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Moroccan rights organization: democracy should become daily life
The Moroccan league for the defense of human rights said "democracy should become part of citizens' daily life, intellectual convictions and cultural visions," deepening, thus, the principles of participation, accountability and freedom.
Morocco, Politics, 12/11/2004

Saudi crown prince is pleased over the culture of dialogue in the Kingdom
The Saudi crown prince has expressed a sort of satisfaction over the beginning of the spread of the culture of dialogue inside the kingdom which had witnessed during recent months a series of attacks targeting government establishments and foreign countries interests.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 12/11/2004

Kul al-Arab: Syrian prisoner in Israeli jail suffers health deterioration
The health situation of the Syrian prisoner in Israeli jail Hayel Abu Zaid has seriously deteriorated as Israel turned down all calls to set him free after medical exams showed he had life-threatening leukemia, Palestinian Kul al-Arab newspaper stressed Friday.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 12/11/2004

Algeria's draft resolution on Sahara met with massive abstention at UN General Assembly
The massive abstention on Friday of an Algeria-sponsored draft resolution on the Sahara by the UN general assembly member states confirms that the Sahara issue is actually a Moroccan-Algerian bilateral conflict artificially created by Algeria to thwart Morocco's endeavors to perfect its territorial integrity.
Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 12/11/2004

Lebanese president confers with U.S. Congress
President Emile Lahoud of Lebanon on Friday underscored importance of cooperation between Syria and Lebanon for enhancing stability in the region.
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 12/11/2004

Washington strongly supports Morocco's reforms and initiatives, Snow
The United States strongly support Morocco's reforms and initiatives, especially those pursuing the development of small and medium-sized enterprises and investment, said on Friday US treasury secretary John Snow.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 12/11/2004

Maghreb Arab Union consultations
"In line with the urgent consultations and contacts currently underway among Arab Maghreb Union member states, following the statement by the General People's Committee for Foreign Liaison and International Co-operation on (Libya) relinquishing the presidency of the Union, Tunisian News agency reported that President Zine al-Abdin Ben Ali and President Abdul Aziz Butfliqa of Algeria exchanged points of view on issues related to the progress of the Arab Maghreb Union, on the phone yesterday" JANA reported.
Libya-Tunisia, Politics, 12/11/2004

King Mohammed VI holds phone talks with Tunisian president
King Mohammed VI on Friday held phone talks with Tunisian president, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, on latest development in the region and the Arab Maghreb Union (UMA).
Morocco-Tunisia, Politics, 12/11/2004

France: Sahara settlement only possible through political solution
French foreign minister, Michel Barnier, reiterated that France has been endeavouring with its partners and with the UNO to promote the idea that only a political solution that is accepted by all parties (to the Sahara issue) and based on the principle of "a large autonomy" can settle the Sahara issue.
Morocco-France, Politics, 12/11/2004

Saleh for dialogue between Khartoum, Addis Ababa and Asmara
The Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has announced his readiness to bring together each of Eritrea, Ethiopia and Sudan in a tripartite meeting bringing his country together with Sudanese and Ethiopian leaders due to be held on December 28 in Khartoum.
Yemen-Regional, Politics, 12/11/2004

Political and economic freedom go hand-in-hand, Powell
US Secretary of state, Colin Powell, highlighted on Saturday the necessity of economic and political freedom in countries of the region, saying they "go hand-in-hand."
Regional-USA, Politics, 12/11/2004

American researchers and US troops in Iraq
American Researcher at University Of California, Bryan Gifford, said that number of American soldiers killed in Iraq confirm that the US forces are facing a serious danger greater than the image presented to the world opinion or admitted by American politicians.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 12/11/2004

UN envoy to Iraq discusses the elections with Washington
The UN special envoy in Iraq Ashraf Qadi discussed yesterday in Washington with the US under secretary of state Richard Armitaj the organization of the elections in Iraq for which the US seeks vaster UN role.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 12/11/2004

Civil Society Forum to submit recommendations to Forum for the Future
The Civil Society Forum, held in parallel to the "Forum for the Future" that is organized on Dec. 10-11 in Rabat, prepared on Thursday recommendations to be submitted to the Forum.
Regional, Politics, 12/11/2004

