his greetings to President Arafat " and sent him an amount of excellent honey."
Syria-Palestine, Politics, 6/14/2001
Despite Bush's announcement of cease- fire, Israel continues attacks against Palestinians
The US President George Bush has announced that the director of the US CIA George Tenet told him on Wednesday that the Israeli and the Palestinian sides reached an agreement concerning the implementation of a cease- fire agreement, adding that the US is looking forward to achieving a progress after the two sides accepted Tenet's plan to cease confrontations in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 6/14/2001
Yemeni minister resigns on differences over local councils
The Yemeni minister of local administration on Tuesday withdrew from a governmental meeting in protest of the limited authorities offered to the local councils which were elected February this year.
Yemen, Politics, 6/14/2001
Effective actions are made to boost Maghreban union, Tunisian official
Effective and firm actions are being made to boost the Arab Maghreb Union (UMA), the Tunisian foreign minister, said Wednesday.
Tunisia-Maghreb, Politics, 6/14/2001
Morocco's democratic experience outlined in cairo
Morocco, Politics, 6/14/2001
Mauritania: 10 year- imprisonment for opposition member
Judicial sources in Nouakchott announced that the attorney general in the criminal court in Al-Eyoun on Tuesday asked for 10- year imprisonment against the Mauritanian opposition member Shabih Wild al-Sheikh Mil' al-Eynin under the charges of creating unrest.
Mauritania, Politics, 6/14/2001
Chirac stresses France's desire to strengthen relations with the Arab states
The French President Jacques Chirac has stressed that France is looking forward to maintaining close and firm cooperation with the Arab states. He added that what would contribute to developing French- Arab relations is supported and encouraged by France.
Regional-France, Politics, 6/14/2001
Moroccan-British ties to be boosted, ambassador
Cooperation ties between Morocco and Britain will be given a strong impetus in the three coming years, British ambassador to Morocco, Anthony Layden said.
Morocco-UK, Politics, 6/14/2001
Lebanese president starts official visit to Morocco
The visit is seen in Morocco and Lebanon as a new step towards the consolidation of privileged cooperation and friendship ties.
Morocco-Lebanon, Politics, 6/13/2001
On al-Assad's visit to France
Syria-France, Politics, 6/13/2001
The state of alert canceled in Bahrain
Bahrain has canceled the state of alert it had announced in the year 2000 in Hawar island after three months from ending its disputes with Qatar on the islands, in a measure made before the end of the grace period until June 30, declared by al-Manama for oil companies to submit its tenders for exploring oil and gas concerning the islands.
Bahrain, Politics, 6/13/2001
Jordan's opposition to impose smart sanctions on Iraq
The Jordanian Parliament has stressed categorical rejection to what is called smart sanctions due to be imposed on Iraq for further isolation from its Arab surrounding.
Jordan-Iraq, Politics, 6/13/2001
Mubarak receives Annan
Following his meeting with President Mubarak, Annan told reporters that they had talks on the Middle East crisis, the sanctions imposed on Iraq in addition to other issues of interest to Egypt and the UN.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 6/13/2001
Moussa meets Annan
Asked about the double-standard policies adopted by international diplomacy which raised the devils about the death of 20 Israelis after turning deaf ears to the killing of hundreds of Palestinians, arresting and torturing dozens of them, Annan said he has repeatedly voiced deep concern about the sufferings of the Palestinian as well as the Israeli peoples.
Regional, Politics, 6/13/2001
Palestinian- Israeli security meeting obstacles
While the Israeli TV announced that the Americans made great pressures during the security meeting which was held in occupied Jerusalem in the presence of the director of the American CIA George Tenet, in order that the Palestinian side will agree on the American proposals, concerning halting of the confrontation, the Palestinian side stressed its rejection of the Israeli demands which state to take security measures before lifting the military siege imposed on the Palestinian villages and cities, while the Israeli settlers continued their provocation on the ground and the Israeli officials threatened of more aggressions.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 6/13/2001
Some 8967 Iraqis died in May because of the sanctions
With Baghdad's new assertion it will not accept less than full and complete lift of the sanctions imposed on it since more than 11 years, the Iraqi ministry of health said that some 8967 Iraqis died in May because of this embargo.
