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Mubarak phones Arafat and Abu Mazen for issues on Sharm el-Sheikh agenda
Palestine-Palestine, Politics, 5/31/2003
Mubarak meet Burns; Egypt expects 'positive move' on peace after summits
The Egyptian foreign minister Ahmed Maher announced yesterday that Egypt expects the two summits of Sharm Esh Sheikh in Egypt and al-Aqaba in Jordan to result in "a positive move" towards peace in the Middle East.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 5/31/2003
Morocco-France partnership is strategic, French former premier
Partnership between Morocco and France is "strategic," said Thursday French former prime minister, Alain Juppe, who is currently in a visit to Morocco, pleading for "a reinforced partnership" between the kingdom and the European Union (EU).
Morocco-France, Politics, 5/31/2003
Somalia prepares to choose a new president
The Somali tribes are preparing to elect the leader for the United Somalia Republic party, Abdul Nour Ahmad Dourman, as a president of the country in succession for the current President Abdi Qasem Salad Hassan whose term of office expires in July.
Somalia, Politics, 5/31/2003
Maher: Egypt has US assurances sticking to roadmap
Egypt has assurances that the US will stick to the roadmap peace plan, said Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher Thursday.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 5/31/2003
US forces call Iraqis to abstain from fire, Sen. Rockefeller: no mass destruction weapons in Iraq
The central American leadership admitted that its forces arrested nine Iraqis in Deyali governorate under the pretext that one of its patrols was exposed in al-Miqdadiyah city to an attack by gunmen.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/31/2003
With escalation of operations against occupation, Western fears of resistance groups arriving in Iraq
The Anglo- American forces in Iraq yesterday announced that foreign groups described as extremists were able to enter the Iraqi territories to carry out "destructive acts" in order to destabilize security and stability.
Iraq, Politics, 5/31/2003
Turkish delegation in Syria
A Turkish delegation including several political, cultural and media activists arrived in Idleb ( North East of Syria ) on Friday.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 5/31/2003
Al-Hayat: Seale: urges US to recognize the rights of Palestinian, Iraqis
The British well-known Journalist and Writer Patrick Seale called yesterday the U.S. to admit the Palestinian and Iraqi people's right of living in real independent states stressing that this constitutes the most effective policy to ensure the security in the world of anger.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/31/2003
US committee for refugees skeptical about figure of 165,000 refugees living in tindouf camps
The US committee for refugees cast doubt on claims by Algerian authorities and Polisario leaders that there are 165,000 refugees in the camps of Tindouf (southwestern Algeria).
Algeria-USA, Politics, 5/31/2003
OIC secretary general stresses importance of political will for future of Islamic nation
The Islamic nation development depends on the existence of a genuine political will and a general consensus on unity in order to set realistic objectives, said Abdelouahed Belkziz, secretary general of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC).
Regional, Politics, 5/31/2003
Some 8,000 Iraqis left Syria, Lebanon since the end of war
The office of the Shiite clergy in Damascus, Muhammad Saeed al-Hakim, said that the office helped in returning back so far 8,000 Iraqis from Syria and Lebanon since the end of the war against Iraq.
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 5/31/2003
Morocco's Istiqlal Party seeks membership in International Democrat Union
The Moroccan Istiqlal Party (PI/government) has submitted an application for membership in the International Democrat Union, which will examine the request during the Union's upcoming meeting scheduled here June 4, under the chairmanship of Spain's Premier, José Maria Aznar.
Morocco-Regional, Politics, 5/31/2003
Al-Hayat: To help in interrogate likely terrorists, a Saudi team arrives in Sudan
A high ranking Saudi Arabian security team arrived in Khartoum, Sudan, to help in interrogating 19 persons including 17 Saudis who were arrested over suspicion of being members in a terrorist network, according to a Sudanese daily yesterday.
