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Al-Assad confers with Kuwaiti official on bilateral, regional developments
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Saturday at al-Rawda palace received the secretary of the Kuwaiti nation's council and the chairman of the Kuwaiti- Syrian friendship association Mubarak al-Khareinj and members of the accompanying delegation.
Syria-Kuwait, Politics, 12/1/2001

Maher: US use of power against Iraq will be a mistake
Egypt-Iraq, Politics, 12/1/2001

King Mohammed meets outgoing UN representative for the Sahara
Morocco, Politics, 12/1/2001

Yemeni President confers with Schroeder
Yemen-Germany, Politics, 12/1/2001

Lebanon warns against fencing al-Khajar town
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 12/1/2001

French President: Maghreban union, an inevitable process
The Arab Maghreb Union (UMA) is an inevitable and desired process all its member countries, French President Jacques Chirac said Saturday here.
Maghreb-France, Politics, 12/1/2001

Maghreban Union Joins World Organization for Emigrants
Maghreb, Politics, 12/1/2001

Arab contacts on American threats against Iraq
Arab League-Secretary General Amr Moussa is making contacts with a number of Arab officials for consultations on the American threats to strike at Iraq.
Regional-Iraq, Politics, 12/1/2001

Egypt opposes any military strike against Arab states
Egypt has long repeated that it does not accept any military strikes against any Arab state, a matter that should be avoided by the US, said Maher.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 12/1/2001

On possible American strikes against Iraq
The al-Khaleij daily issued in Sharja on Friday quoted a Syrian diplomatic sources as saying that any strikes to be directed against Iraq might result in a regional tension.
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 12/1/2001

Blair refuses calls to launch military operations against Iraq
The British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Friday refused calls made by the opposition British Conservatives party leader Ian Smith to approve launching military acts against Iraq.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 12/1/2001

France opposes striking Iraq
The French defense minister Allen Richard has renewed France's rejection to a possible attack against Iraq, considering such an operation as very damaging.
Iraq-France, Politics, 12/1/2001

Turkish preparations of possible US attacks against Iraq
Press sources said on Friday that Turkish technical officials held technical talks with Kurds officials from North Iraq in order to define places for installing tents to refugees that are expected to flow to the area following a possible military attack against Iraq.
Iraq-Turkey, Politics, 12/1/2001

US Close consultations with Egypt on issue of Iraq
During their new conference, US Secretary of state Colin Powell described as strong the Egyptian-US relations.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 12/1/2001

Kuwait and striking Iraq
News reports in Kuwait quoted British diplomatic sources as saying that the British prime minister Tony Blair and his foreign minister Jacque Straw told the Kuwaiti acting foreign minister Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah during their recent meeting with him that any military strike against Iraq will be painful and effective as well as differ from previous strikes.
Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 12/1/2001

EU calls lifting siege imposed on Palestinians, resort to negotiations
The European Union has called for ending the siege imposed by Israel on the Palestinian people and to resort to negotiations, unconditionally.
Palestine-European Union, Politics, 12/1/2001

Israeli forces broke into Jenin, Khan Younis, Beit Lahia, 8 children wounded
The Israeli forces on Friday broke into Jenin and its camp and re-occupied vast areas of the city which fall under the Palestinian Authority (PA) rule. Areas the Israeli forces already pulled out from on Sunday.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/1/2001

Three points conducive to settle Palestinian question
Egypt has identified three points as conducive to the settlement of the Palestinian question.
Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 12/1/2001

Muscat summit studies a plan to withstand the distortion campaign of Arab and Muslims image
The Minister of information in the United Arab Emirates UAE Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed al-Nahyan said he had submitted during the meeting of the foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council GCC in Muscat a comprehensive media strategic plan and a report to withstand the campaign aiming at distorting the image of Islam in the western mass media.
Regional-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 12/1/2001

Italian party for strengthening relations with the Arab states
The Italian opposition " Leftist Democrats" has called for strengthening relations with the Arab states and with the Islamic world for the interests of peace in the world. The said party expressed support for the foundation of an independent Palestinian state.
Regional-Italy, Politics, 12/1/2001

US to go ahead with missile deal with Egypt
The US administration Thursday night said it will go ahead in selling anti-ship missiles to Egypt, despite efforts by pro-Israeli circles to block the deal.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 12/1/2001

