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U.N general assembly chairman meets Moroccan fm
Morocco, Politics, 11/17/2001

Chirac to visit Algeria
Algeria-France, Politics, 11/17/2001

Malaysia's prime minister for linking the US led war against terrorism to Israel, rather than Islamic states
Malaysia's prime minister Mahateir Muhammad has called for linking the war led by the US against terrorism to Israel, rather than the Islamic states.
Regional-Malaysia, Politics, 11/17/2001

Hizbullah party refuses American proposals
The secretary general of the Hizbullah party Hassan Nasrullah has disclosed that the party has refused American proposals sent through mediators following the incidents of September 11.
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 11/17/2001

One Palestinian killed by the Israelis, Clashes in Jerusalem, Ramullah
The Palestinians have defied the Israeli measures as thousands of them performed Friday prayers in the first day of the fasting month of Ramadan.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/17/2001

The Lebanese- European partnership
In the context of preparations to complete the Association agreement between Lebanon and Europe next week according to the promise given by the German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, the Lebanese prime minister Rafiq al-Hariri met with the British ambassador in Beirut and handed him a message to the government of Britain asking backing and support to Lebanon in this regard.
Lebanon-European Union, Politics, 11/17/2001

Al-Shara returns back from New York
Syria's foreign minister Farouk al-Shara on Friday returned back from New York after he presided over the Syrian delegation to the 56th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Syria, Politics, 11/17/2001

Sudan's foreign minister welcomes UN lifted sanctions against his country
The Sudanese foreign minister Mustafa Othman Ismael on Thursday evening welcomed lifting UN sanctions on his country and called in the international organization to reconsider the sanctions already imposed on other countries including Iraq and Libya.
Sudan-USA, Politics, 11/17/2001

Egyptian- Chinese contacts for arrangements to Mubarak's visit
Intensive contacts are being made with Peking to set a date for a forthcoming visit to President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt for China. Well-informed Diplomatic sources expected this visit to be made during the second half of January, 2002.
Egypt-China, Politics, 11/17/2001

European Troika delegation arrives in Cairo
The European troika delegation led by Belgian Premier Guy Verhofstadt, whose country holds the current rotating presidency of the EU, arrived in Cairo late Friday on a two-day visit to Egypt.
Egypt-European Union, Politics, 11/17/2001

Security Council members call on Ethiopia, Eritrea to be more flexible in peace process
UN Security Council members called on Ethiopia and Eritrea to resolve all outstanding issues between them, asking the two neighbors to use a more flexible approach to the peace process with a view towards strengthening the significant progress made so far and improving their relations.
Ethiopia-Eritrea, Politics, 11/17/2001

French people support Egypt more than Israel
A recent public opinion poll showed that Egypt obtained a positive view of 46% of the French people-equal with Morocco-while Israel secured the support of only 44%.
Regional-France, Politics, 11/17/2001

Public opinion anger pushes Ms. Mitterrand to return home
With the growing anger of the Moroccan public opinion, Ms. Danielle Mitterrand, chairwoman of the France Libertes Foundation, was compelled to cut her planned visit to the Moroccan southern city of Laayoune and returned to France.
Morocco, Politics, 11/17/2001

Al-Shara reviews with Straw developments, conditions in the Palestinian territories
Syria-UK, Politics, 11/16/2001

UAE approves to host Afghani factions meeting
United Arab Emirates-Afghanistan, Politics, 11/16/2001

Chinese parliamentary delegation arrives in Tunisia
Tunisia-China, Politics, 11/16/2001

The EU is in a ME tour
Regional-European Union, Politics, 11/16/2001

Morocco will Spare no Effort to Settle Artificial Sahara Conflict, FM
Morocco, Politics, 11/16/2001

Al-Jazira TV correspondent detained mistakenly in Texas
The FBI said on Thursday that a correspondent for the Qatari al-Jazira TV was detained temporarily at an American airport because of a mistake in defining his identity and was released later.
Qatar-USA, Politics, 11/16/2001

