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Sudanese -Egyptian integration projects
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 5/18/2002
Islamists win elections in Bahrain; constitutional court; legislative elections next
The King of Bahrain had called for legislative elections to be held on October 24th. This decision falls in the context of a series of political reforms that include among other things giving citizens equal rights and freedoms and the founding of a constitutional court, a move that is seen as essential to the consolidation and the safeguarding of true democratic practice where the rights of the individual and minorities are always guaranteed and protected against the tyranny of the majority.
Bahrain, Politics, 5/18/2002
The statement of the Druze initiative committee in Palestine
Palestine-Lebanon, Politics, 5/18/2002
Miro's visit to Turkey postponed due Acawit's illness
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 5/18/2002
Bahrainis held a peaceful march towards the US embassy
Bahrain, Politics, 5/18/2002
Egypt: United Nations' General Assembly needs reform
the only way to get out of the imbalance crisis between the General Assembly, and Security Council lies in rebuilding the role of the General Assembly according to United Nations' charter.
Regional-Egypt, Politics, 5/18/2002
Arab peace initiative committee meets in Beirut
The Lebanese foreign minister said that Israel does not want peace and is not ready for it, rather wants to impose its positions and stances on the region and on the Palestinian people.
Regional-Lebanon, Politics, 5/18/2002
Jordanian human rights society calls for releasing Toujan al-Faisal
The Jordanian society in defense of human rights has called on the Jordanian King Abdullah II to pardon the former member of Parliament in Jordan Toujan al-Faisal who was sentenced on Thursday for 18 months imprisonment.
Jordan, Politics, 5/18/2002
Yemeni tribes warn of any American strike; the aim is strategic and not al-Qaida
The statement also stressed "the involvement of any international forces especially the US on what has been rumored of striking a certain area will be eventually a grave strategic mistake, rejected and is not in the confines of fighting terrorism."
Yemen-USA, Politics, 5/18/2002
FM delivers message from Mubarak to Russian President
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmad Maher delivers today a message from President Hosni Mubarak to Russian President Vladimir Putin during his two-day visit to Russia which is the first leg of his tour to Beirut, Greece, and Addis Ababa.
Egypt-Russia, Politics, 5/18/2002
Libya, the Czech for boosting bilateral relations
The Czech foreign minister Yan kavan has received the assistant secretary general of the people's committee for foreign contacts and international cooperation in Libya Saadd Mujbir. Discussions dealt with bilateral relations and issues of joint interests.
Libya-Czech Republic, Politics, 5/18/2002
Lahoud confers with UN representative to south Lebanon
Lebanese President Emi Lahoud on Friday at Baabda palace received the UN secretary general representative to the south Lebanon Steven De Mistora and Gen. Lalit Tiowari, Commander of UNIFIL.
Lebanon, Politics, 5/18/2002
Egypt dismisses reports about Mubarak's threats to Israel
Egypt's Charg d'Affaires in Israel, Ihab el-Sherif yesterday dismissed reports by the British newspaper Foreign Report about a telephone call between President Hosni Mubarak and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 5/18/2002
Arafat: no elections before the end of the occupation
The chairman of the Palestinian Authority Yasser Arafat said on Friday that he will not make general elections until the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories will be eliminated.
Palestine, Politics, 5/18/2002
First Palestinian competitor for Arafat
The political sciences teacher at al- Najah university in Nablus Abdul Sattar qasem announced his nomination for the Palestinian elections to the post of the chairman of the Palestinian Authority in challenge of Yasser Arafat of which Qasem said he "failed as a leader," describing the current Palestinian leadership as dangerous because it is "corrupted and far away from democracy."
Palestine, Politics, 5/18/2002
Saadat holds Arafat responsible for his detention
Saadat criticized the Church of Nativity agreement, noting that the US seeks to cultivate the fruits of the Israeli aggression politically and that contradictions between the US and Israel are just formal.
Palestine, Politics, 5/18/2002
WHO condemns Israeli military operations
The General Assembly of the World Health Organisation (WHO) condemned, during a meeting by its sub-committee in Geneva on Wednesday, the Israeli military operations against the Palestinian cities and camps, which left hundreds of Palestinian civilians dead.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/18/2002
Sahrawi association calls those who strayed to return to homeland
The Association of Victims of Human Rights Violations in "Polisario" Prisons called the "Saharans who have strayed" to return to the "clement and forgiving" homeland.
