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Algerian government commends successful referendum
Reactions continued on Friday to the Algerian approval of the "peace and national reconciliation document" by a greater majority of 97.4%.
Algeria, Politics, 10/1/2005

Sunnis want constitution to be only changed under referendum; strict majority
He indicated the main points included in the paper are first: that Iraq to be one united country and the constitution to preserve this unity. Second: confirming the use of the Arabic language in Kurdistan. Third: the constitution to be only changed by a referendum, rather than getting two thirds of the votes of the parliament.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/1/2005

Mubarak: Upcoming parliamentary elections will be fair and free
Addressing the closing session of the National Democratic Party NDP Congress Friday, President Hosni Mubarak said that Egypt will shortly have legislative elections which will enhance the march of the political reform.
Egypt, Politics, 10/1/2005

Talibani criticizes Jaafari; Zarqawi claims Balad explosions
The Iraqi President Jalal al-Talibani accused the prime minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari of violating the rules and taking decisions, independently.
Iraq, Politics, 10/1/2005

Lebanese sources: Syrians will be accused of assassinating Hariri
Lebanese diplomatic and political source expected that the chairman of the UN investigation committee into the assassination of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq al-Hariri will implicate Syrian officials of involvement in the assassination of Hariri.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 10/1/2005

Guardian Unlimited : Saudi Arabia links huge arms deal to expelling dissidents
reported that "If Downing Street bows to today's reported Saudi demands for concessions in the hope of a Eurofighter sale worth up to 40 billion (pounds), it will face dissent from the Foreign Office, the Serious Fraud Office, and British Airways. There will also be anger from such expatriate victims of Saudi behaviour as Ron Jones, who is trying to sue the regime for falsely imprisoning and torturing him."
Saudi Arabia-UK, Politics, 10/1/2005

Syria to the UN: Israel's statement on the Golan against peace
Syria has stressed that the dangerous and provocative statements of some Israeli officials in which they have stressed their determination to keep the Syrian Golan under the Israeli control forever are contradicting the international law and the relevant UN. resolutions.
Syria-Israel-UN, Politics, 10/1/2005

Mubarak's son enhances position, denied running for parliament
During the conference of the National Democratic Party conference which was concluded on Friday, Jamal Mubarak, the son of the Egyptian president who presides over the higher committee for policies enhanced his position.
Egypt, Politics, 10/1/2005

Qathafi's views on political change of power
JANA reported yesterday that the Libyan Leader Muammar al-Qathafi "analyzed the heretical sophistry and shallowness of the claims presented in the world on the socalled rotation of power and its exercise on behalf of the people and issuance of laws in the name of the people and the separation of power."
Libya, Politics, 10/1/2005

Lebanese speaker rejects pressures on Syria
Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri asserted that bids of pressure on Syria for a long time are to get at the Syrian policy principals and bases that defend Arab causes.
Lebanon-Iran, Politics, 10/1/2005

Bilad al-Sham history at Ottoman Time concludes
Syria's Minister of Culture Mahmoud al-Sayyed called on Thursday to read history of Bilad al-Sham during the Ottoman time, in a new way that depends on objective, scientific and methodical means.
Fertile Crescent-Syria, Politics, 10/1/2005

Al-Ahram: Egyptian security delegation discuss with Israeli officials defusing current crisis
The Egyptian security delegation under the chairmanship of Major General Mustafa Al Behairy, Major General Mohamed Ibrahim and the membership of counselor Ahmed Abdul-Khaleq Friday had talks with Israeli officials in Jerusalem in the framework of Egypt's intensive efforts for defusing the current crisis between Israel and the Palestinians.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 10/1/2005

Iran, Lebanon call on Israel to abandon nuclear weapons
Iran-Lebanon, Politics, 10/1/2005

Mauritania's new ruler: we will not review relations with Israel
The chairman of the "military council for justice and democracy" that rules Mauritania, Ali Weld Muhammad Faal, stressed in an interview for the Jeune Afrique L' Intelligence to be published on Monday, that his country will not re-consider ending diplomatic relations with Israel and Washington.
Mauritania-Israel, Politics, 10/1/2005

Lebanese clergy warns against foreign Intervention
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 10/1/2005

No change in US policy on Golan, Fernandez says
Syria-Israel-USA, Politics, 10/1/2005

French FM discusses strategic dialogue with Egypt
Egypt-France, Politics, 10/1/2005

