Today's Headlines
- Al-Qathafi calls for ending the emergency law in the country
The Libyan leader Muammar al-Qathafi called for the abrogation of all emergency laws in the country and to refrain from any legal measure without the permission of the attorney general or issuing a penalty without the confines of the judiciary. Libya, Politics, 4/19/2004
- King of Bahrain arrives in Riyadh
King of Bahrain Hamad Bin Issa al-Khaleifa arrived in Riyadh yesterday in a short visit to the Kingdom during which he will discuss the Arab summit which is expected to be held in Tunisia in May. Saudi Arabia-Bahrain, Politics, 4/19/2004
- Tunisia proposes the convening of the Arab summit on May 22 and 23
An Arab diplomatic source in Cairo said on Sunday that Tunisia proposed the convening of an Arab summit on May 22 and 23 in Tunis. Tunisia-Regional, Politics, 4/19/2004
- Follow the Women project: sets up a support network, future action towards peace
The current situation in the Middle East is unstable, women and children are suffering daily. They are deprived of the normal day-to-day life which all take for granted such as going to school and work; doing the shopping; meeting up with friends; and caring for your family. Regional, Culture, 4/19/2004
- 14 Americans killed in Iraq, Washington renews warning to Syria, truce in al-Najaf, Spain withdraw
The new Spanish prime minister Jose Thabateiro dealt a strong blow to the American administration which lost 14 of its soldiers in Iraq along the two past days by instructing the return back of the Spanish units to the homeland " as soon as possible." Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/19/2004
- Syria condemns Israel's assassination of Ranteisi
Syrian information source said the assassination of Abdul Aziz al-Ranteissi by rockets of the Israeli aggression constitutes the most obvious form of Israel's tendency of state terrorism which has become a daily exercise against the People of Palestine. Syria-Regional, Politics, 4/19/2004
- Morocco firmly condemns “coward” assassination of Hamas leader
Morocco firmly condemned the “coward” assassination of Hamas leader Abdelaziz Rantissi, and two of his companions, saying this act will help escalate tension and violence in the Middle east region. Morocco-Palestine, Politics, 4/19/2004
- Europe, the Vatican, France condem Rantissi assassination
"The EU position is clear; extra-judicial killings are contrary to international law. They are unjustified," Irish Foreign Minister and current EU spokesman Brian Cowen told reporters. Palestine-European Union, Politics, 4/19/2004
- Hamas appoints a new leader for it, in secret; The Palestinians eulogize al-Ranteisi, Sharon commends his assassination
Hundreds thousands of Palestinians yesterday held a funeral for the leader of the leader of the Islamic resistance movement ( Hamas) Abdul Aziz al-Ranteisi, who was assassinated by the Israeli occupation forces in Gaza on Saturday evening. Palestine, Politics, 4/19/2004
Short Takes
- The secretary of the Saudi Arabian ministry of commerce and industry, Fawaz al-Alami, said yesterday that the Saudi government approved to license some 15 foreign universities to establish branches in the Kingdom. Go
- Syria's Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara received on Sunday Jordanian former Prime Minister Taher al-Masri on the latest developments in the region and means of activating joint Arab action. Go
- Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday morning received Giovanni Castllintina, the Special Envoy of the Italian Prime Minister and the accompanying delegation. President al-Assad received from Castllintina a letter from the Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi on the current situations in Iraq. Go
- Under tightened American guarding, Baghdad's municipal council yesterday chose Ala' al-Tamimi as a new chairman for the municipality after he had asked to return back home from the United Arab Emirates. Go
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