Today's Headlines
- Damascus: A decision to release Nizar Nayouf
Well-informed sources in Damascus told the London-based al-Hayat daily that there is a "release decision" for Syrian journalist Nizar Nayouf together with detainees, and the decision was taken by the end on April. Syria, Politics, 5/10/2000
- Egyptian organization for human rights denounces the campaign raised against novel "A Banquet of Seaweed"
The Egyptian organization for human rights denounced yesterday the campaign raised against the novel "A Banquet of Seaweed" written by Syrian writer Haider Haider. Egypt, Politics, 5/10/2000
- Moussa discusses Sudanese reconciliation with Garang, Merghani
Foreign Minister Amr Moussa Tuesday said that Cairo's meetings with members of Sudanese government and opposition aimed at forging reconciliation in Sudan, according to the principles of the Egyptian-Libyan initiative. Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 5/10/2000
- Morocco, Algeria call for inter-arab reconciliation Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 5/10/2000
- Egyptian oil minister: Plan to attract $20 billion in Arab and foreign investments
Egyptian Oil Minister Sameh Fahmi stated that the petroleum sector is currently studying a new plan to attract Arab and foreign investments of $20 billion to establish major petroleum projects during the coming 10-15 years. Egypt-Kuwait, Economics, 5/10/2000
- Syrian Cabinet meets on al-Shara's statement, approves bills
The Syrian Cabinet on Tuesday held its weekly meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Mustafa Miro. Syria, Politics, 5/10/2000
- Mubarak, Arafat discuss outcome of Palestinian-Israeli talks
Amidst an atmosphere of anticipation of the outcome of the peace process on the Palestinian Israeli track following negotiations held between Palestinian and Israeli sides in Eilat last week, President Mubarak today receives Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat for briefing Mubarak on the outcome of the first round of negotiations. Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 5/10/2000
- Egyptian economy picture is not dim
In a three-hour panel meeting with Middle East News Agency (MENA) staff, Gamal Mubarak, National Democratic Party General Secretariat member, reflected on current status of Egyptian economy against the backdrop of a highly competitive world economy. Egypt, Economics, 5/10/2000
- Maghreban states' development goes through unity
Moroccan Premier Abderrahmane Youssoufi on Tuesday stressed that the development of the five Maghreban states necessarily goes through unity. Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 5/10/2000
- Al-Hoss:Lahd has to give himself up to Lebanese judiciary
Lebanese Prime Minister Salim al-Hoss was surprised over the demands raised by the commander of the pro-Israel militias of the South Lebanon Army, Antoine Lahd, in asking for a general pardoning from President Lahoud, while Lahd is still carrying out attacks alongside Israel against Lebanese civilians and often targeted the Lebanese Army. Lebanon, Politics, 5/10/2000
- A seminar on Syrian- Turkish trade relations
Syrian Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade Muhammad al-Imadi on Tuesday in Damascus stated the he hopes that the Syrian- Turkish joint committee currently in session will consolidate fruitful cooperation between the two countries. Syria-Turkey, Economics, 5/10/2000
- Emir of Kuwait confers with Lebanese, UN officials
Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah on Tuesday in Kuwait received Lebanese Mufti Sheikh Muhammad Rashid Qabbani. Kuwait-Lebanon-UN, Politics, 5/10/2000
- Students investigated inciting violence
People's Assembly Religious, Social and Endowment Committee dismissed as blasphemous Syrian novelist's "A Banquet of Seaweed". Egypt, Politics, 5/10/2000
- UN appreciates cooperation with Egypt
"Egypt's cooperation with the UN is greatly appreciated," UN Secretary General Envoy said Tuesday following his talks with Foreign Minister Amr Moussa. Egypt-UN, Politics, 5/10/2000
- Arab League urges UN Security Council to stop Israeli aggression
Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid has informed the ambassadors of the UN Security Council's five permanent states of the decision taken by the AL council on reconsidering relations between certain Arab states and Israel and rejection of the Arab participation in multilateral talks before attaining substantial progress in the peace process on all tracks. Lebanon, Politics, 5/10/2000
- Turabi removes al-Bashir from presidency of National Congress Party
The Sudanese Islamic leader Hassan Turabi on Tuesday evening announced that the leadership of the National Congress Party decided to remove Sudanese President Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir and his main aides from the party. Sudan, Politics, 5/10/2000
- Aramti town returns to Lebanon
News reports from the Lebanese liberated town of Aramti said on Tuesday that citizens of the town, who deserted their town following the Israeli occupation, which lasted for 18 years, returned to their houses on Tuesday afternoon. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 5/10/2000