The US interrogates two Somalis over links to financing al-Qaida organization
The American authorities have accused two emigrants of Somali origins of running foreign financial transfers, illegally that helped to finance the al-Qaida organization of Osama Bin Laden.
Somalia-USA, Politics, 11/16/2001

Moroccan premier winds up visit to Malaysia
Moroccan Premier Abderrahmane Youssoufi wound up Thursday an official visit to Malaysia at the invitation of Malaysian peer, Mohamed Mahathir.
Morocco-Malaysia, Politics, 11/16/2001

Iranian, US co-operation
Iran-USA, Politics, 11/16/2001

Jordan and Chirac's call to bring together, the Palestinians and the Israelis
Jordan-France, Politics, 11/16/2001

A new US strategy in the Middle East
The New York Times issued on Thursday quoted high ranking American officials as saying that the US secretary of state Colin Powell will next Monday deliver a speech before the UN general assembly in which he will speak about a new US strategy on the Middle East and the resumption of the Palestinian- Israeli negotiations with the aim of establishing the Palestinian state.
Palestine-USA, Politics, 11/16/2001

EU Middle East Tour: 16-19 November 2001
The Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt and the President of the European Commission Prodi are undertaking a tour of the Middle East as part of the European Union's constant efforts to bring peace to the region.
Regional-European Union, Politics, 11/16/2001

UN urged halting the Israeli aggression, one Palestinian killed, 27 wounded in Israel's breaking of Khan Younis
Despite the international calls to Israel to pullout its forces from the Palestinian territories it recently broke in, the Israeli forces continued acts of breaking in, assassination and killing and this resulted in killing one person and tens of wounded in the aggression against Khan Younis and Rafah.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/16/2001

The USA and Iraq's oil
The US imports of the Iraqi crude oil reached standard figures of 1.247 million barrels every day during last September.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/16/2001

Real terrorism is committed by Israel
Egyptian Parliamentary Speaker Ahmed Fathi Sorour said the real terrorism was what has been practiced by Israel against the unarmed Palestinians who have got the right to resist this occupation.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 11/15/2001

Al-Fahoum expects Arafat to visit Syria very soon
Palestine-Syria, Politics, 11/15/2001

Bar Association tries Sharon
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 11/15/2001

Algerian president receives Moroccan interior minister
Algerian president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, received on Thursday Moroccan interior minister, Driss Jettou.
Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 11/15/2001

A spanish socialist leader urges Madrid to choose between a stable Morocco and a belligerent Polisario
Chairman of the Canary Socialist Party and senator of the autonomous community of the Canary islands, Jeronimo Saavedra, urged the Spanish central government to clarify once and for all its stand on the Sahara issue.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 11/15/2001

Islamic forces to be sent to Afghanistan for peace keeping
Regional-Afghanistan, Politics, 11/15/2001

A European delegation in the region tomorrow
Regional-European Union, Politics, 11/15/2001

The Jordanian al- Ayan council to be formed next week
High ranking Jordanian sources said that the formation of the new Jordanian al-Ayan council ( Upper house) will be announced next week, noting that the council will include 52 figures, a number which is equal to half members of the Jordanian Parliament, according to the constitution in Jordan..
Jordan, Politics, 11/15/2001

Mubarak warns against the consequences of the situation
President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt has warned against the consequences of the continued conditions in the Middle East region, stressing that if the ME peace process has not an outlet this will threaten the security and stability in the region
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 11/15/2001

Moroccan fm meets Spanish peer in New York
Moroccan minister of foreign affairs and cooperation, Mohamed Benaissa, held on Wednesday at the United Nations headquarters a meeting with Spanish peer, Josep Pique.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 11/15/2001

Moroccan minister dismayed at Spain's suspension of labor agreement
Moroccan labor, vocational training, social development and solidarity minister, Abbas El Fassi, said he was dismayed by Spain's decision to suspend a Moroccan-Spanish labor agreement.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 11/15/2001

Mubarak warns against dire consequences of failure to make peace
The Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak yesterday asserted that Egypt was a stalwart of peace and development, indicating that Cairo has never been in the business of warmongering.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 11/15/2001

Seven Palestinians wounded in the Israeli bombardment in Khan Younis
The Israeli aggression against the Palestinians continued on Wednesday.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/15/2001

