Arabic News Weekly Edition for Local, 8/25/2003
Weekly Edition, Local - Week of August 25, 2003
- Egypt's reading for all to be generalized in the Arab states
With the success of "Reading for All" project which made available many as variant as precious books at low prices for the last thirteen years, the Egyptian experience is to lease life into the Arab cultural scene with a similar larger plan, a cultural official said on Friday. Regional-Egypt, Education, 8/30/2003 - First attack against the Bulgarians in Iraq
The central American leadership announced that one American soldier was killed and other three wounded in an attack in which anti- tank RPJ missiles were used in al-Sueidat area near Baqouba city to the north of Baghdad. Witnesses said the attack targeted an American convoy in the area. Iraq-USA, Military, 8/30/2003 - One American killed, British headquarters attacked; Abizaid wants Arab, Islamic forces
The commander of the American forces in Iraq Gen. John Abizaid has supported the idea of increasing the number of the coalition forces stationed in Iraq for keeping security and to be from Arab and Islamic countries, stressing the need of founding an Iraqi army of 30, 000 to 40,000 as soon as possible and before the end of the already set period of 2 or three years. Iraq-USA, Military, 8/30/2003 - King Mohammed handed 1947 sermon by his grandfather
Nor is it conceivable that Muslims, once they have been called upon to perform good deeds, engage in the public interest and set up co-operatives, trading companies and educational councils, that they would fail to comply, or refuse to help, after receiving the divine words: "Help ye one another unto righteousness and pious duty. Morocco, Religion, 8/30/2003 - One Israeli settler killed, wife injured in attack; Israeli forces prevent worshipper from al-Aqsa mosque
Al-Aqsa brigade groups of the Fatah movement have retaliated the Israeli raid against Gaza and attacked an Israeli car for settlers near Ramullah where this attack resulted in killing one settler and wounding his wife, while the Israeli occupation forces banned scores of Palestinians from having access to the al-Aqsa mosque to perform their Friday's prayers. Palestine-Israel, Military, 8/30/2003 - Schroeder hails opening of German University in Cairo on Oct. 4 Egypt-Germany, Local, 8/30/2003
- Information technology conference to open tomorrow Egypt, Local, 8/30/2003
- Minister opens museum telling Thebes' military history
Egypt's Minister of Culture Farouk Hosni opens in early November the Luxor Museum annex, the first museum to tell Thebes' military history and the wars entered by Pharaonic Egypt. Egypt, Local, 8/30/2003 - Amina Rizk (1910-2003)
Amina Rizk, 90, a pioneering actress in the Egyptian movie industry, died on August 24, 2003. Egypt, People, 8/30/2003 - Asilah poised to be starting point for cross-Atlantic sails
The north Moroccan Atlantic sea resort of Asilah, better known as a heaven of culture, is expected to be amongst the most important starting points for sailboats bound for the other side of the Atlantic. Morocco, Local, 8/30/2003 - Moroccan culture highlighted in Helsinki
Morocco is participating for the first time in the international exhibition of Helsinki, Finland, under the sign "the Night of Arts," which opened Thursday. Morocco, Local, 8/30/2003 - King Mohammed dedicates housing projects northern Morocco
Morocco's King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Prince Moulay Rachid, dedicated here on Thursday housing projects part of Morocco's efforts to curb down unhealthy housing in the northern city. Morocco, Local, 8/29/2003 - September 26th: Yemen releases 34 al-Qaida accused members
A statement issued by the families of the detainees said that "among the detainees persons who have been held for 2 and three years are those who are suffering psychological and psychical diseases because of imprisonment, noting that "there is no accusations or crimes addressed against them." Yemen, Local, 8/29/2003 - One British killed, 13 American wounded in attacks; Kurdish- Turkman agreement to avoid confrontation
Iraq's Kurds and Turkmans yesterday signed an agreement aimed at avoiding ethnic and religious confrontation in future, at a time when 13 American soldiers were injured in several attacks by the Iraqi resistance, when one British soldier was killed and another wounded in clashes with Iraqi citizens to the southern part of the country Iraq-USA, Military, 8/29/2003 - Syria takes part in Izmir Fair Syria-Turkey, Local, 8/29/2003