Iraq, Politics, 6/13/2001
Lebanese resistance confront Israeli warplanes
In a remarkable development in the question of confrontation with Israel on the Lebanese borders, the Lebanese national resistance said on Tuesday in a statement that the air defense unit in the resistance intercepted on Tuesday afternoon twice for the Israeli warplanes in South lebanon and opened fire at them.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 6/13/2001
Turkey cleans its borders with Syria from mines
Farmers in the Southern eastern areas from Anadolia has welcomed the decision of the Turkish government to clean the vast areas of the borders with Syria from mines, with the aim to prepare it for cultivation.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 6/13/2001
Mubarak, Russian envoy discuss reactivating Moscow role
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has expressed hope to see a movement on the Palestinian Israeli track in the light of the underway contacts on ceasefire in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Answering a question on whether a timetable has been reached on ceasefire, the President said they have not agreed on it yet.
Egypt-Russia, Politics, 6/13/2001
American churches council condemns Israeli crimes
Heads of churches in the US have denounced the Israeli practices against the Palestinian people and called on the US to stop providing Israel with weapons by which the palestinian Intifada has been beaten.
Palestine-USA, Politics, 6/13/2001
UAE official calls for revitalization of boycotting relations with Israel
United Arab Emirates-Regional, Politics, 6/13/2001
On Arafat's visit to Damascus
Palestine-Syria, Politics, 6/13/2001
Jordan prevents the entry of the West Bank Palestinians before getting a prior consent
In an unprecedented measure, the Jordanian authorities decided to prevent the Palestinians of the West Bank from entering Jordan without a prior consent, justifying this measure for fears that Israel will gradually expel them.
Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 6/13/2001
Bush and the transfer of the American embassy
Palestine-USA, Politics, 6/13/2001
Moussa to visit Sudan very soon
The secretary general of the Arab League (AL) Amr Moussa has expressed following a meeting a meeting he held with the Sudanese foreign minister Mustafa Othman Ismael in Cairo his concern over the military developments in Sudan and considered them as a set back for peace.
Regional-Sudan, Politics, 6/13/2001
Mubarak to attend media men celebrations
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will on Wednesday evening attend the Egyptian media celebration of the 18th Media Day which will be held by the Ministry of Information at the Media Production City at October 6 City.
Egypt, Politics, 6/13/2001
Mediterranean home ministers' conference
Regional, Politics, 6/13/2001
Sharon made a telephone call with Powell
Israel-USA, Politics, 6/13/2001
Maher returns home from Libya
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmad Maher returned home late Tuesday concluding his two-day visit to Libya during which he took part in meetings of the Arab ministerial committee assigned by the latest Arab summit with studying Libyan ideas on the Middle East and Arab issues.
Egypt-Libya, Politics, 6/13/2001
NATO's army commander notes Algeria's role
The commander of NATO allied troops in southern Europe Admiral Lweji Lilo has stressed that Algeria which enjoys a good strategic position and a strong sea formation can play a pivotal role together with Spain and other countries in the arrangements place by the NATO for the Mediterranean region.
Algeria, Politics, 6/13/2001
Ebeid, EU representative to expand cooperation
The Egyptian Prime Minister Atef Ebeid Tuesday conferred with the European Union representative to Egypt Yan Bog on ways to widen the scale of cooperation between Egypt and the EU in the near future.
Egypt-European Union, Politics, 6/13/2001
Egypt welcomes deploying more observers in Congo
Egypt welcomed the recommendation forwarded by United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Kofi Annan on doubling the peacekeeping operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Egypt-Congo, Politics, 6/13/2001
Seif regrets the absence of reforms
The opposition Syrian member of parliament Riad Seif has expressed "his regret" for the absence of actual reforms in Syria, just one year after President Bashar al-Assad assumed presidency in Syria.
