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Moroccan PM starts consultations with political parties to form government
Morocco, Politics, 10/12/2002
King Mohammed next week visits Russia and kuwait
Morocco-Russia, Politics, 10/12/2002
King Mohammed opens parliament's fall session
Morocco, Politics, 10/12/2002
King wants equal opportunity treatment for Moroccan women
Morocco's King Mohammed VI on Friday called for a fairer treatment of Moroccan women in all walks of life.
Morocco, Politics, 10/12/2002
The Guardian: Russia denies deal with US over Iraq
The Russian defense minister Sergy Ivanov has stressed that the US has failed to give clear evidence to justify the launching of a military attack against Iraq.
Iraq-Russia, Politics, 10/12/2002
Red Cross President urges Israel to abide by 4th Geneva Convention
Kellenberger urged the Israeli authorities to fully implement the provisions of the 4th Geneva Convention, namely "to take measures that will enable the civilian population living in the Occupied Territories to resume as
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/12/2002
MBC: Abdullah: the Hashimite family has no ambitions to ruling Iraq
The Jordanian King Abdullah on Friday denied any Hashimite ambitions in ruling Baghdad. This was expressed in an interview with the MBC TV during which he directed clear threats against the parties which he said have foreign links. He, in this regard, noted the Communist Party, the Baath party and the Islamic Labor Front.
Jordan-Iraq, Politics, 10/12/2002
NY Times: US plans to rule Iraq
Just few hours after the US Bush administration received the authorization of the Congress to use force anyway the President sees fit to preserve national security, a report was issued in the US on Friday, that was denied by the Bush administration, stating that the US forces will directly assume power in Iraq for fears that disorder and internal fighting will erupt between the various Iraqi forces.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/12/2002
Al-Mustaqbal: Al-Bashir vows commitment to establish peace in southern Sudan
The Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir has stressed his country's commitment to reach a final agreement to establish peace and stability in southern Sudan.
Sudan, Politics, 10/12/2002
Assafir: Lebanon denies US request to postpone pumping al-Wazzani river water
A high ranking diplomatic source at the Lebanese foreign ministry has denied the US to have asked Lebanon to postpone the date for pumping waters from al-Wazzani river or to cancel this process.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 10/12/2002
Abu Mazin denies Israeli report on using harsh words against Arafat
The secretary general of the PLO Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazin) has denied what was published by the Israeli daily Maareve that he made criticism to the Palestinian President Yasser Arafat during a special meeting he had held with the Arab ambassadors in Moscow. Abu Mazin said in a statement to the BBC he did not and will not attack President Arafat, in person or politically.
Palestine, Politics, 10/12/2002
Al-Seyasah: all members of al-Kandari, al-Hajiri in Kuwait cell arrested
The Kuwaiti daily al-Seyasah said yesterday that all members of the cell to which the two Kuwaitis Anas al-Kandari and Jasem al-Hajiri belong, who were killed in the attack carried against the American Marine forces stationed in the Kuwaiti Filka island on Wednesday, were arrested. The cell's members totals 16.
Kuwait, Politics, 10/12/2002
Al-Sannara: Palestinian Druz attend conference on ending compulsory military service
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/12/2002
First time in 25 years, Aziz in Beirut to meet Lahoud
The Iraqi deputy premier and foreign minister Tareq Aziz arrived in Beirut on Thursday in a special visit which lasts for two days during which he will be meeting with the Lebanese President Emil Lahoud.
Lebanon-Iraq, Politics, 10/11/2002
Moroccan NGOs hands US ambassador memo on Iraq
A delegation of Moroccan civil society associations on Thursday handed US ambassador to Morocco, Ms. Margaret Tutwiller, a memorandum, denouncing the American administration's policy in the Middle-East, a policy described by the NGOs as "hostile to the Palestinian and Iraqi peoples."
Morocco-USA, Politics, 10/11/2002
Three US Marines wounded in Kuwait
Muhammad al-Hajiri, brother of Jasem al-Hajiri, one of the two attackers who fell in the attack against the American soldiers "my brother is not a terrorist and the decision of the US Congress's decision, considering Jerusalem as a capital for Israel had provoked him."
