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Morocco's King Mohammed heads to Saudi Arabia
Morocco's King Mohammed VI flew this Saturday to Saudi Arabia for a "brotherhood and friendship" visit, first leg of a trip to some Asian countries
Morocco-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 2/2/2002
Greek President visits Syria today
Syria-Greece, Politics, 2/2/2002
Sudan thinks seriously of releasing al-Turabi
News reports in Khartoum unveiled that the Sudanese government is seriously thinking of releasing Hassan al-Turabi, the leader of the opposition People's Congress party who was arrested in 2001 following his party's signature of a controversial agreement with the southern rebel movement led by John Garang.
Sudan, Politics, 2/2/2002
Ruler of Qatar discussed with US senator George Mitchell ME developments
Qatar-USA, Politics, 2/2/2002
Damascus doubts statements by Israeli defense minister on resumption of peace talks
Syria-Israel, Politics, 2/2/2002
Israeli fears of a rebellion inside the Israeli army
The rejection of Israeli soldiers and army officers to perform services in the Palestinian territories have raised the fears of several Israeli leaderships which find in that a grave phenomenon that might lead to a rebellion movement inside the Israeli army, and differences increased between those Israeli army officers and soldiers and the Israeli army chief of Staff Shaoul Mofaz.
Israel-Palestine, Politics, 2/2/2002
Bahrain's crown prince confers with Saudi intelligence chairman
Crown prince and commander general of the defense force in the state of Bahrain Sheikh Salman Bin Hamad al-Khaleifa on Thursday at his residence in New York received the chairman of the general intelligence in Saudi Arabia prince Nawaf Bin Abdul Aziz.
Saudi Arabia-Bahrain, Politics, 2/2/2002
Israeli party calls for collective expulsion of Palestinians
The Israeli tanks on Friday opened their fire at the houses of the Palestinians in Khan Younis and this resulted in wounding the Palestinian Nabil Makhyer and in heavy damages in three houses, at a time when new racist voices raised in Israel calling for collective expulsion of the Palestinians, known as " transfer" and under the slogan that "transfer will bring peace in."
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/2/2002
Mubarak's delegate to Arafat
The Israeli radio said on Friday that Israeli sources in Tel Aviv said that President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt will delegate the chairman of the Egyptian general intelligence Omar Suleiman by the beginning of next week to the chairman of the Palestinians Authority Yasser Arafat.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 2/2/2002
Peres confers with Canada's prime minister
Israel-Canada, Politics, 2/2/2002
European efforts to convene Madrid 2 conference
The London- based al-Hayat daily said in its Friday's issue, quoting European sources said that the European Union is currently studying a proposal states to convene an international conference on the Middle East in which the Palestinian Authority, Israel, Russia, the US, the Arab states and the European Union will take part.
Regional-European Union, Politics, 2/2/2002
Moratinos calls for meeting ambitions of Palestinians to build an independent state
The European Union Middle east special envoy Miguel Moratinos has called for meeting the legitimate ambitions of the Palestinian people to building their own independent state.
Palestine-European Union, Politics, 2/2/2002
On Aziz's short visit to Moscow
Iraq-Russia, Politics, 2/2/2002
Schroeder calls on Europe to pressure Arafat
The German Chancellor Schroeder said on Thursday that Europe has to pressure the Palestinian President Yasser Arafat to launch a strong campaign on every one who carries out attacks against Israel.
Palestine-Germany, Politics, 2/2/2002
Palestinians lauds role played by Egypt, Mubarak in Middle East
On statements by Israeli Premier Ariel Sharon that he regretted the Israelis did not kill Arafat in 1982, Erekat said the remarks meant that Sharon was trying to "do it now".
Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 2/2/2002
Hizbullah intercepts the Israeli warplanes
The Lebanese Hizbullah party on Thursday announced that its fighters opened fire at Israeli warplanes which broke into the Lebanese airspace. In a statement, the Lebanese party said that its air defense means interfered against Israeli warplanes that violated the Lebanese airspace in the western sector of south Lebanon.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 2/2/2002
Powell: Washington wants Palestinian state but violence has to stop first
The Unites States wants the creation of a Palestinian state but the two parties (Palestine and Israel) have first to find a means to agree on conditions conducive to a cease-fire
Palestine-USA, Politics, 2/2/2002
French proposals aimed at ending Middle East predicament
Whether he expects that these ideas will be favored by Israel, he said" I think the Israeli side does not welcome any serious attempt for reaching a settlement but the issue still under discussion between the French and the Israelis".
Egypt-France, Politics, 2/2/2002
Italian parliamentarian confers with Iraqi minister
Deputy chairman of the Italian Senate Lamberto Deni on Friday met with a delegation representing the Iraqi government chaired by the minister of state Abdul Razzaq al-Hashimi, currently visiting Italy.