Syria, Politics, 6/12/2001
Qatar: the constitution committee discusses the final formula in September
A Qatari daily said on Monday that the committee in charge of preparing the constitution in Qatar will discuss in next September the final formula to the project after the sub branch committee has completed laying its perceptions to this end.
Qatar, Politics, 6/12/2001
Arab League concerns over military operations in southern Sudan
The secretary general of the Arab League Amr Moussa has expressed the great concern of the Arab League (AL) towards the escalation of the military operations conducted by the rebel forces of the People's Front against the Sudanese government in the western district of Baher al-Gazelle area.
Sudan, Politics, 6/12/2001
UN Secretary, to discuss in Cairo efforts for containing the situation
In the framework of sustained efforts by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak for containing the deteriorating situation in the occupied territories, President Mubarak meets today with United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan for discussing means of halting violence and launching political dialogue which prepares for resuming peace talks.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 6/12/2001
Al-Assad confers with Iranian vice President Habibi
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Monday at the Damascus al-Shaab palace received the Iranian vice President Hassan Habibi and members of the accompanying delegation.
Syria-Iran, Politics, 6/12/2001
Mubarak casts vote in run-off of Shura Council elections
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak today morning cast his vote in the run-off of the third and final stage of the mid-term elections of the Shura Council (Upper Chamber).
Egypt, Politics, 6/12/2001
Israeli threats against Syria and Lebanon
The London based al-Mushahid al-Seyasi ( the political observer) magazine said in its recent issue that members of the ruling regime in Lebanon are in a state of great concern as a result of the information conveyed by the Syrian foreign minister Farouk al-Shara to the Lebanese President Emil Lahoud during their recent meeting in Beirut on the seriousness of the Israeli threats against Syria and Lebanon.
Regional-Israel, Politics, 6/12/2001
Egyptian-Sudanese consultations are a sign of the depth of bilateral relations
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher Monday said that the Egyptian-Sudanese consultations are a sign of the depth of bilateral relations.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 6/12/2001
Arab Ministerial Committee to study current Arab issues, Gaddafi's proposals
Egyptian-Libyan relations are "excellent and strong," said Foreign Minister Ahmad Maher in statements on his arrival in Tripoli late Monday.
Egypt-Libya, Politics, 6/12/2001
Mayor of Paris to meet with President al-Assad
The mayor of Paris Bitterlain Dolley has announced that he will receive at the headquarters of the municipality President Bashar al-Assad during his expected visit to France by the end of the current month, according to Monte Carlo radio.
Syria-France, Politics, 6/12/2001
Russian- American consultations over Syria's military
The al- Watan al-Arabi magazine issued in Paris said in its recent issue, according to well-informed American sources that secret consultations were held recently between American and Russian officials on a possible deal of huge Russian weapons to Syria.
Syria-USA, Politics, 6/12/2001
Royal palace spokesman: Saudi crown prince's visit was successful at all levels
Aourid said the visit was an opportunity to share with king Mohammed VI views on all the Arab states issues, mainly the situation in the Middle East which experiences an unprecedented aggression by the Israeli occupation forces, requiring support to the Palestinian people and joining efforts.
Morocco-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 6/12/2001
Sharon calls for arresting Hamas, al-Jihad officials
The Palestinian citizen Imad Abu Diab ( 25 year old) of the Jihad Islamic movement was strongly wounded when his car went off while he was trying to open its door. It was found out that the car was booby trapped in the Toulkarem camp in the West Bank on Monday.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 6/12/2001
Meeting of the Yemeni- Jordanian committee
A well-informed Yemeni source said that the Yemeni prime minister Abdul Qader Bajmal will visit the Jordanian capital Amman by the end of the current month in order to preside over his country's delegation to the meetings of the joint higher Jordanian- Yemeni joint committee which will last for two days.