Forum for the Future: a non-constraining dialogue space, Moroccan government spokesman
The Forum for the Future, held in Rabat this Dec.10-11 is "a non-constraining space for dialogue that concerns all Arab states and most of Islamic countries," as well as the G-8, said in Rabat on Friday Moroccan communication minister and government spokesman Nabil Benabdellah.
Morocco-Regional, Politics, 12/11/2004

Egypt bans by sticks, water a convoy of aid to Rafah includes Europeans and American human rights advocates
The Egyptian police yesterday prevented a convoy for the Egyptian solidarity committee including 70 Europeans and Americans, members in non-governmental organizations to head for Rafah to express their solidarity with the Palestinian people on the occasion of International Day For Human Rights, using sticks and water trucks.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 12/11/2004

Algerian foreign minister and Israeli practices
Algerian Foreign Minister Abdelaziz Belkhadem stressed that deepening relations between the NATO and the Mediterranean states is impossible unless the Western bloc member states participate in ending the Israeli occupation and settling the situation in Iraq.
Algeria-Israel, Politics, 12/11/2004

Year 2004, the worse year of journalists in 10 years
The Committee to Protect Journalists said that 54 journalists were killed in 2004, stressing that this figure is the largest since 10 years.
Iraq, Politics, 12/11/2004

NDP holds opposition parties conference next month
Egypt, Politics, 12/11/2004

Mubarak-Bashir summit reviews developments in Darfur
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 12/11/2004

Arab newspaper calls for Peace Process resumption on the Syrian
Regional-Syria, Politics, 12/11/2004

Erdogan and peace in the ME region
Regional-Turkey, Politics, 12/11/2004

Threats against the American interests in 12 countries
Regional-USA, Politics, 12/11/2004

Syrian crowd without permit is dispersed on World Day for Human Rights
A number of Syrian citizens gathered on Thursday at al-Shahbandar Square in Damascus city on the World Day for Human Rights without taking a prior permission from the competent authorities.
Syria, Politics, 12/10/2004

Bahraini society accuses government of continuing human rights violations
Bahrain's human rights society ( independent) expressed regret over the "continued violations of human rights in the Kingdom." This was expressed in a statement issued on the 56 anniversary of the world declaration for human rights which falls today Friday.
Bahrain, Politics, 12/10/2004

Maghreban states hold emergency meeting on Libya's decision to renounce UMA chairmanship
Member-countries of the UMA (French acronym for Arab Maghreb Union) are holding emergency talks following Libya's decision to renounce the grouping chairmanship, a Libyan official source said this Thursday.
Maghreb-Libya, Politics, 12/10/2004

Afourki in a sudden visit to Yemen
President of Eritrea, Asyas Afourki, yesterday, paid a sudden visit to Sanaa, which is the first since 1998 when the Eritrea's forces occupied the greater Hanish island.
Yemen-Eritrea, Politics, 12/10/2004

Cairo does not oppose Tel Aviv, Addis Ababa cooperation on water
President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt said during his visit to Bahrain yesterday that no change has been made in connection to relations with Israel, at a time when the Egyptian government said that there is no problem in Israel and Tel Aviv cooperation over water issues.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 12/10/2004

Mubarak to hold talks with Sudanese president
Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir will pay a visit to Egypt on Sunday for talks with President Hosni Mubarak.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 12/10/2004

NGO calls on UN SG to lift blockade on population sequestered in Tindouf
The Boujdour-based Al Amal Association for Legality and Territorial Integrity has called on the United Nations Secretary General to act for lifting the blockade imposed on Moroccans sequestered in Tindouf, southern Algeria.
Morocco-UN, Politics, 12/10/2004

Japan extends the mission of its forces in Iraq
The Iraqi ministry of the Interior has expressed support to the proposal made by the Interim Iraqi prime minister to extend the period for carrying the elections to two or three weeks.
Iraq-Japan, Politics, 12/10/2004

Riyadh: the largest Saudi; budget Marines arrive in Jeddah
The spokeswoman for the American embassy in Saudi Arabia Carol Calin said that the special team of the American Navy troops arrived in the Kingdom yesterday to defend the American consulate in Jeddah which was attacked several days ago.
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 12/10/2004