Iraq-Italy, Politics, 2/2/2002
Poland official address Middle East situation
He said that Poland can take part in the peace-keeping forces in Palestine if a decision was taken in this respect.
Regional-Poland, Politics, 2/2/2002
Mubarak-Chirac talks deal with Middle East deteriorating situation
The talks to be held between Presidents Hosni Mubarak and Jacques Chirac on the sidelines of the Afro-French mini-summit will acquire a special significance amidst the current international affairs, said the Elysee Palace.
Egypt-France, Politics, 2/2/2002
Adly warns against new terrorist incidents
Egyptian Interior Minister Habib Al Adly warned of possible terrorist operations as a result of miscalculated reactions to some incidents, adding that such reactions could lead to more dangerous terrorist crimes than the September 11 attacks in the United States.
Egypt, Politics, 2/2/2002
Egypt stresses importance of reviewing biological weapons ban treaty
The implementation of treaty on banning biological weapons and its related measures should gain due momentum on the international arena in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks and ensuing emergence of the anthrax microbe in the United States, said ambassador Ahmed Abul-Gheit, Egypt's permanent delegate to the UN.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 2/2/2002
Yamani: importance of Gulf oil collapses in the interests of the Caspian Sea
Former Saudi oil minister Ahmad Zaki al-Yamani said that the strategic importance of the Gulf oil will collapse after the US tightens its control on the Caspian Sea oil.
Regional, Politics, 2/1/2002
Al-Shara confers with Swedish ambassador
Syria-Sweden, Politics, 2/1/2002
Kuwait dismiss Iraqi gestures on reconciliation
The Kuwaiti foreign minister Sheikh Hamad Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah on Wednesday said that Kuwait appreciates the role played by the secretary general of the Arab League but considers the Iraqi ideas conveyed by Mousa as part of the past.
Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 2/1/2002
King Mohammed on official visit to China feb.5-7
Morocco-China, Politics, 2/1/2002
Tunisia, temporary release of opposition member Muhammad Mawaada
A statement released on Thursday by the Tunisian ministry of Justice said that the Tunisian opposition member Muhammad Mawaada was released temporarily, as he was re-jailed on June 19, 2001 to be jailed for 11 years of according to a court sentence.
Tunisia, Politics, 2/1/2002
Morocco, Mauritania sign several cooperation accords
Morocco and Mauritania signed in Rabat Thursday twelve protocols and agreements covering cooperation the realms of trade, industry, energy, transport, merchant navy, justice, communication, handicraft, agriculture, and vocational training.
Morocco-Mauritania, Politics, 2/1/2002
Iraq deputy prime minister shortens visit to Russia
The agency explained that Aziz shortens his visit so as he will be able to take part in Baghdad in the meetings held following the accusations addressed by the US President George Bush to Iraq in his recent speech before the US Congress.
Iraq, Politics, 2/1/2002
Morocco protests Spanish decree on oil drill between Moroccan coasts and Canary Islands
The decree confirms the concerns already expressed by Morocco, the department said, adding it sent a diplomatic note to the Spanish embassy in Rabat in which it protests this "unilateral contestable and unfriendly Spanish act,
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 2/1/2002
Turkmani receives commander of the Lebanese army
The Syrian army chief of staff Lt. Gen. Hassan Turkmani received at his office on Thursday in Damascus the commander of the Lebanese army Lt. Gen. Michael Suleiman and members of the accompanying delegation.
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 2/1/2002
Sudan: Postponing the referendum on self- determination until 2004
The Sudanese daily al-Rai al-Am said on Wednesday that a council of representatives of both the government and former rebels in charge of supervising the areas divided by the war in the south, decided to postpone the referendum on self-determination for the area to the year 2004.
Sudan, Politics, 2/1/2002
Three Palestinians were shot by the Israeli forces
Three Palestinians were shot on Thursday, two of them in an operation which targeted an Israeli armored vehicle near Ghoushe Katieve settlement in Gaza. The Israeli forces arrested a female Palestinian youth ( 15 year old) when she tried to stab two Israeli soldiers near a military barrier in the " French Tel " in Jerusalem.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/1/2002
UN Security Council: military solution in the region is futile
The UN Security Council has expressed its increasing concern over the unprecedented escalated confrontation and continued deterioration of the situation in the Middle East and called for dialogue and negotiations.
Regional, Politics, 2/1/2002
Khartoum: al-Nouba truce is solid, can be extended
Sudan said on Thursday that the cease fire which has been observed since 10 days in al-Nouba mountain area in the central parts of the country is solid and that there are hopes that this agreement will be an example to be followed by other countries torn by war.
