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Mubarak voiced shock of the Egyptian people over the death of innocent civilians
"Judgements should not be passed just for suspicions," said the minister' adding that terrorism has no religion as victims of the attacks are Christians, Muslims and Jews.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001

Powell expresses gratitude for al-Assad's commiseration over terrorist attacks victims
Syria-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001

Mubarak expressed Egypt's readiness to offer US with all assistance
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and US President George W. Bush Thursday underlined the necessity of taking firm international action against all forms of terrorism.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001

Morocco's fm holds phone talks with US Powell
Morocco-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001

Mubarak, Qaboos hold talks
Egypt-Oman, Politics, 9/15/2001

Maksoud and the definition of terrorism
Regional, Politics, 9/15/2001

Any hasty conclusions could lead to serious consequences
Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa on Thursday said he asked US Secretary of State Colin Powell during a phone call Wednesday evening to respect the human rights of America's Arab and Muslim communities, stressing the importance of not jumping to conclusions.
Regional-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001

Several Iraqis wounded by attacks from missiles against Iranian Mujahidi Khalq organization in Iraq
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 9/15/2001

There are Egyptian victims in WTC attacks
Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001

PA supports Mubarak's call to hold conference on terrorism-combat
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 9/15/2001

Saudi King, crown prince cable condolences to President Bush
Saudi Arabia's King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz on Thursday condemned the explosions that took place recently in the USA.
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001

Maher stresses world's cohesion to fight terrorism
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmad Maher stressed the importance of an international solidarity to combat the terrorism phenomenon which has become a menace for all.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 9/15/2001

Namibian premier arrives in Morocco
Morocco-Namibia, Politics, 9/15/2001

Saudi embassy denies accusations to be addressed to any of its nationals in the US
The Saudi embassy in Washington has denied arresting or accusing any of the Saudi nationals in or outside the USA following the explosions that took place in America on Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001

Arab Americans gratified by support
The American-Arab Anti-discrimination Committee (ADC) welcomes the support that the Arab-American and Muslim-American community has been receiving during this time of national mourning, ADC said.
Regional-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001

Vedrine's visit to the Arab region is not confirmed
Regional-France, Politics, 9/15/2001

Using world's preoccupation in incidents in the US, Sharon government escalates attacks against Palestinians
Using the wold pre-occupation of the attacks launched against the US last Tuesday, the Israeli forces escalated its aggression against the Palestinians by all types of weapons and this resulted in more human and material casualties.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/15/2001

Powell denounces statements made by the Iraqi President
The US secretary of state Collin Powell on Friday considered that the refusal of the Iraqi President to condemn the terrorist aggressions which targeted New York and Washington had its own indication.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001

Mubarak receives phone contact from Blair, Austria's Klestil
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak received late Friday a phone call from British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Egypt-European Union, Politics, 9/15/2001

Egyptian installations in US secured
Egyptian Assistant foreign minister ambassador Muhammad el Orabi received on Thursday the American charge d'affaires in Cairo Reno Harnish .
Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001

No threats against US nationals, interests in Egypt
The US embassy in Cairo Thursday re-emphasized that there are no threats of risks against the American nationals and interests in Egypt.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001

Mubarak discussed with Annan holding international conference for terrorism combat
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak discussed with UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan means of activating the plan of holding international conference for combatting terrorism. President Mubarak and Annan probed as well the recent incidents in USA.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 9/15/2001

IPU condemns Israel's practices in Palestinian areas
Regional-Israel, Politics, 9/15/2001

Lahoud: Lebanon is fortified by its national unity, not affected by developments in the US
The Lebanese President Emil Lahoud has stressed that there is no direct effect of the incidents that recently took place in the US on security in Lebanon.
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001

Palestinian statement on Israeli practices
The Palestinian authority has stressed that Israel is exploiting the world's preoccupation in the attacks against the US in order to escalate its aggressive practices by all sorts of weapons against the unarmed Palestinian people.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/15/2001