Burns reaffirms US commitment to ME peace process
US Assistant Secretary of State William Burns said his talks with President Mubarak were constructive and the United States is committed to the Middle East peace process and cementing the cease-fire between the Palestinian and Israeli sides to put an end to the acts of violence.
Regional-USA, Politics, 12/1/2001

Maher underlines difference between terrorism and resistance
Maher underlined the importance of differentiating between terrorism and resistance of occupation.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 12/1/2001

US Administration respond to Egypt's demand for accelerating economic aid
US President George Bush has received a verbal message from President Mubarak. The message was conveyed by Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher during his meeting with Condoleeza Rice, the National Security Advisor at the end of his visit to Washington and before his travel to New York.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 12/1/2001

Egypt to participate in OSCE meeting
Egypt will participate in the ninth meeting of the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), due in Bucharest on December 3-4.
Egypt-European Union, Politics, 12/1/2001

US ships in the sea of Oman to prevent al-Qaida members fleeing
An official at the US defense department said on Friday that American naval ship are in monitoring operations in the Sea of Oman in order to prevent terrorists from al-Qaida organization from fleeing via the sea from Afghanistan.
Regional-Afghanistan, Politics, 12/1/2001

Egypt is not pushing specific group to power in Afghanistan
Egypt on Thursday denied reports claiming it was trying to push a specific group to power in Afghanistan, in the post-Taliban phase.
Egypt-Afghanistan, Politics, 12/1/2001

US not entitled to accuse any Arab country of terrorism
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 11/30/2001

France's Chirac in Morocco Saturday
Morocco-France, Politics, 11/30/2001

Damascus: summoning on Qaddoura to witness in Seif's case
Judge Jasem Muhammad Jasem on Wednesday approved the request of the defendant lawyer in the case of the Syrian member of parliament Riyadh Seif who is accused of changing the constitution by illegal ways and provoking sectarianism
Syria, Politics, 11/30/2001

Bahrain: Two opposition Islamists in a political society leadership
Two former opposition Islamists, members in the executive bureau of the Islamic national reconciliation society on Wednesday evening met in the first meeting for the founding members after the society was officially declared on the 7th of the current month November.
Bahrain, Politics, 11/30/2001

Some 70 persons detained in east Algeria
The Algerian security forces arrested 70 persons following the series of attacks against the citizens of Annaba province to the east of Algeria since the beginning of the current month of Ramadan.
Algeria, Politics, 11/30/2001

Sudan lifts censorship from most of its papers
Press-men on Thursday announced lifting censorship from most of the 16 Sudanese dailies as well as abrogating publications restrictions for the first time since two years.
Sudan, Politics, 11/30/2001

Saddam Hussein renews his proposal to maintain a dialogue with Iraqi Kurds
The Iraqi President Saddam Hussein has renewed his proposal to maintain a dialogue with the Kurds in Northern Iraq, the area which is out of the control of Baghdad since the end of the second Gulf war ( the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait) in 1991.
Iraq, Politics, 11/30/2001

Saudi- Jordanian warning against targeting any Arab state
Diplomatic sources in al-Riyadh said that the Saudi and Jordanian sides studied seriously the discussions the Jordanian King Abdullah II held on Wednesday evening in al-Riyadh with the Saudi King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz during the quick visit the King held to al-Riyadh, the possibilities of the US striking Arab states after Afghanistan.
Saudi Arabia-Jordan, Politics, 11/30/2001

Kurdish official denies clashes with 'Jund al-Islam'
The representative of the Kurdistani national federation led by Jalal al-Talibani in Ankara, denied news reports which indicated the occurrence of intensive clashes between " Jund al-Islam" and forces of the " National federation" near the city of Halabja in north Iraq.
Iraq, Politics, 11/30/2001

Rabat will not accept to open a new page with Spain unless Madrid takes Moroccan issues seriously
Morocco will not accept to open a new page with Spain unless Madrid takes Moroccan issues seriously, far from any hostile attitude, said Moroccan minister of culture and communication, Mohamed Achaari, Thursday.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 11/30/2001

Lebanese foreign ministry delegation heads for Damascus today
A Lebanese diplomatic delegation chaired by the secretary general of the acting foreign ministry and expatriates Naji Abi Assi will hold talks at the Syrian foreign ministry pertaining to international developments and co-ordination of stances between the two countries concerning UN resolution 1373.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 11/30/2001

