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- Mubarak calls the summit to a unified march to face challenges
"The convention of this summit represents a significant landmark on the path of pan-national action. It marks a starting point of a new phase of our pan-national history, reflecting the vitality of our nation, its ability to confront all changing conditions and address all challenges," Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak told the inaugural session of the Arab Summit. Regional, Politics, 10/21/2000 - Sharm el-Sheikh Summit held under Egyptian conditions
"The Sharm El-Sheikh Summit aimed at stopping the Palestinian bloodshed, lifting the siege imposed on Palestinian territory and getting the Israeli armed-to-the-teeth soldiers back to their barracks," said Osama Al-Baz, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's Political Advisor. Egypt, Politics, 10/21/2000 - King Mohammed calls for mobilization of all Arab means to have world conscience condemn Israel
Morocco's King Mohammed VI called Saturday for the mobilization of all Arab means to have world-conscience condemn those responsible for the killings in Palestinian territories. Morocco, Politics, 10/21/2000 - Arab summit to lead to decisions meeting Arab masses expectations, moroccan FM
The emergency Arab summit, held this week end in Cairo, will lead to decisions meeting the aspirations of Arab masses who are pinning great hopes on the encounter, said Moroccan minister of foreign affairs and cooperation, Mohamed Benaissa. Morocco, Politics, 10/21/2000 - Some 12 Palestinians were killed 100 wounded in Friday's confrontations
Some 12 Palestinians were killed and more 100 wounded on Friday's confrontations between the palestinian citizens and the Israeli occupation forces which intensified its use of helicopters, gun-machine and tanks against the Palestine stone- throwers. Palestine, Politics, 10/21/2000 - Russia calls for halting the US, UK bombardment against Iraq
Russia has called for halting the US and British air bombardment against the " no fly zones " within the Iraqi territories. Iraq, Politics, 10/21/2000 - Youssoufi calls for the respect of cultural difference in human rights colloquy
Morocco's premier Abderrahmane Youssoufi called for the respect of cultural identity and difference as a universal heritage rather than a dogma based on xenophobia and supremacy. Morocco, Politics, 10/21/2000 - Moroccan daily criticizes normalization with Israel
The Moroccan al-Itihad al-Ishtiraki daily issued on Friday said that Morocco has become a " haven " for the Israeli companies. Morocco, Politics, 10/21/2000 - The first Somali government to be formed since 10 years
The Somali prime minister Ali Halif Qalaeydah on Friday formed the first Somali government since 10 years including 23 ministers, representing various Somali tribes and groups. Somalia, Politics, 10/21/2000 - Eritrea, Ethiopia to resume indirect negotiations in Algeria
Ethiopian diplomatic sources said on Friday that Ethiopia and Eritrea will resume indirect negotiations next Monday in Algiers under the auspices of Algeria and the African Unity Organization. Ethiopia, Politics, 10/21/2000
Short Takes
- Lebanese security sources said that the Israeli occupation forces on Friday evening bombarded the al-Majedeyah border area, adjoining Shebaa farms in South Lebanon. The sources said that an Israeli military helicopter fired several missiles against al-Majedeyah area and then an Israeli Meirkava tank positioned in al-Abaseyah fired 12 shells against the al-Majedeyah. Go
- The French foreign ministry on Friday announced it desires to normalize its relations with Libya. The spokesman for the French foreign ministry Francois Revaso said that relations between France and Libya has taken a new inclination since the UN security council has suspended the relations imposed on Libya. The spokesman added " since that time French- Libyan relations witnessed a new inclination. From our side this inclination is continuous ." Go