Five Palestinians killed, commander of resistance committees survived Israeli bombardment
The general commander of the Palestinian people's resistance committee Jamal Abu Sanhadaneh has survived an Israeli assassination attempt in southern Gaza. News reports said that Samhadaneh and three of his escorts of leading figures of the resistance groups were injured when one Israeli reconnaissance plane launched a missile that blew up their car on the road between Khan Younis and Rafah.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/10/2004

Sherif: Expanded conference by NDP and Opposition parties in January
Egypt, Politics, 12/10/2004

Forum: Contribution of EU financed projects in Syria
Dardari asserted importance of the agreements signed with the EU last week in which the European bloc will offer Euro 47 million to support the Finance Ministry in modernizing its structures and policies as well as its human capabilities and other socio-economic areas in Syria.
Syria-European Union, Politics, 12/10/2004

EU adopts first action plans of neighbourhood policy with 4 Arab states
The European Commission approved this Thursday the first action plans that will make concrete for seven countries, including Morocco, the European Union's offer under the European Neighbourhood policy (ENP).
Regional-European Union, Politics, 12/10/2004

Palestinian Prime Minister highlights relations with Syria
Palestine-Syria, Politics, 12/10/2004

Al-Assad receives Bakdash on reforms
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday received Secretary General of the Syrian Communist Party Wisal Farha Bakdash and members of the party political bureau.
Syria, Politics, 12/9/2004

Nawal al-Sadawi nominates herself for presidential elections in Egypt
She said "we do hope to change the educational system and in the laws so as to be fair, including the civil status law." Nawal al-Sadwai also calls for separating the religion from the state " religion is for the God and the homeland is for all."
Egypt, Politics, 12/9/2004

Abul-Gheit: human rights cornerstone for Egypt's development
Egypt's Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit said on Wednesday that respecting human rights in Egypt is one of the cornerstones of Egypt's social, economic and political development.
Egypt, Politics, 12/9/2004

Libya gives up the presidency of the Arab Maghreb federation
Libya announced today that its has given up its presidency for the Arab Maghreb Union because of what it described as the stumbled march of the union and the numerous violations made by certain members.
Libya-Mauritania, Politics, 12/9/2004

Saudi Mufti condemns Jeddah attack, Washington warns its citizens
The general Mufti of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bin Abdullah al-Sheikh denounced the breaking into the American consulate in Jeddah on Monday and described it as a prohibited act.
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 12/9/2004

Lebanese President confers with Mahmoud Abbas
President Emile Lahoud of Lebanon underscored importance of continuing coordination between the new Palestinian leadership and the Arab states, particularly with Syria and Lebanon.
Lebanon-Palestine, Politics, 12/9/2004

Victims of human rights breaches not to cite names at public hearings, IER chairman
Chairman of the Justice and Reconciliation Commission, "IER" a body set up last January to seek out-of court settlement of past human rights abuses in Morocco, said victims who will testify at public hearings will be totally free to express themselves but will not reveal names of persons they are accusing of being the authors of these violations.
Morocco, Politics, 12/9/2004

Five officials from the Somali government resigned
One day after announcing the formation of the new Somali government, one minister of state and four assistants for ministers yesterday announced their resignation from their posts.
Somalia, Politics, 12/9/2004

8 Iraqis killed in Sameraa, al-Ramadi; elections in stages proposal
Gunmen have launched a series of attacks in Sameraa city including the destruction of a police center, confiscating weapons and exchanging fire with the American and Iraqi forces. This resulted in killing at least five Iraqis and the resignation of the commander of the city's police Taleb Shamel al-Sameraa.
Iraq, Politics, 12/9/2004

Egyptian official denies Israeli media allegations
Egyptian official presidential spokesman Ambassador Majed Abdul Fattah has completely denied Wednesday's allegations by Israeli Haaretz newspaper about President Hosni Mubarak's visit to Kuwait and his latest contacts with Syria on the Middle East peace process.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 12/9/2004