Iraq: security council approves 180-day extension of 'oil-for-food' program
The Security Council on Thursday voted unanimously to extend the United Nations "oil-for-food" program for a new period of 180 days, beginning on December 1.
Iraq, Politics, 11/30/2001

Government ready to carry on dialogue with education sector unions
The Moroccan government said it was ready to carry on dialogue with the trade unions of the education sector to reach results that take into account the legitimate interests of the teaching staff as well as the difficult juncture Morocco is going through in view of successive years of drought.
Morocco, Politics, 11/30/2001

Egypt presents draft to UNGA on Palestinians' right to their natural resources
Egypt has presented a draft resolution to the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on the permanent sovereignty of the Palestinian people over the occupied Palestinian lands including Jerusalem and also the Arab residents in the occupied Golan Heights over their natural resources. Egyptian permanent delegate to the UN Ambassador Ahmed Abul Gheit said.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 11/30/2001

Kuwait follows up news of 'Kuwaiti Afghans'
The Kuwaiti The Kuwaiti daily al-Qabas on Wednesday quoted a high ranking security source saying that a group of Kuwaiti citizens suspected to have links to al-Qaida organization in Afghanistan are expected to return back to Kuwait during the few coming days.
Kuwait-Afghanistan, Politics, 11/30/2001

Sudanese reservation on an American proposal
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has announced he had informed the US delegate for peace in Sudan John Danforth " al-Khartoum's reservations" towards his proposal to a partial cease- fire in al-Nouba mountains.
Sudan-USA, Politics, 11/30/2001

A Palestinian detonates a coach, three Israelis killed
A Palestinian youth on Thursday detonated himself in a coach in al-Khudeira to the north of Israel and this resulted in killing three Israelis.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/30/2001

Mubarak's message to Bush offers assessment of regional scene
Egypt-USA, Politics, 11/30/2001

UN freezes assets of 152 Taliban officials
The US has asked its 189 UN member states to freeze the assets of 152 officials from the Afghani Taliban movement.
Regional-Afghanistan, Politics, 11/30/2001

The Pope calls for a Catholic summit to discuss the future of Christians in Palestine
The spokesman for the Vatican Jawakin Nvaro Vales said on Wednesday that Pope John Paul II will hold a summit bringing him together with all Catholic patriarchs and heads of the Catholic communities in the Middle East on December 13 in the Vatican.
Regional-Vatican, Politics, 11/30/2001

US-based Arab body extremely concerned by Ashcroft's latest plan
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is deeply concerned about the "Responsible Cooperators Program" announced by Attorney General John Ashcroft Thursday.
Regional-USA, Politics, 11/30/2001

On day of solidarity with Palestinian people, UN officials urge peace talks
At a solemn meeting commemorating the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian people, United Nations officials on Thursday renewed their call for peace talks in the troubled Middle East region.
Palestine, Politics, 11/30/2001

Belgium prosecutor defends case against Sharon
Palestinians accusing Ariel Sharon of crimes against humanity got a boost yesterday from a Belgian prosecutor who insisted they had a legal right to take the Israeli leader to court over a 1982 massacre.
Israel-Belgium, Politics, 11/30/2001

Jerusalem Post: US cruise missile sale to Egypt worries Israel
"Sale of advanced American cruise missile to Egypt has Israel and its supporters in the US, infuriated Israeli officials are not loudly protesting the deal," Jerusalem Post reported Wednesday.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 11/30/2001

Mexico supports Mubarak's initiative on holding anti-terror conference
New Mexican Ambassador to Egypt Miguel Angel Orozco Deza Wednesday reiterated his country's full support for the initiative launched by President Hosni Mubarak on holding an international anti-terror conference.
Egypt-Mexico, Politics, 11/30/2001

Morocco's ambassador hands credentials to president of Bolivia
President Jorge Quiroga Ramirez of Bolivia on Wednesday received Mahmoud Rmiki who handed him his credentials as the ambassador of Morocco to Bolivia with residence in Lima, Peru.
Morocco-Bolivia, Politics, 11/30/2001

