Today's Headlines
- New changes in Syria
Well-informed sources in Damascus said that the coming weeks will witness a change in some 100 posts at the level of ministers and director general and that security officials and consultants close to President bashar al-Assad are making detailed studies to choose these among 400 candidates. Syria, Politics, 8/18/2001
- Mubarak's statements on Mideast situation
Speaking to reporters Saturday, President Mubarak said that the idea of stopping violence is an impossible issue. the aim is to reduce tension. Egypt-USA, Politics, 8/18/2001
- Powell, Baz meet Friday on ME situation
"The Egyptian political delegation and Secretary of State Colin Powell will on Friday tackle a number of bilateral and regional issues of mutual concern, foremost among such issues is the Palestinian-Israeli situation," the State Department said. Egypt-USA, Politics, 8/18/2001
- Egypt seeking U.S. monitors to end ME violence
Egypt pressed the Bush administration today to take a more active role in the Middle East and to consider sending American monitors as soon as possible to defuse the violence between Israelis and Palestinians, officials said. Egypt-USA, Politics, 8/18/2001
- A Presidential decree to establish private universities in Syria
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has issued legislative decree no 36 for 2001 which provides for organizing private educational establishments for after secondary school learning. Syria, Education, 8/18/2001
- Maher meets with Sudanese Information Minister
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher on Thursday met with visiting Sudanese Minister of Information Mahdi Ibrahim. The meeting discussed the Egyptian-Libyan initiative on reconciliation in Sudan. Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 8/18/2001
- U.S. 'inaction' weakens Arab moderates, Egypt aide warns
Egypt's top foreign policy official warned today that the Bush administration's "inaction" in the Middle East could allow extremists to take hold in moderate Arab countries. This would be a consequence far graver than the administration's apparent fear, he said, of risking its prestige with an Israeli-Palestinian peace initiative. Egypt-USA, Politics, 8/18/2001
- Moratinos condemns Israeli assassination of Palestinians
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmad Maher held a meeting on Thursday with European Union (EU) envoy Miguel Moratinos in presence of the Belgian Ambassador to Egypt whose country currently chairs the EU. Egypt-European Union, Politics, 8/18/2001
- Four Palestinians were killed, 20 wounded including children
The Israeli aggressions continued on Friday against the Palestinians amid threats voiced by the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon of more escalation and his refusal to send UN observer forces to protect the Palestinians. The Palestinians strongly confronted the invading forces. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 8/18/2001
- On Arafat's visit to Damascus
The al-Watan al-Arabi magazine issued on Friday in its recent issue said quoting well-informed Arab diplomatic sources that the Palestinian President Yasser Arafat has recently asked for carrying out a quick visit to Damascus but the Syrian refused Arafat's request and told him they welcome a visit he holds to Damascus but under the condition that this visit will be an actual work visit and conclude certain results to have been agreed upon for anticipation. Syria-Palestine, Politics, 8/18/2001
- Chad will not establish relations with Israel, Arabic is the official language
Chad's president Idris Deibi has stressed that his country will not establish any relations with Israel, and denounced the repeated Israeli aggressions against the Palestinian people. Chad-Regional, Politics, 8/18/2001
- Iraq hosts a new session for the people's Islamic conference
Iraq will host a new session for the people's Islamic conference on August 20 through 23rd during which a call will be advocated for Jihad in order to liberate al-Aqsa mosque from the Israeli occupation and releasing a " Fatwa " regarding positions of certain Arab regimes which are accused of collaborating with " the US and Israel." Iraq-Regional, Politics, 8/18/2001
- Syrian medical team proves cupping role in curing incurable diseases
" Cupping" is considered one of the common popular medical methods practiced by majority of common people. Syria, Health, 8/18/2001
- Security Council to meet on situation in Middle East, including Palestinian question
Members of the Security Council have agreed to hold a formal meeting to discuss the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question, in an open session held at United Nations Headquarters in New York, the UN news center reported Friday. Palestine, Politics, 8/18/2001
- Bloody confrontation in Sudanese university over political disputes
The Sudanese al-Jazira university on Thursday witnessed bloody confrontations resulted in killing one student and wounding 18 three of them are in critical health conditions. Sudan, Politics, 8/18/2001
- Arab foreign ministers to hold emergency meeting on Wednesday
All Arab states agreed to attend the emergency meeting of the Arab Foreign Ministers in Cairo Wednesday. Regional-Palestine, Politics, 8/18/2001
- China denies updating Iraqi defense system
China on Friday stressed that there is no evidence that Chinese companies have updated the Iraqi anti plane defense system or violated the UN sanctions imposed on Iraq. Iraq-China, Politics, 8/18/2001
- Mrs. Mubarak opens services complex in Alexandria
Egypt's First Lady Suzanne Mubarak, Chairperson of the Integrated Care Society, is due to open next month a complex for social services in Al-Seyuf, Alexandria. The complex is financed by the integrated Care Society branch in Alexandria. Egypt, Culture, 8/18/2001
- The 48th Damascus International Fair
The 48th session of the Damascus International Fair ( DIF) which will open on August 28th is characterized by an active participation of national, Arab and international companies and facilities provided to bidders and participants. Syria, Economics, 8/18/2001