Senior Chinese official welcomes Mubarak's visit to China
Egypt-China, Politics, 9/15/2001

On the meeting between Arafat, Peres
The Israeli foreign minister Shimon Peres on Friday made two telephone calls with the UN secretary general Kofi Annan and with the German foreign minister Yushka Fischer.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/15/2001

Powell speaks on the telephone with Peres
Israel-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001

Security Council approves 6-month extension of UN mission in Ethiopia / Eritrea
The United Nations Security Council on Friday extended the mandate of the UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) until 15 March 2002.
Ethiopia-Eritrea, Politics, 9/15/2001

The Moroccan government denounces attacks against USA
The Moroccan government on Thursday condemned the terrorist acts perpetrated Tuesday against US political and economic institutions.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 9/14/2001

King Mohammed holds phone talks with France's Chirac on attacks against USA
Morocco-France, Politics, 9/14/2001

King Mohammed receives US ambassador to Morocco (reopens)
Morocco's King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Prince Moulay Rachid, received Thursday at the Royal Palace in Tangiers US ambassador to Morocco, Ms. Margaret Tutwiler.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 9/14/2001

Mousa calls on Powell not to harass Arabs and Muslims
The Secretary General of the Arab League (AL) Amr Moussa on Thursday called on the US secretary of state Colin Powell not to " harass the Arab and Muslim communities" in the USA, stressing the importance not to jump to " results that might result in grave conditions and lead to grave consequences."
Regional-USA, Politics, 9/14/2001

Egyptian- Iranian parliamentary relations discussed
Egypt-Iran, Politics, 9/14/2001

Shaath: Arafat visits Damascus next Wednesday
The Palestinian minister of planing and international co-operation Nabeel Shaath announced on Wednesday that the Palestinian President Yasser Arafat will visit Damascus on September 19.
Palestine-Syria, Politics, 9/14/2001

American embassies reopen in Damascus, Amman
The American embassy in Damascus announced reopening its doors on Thursday after a one- day closure following the aggressions against the US on Tuesday.
Regional-USA, Politics, 9/14/2001

No fears for Americans in Lebanon
The American ambassador in Beirut Vincint Battale said that there are no fears on the Americans in Lebanon and that the American embassy works the same way it used to work in the past.
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 9/14/2001

Peres-Arafat meeting within two days, seven Palestinians killed by Israeli forces
Seven Palestinians were killed and tens other wounded, most of them in critical conditions in the series of breaking in operations carried out by the Israeli forces into Jenin, Areiha, Toulkarem, Qalqilya and Sefleit resulting in more human and material casualties among the Palestinians.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/14/2001

A Message from President Bin Ali to the Iraqi President
The Tunisian Foreign minister al-Habib Bin Yahya arrived on Tuesday evening to Baghdad carrying a message from the Tunisian President Zein al-Abidin Bin Ali to his Iraqi counterpart Saddam Hussein.
Iraq-Tunisia, Politics, 9/14/2001

Israel closes its land borders with Jordan, Egypt
Israel has closed its land borders with both Jordan and Egypt as from Tuesday night until unlimited time, following the suicide attacks launched against the USA and on the opposite side decided to open its airspace gradually before foreign planes companies.
Regional-Israel, Politics, 9/14/2001

Egyptian- Libyan initiative on Sudan still the best choice
The joint Libyan- Egyptian initiative on finding out a solution to the political crisis in Sudan has entered a new phase after Washington has nominated its envoy in Sudan and its determination to directly join the political settlement file between the government and the opposition.
Sudan, Politics, 9/14/2001

Israeli forces continue violating Lebanese airspace
The Israeli warplanes on Thursday continued their violation to the Lebanese air space and sovereignty.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 9/14/2001

