Arabic News Weekly Edition for Politics, 7/26/2004
Weekly Edition, Politics - Week of July 26, 2004
- King resolved to achieve 'optimal reform' in the religious domain
King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Friday voiced resolve to achieve "optimal reform" in the religious field and insisted on the need to keep religion apart from politics, in a State of the Nation address, on the occasion of the Throne Day, marking the fifth anniversary of his accession to the throne. Morocco, Politics, 7/31/2004 - No political reform without information sector reform, King says
King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Friday stressed that, in order to carry out political reforms, the Government should step up efforts in reforming the information sector, in a State of the Nation address on the occasion of the Throne Day, marking the fifth anniversary of his enthronement. Morocco, Politics, 7/31/2004 - Sudan rejects UN resolution over Darfur, African federation calls on Khartoum for rapid move
The Sudanese government has announced its rejections of the resolutions adopted by the UN Security Council over Darfur, giving a grace period of 30 days to settle the current crisis, otherwise it will face international sanctions. The Sudanese minister of information al-Zahawi Ibtahim described the resolution as misleading. Sudan-UN, Politics, 7/31/2004 - Arab League against threatening Sudan
The secretary general of the Arab League Amr moussa expressed his opposition for threats to imposing sanctions on Sudan over the developments taking place in Darfur. Regional-Sudan, Politics, 7/31/2004 - Economic takeoff impossible without healthy social climate, King
Morocco's King Mohammed VI on Friday called for what he termed a "new social contract" between the Government and the Trade Unions to pave the way for the country's economic takeoff. Morocco, Politics, 7/31/2004 - Al-Qathafi announces rejection to send Islamic forces to Iraq
The Libyan leader Muammar al-Qathafi announced his opposition to the idea advocated by Saudi Arabia to sending Islamic forces to Iraq, debated by the US secretary of state Colin Powell with Saudi officials. Libya-Iraq, Politics, 7/31/2004 - El-Sherif: Egypt won't dispatch troops to Sudan or Iraq
The Shura Council Speaker and National Democratic Party (NDP) Secretary-General, Safwat El-Sherif, said that Egypt under President Hosni Mubarak is keen on solving the Darfur crisis and establishing a democratic regime in Iraq. Egypt-Iraq, Politics, 7/31/2004 - King calls for law on political parties
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has called for drafting a law on political parties to enable them fulfill their constitutional role. Morocco, Politics, 7/31/2004 - Sahara issue: Morocco's top priority, a mutually acceptable, final political solution, King
King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Friday insisted on a "mutually acceptable, final political solution to the artificial dispute" over the Moroccan Sahara, and voiced resolve to work together with the United Nations and neighboring countries to settle the three-decade long dispute opposing the Kingdom to the Algeria-backed separatist movement "Polisario." Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 7/31/2004 - Powell hails Mubarak's reform policy
The US Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Thursday that Egypt is a friendly country of the United States and helps it in many different fields. In an interview with Good Morning Egypt T.V. program, Powell welcomed the Congress rejection of a draft resolution put forward by Tom Lantos, which aimed at converting US military aid to Egypt, the economic channel to boost the Egyptian economy. Egypt-USA, Politics, 7/31/2004 - Media silence overwhelms the mediation with al-Houthi
A state of media silence overwhelmed the negotiations currently taking place between the Yemeni mediation committee with Sheikh Hussein al-Houthi. Party leaders and officials in the mediation committee which is composed of 30 figures refused to give any information on the progress of the negotiations. Yemen, Politics, 7/31/2004 - Saddam Hussein defendant commission tries to make assurances about him
The commission in charge of defending the former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein sent a message to the ICRC calling for having assurances on his health and stressed that no information is available for it over his bad health condition. Iraq, Politics, 7/31/2004 - Turkey and Iran seek to strengthen ties
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stressed Turkey's keenness to strengthen political, economic and commercial relations with neighboring countries as soon as possible. Turkey-Iran, Politics, 7/31/2004 - Al-Amoudi admits taking part in a conspiracy to kill the Saudi crown prince
