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Iraq to promote democratic development; welcomes German inspection experts
Iraq's Cabinet discussed the fifth round of National Assembly polls and approved proposals to enforce democratic development in the coming elections
Iraq, Politics, 9/21/2002
Egypt's ruling party plan to invigorate itself by call for greater democracy
"We call upon all to engage in political life. All are invited to present their views within a free and democratic framework," Sherif said.
Egypt, Politics, 9/21/2002
Saddam Hussein's letter to the UN and international community
In a speech that was preceded and accompanied by media rattling and extensive preparation in expectation of what the new 'offspring' was going to be like, amidst the anticipation of those awaiting it, the American President stood to speak to the General Assembly. But instead of giving voice to common issues of particular concern to humanity at large, ... the American president narrow-mindedly presented the security problems of his own country, and the loss it has suffered from, since the events of September 11.
Iraq, Politics, 9/21/2002
UN inspectors to return to Iraq by mid October
As the UN chief inspector Hans Blix announced before the UN Security Council 15 members that he will send the first group of experts to Iraq in mid October, the US Secretary of State Colin Powell stressed that the US will not permit any Iraqi proposal or a draft law simply because Iraq promised to permit the unconditional return of UN inspectors to Iraq.
Iraq, Politics, 9/21/2002
Morocco, as president of G-77 Countries, expresses resolve to group interests
The Moroccan official noted that the G-77 countries will continue to stress the urgent need for the whole international community to establish just and equitable multilateral commercial rules through the enhancement of the principles and modalities of a special and differentiated treatment on the one hand and a privileged access to the markets for the goods and services of export interest to developing countries on the other.
Regional-Morocco, Politics, 9/21/2002
Al-Nahar: Hospitals on the Syrian- Iraqi borders
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 9/21/2002
Bush's new national security strategy: U.S. will act preemptively and alone
US President George Bush sent to Congress yesterday in Washington his new national security strategy. He said the U.S. will use preemptive strategy against hostile enemies and will act alone when it suits its interests.
Regional-USA, Politics, 9/21/2002
Sudan is ready to resume peace negotiations with the rebels
The Sudanese foreign minister Mustafa Othman Ismael stressed on Thursday that the Sudanese government is ready to resume peace talks which were suspended this month after the Southern Sudanese rebels gained control of Tourit town, but under the condition that the rebels will first cease fire.
Sudan-USA, Politics, 9/21/2002
Sudan state of alert to prevent collapse of Jouba
The Sudanese government started to make calculations for the possible collapse of Jouba, which might happen if the rebels gain control of the city of Tourin. It is the collapse of Jouba.
Sudan, Politics, 9/21/2002
Morocco, Macedonia set up diplomatic ties
Morocco-Macedonia, Politics, 9/21/2002
Lahoud: Lebanon refuses ro bargain rights to our waters
The Lebanese President Emil Lahoud stressed that the continued Israeli threats against Syria and Lebanon, and the Israeli continued attacks against the Palestinian people, all fall in the course of a strategy set by the Israeli government to keep the explosive situation in the region, and to foil any regional and international initiative aiming at finding out a just and comprehensive solution for the Arab- Israeli conflict.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 9/21/2002
Al-Mustaqbil: A quartet Arab summit expected in Sharm Esh Sheikh
The Lebanese daily al-Mustaqbil said Friday that intensive Arab contacts will be held within the coming days between the leaders of Syria, Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia in order to discuss the Iraqi situation.
Regional, Politics, 9/21/2002
Iranian air maneuvers near the Iraqi borders
The Iranian daily al-Quds said Thursday that a unit of the Iranian air force is preparing to carry out air maneuvers in a border area with Iraq to the Western part of the country.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 9/21/2002
Arafat appeals to Arab leaders; Mubarak says Israeli escalation encourages desperation
Palestinian authority chairman Yasser Arafat made telephone calls from his besieged headquarters in Ramullah with several Arab leaders during which he urged them to move to halt Israel's aggression and crimes.
Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 9/21/2002
Francs in Yemen discusses means of chasing al-Qaida suspects
American sources have unveiled that the American ambassador to Yemen Edmond Halle and the commander of the American central leadership Tommy Francs are discussing with Yemeni officials means of chasing persons who are involved in "terrorist acts."
Yemen-USA, Politics, 9/21/2002
Moroccan and Spanish intellectuals call for solution to problems
A group of Moroccan and Spanish intellectuals issued a manifesto calling on Spain and Morocco to "overcome their differences and seek solutions to all their disputes through dialogue."
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 9/21/2002
Russia denies news of political asylum to Saddam Hussein
Sources of the Russian foreign ministry denied news reports by certain foreign media on that Russia might give political asylum in its territories to the Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.
Iraq-Russia, Politics, 9/21/2002
Arab League chief to meet representatives of US-settled arab communities
Talks will also deal with the anti-Arab-Muslim campaign waged by some parties after the 9/11 events, as well as the negative repercussions of the thesis saying Arabs and Moslems cannot coexist with westerners.
Regional-USA, Politics, 9/21/2002
AL, EU welcome Iraq's acceptance of inspectors' return
Iraq-Regional, Politics, 9/20/2002
Russia: already issued S.C Resolutions are enough
Iraq-Russia, Politics, 9/20/2002
Annan, Moussa, Sabri formulated the Iraqi acceptance of UN inspectors
Iraq, Politics, 9/20/2002
US has no excuse for war now, Iraq says
Iraq has removed any excuse for a US-led war by agreeing to new UN weapons inspections, Deputy Prime Minister Tareq Aziz said on Tuesday. "The excuse used to launch an aggression has been totally blocked," Aziz told a gathering of foreign political supporters in Baghdad
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/20/2002
US: Bush is not Hitler; asks Congress for use of force on Iraq
US President Bush asked the U.S. Congress for authority to use all means necessary, including the use of the U.S. armed forces, to depose the Iraqi regime of Saddam Hussein and to disarm Iraq.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/20/2002
Iraq calls on Russia to prevent US goals; plundering Arab oil resources
The Iraqi deputy Premier Tareq Aziz on Wednesday accused the US that of wanting to attack Iraq in order to "plunder" the oil resources of Iraq and the Arab states.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/20/2002
Jordan: King Abdullah postpones visit to Kuwait
The Jordanian King Abdullah II has postponed a visit which was due to the state of Kuwait next Sunday to a later date which was not set yet, without clarifying the reasons behind that. However, he did not cancel another visit to be held to Bahrain in the same day.
Jordan-Kuwait, Politics, 9/20/2002
Al-Assad discusses with Chile's delegation regional and international conditions
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Thursday in Damascus received the chairman of the Socialist party in the Republic of Chile Camilo Ascalona and members of the accompanying delegation.
Syria-Chile, Politics, 9/20/2002
Secret conference for US military leadership in Kuwait; transfer of Florida leadership to Qatar
A conference started in Kuwait yesterday and will last for two days including senior US leaders of operations under the leadership of the commander of the US central leadership, which covers a large area including the Gulf region and Afghanistan, US Gen. Tommy Francs.
Kuwait-USA, Politics, 9/20/2002
American experts arrive to investigate al-Wazzani project crisis
The American experts Charles Lowson started his mission in Lebanon concerning the conflict between lebanon and Israel concerning the sharing of al-Wazzani river water, according to a source close from the Lebanese government.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 9/20/2002
An Israeli company installs an electronic fence around Jerusalem
The Israeli company ( Beit Systems) has stated it received a deal at 5 million dollars to install a "smart" electronic fence around a part of Jerusalem.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/20/2002
Herald of Harare: Zimbabwe's Mugabe Calls for Moroccan-Zimbabwean Joint Commission
Morocco-Zimbabwe, Politics, 9/20/2002
Haartez: 15,000 Israeli police, emergency person to be immunized
A medical source said that the Israeli ministry of health started on Wednesday the immunization of 15,000 emergency men and police men for fears of a likely Iraqi missiles bombardment.