Russian- American agreement prepares for a comprehensive settlement for sanctions on Iraq
The US and Russia on Tuesday reached an agreement states to renew the UN oil-for-food program.
Iraq, Politics, 11/29/2001

On Italian ambassador embracing of Islam
A high ranking official at the Italian foreign ministry said Italy's ambassador to Saudi Arabia Torkwato Kardilley embracing of Islam is a personal matter.
Regional-Italy, Politics, 11/29/2001

GCC Foreign ministers conclude deliberations
The foreign ministers of the Gulf co-operation council GCC have concluded works of their preliminary ministerial council in its 81st session held in Muscat on Tuesday evening.
Gulf, Politics, 11/29/2001

Lebanese resistance intercepts the Israeli warplanes
The Lebanese national resistance forces have intercepted the israeli warplanes upon its violations of the atmospheres of south Lebanon.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 11/29/2001

Burns to visit Saudi Arabia
Officials at the US state department on Tuesday said that the US envoy to the Middle East William Burns will head for Saudi Arabia this week in order to hold talks concerning co-operation in the war against terrorism.
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 11/29/2001

Israel forces murder a 85 Palestinian elderly
The Israeli forces on Wednesday bombarded by tank and machine guns missiles al-Areyshah and al-Rabwat east areas, the surrounding of al-Amal quarters near Khan Younis and inflicted heavy damages in the houses.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/29/2001

A higher council for the press and information in Jordan
The Jordanian Cabinet has approved the draft law of the higher council for the press and information due to be submitted to King Abdullah II for ratification and declaring its members. This measure comes after canceling the ministry of information in Jordan.
Jordan, Politics, 11/29/2001

Somalia's rebellions co-operate with Israel
The Israeli- Hebrew language radio has stated that the rebellions in Somalia proposed to Israel the use of airports that fall under their control in the Somali territories.
Somalia-Israel, Politics, 11/29/2001

Moroccan teachers to go on strike december 11-13 at unions' call
Three Moroccan trade unions have called for a three-day "national strike" of the education sector December 11-13 and for a national march in Rabat after the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
Morocco, Politics, 11/29/2001

US satisfied with Yemen's co-operation in the war against terrorism
The US has expressed satisfaction over the co-operation made by Yemen since the attacks of September 11 in the war against terrorism.
Yemen-USA, Politics, 11/29/2001

Saleh, Bush strengthen co-operation to fighting terrorism
The US and Yemen have discussed the issue of strengthening their co-operation on the area of fighting terrorism on Tuesday evening in Washington between the US President George Bush and the Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, but the two countries could not achieve a memorandum of understanding on co-operation in fighting terrorism and supporting development in Yemen.
Yemen-USA, Politics, 11/29/2001

More documents prove Sharon's involvement in Sabra, Chatilla massacres
Lawyer Michael Verstratin of Suad Srour and other Palestinian survivors from the Sabra and Chatilla massacres stressed in the case filed against the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon who is accused together with other Israeli army officers of committing the crime of 1982, that he is optimist over this case towards approving the ability of the Belgian court to consider this case.
Israel-Belgium, Politics, 11/29/2001

Arab-Muslim governments, peoples called to intensify backing to Palestinian people
The Moroccan Association of Support to the Struggle of the Palestinian People on Wednesday called on Arab and Muslim governments and people to intensify material and moral support to the Palestinian people.
Morocco-Palestine, Politics, 11/29/2001

Moroccan association denounces Spanish police's repressive practices
The Moroccan Sahara Association has denounced the arbitrary arrest, exaggerated checks and expulsion of the members of its association who wanted to participate in the 27th European conference of support to the Polisario, held on November 24 in Seville.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 11/29/2001

Reporters Sans Frontieres asks spanish government to clarify expulsion of Moroccan newsmen
The press freedom watchdog "Reporters sans Frontieres" (RSF) has asked the Spanish government to give clarifications on the expulsion last Saturday of four Moroccan newsmen who went to Seville to cover a European conference on support to the Polisario.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 11/29/2001

UNDOF presence extended in the Golan
Syria-Israel, Politics, 11/29/2001

Another group of Lahd hireling militia returns back to Lebanon from Israel
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 11/29/2001

Iraqi deputy premier confers with Russian envoy
Iraq-Russia, Politics, 11/29/2001

