Arabic News Weekly Edition for Local, 10/18/2004
Weekly Edition, Local - Week of October 18, 2004
- King Mohammed launches 7th nationwide solidarity campaign
Morocco's King Mohammed VI launched this Friday the 7th nationwide solidarity campaign, an annual campaign to collect funds and donations from individuals and companies and carry out development projects for the most unprivileged categories of the Moroccan society. Morocco, Culture, 10/23/2004 - American forces kill two girls in Falluja, break into a mosque in Musil
Two Iraqi girls were killed and others injured when their car was exposed to the fire of the American forces in Falluja to the west of Baghdad. Medical sources in the city said that two other children were among the injured in the incident which took place in al-Nueimeh area to the southern east of Falluja. Iraq-USA, Military, 10/23/2004 - Allawi refuses to abide by demands of the British hostage kidnappers
The interim Iraqi prime minister Eyad Allawi refused to abide by the demands of the kidnappers of the British hostage Margaret Hassan who is threatened to be killed unless the British government withdraw its forces from Iraq. Iraq, Local, 10/23/2004 - Hamas retaliates by mortars to the assassination of al-Gul
One of the key cadres of Ezz Eddine al-Qassam group, the military wing of the Hamas movement, was killed and another one was strongly injured in a mortar explosion. A medical source said that the body of Eyad al-Serr ( 28 year old) arrived in al-Nasser hospital. Palestine-Israel, Military, 10/23/2004 - King Mohammed launches construction of center for homeless children
Morocco's King Mohammed VI launched this Friday the construction of a center for abandoned children, a project of the Mohammed V solidarity foundation. Morocco, Culture, 10/23/2004 - Casablanca, Chicago students exchange viewpoints at video Conference
Casablanca and Chicago students asked and answered each other's questions on their respective towns and other issues on teaching systems, as well as on Islam and fundamentalism, during a videoconference, held on Thursday. Morocco-USA, Local, 10/23/2004 - Moroccan Gendarmerie seized more than 73 tons of cannabis in Tangier region Morocco, Local, 10/23/2004
- Iraqis killed in al-Ramadi, bombardment renewed against Falluja
News reports said that at least two Iraqis were killed during clashes which took place on Thursday evening in al-Ramadi city to the west of Iraq between gunmen and the American forces in al-Mal'ab ( playground) area and ( the 20th street) quarters and the Industrial quarters to the east of the city. Iraq, Military, 10/22/2004 - Engineer of al-Qassam missile killed by Israeli forces
One of the key figures of Ezz Eddine al-Qassam group, the military wing of the Islamic resistance movement ( Hamas), was killed by two missiles fired by one Israeli reconnaissance plane at a car in Haifa street in Gaza. Palestine-Israel, Military, 10/22/2004 - King Mohammed dedicates girls and cultural centers near Casablanca
Morocco's King Mohammed VI dedicated this Thursday in Dar Bouazza (17 km south of Casablanca), a girls and a cultural center, two projects carried out by the Mohammed V solidarity foundation. Morocco, Culture, 10/22/2004 - Five thousand trees are to be planted in Damascus streets
5000 trees will be placed in Damascus streets and gardens in the framework of a plan put by Garden's Directorate at Damascus Governorate in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment and Local Administration. Syria, Environment, 10/22/2004 - Mrs. Asma al-Assad receives Honorary Doctorate in Archeology for the development of historical and archeological studies in Syria
Syria's First Lady Mrs. Asma al-Assad yesterday received an honorary doctorate in archeology for the development of historical and archeological studies and the preservation of Syria's cultural and historical heritage, from the prestigious University of Rome "La Sapienza," a renowned seat of science. Syria, Local, 10/21/2004 - Riyadh: one million persons to benefit from the nationality amending law
Riyadh expected that some one million of residents in Saudi Arabia to benefit from amending the nationalilty law, which permits within other conditions to give Saudi nationality to those who have been staying for ten years in the Kingdom. Saudi Arabia, Local, 10/21/2004 - 13 American soldiers injured in two explosions in Sameraa and Baghdad