- Calls for enhancing values of tolerance Senegal-Morocco, Local, 8/29/2003
- Morocco, Scotland keen on enhancing bilateral trade Morocco-UK, Local, 8/29/2003
- Athletics: Morocco's el-Guerrouj cruises to 5000 m final Morocco, Sports, 8/29/2003
- Tennis: Morocco's El Aynaoui moves to second round of US Open Morocco, Sports, 8/29/2003
- Morocco probes strategy to supervise expatriates issues
The Moroccan government examined Wednesday a strategy to supervise Moroccan expatriates in educational, cultural and religious realms. Morocco, Local, 8/29/2003 - May 16 attacks probe: two to three years in jail for Ouazzane cell members
The appeal court of Kenitra (near Rabat) sentenced Wednesday members of the "Ouazzane Cell," part of the underground extremist group Salafia Jihadia, to two to three years in jail, for involvement in the terrorist attacks that rocked Casablanca May 16, 2003. Morocco, Local, 8/29/2003 - Athletics: Morocco's hicham el-Guerrouj wins world 1500 m title for fourth time in a row
Morocco's Hicham El-Guerrouj on Wednesday became the first athlete ever to win the world title of 1500 m for the fourth time in a row. Morocco, Sports, 8/28/2003 - Prince Moulay Rachid chairs closing ceremony of summer camps
Morocco's Prince Moulay Rachid chaired in Ifrane on Tuesday afternoon the closing ceremony of summer camps that are part of a campaign dubbed "Holidays for All." Morocco, Culture, 8/28/2003 - Israel kills one Palestinian, 16 wounded, houses demolished
The government of Ariel Sharon following the air raid on Gaza which caused the death of one Palestinian and wounding other 23rd, escalated its attacks against the Palestinians in several cities and towns in the West Bank Palestine-Israel, Military, 8/28/2003 - Ancient roman city of volubilis holds 4th festival Morocco, Local, 8/28/2003
- US open: Morocco's Hicham Arazi qualifies for 2nd round Morocco, Sports, 8/28/2003
- Lake Nasser water level reached 24 meters
Water level at Lake Nasser this week reached 24 meters. Meanwhile, the Lake's water storage reached 117.401 billion cubic meters. Egypt, Local, 8/28/2003 - Italian opera singer Bocelli arrives in Egypt Egypt, Local, 8/27/2003
- Moroccan high-ranking officials involved in drug trafficking, official
This is the first time ever that such a high number of government officials are sent to court, said the Minister, adding the fight against corruption is waged in accordance with the instructions of King Mohammed VI, who insists on rigor in managing public affairs. Morocco, Judicial, 8/27/2003 - Speculations on disappearance of Rida Hilal
Egyptian security sources said yesterday that the police fear that there is a crime behind the disappearance of the deputy editor-in-chief of the Egyptian al- Ahram paper Rida Hilal who was seen for the last time going to his apartment in Cairo on August 11. Egypt, Local, 8/27/2003 - World Youth Congress delegation takes part in social activities in southern Morocco
A delegation of participants in the World Youth Congress are participating in social activities and in workshops in Laayoune, major city in the Moroccan Sahara. Morocco-Regional, Culture, 8/27/2003 - US losses in peace killing more than in war; Kerbala is held by Polish
The American occupation forces yesterday launched a new operation to chase Iraqi resistance fighters in northern Iraq. The campaign was launched by thousands of soldiers during which 24 persons were arrested of what he called criminals and supporters of the toppled Iraqi regime Saddam Hussein. Iraq-USA, Military, 8/27/2003 - Israeli forces break into Nablus, Toulkarem camps
Palestinian sources have expected that the Palestinian prime minister Mahmoud Abbas will meet in Gaza with the representatives of the Palestinian groups in order to discuss the possibility of renewing the truce and halting operations against Israel. Palestine-Israel, Military, 8/27/2003 - Libyan leader honored for camel sports club
The Libyan official news agency reported that "The Egyptian camel sports club has announced that it took a decision during its constitutive meeting at the African Union for camel sports to name itself after the Leader, Muammar al Qathafi." Libya-Regional, Local, 8/27/2003 - New Chief of Constitutional Court takes oath Egypt, Local, 8/27/2003