Israel protests against the French Ambassador for US attacks
The Israeli foreign ministry on Thursday complained against a statement made by the French ambassador to Israel Jacque Huntizenger who considered that it should compare the attacks committed in the US to the attacks carried out by Palestinians against Israel.
Israel-France, Politics, 9/14/2001

Iraq announces, US denies bombardment of positions in Southern Iraq
The British and American planes on Thursday bombarded the civilian areas in southern Iraq, but no news reported casualties.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/14/2001

Several Arab leaders cable condolences to the US President on terrorist attacks
Both Algeria and the United Arab Emirates have condemned the acts of violence which shocked the US on Tuesday.
Regional-USA, Politics, 9/13/2001

Arafat postpones visit to Syria
Palestine-Syria, Politics, 9/13/2001

Al-Shara condolences to Powel
Syria-USA, Politics, 9/13/2001

Al-Assad cables condolences to President Bush, call for international co-operation to eliminate terrorism
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday sent a cable to US President George Bush in which he condemned the terrorist attacks which targeted the innocent civilians and key infrastructure positions in the USA.
Syria-USA, Politics, 9/13/2001

Egypt condemns terrorism
"Egypt condemns terrorist acts and rejects the targeting of civilians be they Americans, Arabs, Palestinians or Israelis," said Foreign Minister Ahmad Maher Wednesday.
Egypt, Politics, 9/13/2001

Shura Council condemns US bombings
Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/13/2001

Mubarak renews anti-terrorism overture
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 9/13/2001

King Mohammed receives US ambassador to Morocco
Morocco's King Mohammed VI received Thursday at the Royal Palace in Tangiers US ambassador to Morocco, Ms. Margaret Tutwiller.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 9/13/2001

No credible or specific threats against US citizens, interests in Egypt
A Statement by the US embassy in Cairo appreciated sympathy and support of President Hosni Mubarak and the Egyptian people with the Americans people's ordeal.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/13/2001

American embassy in Damascus closed for one day
Syria-USA, Politics, 9/13/2001

Al-Bashir concludes a visit to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia-Sudan, Politics, 9/13/2001

Nabil Fahmi: Egypt's stance is clear in denouncing terrorism
Egypt's Ambassador to the United States Nabil Fahmi Thursday said it is possible that Egyptian nationals are among the victims of Tuesday's explosions at the World Trade Centre.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/13/2001

Israeli diplomats quit Cairo back to Tel Aviv
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 9/13/2001

Jordanian, Iranian relations highlighted
Jordan-Iran, Politics, 9/13/2001

Priorities of national action endorsed by Ebeid
Egypt, Politics, 9/13/2001

Arab Gulf oil producing countries continue exports to the USA
Arab and Gulf sources specialized in oil industry announced that oil exports from Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait, the largest oil exporters to the USA in the Gulf region, normally flowed on Wednesday following the attacks in New Work and Washington on Tuesday.
Gulf-USA, Politics, 9/13/2001

The Arabs call for not making accusations, randomly
The secretary general of the Arab League Amr Moussa has called on the American circles and experts and analysts not to say accusations randomly and to build on just thoughts fed by Israeli circles.
Regional-USA, Politics, 9/13/2001

American embassy in Amman closed
Sources at the American embassy in Jordan said on Wednesday that the embassy has closed its doors before the public and confined its activities to necessary works only, following the attacks at American cities launched on Tuesday.
Jordan-USA, Politics, 9/13/2001

Some 11 Palestinians killed, more 100 wounded in a new Israeli massacre in Jenin
Some 11 Palestinians were killed and more 100 wounded and Palestinian houses and headquarters for the Palestinian Authority were destroyed when Israeli tanks broke into the city of Jenin in the West Bank on Wednesday morning.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/13/2001

Syrian defense minister confers with UN observer general
Syrian deputy commander in chief of the army and armed forces, deputy premier and defense minister lt. Gen. Mustafa Tlass on Wednesday in Damascus received the commander of the UN Disengagement Force at the UN. Gen. Uranko. Present at the meeting was the chairman of the Syrian delegation to the truce committee.
Syria, Politics, 9/13/2001