Morocco, Politics, 5/18/2002
Military medicine days open in Rabat
The Moroccan Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and the French Society of Military Medicine are holding in Rabat this May 16-18 a conference on military medicine.
Morocco-France, Politics, 5/18/2002
Bahrain: large participation in complementary municipal elections
The Bahraini voters on Thursday headed for the voting ballots to choose 20 members in the second session of the municipal elections in Bahrain for which no candidates of women, nor the national trends had won and was limited to candidates from the Sunni, Shiite, Islamic and independent trends.
Bahrain, Politics, 5/17/2002
People's Assembly discuss industrial and government modernization
Since 1991 Egypt has consistently pursued the transition from a state-controlled economy to free market principles, and achieved financial stability and a high GDP growth.
Egypt, Politics, 5/17/2002
Mubarak, Gaddafi review Palestinian developments over phone
Libya-Egypt, Politics, 5/17/2002
Jordan sentences Toujan al-Faisal to 18 months for speaking out
Toujan who was wearing the prison's costume said to her daughter (Diana) when she started crying "do not be afraid I will restore back my freedom very soon."
Jordan, Politics, 5/17/2002
Al-Shara hold telephone conversations with Moussa on Beirut's meeting
Syria-Regional, Politics, 5/17/2002
Yemeni journalist to be jailed for 8 months
A Yemeni court on Wednesday issued a sentence that suspends from working the Yemeni journalist Seif Muhammad Ahmad al-Hadiri, chief editor of the Yemeni weekly al-Shomou' ( the candles) and to fine him by 10,000 Yemeni riyals because he issued the weekly following a decision from the ministry of the information to suspend it "temporarily" because its renewal file has not completed yet.
Yemen, Politics, 5/17/2002
Mubarak and Al Bashir agreed on expanding Egyptian-Sudanese cooperation
President Bashir said "It was important to exchange views to realise coordination between the two countries at the political and economic levels and cooperation in all fields in view of the fact that the two countries have joint higher interests,"
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 5/17/2002
Italy's Ciampi calls for more rapprochement between Mediterranean Banks
The economic and demographic gap between the two banks of the Mediterranean is so wide that rapprochement has become a necessity to ensure a lasting stability in the region, Ciampi said in a lecture at the Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco.
Regional-Italy, Politics, 5/17/2002
Abu Dhabi world conference on international security policies
Regional-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 5/17/2002
Solana warns Israelis against rejection to establish Palestinian State
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/17/2002
Ruler of Qatar to Ivory Coast, several agreements signed
The ruler of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani has commended the stances taken by the Arab states with the African states especially regarding the Arab- Israeli conflict.
Qatar-Regional, Politics, 5/17/2002
Belgian court sets June 26 for Sharon ruling
A Brussels appeals court said yesterday it would rule on June 26 whether Belgium has the right to prosecute Israeli leader Ariel Sharon for war crimes over a 1982 massacre of Palestinian refugees.
Israel-Belgium, Politics, 5/17/2002
Hamas vows to Saudi Arabia to suspend operations against Israel
Palestine-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 5/17/2002
Arab foreign ministers to meet today in Beirut
The Lebanese foreign minister Mahmoud Hammoud has announced that the foreign ministers of the countries of the Arab peace initiative will be meeting today in Beirut and they will listen to reports from Arab ministers who visited Washington in order to give a real picture on the American stand concerning debated issues.
Regional-Lebanon, Politics, 5/17/2002
King Mohammed VI a very modern king, leading his country toward democracy and modernity, US ambassador
Morocco-USA, Politics, 5/17/2002
Al-Shara meets with EU ambassadors accredited in Damascus
The Syrian Foreign minister Farouk al-Shara on Thursday met with the ambassadors of the EU member states accredited in Damascus. The meeting was attended by the deputy foreign minister Mrs. Siba Nasser and the EU head of delegation in Damascus Marc Pierini.
Syria-European Union, Politics, 5/17/2002
Visiting Italian president meets Moroccan officials
Italian President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, who started on Tuesday an official visit to Morocco, met on Wednesday with Moroccan premier and with speakers of the two parliamentary chambers.