Kuwait-USA, Politics, 10/11/2002
Gulf secretary general to visit Kuwait on Sunday
He indicated he followed up the recent events which took place in Filka island in Kuwait and described what had happened as a terrorist act. He stressed his denunciation to such acts which are not in compliance with the moral values of the Gulf and their traditions.
Kuwait-Gulf, Politics, 10/11/2002
Gulf information ministers threaten to boycott al-Jazeera station
Arab Gulf sources said that the information ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states have warned al-Jazeera TV station in Qatar that it has to lessen its controversial programs, otherwise it will not get any cooperation.
Gulf-Qatar, Politics, 10/11/2002
Al- Bashir calls for chasing the rebels, ensuring Sudan's unity
The Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir has recommended the Sudanese armed forces to continue fighting and chasing the rebels in order to liberate every inch of the Sudanese territories in the south and the east.
Sudan, Politics, 10/11/2002
Lebanon: our right to al- Wazzani water is not negotiable
Lebanon has renewed its right to benefiting from the water of al- Wazzani as a nonnegotiable issue, and that it is determined to complete the project of bringing the water of this spring for irrigating scores of thirsty Lebanese villages in the south.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 10/11/2002
Tripartite Sudanese, Ethiopian, Yemeni summit to be held soon
The advisor for the Sudanese President for political affairs Qatbi al-Mahdi announced that a tripartite summit will be held in Sanaa within the few coming days and will include the Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, the Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh and the Ethiopian prime minister Melel Zenawi.
Sudan-Ethiopia, Politics, 10/11/2002
Israel continues provoking Lebanon
The Israeli forces on Thursday continued their land and air provocation against the work carried out on the al-Wazzani river water pumping project.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 10/11/2002
A new raid on al- Basra airport
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/11/2002
Lebanese, Egyptian ministers held phone conversation
Lebanon-Egypt, Politics, 10/11/2002
Municipal elections in Algeria
Algeria, Politics, 10/10/2002
Driss Jettou appointment prime minister of Morocco
"The king entrusted the Prime Minister (Jettou) with proceeding to large consultations with the different political formations with a view to forming, in light of the results of the legislative elections of September 27, 2002, a governmental majority, gathered around an action program that meets the real expectations of the Moroccan people, as democratically expressed in the context of the September 27 poll," the spokesman said.
Morocco, Politics, 10/10/2002
Sheikha Sabeika to women candidates: get involved to shape the future
Sheikha Sabeika said the march of reforms cannot be dealt with in a negative mentality and must not be ignored, but met with a positive attitude. She said "the responsibility of citizenship" is now being tested, stressing that the "future does not bear hesitation."
Bahrain, Politics, 10/10/2002
Moroccan NGO says legislative elections were honest
Morocco, Politics, 10/10/2002
Iraqis to reelect Saddam Hussein; Four Iraqi killed from US air raids
More than 11 million Iraqis will head next Tuesday to the ballot centers to cast their votes in a referendum for a new presidential term of office for the Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.
Iraq, Politics, 10/10/2002
Arab, European intelligence meet on implications of a war against Iraq
Regional-Iraq, Politics, 10/10/2002
UC and PND to form single group at house of representatives
The Constitutional Union (UC) and the National Democrat Party (PND) announced on Tuesday they will be forming a single group at the House of Representatives (lower house of the parliament).
Morocco, Politics, 10/10/2002
Al-Bashir: Sudan is ready for truce agreement with rebels
The Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir expressed his government's readiness to sign a truce agreement with the rebels movement in Nairobi and to return back to the table of negotiations.
Sudan, Politics, 10/10/2002
Lebanon successful operation for pumping al-Wazzani water; October 16 inauguration day
Lebanon yesterday carried out a successful operation for pumping al-Wazzani river waters to al-Teibah basin.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 10/10/2002
Mubarak confers with Solana
Egypt-European Union, Politics, 10/10/2002
Al-Shara reviews with Valunis ME developments: UN for settling international issues
Syrian foreign minister Farouk al-Shara on Wednesday met with Lithuania's foreign minister and members of the accompanying delegation.