Israel-Iraq, Politics, 9/20/2002
Al-Mifdal has the ministries of infrastructure and tourism in Israel
The Israeli religious national party ( al-Mifdal ) on Wednesday approved the proposal made by Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon to have the two ministries of the infrastructure and tourism run by two parliamentarians from the the party.
Israel, Politics, 9/20/2002
9.2 million persons picked voter cards so far
Morocco, Politics, 9/19/2002
Bahrain: 88 candidates so far for parliamentary elections
Official figures in Manama revealed on Tuesday that the number of candidates for the parliamentary elections which will be held in October in Bahrain increased to 88 candidates of both sexes.
Bahrain, Politics, 9/19/2002
Some 24 Libyan prisoners return from the USA
Libya-USA, Politics, 9/19/2002
Al-Hayat: Syrian, Egyptian, Saudi messages to Iraq
Egyptian political sources in Cairo told the London- based al-Hayat daily in its Wednesday's issue that Syria, Egypt and Saudi Arabia sent three messages to the Iraqi President Saddam Hussein through their foreign ministers demanding Saddam Hussein accept the return back of the UN inspectors and to avoid the region and the Iraqi people great destruction.
Regional-Iraq, Politics, 9/19/2002
Riyadh: No Saudis in Pakistan al-Qaida detainees; Charity societies continue activities
The Saudi minister of the interior prince Nayef Bin Abdul Aziz said that Pakistan did not notify his country of arresting any Saudi citizen among the ten persons who were arrested last week and suspected to be members in al-Qaida organization.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 9/19/2002
Sultan of Brunei final round of talks with al-Assad
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad and Sultan Hassan al-Balqia of Brunei Dar al-Salaam held a final session of talks on Wednesday in Damascus during which they completed their talks which dealt with bilateral relations and means of strengthening them on solid ground in various fields.
Syria-Brunei, Politics, 9/19/2002
Ghazi al-Quseibi becomes a minister
Saudi Arabia's ambassador in London Ghazi al-Quseibi was appointed as a minister of water, established according to a decree by the Saudi King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz and was issued in Riyadh on Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 9/19/2002
Iraq, Iran exchange the remains of 120 soldiers
Iraq and Iran on Tuesday exchanged the remains of 120 soldiers who were killed during their war ( 1980- 1988 ).
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 9/19/2002
40 killed in south Sudan; British mediator in Khartoum
The Southern Sudan rebels announced on Wednesday the killing of more than 40 persons during the clashes with government forces which used its air force, and called for putting pressure on Khartoum in order to return back to negotiations.
Sudan, Politics, 9/19/2002
Kuwait would support UN approved strikes on Iraq; deploys patriot missiles
A high ranking officials at the Kuwaiti ministry of defense said that the Kuwaiti army is ready to protect Kuwait against any likely aggression.
Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 9/19/2002
King Abdullah to visit Kuwait, Bahrain
An official source in the Jordanian Royal Court said on Tuesday that king Abdullah will next Sunday pay a visit to Kuwait and Bahrain.
Jordan-Regional, Politics, 9/19/2002
Ruler of Qatar confers with US forces commander
The ruler of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani on Wednesday received Gen. Tommy Franc, the commander general of the American central leadership and members of the accompanying delegation.
Qatar-USA, Politics, 9/19/2002
US, Yemeni secret plan in search of al-Qaida members
CIA and the American army have prepared for launching a large scale secret operation in Yemen in search of al- Qaida fighters who are presumed to have fled from Afghanistan to Yemen.