Arab Journalists Federation statement on Human Rights day
Arab Journalist Federation has condemned the latest American Law called observation of Jewish antagonism in the world, asserting that it aims at imposing the American protection on the Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people.
Regional, Politics, 12/9/2004

Palestinian presidential elections candidate beaten
The independent candidate for the Palestinian Presidential elections Mustafa al-Barghouthi said he was beaten yesterday by the occupation soldiers at a military checkpoint near Jenin to the north of the West Bank.
Palestine, Politics, 12/9/2004

Sharon speaks of a truce, three Palestinians killed in Gaza
The Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon yesterday expressed readiness to stop attacking the Palestinians in a step almost similar to an undeclared truce coincides with talks about reviving the settlement between the Palestinians and the Israelis.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/9/2004

After review of Ethiopia plan, Annan welcomes steps for peace with Eritrea
After receiving a new peace plan put forward last month by Ethiopia that aims to end the country's long-running dispute with Eritrea, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today welcomed any move that might help solidify relations between the two Horn of Africa neighbours.
Ethiopia-Eritrea, Politics, 12/9/2004

Marrakech Film Festival comes to maturity, Prince
The Marrakech International Film festival (IFFM) has come to maturity, according to the festival Chairman, Prince Moulay Rachid.
Morocco, Politics, 12/9/2004

The pope deplores the blowing up of churches in Iraq
Iraq-Vatican, Politics, 12/9/2004

UN official: Egypt has opportunity to gain permanent seat at UNSC
The executive director of the UN Development. Program (UNDP) has said Egypt, as a major power in Africa and the Middle East, has a big chance to occupy a permanent seat in the UN Security Council.
Egypt, Politics, 12/9/2004

Vicente Fox: Moroccan King visit to Mexico a 'great success'
Morocco-Mexico, Politics, 12/9/2004

European Union for further cooperation with Syria
Syria-European Union, Politics, 12/9/2004

Mubarak in Kuwait
The Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak held yesterday talks in Kuwait dealt with "Arab and Islamic issues," according to the Egyptian foreign minister Ahmad Abu al-Ghiet.
Kuwait-Egypt, Politics, 12/8/2004

Al-Assad pardoning of political detainees
Syria, Politics, 12/8/2004

Mubarak's talks in Bahrain to cover arrangements for next Arab summit
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak's talks with King Hamad Bin Issa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa of Bahrain Wednesday will dwell on arrangements for the next Arab summit in Algeria and benefiting from Bahrain's successful management of the previous Arab summit, sources accompanying the Egyptian leader during his current Gulf tour told MENA.
Bahrain-Egypt, Politics, 12/8/2004

King Mohammed VI receives representatives of religious, cultural and business circles in Argentina
Morocco-Argentina, Politics, 12/8/2004

Morocco, Argentina note 'great potential' in economic, trade cooperation
Morocco and Argentina have pledged to raise bilateral cooperation to the level of the "excellent political relations" noting the existence of a "great potential" in economic and trade cooperation that will benefit both countries.
Morocco-Argentina, Politics, 12/8/2004

King Mohammed VI receives chairman of MERCOSUR permanent delegates commission
Morocco-Regional, Politics, 12/8/2004

Khaddam meets Abbas
Syria's Vice-President Abdulhalem Khaddam received Tuesday evening Chairman of PLO Executive Committee Mahmoud Abbas and the accompanying delegation.
Syria-Palestine, Politics, 12/8/2004

On the Palestinian delegation talks in Syria
In the second day of its visit to Syria, the Palestinian delegation which includes Mahmoud Abbas, Ahmad Qurei and Nabil Shaath, met with the Syrian prime minister Naji Otari and discussed with him the ME peace process and latest developments on the Palestinian arena.
Syria-Palestine, Politics, 12/8/2004

Galloway: UN Resolution No. 1559 on Lebanon is unjust
British Labor MP George Galloway stressed that the UN Security Council resolution No. 1559 was an unjust move directed against Syria and Lebanon and interfered in Lebanon's internal affairs.
Lebanon-UK, Politics, 12/8/2004

