Today's Headlines
- News denied on postponing the Arab summit; Heated discussions for the Arab ministerial meeting in Tunisia over reforms
Arab officials announced that preliminary meetings of the Arab summit which Tunisia will host on Monday and Tuesday are witnessing frequent heated debates, especially in regard to the reforms in the Arab world, proposed by Egypt and many Arab states including Syria showed reservations on it. Regional, Politics, 3/27/2004
- 50% of new development plans in Egypt by private sector
The new development plan marks the Egyptian government's keenness on giving a new impetus to the private sector, especially in the economy field over the coming stage, an official source said Friday. Egypt, Economics, 3/27/2004
- Okaz: Information minister stresses Syria's cling to peace, interview
Information Minister, Ahmad al-Hassan reiterated Syria's adherence to the just and comprehensive peace that is based on the international resolutions. Syria-Israel, Politics, 3/27/2004
- Syrian party official deplores Yassin's assassination
Assistant Regional Secretary General of al-Baath Arab Socialist Party, Sulaiman Qaddah, has described on Friday the Israeli aggressive policy as a state terrorism, the last of which the crime of assassinating Hamas Leader Sheikh Ahmad Yassin. Syria-Palestine, Politics, 3/27/2004
- Equity and reconciliation committee, unique experience in the Arab states, human rights activist
The creation of the Equity and Reconciliation Committee is a unique experience in the Arab world and an important step in the history of the country, a member of the Federation of international human rights league said. Morocco, Politics, 3/27/2004
- Nine Iraqis killed, a reconciliation conference in Irbil
Some nine Iraqis were killed and other 25 wounded on Friday by the bullets of the American occupation forces which attacked al-Askari quarters in area in al-Falouja city, to the west of Baghdad, after being attacked by unidentified persons. Iraq, Politics, 3/27/2004
- Three Palestinians killed, Israel commends the American veto
One Palestinian from the "al-Aqsa martyrs group" was killed near an Israeli military inspection point in Nablus to the north of the West Bank. Palestine-Israel, Military, 3/27/2004
- U.S. must help Iraq obtain wealth quickly, Ex-Im bank head says
Speaking on the subject of Iraq's financial needs, and whether Iraq has a government that is capable of managing such funds and resources, without these resources becoming a future burden on the government and people as happened in the past, The chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) said The United States must help Iraq realize wealth quickly Iraq-USA, Economics, 3/27/2004
Short Takes
- Arab League Secretary General said 48 hours before the convening of the Arab Summit in Tunis that the government of Israel, through its sustained hostile practices, is not a partner to the peace process. Go
- Sudanese Human Resources Minister Ibrahim Mahmoud Hamid described Egypt-Sudan relations as strategic and voiced hope to speed up the application of the four freedoms: "residence, transport, labour and ownership" between the two countries. Go
- "President Zine Al Abidine Ben Ali of Tunisia received last night the veteran African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela who is currently visiting Tunisia. The Tunisian News Agency reported that during the meeting, President Ben Ali expressed his high appreciation for the struggle launched by Mandela and his objectives as a senior African leader," the Libyan Official News agency JANA reported yesterday. Go
- Tourism Minister Saidalla Agha al-Qal’a received on Friday Governor of New South Wales Mrs. Marie Bashir and an accompanying delegation. Go
- Syria's Ambassador to Washington Imad Mustafa has stressed that diplomatic relations with the United States are still open, active and useful for the two countries. Go
- The parliament Union of the Organization of Islamic conference (OIC) member-state has expressed "shock and condemnation of this heinous crime" perpetrated by Israeli prime minister, Ariel Sharon, and his "war machine" against Hamas spiritual leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassine. Go
- Moroccans will march today in condemnation of the Israeli policy in the occupied territories and terrorism, and in support of the Palestinian cause in the wake of the assassination of the spiritual leader of Hamas, Sheikh Ahmad Yassin, the Moroccan association for the support of the Palestinian struggle (AMSLP) said. Go
- The Moroccan minister of communication "firmly" denied on Friday media reports alleging the arrest of a Moroccan national in the northern city of Tetouan in possession of the map of the Madrid Atocha railway station. The latter was among the four railways stations targeted by the March 11 terrorist attacks in the Spanish capital. Go
- Egypt's Minister of Petroleum Sameh Fahmi said the oil sector has succeeded to export jet plane fuel and benzine 95 high octan that meet EU and US standards, in 2003. Go
- Half a million persons are expected to visit the exhibition of Tutankhamon treasures, due to be held in Switzerland for six months at the first leg of a world tour. Go
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