The US justice department announced that a prominent Muslim American admitted his participation in a Libyan conspiracy aiming at the assassination of the Saudi crown prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz. Saudi Arabia-Libya, Politics, 7/31/2004 - Saudi government criticize John Kerry over criticizing it
The Saudi Arabian government strongly criticized the candidate of the Democratic party for the American Presidential elections John Kerry over criticising the Saudi ruling family in his speech to accepting nomination for these elections, when he called on Washington not to depend on the Saudi oil. Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 7/31/2004 - UN report on the drastic situation in the Palestinian territories
The Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission For Western Asia, ESCWA, Mairvat Tillawi has stressed that the Israeli occupation of the Arab territories in Palestine and Golan and the building of settlements and plantation of settlers have aggravated the socio-economic situation of the Arab citizens in the occupied territories. Palestine-UN, Politics, 7/31/2004 - Al-Aqsa burns the building of the intelligence, the headquarters of Jenin governor
News reports in Jenin said that members of al-Aqsa martyrs of the Fatah movement today at dawn broke into the building of the intelligence in the city which is situated to the north of the West Bank and set fire in it and destroyed its content. Palestine, Politics, 7/31/2004 - Turkey sends human aid to Palestinians Turkey-Palestine, Politics, 7/31/2004
- Lebanese minister calls to disarm Israel of WMDs Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 7/31/2004
- Three kidnapped foreigners released in Nablus
An armed group today early morning released three foreigners after they were held for several hours in Balatah camp for the Palestinian refugees near Nablus, according to Palestinian security sources. Palestine, Politics, 7/31/2004 - Morocco, Surinam set up diplomatic relations Morocco-Surinam, Politics, 7/31/2004
- Three Moroccan political parties set up 'constructive opposition'
Three Moroccan political parties announced Wednesday they have set up a "center right" coalition dubbed the "National Alliance," part of a "constructive opposition." Morocco, Politics, 7/30/2004 - Morocco's International agreements cover the whole territory, including the Southern provinces (Sahara), Minister
Moroccan Minister of Communication, Nabil Benabdallah, insisted on Thursday, that all international agreements concluded by Morocco cover the whole national territory of the Kingdom, including the Southern provinces known as the Sahara. Morocco-USA, Politics, 7/30/2004 - Moroccan Ambassador Interview on Syria- Morocco joint follow up committee
The Syrian-Moroccan follow up committee is to hold a meeting next September to see inked agreements implementation and prepare to the Higher Joint Committee headed by leaders of the both countries holding as soon as possible, Morocco's ambassador in Syria on Friday said. Syria-Morocco, Politics, 7/30/2004 - Algerian army chief of staff resigned: official silence and press rumors
Both the civilian and military authorities in Algeria cling to complete silence over the resignation of the Algerian army chief of staff Lt. gen. Muhammad al-Ammari whose absence raises vagueness, while the Algerian press considered his resignation as a settled matter. Algeria, Politics, 7/30/2004 - Irbil government premier in Damascus tomorrow
Well-informed sources in Damascus said that the prime minister of Ibril government, the Kurdish district in northern Iraq Nijervan al-Barazani will arrive Damascus tomorrow ( Saturday) where he will be holding with the Syrian officials talks might be linked to the Syrian concern over " Israeli activities in Northern Iraq." Iraq-Syria, Politics, 7/30/2004 - Human Rights body proposes strengthening Morocco's penal code
The Moroccan advisory Council on Human Rights "Conseil Consultatif des Droits de l'Homme" (CCDH) has proposed the "strengthening and upgrading" of Morocco's penal code as well as the stepping up of efforts in communication and education to "provide against racism, discrimination, hatred and violence." Morocco, Politics, 7/30/2004 - Powell in Baghdad, Falluja killing increased to 13
US secretary of state Colin Powell arrived in Baghdad today morning coming from Kuwait in an undisclosed visit. He is expected to hold talks with Iraqi officials. Iraq-USA, Politics, 7/30/2004 - Morocco to celebrate 5th anniversary of Throne Day
Morocco is celebrating, July 30, the 5th anniversary of the Throne Day marking the enthronement of King Mohammed VI. Morocco, Politics, 7/30/2004 - Occupation: Saddam did not have a stroke
The Iraqi human rights minister Bakhteyar Amin said yesterday that the toppled Iraqi President Saddam Hussein has an chronical inflammation in prostate but he refuses to undergo tissue tests to find out if it is cancerous. Iraq, Politics, 7/30/2004 - On hostages in Iraq