Europe seek Russia's vote against Iran
Iran-UN, Politics, 10/1/2005

Gul: Turkey rejects US pressures on it regarding Syria
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 9/30/2005

Reconciliation referendum in Algeria expected to pass
Preliminary statistics show that the rate of turnout among voters for the referendum of "national reconciliation and peace charter " in Algeria reached 17% for Thursday morning. A weak rate, amid expectation of an increased turnout after the Algerians finish their work day.
Algeria, Politics, 9/30/2005

Weakest turnout for Algerian reconciliation in Kbyle area
The lowest turnout rate for the current Algerian elections was registered in Teizi Ozo and Bejaya in Kbyle area where Tansiqeyat al- Oroush ( The largest family) called for a general strike in protest of Butaflika's rejections to introduce the Barbarian language as an official language.
Algeria, Politics, 9/30/2005

Supporters for Algerian reconciliation referendum
Supporters for the Algerian reconciliation referendum being voted on assert that approving the charter permits proceeding forward in the rebuilding of Algeria's social and economic development.
Algeria, Politics, 9/30/2005

Iranian official visits Lebanon
Lebanon-Iran, Politics, 9/30/2005

Fatah wins municipal elections in the West bank
Preliminary results for the third phase of the Palestinian municipal elections in the occupied West Bank resulted in the winning of the Palestine liberation movement Fatah, led by the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Palestine, Politics, 9/30/2005

Spanish parliament for a freeze of cooperation with Israel
Committee of the Foreign Affairs in the Spanish Parliament called on the Spanish Socialist Government to freeze cooperation with Israel and to take measures on the illegality of the racial separation wall Israel is building on the occupied Palestinian territories, a wall that is illegal according the International Court of Justice.
Israel-Spain, Politics, 9/30/2005

Al-Assad emphasizes press role in voicing citizens problems
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad underscored on Thursday the "importance of the media and its role in making truth reach the public opinion and in expressing in a clear and frank way citizens concerns."
Syria, Politics, 9/30/2005

29 refugees killed in Darfur; attacks into Chad
The UN has announced that 29 Sudanese refugees were killed in an attack launched by the Janjawid militias at a camp for the refugees in Darfur, north west of Sudan.
Sudan-Chad, Politics, 9/30/2005

Moroccan- Spanish summit
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 9/30/2005

Parliament speaker: all activities at all Iranian facilities resume within Iran's legal right
Iran's Parliament Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel said Today, "We are not willing to see Iran's nuclear dossier go to the United Nations' Security Council."
Iran-UN, Politics, 9/30/2005

Jordan's king appeals for Muslim-Jewish cooperation
Muslims and Jews must move beyond mere tolerance to true acceptance of each other in order to honor their common heritage, reclaim their history of mutually beneficial social and intellectual interaction and confront the threat of violent extremism that wraps itself in distorted religious rhetoric, according to Jordan's King Abdullah II.
Jordan-USA, Politics, 9/30/2005

US efforts to ensure Iraq constitution referendum is adopted
McCormack said "I know that there are still -- there are ongoing discussions concerning any possible changes or amendments to the draft constitution.Ê If there is any agreement on amendments to the constitution, I think we leave it to the Iraqis to announce those."
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/30/2005

Five American soldiers are killed in Iraq
The commander of the American forces in Iraq George Casey admitted that conditions in Iraq might deteriorate even if the draft constitution is approved this month.
Iraq, Politics, 9/30/2005

Lebanese officials reject any US experts' role in probe
Head of Resistance bloc at the Lebanese Parliament, Mohmmad Raad, on Thursday renewed the Lebanese rejection of getting help from US military experts.
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 9/30/2005

Talks between Larsen and Mubarak on the situation in Lebanon
The Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Thursday held talks with the envoy of the UN secretary general to the Middle East Terry Rod Larsen on latest developments in the region.
Egypt-Lebanon-European Union, Politics, 9/30/2005

India for boosting cooperation relations with Syria
Indian Minister of State for External Affairs, E. Ahamed, on Thursday stressed that Syria has an important pivotal role in establishing just and permanent peace in the Middle East.
Syria-India, Politics, 9/30/2005

Tunisia: No direct difference with Israel
The Tunisian prime minister Muhammad al-Ghanoushi said in a press conference on the sideline of his visit to Dubai on Thursday that there is no direct difference between Tunis and Israel, and that his country is completely ready to recognize Israel and establish natural relations with it if the Palestinian people are offered their rights within the context of Arab principles.
Tunisia-Israel, Politics, 9/30/2005