Sudan, Politics, 2/1/2002
Powell, Jordan's King Abdullah discuss mideast
US Secretary of State Colin Powell and Jordan's King Abdullah held discussions in Washington January 31 about the situation in the Middle East, attempts to secure a cease-fire and resume negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians, the campaign against terror and Afghanistan, Powell said.
Jordan-USA, Politics, 2/1/2002
Setps to normalize Sudanese- European relations
The European Commission has informed the government of Sudan its priority to benefit from Sudan's rights which were frozen according to Lomy, and Cotonou since 1990, estimated at 155 million EUROS.
Sudan-European Union, Politics, 2/1/2002
Saudi Mufti calls on youths to give up violence
The Saudi general Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bin Abdullah al- Sheikh asked those who supervise education in Saudi Arabia to keep youths apart from extremism, noting that Islam is the religion of peace.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 2/1/2002
Paris opposes toppling Saddam Hussein by means of force
Paris announced on Thursday its opposition to the attempts made by Washington to topple the Iraqi President Saddam Hussein by means of force. An option stated to have been accepted by several regional sides.
Iraq-France, Politics, 2/1/2002
European Union to implement the Tenet cease-fire Plan and the Mitchell Committee recommendations
EU: The Israeli Government must withdraw its military forces and stop the extra-judicial executions, lift the closures and all the restrictions imposed on the Palestinian people and its leadership, and freeze the settlements.
Palestine-European Union, Politics, 2/1/2002
Iran says US is the greatest evil
Iran said that the US is the greatest evil responding to US George Bush's recent comments at the State Of The Union Address where he said "Iran aggressively pursues these weapons and exports terror, while an unelected few repress the Iranian people's hope for freedom. ... States like these, and their terrorist allies, constitute an axis of evil, arming to threaten the peace of the world."
Iran-USA, Politics, 2/1/2002
US approves re-financing the Iraqi National Congress
The US government has approved the financing of the opposition Iraqi National Congress which seeks to topple the Iraqi President.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/1/2002
Yemen accuses Arab states of providing incomplete reports to the US
The Yemeni Prime minister Abdul Qader Bajmal has called on the Arabs to abstain from exchanging accusations, criticizing those who submitted "incomplete reports about facts" to the US about "unstable conditions" in Arab states.
Yemen-Regional, Politics, 2/1/2002
An international conference condemning Israel practices
Workers in the area of human rights from Arab and foreign states has stressed the need of putting an immediate end to violence inside the occupied Palestinian territories and the "state terrorism" conducted by Israel against the Palestinian people.
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 2/1/2002
UN Security Council outlines measures to address conflicts, poverty in Africa
After two days of intensive debate on the situation in Africa, the United Nations Security Council on Thursday outlined a series of measures and recommendations aimed at preventing conflict and creating political, social and economic conditions essential for peace and sustainable development on the continent.
Regional, Politics, 2/1/2002
Saddam Hussein calls on Kuwait to send inspectors to search for the Kuwaiti prisoners
The Iraqi president, has once again stressed that there are no Kuwaiti prisoners in Iraq, calling on Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to send delegations to his country in order to investigate this matter, according to the Iraqi official TV.
Iraq-Kuwait, Politics, 1/31/2002
Baghdad, Tehran agree to resume air flights
The Iraqi foreign minister Naji Sabri has announced the resumption of air flights between Tehran and Baghdad very soon to transport the Iranian pilgrims who wish to visit the holy sites in Iraq.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 1/31/2002
Mubarak discusses with Ben Eliezer best solutions for halting violence
Egyptian President Mubarak yesterday received in Sharm El-Sheikh Benjamin Ben Eliezer, the Israeli Defence Minister and the Leader of the Israeli Labor Party and his accompanying delegation.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 1/31/2002
Ben Eliezer appreciates Mubarak's peace efforts
He revealed sending an Israeli message to Syrian president Bashar Al Assad through President Mubarak, saying that the message expressed Israel's readiness to sit at the negotiation table with Syria without pre-conditions.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 1/31/2002
Russia supports political solution to Sahara issue
Russia is convinced that only a political solution can settle the Sahara issue, said here Wednesday Russian foreign minister, Igor Ivanov.
Morocco-Russia, Politics, 1/31/2002
Iraq, Iran agreement to halt Mujahidee Khalq activities
The London- based al-Sharq al-Awsat daily on Wednesday said quoting well-informed Iranian sources that the Iraqi foreign minister Naji Sabri al-Hadithi, who visited Tehran this week showed a sudden flexibility towards the urgent Iranian request to Baghdad's halting support for the opposition Iranian "Mujahidi Khalq organization which takes Iraq as a headquarters for launching military attacks against the Iranian territories.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 1/31/2002
Jordanian King to convey a very strong Arab message to Washington
The Saudi daily al-Watan said in its January 28, issue that the Arab states are intending to send a very tough message to the US stating that its interests in the Arab states is vulnerable if the Israeli attacks against the Palestinians is not stopped.