One Iraqi mediator chosen by the kidnappers of seven detainees called today ( Friday) ( the Islamic secret army)- the black banners group to abstain from killing the hostages. Iraq, Politics, 7/30/2004 - Spanish FM in Morocco to discuss Sahara issue Morocco-Spain, Politics, 7/30/2004
- Emirates withdraws a scholarship for Harvard university
An official source in Dubai said that the United Arab Emirates UAE withdrew a donation of USD 2.5 million for Harvard university which has not been used yet over a difference concerning Zayed center for studies which was accused before of campaigning for hating the Jews. United Arab Emirates-USA, Politics, 7/30/2004 - UN Security Council extends UNIFIL in south Lebanon
The UN Security Council unanimously yesterday approved renewal of the UNIFIL forces in south Lebanon for other 6 months. But expressed concern over the repeated violations of the border lines between Israel and Lebanon and called on the Lebanese government to continue its efforts to control its southern borders. Lebanon-UN, Politics, 7/30/2004 - Lebanese clergy and the Israeli threats against al-Aqsa mosque Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 7/30/2004
- Aref Dalila faces death in prison
The Syrian lawyer Anwar al-Bunni said yesterday that the Syrian economist Aref Dalila " is facing death in prison and refuses medical treatment." Syria, Politics, 7/29/2004 - Egypt, US to resume strategic dialogue
Egypt and the US agreed Wednesday to resume strategic dialogue, said Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit, at a joint press conference held with his US counterpart Colin Powell yesterday. Egypt-USA, Politics, 7/29/2004 - Spanish, Moroccan Politicians hail as 'historic' sending of troops to Haiti
Political circles in Spain and Morocco have hailed as "historic" the decision of the two countries' Governments to send troops to Haiti part of the UN peacekeeping mission. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 7/29/2004 - Gul for boosting relations with neighboring states
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul Wednesday said Turkey gave the priority to enhance and develop economic and trade relations with neighbouring countries. Regional-Turkey, Politics, 7/29/2004 - News on Saddam's coma, denied by Baghdad, Saddam had a stroke
The British daily mirror daily said yesterday quoting the chairman of the defense committee for Saddam Hussein as saying that the toppled Iraqi President had a brain stroke and might die before his trial. Iraq, Politics, 7/29/2004 - Progress in Moroccan-Algerian talks on Sahara issue, U.S. ambassador
U.S. ambassador to Rabat, Thomas Riley, said there was progress in Moroccan-Algerian talks over the Sahara issue. Morocco-USA, Politics, 7/29/2004 - Parliament TV channel needs $2.7 million, Speaker
The launch of a parliament TV channel will necessitate 25 million Dirhams (USD 2.7 million), but funds are lacking to launch it, said Speaker of the House of Representatives (Parliament Lower Chamber), Abdelouahed Radi. Morocco, Politics, 7/29/2004 - Iraq, Saudi Arabia resume diplomatic relations
The Iraqi prime minister Eyad Allawi said that Iraq and Saudi Arabia agreed to re-open their embassy after 13 years of closing them. Saudi Arabia-Iraq, Politics, 7/29/2004 - For the first time in the history of America- Egyptian relations Powell discusses reforms with non- governmental figures
During his visit to Cairo, it was on the agenda of the US secretary of state Colin Powell a meeting arranged in a hurry and the invitees to it knew they were invited just a short time before it was convened. This was for security reasons. Egypt-USA, Politics, 7/29/2004 - France pressures all sides of conflict in Darfur
The French foreign minister Michael Barnieh has called following his visit to Darfur district to the west of Sudan to pressuring all sides concerned involved in the conflict taking place there. Sudan-France, Politics, 7/29/2004 - Lebanese FM criticizes Iraqi accusations of Iran
The Lebanese foreign minister Jean Obeid has criticized the Iraqi defense minister Hazem al-Shalaan over accusing Iran of interfering in the Iraqi internal affairs. Lebanon-Iraq, Politics, 7/29/2004 - Zapatero: Morocco has collaborated significantly after Madrid blasts
Morocco has collaborated significantly with Spain after the terrorist blasts that rocked the capital Madrid last Mars 11, said head of the Spanish government, Jose Luis Zapatero. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 7/29/2004 - Calls to speed up Morocco-U.S. FTA implementation
Chairman of the American-Arab Chamber of Trade, David Hammoud, on Monday urged for speeding up the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement singed June 15th between Morocco and the United States. Morocco-USA, Politics, 7/29/2004 - One American soldier killed in Baghdad