Syria-Lithuania, Politics, 10/10/2002
Arab League chief praises Moroccan legislative polls
Secretary General of the Arab League, Amr Moussa, lauded the climate of transparency and democracy that prevailed during the legislative elections held in Morocco last September 27, describing the experience as "positive and important."
Regional-Morocco, Politics, 10/10/2002
Talibani: US will topple Saddam beginning of 2003, within one week
The leader of the Kurdistani National Federation party Jalal al-Talibani said he had understood from the Americans that the military attack against Iraq will be by the beginning of next year, and that the American officials informed him they are able to topple the Iraqi president Saddam Hussein regime within one or two weeks and that their delay in starting the operation is because they are discussing the aftermath Saddam phase.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/10/2002
Ruler of Kuwait confers with Straw
Kuwait-UK, Politics, 10/10/2002
UN's top human rights official voices 'extreme concern' over Israeli attack in Gaza
The letter noted that the incident apparently constituted violations of the Geneva Conventions and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Diaz said
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/10/2002
Peres visits Paris, Nouakchott
Mauritania-Israel, Politics, 10/10/2002
Annan calls lawmakers to play key role in new partnership for Africa's development
"As their representatives, you must craft laws that respond to their needs and aspirations; you must show your commitment to democracy, good governance and effective public administration; and you must serve as an institutional bridge between the state and civil society," the Secretary General said
Regional, Politics, 10/10/2002
Djibouti for strengthening military cooperation with Italy
Djibouti's prime minister Muhammad Dalita on Wednesday discussed with the Italian defense minister Antonio Martino mean of consolidating military cooperation between Djibouti and Italy.
Djibouti-Italy, Politics, 10/10/2002
Sudanese forces restore back Tourit; Garang does not oppose signing a truce before negotiations
The Sudanese government has liberated the southern city of Tourist, and with that, Sudan has restored back its military and political control it had lost and lead to its pullout from Mashakos negotiations on September 1st.
Sudan, Politics, 10/9/2002
Butaflika: the war against Iraq is not justified Aznar: rapprochement with Algeria does not target Morocco
The Algerian President Abdul Aziz Butaflika said on Tuesday that the Algerians are angry over what is taking place in Palestine to the extent that they can not justify the American war against Iraq.
Algeria-Spain, Politics, 10/9/2002
US soldiers killed, wounded in attack in Kuwaiti Filka island
During American preparations campaign against Iraq in Kuwait, one American soldier was killed and another one wounded in an attack launched by two armed Kuwaitis said to be that they are linked to al-Qaida organization and were trained in Afghanistan.
Kuwait-USA, Politics, 10/9/2002
Three Jordanian trade unionists arrested over membership in anti- normalization society
Jordanian legal sources said that the State Court attorney general Col. Mahmoud Obeidat on Tuesday ordered the arrest of three trade unionists accused of being members in a "non legal society" which stands against normalization with Israel.
Jordan-Israel, Politics, 10/9/2002
Al-Assad received Saxonia's prime minister, Lithuania's FM on economic issues
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday in Damascus received the prime minister of lower Saxonia's state in the Federal Republic of Germany Sigmar Gabriel and members of the accompanying delegation.
Syria, Politics, 10/9/2002
Parties Intensify consultation, on poll morrow
After the legislative elections of September 27, Moroccan political parties are intensifying consultation in quest of possible alliances, crucial for the formation of a new government.
Morocco, Politics, 10/9/2002
Mubarak gets a message from Blair
President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt on Tuesday received a message from the British prime minister Tony Blair relating to overall conditions in the Middle East region especially the developments of the Iraqi issue and the deteriorated conditions in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Egypt-UK, Politics, 10/9/2002
Sudanese FM confirms Eritrea's participation in Eastern Sudan's attacks
The Sudanese foreign minister Mustafa Othman Ismael said that there is an actual participation by Eritrean soldiers in the attack launched by the Sudanese rebels and the opposition against East Sudan area, noting that Eritrean soldiers will be shown via the Sudanese mass media.