Maher addresses 56th UNGA session
The political settlement of the Question of Palestine, which is the core of the Arab-Israeli conflict, requires a clear Israeli will to desist from its continued occupation of the Arab land, said Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher on Wednesday.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 11/15/2001

Egypt will go on with its plans for peace, development
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said on Wednesday that Egypt is proceeding with its plans for peace and development.
Egypt, Politics, 11/15/2001

Reaching just settlement to ME requires establishment of Palestinian state
Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa returns to Cairo on Saturday from New York after attending the new session of the United Nations General Assembly and an Arab-European session.
Regional, Politics, 11/15/2001

Moroccan fm renews morocco's adherence to UN framework agreement on Sahara
Moroccan minister of foreign affairs and cooperation, Mohamed Benaissa, renewed in New York on Tuesday to The United Nations secretary general, Kofi Annan, Morocco's adherence to the UN draft framework agreement as a basis for negotiations.
Morocco, Politics, 11/15/2001

Libya joins nuclear tests banning treaty
The Libyan foreign minister Abdul Rahman Shalqam has announced Libya's joining to the treaty of total banning of nuclear tests.
Libya, Politics, 11/15/2001

Spanish authorities arrested 11 persons, suspected to have links to al-Qaida
The Spanish authorities have announced it arrested 11 persons on Tuesday under suspicion that they have links to al-Qaida organization led by Osama Bin Laden.
Regional-Spain, Politics, 11/15/2001

UN secretary general recommends technical extension of MINURSO mandate
The United Nations secretary general, Kofi Annan, proposed Wednesday the Security Council to authorize a two month technical extension of the mandate of MINURSO (French acronym for UN mission supervising the holding of a referendum in the Sahara).
Morocco, Politics, 11/15/2001

Ethiopia closes Somali companies
The Ethiopian police said on Wednesday that it has closed branches for five Somali companies which make financial transfers sent by local citizens from their friends or relatives abroad.
Somalia-Ethiopia, Politics, 11/15/2001

Guinea Bissau backs moroccan identity of sahara
President of Guinea Bissau, Koumba Yala, has expressed backing to Morocco's stand regarding the Sahara and renewed backing to Moroccans friends, saying he will never forget the assistance Morocco extended his country in its liberation struggle.
Morocco-Guinea-Bissau, Politics, 11/15/2001

Arab concerns over the after war against Taliban
Regional-USA, Politics, 11/15/2001

Peres: Israel has enough reasons to end the crisis with the Palestinians
The Israeli foreign minister Shemon Peres has stressed that the US did not propose solutions to the Israeli and Palestinian sides in order to end the Israeli- Palestinian conflict.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/15/2001

Maghreban follow-up committee meets in Algiers
The follow-up committee of the Arab Maghreb Union (UMA) held its 38th session in Tangiers Wednesday at ministerial level, to prepare for the meeting of the foreign ministers' council.
Maghreb, Politics, 11/15/2001

UN calls for immediate halting of the Israeli violation in south Lebanon
The personal envoy for the UN Secretary general to south Lebanon Steven De Mistora observed more Israeli violations to the Lebanese sovereignty.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 11/15/2001

A message from Sudanese President to President al-Assad
Syria-Sudan, Politics, 11/14/2001

Palestinian source denies order to close Palestinian organizations offices in Damascus
Syria-Palestine, Politics, 11/14/2001

Jordanians detained over organizing a pro-Intifada demonstration released
Jordan, Politics, 11/14/2001

Al- Hariri arrives today in Germany
Lebanon-Germany, Politics, 11/14/2001

Maghreban follow-up committee meets in Algiers
Maghreb, Politics, 11/14/2001

Belgian aid to Algerian floods victims
Algeria-Belgium, Politics, 11/14/2001

UAE President confers with Chirac
President of the United Arab Emirates UAE Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahyan has called on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi during his meeting with the French President Jacques Chirac for the need of finding out an international balance to fighting terrorism and not to ignore the Israeli terrorism against the Palestinian people in the occupied territories.
United Arab Emirates-France, Politics, 11/14/2001