Regional-USA, Politics, 1/31/2002
Moussa's tour during which he visits Austria, the USA
Moussa's talks with Annan dealt with the deteriorated conditions in the Palestinian territories in light of the Israeli escalation against the unarmed Palestinians and the continued Israeli siege against the Palestinians and means of ensuring international protection for the Palestinians
Regional, Politics, 1/31/2002
Mubarak demands Israel to ease blockade on Arafat
Egypt yesterday pursued its efforts to contain the worsening violence in the Middle East, with President Hosni Mubarak holding a significant meeting with Israeli Defence Minister Binyamin Ben-Eliezer in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 1/31/2002
Forming an Arab lobby to address the West is a must
Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark Diocese on Wednesday underlined the necessity of forming an Arab lobby that could address the West with the diction they could understand.
Regional, Politics, 1/31/2002
Israel's Sharon: sorry Arafat was not eliminated in 1982
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said in comments published Thursday Israel should have "eliminated" Yasser Arafat in 1982 when he, as defense minister, was in charge of Israel's invasion of Lebanon.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/31/2002
Arab ministers of the interior conclude meetings in Beirut
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 1/31/2002
New Palestinian operation targeting Shein Beit
In their petition, those Israeli army soldiers and officers said:" we army soldiers and officers have served for long weeks every year, despite the heavy personal price and we served in all ( Palestinian ) areas and got instructions that have no relevance to security."
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/31/2002
France initiative between Israel and the Palestinians
The London- based al-Sharq al-Awsat said on Wednesday that France has handed the US, Israel and the Palestinians proposals it had given to the European partners aiming at making it a European initiative to find out an outlet for the peace block between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
Palestine-France, Politics, 1/31/2002
Hamas announces manufacturing missiles of 10 km range
A high ranking official at the Islamic resistance movement Hamas announced recently in an interview with an American TV networking that the movement manufactures missiles whose range reaches some 10 Km and can target the suburbs of Jerusalem..
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/31/2002
Washington to receive a Palestinian delegation
Palestine-USA, Politics, 1/31/2002
Washington warns Egypt on armed ship
The US has warned Egypt it will launch an open confrontation with it if it will doubt the involvement of the Palestinian Authority in the question of the smuggled weapons ship (confiscated by Israel) and the relation between the Palestinian Authority PA with Iran and the Hizbullah.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 1/31/2002
Ismael: we support the Libyan- Egyptian initiative
The Sudanese foreign minister Mustafa Othman Ismael has stressed after his participation in the meetings on the mechanism of settling inter- African disputes that the joint Egyptian- Libyan initiative to settle the political issue in Sudan has found a unanimous position among the political forces in Sudan in the north and the south.
Sudan, Politics, 1/31/2002
Iraqi diplomats expelled from Sweden
Iraq-Sweden, Politics, 1/31/2002
Syria complains over the American 6th fleet act against two Syrian ships
Syria-USA, Politics, 1/31/2002
Israeli minister postpones visit to Egypt
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 1/31/2002
No ties of any sort between Israel, Sudan
Sudan-Israel, Politics, 1/31/2002
Rumsfeld recommends to minimize the American forces in Sinai
An official at the US defense department announced on Wednesday announced that the US defense secretary Doland Rumsfeld has recommended the White House and the State Department to reduce number of the US forces working within the multi-national peace keeping forces in Sinai.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 1/31/2002
King Mohammed receives Mauritanian premier
Morocco-Mauritania, Politics, 1/30/2002
UAE President gets a message from Khatami
United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 1/30/2002
An Israeli plan to isolate Jerusalem
The Israeli authorities have drawn a plan for separating the two parts of Jerusalem states to install isolation areas between the Palestinians and the Israeli settlers, to prevent the Palestinians from entering the city and to increase the number of soldiers inside it.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/30/2002
Al-Assad confers with Tunisian, Lebanese officials
President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday morning received at the Damascus al-Rawda palace, the secretary general of the Tunisian Democratic constitutional coalition party Ali al-Shawish and members of the accompanying delegation.
Syria-Tunisia, Politics, 1/30/2002
Jordanian, Saudi bilateral cooperation
Saudi Arabia-Jordan, Politics, 1/30/2002
Saudi crown prince criticizes the US bias stand to Israel
The Saudi crown prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz has expressed his opposition to the stand taken by the US over developments taking place in the Palestinian territories, noting that this American stand " can not be defended."