Iraqi gunmen killed two multi national forces during the bloody confrontations in al-Anbar governorate to the west of Baghdad, that also resulted in forcing two warplanes to land forcibly. Iraq-USA, Politics, 7/29/2004 - Number of Baqouba victims tolls 60; More than 100 persons killed in different attacks in Iraq
The number of victims of the booby trapped car in front of a police center in Baqouba to the northern east of Baghdad increased to 68 persons, according to a statement by the Iraqi ministry of health. Iraq, Politics, 7/29/2004 - Inter- Sudanese negotiations postponed
The Sudanese government and the people's movement for the liberation of Sudan yesterday postponed the negotiations on a final cease- fire that puts an end to 21 year of wars without reaching an agreement. Sudan, Politics, 7/29/2004 - Nasrullah calls for defying Israeli threats concerning al-Aqsa mosque Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 7/29/2004
- Palestinians held at Rafah crossing thank Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 7/29/2004
- Al-Assad made assurances on Mubarak's health; An agreement to help the Iraqi people
During his short visit to Cairo yesterday, where he had met with President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad underlined the " importance of supporting the Iraqi people to preserving their territorial integrity, sovereignty, independence and security. A matter which is positively reflected on the security and stability of the region." Egypt-Syria, Politics, 7/28/2004 - Sudan intends to release al-Turabi and party members
A high ranking Sudanese official said that the government intends to release the leader of the People's Congress party Hassan al-Turabi, who is detained under the charge of provoking Darfur's rebellions. Al-Turabi is now in hospital. Sudan, Politics, 7/28/2004 - Opposition criticizes performance of the government, parliament ministerial reshuffle in Mauritania covers 9 bags
President of Mauritania Weld Seidi Ahmad al-Taye on Sunday evening removed nine ministers from the government of his prime minister al-Saghir Weld Imbark from their posts to replace them by nine new ministers. Mauritania, Politics, 7/28/2004 - Allawi in Saudi Arabia
The Iraqi prime minister Eyad Allawi started yesterday a visit to Saudi Arabia which lasts for two days in the course of his regional tour aiming at normalizing Arab relations with Iraq. He is due to meet today ( Wednesday) in Jeddah with the US secretary of state Colin Powell who arrived in Cairo yesterday in the beginning of his tour in the region. Saudi Arabia-Iraq, Politics, 7/28/2004 - Allawi: Iraq is always keen for best relations with Syria
Iraqi Prime Minister Eyad Allawi said "Iraq and Syria are sisterly countries and what harms Iraq, harms Syria too," adding "We have always been keen on best relations and cooperation with Syria." Iraq-Syria, Politics, 7/28/2004 - Turkish Consulate in Lattakia is opened
Senior Syrian and Turkish officials and diplomats on Monday evening celebrated the opening of the second Turkish consulate in Syria to boost bilateral relations between Damascus and Ankara. Syria-Turkey, Politics, 7/28/2004 - News on al-Ammari resignation, Zarhouni appointed as defense minister
It has become almost evident that the Algerian army chief of staff lt. Gen. Muhammad al-Ammari has quit his post. A matter which used to be mere rumors during the past days. Algeria, Politics, 7/28/2004 - Allawi distances himself from statements of his defense minister on Iran; Iraqi national congress opens Saturday
It was announced officially yesterday in Baghdad that the Iraqi national congress will start its works next Saturday in spite of the request by the UN to postpone it for one month and looming by the Interim Iraqi President Ghazi Ojeil Elyawer to the possibility of postponing it for one or two weeks, while the Iraqi Interim prime minister Eyadd Allawi distanced himself from statements made by the Iraqi defense minister Hazem al-Shalaan who described Iran as Iraq's first enemy. A matter which was regretted by Tehran. Iraq-Iran, Politics, 7/28/2004 - Sahara dispute: De Soto hopes to launch consultations with parties soon
The United Nations Secretary General's Special Representative for the Sahara, Alvaro de Soto, is hoping to launch consultations with parties in the Sahara dispute before the end of August, said a release of the UN mission for the Sahara, known by its French acronym MINURSO. Morocco-UN, Politics, 7/28/2004 - Washington rules out military option on Sudan; sanctions are before the UN Security Council
The Sudanese government has announced a state of general political and strategic alert in all its governmental departments and vowed to strongly resist any plans to send international forces to Darfur. A matter which was ruled out by the US secretary of state Colin Powell whose country is expected to call within hours for voting over a draft resolution imposing sanctions on Khartoum despite the objection of several countries of the Security Council to that. Sudan-USA, Politics, 7/28/2004 - Moratinos convinced 'Sahara conflict blocks Maghreban Union'
