Today's Headlines
- An agreement to use the Yemeni Labor force in UAE
Ratified documents were exchanged in Abu Dhabi of an agreement provided for the use of the Yemeni labor force in the United Arab Emirates already signed between the UAE minister of state for foreign affairs Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed al-Nahyan in February this year. United Arab Emirates-Yemen, Economics, 11/29/2001
- Russian- American agreement prepares for a comprehensive settlement for sanctions on Iraq
The US and Russia on Tuesday reached an agreement states to renew the UN oil-for-food program. Iraq, Politics, 11/29/2001
- Arab states investment climate improved
An official report has indicated that there was a tangible and growing growth in the Arab states investment climate in 2000. Regional, Economics, 11/29/2001
- On Italian ambassador embracing of Islam
A high ranking official at the Italian foreign ministry said Italy's ambassador to Saudi Arabia Torkwato Kardilley embracing of Islam is a personal matter. Regional-Italy, Politics, 11/29/2001
- GCC Foreign ministers conclude deliberations
The foreign ministers of the Gulf co-operation council GCC have concluded works of their preliminary ministerial council in its 81st session held in Muscat on Tuesday evening. Gulf, Politics, 11/29/2001
- Lebanese resistance intercepts the Israeli warplanes
The Lebanese national resistance forces have intercepted the israeli warplanes upon its violations of the atmospheres of south Lebanon. Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 11/29/2001
- Burns to visit Saudi Arabia
Officials at the US state department on Tuesday said that the US envoy to the Middle East William Burns will head for Saudi Arabia this week in order to hold talks concerning co-operation in the war against terrorism. Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 11/29/2001
- Israel forces murder a 85 Palestinian elderly
The Israeli forces on Wednesday bombarded by tank and machine guns missiles al-Areyshah and al-Rabwat east areas, the surrounding of al-Amal quarters near Khan Younis and inflicted heavy damages in the houses. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 11/29/2001
- A higher council for the press and information in Jordan
The Jordanian Cabinet has approved the draft law of the higher council for the press and information due to be submitted to King Abdullah II for ratification and declaring its members. This measure comes after canceling the ministry of information in Jordan. Jordan, Politics, 11/29/2001
- Somalia's rebellions co-operate with Israel
The Israeli- Hebrew language radio has stated that the rebellions in Somalia proposed to Israel the use of airports that fall under their control in the Somali territories. Somalia-Israel, Politics, 11/29/2001
- Moroccan teachers to go on strike december 11-13 at unions' call
Three Moroccan trade unions have called for a three-day "national strike" of the education sector December 11-13 and for a national march in Rabat after the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Morocco, Politics, 11/29/2001
- US satisfied with Yemen's co-operation in the war against terrorism
The US has expressed satisfaction over the co-operation made by Yemen since the attacks of September 11 in the war against terrorism. Yemen-USA, Politics, 11/29/2001
- Saleh, Bush strengthen co-operation to fighting terrorism
The US and Yemen have discussed the issue of strengthening their co-operation on the area of fighting terrorism on Tuesday evening in Washington between the US President George Bush and the Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, but the two countries could not achieve a memorandum of understanding on co-operation in fighting terrorism and supporting development in Yemen. Yemen-USA, Politics, 11/29/2001
- Contracts setting up power station in northern Morocco signed
Morocco signed Wednesday contracts for the setting up of a US$ 250 million power station in Tahaddart, northern Morocco. Morocco, Economics, 11/29/2001
- More documents prove Sharon's involvement in Sabra, Chatilla massacres
Lawyer Michael Verstratin of Suad Srour and other Palestinian survivors from the Sabra and Chatilla massacres stressed in the case filed against the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon who is accused together with other Israeli army officers of committing the crime of 1982, that he is optimist over this case towards approving the ability of the Belgian court to consider this case. Israel-Belgium, Politics, 11/29/2001
- Arab-Muslim governments, peoples called to intensify backing to Palestinian people
The Moroccan Association of Support to the Struggle of the Palestinian People on Wednesday called on Arab and Muslim governments and people to intensify material and moral support to the Palestinian people. Morocco-Palestine, Politics, 11/29/2001
- Moroccan association denounces Spanish police's repressive practices
The Moroccan Sahara Association has denounced the arbitrary arrest, exaggerated checks and expulsion of the members of its association who wanted to participate in the 27th European conference of support to the Polisario, held on November 24 in Seville. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 11/29/2001
- Reporters Sans Frontieres asks spanish government to clarify expulsion of Moroccan newsmen
The press freedom watchdog "Reporters sans Frontieres" (RSF) has asked the Spanish government to give clarifications on the expulsion last Saturday of four Moroccan newsmen who went to Seville to cover a European conference on support to the Polisario. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 11/29/2001
- USD 90 billion, cost of Arab states electricity needs until 2010 Regional, Economics, 11/29/2001
Short Takes
- Moroccan Gendarmerie agents arrested Tuesday evening off the northern city of Tangier 53 candidates to illegal emigration. Go
- The UN Security council on Tuesday evening approved the extension of the UN Disengagement Observer Forces working in the Golan UNDOF for other 6 months. Go
- Some 70 members of the Lahd Hireling families who fled to Israel when the Israeli forces pulled out from South Lebanon returned on Tuesday to Lebanon. Go
- Iraq's deputy prime minister Tareq Aziz has discussed with the Russian envoy Nicolai Kartozove several issues pertaining to currently under debate discussions at the UN security council concerning Iraq. Go
- The US envoy Antony Zeibi, on Wednesday toured the west bank accompanied high ranking officials at the Palestinian authority and staff members of the American consulate in " occupied Jerusalem." Go
- Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir has received a message from Chad's President Idris Deibi dealt with bilateral relations between the two countries and means of developing them as well as regional and international developments. Go
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