Syria Times
Arab Summit opens in Algiers ...President discusses developments, summit agenda with leaders
The 17th Arab Summit resumed its deliberations yesterday evening with a closed-door session in the presence of President Bashar al-Assad, a number of Arab kings, presidents and emirs, heads of government and representatives of the Arab states, and the Arab League Secretary-General.
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summary: The 17th Arab Summit resumed its deliberations yesterday evening with a closed-door session in the presence of President Bashar al-Assad, a number of Arab kings, presidents and emirs, heads of government and representatives of the Arab states, and the Arab League Secretary-General.
http://www.teshreen.com/syriatimes/_first.asp?FileName=20050323045401
Syria condemns Qatar bombing
Syria has strongly condemned the criminal terrorist act which hit Qatar last Saturday.
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summary: Syria has strongly condemned the criminal terrorist act which hit Qatar last Saturday.
An official source has confirmed to SANA Syriaصs backing to brotherly Qatar and its solidarity with it, wishing Qatar continuing security and prosperity.
http://www.teshreen.com/syriatimes/_first.asp?FileName=20050323045255
Sit-in in Lebanon against Israeli aggression
Palestinian groups and Lebanese national parties yesterday staged a sit-in at the Palestinian refugees camp of Ein-Hellweh, southern Lebanon, protesting against the Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people.
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summary: Palestinian groups and Lebanese national parties yesterday staged a sit-in at the Palestinian refugees camp of Ein-Hellweh, southern Lebanon, protesting against the Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people.
http://www.teshreen.com/syriatimes/_first.asp?FileName=20050323045230
Demonstration in Cairo against normalization with Israel
Thousands of Egyptian students demonstrated yesterday against the normalization of relations with Israel during the Arab Summit in Algeria.
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summary: Thousands of Egyptian students demonstrated yesterday against the normalization of relations with Israel during the Arab Summit in Algeria.
http://www.teshreen.com/syriatimes/_first.asp?FileName=20050323045157
Israel`s new settler plans risk peace efforts
Israel plans to build 3,500 new homes for Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank to cement its hold on Jerusalem, government sources said on Monday, drawing Palestinian warnings that peace efforts were at risk.
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22-3-2005
summary: Israel plans to build 3,500 new homes for Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank to cement its hold on Jerusalem, government sources said on Monday, drawing Palestinian warnings that peace efforts were at risk.
http://www.teshreen.com/syriatimes/_first.asp?FileName=20050322072344
Putin urges Israel to back Arab peace initiatives
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday urged Israel to back the Middle East peace initiatives pushed by Arab leaders gathering in Algeria for a two-day summit, his office said.
SyriaTimes
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summary: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday urged Israel to back the Middle East peace initiatives pushed by Arab leaders gathering in Algeria for a two-day summit, his office said.
http://www.teshreen.com/syriatimes/_first.asp?FileName=20050323045130
Syria-Russia summit opens today
President Bashar al-Assad and his wife arrived in Moscow evening on a state visit to Russia.
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summary: President Bashar al-Assad and his wife arrived in Moscow evening on a state visit to Russia.
http://www.teshreen.com/syriatimes/_first.asp?FileName=20050125160415
US Marine killed in western Iraq, parliament to form govt
A US Marine was killed in action on Monday in Iraq`s western Anbar province, the stronghold of the "insurgency", the American military said on Tuesday.
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summary: A US Marine was killed in action on Monday in Iraq`s western Anbar province, the stronghold of the "insurgency", the American military said on Tuesday.
Since the US-led invasion two years ago, at least "1,515" US military and Pentagon personnel have lost their lives in Iraq.
http://www.teshreen.com/syriatimes/_first.asp?FileName=20050323045058
Syria keen to maintain Lebanons sovereignty, says al-Shara
Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara stressed Syria is the most careful about Lebanonصs freedom, sovereignty and independence.
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22-3-2005
summary: Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara stressed Syria is the most careful about Lebanonصs freedom, sovereignty and independence.
http://www.teshreen.com/syriatimes/_first.asp?FileName=20050322072542
Annan: Syrian steps in Lebanon making progress
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan believed that the Syrian steps taken by Syria with regard to Lebanon are making a progress.
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summary: UN Secretary General Kofi Annan believed that the Syrian steps taken by Syria with regard to Lebanon are making a progress.
