Arabic News Weekly Edition for Local, 1/31/2000

Weekly Edition, Local - Week of January 31, 2000

• Moroccan man could sue American government for arbitrary detention
  Youssef Karroum, a 34-year old Moroccan, who was held for one week in a US prison as he was crossing the border at Blaine, State of Washington, for suspicions of connection to terrorist groups said he might sue the US administration for compensation. Morocco-USA, Local, 2/5/2000
• 20 Films in Bahrain first festival for the Arab cinema
  Bahrain cinema club will organize the first festival for the Arab cinema in Manama between 25th - 31st of coming March in association with ministry of cabinet's affairs and information. Bahrain-Egypt, Culture, 2/5/2000
• Calling back 100 Egyptian judges from retirement
  The Egyptian government decided to call back nearly 110 former judges whose ages vary between 65 to 83 years to head the reconciliation and civil disputes committees among individuals and the different parties on one side and the government on another. Egypt, Judicial, 2/5/2000
• One of EgyptAir pilots asks the right of the asylum to U.K Egypt, Local, 2/5/2000
• International women association opens north African branch in Morocco
  An international organization specialized in extending services to women "Soroptimist" has opened a Maghreban branch, based in Marrakesh. Regional-Morocco, Culture, 2/5/2000
• Moroccan bank and Paris university agree to cooperation in education Morocco, Education, 2/5/2000
• Holy botany : Plants of the Koran and the Bible
  "I am a botanist who is fascinated with the flora of the Koran and the Bible and a scientists who loves the plants of Bilad al-Sham", US professor Dr. Lytton Musselman told ArabicNews.com on his objective behind choosing the theme Holy Botany: Plants of the Koran and the Bible Regional, Religion, 2/4/2000
• Umm Kalthoum:The Voice of Egypt, a gift to all Arabs
  Singing her praise: "Life in the Arab world came to a stop" when the star sang, of course, but also when she died. On February 3, 1975, millions of Egyptians poured into the streets to express their grief. Egypt, People, 2/4/2000
• Saudi crown prince agrees to open a branch of the Open Arab University
  Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz has agreed on the establishment of the "Open Arab University" as well as to open a branch for it in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia, Education, 2/4/2000
• A course on clean industries in Damascus Syria-Sweden, Environment, 2/4/2000
• A week for the Turkish movies in Cairo
  It was decided to establish the first week for Turkish movies in Cairo in the coming summer in the framework of a cinematic cooperation agreement between the two countries. Egypt-Turkey, Culture, 2/4/2000
• Kuwaiti foreign minister undergoes medical tests
  Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah has stated that he underwent satisfactory medical tests after he had influenza. Kuwait, People, 2/4/2000
• Nigeria and Tunisia in CAN-2000 quarterfinals Tunisia-Morocco-Africa, Sports, 2/4/2000
• Egyptian ministry of culture takes urgent procedures to confront archeology forger Egypt-Belgium, Culture, 2/3/2000
• King Mohammed meets Greek Orthodox Church archbishop Morocco-Greece, Religion, 2/3/2000
• Two Libyans suspected in Lockerbie incident say they are not guilty
  Legal sources in Edinburgh said on Monday that the two Libyans suspected of being involved in the explosion of a US Pan Am passenger jet over the town of Lockerbie, Scotland stressed that they are not guilty. Libya-International, Judicial, 2/3/2000
• UAE, France conduct joint exercises
  The United Arab Emirates UAE and France on Wednesday started joint military exercises in the UAE desert in what is considered the largest joint maneuvers between the two countries since 1991. United Arab Emirates-France, Military, 2/3/2000
• Basic education school attendance to increase by 5.5% in 2000-2001
  The number of students attending basic education classes (first eight grades) will increase by 5.5% in the 2000-2001 school year, during which a new education and training charter will be enforced, said Education Minister Moulay Ismail Alaoui. Morocco, Education, 2/3/2000