Spanish Foreign Minister, Miguel Angel Moratinos, voiced conviction that the three-decade long "Sahara conflict blocks the Maghreb Union." Morocco-Spain, Politics, 7/28/2004 - Iraqi group threatens Jordan, some 14 Americans wounded in Baghdad
One Iraqi group calling itself " the death group" threatened to block the international road linking Baghdad and Amman within 72 hours and to attack the Jordanian interests in retaliation to Jordan's decision to having trucks giving support to the Americans. Iraq-Jordan, Politics, 7/28/2004 - Baradei calls for freeing the ME from Weapons of Mass Destruction
Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohammed el-Baradei said "turning the Middle East into a zone free of all kinds of weapons of mass destruction requires that all the states of the region should accept the Non-Proliferation Treaty." Regional-Israel, Politics, 7/28/2004 - Abul Gheit requests clarifications about Israeli minister's statment on Al-Aqsa Mosque
Egypt's Foreign Minister Ahmad Abul-Gheit asked the Egyptian embassy in Tel Aviv to get clarifications from the Israeli officials on statements by an Israeli Minister on possible attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque. Egypt-Israel, Politics, 7/28/2004 - UN Security Council renews the UNIFIL in south Lebanon
Diplomats at the UN said yesterdays that members of the UN Security Council approved the extension for authorizing the UN peace keeping forces in South Lebanon UNIFIL for another 6 months. This was, however, after the UN secretary general extended it for the risks of renewed conflict in the region. Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 7/28/2004 - Tantawi condemns Israeli radical threats Egypt-Israel, Politics, 7/28/2004
- King holds phone talks with Spanish monarch, Premier Morocco-Spain, Politics, 7/28/2004
- Syrian State Security Court holds interrogation session Syria, Politics, 7/28/2004
- Washington warns its citizens in Kuwait Kuwait-USA, Politics, 7/28/2004
- Syrian judiciary postpones considering Nueiseh file until August 15th
The Syrian judiciary decided yesterday to postpone considering the case of the chairman of the defense committees for democratic freedoms and human rights Aktham Nueiseh until August 15th. Syria, Politics, 7/27/2004 - Egyptian police detains seven Islamists
One Egyptian military source stressed that the Egyptian police detained seven Islamists suspected to be members of al-" Takfir wal Hijra " group, responsible for the assassination of the Egyptian al-Awqaf minister in 1977. Egypt, Politics, 7/27/2004 - Zeibari threatens to close al-Jazeera office in Baghdad
The Iraqi foreign minister Hoshyar Zeibari criticized the Doha based al-Jazeera TV and described its coverage of events in Iraq as biased and deviated. Iraq-Qatar, Politics, 7/27/2004 - On Allawi - Hariri joint press conference
Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi Monday stressed his country's keenness to enhance relations with Syria and countries in the region, referring to the agreements recently signed between Syria and Iraq in the economic, oil and security fields. Lebanon-Iraq, Politics, 7/27/2004 - Al-Shara meets with Journalists on developments in the region
Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara on Monday reiterated Syria's support to the unity of Iraqi people and land and the restoration of sovereignty as well as ending the occupation as part of a process to rebuild the country's institutions by all Iraqis. Syria-Regional, Politics, 7/27/2004 - Spain practicing 'constructive diplomacy' to settle Sahara issue, Zapatero
Spanish Prime Minister, Jose Luis Zapatero, said his country is practicing a "constructive diplomacy" to settle the Sahara issue. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 7/27/2004 - Iraq denies normalization with Israel, in talks between Allawi, Hariri
Iraq's interim prime minister Eyad Allawi denied the existence of Israelis in Iraq. He said that the information discussed by the mass media to that Iraq has become a base for the Israeli intelligence and permits the Iraqis to visit Israel are not correct and not precise. Iraq-Lebanon, Politics, 7/27/2004 - King receives Ivorian minister for African affairs
Morocco's King Mohammed VI received, Monday in the Royal Palace in Tetuan, Ivorian minister for African integration, Mel EG Theodore, who arrived Sunday on a visit to Morocco. Morocco-Ivory Coast, Politics, 7/27/2004 - Washington reconsider the status of Mujahidee Khalq in Iraq
The Iranian opposition Mujahidee Khalq said that it had received a statement from the multi national forces in Iraq stressing that members of the organization which are in ( Mazar Ashraf) camp in Iraq enjoy legal protection, according to the Fourth Geneva Treaty. Iraq-USA, Politics, 7/27/2004 - Annan discusses with African leaders over Darfur