Yemen-USA, Politics, 9/19/2002
October: Bin Laden is in Qatar
A high ranking Arab source disclosed that the leader of al-Qaida organization Osama Bin laden and al-Mulla Omar, the leader of the Taliban movement, and Ayman al-Zawahiri, the assistant of Bin Laden, and other 25 persons representing key al-Qaida leaders are in Qatar.
Qatar, Politics, 9/19/2002
Al-Sharif Ali and al-Jalabi: the attack is easy and coming
Al-Sharif Ali added that the "crisis will be escalated in, at most in February 2003," noting that "we expect the Americans to launch the attack according to the way they are preparing and their speeches, before the end of the current year."
Iraq, Politics, 9/19/2002
Al-Rai al-Aam: Al- Faisal: Iraq's acceptance of UN inspectors wont change war fever
Saudi Arabia-Iraq, Politics, 9/19/2002
Mubarak: Democracy requires democratic institutions
Egypt, Politics, 9/18/2002
Qatari FM reiterates rejection striking Iraq
Qatar-Iraq, Politics, 9/18/2002
Ministerial reshuffle in Jordan within days
Jordan, Politics, 9/18/2002
Al-Naas: Ruling party in Yemen accused of damaging al-Islah party; using public funds
The speaker of the Yemeni parliament Sheikh Abdullah Bin Hussein al-Ahmad, who is also the chairman of the opposition al-Islah ( reforms ) party has accused the ruling People's Congress Party of seeking to weaken his party and damage it.
Yemen, Politics, 9/18/2002
Kuwait: Amir pardons four Iraqi women detained since 1991
The ruler of Kuwait Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah on Monday issued a pardon to four Iraqi women prisoners years before the end of their imprisonment sentences, over their collaboration during the 7 months of the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait between 1990- 1991.
Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 9/18/2002
Al-Shara discuss with Powell Iraqi issue; meets Sabri and Moussa
Syrian deputy prime minister and foreign minister Farouk al-Shara on Tuesday in New York met with the US Secretary of State Colin Powell and discussions dealt with the dispute between Iraq and the USA and the situation in the region, especially the current condition of the ME peace process.
Syria-Regional, Politics, 9/18/2002
Lebanese receive lands demined with UAE's help
Lebanese citizens from the villages of the south on Monday received an area of 1.900 million square meters, representing the "first shift" of lands which was cleared of landmines left by Israel after its withdrawal from South Lebanon. This was in the context of the "United Arab Emirates (UAE) solidarity project" launched in May this year to dismantle the mines.
Lebanon-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 9/18/2002
Israeli airport for Sudanese rebels; Al-Mahdi denies government contact
Sudanese security sources announced that Israel built an airport for the rebels in Nikosh city in southern Sudan, near the Sudanese borders with Kenya, while the chairman of the opposition nation party al-Sadeq al-Mahdi announced that there is no dialogue or contact between his party and the government at the meantime.
Sudan-Israel, Politics, 9/18/2002
Al-Assad confers with Berri, Abu Rizq
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday received the speaker of the Lebanese parliament Nabih Berri.
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 9/18/2002
New Turkish border gate with Iraq
The Turkish daily Radical said on Tuesday that Turkey is preparing to open the border gate "Aqja Qalaa" which belongs to Shanli Orfa province following the renovation of this castle and converting it into a first class border gate.
Iraq-Turkey, Politics, 9/18/2002
Quartet outlines three-phase roadmap for final settlement of Palestinian Israeli issue by 2005
Members of the diplomatic Quartet on the Middle East - comprising the United Nations, European Union, Russian Federation and United States - today outlined a three-phase roadmap to achieve the shared vision of two States - Israel and Palestine - living side by side in peace and security.
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 9/18/2002
American team investigation over al-Wazzani project
Lebanon-Israel-USA, Politics, 9/18/2002
Morocco at the vanguard of Arab states democratization, US academics
Morocco-Regional, Politics, 9/17/2002
Al-Assad discusses with Sultan of Brunei ME situation, bilateral relations
The president explained that the consequences of the situation in our region are embodied first in the aggression against the Palestinian people and also embodied in the continued threat to launch a war against Iraq, noting that the case of Iraq requires resorting to logic and wisdom instead of beating the drums of war.