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 1/30/2002
Official European objection to the Israeli practices against the Palestinians
Palestine-European Union, Politics, 1/30/2002
US acknowledge differences with Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 1/30/2002
European official highlights Syria's cooperation
A European official, asked not to be identified said in a statement to the London- based al-Hayat daily issued on Tuesday that the Syrian government shows some cooperation to the efforts to fighting terrorism, noting that Syria is diminishing its support to certain " terrorist organizations."
Syria-European Union, Politics, 1/30/2002
Saudi Arabia freezes suspected assets
The Saudi daily al-Watan has unveiled measures taken in Saudi Arabia over freezing assets in response to resolutions issued by the UN and the UN Security Council including lists suspected to be involved in suspected financial operation besides subjecting persons to monitoring by security circles.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 1/30/2002
Arafat send urgent messages to Turkish officials to help in lifting the siege on Palestinians
Palestine-Turkey, Politics, 1/30/2002
Iran-Kuwait Ties
Kuwait-Iran, Politics, 1/30/2002
Ministerial reshuffle in Qatar
The ruler of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani on Tuesday made a limited ministerial reshuffle stated to found a ministry of economy and commerce after it was one ministry having the two sectors together with the financial affairs department.
Qatar, Politics, 1/30/2002
Iran says Israel has conspiracy against it
Iran-Israel, Politics, 1/30/2002
Pentagon seeks Sinai cuts
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 1/30/2002
Yemeni president highlights Turkey's role in supporting Arab causes
The Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has called on Turkey to invest its international relations to serve the Palestinian cause. He stressed the importance of the role that Ankara can play in serving regional peace and stability.
Yemen-Turkey, Politics, 1/30/2002
Yassin voices support to Arafat's stances
The founder of the Hamas movement Ahmad Yassin has expressed his support for the recent stances taken by the chairman of the Palestinian Authority Yasser Arafat in his rejection to abide by the Israeli instructions under the siege imposed by the Israeli occupation forces.
Palestine, Politics, 1/30/2002
Iraqi minister describes visit to Tehran as positive
The Iraqi foreign minister Naji Sabri al-Hadithi has described his visit to Tehran and his talks there he held with the Iranian leaders as positive, He stressed the efforts made by the two sides to maintain good neighborly relations among themselves.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 1/30/2002
Mubarak, Ben Eliezer to discuss deteriorating Middle East situation
Egyptian President Mubarak's meeting with Israeli Defence Minister Benjamin Ben Eliezer on Wednesday will dwell on the deteriorating situation in the Palestinian lands, said an Egyptian diplomat on Tuesday.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 1/30/2002
Direct contact channel between Mubarak, Sharon offices
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 1/30/2002
Israeli regional cooperation minister visits Cairo at al-Baz invitation
The Israeli minister of regional cooperation Tsefi Levny will tomorrow pay a visit to Cairo at the invitation of Osama al-Baz, the political advisor for the Egyptian President.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 1/30/2002
Moroccan FM visits Russia
Moroccan minister of foreign affairs and cooperation, Mohamed Benaissa, arrived in Moscow Tuesday on a short visit for talks with his Russian peer Igor Ivanov. Benaissa told reporters at the airport he would convey President Vladimir Poutine a message from King Mohammed VI.
Morocco-Russia, Politics, 1/30/2002
Egypt welcomes EU stance on Palestinian cause
Egypt welcomes the EU Foreign Ministers' statement issued Monday in Brussels, said Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher late Tuesday.
Egypt-European Union, Politics, 1/30/2002
Zinni denies to have described Arafat as 'mafia god father'
Palestine-USA, Politics, 1/30/2002
Azhar Grand Imam meets Blair
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Mohammed Sayed Tantawi and his accompanying delegation left for London Tuesday morning on a several days' visit to Britain at the invitation of Archbishop of Canterbury and the Head of the Anglican Church.
Egypt-UK, Politics, 1/30/2002
Arab Interior Ministers conference in Beirut on combatting terrorism
the Syrian Minister said Syria has been calling on the international community to condemn all forms of terrorism, especially the State terrorism being practised by the Israeli occupation in the Arab territories.
Regional, Politics, 1/30/2002
Morocco insists on sub-regional, bilateral action to promote political stability, economic development in Africa
Morocco is convinced that sub-regional and bilateral action by countries is necessary to promote political stability and economic development in Africa, said Tuesday, Morocco's state secretary for foreign affairs and cooperation, Taieb Fassi Fihri.
Morocco-Regional, Politics, 1/30/2002
Morocco renews readiness to contribute to Maghreb construction
Morocco is entirely ready to bring a positive contribution to the Arab Maghreb Union construction, said in Mauritania Monday justice minister, Omar Azzimane, who was talking at the opening of the Maghreban ministerial session on legal and judiciary affairs.