Bahrain ended issue of systematic torture
King Hamad Bin Issa al-Khaleifa who assumed power in Bahrain in 1999 issued a decree three years ago ending chasing and prosecuting for acts which took place before February 2001, the date when his national reconciliation initiative was launched.
Bahrain, Politics, 9/29/2005

Lebanon tightens measures against infiltrating persons
Lebanon on Wednesday witnessed a increased attention for the file of infiltration via its borders, after the minister of the interior Hassan al-Sabaa announced that measures will be taken against any person who infiltrates to the country, after information were reported to that pro-Syria Palestinians sneaked to Lebanon.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 9/29/2005

A meeting between Mehlis, Sinioura
Chairman of the UN investigation committee to the assassination of the former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq al-Hariri, Detlev Mehlis on Wednesday held a meeting with the prime minister Fouad Sinioura. No news were reported on the content of the meeting.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 9/29/2005

Aeisha al-Qathafi commends resistance of US occupation in Iraq
Aeisha al-Qathafi, daughter of the Libyan leader Muammar al-Qathafi commended what she called the Iraqi resistance men and called for not keeping silence over what is taking place in Iraq of violations.
Libya-USA, Politics, 9/29/2005

Polisario demands UN to impose sanctions on Morocco
The leader of the Polisario, a group which seeks the independence of the Western Sahara from Morocco, called on the UN Security Council to impose sanctions on Morocco so as to abide by international resolutions and to offer self determination for the Western Sahara.
Morocco-Algeria-UN, Politics, 9/29/2005

Bush lifts certain some weopons export restrictions on Libya
The US President George W. Bush lifted certain restrictions in military exports to Libya so as to enable American companies to take part in destroying the storage of the chemical weapons in Tripoli and renovation of 9 passengers planes.
Libya-USA, Politics, 9/29/2005

Among attacks in Iraq attached, Jordanian embassy cars
One Jordanian source said that a procession for the embassy was attacked by "terrorists" and hit one of the cars with bullets, but no casualties were reported in the lines of its passengers. The procession was heading to the Jordanian hospital near Falluja.
Iraq-Jordan, Politics, 9/29/2005

Mubarak, Abbas talks cover coordination between two leaderships
On the threats voiced by Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz, Erekat said the Palestinian cause would not be settled through raids, hostilities and assassinations. Such actions would further complicate the situation rather than deterring the Palestinian people.
Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 9/29/2005

Syrian remote areas enjoy development plans
Deputy premier Abdullah Dardari said that the eastern area of Syria enjoy utmost priority in the current and future development process in Syria.
Syria, Politics, 9/29/2005

Lebanese officials warn against foreign interventions
Lebanese Scholar, Sheikh Mohammad Hussein Fadlullah on Wednesday warned against dangers of foreign interventions in the Lebanese internal affairs. Fadlullah, in a weekly seminar said that "we know that pressures on Lebanon come in the service of the Israeli interests."
Lebanon-Regional, Politics, 9/29/2005

Egypt proposes nuclear-free-zone in Middle East
Egypt has proposed the creation of a nuclear-free zone in the Middle East at a Vienna meeting of the UN nuclear watchdog agency.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 9/29/2005

Mubarak receives Saudi Prince Khalid
Egypt-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 9/29/2005

Mubarak receives French FM Thursday
Egypt-France, Politics, 9/29/2005

UN Security Council condemns attack on Lebanese media woman
Lebanon-UN, Politics, 9/29/2005

FBI investigated Shidyaq ' s assassination attempt
Lebanon-USA, Politics, 9/29/2005

OIC backs Syria
Syria-Regional, Politics, 9/29/2005

Fourth group of Golan students pass into Syria
Syria-Israel, Politics, 9/29/2005

Sudan: UN reports further deterioration in Darfur after new attacks
The security situation has deteriorated in Sudan's West Darfur region following an attack by a large number of Arab tribesmen on an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp and villages, with indications that the camp was burnt to the ground, the United Nations mission reported today.
Sudan-UN, Politics, 9/29/2005

Sultan Qaboos oppoints a woman ambassador to Washington
Sultan of Oman, Qaboos Bin Said, on Tuesday appointed for the first time a woman in the post of the Ambassador for the Sultanate to the USA.
Oman-USA, Politics, 9/28/2005