• Arab intellectuals pay tribute to UAE poet Manie Said Al-Oteiba
  Eminent arts, culture and sciences figures from Morocco and Arab states will hold in Fes this Feb.11 through 13 a conference on Manie Said Al-Oteiba, a poet from the UAE. United Arab Emirates-Regional, Literature, 2/3/2000
• 26% of Egyptians are afflicted with high blood pressure Egypt, Health, 2/3/2000
• A study by the ministry of agriculture on the future of citrus agriculture Syria, Agriculture, 2/3/2000
• Mobile phones banned in classrooms Morocco, Education, 2/3/2000
• CAF considering bid by two African countries for 2006 cup
  The African Football Confederation (CAF) is seriously considering the two bids of Morocco and South-Africa to host the 2006 World Cup, said chairman Issa Hayatou adding a way out should be agreed upon before end of March. Morocco-Africa, Sports, 2/3/2000
• More Morocco-2006 support committees worldwide
  The Moroccan community in the Netherlands has set up a support-committee to back up Morocco's bid to host the football World Cup in 2006. Morocco-International, Sports, 2/3/2000
• One SLA man killed in south Lebanon, aggressions continue
  A source close to the pro-Israeli South Lebanon Army militia in the occupied part of south Lebanon said on Wednesday that one militia member was killed and several others wounded on Tuesday evening by an explosive charge planted by the Lebanese national resistance in the occupied part of south Lebanon. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 2/3/2000
• Exhibition of Moroccan carpets at Madrid Contemporary Art Museum
  Moroccan carpets and other hand-woven items are currently displayed at the Reine Sofia center of contemporary art in Madrid. Morocco-Spain, Culture, 2/3/2000
• Islamic Awqaf ministers conclude meeting in Riyadh
  Deliberations of the sixth session of the conference of al-Awqaf (Islamic trusts) and Islamic affairs ministers concluded in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. Regional, Religion, 2/3/2000
• Seven terrorists killed in confrontations with Algerian security forces Algeria, Local, 2/2/2000
• Establishing a college for Egyptian archeology in Luxor
  The council of South the Valley Egyptian university agreed on establishing a college for Egyptian archeology in Luxor city that includes a repair department, pharonic language, and Islamic and Coptic archeology. Egypt, Education, 2/2/2000
• Israel continues aggressions against south Lebanon
  Israeli warplanes on Tuesday raided al-Hijreh mountain area situated between Zibqin and al Shgeifeh in the western sector of south Lebanon. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 2/2/2000
• Archaeological find beneath Koam ad-Dekkah
  A major archaeological discovery has been recently made at Koam ad-Dekkah, Alexandria unveiling the features of a complete residential district covering a total area of 40.000 sq. m (13 feddans) dating back to Greco-Roman era. Egypt, Culture, 2/2/2000
• Egypt and Senegal of group C qualify for quarterfinals
  Egypt and Senegal qualified Tuesday for the quarterfinals of the African Nations' Cup "CAN-2000." Egypt-Africa, Sports, 2/2/2000
• OIC Islamic affairs ministers meet in Jeddah
  The council of ministers of Islamic affairs and Wakf (endowments) of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) is holding its 6th session in Jeddah to debate the preservation of the wakf heritage, the training of preachers and coordination between the ministries of Islamic affairs. Regional, Religion, 2/1/2000
• GCC states plan joint hospital supply purchase Gulf, Health, 2/1/2000
• The first golf open of Africa might be held in Morocco Morocco-Africa, Sports, 2/1/2000
• 11 persons killed a terrorist attack in Algeria
  11 militia members affiliated to the Algerian government were killed after an attack launched by extremists from the Daewa and Jihad groups against one of the militias' centers in eastern Algeria in the worst attack on governmental troops since end of pardon period 18 days ago. Algeria, Local, 2/1/2000
• Morocco's men and women judo teams in Europe Morocco, Sports, 2/1/2000
• Three Israeli soldiers killed, four wounded in south Lebanon