Morocco-Maghreb, Politics, 1/30/2002
95 percent of Saudis supported bin Laden's cause
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 1/29/2002
Arab League to continue carrying its missions despite difficulties
Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa on Monday reassured Kuwaiti Parliament speaker Jassem El-kherafi he was not overstepping his authorities.
Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 1/29/2002
Turkey continues talks with Syria, Jordan, Iran, Cim says
Regional-Turkey, Politics, 1/29/2002
Crown Prince Abdullah address Saudi attitude towards US policy
As your friends and as your allies, we are very proud of our relationship with you. In the current environment, we find it very difficult to defend America, and so we keep our silence. Because, to be very frank with you, how can we defend America?"
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 1/29/2002
Iraqi minister describes results of his talks in Iran as positive
The Iraqi foreign minister Naji Sabri al-Hadithi has described the results of his talks with the Iranian President Muhammad Khatami and with the Iranian foreign minister Kamal Kharazi as very positive and successful.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 1/29/2002
Iran, Iraq exchanges promises to limit opposition activities
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 1/29/2002
Jordanian ministry of the interior refuses to license party
The Jordanian ministry of the Interior has refused the request applied by the constituent commission to license the Jordanian Socialist national party.
Jordan, Politics, 1/29/2002
Jordanian king confers with Saudi officials
Saudi Arabia-Jordan, Politics, 1/29/2002
Sudanese - Libyan relations for the good
Sudan-Libya, Politics, 1/29/2002
Arafat issues warrant of arrests against Palestinians in the weapons ship case
Chairman of the Palestinian Authority Yasser Arafat on Monday issued a decision provided for arresting Maj. Gen. Fouad al-Shawbaki and a warrant of arrest against two other Palestinian officials in the case of the weapons ship.
Palestine, Politics, 1/29/2002
Iraqi deputy premier moved from Moscow to Beijing
Iraq-China, Politics, 1/29/2002
Sanctions on Palestinian Authority would be harmful,with negative effect
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher excluded any US sanctions against the Palestinian Authority (PA) and said if this happens, it would be "harmful and negative".
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 1/29/2002
Mubarak and Bush discuss in a telephone conversation ways of containing volatile situation
They discussed the results of those developments. Presidents Mubarak and Bush agreed on the need for reaching a solution that secures containment of the situation and the need for exerting every possible effort to maintain stability of the region.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 1/29/2002
EU stands by Arafat, urges Israel to end clampdown
European Union foreign ministers urged Israel yesterday to recognise the Palestinian Authority as a necessary partner in the quest for Middle East peace, according to a draft statement of their Brussels talks.
Palestine-European Union, Politics, 1/29/2002
Israel prepares attacking the Palestinians, Landao: the Arabs do not deserve to live
News reports from the occupied Palestinian territories said the Palestinian youth Majed Muhammad Hussein Abu Sa'da from Qalqilya was shot by the Israeli bullets in Tel Aviv after he wounded three Israelis, two of them are from the Israeli army, as he collided his car against an Israeli barrier leading to Ramat Ghan suburb.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/29/2002
Israeli pressures to force Arafat, one way ticket out of the Palestinian territories
The British daily The Guardian expected in its Monday's issue that the chairman of the Palestinian Authority Yasser Arafat who is besieged in Ramullah is expected to leave without a return out of the Palestinian territories, as desired by the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/29/2002
Lahoud confers with Syrian minister of the interior
The Syrian minister of the Interior Ali Hammoud has conveyed greetings of President Bashar al-Assad to the Lebanese President Emil Lahoud during their meeting on Monday in Beirut.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 1/29/2002
Butaflika: al- Maghreb unity is a must
The Algerian President Abdul Aziz Butaflika stressed on Sunday that the Maghreb unity is a must for the countries of the Arab Maghreb states due to the existing economic aggregation especially the Europeans blocs.
Algeria-Maghreb, Politics, 1/29/2002
Saudis are saying that 100 of their nationals are among those who are detained by the US
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 1/29/2002
China condemns the Israeli military attacks, economic siege against the Palestinians
China on Monday expressed its condemnation of the Israeli military operations against the Palestinian territories and the economic siege imposed by Israel on the Palestinians. It urged the resumption of talks between the Israeli and Palestinian sides as soon as possible.
Palestine-China, Politics, 1/29/2002
U.S. confirmed tha Bush Administration continues to deal with Palestinian Authority and its leader
Palestine-USA, Politics, 1/29/2002
Al-Shara confers with Brekhodko on deteriorated conditions in the Palestinian territories
The Syrian foreign minister Farouk al-Shara on Monday received Serjy Brekhdko, the advisor of the Russian President Vladimir Putin and members of the accompanying delegation.