Washington offers Sudan $ 100 million
The US has decided to offer Sudan USD 100 million as humanitarian aids, including USD 25- 30 million to be offered during the next fiscal year.
Sudan-USA, Politics, 9/13/2001

Joint Omani- British military exercises
Oman on Wednesday announced that the attacks made against the US on Tuesday will not affect a large scale military exercises due to be held in October with the participation of British forces.
Oman-UK, Politics, 9/13/2001

Indonesian vice-president to visit Libya end of september
Libya-Indonesia, Politics, 9/13/2001

General Assembly postpones special session on children
In the aftermath of Tuesday's terrorist attacks against the United States, the United Nations General Assembly Wednesday decided to postpone its upcoming special session on children.
Regional, Politics, 9/13/2001

Arab wide- condemnation to aggressive attacks in the USA
An unidentified person talked in the name of the Japanese extremist " red army" has claimed responsibility for the series of aggressions which took place on Tuesday in Washington and New York. This was in a telephone call he made with a Jordanian paper and justified these aggressions in the desire to revenge the victims of Hiroshima killings.
Regional-USA, Politics, 9/12/2001

Syria condemns attacks on US world trade center, expresses sympathy with American people
Syria-USA, Politics, 9/12/2001

Mubarak denounces terror attacks in America
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak condemned terrorism under any circumstances, terming the terrorist attacks that took place in the United States yesterday as "heinous and unimaginable."
Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/12/2001

Mubarak condoles US Defence Secretary
Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/12/2001

US ambassador thanks king Mohammed for his sympathy and condemnation of terrorism
The US Ambassador to Morocco, Ms. Margaret Tutwiler, on Tuesday expressed deep appreciation for the statement of sympathy and condemnation of terrorism issued the same day by King Mohammed VI, following terrorist acts perpetrated against American buildings and institutions. "
Morocco-USA, Politics, 9/12/2001

Al Azhar Grand Imam condemns killing of civilians
Grand Imam of al-Azhar Sheikh Mohammed Sayyed Tantawi condemned on Wednesday the killing of civilians, considering it a gruesome act denounced by the three monotheistic religions.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/12/2001

On Arafat's visit to Damascus
The advisor for the chairman of the Palestinian Authority Nabil Abu Rudinah said on Tuesday that the chairman of the Palestinian Authority Yasser Arafat will today ( Wednesday) pay a two- days visit to Damascus during which he will discuss current developments in the Palestinian territories.
Palestine-Syria, Politics, 9/12/2001

Sudanese President arrives in Jeddah
Saudi Arabia-Sudan, Politics, 9/12/2001

On the Baath party elections in Syria
Well-informed sources in Damascus said that the inclination of the Baath party to the election mechanism instead of appointing will result in applying the mechanism of voting in reaching the regional congress from which the Baath party regional leadership will stem after " direct appointment of persons used to be the main means to reach the Baath party regional congress."
Syria, Politics, 9/12/2001

Syrian, Lebanese FMs talks on Israeli arrogance, bilateral coordination
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 9/12/2001

Syrian- Lebanese social, economic committee discusses means of strengthening bilateral relations
The Syrian- Lebanese social and economic committee on Tuesday in Damascus held a meeting under the chairmanship of the Syrian prime minister Muhammad Mustafa Miro and his Lebanese counterpart Rafik al-Hariri, in the presence of several ministers representing the two sides and the secretary general of the Syrian- Lebanese higher council Nasri al-Khouri.
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 9/12/2001

Abu Dhabi crown prince confers with Lebanese culture minister
United Arab Emirates-Lebanon, Politics, 9/12/2001