A series of explosions hit different places in Iraq during the few past hours, the most violent of which took place in Sameraa city where at least 11 soldiers were injured. Iraq-USA, Military, 10/21/2004 - On the file of hostages in Iraq
Two Egyptian engineers kidnapped in Iraq one month ago from their office in Baghdad at the hands of armed groups were released on Wednesday evening. Iraq, Local, 10/21/2004 - Syria, Agha Khan network for health co-operation
Syria's Health Minister Maher al-Husami on Wednesday reviewed with Representative of Agha Khan Network in Syria, Mohammed Mufdi Saifo, joint cooperation and programs between the Ministry and the Network and ways of developing them during the forthcoming period. Syria, Local, 10/21/2004 - Saudi Arabia makes it tough to give nationality to foreigners
The Saudi cabinet has approved making an amendment on certain items of the nationality law, according to which it has become difficult for foreign residents, especially women, to get the Saudi nationality. Saudi Arabia, Local, 10/20/2004 - British forces change positions in Iraq
Due to the deteriorated security conditions in central and northern Iraq, the British defense office has drawn the final touches to transfer its forces from Basra, to the south of Baghdad, at the request of Washington to help in alleviating the risks the American forces are facing in the areas which witness violent confrontations with gunmen. Iraq-UK, Military, 10/20/2004 - One American contractor killed, indiscriminate detentions in al-Dalo'eya
The headquarters of the Iraqi national guards in al-Mushahada area to the north of Baghdad was attacked by mortars shelling yesterday morning and this resulted -- according to Iraqi defense ministry sources -- in killing four persons and injuring more than other 80. Iraq-USA, Military, 10/20/2004 - Continued attacks against Falluja
The American military jet fighters yesterday launched a series of air raids against Falluja city to the west of Baghdad on Monday evening and continued until yesterday morning. No reports were given on the volume of victims or damages resulting from the bombardment. Iraq-USA, Military, 10/20/2004 - King Mohammed VI dedicates training center for women inmates in Casablanca
Morocco's King Mohammed VI dedicated this Tuesday a vocational training center at the females pavilion of the prison of Ain sebaa, Casablanca. Morocco, Local, 10/20/2004 - underdevelopment, colonialism, civilisation clash have not helped in 'understanding the other', lecturer
Underdevelopment, colonialism, cold war, civilisation clash and ideological differences have not helped "to understand the other so as to treat him on an equal footing," said a lecturer at the start of the religious lecture cycle chaired every year by Morocco's King Mohammed VI on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan (fasting month). Morocco, Religion, 10/20/2004 - Syrian Ugarit exhibition shown in France
French city of Lyon is to host an exhibition on the Syrian Archeological Kingdom of Ugarit on October 20. This comes in the framework of the exerted cultural efforts to make the French be acquainted with Syria on the cultural and humanitarian levels. Syria-France, Local, 10/20/2004 - Syrian, Turks-exchange visits on Ramadan
Mayor of the Turkish city of Cilan Binar of the southern state of Urfa, Moussa Arslan, said that up to 3,000 Syrians applied for crossing the borders into Turkey during the forthcoming Eid al-Fitr ( Lesser Bairam ) to congratulate their relatives on this religious festival. Syria-Turkey, Local, 10/20/2004 - International symposium on history of middle euphrates basin
The 2nd International Symposium on the History of the Middle Euphrates Basin was opened Tuesday in the presence of Arab and foreign researchers and experts. Regional, Local, 10/20/2004 - Over 900 cattle heads affected by Blue Tongue disease
Some 971 cattle heads were reported affected by the Blue Tongue disease since last September 16 when the condition first appeared in Morocco, says the ministry of agriculture, rural development and sea fisheries. Morocco, Local, 10/20/2004 - Two Macedonians killed in Iraq