Syria-Russia, Politics, 1/29/2002
US organizations call for lifting Iraqi embargo
Head of Voices in the Wilderness Organization Kathy Kelly said that what happened in New York and Washington on 11 September 2001 made the Americans feel Iraqis' suffering due to the unjust embargo which the US administration insists on prolonging it. She called for lifting this embargo which caused the death of hundreds of Iraqis due to lack of food and medicine
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/29/2002
Pan conference for the Sudanese factions
The Sudanese foreign minister Mustafa Othman Ismael has stressed that it was agreed to convene the pan conference on national reconciliation in Sudan by the end of February in the presence of all Sudanese groups, noting that there are great efforts between the two countries of the initiative ( Libya and Egypt) in order to coordinate with all sides.
Sudan, Politics, 1/29/2002
GCC consultation commission meets in Muscat
The first meeting of the 5th session of the consultation commission of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) higher council will meet on February 4 in Muscat.
Gulf, Politics, 1/29/2002
Jordanian anti- normalization conference
The first Jordanian trade Union conference on anti- normalization has called for the need of halting all forms of normalization with Israel as a retaliation to the fierce attacks carried out by the Israeli occupation forces against the Palestinian people in the occupied territories.
Jordan-Israel, Politics, 1/29/2002
Arab interior ministers start conference in Beirut
Regional, Politics, 1/29/2002
UN General Assembly restarts work on comprehensive anti-terrorism treaty
As the United Nations General Assembly restarted on Monday negotiations on a comprehensive international treaty on terrorism, the chairman of the committee drafting the text urged countries to muster the political will and compromise necessary to bridge the divide on the few key remaining provisions.
Regional, Politics, 1/29/2002
Sharon knows no dialogue language, Israel loser if Arafat disappears
Mostafa Al-Fiqi, Chairman of the People's Assembly Foreign Affairs Committee, said Arabs now need a new media discourse that stands in the face unjust allegations that associate of Islam with terrorism.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 1/29/2002
Ebeid receives Indian Parliamentary delegation
Egyptian Prime Minister Atef Ebeid received on Monday an Indian Parliamentary delegation headed by the former foreign affairs minister currently on a visit to Egypt.
Egypt-India, Politics, 1/29/2002
Labor Party member asks to benifit from Egyptian diplomacy
Member of Israeli Knesset from the Labor Party Nawaf Mosalhah expressed hope that Israeli leaders would benefit from experience of President Hosni Mubarak and Egyptian diplomacy.
Israel-Egypt, Politics, 1/29/2002
Jordan king starts a visit to Saudi Arabia
The Jordanian King Abdullah II on Sunday started an important visit to Saudi Arabia which will last for two days during which he will hold talks with the Saudi leadership dealing with latest developments on the Arab and international arenas and revitalizing Arab solidarity and joint work.
Saudi Arabia-Jordan, Politics, 1/28/2002
Yemeni president calls for international protection for the Palestinians
Yemen-Palestine, Politics, 1/28/2002
Moussa did not rule out visiting Iraq again
The secretary general of the Arab League Amr Moussa has not ruled out the possibility of his coming back to Baghdad prior to the convening of the Arab summit, but he noted that there is not, yet, plans on his agenda to visit Baghdad.
Iraq-Regional, Politics, 1/28/2002
Iraqi deputy premier arrives in Beijing
Iraq-China, Politics, 1/28/2002
Khatami address Arab-Iranian Friendship Association
Iran's President Mohammad Khatami in an address to the first meeting of Arab-Iranian Friendship Association stressed the need for identification and removal of obstacles to dialogue between Muslim nations and the outside world.
Regional-Iran, Politics, 1/28/2002
Syrian defense minister's term of office to be extended for more two years
Syria, Politics, 1/28/2002
Report: Khatami, Libyan minister discuss bilateral cooperation
Iran's President Mohammad Khatami said on Monday Iran and Libya have firm relations and that the two countries have always stood by each other through difficult times, IRNA reported.
Libya-Iran, Politics, 1/28/2002
UN chief visits Qatar
Qatar-Regional, Politics, 1/28/2002
Moroccan fm expected in Russia tuesday
Morocco-USA, Politics, 1/28/2002
An operation by Palestinian female kills 2 Israelis, 190 wounded
A Palestinian female student from al-Najah university carried out a "martyrdom" operation in the downtown of west Jerusalem resulted in killing two Israelis and wounding 190, many of them were seriously wounded, according to preliminary news reports of Sunday evening.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/28/2002
Al-Shara confers with Sri Lanka ambassador
Syria-Sri Lanka, Politics, 1/28/2002
Algeria set to diversify ties with Iran
Algeria-Iran, Politics, 1/28/2002
Mubarak, Jordanian monarch exchange messages on regional tensions
"Security is achieved by peace, and peace could only be reached through negotiations," he told a joint press conference with his Jordanian counterpart Marwan al-Maashar
Jordan-Egypt, Politics, 1/28/2002
Ruler of Qatar confers with Iran's minister of defense
The ruler of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani on Saturday received at the Emir's royal court the Iranian Defense minister Gen. Ali Shamakhani.