AL chief confers with Iraqi, Oman FMs
Regional, Politics, 9/12/2001

Morocco, Mauritania set up reflection group on bilateral cooperation
Morocco and Mauritania will set up a reflection group entrusted with identifying cooperation opportunities.
Mauritania-Morocco, Politics, 9/12/2001

Royal visit to Mauritania: intensive activities tuesday
Morocco's King Mohammed VI, who is currently paying an official visit to Mauritania, hosted Tuesday evening a dinner in honor of President Mouaouiya Ould sid' Ahmed Tayaa.
Mauritania-Morocco, Politics, 9/12/2001

Libya, Iran for coordinating stances
Libya-Iran, Politics, 9/12/2001

Israeli tanks incurred in Jenin, Gaza, two Israeli soldiers killed
The Israeli tanks on Tuesday at dawn incurred in the city of Jenin from the northern and southern parts following intensive bombardment on the Palestinian police centers and the houses resulted in wounding more 12 Palestinians
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/12/2001

Arafat- Peres meeting to be postponed for several days
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/12/2001

Sudan and the meeting of the Arab foreign ministers
Sudan-Regional, Politics, 9/12/2001

Moroccan-Equato-Guinean cooperation probed in Rabat
Morocco-Equatorial Guinea, Politics, 9/12/2001

Israeli warplanes violate the Lebanese airspace
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 9/12/2001

Sudanese ruling party to convene general congress on October 17
The National Congress party in Sudan has decided to convene its general conference on October 17th with the participation of 6,000 members and the presence of delegations representing Arab and friendly countries and the representatives of international and regional organizations. This conference will last for three days.
Sudan, Politics, 9/12/2001

Turkey will not change its policy towards Israel
The Israeli daily Jerusalem Post quoted on Tuesday the Turkish foreign minister Ismael Cim as saying in an interview that Turkey will not change its policy towards Israel just because the Arab states wants it to do so.
Turkey-Israel, Politics, 9/12/2001

On the new Maronite campaign against Syria
The Saudi daily al-Watan attributed the cause of the new campaign led by the Patriarchy council and Patriarch Nasrullah Sfier against the Syrian presence to the refusal of the Lebanese President Emil Lahoud to set a limited timetable for the withdrawal of the Syrian forces, according to stages, from the Lebanese territories.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 9/12/2001

Iraq refuses any new UN inspection team
The Iraqi daily Babel issued on Tuesday stressed Iraq's rejection to any new UN inspection mission and accused the UN inspectors by carrying out spying missions, criticizing the UN chief inspectors on dismantling weapons in Iraq Hans Blex.
Iraq, Politics, 9/12/2001

Mubarak exerts efforts to bring peace in Middle East region
"All Israeli violations are proved in the Mitchell report, including its bombing of schools and hospitals in Hebron, Bethlehem, Rafah and khan Younis in addition to its destruction of a church and a mosque in Beit Jalla," he said.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 9/12/2001

Security dialogue between India, Israel
A joint security strategic dialogue started on Tuesday morning between India and Israel. On the Indian side it was attended by the advisor of the national security Barjash Msheira and on the Israeli side by the advisor for the national security Ozi Dayan. The meeting is expected to last for two days.
Israel-India, Politics, 9/12/2001

Moussa calls on Washington to change pro-Israel policy
Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa called on the United States to change it's biased policy towards Israel, if it wanted to rescue the Middle East region from a real danger.
Regional-USA, Politics, 9/12/2001

UN General Assembly meetings might be postponed
Egyptian Chief delegate to UN Ahmed Abul Gheit anticipated that the coming session of the UN General Assembly would be postponed due to bombing attacks that rocked New York and Washington on Tuesday.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 9/12/2001

President Guelleh commends President Mubarak's role on the African scene
resident Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti has paid tribute to President Hosni Mubarak's role on the African scene.
Egypt-Djibouti, Politics, 9/12/2001