  Three Israeli soldiers were killed and another four were wounded in an operation carried out by the Lebanese resistance in al-Azeyeh position in the occupied part of south Lebanon. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 2/1/2000
• Northern no-fly zone clashes renewed Iraq-USA, Military, 2/1/2000
• Lost radioactive hospital supplies found in Doha Qatar, Local, 2/1/2000
• Chan: Oman to offer studies in sports medicine Oman, Health, 2/1/2000
• Deputy Commander of pro-Israeli militia killed in south Lebanon Lebanon-Israel, Military, 1/31/2000
• Atlas lions' fan dies of heart-attack at missed goal Morocco-Tunisia, Sports, 1/31/2000
• Establishment of Arabic language academy
  The idea of establishing an Arabic language academy was first introduced late in the nineteenth century with the intent of ensuring that Arabic keeps up with concepts of modern civilization, particularly in relation to political terms used in the Egyptian press, to establish standardized equivalents for terms transliterated from other tongues and to further the dissemination of knowledge nationwide as well; hence, the resolution incepting it on December 1932 Regional, Culture, 1/31/2000
• Israel bombards Lebanese civilians; three Israeli soldiers killed
  Seven Lebanese civilians were wounded as a result of intensive Israeli attacks carried out on Sunday afternoon against south Lebanon. Lebanon-Israel, Military, 1/31/2000
• His colleagues killed an extremist Algerian leader
  Algerian sources in Cairo stated today that the chief of two main extremist groups in the country that are fighting the government was killed by his followers, who oppose the peace talks which he called with the authorities. Algeria, Local, 1/31/2000
• Lebanon accuses Israel of stealing its antiquities
  Lebanese minister of higher education and culture Mahmoud Youssef Beidoun said that Lebanon has prepared a file to demand Israel for returning back antiquities its forces had stolen from Lebanon during the past years. Lebanon-Israel, Culture, 1/31/2000
• Saddam Hussein to write novels for youths
  Iraqi President Saddam Hussien said he will start writing novels to encourage Iraqi authors to tackle youths' affairs in their stories and novels. Iraq, Culture, 1/31/2000
• Moroccan women creativity displayed at French parliament
  French representatives were given a chance to visit an exhibition of paintings by Moroccan women at the art gallery of the French national assembly. Morocco, Culture, 1/31/2000
• First Indian chip to be used in European collider
  The first Indian hi-tech chip 'MANAS' will be fitted in the prestigious international Large Hadron Collider, being built at Geneva-based European Center of nuclear Reserach (CERN), a center spokesperson, Hans Gutbrod, has said, reported the Indian News agency PTI. Regional, Science, 1/31/2000
• PanAfrican music festival postponed to year 2001
  The third Pan African music festival, initially scheduled for 2000 might be held in Brazzaville in August 2001, the festival management committee said. Regional, Culture, 1/31/2000
• African 2006 candidates should meet basic requirements
  The international football federation FIFA president Sepp Blatter said the two African candidates to host the 2006 World Cup " should meet basic requirements." Regional, Sports, 1/31/2000
• Morocco tied Tunisia in second game of group D
  Morocco tied Tunisia saturday (0-0) in its second match in group "D" of the African Nations Cup "CAN-2000 jointly hosted by Ghana and Nigeria. Regional, Sports, 1/31/2000
• Aynaoui and Arazi, two Moroccans within WTA top ten
  Two Moroccan tennismen rank among the World Tennis Association top ten after brilliant participation in the Australian Open where they reached the quarterfinals. Morocco, Sports, 1/31/2000
• Two soldiers killed by explosive charge in Algeria
  The Algerian daily al-Sahafa said on Sunday that two soldiers were killed when an explosive charge went off in Taqzerit town in Tizi Ouzou province, 130 km from the capital, Algiers. Algeria, Local, 1/31/2000
• Palm trees in Syria
  Until the end of 1999 the number of palm trees in Syria reached 176,000, of which 70,000 are giving fruits, which produced 3,000 tons of dates in 1999 while the production of dates was 600 tons in 1986. Syria, Agriculture, 1/31/2000

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