Sudan-Eritrea, Politics, 10/9/2002
Al-Hayat: Al-Barazani: changing the Iraqi regime is inevitable
The leader of the Kurdistani Democratic Party, Masoud al-Barazani, said that the issue of the American attack against Iraq for changing the regime has become inevitable, however, it date and place has not been determined yet.
Iraq, Politics, 10/9/2002
Hurriyet: Irbil meeting alleviated Ankara's concern
Turkish daily Hurriyet has stated that the meeting of the Kurdish parliament last week in Ibril has alleviated Ankara's concern, describing the results of the meeting as fair.
Iraq-Turkey, Politics, 10/9/2002
Clashes renewed between the Palestinian police, Hamas in Gaza
Confrontation were renewed on Tuesday between the Palestinian police men and members of the Hamas movement in Gaza, despite the call made by the PLO to forbid internal fighting.
Palestine, Politics, 10/9/2002
Solana confers with Sharon, Arafat
The Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon has justified the new Monday Israeli massacre against the Palestinian in Khan Younis as for protecting the Israeli settlers.
Palestine-European Union, Politics, 10/9/2002
Peres in Mauritania
Peres who was received by Mauritania's President Mu'aweyah Eild Taye' upon his arrival, is the first Israeli official at that level to visit Mauritania since the inception of complete diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1999.
Mauritania-Israel, Politics, 10/9/2002
Kuwait's Amir discusses bilateral relations with Bulgarian counterpart
Kuwait-Bulgaria, Politics, 10/9/2002
Saudi, Finnish trade relations reviewed
Saudi Arabia-Finland, Politics, 10/9/2002
Sharon: Israel will not give up al-Wazzani river waters
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 10/9/2002
Sharon shortens visit to the US
Israel-USA, Politics, 10/9/2002
Sabri in Doha today
Qatar-Iraq, Politics, 10/8/2002
American report on freedom of religions criticizes France, Saudi Arabia, Israel, note improvement in Egypt
The US on Monday issued a report on the violation of religious rights in the world in which it gives an important focus to the Arab region, in which it criticized Washington's traditional enemies like Iran and Iraq and also its allies like Saudi Arabia and Israel.
Regional-USA, Politics, 10/8/2002
Three parties to form single group at parliament
Morocco, Politics, 10/8/2002
Presided by al-Assad, Syrian NPF central command meets on developments, Palestine and Iraq
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Monday in Damascus presided over a meeting for the central command of the National Progressive Front.
Syria-Regional, Politics, 10/8/2002
Al-Shara meets Swiss deputy foreign minister on ME developments
The Syrian foreign minister Farouk al-Shara on Monday received the Swiss deputy foreign minister France Van Dinkan and members of the accompanying delegation.
Syria-Switzerland, Politics, 10/8/2002
Assafir: French ambassador vows Chirac support for the Lebanese
Lebanon-France, Politics, 10/8/2002
National council elections due in Bahrain expected to be weak
Bahrain, Politics, 10/8/2002
Al-Qathafi son conveys a message for Lahoud
Lebanon-Libya, Politics, 10/8/2002
Message from al-Qathafi to the ruler of Qatar on Arab, international developments
Qatar-Libya, Politics, 10/8/2002
Al-Assad meets with Junblat on issues of concern to Syria, lebanon
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 10/8/2002
Kuwaiti thoughts over three islands issue between Iran, UAE
Kuwait-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 10/8/2002
Al-Bashir: peace is Sudan's strategic option
Sudan, Politics, 10/8/2002
Abu al-Ragheb: Jordan to reform its economy
Jordan, Politics, 10/8/2002
Mubarak talks with Sudanese president on Eritrea involvement with the rebels
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak Saturday received a phone call from Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir during which the situation in south Sudan and ongoing contacts to activate the ceasefire initiative were discussed.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 10/7/2002
Eritrea denies Sudanese accusations
Eritrea has denied accusations addressed against it by the Sudanese government on its involvement in the fighting which took place last Thursday to the east of Sudan, and announced readiness to receive an investigation committee on that matter.