US envoy tours the West Bank
Palestine-USA, Politics, 11/29/2001

Al-Bashir gets a message from Chad's counterpart
Sudan-Chad, Politics, 11/29/2001

Tunisian government signs a free trade agreement with Libya
The Tunisian parliament has ratified a draft law pertains to the agreement to establish a free trade area signed between Libya and Tunisia.
Tunisia-Libya, Politics, 11/28/2001

Lahoud receives a message from al-Assad, conveyed by al-Shara
Al-Shara added that lengthy discussions were held during the meeting on what is taking place in the region and on the international arena and also what is of concern for Syria and Lebanon amid these developments.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 11/28/2001

Complete implementation of resolution 1359 will allow lasting solution to Sahara Issue, Morocco Says
Morocco has emphasized that only a complete implementation of (UN security council) resolution 1359 will allow for a final and lasting solution to the Sahara issue.
Morocco, Politics, 11/28/2001

Al-Qaddafi, Rabbani discuss issues concerned in a telephone call
Libya-Afghanistan, Politics, 11/28/2001

Arafat's visit to Damascus linked to visiting Palestinian camps
Palestine-Syria, Politics, 11/28/2001

Striking any Arab country will end alliance against terrorism
"We do not accept striking Iraq or any other Arab country" Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa said. At a press conference at the close Tuesday of a conference on dialogue among civilizations hosted by the League, Moussa made it clear that he was not solely expressing his own view in this respect but that all Arab states were against such strikes.
Regional, Politics, 11/28/2001

Hammoud to confer with two American envoys
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 11/28/2001

Iraq refuses the return back of UN inspectors
As Iraq has refused the call made by the US President George Bush to permit the return of UN weapons inspectors, France announced that the UN Security Council will discuss on November 30 the question of renewing the oil-for-food agreement.
Iraq, Politics, 11/28/2001

Moussa to visit Lebanon shortly
Regional-Lebanon, Politics, 11/28/2001

Lieberman urges striking Iraq
Iraq-Israel, Politics, 11/28/2001

Syrian- Egyptian summit
The Saudi daily al-Jazira has stated that a Syrian- Egyptian summit is under preparation to discuss the possibility of the expansion of the American strike to Arab states.
Syria-Egypt, Politics, 11/28/2001

Somalia: no bases for al-Qaida organization
Somalia has strongly denied the existence of any bases for al-Qaida organization which is led by Osama Bin laden in its territories and simultaneously welcomed any US measures to make sure herself about this matter.
Somalia-USA, Politics, 11/28/2001

Two Israelis killed, 36 wounded in al-Afoula suicide operation
Three Palestinian youths carried out a suicide attack in al-Afoula, considered by the American envoy Anthony Zinni as " the best example on the drastic need to cease fire.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/28/2001

Sebta, Mellilia must be object to negotiations similar to those on gibraltar, paper
Moroccan daily Al Alam on Tuesday called on Spain to negotiate the retrocession of Sebta and mellilia, the two Moroccan northern cities it is still occupying.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 11/28/2001

Sudanese president will not agree to a partial cease fire in the southern Kurdovan state
The Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir has stressed that his government will not agree to a partial cease fire in the southern Kurdovan state, that may threaten the oil pipeline which passes through the area and the adjoining oil production areas.
Sudan, Politics, 11/28/2001

Security Council extends UN mission in Sahara for 3 more months
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday extended the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Sahara (MINURSO) until 28 February 2002 to allow Secretary-General Kofi Annan's envoy and the parties concerned to continue efforts to find a durable solution to the dispute.
Morocco, Politics, 11/28/2001

Maher- Powell talks cover developments on Arab, international arenas
He said he would also meet with a number of congressmen to exchange views with them and expound Egypt's policy regarding the Palestinian cause, the issue of terrorism combat, and Egypt's proposal that the whole world should fight this phenomenon within the framework of international legitimacy.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 11/28/2001

Saudi Arabia abstains from freezing certain bank accounts
The New York Times daily said in its Tuesday's issue that Saudi Arabia has refused to comply to a US request to freeze bank accounts Washington suspects that they have links to certain terrorist groups.
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 11/28/2001

No intention to impose administrative restrictions on importation
At its meeting yesterday under Egyptian Prime Minister Ebeid, the cabinet reviewed the assignments given by Mubarak to the government at the last meeting held chairmanship at the Presidential Palace.
Egypt, Politics, 11/28/2001