- Egypt's external debts dropped to $28,192,000,000
Egypt’s external debts dropped to$28,192,000,000 at the end of last January against $28,761,000,000 by the end of last December and against $32,965,000,000 in the fiscal year 1994/1995,according to the the monthly economic periodical issued by the ministeryof Economy and Foreign Trade. Egypt, Economics, 5/10/2000
- Iraqi National Congress to convene in London on June 10
Iraqi sources said the central council of the opposition Iraqi National Congress will convene in London on June 10 with the participation of all the powers that attended the New York conference last year. Iraq, Politics, 5/10/2000
- Moroccan artisans to form their professional association Morocco, Economics, 5/10/2000
- Jordanian hotel urged not to host Israeli reception
Jordanian vocational trade unions called on the Imperial Safir Hotel in Amman not to host the reception to be held by the Israeli embassy on the usurpation anniversary of Palestine and the establishment of Israel. Jordan, Politics, 5/10/2000
- Celebration of Holy Family's journey mirrors Egypt's unity
"Egypt will mark in June the completion of the first phase of a project retracing the Holy Family's exodus into the country around 2000 years ago," Tourism Minister Mamdouh El-Beltagui said Tuesday. Egypt, Culture, 5/10/2000
- Defense requests bail-out and pronouncement in Adib case Morocco, Culture, 5/10/2000
- Death sentence for Iranians in Kuwait
Kuwaiti diplomatic sources said yesterday that four Iranians in Kuwait were sentenced to death for smuggling drugs and that it is expected that the four Iranians would appeal. Kuwait-Iran, Judicial, 5/10/2000
- Sheikh Mohammed Rifa’at 'Master' of the Holy Qur’an Reciters
Sheikh Mohammed Rifa'at was born in Cairo on May 9, 1882. He completed memorizing the Holy Qur'an at the age of ten , having joined the "Kuttab" to study the Qur'anic recital, demonstrating an early genius. Egypt, Religion, 5/10/2000
- Europe could get solar energy from north Africa, expert
Europe could ensure its energy supply thanks to solar energy from south Europe and north Africa, said a German expert. Regional, Science, 5/10/2000
- Disabled globe-trotter crosses over 3,300 km in wheel chair
A Moroccan young disabled man, Mohamed Azourar, has succeeded a feat to cross in his wheel chair 3,300 km since last January. Morocco, Culture, 5/10/2000
Short Takes
- King Mohammed VI of Morocco will pay a two-day official visit to Egypt on May 22. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and King Mohammed will hold a joint summit that is to tackle all Arab, regional and international causes of joint concern. Go
- Marwan Kanafani, the spokesman of Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, said that the Palestinian - Israeli negotiations which recently took place in Eilat did not achieve any progress, saying that Israel wants to submit the Palestinians to Israeli conditions and to accept any Israeli proposals. He added that Israel has nothing new in its stance and that the Israeli delegation again raised unacceptable issues that do not form joint grounds for understanding and discussion. He said Israel wants to divide the territories, not meet the deadlines, delay the important issues and trying to give some facilities in return for continuing Israeli policies. Go
- United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahyan met on Tuesday with Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa al-Thani, and discussions dealt with means of strengthening relations between the two countries and several current regional and Arab issues. Go
- Saudi Defense Minister Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz met in Jeddah on Tuesday with the chairman of the Romanian Senate, Meir Tesco, and members of the accompanying delegation currently visiting Saudi Arabia. Go
- Iraqi President Saddam Hussein met with Indonesian Consultative People's Assembly Speaker Ameen Ra'eesi, Iraqi News Agency reported. Go
- Foreign affairs and cooperation minister Mohamed Benaissa met here Wednesday with visiting Qatari state minister Abdallah Ben Khalifa Al Atia, who handed him a message from the Qatari ruler Sheikh Hamad Al Khalifa Al Thani destined to King Mohammed VI. Go
- General Ami Ayalon, outgoing commander of the Israeli internal security body, said he feels a change in the Palestinian resistance movement (Hamas), saying that the Hamas movement started on a new path, qualifying it to be a partner in the peace process in the future. Go
- The Casablanca "Masrah Al Youm" drama company is currently visiting Algeria to take part in the country's theater-month with performances in different cities. Go
- US President Bill Clinton yesterday announced that he intends to nominate Marjorie Ransom as US ambassador to Yemen. Go
- Iraqi anti-aircraft artillery fired from near Bashiqah on aircraft patrolling the northern Iraq no-fly zone, the US European Command said, adding, "Coalition aircraft responded to the Iraqi attacks by dropping ordnance on elements of the Iraqi integrated air defense system." The US European Command also reported similar clashes yesterday. Go
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