Sudan-Eritrea, Politics, 10/7/2002
Sudanese forces withdrew for the rebels; Khartoum accuses Eritrea
The Sudanese authorities announced that army units positioned in Hamshkourib area near Kasla ( east) were forced to withdraw because of an "intensive attack" launched by the opposition. Sudan reiterated its accusation against Eritrea of providing "great support and backing" for the attackers
Sudan-Eritrea, Politics, 10/7/2002
Syria, France for developing bilateral relations
The Monte Carlo radio correspondent in Damascus said on Saturday that appointing three diplomats close to the French President Jacques Chirac in the French embassy in Damascus is considered a frank French desire to develop bilateral relations, in the course of the nearby visit to be paid by the French President Jacques Chirac to Syria.
Syria-France, Politics, 10/7/2002
Russia urges the return back of UN inspectors to Iraq
The Russian foreign minister Igor Ivanov said that Russia considers that the quick return back of the UN inspectors to Iraq is very important.
Iraq-Russia, Politics, 10/7/2002
Zeafi and al-Wazzani river waters
The chairman of the Israeli military intelligence Gen. Aharon Zeafi called on the government of the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon to exert its efforts to prevent the erection of new water pumps on the al-Wazzani river in south Lebanon.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 10/7/2002
Cim: a new conflict in north Iraq
Leaders of the New Turkey party and former foreign minister Ismael Cim has stated that the northern Iraq will be shortly dragged into a long and new conflict between the Arabs and the Kurds that reminds us of the Palestinian- Israeli conflict, noting that the Kurdish state which was actually formulated in the region is backed by foreign sources that stand against the Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.
Iraq-Turkey, Politics, 10/7/2002
U.N. commission calls for political settlement to Sahara issue
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 10/7/2002
Washington opposes a provisional government in Iraq
The US said on Sunday it opposes the appointment of a provisional government in Iraq instead of the current government because the Iraqi opposition did not succeed in settling its differences.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/7/2002
Some 340 Palestinian children shot by Israel during the Intifada
Two non- governmental organizations for defense of the rights of the Palestinians announced on Friday that the number of Palestinian children victims of the Israeli aggressions since the eruption of the Palestinian Intifada reached 340, most of them shot by the Israeli forces during times of "calm" outside the context of confrontations and demonstrations.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/7/2002
Hawatemah for halting operations against Israel
The secretary general of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, Nayef Hawatemah, has called for halting the suicide operations against Israel.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/7/2002
Binaliazer claims that Arafat obstructs resumption of negotiations with Israel
The Israeli defense minister Benyamin Ben Eliezer said that the chairman of the Palestinian Authority Yasser Arafat is placing obstacles before attempts to resume negotiations with the Israeli side.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 10/7/2002
Jordanian prince wants to revive a new Middle East region
Prince Hassan, the cousin of the Jordanian King Abdullah II, said in a statement to the Israeli daily Yadhout Ahronot that he wants to revive the hope of a "new Middle East region."
Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 10/7/2002
A message from al Qathafi to al-Assad
Syria-Libya, Politics, 10/7/2002
Moroccan fm meets Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan
Saudi Arabia-Morocco, Politics, 10/7/2002
Sabah: Turkey and border gates with Syria, Iraq
Turkey-Iraq, Politics, 10/7/2002
Kuwaiti defense minister concludes visit to Saudi Arabia
Kuwait-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 10/7/2002
Saudi minister of the interior receives Francis Taylor
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 10/7/2002
Solana visits the Middle East
Palestine-European Union, Politics, 10/7/2002
Peres in Mauritania today
Mauritania-Israel, Politics, 10/7/2002
Sharon to visit the US on October 15
Israel-USA, Politics, 10/7/2002
Prince Nayef: terrorism to be on top agenda of GCC interior ministers in Muscat
Saudi Arabia-Gulf, Politics, 10/7/2002
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