Today's Headlines
- Syria Human Rights society announces its chairman banned from traveling
The statement added "continued security summoning up of human rights activists and restricting their freedoms through preventing them from leaving the country are considered oppressive measures against them." Syria, Politics, 2/12/2004
- A National Institute of Administration opened in Damascus
Murtada said urged that " so we should all act together for a better life where justice and mutual respect prevail." Syria-France, Economics, 2/12/2004
- Ankara proposes mediation for peace negotiations Mubarak, Sizer stress Iraq's unity
The Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer and the Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak underlined yesterday in Ankara the importance of preserving unity of the Iraqi territories. They warned that any violations will expose the whole Middle East to danger and instability. Egypt-Turkey, Politics, 2/12/2004
- London: Venue of meeting between al-Qathafi and Blair is undecided
The British foreign office said yesterday that the country which will host the first meeting between the Libyan Leader of the Revolution Colonel Muammar al Qathafi and the British prime minister Tony Blair is not decided yet. Libya-UK, Politics, 2/12/2004
- Moussa heads for Tunisia to settle hosting the Arab league
News reports in Cairo quoted sources close to the Arab League as saying that Tunisia might be once again wishing to host the Arab summit after a period of hesitation. Regional-Tunisia, Politics, 2/12/2004
- Saudi- Yemeni talks concluded over border cement barrier
Saudi Arabian - Yemeni talks were completed in Riyadh, and aimed at settling the differences over a "barrier" Sanaa accuses the authorities in Riyadh of building it between the two states without issuing any official statement on that. Saudi Arabia-Yemen, Politics, 2/12/2004
- Lebanese Islamic Council for continued resistance to attain liberation; Syria is the castle of the Arabs
"Events have proved that Syria is the steadfast castle of Lebanon and Arab, and Arab should stand by Syria to defend the Arab rights," the council said. Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 2/12/2004
- Morocco and Spain satisfied at bilateral friendship and understanding
Spanish foreign minister, Ana Palacio, and Morocco's ambassador in Spain, Abdeslam Baraka, praised the friendship and understanding marking bilateral relationships. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 2/12/2004
- Kuwaiti parliamentarians call for investigating Halliburton scandal ; Washington Iraqi contracts at 6 billion
An American government website said yesterday that the US opened before all countries non-construction contracts estimated at a value of 6 billion dollars for projects in Iraq, financed by American money. Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 2/12/2004
- Egypt: parliamentarians accuse government of bringing Israeli experts
Egyptian parliamentarians belonging to the Islamic trend yesterday strongly criticized the Egyptian government accusing it of using Israeli experts in agricultural and economic projects. Egypt-Israel, Politics, 2/12/2004
- Israel kills 13 Palestinians in Gaza, resistance vows retaliation
In a statement, Ezz Eddine al-Qassam group, the military wing of the Hamas movement called on its military cells to carry out large "suicide operations" inside Israel, in retaliation to killing of 13 Palestinians in Gaza. Palestine-Israel, Military, 2/12/2004
- Earthquake hits Israel, Bilad Esh Shaam
An earthquake measuring 4.5- 5 degrees on the Richter scale hit yesterday each of Israel, Gaza, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. Fertile Crescent, Local, 2/12/2004
Short Takes
- Talks hosted by United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan on his plan to resolve the Cyprus problem will continue today in New York, a UN spokesman said yesterday. The objective is to submit a completed text to separate referenda in April, in time for a reunited Cyprus to accede to the European Union on 1 May, along with nine other countries. Go
- Egypt's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Fayza Abul Naga held a session of talks yesterday with World Bank (WB) Vice-President and chief economist who is currently visiting Egypt. Abul Naga said that the measures taken by Egypt in the domain of financial sector will activate the international financing institution in Egypt. Go
- "The General Organisation for Youth Sport and Cultural Activities (GOYSCA) will participate in an Arab Youth Week to be organized in Sudan during the period 18-27 February," in the context of existing cooperation between the two states, ONA reported. Go
- The Arab Electricity Ministers have stressed the necessity of eliminating all the obstacles that face the completion of the electrical linkage project among the Arab states. Go
- Iraq has been formally granted observer status -- the first step toward World Trade Organization (WTO) membership -- by a consensus agreement of the WTO General Council. Go
- Egypt's Prime Minister Atef Ebeid and his Singaporean counterpart, Chok Tong held yesterday talks on means to up trade exchange to $ 500 million a year. Go
- Morcco's King Mohammed VI congratulated Wednesday manager of the Moroccan football team, Badou Zaki and his players, following their victory over Mali (4-0) at the semi-finals of the African Cup of Nations (CAN 2004). Go
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