Qatar-Iran, Politics, 1/28/2002
Jordanian Islamic labor front party elections
The Islamic labor front party has completed the election of members of the Shoura council in 22 of its branches in Jordan. They are 120 members.
Jordan, Politics, 1/28/2002
Libyan- Sudanese discussions
The secretary general of the people's general committee for African Unity in Libya Abdul Salaam al-Tureiki has discussed with the Sudanese foreign minister Othman Ismael Othman bilateral relations between the two states and means of supporting them
Libya-Sudan, Politics, 1/28/2002
Sudan denies secret agreements with the rebels movement
Sudan, Politics, 1/28/2002
Arafat messages to Blair, Spanish government
Palestine, Politics, 1/28/2002
UAE mediation between India, Pakistan
President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahyan on Saturday evening called on India and Pakistan for self- control. This was expressed upon his meeting with a special envoy delegated by the Indian prime minister Atal Vajiani.
United Arab Emirates-India, Politics, 1/28/2002
Yemen releases son of Abu Hamza al-Masri, evacuated to London
The Yemeni authorities on Saturday released Muhammad Mustafa Kamel, son of the Islamist extremist Abu Hamzeh al-Masri, of the British nationality after he had spent three year imprisonment penalty.
Yemen, Politics, 1/28/2002
Israel bans Arafat from traveling to Europe
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/28/2002
Iraqi refugees to return home voluntarily from Iran
Director General of Foreign Nationals and Expatriates Affairs Department Hojjatoleslam Hassanali Ebrahimi said on Saturday that Iran in cooperation with Iraq had provided necessary facilities for voluntary repatriation of Iraqi refugees
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 1/28/2002
Aftermath of the recent destruction of homes in Rafah
Sitting in the yellow light of a canvas tent in Rafah, southern Gaza, 41-year-old Atef Al Najjar spoke of the horror he had felt when he awoke in the early hours of 10 January to the sound of bulldozers crashing into his neighbour's wall.
Palestine, Politics, 1/28/2002
More anti Palestinian stances by US administration
Israeli political sources said on Sunday that the US administration is intending to shortly announce al-Aqsa "martyrs" groups of the Palestinian Fatah movement as a terrorist organization.
Palestine-USA, Politics, 1/28/2002
Saudi ministry of the interior continues receiving inquiries about Saudis arrested in USA
The general department of relations and guidance at the Saudi ministry of the Interior has stated it still continues receiving inquiries of families of Saudis who were arrested in the USA, so as to answer their calls and provide them with necessary information about their children.
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 1/28/2002
Israel violates signed agreements every day, every minute
On American and Israeli statements blaming Palestinian President Yasser Arafat for what is going on, although he himself is besieged by the Israeli forces in Ramallah, Maher underlined that weakening the Palestinian Authority does not enable it to take the necessary measures.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 1/28/2002
Morocco's FM visits Ireland
Moroccan minister of foreign affairs and cooperation, Mohamed Benaissa, paid a visit to Ireland this January 27-28, at the invitation of his Irish peer, Brian Cowen.
Morocco-Ireland, Politics, 1/28/2002
Clashes receded among inter- Somali faction
A Somali tribal leader has stressed that the fighting among the warring tribes in the southern and central Somalia started to recede after war lords had reached an agreement on cease fire.
Somalia, Politics, 1/28/2002
Israel prevents Palestinian official from heading to Lebanon
The justice official at the Palestinian Authority Freij Abu Medyan has stated that the Israeli authorities prevented him from heading to Beirut to take part in the periodical meeting of the Arab ministers of the Interior due to be held in Beirut today.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/28/2002
Moussa and Marry Robinson address terror as a challenge
Robinson said a cause of concern was that, in some countries, non-violent activities have been considered as terrorism, and excessive measures have bean taken to suppress or restrict individual rights including privacy rights, fair trial, and the right to asylum.
Regional, Politics, 1/28/2002
Two German frigates in Djibouti
Two German Frigates arrived on Sunday in Djibouti within a caravan of three frigates which will help in naval periodical acts in the region from the Red Sea to the Gulf to support what is called the American campaign against terrorism.
Djibouti-Germany, Politics, 1/28/2002
Maghreban ministerial commission of judiciary affairs meets in Nouakchott
Maghreb-Mauritania, Politics, 1/28/2002
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