Syria denies it threatened Murr before his assassination attempt
Syria denied on Tuesday statements of former Lebanese Defense Minister Elias Al-Murr that he was threatened before an assassination attempt on his life took place. Syria said the claims are full of lies and fabrications.
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 9/28/2005

Amnesty International on release of Libyan prisoners of conscience
Amnesty International said yesterday that The recent release by the Libyan authorities of five long-term prisoners of conscience was an encouraging step, and raised hopes that other long-held prisoners of conscience will also soon be freed.
Libya, Politics, 9/28/2005

Iran's parliament orders end to protocol signing with nuclear agency
IRNA reported today that Iran's Parliament today approved "a motion of single urgency laying out a plan for the government to suspend implementation of the NPT Additional Protocol."
Iran-UN, Politics, 9/28/2005

Lebanese security breaks into phone company in Hariri investigation
The Lebanese security forces detained 8 workers in the MTC Touch corporation for operating mobile telephones following an operation it carried out at the company's headquarters in Beirut on Tuesday in the course of the investigation into the assassination of the former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq al-Hariri.
Lebanon, Politics, 9/28/2005

Mubarak, Qathafi efforts for success of Darfur negotiations
The Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and the Libyan leader Muammar al-Qathafi on Tuesday said they want to make use of their relations with various sides in the Darfur conflict, in Sudan, in order to provide a success for the current round of negotiations in Abuja.
Egypt-Libya, Politics, 9/28/2005

Demonstration against Mubarak's new term of office
Thousands of Egyptians demonstrated in the downtown of Cairo protesting against the Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak taking his constitutional oath marking the beginning of a fifth term of office followed the first multi-candidate presidential elections, whose results were rejected by the opposition.
Egypt, Politics, 9/28/2005

Anniversary of the late hero Jamal Abdul Nasser
JANA reported today that " Wednesday 28th of the month of alFatah September marks the 35th anniversary of the departure of the nationalist hero Jamal Abdul Nasser who led the glorious Revolution of 23rd of July glorious Revolution in 1952."
Regional-Libya, Politics, 9/28/2005

Syria calls for building a region free of nuclear weapons
"Israel's singularity in owning nuclear weapons in a region where all states signed the Nuclear Weapons Non- Proliferation Treaty NPT is threatening the regional security in light of security balance absence, and great powers closing their eyes to Israel's violation of all international legitimacy resolutions."
Syria-Regional, Politics, 9/28/2005

Syrian- Lebanese relations are typical: Lahoud
President Emile Lahoud of Lebanon said Tuesday that Syrian-Lebanese relations were and still typical between two neighboring states that share a lot of common denominators.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 9/28/2005

Third group of Syrian students from Golan pass into Syria
The third batch of Syrian students of occupied Golan passed on Tuesday into the Syrian homeland via the Quneitra crossing point to continue their studies at Syrian universities and institutions.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 9/28/2005

OIC chief: Syria's stance to face pressures constructive
Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Conference OIC depicted on Tuesday Syria's stance against pressures put on her as "constructive" and stressed the need of solving issues by dialogue.
Syria-Regional, Politics, 9/28/2005

Iraq not ready to receive returnees, says UN refugee agency
Noting that the security situation in much of Iraq has shown no improvement and has actually deteriorated in many places compared to the same period a year ago, the United Nations refugee agency yesterday urged countries hosting Iraqi emigres to keep processing asylum cases and not promote returns.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 9/28/2005

Human Rights Watch: US abuse of detainees is systematic and sever
Human Rights Watch organization has reported that abuses of Iraqi detainees, and others such as in Afghanistan were systematic and sever, while other reports indicated that pressure was being placed on soldiers who came forward to divulge the abuses.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/28/2005

Amnesty International: Guantanamo detainee hunger strikers critically ill
An Amnesty International report said "Several detainees on hunger strike at Guantanamo Bay are critically ill, according to lawyers who have recently visited the detention camp. Amnesty International is also concerned at reports that the camp's facilities are unable to cope with the medical crisis."
Regional-USA, Politics, 9/28/2005

Three year imprisonment for US soldier in Abu Ghreib case
The American military court issued a three- year imprisonment sentence against the American female soldier Lendy England after she was convicted of violating the honor and maltreating the detainees of Abu Ghreib jail in Iraq.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/28/2005