Sudan-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 5/31/2003
Amnesty international: Israel commits war crimes against the Palestinians
Amnesty International said in its recent report that "In the Occupied Territories the Israeli army committed abuses which constituted war crimes. These included unlawful killings, obstruction of medical assistance and targeting of medical personnel, extensive and wanton destruction of property, torture and cruel and inhuman treatment, unlawful confinement
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/31/2003
Sharon clings to principles, Abbas waits to meet Bush
The advisor for the Palestinian President, Nabil Abu Rudinah, announced it was agreed during the meeting between the Palestinian prime minister Mahmoud Abbas and the Israeli Ariel Sharon to release a joint statement concerning their positions concerning the Roadmap in al-Aqaba, Jordan, at the summit which will bring them together with the US President George W. Bush on Wednesday.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/31/2003
Washington freezes assets of al-Aqsa society
The US on Thursday evening announced freezing assets of al-Aqsa society which is suspected by the American authorities of financing the Hamas movement.
Palestine-USA, Politics, 5/31/2003
UNESCO's democracy, peace conference in Beirut
Regional-Lebanon, Politics, 5/31/2003
American consulate in Lebanon closed since 1984, reopened
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 5/31/2003
Beirut hosts Arab Parliamentarian Union Council meeting
Regional-Lebanon, Politics, 5/31/2003
AL reform committee to meet in mid June
A well-informed source at the Arab League said yesterday that a committee representing Arab senior political and legal figures will hold its first meeting on June 15 and 16 at the AL headquarters in Cairo in order to discuss proposals of the AL member states on developing joint Arab work.
Regional, Politics, 5/30/2003
Mauritania escalates detentions against Islamists
Several opposition parties in Mauritania have organized a massive demonstration after the authorities detained several teachers and employees working at a Saudi Islamic institute in Nouakchott belonging to the Islamic Muhammad Bin Saud University in Riyadh.
Mauritania, Politics, 5/30/2003
Speech of King Mohammed on recent bombings
Morocco's King Mohammed VI delivered this Thursday a speech to the nation that was broadcast on the Morocco radio and TV channels.
Morocco, Politics, 5/30/2003
Message from al-Assad to Khatami conveyed by al-Shara
Iranian President, Muhammad Khatami received in Tehran on Thursday Syria's Foreign Minister, Farouk Al-Shara. Al-Shara handed Khatami a letter from President Bashar Al-Assad pertaining to the latest developments in the region and the bilateral relations.
Syria-Iran, Politics, 5/30/2003
Washington: No immunity for foreign diplomats in Iraq
The US announced yesterday that all foreign diplomats working in Iraq have lost their diplomatic immunity they used to enjoy under the rule of Saddam Hussein.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/30/2003
Washington: Syria and Lebanon not invited to summit because they do not contribute to peace
The US administration said yesterday that an invitation was not extended to Syria and Lebanon to take part in Sharm Esh Sheikh Summit under the chairmanship of the US President George W. Bush next week, because they have not contributed in "reviving the peace process" and because the objective of the summit is to discuss the Palestinian- Israeli file.
Syria-USA, Politics, 5/30/2003
King Mohammed meets former french premier
Morocco, Politics, 5/30/2003
Argentina for finding a lasting peace in the ME
Syria-Argentina, Politics, 5/30/2003
Palestine caravan to conduct 15-day trip in Morocco
The Moroccan national committee of support to Iraq and the Association of Maghreban workers in France are joining to organize a "Palestine caravan" initiative that will be roving Morocco for 15 days.
Iraq-Morocco, Politics, 5/30/2003
New York Times: Occupation keeps 160,000 troops in Iraq
The US has started drafting a plan to keep a larger military forces in Iraq in order to impose security after the killing of 9 American soldiers in a series of operations carried out against it during the few past days.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/30/2003
Blair leaves the Gulf region following a historical visit to Iraq
British prime minister Tony Blair left the Gulf region yesterday following a historic visit to Iraq, which was the first by an official at this level in the coalition which toppled the Iraqi President Saddam Hussein to a country fatigued by the war.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 5/30/2003
Mubarak's Cabinet approves canceling state security courts, setting up rights council
"The first draft law addressed the rescinding of law No. 105 for 1988 on setting up state security courts, and the second bill was pertaining to setting up a national council for human rights," said Minister of Information Safwat Al-Sherif after the meeting.