Israel rejects UN call to leave Palestinian areas
Israel said yesterday its forces would remain in two Palestinian-ruled West Bank areas despite a demand by the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council for a pullout.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/14/2001

Al-Assad meets with French parliamentary delegation
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday at the Damascus al-Shaab palace received the chairman of the foreign relations committee at the French national society and members of the accompanying delegation.
Syria-France, Politics, 11/14/2001

Al-Shara confers win New York with Vedrine, Kharazi, Larsen, Solana
The Syrian foreign minister Farouk al-Shara on Tuesday continued his meetings and contacts in New York. On Tuesday morning al-Shara met with the French foreign minister Hubert vedrine in the presence of the Syrian delegation charge de affairs to the UN Faisal Miqdad, the French foreign ministry spokesman and the advisor for the French Foreign minister.
Syria-Regional, Politics, 11/14/2001

Blair: the West must have good relations with Syria, Iran
The British prime minister Tony Blair on Monday evening stressed the importance of the West's relations with Syria and Iran. He said there should be good relations with Iran and Syria if the question of the region is intended to be dealt with in the framework of vast efforts to achieve peace.
Syria-UK, Politics, 11/14/2001

Israeli forces continues breaking into Palestinian villages
The Israeli forces continued its policy in breaking into the Palestinian villages in killing the Palestinian national cadres and demolishing the agricultural lands and demolishing houses. The Palestinian woman Wafa Nasif was killed on Tuesday in her house by an israeli bullet in Toulkarem.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/14/2001

Coordination meeting for the Gulf foreign ministers
The foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members states held a consultation and coordination meeting in New York on the sideline of the current UN General Assembly in which they discussed regional and international incidents and developments and their reflections on the countries of the GCC member states and on the Arab and Islamic nations.
Gulf, Politics, 11/14/2001

American envoy in Khartoum
The special American envoy for peace in Sudan John Danfourth met on Tuesday in Khartoum with the advisor of the Sudanese President for peace affairs Dr. Ghazi Salah Eddine al- Attabani and with the Sudanese vice- President Mousa Mashar.
Sudan-USA, Politics, 11/14/2001

Maher calls for an international conference to discuss the issue of terrorism
The Egyptian foreign minister Ahmad Maher has stressed that terrorism lists issued recently by the American administration are only obligatory for the US and Egypt is only committed to the UN Security Council resolutions concerning terrorism.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 11/14/2001

Israeli warplanes violate the Lebanese airspace
The Israeli warplanes on Tuesday continued its violation of the Lebanese airspace and sovereignty and broke the sound barrier over the capital Beirut.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 11/14/2001

Moroccan figures opposed to MS Mitterrand's visit to Laayoune
Several Moroccan figures have voiced opposition to the visit by former French first lady, Danielle Mitterrand, to the southern city of Laayoune and denounced her hostility regarding Morocco's territorial integrity.
Morocco, Politics, 11/14/2001

Morocco, Malaysia agree to foster cooperation in air transport and IT
Morocco and Malaysia signed in Kuala Lumpur Tuesday two agreements to cooperate in the fields of air transport and new information technologies.
Morocco-Malaysia, Politics, 11/14/2001

King Mohammed sends message to UAE president
United Arab Emirates-Morocco, Politics, 11/13/2001

Mubarak, Chirac press conference
The Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak reiterated his warning that more ferocious generations of terrorists will be groomed if the Middle East cause remains unresolved.
Egypt-France, Politics, 11/13/2001

Mubarak to reporters: Talks with Chirac to deal with ways of pushing forward Palestinian cause
On his way back home after two visits to the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, President Mubarak said the US administration was fully satisfied with Egyptian role in combating terrorism, the president said Egypt supports war against terrorism by all means adding that Egypt in its moves is motivated by the interests of the people.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 11/13/2001

King Mohammed holds phone talks with Algerian president
Morocco's King Mohammed VI held on Monday phone talks with Algerian president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 11/13/2001

UN Security Council calls on Israel to pullout from all Palestinian territories
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 11/13/2001