Libya denies inviting an Israeli official to visit Tripoli
Libya denied yesterday to have had extended an invitation for the deputy chairman of the Israeli Knesset Moshe Kahloun to visit Tripoli, but said it welcomes Jews of Libyan origin.
Libya-Israel, Politics, 12/8/2004

Fresh human rights initiative
A special initiative linking the ideals of human rights to investment and business was the focus of the meeting yesterday of National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) Secretary-General Ambassador Mokh1is Qotb with Fergus Kerngan, a member of the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR), who is currently visiting Egypt.
Egypt, Politics, 12/8/2004

Iraqi president on the latest developments in Iraq
Iraqis are united in their sense of common Iraqi identity and in their determination to exercise their right to choose their leaders through democratic elections, according to interim Iraqi President Sheikh Ghazi Al-Yawar.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 12/8/2004

Al-Jaafari look forward to Syria's continued support to Iraq
Iraq's Interim Vice-President Ibrahim al-Jaafari underlined the Syrian leadership's keenness on Iraq's unity and safety.
Iraq-Syria, Politics, 12/8/2004

Putin doubts date of the elections, Allawi confirms it will be made in phases
The Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his doubt that the Iraqi elections will be held at their due time. Putin said during his meeting with the Interim Iraqi prime minister Eyad Allawi that he does not expect the organization of the elections under full occupation of the Iraq "by the occupation forces."
Iraq-Russia, Politics, 12/8/2004

Khartoum: A peace agreement in Darfur within two months
The Sudanese minister for humanitarian affairs Muhammad Youssef Abdullah said yesterday that Khartoum will conclude within two months a peace agreement with Darfur's rebels.
Sudan, Politics, 12/8/2004

Gulf tour for the new Palestinian leaders covering Kuwait
News reports said that a high ranking Palestinian delegation led by the chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Mahmoud Abbas, the prime minister Ahmad Qurei and the Interim President for the Palestinian authority Rouhi Fattouh will start next week a tour of visits covering the 6 Gulf states.
Palestine-Gulf, Politics, 12/8/2004

Al-Rai: Israel does not want peace
Jordanian newspaper al-Rai stressed that the Israeli withdrawal from the occupied Syrian Golan is the base for the achievement of peace on the Syrian-Israeli track.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 12/8/2004

UN secretary general extends the mission of UNDOF in the Golan for 6 months
Syria-Israel, Politics, 12/8/2004

Al-Assad receives the Palestinian delegation
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 12/7/2004

Al-Qaida claims responsibility for attack against American consulate in Jeddah
Al-Qaida organization in Saudi Arabia has claimed responsibility for the attack against the building of the strongly protected American consulate in Jeddah which resulted in killing 12 persons including five non-American employees in the consulate.
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 12/7/2004

Al-Assad receives Iraq's vice president
Syria-Iraq, Politics, 12/7/2004

Jordanian spokeswoman and relations with Syria
Jordan-Syria, Politics, 12/7/2004

Syrian- Palestinian talks over developments
Both sides stressed "importance of boosting the national unity as it is the base for restoring the usurped legitimate rights and fulfilling the Palestinian aspirations for establishing the independent state of Palestine."
Syria-Palestine, Politics, 12/7/2004

King visit to Buenos Aires opens wide perspectives for bilateral ties
Morocco and Argentina are braced to open broad perspectives in their bilateral ties during the official visit that King Mohammed VI is paying to Argentina since Friday at the invitation of president Nestor Kirchner, said Moroccan ambassador in Buenos Aires, Mohamed Maalainine.
Morocco-Argentina, Politics, 12/7/2004

Bush, al-Yawer stick to set date for Iraqi elections
The US president has stressed the need of holding the Iraqi elections at their date set on January 30th despite the escalation of the attacks against the American and Iraqi forces.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 12/7/2004

'Polisaro' currently isolated worldwide, former US official
The separatist movement "Polisario" is currently isolated and enjoys little support worldwide, according to former US assistant secretary of state, Robert Pelletreau.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 12/7/2004

Positive atmosphere in Nivasha negotiations
Sudanese sources in Nivasha resort in Kenya described the atmosphere at the headquarters of the negotiations which are presumed to start today there between the Sudanese government and the southern rebels as positive and good.
Sudan, Politics, 12/7/2004

