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Originally published March 23, 2000

Euro-Mediterranean conference on women in Brussels
A Euro-Mediterranean conference on women will be held March 24-25 in Brussels to assess the emergencies regarding the economic development of women in the Mediterranean region. Regional, Politics, 3/23/2000
More small farmers have their debt written off
The Moroccan agriculture department on Wednesday announced that a new group of some 120,000 small farmers will have their debts written off as part of the government's moves to counter the adverse effects of drought, currently hitting Morocco. Morocco, Politics, 3/23/2000
Lebanon: 30 Million euros for Lebanese hotels
A loan of 30 million euros presented from the European Investment Bank to the Lebanese government started being carried out in Beirut to develop the Lebanese hotels. Lebanon, Economics, 3/23/2000
Study on the adverse impact of al-Qat in Yemen
A study prepared by heart-surgery doctor at Sanaa University, Ahmad al-Mitrib, proved the consequences of chewing Qat, a widespread habit among Yemenis. The study said that chewing this plant causes heart-attacks. Yemen, Health, 3/23/2000
Moroccan forests faring well, minister
Moroccan forests are relatively faring well, the Moroccan water and forests minister said. Morocco, Environment, 3/23/2000
Nigeria signs aid agreements with EU
Nigeria Wednesday signed three development funding agreements worth some 32.8 million euros with the European Union, signalling the restoration of development assistance suspended during the last five years of military rule in the country. Regional, Economics, 3/23/2000
Tunis: Meetings for combating crime on the Internet Regional, Politics, 3/23/2000

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