Cairo did not offer hosting Arafat-Peres meeting
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Tuesday expressed astonishment at reports released by the Israeli government under Prime Minister Ariel Sharon about excluding Egypt as a venue for the projected meeting between Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 9/12/2001

Ukrainian deputy foreign minister meets Moroccan officials
Talks probed means of enhancing bilateral cooperation, especially in matters of economy and trade and stressed the need to set up a legal framework to rule this cooperation.
Morocco-Ukraine, Politics, 9/12/2001

Rabat, Nouakchott concerned over tragic situation in middle east
Morocco and Mauritania have voiced concern over the tragic situation in the Middle East and especially the situation of the defenseless Palestinian people.
Mauritania-Morocco, Politics, 9/11/2001

Morocco, Mauritania resolved to consolidate partnership
King Mohammed VI of Morocco and President Mouaouiya Ould Sid' Ahmed Tayaa of Mauritania voiced resolve to consolidate partnership between the two countries in all realms.
Mauritania-Morocco, Politics, 9/11/2001

Mubarak receives message from Bashir
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Monday received a message from Sudanese President Omar Hassan Al-Bashir on bilateral relations and the Egyptian -Libyan initiative on restoring peace in Sudan during a meeting with Sudanese Information Minister Mahdi Ibrahim.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 9/11/2001

Mubarak confers with Kuwaiti, Saudi FMs
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak received Kuwaiti First Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jabir Al Sabah, who are currently on a visit to Egypt.
Egypt-Kuwait, Politics, 9/11/2001

Mubarak discuses ME deterioration with Irish FM
Egyptian President Mubarak received Irish Foreign Minister Brian Cowen. Maher and Ireland's ambassador in Cairo Peter Gunning attended the meeting.
Egypt-Ireland, Politics, 9/11/2001

Two co-operation agreements between Syria, Turkey in the area of security, illegal migration
The Syrian minister of the Interior and his Turkish counterpart Rasheed Kazem Yjalaan on Monday and in the presence of members of the two delegations signed a security cooperation agreement between the two ministries provides for guaranteeing cooperation in the field of fighting the crime and criminals, organized crime and terrorism
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 9/11/2001

Miro confers with the Turkish minister of the Interior
The Syrian prime minister Muhammad Mustafa Miro on Monday evening received the Turkish minister of the Interior Rasheed Kazem Yujalaan and members of the accompanying delegation.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 9/11/2001

King Mohammed meets crown prince of Belgium
Morocco-Belgium, Politics, 9/11/2001

Mitchell urges to carry out his recommendations
He said contacts are underway among Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United States on ways to reactivate peace efforts and to halt deteriorating situation and carrying out Mitchell recommendations that would bring Israelis and Palestinians to the negotiations table.
Egypt-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 9/11/2001

Washington against buffer zones in Palestinian territories
In the face of escalating Palestinian- Israeli confrontation and the establishment by Israel of buffer zones around Palestinian territories, the US administration has expressed its objection to the Israeli plan for the establishment of buffer security zones outside the green light.
Palestine-USA, Politics, 9/11/2001

One Palestinian killed, many wounded by Israeli forces
News reports said that one member of the Palestinian security force Faeq Muhammad Abu Seyam was killed and other four were seriously wounded as a result of the Israeli forces bombardment of the headquarters of the Palestinian security force in Tammour town in Jenin district, while the houses of the Palestinian in Nablus and Rafah were also exposed to the fires of the Israeli tanks.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/11/2001

Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister in Morocco
Ukrainian deputy foreign minister, Vladimir Yeltchenko, arrived in Morocco Monday on a three-day work visit.
Morocco-Ukraine, Politics, 9/11/2001

Moussa condemns describing Palestinian resistance as violence
Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa condemned late Monday describing Palestinian resistance as acts of violence. In statements yesterday Moussa deemed such description very dangerous.
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 9/11/2001