Morocco-Italy, Politics, 5/17/2002
Maher to hand message from Mubarak to Putin
Egyptian SForeign Minister Ahmed Maher will visit Russia on Thursday to hand a message from President Hosni Mubarak to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Egypt-Russia, Politics, 5/17/2002
UN envoy upbeat oslo process still valid, despite standstill
Terje Roed-Larsen, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process said "Ten years later the process of Oslo has collapsed; the institutions it gave birth to are shattered and almost destroyed, and the spirit that fuelled it is being drowned out by violence, recriminations and distrust."
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/17/2002
Chairman of the Kuwaiti prisoners affairs committee visits Egypt
Kuwait-Egypt, Politics, 5/17/2002
Arafat and rebuilding of Jenin
The chairman of the Palestinian Authority (PA) Yasser Arafat has appointed Azzam al-Ahmad, member of the PA, as member in the committee for rebuilding Jenin camp for the Palestinian refugees.
Palestine, Politics, 5/17/2002
Solana: Palestinian elections this year; Larsen: The UN might replace the Palestinian Authority
The UN special envoy to the Middle East Terry Rod Larsen on Wednesday in Oslo noted the possibility that the UN might replace the Palestinian Authority in case security will not be established in the region.
Palestine, Politics, 5/17/2002
President Chirac meets Morocco's Prince Moulay Rachid
President Jacques Chirac of France received on Thursday in Paris Prince Moulay Rachid, younger brother of King Mohammed VI.
Morocco-France, Politics, 5/17/2002
Amended UN sanctions against Iraq for review in six month
The Iraqi minister of information Muhammad Saeed al-Sahaf said that "Iraq will deal with UN Security Council resolution 1409 taken by the council in regard to renewing work according to the memorandum of understanding for an additional 6 months."
Iraq, Politics, 5/17/2002
Austria praises Mubarak's role
Austrian Foreign Minister Benita-Maria Ferrero Waldnder praised the pivotal role played by Egypt and President Mubarak from the beginning of the peace march till now.
Egypt-Austria, Politics, 5/17/2002
Spanish former premier calls for Spain-Morocco mutual respect, lauds Morocco's efforts for democracy
The 5th Moroccan-Spanish Journalists conference, held May 14-15 in Seville, agreed Wednesday on a honest and sincere dialogue to bring the two peoples closer.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 5/17/2002
Arafat's decision to reform PA courageous
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher Wednesday said that the announcement made by Palestinian President Yasser Arafat on Wednesday was a natural outcome of an important phase of national struggle.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 5/17/2002
Bahrain: second phase of elections today
Bahrain, Politics, 5/16/2002
Mubarak, Bashir meet in Cairo
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 5/16/2002
Iraq gives priority to Saudi Arabia to trade cooperation
In the context of the detente realized during the Beirut's summit, Iraq has for the first time offered a licensing for Saudi investors to establish a project for processing irrigation systems, giving Saudi Arabia the priority to trade relations and welcoming any relations with Kuwait. These are in line with presidential directives in Iraq to revitalize Iraq's relations with the Arab states on the ground of solidarity and a message of appreciation carried by an Iraqi minister to the Saudi leadership.
Iraq-Kuwait, Politics, 5/16/2002
Premier Miro to visit Turkey this month
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 5/16/2002
Maghreb summit on June 21-22
Algerian minister of foreign affairs, Abdelaziz Belkhadem, chaired Tuesday a preparatory meeting for the Arab Maghreb Union Summit to be held in Algiers June 21-22.
Algeria-Maghreb, Politics, 5/16/2002
Morocco wants relations with Italy a model of mediterranean partnership
The king stressed that Morocco and Italy's "joint aspiration to give a new impetus to ties of cooperation between our two countries, and which received positive responses, including financial support extended by your country for the implementation of major projects in Morocco, and the conversion of part of debts owed by Morocco to Italy, into investments, has led us to hope for an additional effort in this regard, so that private economic actors would make full use of the mechanisms available."
Morocco-Italy, Politics, 5/16/2002
A decree to nominate Ahmad al-Ahmad, member at the central command of the NPF in Syria
Syria, Politics, 5/16/2002
Italy wants close association in Morocco's economic development
Italian president, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, said Tuesday his country wants to be a close associate in Morocco's economic development and contribute to creating an important production and consumption market.
Morocco-Italy, Politics, 5/16/2002
Gulf states consultation summit on May 26th
The secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council states (GCC) Abdul Rahman al-Ateyah on Wednesday said that the council will hold its biannual summit on May 26 in Jeddah to the West of Saudi Arabia to discuss in particular the recent developments took place in the Palestinian territories.
