Today's Headlines
- Trial of Sharon, Geiloun case intensify relations between Israel and each of Belgium, Denmark
The Belgium senator Vincent Van Koykonborn has stressed that the trial of the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon will continue and that Kahana's report and the information stated in it will be the beginning to start with this case, noting that the view toward Israel has been changed and that the Israeli lobby will not have an effect on the Belgium judiciary. He noted that Sharon's trial will be fair if he will attend it or not. Israel-Belgium, Politics, 7/26/2001
- Khaddam concludes a two-day successful visit to Iran
Syrian vice - President Abdul Halim Khaddam returned back to Damascus on Wednesday following a visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran lasted for two days. Syria-Iran, Politics, 7/26/2001
- King Mohammed meets Moussa, voices disappointment over tragic developments in Middle East
Morocco's King Mohammed VI expressed at a meeting with Arab League secretary general, Amr Moussa, disappointment over tragic developments in the Palestinian issue and aggressions against the Palestinian people. Morocco-Regional, Politics, 7/26/2001
- Some 9000 Iraqis die in June because of the UN sanctions
The Iraqi ministry of health said on Wednesday that 9000 Iraqis of which two thirds are children died in June because of the UN embargo imposed on Iraq since 11 years. Iraq, Politics, 7/26/2001
- Mubarak: Continuation of current situation leads to anarchy
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak called for dispatching international observers to the Palestinian territories. Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 7/26/2001
- UAE: the question of the three islands will be discussed later
The United Arab Emirates UAE announced on Tuesday that the question of the three islands occupied by Iran ( Tanb the small, Tanb the great and Abu Mousa) will be the focus of discussions in coming meetings between officials of the two countries. United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 7/26/2001
- More killings among the Palestinians
The Israeli forces on Wednesday killed one of the activists of the Palestinian national resistance movement Hamas in Nablus in the occupied West Bank, according to a statement by the Israeli army. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 7/26/2001
- Cairo, Paris share common views on causes of ME crisis
Maher said Egypt and France were committed to regional peace, adding that the European proposal to dispatch observers was an excellent idea, as it would accelerate the implementation of the Mitchell report. Egypt-France, Politics, 7/26/2001
- Prime minister says government encouraged by king's remarks on its action
Morocco's Prime minister Abderrahmane Youssoufi said remarks made by King Mohammed VI in an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat daily are encouraging for the government action. Morocco, Politics, 7/26/2001
- A preliminary meeting for the board of the joint Syrian- Jordanian committee
The board of the joint Syrian- Jordanian committee for industry held a meeting on Wednesday chaired by the Syrian minister of industry Ahmad Hamou and the Jordanian director of commerce and industry, in preparation for the meeting of the company's general assembly due to be held today. Jordan-Syria, Politics, 7/26/2001
- Experience of moroccan observatory of children rights is exemplary, WHO regional director says
The World Health Organization's regional director for the Middle East and North Africa, Houssine Aljazairi, visited on Wednesday the Moroccan Observatory of Children Rights (ONDE) and inquired about the institution's actions. Morocco, Culture, 7/26/2001
- Moroccan child-related laws to be adapted to international conventions
An inter-ministerial commission dealing with childhood held a meeting in Rabat Tuesday to discuss child-related draft texts meant to adapt Moroccan laws to international conventions. Morocco, Culture, 7/26/2001
- AL chief in a Maghreb tour
The secretary general of the Arab League (AL) Amre Mousa started on Tuesday a visit to the Arab Maghreb federation. Maghreb, Politics, 7/26/2001
- Amman warns Israel against registering Jordanian positions in world heritage list
The Jordanian foreign ministry has sent a memorandum to the Israeli government in which it warns against the consequences of the request proposed by Israel from the world heritage organization to register Jordanian religious and archaeological positions under the name of Israel in the world list of heritage. Jordan-Israel, Politics, 7/26/2001
- Maher in Italy on Thursday for talks on ME tensions, ties
The Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher said that his visit to Italy, to start on Thursday, would build on talks President Mubarak held with Italian officials. Egypt-Italy, Politics, 7/26/2001
- France and Britain Denounce Israel's Settlements
British foreign secretary Jack Straw and French foreign minister Hubert Vedrine denounced on Wednesday the Israeli settlement plans in the Palestinian occupied territories. Palestine-European Union, Politics, 7/26/2001
- Morocco, UAE set up investments partnership commission
Morocco and the United Arab Emirates have decided to set up a partnership commission for investments, it was announced in Rabat on Wednesday at a meeting between Morocco's premier, Abderrahmane Youssoufi, and a UAE official delegation. Morocco-United Arab Emirates, Economics, 7/26/2001
- Political, security stability bases of investment
Egyptian Prime Minister Atef Ebeid said that stability of the exchange rate is not the only criteria in the decision of investor. Egypt, Economics, 7/26/2001
- Throne day official ceremonies to be held in Tangier, Tetuan
The official ceremonies marking Throne Day that celebrates this year the second anniversary of the enthronement of King Mohammed VI will be held in the northern cities of Tangier and Tetuan. Morocco, Local, 7/26/2001
- African right activist condemns Israeli atrocities against Palestinians
The Israeli government's aggression and racist practices far surpass those of the now-defunct apartheid in South Africa, said the chief of an African human rights group Delegation Wednesday. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 7/26/2001
- UN panel on israeli practices in occupied territories heads to Egypt, Jordan and Syria
A United Nations committee probing Israeli practices and their impact on the human rights of Palestinians in the occupied territories began on Wednesday a 12-day trip to the Middle East. Regional-Israel, Politics, 7/26/2001
Short Takes
- Well-informed Algerian diplomatic sources said that the Algerian- Libyan higher committee will hold its meeting in Algeria on August 5 and 6 under the chairmanship of the Algerian prime minister Ali Bin Flis and his Libyan counterpart Mubarak al-Shamekh. Go
- Emir of Bahrain Sheikh Hamad Ben Issa Al-Khalifa will pay an official visit to Morocco this July 28-29 at the invitation of King Mohammed VI. Go
- The secretary general of the Arab League (AL) Amre Mousa discussed on Tuesday in Cairo with the secretary general of the people's committee for African Unity in Libya Ali Abdul Salaam al-Tureiki latest developments of the efforts made to achieve national reconciliation in Sudan, in light of the Egyptian- Libyan initiative. Go
- Morocco's King Mohammed VI, Supreme Chief, Chief of the general staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) on Wednesday appointed, Lieutenant-General Abdelhaq El Kadiri General Inspector of the FAR, a statement of the ministry of the royal household, protocol and chancellery said. Go
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