Al-Assad gets phone call from Chirac on campaign to fight terrorism
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Monday received a telephone call from the French President Jacques Chirac during which talks dealt with the visit the French President will hold to Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in order to discuss the international campaign against terrorism and the French move to this effect.
Syria-France, Politics, 11/13/2001

Overwhelming support for Egyptian plan on Palestinian rights
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 11/13/2001

Morocco renews resolve to carry on full cooperation for settlement of Sahara issue
Morocco, which has accepted the UN framework agreement as a basis for negotiation, is resolved to continue to fully cooperate with the United Nations secretary general, his special envoy and the Security council to reach a fair, peaceful and lasting settlement to the Sahara issue.
Morocco, Politics, 11/13/2001

Mubarak, Chirac underline the need for solving Palestinain cause
Egypt-France, Politics, 11/13/2001

Syrian, American differences over the position of the Hizbullah party
An official US source has stated that Syria and the USA differed on Sunday concerning the position of the Hizbullah Party as Syria stressed the need of not classifying this party as a terrorist organization.
Syria-USA, Politics, 11/13/2001

A.I. notes number of palestinians killed more than doubled since sept.11
The weekly toll of Palestinians killed has more than doubled since last September 11, said human rights advocacy association "Amnesty International" in a report tiled "Broken lives: a year of intifada"
Palestine, Politics, 11/13/2001

Somali President and al-Barakat group
The Somali president Abdul Qasem Salad Hassan has stated he considers the Somali al-Barakat group innocent from accusations addressed to it by the USA to transfer profits to al-Qaida organization, led by Osama Bin Laden, until the contrary ( al-Barakat to be found not innocent) is proved.
Somalia-USA, Politics, 11/13/2001

French FM reviews with 14 EU counterparts, Powel, ME conditions
Regional, Politics, 11/13/2001

Al-Hariri's statement to Le Figaro
The Lebanese prime minister Rafiq al-Hariri said that the " Arab street" is boiling because of what is taking place in the West Bank and Gaza, rather than because of what is taking place in Afghanistan.
Regional-USA, Politics, 11/13/2001

Three Israeli soldiers expected to have died
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 11/13/2001

The Arab summit to be held in Beirut on March 30- 31
News reports have stressed that an initial date was set for convening the next Arab summit in Beirut on March 30 and 31.
Lebanon-Regional, Politics, 11/13/2001

Egypt, Bahrain boost media cooperation
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak received on Monday afternoon at the Presidential Palace Nabil Bin Yakoub, Bahraini Minister of Information, who is currently visiting Cairo.
Egypt-Bahrain, Politics, 11/13/2001

Arafat welcomes New Zealand proposal
New Zealand's foreign minister said on Monday that the chairman of the Palestinian Authority Yasser Arafat welcomed New Zealand's proposal to send peace keeping forces to the occupied Palestinian territories when a peace agreement is reached between the Palestinians and Israel.
Palestine-New Zealand, Politics, 11/13/2001

The US is not pleased with Yemen
Yemen-USA, Politics, 11/13/2001

Clashes continue between the Israeli forces, Palestinians
The Israeli forces on Monday continued their attacks at Palestinian villages and cities and three Palestinians were killed by the Israeli bullets. The Palestinians retaliated by attacking Israeli patrols and settlements.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/13/2001

Al-Shara confers with Sabri, Moratinos
The Syrian foreign minister Farouk al-Shara at the headquarters of the Syrian permanent mission in New York met with the Iraqi foreign minister Naji Sabri al-Hadeithi and discussions dealt with issues scheduled at the agenda of the UN General Assembly and bilateral relations between the two states.
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 11/13/2001

A new date for Arafat's visit to Damascus expected to be fixed
Palestine-Syria, Politics, 11/13/2001

Moroccan media, associations lash out at Mrs Mitterrand's hostile stand towards Morocco's territorial integrity
Several Moroccan newspapers and associations have lashed out at Mrs Mitterrand, spouse of the late French president Francois Mitterand, for her hostile stand regarding Morocco's territorial integrity.
Morocco, Politics, 11/13/2001