Syria-Brunei, Politics, 9/17/2002
Minister hails initiative to create elections watchdog association
Moroccan interior minister, Driss Jettou, voiced readiness to examine any proposal in order to reach with the association a formula that does not breach the law.
Morocco, Politics, 9/17/2002
Iraqi vice-president leaves Morocco
Morocco-Iraq, Politics, 9/17/2002
Al-Barad' e: Iraq does not have nuclear weapons
Iraq, Politics, 9/17/2002
Iraq agrees to unconditional return of UN weapons inspectors, Annan says
Iraq agreed to the unconditional return of UN weapons inspectors , UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan announced Monday evening at UN Headquarters in New York.
Iraq, Politics, 9/17/2002
Names and history of 26 Parties running for September 27 polls
26 parties are running for the September 27 polls to elect the 325 members of the House of Representatives (lower chamber of the Moroccan).
Morocco, Politics, 9/17/2002
Morocco, a model of democratic transition in Arab states, ndi
Ms. Montague, who called for the Moroccan journalists to fully play their role in fostering the citizens' awareness, said the workshop seeks to consolidate the democratic values in Morocco.
Morocco, Politics, 9/17/2002
Rahall asks Iraq to permit return of UN inspectors
US Congressman Nick Rahhal, currently visiting Baghdad announced in press telephone statements on Monday that he had asked Baghdad to approve the return back of UN inspectors and abidance by all UN resolutions without a delay.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/17/2002
Quartet committee to include Syria
Syria-Regional, Politics, 9/17/2002
Minister pledges territorial administration's firmness in implementation of electoral law
He singled out in particular vote buying, the use of mosques in campaigns and the need to respect the voters' choice.
Morocco, Politics, 9/17/2002
Over 5,800 candidates run for house of representatives elections
Of women's participation, the minister said the number of women candidates stands at 226, accounting for 5% of candidates. A total of 47 women are running as heads of lists.
Morocco, Politics, 9/17/2002
Strong measures to protect new Israeli ambassador to Mauritania
The new Israeli ambassador to Mauritania on Sunday started his diplomatic activity under remarkable security measures for fears he will be exposed to a hostile action.
Mauritania-Israel, Politics, 9/17/2002
Jordan will not accept evacuees from Iraq in case of any attack
The Jordanian government has taken preventive measures for fears having to receive many people in case of any expulsion operations from Iraq to Jordan in case a military attack is directed to Iraq.
Jordan-Iraq, Politics, 9/17/2002
Jordan denies the transfer of Aluminum. shipment to Iraq
Jordan-Iraq, Politics, 9/17/2002
Turkey takes measure to prevent Kurdish state
The US Defense News magazine said that the tense relations between Turkey and the Kurdish groups of Masoud al-Barazani in northern Iraq, obstructs Washington's plan of directing a military attack against Iraq.
Iraq-Turkey, Politics, 9/17/2002
Sultan of Brunei arrives today in Damascus
Syria-Brunei, Politics, 9/16/2002
Zimbabwe's President Starts Visit to Morocco
Morocco-Zimbabwe, Politics, 9/16/2002
Iran- Saudi summit: Khatami, Abdullah want diplomatic option on Iraq
The Iranian news agency quoted Khatami as saying "I think that Iran and Saudi Arabia are two important poles in the region and they are standing side by side at a time when countries of the region and the Islamic world are exposed to a common danger."