Egypt, Politics, 5/29/2003
Saudi opposition announces killing of two scholars in al-Madina, detentions in Saudi Arabia
The US has warned against the danger of more attacks in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 5/29/2003
Jweili: a call to establish the Arab common market very soon
He also affirmed that the Arab Common Market agreement which was signed in 1964 by 8 Arab states and supported by the Arab Economic Unit Council resolution No. 1092 for the year 1998 called for activating the agreement among Arab states by the year 2004.
Regional, Politics, 5/29/2003
People's anger, demonstrations in Baghdad, al-Anbar people prepare for martyrdom operations
Tension still overwhelms conditions in the Iraqi al-Anbar province following the killing of four American soldiers as their helicopters was downed in Albu Assaf quarters in the governorate. Eye witnesses said the American forces hurried to transport the ruins of the plane before journalists arrived to the site.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/29/2003
Maher: Egyptian- Iranian contacts to normalize relations
Egyptian foreign minister Ahmad Maher yesterday talked about contacts being held between Egypt and Iran in order to normalize diplomatic relations between the two countries. However, the matter requires time, he commented.
Egypt-Iran, Politics, 5/29/2003
OIC foreign ministers conference opened yesterday in Tehran
Iranian President Mohammed Khatami opened in Tehran yesterday the meetings of the 30th session of the Islamic Foreign Ministers of the member states at the Islamic Organization Conference.
Regional-Iran, Politics, 5/29/2003
Blair today in Southern Iraq: warns Syria, Iraq against interventions
Britain prime minister Tony Blair started yesterday a visit to Kuwait marking the beginning of a tour on the region concerning southern Iraq, noting that there are "grave" security problems in Baghdad. He warned Syria and Iran from interfering in the Iraqi affairs.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 5/29/2003
Annan calls polisario to lift limitations to MINURSO freedom of movement
In his latest report to the security council, Annan writes that his special representative has continued to try to convince the Polisario front that it should free all prisoners of war it is holding in Tindouf.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 5/29/2003
Abbas takes part in Sharm Esh Sheikh Summit with Bush and Arab leaders
founder of the Hamas movement, Sheikh Ahmad Yassin said he does not pin great hopes on the Bush - Abu Mazin summit. He considered Sharon's approval of the Roadmap as a trick in order to transfer the conflict from an Israeli - Palestinian conflict to a conflict between the Palestinian government and Palestinian citizens on the Palestinian arena.
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 5/29/2003
ME peace is not possible without Syria, Lebanon
Regional-France, Politics, 5/29/2003
Moroccan minister Meets Tunisian Premier
Morocco-Tunisia, Politics, 5/29/2003
Powell meets with Garang: the US optimist over end of the civil war
Sudan-USA, Politics, 5/29/2003
Iraq's neighboring countries final statement on Iraq
Regional-Iraq, Politics, 5/29/2003
Iran for strengthening relations with Syria
Syria-Iran, Politics, 5/29/2003
Yemen gets suspected al-Qaida members from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia-Yemen, Politics, 5/29/2003
Morocco's chamber of advisers passes anti-terrorism bill
The Moroccan Chamber of Advisers approved on Tuesday afternoon the anti-terrorism bill tabled by the government and approved last Friday by the House of Representatives.
Morocco, Politics, 5/29/2003
Moroccan POWs' plight in tindouf camps examined in Stockholm
The Association for the Defence of Saharan Refugees (ADESETI), held on Monday in Stockholm in collaboration with Swedish NGOs, a conference to unveil the unbearable living conditions of Moroccan POWs sequestered in the Tindouf camp (south-western Algeria).
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 5/29/2003
Bahraini demand trial of persons who commit torture crimes
A human right Bahraini activist said that thousands of Bahraini people appealed the King, Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, urging him to cancel a law forbiding suing persons involved in torture crimes and human rights violations.
Bahrain, Politics, 5/28/2003
Al-Shara: the Roadmap should expand to include Syria and Lebanon
Syria's Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara on Monday addressed the European Mediterranean Partnership Foreign Ministers Conference.
Syria-European Union, Politics, 5/28/2003
Sudanese opposition support Mashakos agreements
Officials in the Sudanese opposition said that two main opposition movements voiced support for the provisional peace agreements between the Sudanese government and the rebels of southern Sudan, thereby giving up their previous reservations.