US new arms deal to Egypt
The Bush administration is planning to sign with Egypt a$ 400 million arms deal Washington Post reported on Tuesday.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 11/28/2001

US supports Egypt's role in peace process, combating terrorism
US Vice President Dick Cheney asserted yesterday that his country supports cooperation with Egypt taking into consideration its key role in the Middle East peace process, or its struggle to keep regional stability and combat terrorism.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 11/28/2001

Yemeni president to arrive in Germany tomorrow
The spokeswoman for the German government said that the Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, currently in a tour on the US and Europe will on Thursday ( tomorrow) start a work visit to Berlin during which he will be meeting with the German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder.
Yemen-Germany, Politics, 11/28/2001

Sharon confers with the US envoys
The Israeli prime minister on Tuesday met with the two American envoys Anthony Zinni and William Burns in Jerusalem. The Hebrew- language Israeli radio said that the meeting lasted for two hours during which the two sides discussed issues described as important but without explaining the nature of the debated issues nor the results of the meeting.
Israel-USA, Politics, 11/28/2001

Egypt underlines need to back UN role in humanitarian aid
Egypt has underlined the need to boost UN role in the field of offering humanitarian aid.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 11/28/2001

Annan proposes measure to spur UN action to help poorest countries
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has recommended the establishment of an Office of the High Representative to deal with the world's poorest nations, as well as landlocked developing countries and small island States.
Regional, Politics, 11/28/2001

Morocco wants to establish anti-illegal emigration cooperation with Europe
Morocco wants to establish cooperation ties with the European Union to eradicate illegal emigration, Moroccan foreign affairs and cooperation minister, Mohamed Benaissa, said Tuesday.
Morocco-European Union, Politics, 11/28/2001

Several political detainees released in Syria
News reports in Damascus said that the Syrian authorities on Sunday released a group of political detainees totaling 18 persons, with the majority of them accused of being members in the banned Muslim brothers group, at a time it is expected that more political detainees will be released until the end of Ramadan.
Syria, Politics, 11/27/2001

Saudi crown prince confers with Arafat
Saudi Arabia-Palestine, Politics, 11/27/2001

Al-Assad gets a message from Blair
Syria-UK, Politics, 11/27/2001

Morocco, Mauritania study cooperation in equipment
Morocco-Mauritania, Politics, 11/27/2001

Egypt committed to work for peace achievement
Egyptian Ambassador to the US Nabil Fahmi yesterday renewed Egypt's commitment to work with the various sides concerned to achieve peace in the Mideast region.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 11/27/2001

Morocco's Ambassador Hands Credentials to Czech President
Morocco-Czech Republic, Politics, 11/27/2001

American peace team begins Middle East mission
Two US envoys began a Middle East mission yesterday aimed at ending months of violence, amidst an atmosphere full of tension and anticipation in the Palestinian occupied lands.
Palestine-USA, Politics, 11/27/2001

US has no right to accuse any Arab country of terrorism
The United States, or any other country, has no right to accuse any Arab country of terrorism, Egyptian Presidential Political Advisor Osama Al-Baz said on Monday.
Regional-USA, Politics, 11/27/2001

US intention to topple the Iraqi president, paper says
The Turkish daily " Daily News" said in its Monday's issues that the increased possibilities on that the US will use its war against terrorism in Afghanistan as a pretext to topple the Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, a matter which pushed each of Turkey and Iraq to take military measures against each other.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 11/27/2001

Maher heads for Washington
"Topping the agenda will be the Middle East and the best way to translate into reality the address by US Secretary of State Colin Powell and the positive points it contained, such as his reference to the (Israeli) occupation and the need for its termination. To Egypt, the main problem lies with the Israeli occupation of other peoples' lands", he said after the meeting.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 11/27/2001

British sources disclosed Yemen, Sudan, Somalia as next targets to US- British strikes
Sources close to the British foreign intelligence MA 6 disclosed on Sunday that the first three countries which will be targeted by US and British military operations and landing of special forces on their territories to destroy bases for Osama Bin Laden organization, immediately after Afghanistan are Sudan, Somalia and Yemen
Regional-USA, Politics, 11/27/2001