The past 24 hours witnessed attacks and explosions that targeted the police and other positions in various parts in which 14 Iraqis were killed, other scores were injured Iraq, Military, 10/19/2004 - More hostages being held
In the recent developments regarding the series of kidnappings in Iraq, one armed group kidnapped a Jordanian businessman named Ziad Jaber al-Refai and asked for a ransom of $ 150,000 for his release and threatened to kill him in case its demands are not met. Iraq, Local, 10/19/2004 - Five Palestinians killed in Gaza, UNRWA deplores 'Israeli days of redemption'
The number of Palestinians killed by the Israeli forces on Monday increased to five after one Palestinian died at Yabna camp for the Palestinian refugees because of his wounds he had earlier. Palestine-Israel, Military, 10/19/2004 - King Mohammed dedicates vocational training center for minor inmates
Morocco's King Mohammed VI dedicated this Monday in the town of Sale, near Rabat, a vocational training center for minor inmates, built by the Mohammed VI foundation for the reintegration of detainees. Morocco, Education, 10/19/2004 - Okaz: Al-Azhar Grand Imam regrets siding with injustice
The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Dr. Mohamed Sayed Tantawi expressed regret over the current deplorable conditions in the Arab and Islamic worlds especially in Iraq. Egypt-Regional, Religion, 10/19/2004 - Ebla history highlighted by minister of culture
He talked about the site and the unearthed parts, pointing out that it consists of two cities, the Lower City dating back to the second half of the third millennia B.C and it consists mainly of a big palace. The second on a higher level and dating back to the first half of the second millennia B.C and witnessed an architecture renaissance through the establishment of a new city with large fences and gates. Syria, Local, 10/19/2004 - Illiteracy blamed for 40 percent of poverty in Morocco, official
Illiteracy is held responsible for 40 percent of poverty in Morocco, according to the Secretary of State for Alphabetisation and Non Formal Education who said studies have shown that investment in human capital is fundamental for economic growth. Morocco, Education, 10/19/2004 - Abu Dhabi hosts Festival of Ramadan and Eid
The 8th session of "Ramadan and Eid" Festival was opened Monday in the U.A.E Emirate of Abu Dhabi with the participation of 28 Arab and foreign countries. United Arab Emirates, Local, 10/19/2004 - Cooperation agreement with German University
The Benha branch of Zagazig University and the German Fachhochschule Bielefeld University signed a cooperation agreement yesterday. Egypt-Germany, Education, 10/19/2004 - Saudi security forces arrest four wanted men in Riyadh area
The Saudi security forces arrested four persons suspected to be among extremists members involved in two actions of breaking-in took that took place yesterday in al-Khaleij ( the Gulf) quarters to the east of Riyadh and a village situated to the northern west of the capital during which publications were confiscated. Saudi Arabia, Local, 10/18/2004 - Continued threats against Falluja if Zarqawi is not handed over
The interim Iraqi government has renewed its warning that it will launch a military attack against Falluja if the city will not hand over the Jordanian Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and his followers. A statement issued by the minister of state for national security affairs Qasem Dawoud said that military action is the last solution and that the door is still open before the negotiations. Iraq, Military, 10/18/2004 - Seven Iraqis killed, 27 injured in explosion attack
A spokesman for the Iraqi ministry of the interior said that at least 7 persons were killed and other 27 injured in an attack by explosives that took place late yesterday evening in front of a cafe in Baghdad. Iraq, Military, 10/18/2004 - Archeological restoration of 'Qatana Kingdom' in Homs
The first stage of German-Syrian archeological restoration project at Tel Mishirfeh, known as 'Qatana Kingdom', near the central Syrian city of Homs, was opened by Homs Governor Subhi Hamida in the presence of German Ambassador in Syria, Eberhard Schuppius. Syria, Local, 10/18/2004