Sudan, Politics, 5/28/2003
Bremer fires chairman of Baghdad's police
The US administration of Iraq, Paul Bremer, said that the chairman of police in west Baghdad, Abdul Razzaq al-Abbasi, was fired because of his membership in the Baath Party.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/28/2003
US Helicopter destroyed in Iraqi attack, tension after 2 soldiers are killed, 9 wounded
Tension overwhelms Falouja city, west of Baghdad, following the killing of two US soldiers and wounding many others in an attack by shells against the American forces following a series of similar attacks.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/28/2003
Saudi- Egyptian military exercises for 14 days in al-Taif
It was announced yesterday that the Saudi Arabia's royal air forces started a joint exercise with the Egyptian air forces in King Fahd airbase in al-Taif area ( west Saudi Arabia).
Egypt-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 5/28/2003
Syrian premier confers with British delegation
Syria-UK, Politics, 5/28/2003
Al-Shara's meetings with European peers in Crete
Syria-European Union, Politics, 5/28/2003
OIC member states to boycott Israel-chaired UN arms body
Regional-Israel, Politics, 5/28/2003
Al-Hariri meets Larsen
Lebanon-European Union, Politics, 5/28/2003
Al Azhar condemns terrorist attacks in Casablanca and Riyadh
Regional, Politics, 5/28/2003
Blair in Kuwait today
Kuwait-UK, Politics, 5/28/2003
Prince and grand master of the sovereign military order of Malta arrives in Morocco
Morocco-Malta, Politics, 5/28/2003
On the release of Ibrahim al-Hamidi
The director of the London- based al-Hayat office in Damascus Ibrahim al-Hamidi was released on Sunday at a "guarantee" after he had spent five months and ten days in prison on charge of "false information" according to his lawyer Mustafa Amin yesterday ( Monday).
Syria, Politics, 5/27/2003
Libyan statement on freezing withdrawal from the AL
Libya-Regional, Politics, 5/27/2003
King Abdallah II of Jordan arrives in Morocco
Morocco-Jordan, Politics, 5/27/2003
Casablanca attacks meant to undermine Morocco's democratization process, official says
The terrorist attacks that hit Casablanca on May 16th meant to undermine the democratization and development process under way in the Kingdom, said Morocco's minister in charge of relations with the Parliament, Saad Alami, in an interview published on Monday by UAE-based paper "Al Khalij."
Morocco, Politics, 5/27/2003
Al-Ateyah: Iraq can join the GCC
The secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council GCC Abdul Rahman al-Ateyah said that there is nothing that prevents Iraq's gradual joining of certain offices of the Gulf Cooperation Council after stabilizing of its conditions and forming its legitimate government.
Gulf-Iraq, Politics, 5/27/2003
Jordan FM denies Bush meeting with Israelis, Palestinians to be in Amman, yet
Jordan-Israel, Politics, 5/27/2003
Mini Arab summit in Sharm Esh Sheikh
Regional, Politics, 5/27/2003
US soldier killed in Baghdad, large explosion in al-Falouja, Ode's intention to surrender
The US central leadership announced that one American soldier was killed and another injured in an explosion inside a store filled with ammunition to the south of Baghdad.
Iraq, Politics, 5/27/2003
Saudi crown prince confers with Japanese prime minister
Saudi Arabia-Japan, Politics, 5/27/2003
Al-Assad confers with the British delegation
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad received yesterdaythe delegation of the British- Syrian Association of the British Parliament members joining representatives from the Labor, Conservatives and Democrats parties. Talks during the meeting dealt with the Syrian British relations and the positive impact of president's visit to Britain on the continuity of this relation.
Syria-UK, Politics, 5/27/2003
Europe in the Mediterranean is to turn its former power into positive influence, to help build trust among all countries
When Winston Churchill announced in September 1946: "I am now going to say something that will astonish you: The first step to recreate the European family must be a partnership between France and Germany," he was pointing to the future foundations of the European Community. The Community became a Union, and with the historic decision last December to admit ten new members, the EU will extend across the whole of Europe, realising the ambitions of its founding fathers
Regional-European Union, Politics, 5/27/2003
Syria - Britain round table discussions
A round table meeting was held on Sunday by a delegation representing the Syrian-British Association headed by Fawaz Al-Akhras and the member of the British House of Commons, Richard Spring.