Moroccan-Portuguese ties probed in Rabat
Moroccan foreign affairs and cooperation minister, Mohammed Benaissa, reviewed in Rabat Monday with visiting Portuguese secretary of state in charge of cooperation, Luis Amado, various aspects of relations between Rabat and Lisbon.
Morocco-Portugal, Politics, 11/27/2001

Palestinian groups call for continuing the Intifada
The Palestinian resistance movements in the occupied Arab territories: Hamas, the Islamic Jihad ( al-Jihad al-Islami) and the People's Front For the Liberation of Palestine have called for continuing the Intifada and struggle against Israel until the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people are attained.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/27/2001

Afghani President in an undeclared visit to UAE
Dubai's crown prince Sheikh Muhammad Bin Rashed Al-Maktoum, who is also the defense minister in the United Arab Emirates UAE has discussed with the President of Afghanistan Burhan eddine Rabbani in his undeclared visit to Dubai the situation in Afghanistan.
United Arab Emirates-Afghanistan, Politics, 11/27/2001

Amnesty international supports sending monitors to Palestine
Amnesty International coordinator, in charge of the Palestinian-Israeli human rights file, pressed Monday for a more effective intervention by the world community in the Palestinian Israeli conflict. Interviewed by Radio France International, the AI coordinator reaffirmed support for sending international monitors to the Mideast region.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/27/2001

The US- anti terrorism campaign after Iraq
In its Monday's issue, the US weekly Newsweek said that the US might, after Afghanistan, target institutions suspected to shelter terrorists in Somalia and the Philippines.
Regional-USA, Politics, 11/27/2001

Libyan mass media highlights Mubarak-Gaddafi Summit
"Libyan mass media highlighted the news of Egyptian-Libyan Summit held by President Hosni Mubarak and Libyan Leader Muammar Gaddafi. The summit had dwelt on the march of Sahel and Sahara grouping and the African Union, in addition to other regional and international issues," newspapers said in its frontages.
Libya-Egypt, Politics, 11/27/2001

Israeli forces continue striking Palestinian territories
Five Palestinian children were wounded as a result of the Israeli bombardment of the Palestinian villages and cities in the West bank and Gaza.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/27/2001

Tunisian President hold consultations with leaders of the Arab Maghreb federation
In the framework of strengthening relations between the Arab Maghreb states and revitalizing the mechanism of the federation's departments, the Tunisian President Zein al-Abidin Bin Ali made contacts and consultations with leaders of states in the Arab Maghreb federation and sent special envoys to them.
Tunisia-Maghreb, Politics, 11/27/2001

Sudan 's FM in a work visit to Moscow
Sudan's foreign minister Mustafa Othman Ismael on Monday started a work visit to federal Russia that will last for three days.
Sudan-Russia, Politics, 11/27/2001

Lebanon proposes an earlier date for convening the next Arab summit
Press reports in Beirut said that Lebanon has asked the Arab league to hold the next Arab summit due to be held in Beirut on march 30 2002 on the 25th of the same month.
Regional-Lebanon, Politics, 11/27/2001

Secret American investigations with tens of Israelis over involvement in the attacks at Washington, New York
In the framework of investigations carried out by the American Federal Investigation Bureau concerning the incidents of September 11, well-informed sources in Washington stressed that 100 Israelis, arrested by the American authorities since two months without leaking news on the reason behind detaining them for this long period of time and not permitting their families and lawyers to meet with them.
Israel-USA, Politics, 11/27/2001

Mubarak receives message from Annan
The Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak received a message from UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 11/27/2001

Cabinet discusses Mubarak's directives
The Cabinet reviews in a meeting Tuesday under Prime Minister Atef Ebeid the directive of President Hosni Mubarak in a meeting he chaired last Saturday to probe means to deal with the impact of the world economic crisis, development of foreign currency resources and rationalization of government expenditure.
Egypt, Politics, 11/27/2001

Annan launches appeal to help 33 mln vulnerable people worldwide
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Monday launched a $2.5 billion appeal to help 33 million people in desperate need of humanitarian assistance and protection - a move that was immediately welcomed by the members of the Security Council.
Regional, Politics, 11/27/2001

Egypt, Libya Summit dealt with different vital issues
The summit which was held between President Hosni Mubarak and Libyan counterpart Muammar Gaddafi came within the context of regular meetings between the two Arab leaders to discuss regional and international development, Egypt's Ambassador to Libya Hani Khalaf said Monday.
Libya-Egypt, Politics, 11/26/2001