In a press conference at the UN headquarters, Annan said that progress is made and Syria had committed to fully withdraw from Lebanon. The UN will work with Syria in this respect, he added.
http://www.teshreen.com/syriatimes/_first.asp?FileName=20050322072420
Iran, EU sticking to positions in nuclear talks: Rowhani
Iran and European Union officials are sticking to their positions on key questions in negotiations on the Islamic republic`s nuclear programme which were underway on Saturday in Paris, a top Iranian official said.
SyriaTimes
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7-11-2004
summary: Iran and European Union officials are sticking to their positions on key questions in negotiations on the Islamic republic`s nuclear programme which were underway on Saturday in Paris, a top Iranian official said.
http://www.teshreen.com/syriatimes/_first.asp?FileName=20041107042959
Erdogan to Syria on Wednesday
Turkeys Prime Minister Rajab Tayyib Erdogan will arrive in Syria on Wednesday on a two day official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Mohammad Naji Otri.
SyriaTimes
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20-12-2004
summary: Turkeys Prime Minister Rajab Tayyib Erdogan will arrive in Syria on Wednesday on a two day official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Mohammad Naji Otri.
Erdogan is due to hold talks with Syrian officials on consolidating cooperation between Syria and Turkey in all fields. The talks will also deal with the latest developments in the region.
Erdogan will be accompanied by an official and technical delegation.
http://www.teshreen.com/syriatimes/_first.asp?FileName=20041220055836
The World According to Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart confirms plans to build a ‘Supercenter' in Mount Vernon
By BEVERLY CRICHFIELD, Staff Writer
Matt Wallis / Skagit Valley Herald
Shoppers head into the Wal-Mart store Friday afternoon off of College Way in Mount Vernon. Wal-Mart officials have confirmed plans to build a new Wal-Mart Supercenter on the west side of Interstate 5 in Mount Vernon.
MOUNT VERNON - Wal-Mart officials confirmed for the first time Friday the company's plans to build a 204,000-square-foot "Supercenter" on 30 acres on the west side of Interstate 5 - just about a quarter of a mile away from the retailer's current store.
Wal-Mart spokesman Eric Berger said the 127,300-square-foot Mount Vernon discount store off College Way consistently has strong sales and is exceeding capacity at its current location.
http://www.skagitvalleyherald.com/articles/2005/03/13/news/news01.txt
Wal-Mart wouldn't dismay neighbors
Talks under way: Developer hopes to bring Supercenter to Hamilton Mill Road.
By REBECCA McCARTHY
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 03/14/05
Having a Wal-Mart Supercenter on Hamilton Mill Road next to his subdivision is the least of Troy Brandon's worries. He's more concerned about the 290 townhouses going in across the road and the round-the-clock traffic the residents will generate.
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Camel pokes nose under Wal-Mart tent
by Brien Poffenberger
There is a move underway in Annapolis to impose on businesses the cost of providing health insurance to all Marylanders.
And supporters are making a clever argument. Sponsors and proponents - socially conscious, if misguided - have co-opted the support of cynical commercial interests and are using the language of unfair business practices to achieve their ends.
http://www.herald-mail.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=106775&format=html
Champions Tour Notebook: Wal-Mart extends First Tee Open sponsorship
Plus, the Schwab Cup leader will stand out each week, two stars are out after surgery, and the charity of the year is selected.
By PGA.com news services
03.13.2005 08:49 am (EST)
Wal-Mart has agreed to extend its title sponsor of the Wal-Mart First Tee Open at Pebble Beach through 2007, tournament officials have announced. The second edition of the Champions Tour event that pairs seniors with amateur junior players, will be played Sept. 2-4 on Pebble Beach Golf Links and Del Monte Golf Course.
http://www.pga.com/news/tours/champions/notebook031305.cfm
Krispy Kreme to close Wal-Mart stores
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MAR. 23 4:46 P.M. ET Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. is scrapping its test of bakery stores in Wal-Mart stores.
The beleaguered Winston-Salem, N.C., doughnut maker will close five outlets in Wal-Mart stores around the United States as of Sunday, and the sixth in April, according to a company spokeswoman.
"It was a test, and we've made a decision right now that the concept is not viable, but we're going to continue our great relationship with Wal-Mart with our wholesale business," spokeswoman Amy Hughes said Wednesday.