Gulf-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 5/16/2002
Maher meets with Swiss envoy to horn of Africa, Sudan
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher Tuesday met with Joseph Boucher, Swiss special envoy to the Horn of African and Sudan.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 5/16/2002
Saudi- British talks
Discussions dealt with developments of conditions on the Middle East arena and means of strengthening military cooperation between Riyadh and London
Saudi Arabia-UK, Politics, 5/16/2002
Enlargement of UNSC membership sensitive issue under discussion
Egypt's Permanent Representative to the U.N. Ambassador Ahmed Abul Gheit said the enlargement of the Security Council's membership is one of the most sensitive issues now under discussion.
Regional-Egypt, Politics, 5/16/2002
Yaaloun visits Washington
Israel-USA, Politics, 5/16/2002
Iraq criticizes UN new sanctions list
The Iraqi ambassador to the UN Muhammad al-Douri on Wednesday criticized the UN Security Council resolution no. 1409 concerning the newly modified sanctions law imposed on Iraq.
Iraq, Politics, 5/16/2002
Morocco has always endeavored to find political, peaceful solution to Moroccan Sahara Issue, King Mohammed
Morocco has always endeavored to find a political and peaceful solution to the question of Moroccan Sahara, King Mohammed VI said on Tuesday.
Morocco, Politics, 5/16/2002
Quebec Says Sahara Issue is a Moroccan-Algerian Problem
Quebec on Wednesday said the Sahara issue is a problem between Morocco and Algeria, who should work together to reach a peaceful solution.
Morocco-Canada, Politics, 5/16/2002
Islamists in Jordan denounce call to end Intifada; Egyptian security measures besiege 'al-Nakbah' demonstrations
The Jordanian Islamic movement on Wednesday criticized the Arab voices which call for ending the Palestinian Intifada and resistance for a policy of "surrender," while thousands of Egyptian police members besieged several demonstrations organized in Egypt to mark the 54th anniversary of al-Nakbah (Israel's usurpation of Palestine in 1948). An occasion which was commemorated by scores of women in Damascus in a sit in observed in front of the British embassy and the headquarters of the UN in Damascus.
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 5/16/2002
Exiled Palestinians will stay in Cyprus until Monday
The 13 exiled Palestinians spent their 6th day in Cyprus on Wednesday, waiting for the decision of the EU ambassadors who met on Wednesday in Brussels, but no decision was taken to this effect as the ambassadors could not find a solution to define the status the exiled persons will have during their existence in the hosting states.
Palestine, Politics, 5/16/2002
Rasheed in Washington, delegated by Arafat
Muhammad Rasheed, the economic advisor for the chairman of the Palestinian authority Yasser Arafat arrived in Washington in order to hold talks with the director general of the Israeli foreign ministry Ave Jeil and others at the US State Department.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/16/2002
Amro hold Sharon responsible for Israeli massacres against the Palestinians
Former official at the Palestinians authority Nabil Amro has held the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon responsible for the violence and massacres committed by the Israeli army against the Palestinians in the Palestinian territories.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/16/2002
Saudi contacts to convince Hamas to end resistance
Saudi Arabia-Palestine, Politics, 5/16/2002
Morocco renews support for proposed international peace conference
Morocco's King Mohammed VI on Tuesday renewed Morocco's backing to the proposed international conference on peace in the Middle-East.
Morocco-Regional, Politics, 5/16/2002
Toujan al-Faisal criticizes Abu al-Ragheb strongly
In her debate Toujan al-Faisal stressed that she is innocent from all charges addressed against her. She added "all what I have done in my life is that I served those people and committed myself to their sublime morals in rejecting corruption." The former member of parliament also accused the prime minister of "misusing his authorities and considered himself above the law." She questioned if this position she takes (by saying so) is in itself "a violation to the state's sovereignty."
Jordan, Politics, 5/15/2002
President Ciampi of Italy arrives in Morocco
Morocco-Italy, Politics, 5/15/2002
Defendant lawyers for Issa, al-Bunni threaten to pullout
The lawyers defending the two detainees -- the spokesman of the Democratic National Coalition Habib Issa, and member of the Defense Committee For Civil Society Walid al-Bunni -- have threatened to withdraw from the trial session "if the higher state security court will not open up (to the press and public) its sessions."
Syria, Politics, 5/15/2002
Bin Ali inaugurates the referendum campaign
The constitutional amendment which was adopted by the Tunisian parliament will be debated to people in a referendum which is the first of its kind in the country. It will be held on May 26th.
