Today's Headlines
- Tunisia summit will announce foundation of a new Arab League, includes an Arab parliament and an Arab security council
The Arab League AL assistant secretary general Nour Eddine Hashed said yesterday before the opening of the special meeting of the Arab foreign ministers on Monday that the next Arab summit in Tunisia by the end of March will be an opportunity to announce the foundation of a " new Arab League (AL)." Regional-Tunisia, Politics, 2/28/2004
- King Mohammed underlines compatibility between Islamic ideals and universal human rights standards
Morocco's King Mohammed VI underlined this Friday before human rights ministers from French-speaking countries that "Islamic ideals and values, which are based on the respect for human dignity, freedom, equality, justice and solidarity, are in line with universal standards and principles," stressing that the set of bold measures taken in Morocco illustrate this. Morocco-Regional, Politics, 2/28/2004
- African federation summit: al-Qathafi calls Washington to give up the mentality of the colonialist
Libya's Leader of the Revolution Colonel Muammar al Qathafi has called on the US to give up the mentality of the colonialist in Africa and to change into the mentality chosen by the Europeans in this continent. Libya-USA, Politics, 2/28/2004
- Mubarak urges African leaders to improve security, resolve disputes to enhance development
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak yesterday urged African Leaders to support endeavours to improve the security situation and resolve disputes that are deemed crucial for regional integration and development in the continent. Egypt-Regional, Politics, 2/28/2004
- Invested by order of merit from al-Assad, Shamakhani signs a memorandum of co-operation
The Iranian defense minister, Ali Shamakhani, yesterday concluded a two day visit to Damascus during which he signed a memorandum of understanding in cooperation between the two defense ministries in the two countries and was invested by an order of merit offered by President Bashar al-Assad. Syria-Iran, Politics, 2/28/2004
- O Yahyah highlights Butaflika's achievements
The Algerian prime minister yesterday presented the outcome of economic and social achievements realized in Algeria under the years of the rule of the Algerian President Abdul Aziz Butaflika 1999- 2003, recalling that this highlight has no connection with the current elections atmosphere. Algeria, Politics, 2/28/2004
- UN suspends its aids to southern Sudan
The UN has stopped its aids for 30,000 persons to the south of Sudan following missile launching incident against its employees in a camp for humanitarian aid in the area, but did not result in casualties. Sudan-UN, Politics, 2/28/2004
- Bahrain, Iran join rejecting the American democratic initiative
Bahrain has rejected the American project to establish democracy in the Middle East, considering that any initiative for political reforms should be made in coordination with the countries of the region. Bahrain-Iran, Politics, 2/28/2004
- ESCWA 's executive secretary highlights Syria's efforts for modernization
The Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Committee for Western Asia (ESCWA) Mirvat Tellawi praised President Bashar al-Assad's efforts in modernizing all sectors in Syria. Syria, Politics, 2/28/2004
- Morocco opens account at foreign banks to collect funds for quake victims
Morocco's central bank "Bank Al-Maghrib" has opened a bank account at foreign banks for people wishing to make donations to help victims of the powerful earthquake that jolted last Tuesday the Moroccan eastern region of Al-Hoceima, killing at least 571 people, injuring over 400 and leaving thousands of others homeless. Morocco, Local, 2/28/2004
- On foundation anniversary, Palestinians Democratic Front calls for dialogue
The Democratic Front For the Liberation of Palestine yesterday renewed the call for serious and comprehensive national dialogue. Palestine, Politics, 2/28/2004
- Two Israelis were killed near the Green line; Scores of Palestinians wounded in an Israeli breaking in of al-Aqsa mosque
Israeli military sources said yesterday that Palestinian gunmen opened fire yesterday evening at an Israeli car on the road between Hebron and Beer Sheeba near the green line and this resulted in killing two Israelis, one man and his wife. Palestine-Israel, Military, 2/28/2004
- Five security men were injured in clashes in Upper Egypt
Five police men were at least wounded on Thursday evening following confrontations between the security forces and villagers in al-Nukheila town situated in Upper Egypt. Egypt, Local, 2/28/2004
Short Takes
- The US$ 24 million road to link Morocco to Mauritania will be ready in time, said Thursday chief of "Arab Contractors," Ibrahim Mahlab, whose company is taking part in the project. Go
- Syria's Minister of Information Ahmad al-Hasan and Chairman of the Anglican National Synods in Syria and Lebanon, Maan Bittar, discussed the role of the Anglican Presbyterian Church in explaining the Arab just issues, and "revealing the dangers of the Zionist entity and exploiting the holy book to serve its interests." Go
- The Spanish cabinet adopted on Thursday homologation of Moroccan driving licenses, an issue that was a major concern of Spain-settled Moroccan expatriates. Go
- Iraqi diplomat, Wissam Chaoukat Azzahaoui, was named in Amman Thursday new secretary general of the Forum of Arab Thought, chaired by Prince Al Hassan Bin Talal of Jordan. Go
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