Yemen-Jordan, Politics, 6/12/2001
Kuwait president gets a message from President of China
Kuwait-China, Politics, 6/12/2001
No conflict between Egyptian-Jordanian Initiative and Mitchell report
"Sharon began to go in line with the Mitchell recommendations and believe that his policies would lead to nothing," Said Maher. "Israel has to manifest good intentions ahead of entering into negotiations because it was the Israelis who did away with confidence and ignored the agreements signed with the Palestinians," he said.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 6/12/2001
Cairo's Arab economic summit postponed until December
Sources in Amman said that Egypt informed Jordan about the postponement of the date to convene the Arab economic Cairo's summit which was due to be held in October until December this year.
Regional, Politics, 6/12/2001
Togo's president winds up visit to Morocco
RABAT, June 12 (MAP)- President Gnassingbe Eyadema of Togo left Morocco this Tuesday at the end of a three-day visit during which he was received by King Mohammed VI.
Morocco-Togo, Politics, 6/12/2001
Iraq did not make a nuclear test in 1989
The chairman of the UN committee on investigation, control and inspection concerning Iraq Hans Pelex has announced that Iraq did not carry out a nuclear test in 1989, as claimed by certain news reports earlier this year.
Iraq, Politics, 6/12/2001
Formation of Sudanese- Eritrea joint higher committee
In the framework of Sudan's improvement of its relations with the neighboring states, the delegation of the national congress party led by Ibrahim Ahmad Omar has concluded a visit to Eritrea lasted for three days. The delegation discussed, during the visit suspended issues between the two countries and means of developing bilateral relations.
Sudan-Eritrea, Politics, 6/12/2001
Morocco, Togo set up joint commission
Morocco and Togo signed on Monday a convention of understanding and consultation providing inter-alia for the setting up a joint cooperation commission.
Morocco-Togo, Politics, 6/12/2001
Saudi crown prince pays official visit to Morocco
Saudi heir apparent, deputy-chairman of the ministers council and commander of the national guard, Prince Abdallah Ibn Abdelaziz, started Sunday a two-day official visit to Morocco at the invitation of King Mohammed VI.
Morocco-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 6/11/2001
Khaddam warns against demonstration covering the Israeli aggression
The Syrian vice President Abdul Halim Khaddam has stressed in a TV interview that any diplomatic initiative that does not stem from implementing UN resolutions and guarantees the Arab rights and the Palestinian people, will not solve the problem and will by the ultimate end cover the Israeli aggression.
Syria, Politics, 6/11/2001
Al-Assad congratulates Khatami, discusses with Moussa revitalizing AL work
Syrian President Bashar al- Assad on Sunday in al-Qurdaha met with the secretary general of the Arab League Amr Moussa.
Syria-Regional, Politics, 6/11/2001
Large eulogy marks death anniversary of President Hafez al-Assad
A huge eulogy was held on Sunday in al-Qurdaha, the birthplace of the late Syrian President Hafez al-Assad on the occasion of his first death anniversary. It was attended by President Bashar al-Assad and members of his family, Dr. Jamil al-Assad, and Maj. Maher al-Assad.
Syria, Politics, 6/11/2001
A funeral for three Palestinian women killed by the Israeli fire
While thousands of Palestinians on Sunday held an eulogy for the three Palestinian women who were killed on Saturday by the fire of the Israeli tanks in al-Sheikh Ajleen area, the Israeli forces continued its bombardment of the Palestinian houses and roads axes in the West Bank and Gaza by tanks and heavy artilleries, resulted in killing two other Palestinians and wounding many others, according to Palestinian security sources.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 6/11/2001
Saudi crown prince: the ME is on a barrel of dynamite
The Saudi crown prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz has warned against the eruption of a new war in the Middle East. He held the Israeli prime minister responsible for the escalation of violence in the region.