Hizbullah and operations against Israel
The Jordanian weekly al-Hadath said in an analysis issued in its recent issue on Monday that more than one Arab and Western security department in Lebanon conveyed to Israel information saying that the Hizbullah is intending to carry out a huge operation or a series of operations against Israel in the nearby time.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 9/11/2001

Arab FMs urge world community to support Palestinians
The Arab Foreign Ministers adopted important resolutions at the conclusion of their two-day meetings in Cairo late Monday.
Regional, Politics, 9/11/2001

Differences on the meeting between Arafat and Peres
Nabil Abu Rudinah, the advisor for the chairman of the Palestinian Authority Yasser Arafat said on Monday that difference still exist between the Palestinian and Israeli sides on the place and the time of convening the expected meeting between the chairman of the Palestinian Authority Yasser Arafat and the Israeli foreign minister Shimon Peres.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/11/2001

AL-Hariri arrives in Damascus today
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 9/11/2001

Hizbullah and Jordan
The Jordanian weekly al- Majd said on Monday that the state of emergency and alert is prevailing all Jordanian security forces of fears of any acts, measures or supplies that might be carried out by internal or foreign sides to support al-Aqsa Intifada, especially the Lebanese Hizbullah party.
Jordan-Lebanon, Politics, 9/11/2001

Some 8 Iraqis killed, three wounded in American, British raids
The Iraqi news agency said on Monday that some 8 persons were killed and other three wounded in raids carried out by American and British planes on south Iraq on Sunday.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/11/2001

Libya denies attempts to own long- range missiles technology
A Libyan official on Sunday denied his country's any made attempt to obtain the long- range missiles technology.
Libya, Politics, 9/11/2001

Israeli plane violate the Yemeni airspace
A Yemeni paper has stated quoting well-informed security sources as saying that an Israeli plane has violated the Yemeni airspace on Friday in its way to Djibouti after passing in the airspace of Zaqar island and the coastal areas of Yemen.
Yemen-Israel, Politics, 9/11/2001

Delegations from the Kuwaiti Fund to visit Damascus
Technical delegations representing the Kuwaiti Fund for social and economic development will visit Syria very soon to study offering loans to Syria at a value estimated at USD 350 million to be distributed on the three coming years.
Syria-Kuwait, Politics, 9/11/2001

Egyptian society for UN supports Mubarak
Egypt, Politics, 9/11/2001

Saudi army chief cancels visit to Washington
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 9/11/2001

Hamas refuses any political settlement, contacts with Israel
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/11/2001

Israeli warplanes violate the Lebanese airspace
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 9/11/2001

Initiative on weapons of mass destruction
Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi Monday urged adopting the call launched annually by Egypt and Iran at the UN General Assembly on freeing the Mideast region from weapons of mass destruction.
Iran-Regional, Politics, 9/11/2001

Globalization presents rural women with new obstacles, challenges
Globalization presents women in rural areas with new opportunities as well as additional negative circumstances and limitations, according to a new report by Secretary-General Kofi Annan released Monday.
Regional, Politics, 9/11/2001

King Mohammed flies to Mauritania
King Mohammed VI left Tangiers this Monday for Mauritania, where he starts an official visit at the invitation of President Mouaouya Ould Sid Ahmed Taya.
Morocco-Mauritania, Politics, 9/10/2001

Al-Assad meets with Lebanese officials
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad at the Damascus's al-Shaab palace on Saturday received the Lebanese minister of information Ghazi al-Aridi and the secretary general of the Syrian- Lebanese higher council Nasri al-Khouri.
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 9/10/2001

Nine Israelis were killed, 40 wounded in Palestinian 'suicide' operations
In retaliation to the continued Israeli operations against the Palestinians, the Palestinian Intifada youths on Sunday carried out a series of suicide acts that resulted in killing or wounding tens of the Israelis.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/10/2001

Municipal elections in South Lebanon for the first time since 25 years
Lebanon, Politics, 9/10/2001

Because of acts violating the law, several Syrians were arrested
Syria, Politics, 9/10/2001