Tunisia, Politics, 5/15/2002
Relations atmosphere appropriate for new surge in Egyptian-Sudanese relations
Climate is conducive now to a new surge in relations between Khartoum and Cairo especially in investment and trade exchange domains. Egypt and Sudan have signed more than 20 agreements, some of them have not yet been implemented, he said.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 5/15/2002
Summit meeting between ruler of Qatar, South African peer to strengthen friendship and cooperation
The ruler of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani on Tuesday started a visit to South Africa. The visit will last for three days. In an arrival statement at Cape town international airport on Tuesday evening, Sheikh Hamad expressed hope to exchange views and consultation with President of South Africa Thabu Ambiki and members of his government on issues of mutual concern, foremost being strengthening and fostering friendship and cooperation relations "between our two countries in various fields."
Qatar-South Africa, Politics, 5/15/2002
Italy negotiates Maghreban prisoners transfer
Italy is presently negotiating with Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria an agreement for the transfer of the three countries' prisoners to their home countries, Italian minister of justice, Roberto Castelli, said.
Maghreb-Italy, Politics, 5/15/2002
Egyptian FM stresses unwavering Arab principles
Egyptian foreign minister Ahmad Maher said that the Syrian- Egyptian- Saudi summit recently held in Sharm Esh Sheikh confirmed the Arab unwavering stances to restoring the complete Arab rights and occupied territories until June 4, 1967 border lines, adding that this summit had consolidated the importance of consultation and joint Arab efforts and giving new impetus to serve the higher Arab interests.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 5/15/2002
Israel steps up anti-France campaign while Bush visit approaches
Pro-Palestine circles in France expressed fears that the current campaign Israel is launching against France through the help of Jewish Americans and support of U.S. President George W. Bush under alleged anti-Semitism falls within a meticulously-laid plan to practise pressures on the moderate French Mideast policies.
Israel-France, Politics, 5/15/2002
The Palestinian file on top of Gulf states' meetings
Gulf sources said that the special meeting of the foreign minister of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states which will be hosted in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) on the Red Sea coast -- not the city of Riyadh as stated before -- will mainly concentrate on the Palestinian file with all its implications and the Israeli aggressions.
Gulf, Politics, 5/15/2002
Islamic Jihad: No change in the Syrian position concerning martyrdom operations
Syria-Palestine, Politics, 5/15/2002
Maher: Sharm El-Sheikh summit tackled Arab action within Beirut resolutions
The Egyptian-Saudi-Syrian summit held recently in the Red Sea resort of Sharm El-Sheikh tackled the mechanisms for Arab action within the Beirut Arab summit resolutions, Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher said Tuesday.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 5/15/2002
Iraqi opposition papers distribution banned
The London- based al- Hayat daily reported on Tuesday, according to Iraqi sources that the Syrian authorities laid great restriction on the circulation of the Iraqi opposition papers in the Syrian territories and this is in line with the level of relations Damascus and Baghdad have reached since the beginning of rapprochement in 1997 following a cessation that started in 1980.
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 5/15/2002
Bashir rules out reconciliation with Turabi
Sudan, Politics, 5/15/2002
The US and Sudan
The US special delegate to Sudan John Danforth has urged the US to move as "an incentive factor" for peace in Sudan, calling, simultaneously for strengthening diplomatic relations with Khartoum and for more humanitarian efforts there.
Sudan-USA, Politics, 5/15/2002
UN Security Council makes change to the sanctions imposed on Iraq
These new sanctions still allow the US and Britain -- the two main antagonists against Iraq -- to continue to be able to prevent the importation of commercial and industrial products needed for Iraq's development, as the USA and Britain have done previously under the old sanctions regime
Iraq, Politics, 5/15/2002
Jordanian- Afghani talks
The Afghani foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah has criticized the decision taken by the Israeli Likud Party which rejects the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Jordan-Afghanistan, Politics, 5/15/2002
Post services for Lt. Gen. Mustafa Tlass extended for more two years
Syria, Politics, 5/15/2002
Israeli human rights organization considers settlements illegal
The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights, B'Tselem said in a report published Monday Israeli settlements policy in the occupied territories in illegal under international law.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/15/2002
Majority of Israelis support Sharon on Palestinian state
Israel's Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said that through negotiations "And at the end of the process, I believe that the Palestinian state, of course, will be -- we'll see a Palestinian state."
