Today's Headlines
- Role of education in preparing women, and equality of rights
The women's movement is tied to political and economic developments that Bahrain has witnessed... The development of women cannot be separated from Bahrain's general development process which includes getting rid of all forms of discrimination against women...This will ensure their participation in all of our society's concerns and their equality with men in both their rights and their duties," said Haffadh. Regional, Culture, 2/5/2003
- Arab summit advanced due to Iraq crisis; FM emergency meeting on Feb 16
Bahraini Minister of Information Nabil Al-Homor said that his country agreed to a proposal by the Arab League to hold the Arab summit in Cairo. Regional, Politics, 2/5/2003
- Madrid regional government wants strategic cooperation with Morocco
The regional government of Madrid has announced "a strategic plan" to upgrade cooperation with Morocco. The plan covers the realms of agriculture, health, education and backing to small and medium firms, said Maria Teresa Lobo, an official at the Madrid autonomous community. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 2/5/2003
- Chief UN inspector wants Iraq to prove a negative; provide evidence it does not have something
As the top United Nations disarmament officials prepare for another round of talks with Iraqi authorities this weekend, Hans Blix said yesterday it is essential for Baghdad to actively produce any prohibited items or show "credible evidence" for their absence as a show of cooperation with the inspection process. Iraq-UN, Politics, 2/5/2003
- Jordanian FM calls for implementation of road map and avoiding war on Iraq
Head of the Jordanian diplomacy, Marwan Muasher, called Monday for the implementation of the so-called Road Map providing for the establishment of a Palestinian state, and urged for carrying on efforts to avert war against Iraq. Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 2/5/2003
- Israeli Human rights group: Israel uses forbidden weapons against Palestinians
On 3 March 2001, flachette darts killed Mustafa Rimlawi, 42-- a mentally handicapped resident of the al-Burej refugee camp-- as he was walking. Palestine-Israel, Military, 2/5/2003
- Israeli Forces Raid AL-Magazi Refugee Camp in Gaza strip
Israeli forces backed by tanks and helicopter gunships blew up a house belonging to a Palestinian militant in a raid on a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip early on Wednesday, Palestinian security sources said. Palestine-Israel, Military, 2/5/2003
Short Takes
- Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak receives today Greek Foreign Minister Yeoryias Papandreau to hold important political talks with his counterpart Ahmed Maher on the Iraqi crisis and the developments of the peace process through Greece's presidency of the EU. Go
- Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa criticized Washington's double standards policy towards the region, saying the issue of Israel's possession of weapons of mass destruction was raised by Egypt in 1995 and the US rejected it. Go
- The Moroccan capital city of Rabat will host this February 26 the Arab investment forum under the theme "the Rendez-vous of Arab investment" to activate inter-Arab cooperation and propose solutions to Arab investment-related problems. Go
- A Moroccan delegation made up of some 50 businessmen and representatives of the chamber of commerce and industry, will be visiting Egypt March 8, head of the Egyptian section at the Moroccan-Egyptian commerce chamber, Ibrahim Abou Amira, said. The delegation will sign several accords on joint ventures in maritime transport, tourism and industry. Go
- Egypt's Assistant Foreign Minister Abdel Rehim Shalabi said yesterday the Asian countries ranked second in Egypt's economic dealings as the Egyptian-Asian trade exchange hits $ 4.5 billion, despite the $ 3 billion trade exchange with U.S.A. Go
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