A spokeswoman for the government of Nigeria said that the UN secretary general Kofi Annan will hold talks next Thursday with the President of Nigeria and other African leaders over the situation in Darfur to the west of Sudan. Sudan-UN, Politics, 7/27/2004 - Jordan rules out dangers of Dimona reactor on its citizens
Jordan denied yesterday mews that the Israeli Dimona nuclear reactor to have at the meantime radiation effects on the people of the southern areas adjoining it in Jordan. Jordan-Israel, Politics, 7/27/2004 - Nearby agreement to solve the differences between Arafat and Qurei'
A source close to the Palestinian President Yasser Arafat said that Arafat and his prime minister Ahmad Qurei' are about to solve their differences which has become public on July 17 when the prime minister submitted his resignation following a series of chaos and kidnapping operations in Gaza. Palestine, Politics, 7/27/2004 - European Union threatens sanctions on Sudan
The European Union has called on the UN to impose sanctions on Sudan if it does not move to contain the crisis in Darfur. Sudan-European Union, Politics, 7/27/2004 - The release of one Egyptian diplomat Iraq-Egypt, Politics, 7/27/2004
- Saudi Arabia calls for a general census
The general census department in Saudi Arabia called on the Saudi citizens abroad to take part in the general census which will be held in the mid of September through the Saudi diplomatic mission in all parts of the world. Saudi Arabia, Politics, 7/27/2004 - Solana and peace in the Middle East Regional-European Union, Politics, 7/27/2004
- Syria: Detention of three journalists over publishing false news
The human rights society in Syria yesterday announced that the state security court issued sentences of imprisonment against three persons under the charge of "issuing false news" on the Internet website. Syria, Politics, 7/26/2004 - Al-Assad confers Iraqi Premier
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad received Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi on Saturday morning. Syria-Iraq, Politics, 7/26/2004 - Ben Ali calls for the success of the presidential elections
In a speech he delivered yesterday on the occasion of the 47th anniversary of the announcement of the Tunisia's republic, the Tunisian President Zine al-Abidin Ben Ali called on the Tunisians and their political parties to " mobilize necessary efforts to make the next Presidential elections a success." These elections are due on October 4th. Tunisia, Politics, 7/26/2004 - Abu al-Gheit meets al-Qathafi; Powel to meet Mubarak on Wednesday
The Libyan leasder Muammar al-Qathafi and the new Egyptian prime minister Ahmad Abu al-Gheit yesterday in Sert, Libya discussed bilateral relations between the two states, according to the Egyptian minister. Egypt-USA, Politics, 7/26/2004 - Allawi arrives in Lebanon Lebanon-Iraq, Politics, 7/26/2004
- Maghreb states ministerial council warps up session's deliberations
The council of the foreign ministers of the Arab Maghreb federation called in conclusion of its meetings in Sert, Libya for continued intensification of coordination so as the federation will be the main reference concerning all issues and initiatives pertaining to the region's security and stability. Maghreb, Politics, 7/26/2004 - Khartoum resists calls for military intervention in Darfur
The Sudan's liberation movement has urged the international community to send forces to Darfur to ensure the transfer of food aid to people there. Sudan, Politics, 7/26/2004 - Syrian - Iraqi environmental cooperation
Syria's Minister of Local Administration, Hilal Atrash, on Saturday discussed with his Iraqi counterpart, Mishkat Momen, the standing bilateral relations of cooperation in sphere of environment and future prospects. Syria-Iraq, Politics, 7/26/2004 - Rafsanjani calls for cooperation among countries of the region
Chairman of the Iranian Expediency Council Hashemi Rafsanjani Sunday said regional and international cooperation among states of the region is very important, referring to the latest developments and situation in the occupied Palestinian lands and Iraq. Regional-Iran, Politics, 7/26/2004 - Yemen maintains a dialogue with al- Houthi's jailed supporters
Judge Hammoud al-Hattar, chairman of the intellectual dialogue with Sheikh Hussein al-Houthi supporters, stressed that there is a certain detente in the dialogue crisis with that group. He said that three weeks after the beginning of the dialogue. Yemen, Politics, 7/26/2004 - Six Palestinians were killed by the Israeli forces Palestine-Israel, Politics, 7/26/2004
- Kuwait sentences to death one citizen spied for Iraq
A Kuwaiti court yesterday sentenced to death one Kuwaiti under the charge of spying for the former Iraqi regime led by Saddam Hussein whose forces invaded Kuwait and occupied it in 1990. Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 7/26/2004 - Al-Shara confers with Italian official Syria-Italy, Politics, 7/26/2004