Israel's criminal acts are a challenge to US policy
President Mubarak and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat discussed Sunday the deteriorating situation in the Palestinian lands in light of the Israeli killing of five Palestinian children and the assassination of a Hamas activist, said Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher.
Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 11/26/2001

Al-Shara visits Beirut today
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 11/26/2001

Morocco condemns Spanish accommodating attitude vis-a-vis Polisario activities
Morocco has condemned the Spanish officials' accommodating attitude towards the activities of the Polisario.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 11/26/2001

Morocco protests Spain's hostility acts against Moroccan delegation in Seville
The Moroccan government has strongly protested the treatment inflicted on a Moroccan delegation in Seville and the measures adopted against the delegation's 13 members.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 11/26/2001

Stage being set for Egyptian -Syrian summit
An Egyptian official said arrangements are under way to hold an Egyptian -Syrian summit, whose date has yet to be set.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 11/26/2001

A Syrian government before Eid al-Fiter
The United Arab Emirates UAE daily al-Bayan and the Saudi daily al-Riyadh have quoted official diplomatic sources as saying that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will appoint a new government before Eid al- Fiter.
Syria, Politics, 11/26/2001

Al-Shueibi and signals for the Presidential pardoning in Syria
Syria, Politics, 11/26/2001

Acts of violence in Makadishu
Eye-witnesses and medical sources said that 13 persons were killed and other 14 wounded in two incidents in an area in the downtown of Somalia.
Somalia, Politics, 11/26/2001

Khartoum hosts the Somali reconciliation conference
IGAD states have agreed on al-Khartoum to host a conference to unify the Somali factions, following the IGAD's summit conference due to be organized by Sudan in the next week of January 2002., according to the Sudanese daily al-Rai al-Am.
Sudan-Somalia, Politics, 11/26/2001

Israel continues killing of Palestinians
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/26/2001

Israeli minister pleased over visiting Qatar
The Israeli regional co-operation minister Rony Milo has unveiled that he did not feel any sort of Arab boycott of Israel during the World Trade Conference recently held in Doha.
Qatar-Israel, Politics, 11/26/2001

Moroccan-Mauritanian cooperation probed
Means to upgrade cooperation ties between Morocco and Mauritania topped talks held Nouackchott Sunday between Moroccan ambassador to Mauritania, Abderrahmane Benomar, and Mauritanian justice minister, Shair Ould Mbarek.
Mauritania-Morocco, Politics, 11/26/2001

Libyan official confers with Pakistani, Russian peers on conditions in Afghanistan
Libya-Regional, Politics, 11/26/2001

Egypt and Pakistan urge against forcing foreign agenda on Afghans
Egypt and Pakistan agreed on the necessity of ending the current military campaign in Afghanistan as soon as possible and avoiding the imposition of any foreign formula on Afghans, said an Egyptian diplomat.
Egypt-Pakistan, Politics, 11/26/2001

Al-Kharafi warns against a civil war in Afghanistan
The chairman of the Kuwaiti Ummah council Jasem al-Kharafi has warned against the eruption of a civil war in Afghanistan resulting in massacres, calling on the international coalition against terrorism to be cautious to prevent the occurrence of a crisis.
Kuwait-Afghanistan, Politics, 11/26/2001

The Kurdistan's national federation and Jund al-Islam group
Adel Murad, the representative of the Kurdistani national federation in Syria has announced that his organization which is led by Jalal al-Taliban is preparing during the few coming days to launch a large- scale attack at Jund al-Islam ( soldiers of Islam) group which he considered as linked to Osama Bin Laden.
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 11/26/2001

Zenawi does not rule out Bin Laden resorting to Somalia
Regional-Ethiopia, Politics, 11/26/2001

Al-Ateyah is nominated to succeed al-Hujeilan
Gulf, Politics, 11/26/2001

Israeli forces continue violations into Lebanese territories
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 11/26/2001

Israeli message to the American administration
Israel-USA, Politics, 11/26/2001

A new group of Lahd hirelings returned back to Lebanon
Six members of the Lahd hireling militias on Sunday returned back to the liberated part of south Lebanon together with members of their families.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 11/26/2001


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