Bush to meet with Arafat in due time
The US secretary of state Colin Powell has announced that US President George Bush will be meeting with the Palestinian President Yasser Arafat at the suitable time " when we achieve a progress in solving the crisis between the Israelis and the Palestinians." On Sunday Powell met with Arafat and with the Israeli foreign minister Shemon Peres.
Palestine-USA, Politics, 11/13/2001

ADC objects to new rule eliminating attorney-client confidentiality
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) objects new rules issued by the Justice Department that allow for government agents to eavesdrop on all communications between some detainees in custody and their attorneys.
Regional-USA, Politics, 11/13/2001

Morocco, France cooperate in struggle against unhealthy housing
Morocco and France will enhance their cooperation in matters of urban development and struggle against unhealthy housing under a protocol of agreement signed here Monday.
Morocco-France, Politics, 11/13/2001

Morocco, Belgium renew accord on teaching of Arabic to Belgium-settled Moroccans
Morocco and Belgium renewed the cooperation accord on the teaching of the Arabic language and Moroccan culture to the children of the Moroccan community settled in Belgium.
Morocco-Belgium, Politics, 11/13/2001

Egypt, UAE focused interests on Arab, Islamic issues
The United Arab Emirates UAE foreign minister Rashed Abdullah has underlined the importance of the talks held by President of the United Arab Emirates UAE Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahyan with President Muhammad Hosni Mubarak of Egypt on Saturday in Cairo, noting that these talks fall in the course of the two countries ' interests in what is taking place in the Arab and Islamic worlds.
Egypt-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 11/12/2001

King Fahd gets message from king Mohammed
Saudi Arabia-Morocco, Politics, 11/12/2001

Al-Hariri to visit Germany
Lebanon-Germany, Politics, 11/12/2001

Moroccan premier on official visit to Malaysia
Morocco-Malaysia, Politics, 11/12/2001

Al-Qaddafi confers with Mandella
Libya-south Africa, Politics, 11/12/2001

Arafat meets with Belin
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/12/2001

Libya, EU for boosting bilateral relations
Libya-European Union, Politics, 11/12/2001

Arab leaders cable condolences to Algerian President on floods victims
Algeria-Regional, Politics, 11/12/2001

Israeli minister and the Doha conference
Regional-Israel, Politics, 11/12/2001

Nuseibah: all has to honor the Jewish links to Jerusalem
Palestine, Politics, 11/12/2001

Mubarak, Chirac press conference
President Hosni Mubarak reiterated his warning that more ferocious generations of terrorists will be groomed if the Middle East cause remains unresolved.
Egypt-France, Politics, 11/12/2001

Talks with Chirac to deal with ways of pushing forward Palestinian cause
On his way back home after two successful visits to the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, President Mubarak said the US administration was fully satisfied with Egyptian role in combating terrorism, the president said Egypt supports war against terrorism by all means adding that Egypt in its moves is motivated by the interests of the people.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 11/12/2001

Chirac: cooperation with Egypt maintained in all fields
French President Jacques Chirac highlighted continued coordination and cooperation between France and Egypt in all fields, hailing the deeply-rooted ties between both countries.
Egypt-France, Politics, 11/12/2001

An emergency meeting for the Algerian government
Algerian prime minister Ali Bin Fles has summoned his government for an emergency meeting on Sunday after the floods invading the country resulted in killing 300 persons and displacing almost 5500 families.
Algeria, Politics, 11/12/2001

Mubarak, Kuwaiti Crown Prince stress necessity of combating all terrorism
"Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Kuwaiti Deputy Emir, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Sheikh Saa'd AL-Abdullah held a tete-a-tete session of talks during which they discussed various issues of mutual concern," said Egyptian Information Minister Safwat EL-Sherif.
Egypt-Kuwait, Politics, 11/12/2001

Bin laden did not deny nor admit involvement in September attacks
Osama Bin Laden who admitted on Saturday he has biological and nuclear weapons and he is ready to use them if the US will use its chemical and biological weapons against Afghanistan, refused to disclose the source of this weapons.
Regional, Politics, 11/12/2001

Resistance against occupation isn't terrorism
An Arab member to Israeli Knesset said that the Knesset's decision stripping him of parliamentary immunity is part of Israeli right wing to impose hegemony on power in Israel.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/12/2001