- One American soldier killed in Baghdad; occupation operations in the Sunni triangle
News reports quoted eye witnesses that the headquarters of al-Miqdadeyah district in Deyali governorate to the north of Baghdad was exposed to an attack by mid- range weapons. Iraq-USA, Military, 8/27/2003 - Israeli warplanes violate the Lebanese airspace Lebanon-Israel, Military, 8/27/2003
- More than 330 kg of hashish seized in northern Morocco Morocco, Local, 8/27/2003
- Athletics: Morocco's Ait Hammou in 800 m finals Morocco, Sports, 8/27/2003
- Syrian - British capacity building project: vision is made a reality
The British Council in Damascus held recently a reception a reception on the occasion of launching the project of "Building the Syrian Universities capacity project," in cooperation with the Higher Education Ministry. Syria-UK, Education, 8/26/2003 - Al-Hakim office attack victims' Funeral; Iraqi resistance continues, US chase Saddam
News reports in Sameraa's yesterday said that a large explosion took place in a camp for the American forces to the north of the city. Iraq-USA, Military, 8/26/2003 - Syria Yemen cooperation Syria-Yemen, Local, 8/26/2003
- Syria - Croatia sport cooperation Syria-Croatia, Sports, 8/26/2003
- Athletics: Morocco's El-Guerrouj makes it to 1500 m final Morocco, Sports, 8/26/2003
- Tennis: El Aynaoui eliminated in semi-final of Long Island Morocco, Sports, 8/26/2003
- Tenor Bocelli gives concert at pyramids Wednesday
With Pyramids standing aloft in the background and a hope for peace to prevail in the world, prolific Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will give a concert Wednesday. Egypt, Local, 8/26/2003 - Israel kills four Palestinian leaders in Gaza
The Israeli forces yesterday continued assassination operations against the Palestinians as four members of Ezz Eddine al-Qassam Brigade, the military wing of the Hamas movement, were killed in an attack by Israeli Apache planes against Gaza. Palestine-Israel, Military, 8/25/2003 - Confrontations in Jenin, Hamas refuses announcing a new truce
Confrontations erupted between the Palestinian youths and the Israeli occupation forces which invaded the city of Jenin in the West Bank. The Palestinians attacked military vehicles and tanks which incurred in the city and roamed its streets. Palestine-Israel, Military, 8/25/2003 - Arab conference for biophysics in Cairo Regional, Local, 8/25/2003
- A joint committee of religious leaders to take up common issues
Representatives of the Islamic community in the USA presented an initiative to Pope Shenouda III, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of St.Mark Province who is currently visiting the USA, in which they called for setting up a joint committee to include different religious leaders Egypt-USA, Religion, 8/25/2003 - Belgian prince dedicates environment projects in Morocco; educating public on environment - economic links
The "green caravan" is aimed to inform people on the nature and forms of environment deterioration and to popularize the principle of "environment's protection is everybody's responsibility." Morocco-Belgium, Environment, 8/25/2003 - Tennis: El Aynaoui in semi finals of Long Island tournament Morocco, Sports, 8/25/2003
- Egyptian won Bill Gates award
The Egyptian engineer Sherif Baiomy, public relations director of one of the international firms for programming, is the first Egyptian and Arab to win the Bill Gates award in appreciation of his efforts in strengthening relations between various sectors of the government and the international firm for programming. Egypt, Local, 8/25/2003 - US shifting resources to fight 'terrorism threat' in Iraq
The United States and its coalition partners are shifting tactics and resources to meet the emerging and complicated threat of terrorism in Iraq, senior U.S. officials said in a series of television news appearances on August 24. Iraq-USA, Military, 8/25/2003 - Extremist group members get two to three year sentences
The court of first instance of Rabat handed down sentences ranging between 2 and three years against 11 members of "Al Hijra Wa Takfir" extremist group. Morocco, Local, 8/25/2003 - Syrian - US cooperation in higher education
Syria's Minister of Higher Education Hassan Reshih received in Damascus on Sunday a delegation representing the US Consultative Group of Public Diplomacy chaired by Edward Djerjian. Syria-USA, Education, 8/25/2003