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 9/16/2002
Mubarak visits Syria, Saudi Arabia and Jordan, seeking to convince Iraq to accept UN inspectors
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak intends this week to tour several Arab states in order to get their support in the attempt to convince Iraq to agree on the return back of the UN inspectors to dismantling weapons. This is, however,is the "first step" the Arab foreign minister had urged Baghdad to make during their meeting in New York on Saturday.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 9/16/2002
Al-Faisal: Riyadh will cooperate in an operation led by US against Iraq, approved by UN
Saudi Arabia-Iraq, Politics, 9/16/2002
Al-Seyash: An Iraqi document admits Kuwaiti prisoners
A Kuwaiti paper said on Sunday a "smuggled" official Iraqi document admitted that there are four Kuwaiti prisoners held by Baghdad since the Gulf war in 1991.
Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 9/16/2002
Cairo ruling party reelects Mubarak as a President
The ruling Democratic National Party in Egypt on Sunday started its 8th conference, the first since 1992, amid the decrease in the expectations of alienating the "old guard," with and rising of popularity of Jamal Hosni Mubarak ( son of President Mubarak).
Egypt, Politics, 9/16/2002
Leftist party boycotts elections
The socialist Democratic vanguard party (PADS) said Friday it is boycotting the legislative elections of this September 27 because it believes the present government is unable to hold free and honest elections and because laws regulating freedoms have not progressed.
Morocco, Politics, 9/16/2002
Morocco deems completion of territorial integrity an absolute priority, fm
Morocco deems the completion of its territorial integrity an absolute priority and renews readiness to engage in dialogue with Spain to arrive at a solution that guarantees the sovereign rights of Morocco over the occupied cities of Sebta and Melillia and the neighboring Islands.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 9/16/2002
Alwan: Muslim Brothers and the Islamic Sharia law in Sudan
Al-Ikhwan al-Muslimin (The Muslim Brotherhs party) in Sudan announced it will not be soft in dealing with the issue of the "Islamic Sharia", making the Quran as the law, in the country and that it will withdraw from the government if the government drops the Islamic Sharia in Sudan.
Sudan, Politics, 9/16/2002
Sudan, French FMs held talks in New York
Sudan-France, Politics, 9/16/2002
Al-Barazani: the US did not informs us of time for any attack against Iraq
The chairman of the Kurdistani Democratic Party, Masoud al-Barazani, has disclosed that the US did not inform the Iraqi opposition parties anything about the date of any military attack against Iraq, noting that all they said was that they (the USA) have taken a decision to change the regime.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/16/2002
Official deny secret report on US military bases to attack Iraq
In its Sunday's issue, the Kuwaiti daily al-Seyasah quoted Gulf and Arab sources and information sneaked from a secret report issued by the military central command of the NATO that ten Arab, Middle East and Asian states will be bases for the stationing of American and British forces which are being built up to direct a military attack against Iraq.
Iraq, Politics, 9/16/2002
Jordan asked to get Kreiker
Jordan-Netherlands, Politics, 9/16/2002
King Fahd's message to Bush
Saudi Arabia's King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz denounced the incidents of September 11 attacks in the USA and their results in the killing of innocents and destroying properties, describing these incidents as criminal.
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 9/16/2002
Bush calls for not approving the accountability law against Syria
The Kuwaiti daily al-Anbaa (the news) quoted well-informed media and political reports in Washington saying that the US President George Bush asked the US Congress not to approve the Draft law on "Accountability" relating to Syria.
Syria-USA, Politics, 9/16/2002
Morocco renews determination to arrive at final political solution to fabricated sahara issue
Morocco has renewed its sincere determination to arrive at a final political solution to the fabricated issue of the Sahara and emphasized its readiness to pursue its cooperation with the Secretary-General as well as with his Personal Envoy and with the Security Council in order to achieve a lasting political solution to the issue.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 9/16/2002
Sudan: Israel backs the rebels
Sudan-Israel, Politics, 9/16/2002
Peres confers with Cheney
Israel-USA, Politics, 9/16/2002
Israel and al-Wazzani river waters
The Israeli deputy defense minister for water affairs Nawah Gheinari arrived in the USA on Saturday, delegated by the Israeli government.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 9/16/2002
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