- Armed forces are real guarantor of Egypt's security
The Egyptian Minister of Defence and Military Production Field Marshal Mohammad Hussein Tantawi attended on Thursday a celebration marking the Supremacy Day and the handing-over of the Western Military Zone from staff Major General Al-Desouki Al-Banna, who was appointed Head of the Supreme Council of Luxor city, to staff Major General Nader Abdo Taha Qora, who was the zone's Chief of staff. Egypt, Politics, 8/18/2001
- Russia, USA agree to work on ending violence, resume negotiations
The United States and Russia agreed on working together on convincing the Palestinians and Israelis to curb violence and set the stage for resumption of peace negotiations. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 8/18/2001
- US under pressure to send observers to Middle East
The US was under increasing pressure on Thursday to intervene in the escalating violence between Israelis and Palestinians by sending observers to the region. Egypt-USA, Politics, 8/18/2001
- Morocco, US resolved to enhance relations between SME
Morocco and the United States voiced resolve to enhance relations between the two countries' small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) and to give incentives to investments and to upgrade industrial cooperation. Morocco-USA, Economics, 8/18/2001
- Draft resolution urges immediate end to violence in ME
A draft resolution by the UN Security Council late Friday called for the immediate cessation of all acts of violence, provocation and destruction, as well as the return to the positions and arrangements which existed prior to September 2000. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 8/18/2001
- Kidnapped for 7 months, she is found. after tv reporting
An 11-year old girl, who had been kidnapped for 7 months, was found. after a TV reporting. Morocco, Local, 8/18/2001
- Oil flow in Yemen controlled
The Yemeni weekly "September 26" said in its recent issue that large amounts of crude oil have flown from one of the oil wells in Qarha valley of Jardan directorate in Shabwa province and as a result covered an area estimated at 3 square kilometers. Yemen, Economics, 8/18/2001
- Arab interior ministers council condemns Israeli aggression
The Council of Arab interior ministers condemned on Friday Israeli attacks on the Palestinian people, institutions and police and urged the international community to intervene and stop the aggression. Regional-Israel, Politics, 8/18/2001
- Egyptian-Syrian agricultural cooperation boosted
"Cooperation between Egypt and Syria has improved in all fields due to the good relations between President Mubarak and President Bashar Al-Assad," Mohamed Ahmed Ismail, Egypt's Ambassador to Syria, announced. Egypt-Syria, Economics, 8/18/2001
- Three Moroccan athletes win three races at Zurich meet
Three Moroccan athletes won Friday three races at the Zurich meet, 5th phase of the golden league. Morocco, Sports, 8/18/2001
- Egypt participates in the SC emergency session
Egypt's permanent delegate to the United Nations Ahmed Abul Gheit will leave Cairo on Sunday heading to New York to participate in the Security Council emergency session due on Monday. Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 8/18/2001
- AI calls on Britain to stop weapons to Israel
The Amnesty International said on Thursday that Britain should stop exporting weapons to Israel as the organization can't accept the Israeli assurances that it doesn't use these weapons against Palestinians in West Bank and Gaza strip. Palestine-UK, Politics, 8/18/2001
- New secretary general for Amnesty International
Irene Khan from Bangladesh on Friday officially took up her role as Secretary General of Amnesty International, during the AI International Council (ICM) meeting, held as of August 17 in Dakar, Senegal. Regional, Politics, 8/18/2001
Short Takes
- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad heads today to the state of Kuwait in a visit that comes at the invitation of the Kuwaiti prince Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah during which he will be making talks with the ruler of Kuwait and high ranking Kuwaiti officials. Go
- Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak made on Friday contacts with a number of Arab leaders to probe the latest developments in the region and to halt the Palestinian people suffering prior to the Arab countries Foreign Ministers meeting due to be held next Wednesday. Go
- The Committee to Eliminate Racial Discrimination, which wrapped up its 59th session in Geneva Friday, hailed the role of the Egyptian Supreme Constitutional Court in enhancing guarantees for human rights and ridding discrimination. Go
- A statement issued by the coalition of the people's committee and leagues in Lebanon announced on Friday that the American attempts to prevent providing Syria with " defense Russian missiles" and the American announcement that one of its warplanes " violates the Syrian airspace on Thursday for 20 minutes mistakenly" are all indicators to the volume of discontent by the US and Israel from the Syrian policy. Go
- Finland on Friday announced it will withdraw its forces working within the course of the UN peace keeping forces in South Lebanon by the end of this year, in the framework of an international plan to reduce number of these forces. Go
- A Moroccan delegation is participating this August 18-19 in Algiers in the meeting of the human resources committee of the Maghreban Consultative Council, the parliamentary body of the Arab Maghreb Union (UMA). Go
- Mahmoud Abu Zaid, Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation is getting daily reports on the volume of floods along the River Nile. The minister said plans have been mapped out for confronting any potential increase in the level of the flood. The minister said Toshka spillway is ready for receiving any excess quantities of water. He said Egypt will face no risks whether the flood will be high or low. Go
- Morocco's Younes El Aynaoui was rolled out Friday at the quarterfinals of the Indianapolis tennis tournament. Go
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