Tunisian opposition welcomes revision of the constitution
The Tunisian opposition parties have welcomed the announcement made by the Algerian President Zein al-Abidin Bin Ali to make constitutional reforms on the political and parliamentary Statute in the country in a speech he made last week on the occasion of the 14th anniversary of assuming power in Tunisia.
Tunisia, Politics, 11/12/2001

Consultation for a new Syrian government finalized
The Lebanese magazine al-Sheraa has stated that consultation made by the Syrian leadership to form a new Syrian government are in its last phase.
Syria, Politics, 11/12/2001

Sahara: The United States backs Baker's efforts
The United States backs efforts by the UN secretary General's personal envoy for the Sahara, James Baker, the US ambassador in Rabat, Ms Margaret Tutwiler said in an interview published on Sunday by "Al Alam" daily.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 11/12/2001

Israeli forces incurred in Beit Hanoun, bombards Rafah
The israeli forces incurred in Beit Hanoun in Gaza and leveled vast areas of lands and destroyed houses and burnt agricultural yields.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/12/2001

Maher's address to UN fouses on peace process
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmad Maher leaves Cairo for New York tomorrow Tuesday to attend the 56th session of UN General Assembly.
Egypt, Politics, 11/12/2001

Morocco's fm meets world leaders in New York
Moroccan minister of foreign affairs and cooperation, Mohamed Benaissa, who is taking part in the United Nations general assembly proceedings, held on Saturday a series of talks with several world leaders present in New York.
Morocco, Politics, 11/12/2001

Saudi- French agreement supporting the foundation of the Palestinian state
The Saudi daily al-Watan said that there is a French- Saudi agreement to halt the Israeli aggressions against the Palestinians and convening serious negotiations between the two sides that will be conducive to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
Saudi Arabia-France, Politics, 11/12/2001

Mousa highlights AL interests
The secretary general of the Arab league Amre Mousa has stressed that the AL gives priority and utmost interest to the Arab- israeli conflict, the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories and means of fighting international terrorism.
Regional, Politics, 11/12/2001

American security delegation in a secret visit to Yemen
The Saudi daily Okaz said on its Sunday's issue that an American security delegation in currently in Sanaa to hold talks with the Yemeni officials on security co-ordination between the two countries, and this will be in preparation to sign an agreement within weeks.
Yemen-USA, Politics, 11/12/2001

Mandella concludes visit to Saudi Arabia
Former South Africa's President Nelson Mandella on Sunday concluded a visit to Saudi Arabia lasted for five days.
Saudi Arabia-South Africa, Politics, 11/12/2001

Morocco's early ratification of nuclear treaty, proof of good-will, says fm
Morocco was among the first countries to sign and ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), administering the proof of its good will to implement its principles and objectives, said here Sunday Moroccan minister of foreign affairs and cooperation, Mohamed Benaissa.
Morocco, Politics, 11/12/2001

International community condemns Israeli practices
United Nations' General Assembly UNGA passed a number of annual resolutions that condemn the Israeli practices against the unarmed Palestinian. The resolutions also call for a just solution for the Palestinian refugees.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/12/2001

US department announces longer visa waits for Arabs
The State Department has announced that it would slow the process for granting visas to young men from Arab and Muslim nations in an effort to prevent terrorist attacks.
Regional-USA, Politics, 11/12/2001

Euro-mediterranean partnership committee meets in Marrakesh
The Standing committee for Euro-Mediterranean partnership is holding a plenary session in Marrakesh this Nov. 11-12 under the topic "towards 2010, the Mediterranean, a space for Euro-Mediterranean cooperation and partnership."
Regional-European Union, Politics, 11/12/2001

New party holds constitutive assembly, elects temporary chairman
A new party, "Citizen forces," held its constitutive assembly here Saturday and elected Abderrahmane Lahjouji, former chairman of the Moroccan employers' association (CGEM), as its temporary chairman, pending the party's first national congress next March.
Morocco, Politics, 11/12/2001

Turkish security delegation visits Washington
Turkey-USA, Politics, 11/12/2001


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