More than 500 Wal-Mart stores carry doughnuts made in Krispy Kreme's own factory-style stores as part of its wholesale business.
A representative for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said the retailer doesn't comment on relationships with tenants or suppliers.
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D890U7FG2.htm?campaign_id=apn_home_down
Wal-Mart growing globally
By Staff
Home Textiles Today -- 3/23/2005 11:50:00 AM
NEW YORK — Wal-Mart Stores has plans to add 55 million square feet of new space at a cost of $14 billion, executives said during the company’s presentation on Wal-Mart International at the Merrill Lynch Retailing Leaders conference.
According to Jay Fitzsimmons, senior vice president of finance and treasurer, Wal-Mart International currently has a 28.9 percent growth rate, expanding from 10 stores outside the United States in 1993 to 1,603 international stores in 2005. Currently, he said Wal-Mart has 5,708 total stores around the world, 3,702 of them in this country.
"We believe that there are a number of countries we currently operate in where we can grow tremendously," added Fitzsimmons, citing the examples of Brazil and China. Wal-Mart only operates 44 stores in China, but plans to dramatically grow this number.
http://www.hometextilestoday.com/index.asp?layout=story&articleid=CA512558&webzine=htt&publication=htt§ion=Retailing+News
Unions team up to take on Wal-Mart
By ANNE HOWLAND, Ottawa Sun
Two of Canada's largest unions are taking direct aim at Wal-Mart as they prepare to release a study tomorrow on the "abuse" of the right to freedom of association. Freedom of association includes the right to join a union, bargain collectively and withhold services by going on strike.
"Wal-Mart is the biggest employer in the world and has a deplorable track record of respecting workers' rights," James Clancy, national president of the National Union of Public and General Employees, told the Sun yesterday.
http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/OttawaSun/Business/2005/03/23/969679-sun.html
The Daily Star
Sharon overcomes key hurdle to Gaza pullout plan
Israel seals borders for holiday
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on Wednesday headed for victory in his battle to force the budget through Parliament and safeguard his Gaza pullout plan, after sidelining MPs desperate to halt the evacuation. In another development, Israel banned the entry of Palestinians from the West Bank and Gaza during the Jewish state's Purim holiday celebrations this week, despite new peace moves with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=10&categ_id=2&article_id=13681
Arab summit closes steering clear of controversial issues
Delegates endorse rehashed Middle East peace plan but Palestinian and Israeli leaders quickly reject it
Compiled by Daily Star staff
Thursday, March 24, 2005
Arab leaders steered clear of the region's most contentious issues, wrapping up a summit in Algiers Wednesday with a re-hashed Middle East peace plan that Israel and Palestinian groups swiftly rejected. A communique read out at the session said peace was the "strategic option" of Arab countries to settle the conflict with the Jewish state.
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=10&categ_id=2&article_id=13701
Jordan denies anti-Syrian and Iranian remarks
By Agence France Presse (AFP)
Thursday, March 24, 2005
AMMAN: Jordan denied Wednesday reports by Israeli newspapers that King Abdullah II had made stinging attacks against Iran, Syria and Lebanon's Hizbullah movement. That denial was corroborated by a Jewish-American leader before whose organization the king allegedly made the remarks.
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=10&categ_id=2&article_id=13684
Libyan leader grabs Arab summit limelight
Gadhafi calls Palestinians and Israelis 'idiots,' leaving his audience in fits of laughter
Thursday, March 24, 2005
Arab league Summit
ALGIERS: Maverick Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi on Wednesday upstaged the final session of the Arab summit with an unscheduled address describing Israel and the Palestinians as "idiots," leaving his audience in fits of laughter.
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=10&categ_id=2&article_id=13682
Thousands of Yemenis protest against sales tax
Demonstrators say new taxation will put unnecessary burden on people
Thursday, March 24, 2005
The following report was produced by Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN), part of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
SANA: Thousands of citizens and businessmen have been protesting on the streets of several Yemeni cities against a sales tax to be enforced in July 2005. It is part of economic reforms recommended by the World Bank, which locals say will severely affect the purchasing power of the poor. The demonstrations, which took place in various governorates simultaneously, were a public outcry at the 10 percent tax on basic commodities, leaving more than 50 percent of the population economically vulnerable, according to experts.
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=10&categ_id=3&article_id=13688
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