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/15/2002
Arafat cancels visit to Jenin camp of fears of being attacked there
Palestine, Politics, 5/15/2002
MINURSO draft budget amounts to us$ 41 million
The draft budget of MINURSO (French acronym for U.N. mission supervising the holding of a referendum in the Sahara) for the period between July 1st, 2002 and July 30, 2003 amounts to US$ 41.5 Million (gross amount), excluding in-kind voluntary contributions, estimated at US$ 6.09 Mln.
Morocco, Politics, 5/15/2002
UNDP hold regional meeting in Damascus
The regional meeting for the resident representatives of the UN Development Program (UNDP) will be held in Damascus at the Meridian hotel on May 20 through 22.
Regional-Syria, Politics, 5/15/2002
Artists cancel Tuesday march
The Union of drama professionals (SNPT) announced the cancellation of march they were planning to hold this Tuesday.
Morocco, Politics, 5/15/2002
Mubarak, Arafat discuss Summit outcome over phone
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 5/14/2002
Toujan al-Faisal faces the court without lawyers
The attorney general of the Jordanian state security court on Monday called for condemning former member of parliament Toujan al-Faisal over the accusations addressed against her, relating in particular to "undermining the sovereignty of the state."
Jordan, Politics, 5/14/2002
Al-Assad meets with Dubai's crown prince
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Monday in Damascus received Sheikh Muhammad Bin Rashed al-Maktoum, the crown prince of Dubai and defense minister in the United Arab Emirates and members of the accompanying delegation.
Syria-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 5/14/2002
New Jordanian government expected very soon
Jordan, Politics, 5/14/2002
Mubarak, Bashir discuss the Sudanese peace in Cairo tomorrow
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak and Sudan's President Omar Hassan al-Bashir discuss tomorrow in Cairo the efforts exerted at the Arab and regional levels to establish peace in Sudan.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 5/14/2002
Ruler of Qatar starts today a one- week African tour
The Qatari royal court announced Monday that the ruler of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani will head today to the South Africa republic, marking an African tour which will also cover the republic of Cote De Voire, Geniea, Gambia, Niger and Mali.
Qatar-Regional, Politics, 5/14/2002
Sudan, Ethiopia sign four agreements
In conclusion of the talks held under the chairmanship of the two countries' foreign ministers, both Sudan and Ethiopia have signed four cooperation agreements that covered the areas of agriculture, livestock, culture and tourism.
Sudan-Ethiopia, Politics, 5/14/2002
Message from Al-Assad to Lahoud, conveyed by al-Shara
Lebanon's President Emil Lahoud on Monday at the Lebanese Baabda palace received the Syrian deputy premier and foreign minister Farouk al-Shara. The meeting was attended by the Lebanese foreign minister Mahmoud Hammoud.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 5/14/2002
Kaddafi receives message from King Mohammed
Libyan President Moammar Kaddafi on Sunday received a message from Morocco's King Mohammed VI.
Libya-Morocco, Politics, 5/14/2002
Moroccan businessmen meet Libyan peers
Moroccan-Libyan trade is still short of existing possibilities as Morocco's exports to Libya in 2000 did not exceed US$ 50 million while imports were valued at US$ 70 million, comprising mostly oil products
Libya-Morocco, Politics, 5/14/2002
First Libyan- French ministerial meeting in 10 years
Well-informed Libyan sources said that the French- Libyan committee will hold a meeting shortly in Tripoli under the chairmanship of the ministers of state for foreign affairs in the first step that perpetuates rescheduling of cooperation between the two governments since more than 10 years.
Libya-France, Politics, 5/14/2002
Israeli military exercises in the Jordanian valley
Israel-Regional, Politics, 5/14/2002
US envoy report on the conflict in Sudan
The US special envoy for peace to Sudan John Danforth has defined basic reasons for the Sudanese conflict in five points which are: oil, self- determination, the connection between religion and the state, the type of the ruling system and the guarantees.
Sudan-USA, Politics, 5/14/2002
UN Security Council postpones voting sanctions against Iraq for the fourth time on Monday
The UN Security Council on Monday postponed a resolution amending the sanctions law imposed on Iraq since 12 years. This was at the request of Syria's representative to the UN Security Council in order to make consultations with his government.