Saudi Arabia-Regional, Politics, 6/11/2001
Relief operations in Sudan
The Sudanese government has formed operations rooms in order to facilitate the process of relief operations to citizens and to provide them with shelters.
Sudan, Politics, 6/11/2001
On developments in Southern Sudan
The UN coordinator for emergency aid Kenzo Osheima has announced that the practices of the rebellions in southern Sudan forced almost 30,000 Sudanese civilians to leave their houses.
Sudan, Politics, 6/11/2001
Saudi oil proposal regarding Tapline
Arab diplomatic sources have unveiled that Saudi Arabia proposed to Syria during the visit of the Saudi crown prince to Damascus Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz a project stated the possibility of pumping the Saudi oil through the (Tapline ) pipe which passes through Jordan, Syria and Lebanon after making some amendment on its track inside the Syrian territories and this is for postponing the work in pumping the Iraqi oil through several pipes between Karkouk oil fields and Banias port on the Syrian coast.
Syria-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 6/11/2001
Mubarak discusses with CIA director ways of shoring up ceasefire
Egyptian President Mubarak Saturday received at the presidential Palace George Tenet, the director of the Central Intelligence Agency CIA and his accompanying delegation. The meeting was attended by US ambassador in Cairo Daniel Kurtzer.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 6/11/2001
Arab Ministerial committee to study Gaddafi's proposals; Annan in cairo
Egyptian Foreign minister Ahmed Maher heads for Libya today on a two-day visit to take part in the meeting of the Arab ministerial committee assigned the task of studying the proposals made by Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi at the last Arab summit.
Egypt-Libya, Politics, 6/11/2001
UN calls for emergency assistance to Sahrawi populations sequestered in Tindouf
Two leading United Nations agencies on Friday called for an emergency assistance to the Sahrawi populations sequestered in Tindouf, in south-western Algeria.
Morocco, Politics, 6/11/2001
King Mohammed receives Togo president
King Mohammed VI, who was accompanied by prince Moulay Rachid, received here on Monday president of Togo Gnassingbe Eyadema who started on Sunday a three day visit to Morocco.
Morocco-Togo, Politics, 6/11/2001
A demonstration in support of the Intifada on Syria - Iraq border
Iraq-Syria, Politics, 6/11/2001
Limited cabinet reshuffle in Oman
The Sultan of Oman Qabous Bin Saeed on Sunday released two decrees. The first states to appoint Hamad Bin Muhammad al- Rashidi as the minister of information and Abdullah Bin Shwein al-Housani as the secretary of the ministry of information.
Oman, Politics, 6/11/2001
Kuwaiti refuses a request to open an office for Hamas
The Kuwaiti daily al-Qabas said on Sunday that Kuwait has not approved a request proposed by the chairman of the political bureau of the Hamas movement Khaled Mashaal to open an office for the movement in Kuwait.
Kuwait-Palestine, Politics, 6/11/2001
Israel held at bay in UN for its settlement policy
The Arab group at the UN has managed to put the issues of illegal settlements and reparation of refugees on the declaration adopted by a special meeting of the world organization's General Assembly.
Regional-Israel, Politics, 6/11/2001
Arab countries still committed to peace as strategic option
Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa Monday received European Union Mideast peace envoy Miguel Moratinos who briefed him on efforts exerted by the EU to reduce tension in the Palestinian territories.
Regional-European Union, Politics, 6/11/2001
King Mohammed congratulates Iran's Khatami on re-election
Morocco-Iran, Politics, 6/11/2001
Shura council to hold three sessions on June 24
Egypt, Politics, 6/11/2001
Jewish organization postpones meeting
Heads of the Zionist organization offices ( Makabi) in the European States announced their rejection to come to Israel to take part in the annual conference held by the organization due to the prevailing security conditions there.
Israel, Politics, 6/11/2001
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