6 Egyptians return back to their families, Azzam is grateful for Sharon
The 6 Egyptian students who arrived from Israel, arrived in their houses in the outskirts of Cairo, amid joys and happiness of their families after they had spent one full day of investigations with the Egyptian security and intelligence forces.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 12/7/2004

Mubarak phones Bahraini king on Mideast situation
Egypt-Bahrain, Politics, 12/7/2004

Telephone call between Rice, Abu al-Gheit
Egypt-USA, Politics, 12/7/2004

Forum for the Future to help G8 contribute to MENA region development, minister
Moroccan minister-delegate for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Taib Fassi Fihri, said the "Forum for the Future," aims at setting tools that would help the most industrialized countries' group (G8) to contribute to the development process of the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA), and to introduce the necessary reforms.
Regional-Morocco, Politics, 12/7/2004

Chirac, Blair discuss the implementation of UN Security Council resolution 1559
Lebanon-France, Politics, 12/7/2004

Galloway and ME developments
Regional-UK, Politics, 12/6/2004

Amir of Qatar- Message from President Assad
Qatar-Syria, Politics, 12/6/2004

King Mohammed VI visits Argentina
Morocco-Argentina, Politics, 12/6/2004

Abbas visits Damascus today to end tension, meets with Palestinian groups
A Palestinian delegation headed by the chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization PLO Mahmoud Abbas is to start a visit to Syria today. The first visit of its kind to Damascus since many years.
Palestine-Syria, Politics, 12/6/2004

Yemen to be a regional center for democratic dialogue in the region
The Yemeni foreign minister Abu baker al-Qurabi said that Sanaa will be a permanent headquarters for the democratic dialogue center which will have the task of boosting democracy in the Middle East and north Africa countries.
Yemen-Regional, Politics, 12/6/2004

British Ambassador in Damascus and Syria Stance
British Ambassador in Damascus Peter Ford described Syria-Britain relations as good, and that the Syrian presence in Lebanon is based on Lebanese government support.
Syria-UK, Politics, 12/6/2004

Sudan denies dropping accusations addressed to Turabi
The Sudanese ministry of justice denied that it had taken a decision to drop accusations addressed against the secretary general of the opposition People's Congress party, Hassan al-Turabi, and the party's leaderships over the recent coupe attempt.
Sudan, Politics, 12/6/2004

Turkish demonstrations against war in Iraq
Demonstrations against the U.S. war on Iraq continued on Saturday in various Turkish provinces.
Iraq-Turkey, Politics, 12/6/2004

Another bloody day in Iraq, al-Ibraheimi doubts the date of the elections
One American soldier was killed and other five injured in a bomb explosion to the east of Baghdad. In a statement the American army gave no other details on the attack.
Iraq, Politics, 12/6/2004

UN stressed continued violations in Darfur
The military spokesman for the Sudan's liberation movement said that the "massacre" took place between Monday and Thursday in Adwa village which is controlled by the movement, 45 Km from Neyala village.
Sudan, Politics, 12/6/2004

Al-Jazeera: Hamas clings to truce conditions
The leading figure in the Hamas Islamic Resistance movement, Hassan Youssef, refused to accept what was stated by certain media agencies on the position of the movement towards the truce with Israel.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/6/2004

Continued conflict between Hamas and the PA
In the course of its attempt to control internal conditions in the Palestinian house and confrontation of the consequences of nominating the secretary of the Palestine National liberation movement ( Fatah) Mustafa al-Barghouthi for the Palestinian Presidency, the leaderships of the Palestinian authority held sudden and quick discussions with the leaderships of the Hamas movement which announced earlier its boycott of the elections.
Palestine, Politics, 12/6/2004

Bush says Middle East peace is a second term priority
Regional-USA, Politics, 12/6/2004

Rafsanjani and Iraq's occupation
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 12/6/2004

Israel celebrates the release of Azzam, considers his release an rapprochement opportunity with Egypt
Israel has welcomed at the public and official levels its Druz citizen, Azzam Azzam, who is convicted of spying, after Egypt had released him in exchange for the release of 6 Egyptian students held in Israel.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 12/6/2004


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