Iraq, Politics, 5/14/2002
Mubarak's contacts led to positive development in US stance-Maher
he added, "we are not satisfied with moving because we, sometimes, reject and approve these moves. This is why Mubarak's contacts target moving in these positive directions."
Egypt-USA, Politics, 5/14/2002
Maher receives ambassadors of US, Britain and France
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmad Maher held separate meetings Monday with the US, British and French ambassadors, Maher told the ambassadors that the Israeli government's statements and stance went against the atmosphere created by the Arab peace initiative.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 5/14/2002
Israel starts to build 1000 settlement units in the Golan
The Israeli occupation forces started its plan to expand its settlements by building other 1000 housing units in the occupied Golan heights in a step described as the greatest settlement movement there.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 5/14/2002
Equatorial Guinea renews backing to Morocco's territorial integrity
President Obiang Nguema Mbazogo of Equatorial Guinea has renewed his country's unconditional backing to Morocco's territorial integrity.
Morocco-Guinea, Politics, 5/14/2002
Austrian ex-minister: 'Chain of human rights violations' by Israel
Hatzl described Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon as "a state terrorist.
Palestine-Austria, Politics, 5/14/2002
Amnesty International: Israeli occupation forces torture and mistreats Palestinians
No exceptional circumstances whatsoever, whether a state of war or a threat of war, internal political instability or any other public emergency, may be invoked as a justification of torture
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/14/2002
Palestinian state not subject to Likud whims
Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher dismissed yesterday a vote by Israel's ruling Likud party rejecting the creation of a future Palestinian state, saying it was up to Palestinians to decide, not the Israeli right wing.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 5/14/2002
US vows support for founding the Palestinian state
The US has announced it supports the idea of establishing the Palestinian state despite the vote made by the Israeli Likud party on Sunday on a decision in which it rejects the foundation of such a state.
Palestine-USA, Politics, 5/14/2002
Arafat in Jenin
The chairman of the Palestinian authority Yasser Arafat arrived in Jenin on Monday in the framework of a tour he made in the cities of the West Bank following lifting the siege imposed on it by the Israeli forces
Palestine, Politics, 5/14/2002
Egyptian Evangelical Church in California calls on Bush to carry out UNSC resolutions on Mideast
Egyptian Evangelical Church in California calls on Bush to carry out UN Security Council resolutions on the Mideast
Egypt-USA, Politics, 5/14/2002
Washington intensifies contacts with the Iraqi opposition
The Washington Post said on Monday that high ranking American officials intensified their talks with opposition Iraqi groups including groups who were not invited before to take part in such talks.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/14/2002
Pakistan's Musharraf Postpones Maghreban Trip
Maghreb-Pakistan, Politics, 5/14/2002
Over 60,000 Israeli pacifists hold rally for end to Israeli occupations
Yossi Belin of the Isareli Labor party also addressed the crowd, stating, "We are told Sharon is a man of peace but it is not true: he doesn't want go to the negotiating table because he has nothing to sayÉSharon is dragging us into a catastrophe."
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/14/2002
Bin Ali vows transparency, referendums as democratic tool
Bin Ali explained "the referendum is the most sublime form of practicing democracy.. It is one characteristics of people's progress and maturity."
Tunisia, Politics, 5/13/2002
Saudi crown prince gets a message from UAE President
Saudi Arabia-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 5/13/2002
Sharm el-Sheikh Summit calls for UN resolutions implementation
the three Arab leaders underlined the necessity of implementing resolutions of the UN Security Council and General Assembly on the dispatch of a fact-finding panel on war crimes perpetrated by Israeli occupation forces in Jenin.
Regional, Politics, 5/13/2002
Moroccan teens expound children parliament experience in New York
Two Moroccan teens have been brilliantly taking part in the United Nations special general assembly on children, expounding the Moroccan children parliament experience and echoing concerns of other Moroccan children.
Morocco, Politics, 5/13/2002
Al-Shara in Beirut today
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 5/13/2002
Syrian efforts at the UN in support of Iraq
Well-informed Syrian sources told the London- based al-Hayat daily in its Sunday's issue that Syria is working through its representative at the UN Michael Wahba to postpone approving the new sanctions system on Iraq, through the attempt to add elements obstructing the intention of the US to striking this country.
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 5/13/2002
Call to modernize Egypt; Osama el-Baz: Sharon rejects negotiations on final status
President Mubarak's political adviser Osama El-Baz said that the power of the countries is now assessed in accordance with their human resources, not the natural resources.
