Arabic News Weekly Edition for Local, 2/26/2001
Weekly Edition, Local - Week of February 26, 2001
- A fire in Iskandaroun Turkey-Syria, Local, 3/3/2001
- US officials praise Muslim-Copt spirit of endearment in Egypt
US officials praised the spirit of endearment and tolerance between Muslims and Copts in Egypt. US Deputy Ambassador in Cairo Reno Harnish said the Egyptian ancient civilisation has entrenched tolerance inside the Egyptian people with all their sects. Egypt-USA, Culture, 3/3/2001 - Football: Raja club hires new coach Morocco, Sports, 3/3/2001
- Cycling: Egypt wins Tour Regional, Sports, 3/3/2001
- Saudi Arabia completes its preparations to receive 2 million pilgrims
Hundreds of thousands of Muslim believers on Wednesday prayed in al-Haram mosque, while Saudi officials said that the authorities have prepared to receive some 2 million Muslims who will perform al-Haj rituals for this year. Saudi Arabia-Regional, Local, 3/2/2001 - Mohammed V foundation to earmark $ 36.7 mln to development projects Morocco, Local, 3/2/2001
- Two journalists jailed for blaspheming minister
A Casablanca court sentenced Thursday Abu Bakr Jamai, director of the former weekly "Le Journal," and Ali Amar, director general of the same paper, to three and two months in jail respectively, for libel against foreign affairs and cooperation minister, Mohamed Benaissa. Morocco, Culture, 3/2/2001 - Saudi Prince Sultan ends visit to Morocco Morocco-Saudi Arabia, Local, 3/2/2001
- Armed groups killed a family in Algeria
An armed group two days ago had brutally killed an 8- member family and wounded two by bullet fire and sticks in Dwar Shoubeir, one kilometer from Buharoun city, 50 km to the west of the capital Algiers. Algeria, Local, 3/2/2001 - Morocco's traditional fashion show supports rural girls schooling
The 5th Caftan 2001 event, a fashion show of Moroccan traditional couture, to be held in Casablanca this Thursday will give returns to programs meant to encourage the schooling of girls in rural areas. Morocco, Culture, 3/1/2001 - Torture used in Egypt detention centers, Amnesty says
In a report issued on Wednesday, the Amnesty International stressed that police and detention centers in Egypt are practicing torture and most of the time misdealing the arrested people. Egypt, Culture, 3/1/2001 - US grants $ 1.6 million to training center Morocco-USA, Local, 3/1/2001
- Anba Antonius church wall paintings refurbished
After three years of dedicated repair work on the 13th Century wall painting of the Red Sea Anba Antonius Church, the project will be inaugurated on Thursday. Egypt, Culture, 3/1/2001 - Muslims in Belgium renounce immolation ritual over fears of foot-and-mouth disease
Muslims in Belgium have to renounce the annual immolation ritual of Aid-Al Adha as authorities are banning the movement of animals at least until March 19. Regional, Health, 3/1/2001 - Patriarchy elections in Jordan Jordan, Religion, 2/28/2001
- Qatari- French military cooperation Qatar-France, Military, 2/28/2001
- Mubarak opens physiotheraby, rehabilitation centre
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak opened today an armed forces medical center for physiotherapy and physical rehabilitation and rheumatism in Aguza. Egypt, Local, 2/28/2001 - Pope Shenouda lauds Mubarak Democracy
Head of the Coptic Orthodox Church Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria Monday lauded the climate of democracy and freedom in which the Egyptians witness under President Hosni Mubarak's leadership. Egypt, Local, 2/28/2001 - Six persons were killed on Monday in Algeria Algeria, Local, 2/28/2001
- Morocco, Congo set up friendship association
Morocco and the Democratic Republic of Congo have set a friendship association to promote cultural, economic, social and sports cooperation. Morocco-Congo, Culture, 2/27/2001 - Acts of violence in Algeria Algeria, Local, 2/27/2001
- Azhar, Vatican's Permanent Committee voice concern over situation in Palestine
The joint Permanent Committee of Al-Azhar for dialogue with the monotheistic religions and the pontifical council for multi-faith dialogue, issued during its annual meeting on sunday, a statement on the situation in the Palestinian territories. Regional-Vatican, Religion, 2/26/2001 - Morocco, Turkey set up friendship association Morocco-Turkey, Culture, 2/26/2001
- Al-Adha Eid on March 5 Saudi Arabia-Regional, Religion, 2/26/2001
- More killings in Algeria
Algerian dailies issued on Sunday said that 30 persons including 27 armed extremists were killed on Friday and Saturday in acts of violence that took place in various areas in Algeria. Algeria, Local, 2/26/2001 - Ancient pilgrims road discovered in North Sinai
The plan involves unearthing the pilgrims road and revive the Holy Family Road, Al-Khawaniat and Qatiba castles and ALGhouri castle in Sahl Al-Tina. Egypt, History, 2/26/2001 - El Guerrouj wins 1500 m in french meeting Morocco, Sports, 2/26/2001
- Football: Morocco ties with senegal in world cup qualifier Morocco, Sports, 2/26/2001