Syria-UK, Politics, 5/27/2003
Iran will not be subject to US pressure
Spokesman of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Hammed Redda Assefi, stressed today that any peace project didn't guarantee the legitimate Palestinian rights will not succeed.
Regional-Iran, Politics, 5/27/2003
Casablanca bombings authors fear morocco's openness and freedom (royal adviser)
Morocco, Politics, 5/27/2003
Sharon will not head for Egypt to meet with Abbas
An Israeli official said yesterday that the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon will not head for Egypt in order to convene a meeting between him and the prime minister of the Palestinian authority Mahmoud Abbas in the presence of the US President George W. Bush.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 5/27/2003
New York Times: US, Arab leaders summit
American officials said yesterday that a summit including the US President George W. Bush, the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon, the Palestinian prime minister Mahmoud Abbas will be expanded to include Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
Regional-USA, Politics, 5/27/2003
Al-Assad Interview with the Kuwaiti Al-Anbaa
Let's consider the current Syrian position. It is very important to compare it with the Syrian position during the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait. There is an aspect that has to do with principles and another aspect that has to do with interests
Syria-Regional, Politics, 5/26/2003
Saleh discusses with UAE President conditions in the region
President Ali Abdullah Saleh of Yemen arrived yesterday in Abu Dhabi in a short visit to the United Arab Emirates.
United Arab Emirates-Yemen, Politics, 5/26/2003
Yemeni president meets opposition members in the UAE
The Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh yesterday in Abu Dhabi met with 50 officials in the Yemeni opposition living in exile including former separatists, whom he had pardoned several days earlier.
Yemen-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 5/26/2003
Mubarak meets Qathafi on Libya's withdrawal request from the Arab League
Earlier, Qathafi stressed that Libya will not give up its decision to withdraw from the Arab League unless the AL charter is revitalized "in a way to ensure the efficiency of the common Arab efforts."
Libya-Egypt, Politics, 5/26/2003
Jordanian king stress right of Palestinians to an independent state
The King also spoke of the democratic process in Jordan through boosting political and party life and revitalization of the civil society establishments
Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 5/26/2003
Bremer disarms Chalabi's forces
The US administrator of Iraq, Paul Bremer, yesterday took the first step towards ending the role of Ahmed Chalabi, the chairman of the Iraqi National Congress, who allies with the US defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld and wins his full support.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/26/2003
Al-Ahram: Nasrullah: Saddam's regime lost opportunities for the Arab nation by its wars
The leader of the Lebanese Hizbullah party said yesterday that Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq "had caused loss of numerous opportunities for the Arab and Islamic nation by the war he launched against Iran, his invasion of Iraq and in oppressing his people."
Lebanon-Iraq, Politics, 5/26/2003
Le Jounral De Dimanche: Saddam Hussein was betrayed by his cousin, assistant of the republican guards commander
The French weekly "Le Jounral De Dimanche" yesterday issued results of investigations which said that Saddam Hussein was betrayed by his cousin Maher al-Takreiti, who was an assistant for his son Qusai in leading the Republican Guard, noting that Maher al-Takreiti instructed his forces not to defend Baghdad following an agreement he had with the Americans.
Iraq, Politics, 5/26/2003
Israeli government approves the roadmap by majority of 12 votes
The Israeli radio yesterday approved the international peace "Roadmap" plan with the majority of 12 votes for 7 and four voters abstained, according to the public Israeli radio.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/26/2003
Director of al- Hayat office in Damascus released
Syria, Politics, 5/26/2003
Some 2,000 Polish troops to be deployed in Kuwait
Iraq-Poland, Politics, 5/26/2003
More than one million and half people march against terrorism in casablanca
More than one million and Half people marched in Casablanca on Sunday in protest against the spate of terrorist attacks that hit the city on May 16th, according to organizers and police services.
Morocco, Politics, 5/26/2003
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