Arabic News Weekly Edition for Local, 3/14/2005
Weekly Edition, Local - Week of March 14, 2005
- An explosion to the east of Beirut
An explosion shook the eastern part of the Lebanese capital Beirut and Lebanese security sources said that seven persons were at least injured in as a result, according to preliminary findings. Lebanon, Local, 3/19/2005 - Low cases of tuberculosis in Syria, report
A report by SANA on Friday disclosed the tuberculosis cases in Syria have dropped to 4, 708 cases in 2004 a low number due to the care paid to fight this infection, a medical expert said. Syria, Health, 3/19/2005 - Islamic-Christian meeting urges dialogue as religious duty
The Islamic-Christian conference was wrapped up yesterday with calls to take dialogue as a religious duty. Egypt-Regional, Religion, 3/19/2005 - Nador customs seize 440 kg of compressed cannabis
Nador customs seized on Friday 440 kilograms of compressed cannabis pollen hidden in the refrigerating systems of several international transportation truck trailers. Morocco, Local, 3/19/2005 - Morocco to host international gastronomy fair
The 2nd edition of "CREMAI 2005," the international fair of pastry, bakery, catering and hotel industry, will be held in Casablanca on May 26-29, said organizers. Morocco-Regional, Local, 3/19/2005 - Ten Iraqi police men killed
An Iraqi police source in Balad, 90 Km to the north of Baghdad, said that gunmen ambushed the leader of a contingent in the Iraqi army Maj. Gen, Muhammad Abul Muttalib as he was returning back home at night and opened fire on him that resulted in his immediate death. Iraq, Military, 3/18/2005 - Morocco needs to ratify WHO tobacco control convention, official
It is necessary for Morocco to ratify the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, said, in Rabat Thursday, head of the department of non-transmissible diseases at the Health Ministry, Noureddine Chaouki. Morocco, Health, 3/18/2005 - Israeli warplanes violate Lebanese air-spaces Lebanon-Israel, Military, 3/18/2005
- Illegal emigration: 149 persons arrested in Morocco
Moroccan authorities arrested on March 14-16 some 149 illegal emigrants who were attempting to cross clandestinely to Europe. Morocco, Local, 3/18/2005 - 4th International Mohammed VI Karate cup to kick off on March 19 Morocco, Sports, 3/18/2005
- Nearly 22 percent of Moroccan young children suffer from iodine deficiency
The prevalence of iodine deficiency among 6 to 12 year-old children in Morocco is estimated at 22pc. Morocco, Health, 3/17/2005 - Mrs. Mubarak praises Egyptian Woman's achievements Egypt, Local, 3/17/2005
- Marrakech to host International Children Theatre Morocco-Regional, Local, 3/17/2005
- Syria, Saudi Arabia Cooperate in Judiciary
that citizens of both states have the right to prosecute to defend their rights in the country the same as the native citizens. Syria-Saudi Arabia, Judicial, 3/16/2005 - Continued killing in Iraq
two (unknown) Islamic groups joined al-Qaida organization in Mesopotamia which is led by al-Zarqawi. Iraq, Military, 3/16/2005 - Morocco draws ethical charter on women's image in the media
Morocco has drafted a charter on the image of women in the media, designed as an ethical platform to improve the image of women in the print, audio-visual media and advertisement. Morocco, Culture, 3/16/2005 - Stink water leaks from Israeli settlement into south Lebanon
Lebanese southern village of "Mais al-Jabal" asked Lebanese authorities to lodge a complaint to the UN against Israel over pumping stink water into the village fields. Lebanon-Israel, Environment, 3/16/2005 - 11th Fez Festival of World Sacred Music to start on June
Top world spiritual musicians are expected to turn out at the 11th Fez Festival of World Sacred Music slated for June 3 to 11. Morocco-Regional, Local, 3/16/2005 - Morocco ready to receive ICRC visit to former Guantanamo prisoners
Morocco voiced readiness to authorize the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) visit five Moroccans who were repatriated from the US Guantanamo base. Morocco, Local, 3/16/2005 - Spain to process Moroccans' requests for regularization, Minister
Delegate Minister for Moroccan Expatriates, Nouzha Chekrouni said, in Madrid Tuesday, that Spanish authorities have given her assurances that all requests filed by Moroccan immigrants for regularization in Spain will be processed. Morocco-Spain, Local, 3/16/2005 - 12th Tetouan Festival of Mediterranean Cinema to raise curtains soon
10 long feature-length movies will be in competition at the 12th Tetouan Festival of Mediterranean Cinema that will take place from March 25 to April 1 in the northern Moroccan city. Morocco-Regional, Local, 3/16/2005 - Security conditions deteriorate in Iraq
Security conditions have been deteriorated in Iraq as several Iraqi areas witnessed attacks by gunmen for counter attacks carried out by the American and Iraqi forces. Iraq, Military, 3/15/2005 - Government to crack down on 'phantom' civil servants
Moroccan Prime Minister, Driss Jettou, said the government is set to crack down on "phantom civil servants" who get paid although constantly absent from work and do not fulfil their duties. Morocco, Local, 3/15/2005 - Extradition of Moroccan terror suspect to Spain suspended pending appeal
The Belgian supreme court of Appeal will examine, March 23rd, the appeal lodged by the defence of Moroccan Youssef Belhaj, suspected to be involved in the Madrid blasts of March 11, 2004, said judicial sources. Morocco, Local, 3/15/2005 - Israeli reconnaissance plane violates Lebanese air-spaces Lebanon-Israel, Military, 3/15/2005
- Arab league championship: Wydad to play Al-Hilal
The Moroccan team of Wydad will play on April 20 in Casablanca the Saudi team of Al-Hilal in the quarter finals of Arab league championship, said Arab Soccer Union (UAFA). Regional, Sports, 3/15/2005 - Second international festival of magic to attract 50,000 spectators Morocco-Regional, Local, 3/15/2005
- More American, Iraqi soldiers killed in Iraq
In al-Teifeh which is called the "death triangle," 40 Km to the south from Baghdad, the Iraqi army announced it found 12 bodies including three for members of the Iraqi army. Iraq, Military, 3/14/2005 - Saudi Arabia: one wanted is killed, three arrested
The Saudi security forces killed yesterday a wanted person and arrested other three in a raid at the house of a suspect in Jeddah, while the US announced the postponement of the national day ( independence) day in Jeddah consulate till today, Monday. Saudi Arabia, Local, 3/14/2005 - Over 38,000 tons of medical waste per year in Morocco
Morocco generates over 38,000 tons of medical waste a year, showed a report of the ministry of Territory Development, Water and Environment. Morocco, Environment, 3/14/2005 - Israeli plane violates the Lebanese airspace Lebanon-Israel, Military, 3/14/2005
- Kenyans dominated 8th Casablanca International Marathon
Kenyans dominated Casablanca International Marathon winning men and women's gold medals. Morocco-Regional, Sports, 3/14/2005 - 400 kg of Cannabis seized near Casablanca, authorities
The Gendarmerie Royale (rural police) seized, Friday morning in Tit Mellil (near Casablanca), 400 kg of cannabis, concealed in the rear trunk of a truck. Morocco, Local, 3/14/2005