Hughes commends Saudi Arabia, calls it to honor non Muslims
In conclusion of her visit to Saudi Arabia in the course of her tour on the Middle East, US Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Karen Hughes commended the Saudi King Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz after she commended the efforts made by the kingdom in fighting what is called terrorism. She called on the Saudis to "respect non Muslims."
Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 9/28/2005

Syria permits of two other commercial radios
Syria, Politics, 9/28/2005

Abuja negotiations delays rejected
Sudan-UN, Politics, 9/28/2005

Ma'ariv: Mofaz: The Golan will remain for ever in Israel's hands
The Israeli defense minister Shaoul Mofaz said on Tuesday that the occupied Syrian Golan Heights "will remain at the hands of Israel for ever."
Syria-Israel, Politics, 9/28/2005

Rouz al-Youssef: Mubarak: Sharon blocks peace negotiations
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 9/28/2005

Spanish judiciary sentences Allouni for five year imprisonment
The Spanish judiciary sentenced seven year imprisonment with fines against Tayser Allouni, who was brought on Monday before the Spanish national court under the only charge addressed against him, which is having conducted "an interview" with the leader of al-Qaida organization Osama Bin Laden
Syria-Spain, Politics, 9/27/2005

People's movement of Sudan takes part in Abuja negotiations
The Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) said it appointed a delegation to take part in the negotiations which are taking place under the auspices of the African Union in Abuja, Nigeria between Darfur rebels and the Sudanese government.
Sudan, Politics, 9/27/2005

US: Iran will be prevented from rights it has
US State Department spokesman Sean McCormack acknowledged yesterday that the US goals and IAEA against Iran are to prevent Iran from develeping certain nuclear skills, fuel cycle capabilities, even though these skills are ligitimate under the NPT, as the US had previously acknowledged.
Iran-USA, Politics, 9/27/2005

Ukrainian parliament official condemns pressure on Syria
"Syria is calling for an international order where there is no place for wars and occupation and free from weapons of mass destruction WMD.
Syria-Ukraine, Politics, 9/27/2005

US Ambassador to Iraq reaffirms resolve to assist Iraqi people
US Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad September 25, visiting the northern Iraqi city of Mosul for the first time, reaffirmed US resolve to stand with the Iraqi people until they can stand on their own.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/27/2005

US forces free 500 Iraqis from Abu Ghreib jail
In another development in Iraq, the American army and the Iraqi authorities released some 500 detainees from the infamous Abu Ghreib jail on the occasion of the nearby fall of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, and also three weeks before the date of the referendum on the new constitution.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/27/2005

The Independent: War on Iraq created terror, British journalist
The "British people have stressed that terror will reach British cities after occupying Iraq, so people marched the streets to protest and reject war on Iraq," Smith wrote in an article in British Independent newspaper published Monday.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 9/27/2005

Israel arrests Hamas candidates to the elections; breaks into Ramullah
These acts of arrest targeted leading figures in Hamas and its personnel who are candidates for the local commissions and the elections of the next Palestinian legislative council. A matter which is considered an intervention in the Palestinian elections which are due by the beginning of 2006
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/27/2005

Qatar foreign minister denies calling to hurry towards Israel
The Qatari foreign minister Sheikh Hamad Bin Jasem Bin Jaber al-Thani denied what had been rumored on his call to the Arab states to establish relations with Israel. He stressed that the question of these relations is decided by every and each Arab state.
Qatar-Regional, Politics, 9/27/2005

Iran condemns Israeli aggression in Gaza
The Iranian 'Iran' newspaper has condemned the Israeli aggression on the Palestinians in Gaza Strip, asserting that these aggressive acts aimed at ending the Palestinian resistance.
Palestine-Iran, Politics, 9/27/2005

al-Abrash: parliament's role essential in politics of country
Syria, Politics, 9/27/2005

Syria licenses two private radios
Syria, Politics, 9/27/2005

al-Thawra: Governor of Gazi Antep visits Palmyra
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 9/27/2005

Arab league codemns Israeli extremism
Palestine-USA, Politics, 9/27/2005

State's Hughes meets head of coptic christian church in egypt
Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/27/2005

150 Syrian students of Golan cross into Syria
150 Syrian students from villages of occupied Golan of on Sunday crossed into Syria through al-Qunietra crossing point under the supervision of the international Red Cross organization.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 9/27/2005