Syria, Lebanon sign information cooperation agreements
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 9/10/2001

WCAR Final Communique refers to hostility against Arabs
Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa Saturday said that the final communique of the World Conference Against Racism (WCAR) did not only refer to the anti-Semitic approaches but also to hostility against Arabs and Islam.
Regional, Politics, 9/10/2001

Durban's Final Communique backs Palestinians' rights to establish state, self-determination
The Third World Conference Against Racism (WCAR) wound up its meetings in Durban, South Africa after reaching a compromise on the slavery and Middle East issues.
Regional, Politics, 9/10/2001

Air flights between Kuwait, Sudan resumed
Sudan-Kuwait, Politics, 9/10/2001

Date, venue of Arafat's meeting with Peres not set yet
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher said Sunday that the date and the venue of Palestinian Leader Yasser Arafat's meeting with Israeli foreign Minister Shimon Peres have not been set yet.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/10/2001

A people's march in Cairo today in support of the Intifada
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 9/10/2001

Israel fails to deal with Aqsa Intifada
Israel has completely failed to deal with the Al-Aqsa Intifada, said Osama Al-Baz, Presidential Political Advisor, in an interview with the "Red Shadow" TV program Sunday.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 9/10/2001

Spanish opposition party leader in Morocco in November
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 9/10/2001

Arab League withdraws Sahara item from AL's report, after Morocco's protest
The Arab League on Sunday withdrew an item on the Moroccan Sahara issue from its Secretary General's report to the 116th session of its foreign ministers council, after Morocco vehemently protested the inclusion of the item.
Morocco-Regional, Politics, 9/10/2001

An Iranian parliamentary delegation in the UAE
The speaker of the federal national council in the United Arab Emirates UAE Muhammad Khaleifah al-Habtour has met with an Iranian parliamentary delegation currently visiting the United Arab Emirates UAE. This meeting which is considered the first parliamentary bilateral meeting between the two countries, reflects the state of detente in the relations between the two countries.
United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 9/10/2001

The US obstructs Syrian request on Iraq
The United Arab Emirates UAE daily al-Bayan issued on Saturday said that the US is obstructing a Syrian request submitted to the UN which provides for permitting civil Syrian air flights to Iraq.
Syria-USA, Politics, 9/10/2001

AL to try Israeli war criminals
Regional-Israel, Politics, 9/10/2001

Arab foreign ministers agree to important measures
Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa said that the Arab Foreign Ministers approved a number of measures on the dangerous conditions in the Palestinian territories.
Regional, Politics, 9/10/2001

Bin Aleazer to visit Washington
Israel-USA, Politics, 9/10/2001

Al-Assad to visit Yemen
The Syrian foreign minister Farouk al-Shara has announced that President Bashar al-Assad will pay a visit to Yemen in the second half of September.
Syria-Yemen, Politics, 9/10/2001

Italy calls EU to normalize relations with Libya
Italy on Sunday called on its partners in the European Union to initiate normalization of relations with Libya
Libya-Italy, Politics, 9/10/2001

Egyptian-Palestinian-Jordanian meeting
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmad Maher said that the two-hour tripartite ministerial meeting, which was held yesterday was part of coordination among Egypt, Jordan and Palestine.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 9/10/2001

Yemeni refugees return back to their country
The Qatari daily al-Rayah issued on Saturday said that Yemeni military men who were asylum seekers in Syria will return back very soon to their country in response to the initiative proposed by the Yemeni leadership and its welcome to the return back of all military men who left Yemen following the war of the Summer of 1994 to re- separate the two parts of Yemen. The attempts was a complete failure.
Yemen-Syria, Politics, 9/10/2001

Egypt calls for backing UN development activities
Meeting of the executive council of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) dedicated to discuss its budget and assess its financial status is scheduled to start Monday at the UN headquarters in New York.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 9/10/2001


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