Egypt, Politics, 5/13/2002
Baz says Arab nation facing serious challenges at present
Egyptian Presidential Adviser Osama Al-Baz said on Saturday the Arab nation is facing serious challenges at the time being and this needs consultations among Arab leaders.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 5/13/2002
A Saudi clergy permits reconciliation with Jews; Sam 7 shell near prince Sultan base
Saudi Arabian military officials have announced that the Saudi security forces found by the "end of this week" a missile shell, Russian made "Sam 7" near the Prince Sultan military base which is used by the American forces while Sheikh Saleh al-Fouzan, one member of senior men of religion commission in Saudi Arabia considered that "truce and reconciliation with Jews are justified according to the Islamic jurisprudence if the interests of Muslims says so."
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 5/13/2002
Morocco's FM Meets Japanese Official
Morocco-Japan, Politics, 5/13/2002
Prince Nayef: Israel exploits September 11th incidents for its interests
The Saudi minister of the Interior Prince Nayef Bin Abdul Aziz has stressed that Israel has exploits the incidents of September 11 in the US in the interests of its aggressive war against the unarmed Palestinian people.
Saudi Arabia-Regional, Politics, 5/13/2002
Al-Assad gets a message from Karazai, reviews bilateral relations with Abdullah
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday in Damascus received Afghanistan's foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah and members of the accompanying delegation.
Syria-Afghanistan, Politics, 5/13/2002
Palestinian official urges Arab, international sides to pressure Israel
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 5/13/2002
Al-Shara confers with Afghani counterpart
Syrian deputy premier and foreign minister Farouk al-Shara on Sunday in Damascus received the Afghani foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah and members of the accompanying delegation.
Syria-Afghanistan, Politics, 5/13/2002
Al-Barazani, Talibani and relations with Syria, Iran
The Turkish daily Hurriet said on Saturday quoting a report prepared recently by the Turkish intelligence units that the Kurdistani Democratic party led by Masoud al-Barazani and the Kurdistani National Federation led by Jalal Talibani are establishing close relations with Syria and Iran.
Iraq-Syria, Politics, 5/13/2002
Egypt, Arab states invited to forge statute of international criminal court
The international criminal court conference invited the Arab states, foremost of which was Egypt, to join the basic system of the criminal court so as to a take positive part in forging basic legal systems that would lay down the court system.
Regional-Egypt, Politics, 5/13/2002
Israel and the tripartite summit
The spokesman for the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon, Ranaan Gesin said on Sunday that the statement which was issued on Saturday in conclusion of the tripartite Arab summit in Sharm esh Sheikh (Egypt) is encouraging.
Israel-Regional, Politics, 5/13/2002
Syria might prevent an opposition Iraqi paper
Well-informed sources in Damascus said on Sunday that there might be a new decision that provides for banning the printing and circulation of one of the Iraqi opposition papers in the Syrian capital Damascus and that is for many reasons including the protest filed by certain Arab states to the criticism made by the paper against their leaders.
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 5/13/2002
Yemeni President underestimates the importance of 'sympathizers with al-Qaida' group
In statements issued on Sunday, the Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh said that security cooperation between Washington and Sanaa in the field of fighting terrorism will be limited to few weeks, noting that the existence of 30 American experts to train the Yemeni security forces "does not mean an American military presence in our country." He, on the other hand, underestimated the importance of an unidentified group calling themselves "the sympathizers with al-Qaida organization."
Yemen-USA, Politics, 5/13/2002
On the Israeli role in the ME conflict
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 5/13/2002
Sharon vows to continue operations against the Palestinians
The Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon on Sunday stressed his intention to continue his aggression against the Palestinian people and to carry out breaking in operations against the Palestinian cities and villages under the pretext of preserving Israel's security.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/13/2002
Palestinian evacuees cling to return back home
The 13 Palestinian evacuees -- as a result of the Nativity Curch incident -- who are temporarily in Cyprus stressed on Sunday their cling to return back to their homes in the Palestinian territories and their rejection to be alienated.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/13/2002
Abu al-Ragheb does not rule out abrogating the Jordanian elections
The Jordanian Prime minister Ali Abu al-Ragheb has stated that it is not ruled out not to organize the legislative elections for this year, which were initially decided in September, in case further deterioration of conditions in the Middle East will be taken place.
Jordan, Politics, 5/13/2002
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