Yemeni president pardons al-Houthi followers
The Yemeni President Al Abdullah Saleh on Sunday pardoned all prisoners of the followers of the killed Yemeni clergy Hussein al-Houthi who launched a rebellion against the state in 2004.
Yemen, Politics, 9/26/2005

Al-Assad meets Mubarak on regional issues, Mehlis UN report
"Egypt rejects isolation of Syria and putting pressures on her as well calls for maintenance of its security since its security is a part of the region's security," Awad said in a press conference following al-Assad and Mubarak talks.
Syria-Egypt, Politics, 9/26/2005

Journalist Mai Shedyak injured in bomb explosion
Journalist Mai Shedyak, 43 years old, who is known for her criticism to Syria, was injured in a bomb explosion implanted in her Range Rover car which blew up immediately the moment she started it. One security source estimated that the explosives is 500 grams in weight.
Lebanon, Politics, 9/26/2005

Lahoud, Sinoura deplore journalist assassination attempt
Lebanese President Emil Lahoud in a statement issued on Sunday by the Lebanese presidency condemned strongly the assassination attempt against Lebanese news anchor Mai Shedyak and called on the "Lebanese to maintain unity."
Lebanon, Politics, 9/26/2005

Annan, France deplore attack on Lebanese female journalist
The UN secretary general Kofi Annan deplored the explosion which targeted the Lebanese female journalist Mai Shedyaq while she was in her car north of Beirut. The attack resulted in gave injuries inflected on her.
Lebanon-UN, Politics, 9/26/2005

Mehlis report next month, news of interrogating Mu'allim
A Lebanese official expected that, on the conclusion of the international investigation into the assassination of the former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq al-Hariri of its mission in Damascus, the committee will submit its report to the UN secretary general Kofi Annan in October.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 9/26/2005

Butaflika seeks reconciliation, but not completely
The Algerian President Abdul Aziz Butaflika announced, at a time when he is trying to promote a pardon law for reconciliation among Algerians to put the past behind them, while delivering a speech in al-Aghwat city on Sunday, that leaders of the banned Islamic Salvation Front "who set the fire of sedition in Algeria during the 15 years of terrorism, cannot practice any political activity."
Algeria, Politics, 9/26/2005

Morocco ready to negotiate for self rule of Western Sahara
The Moroccan government has announced readiness to make negotiations over the self rule for the Moroccan Sahara.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 9/26/2005

The Nigerian ambassador calls for greater coordination between Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa
Nigeria's ambassador to Egypt Mohamed Ghali Omar has said that the African Continent's most pressing need at the moment is unity in order to be able to look after its own interests.
Egypt-Nigeria, Politics, 9/26/2005

Egypt warns against dealing with NPT in double standard
Egypt's ambassador to Austria and its delegate to UN Vienna seat said maintaining the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is a joint responsibility.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 9/26/2005

Karen Hughes travels to repair damaged US image
US Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Karen Hughes started on Sunday a two-day visit to Cairo, her first visit in the region in a tour which will cover also Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
Regional-USA, Politics, 9/26/2005

BBC: Blair did not expect such fierce insurgency
British prime minister Tony Blair admitted that the ferocity of the rebels in Iraq is much greater than he had imagined. He stressed in statements to the BBC TV that his country's forces will stay in Iraq until the end of its mission.
Iraq-UK, Politics, 9/26/2005

Egypt strongly denounce the Israeli bombardment of Gaza
Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul -Gheit said Egypt is deeply concerned over the Israeli bombardment of Gaza and the deteriorating situation in Gaza Strip.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 9/26/2005

Baz: Israel's policy would never do Israel or its people any good
Egypt's Presidential Political Advisor Osama Al-Baz Saturday said regarding Israeli's assassination of Palestinians, that such policy does not help at all in confidence building, pointing out that the fact that Israel demands halting violence by some factions while attacking the Palestinians does not make any sense.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 9/26/2005

One killed, 15 injured in demonstrations in Comoros
One person was killed and other 15 injured on Saturday in Moroni, capital of Comoros, during demonstrations where acts of violence took place in protest of the rise in fuel prices.
Comoros, Politics, 9/26/2005

Azhar Grand Sheikh condemns Israeli aggression on Palestinians
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 9/26/2005

Moussa: Israeli aggressions render Gaza withdrawal meaningless
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 9/26/2005

Baz: Reform should be home-grown
Egypt, Politics, 9/26/2005


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