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Originally published July 1, 2000

Yemen launchs campaign to fight kidnappings of foreigners
The Yemeni security forces arrested tens of the suspects involved in kidnapping the foreigners in Yemen. Yemen, Politics, 7/1/2000
Morocco's phone operator reaches one million gsm subscribers
Morocco's phone operator "Maroc Telecom" announced on Thursday it has recorded its first one millionth mobile subscriber. Morocco, Business, 7/1/2000
Lebanon deny US accusation on money laundering
In a report by the US, Lebanon was placed by the US on a list of countries that are uncooperative in combating money laundering efforts. Lebanon, Economics, 7/1/2000
Moroccan ports post record traffic volume in 1999
Morocco's ports recorded in 1999 a record traffic of 52.9 million tons, an increase by 9.7% compared to 1998, and a turnover of $ 197.7 million. Morocco, Economics, 7/1/2000
Some 70 Moroccan women get seasonal jobs in Spain
Some 70 Moroccan women were hired as seasonal workers in Spanish fruit sector, under an agreement signed in 1997 between the Moroccan and Spanish governments. Morocco, Economics, 7/1/2000
Moroccan athletes win rome's 3,000 m steeple chase and the women's 400 m hurdles
Moroccan athletes Nezha Bidouane and Brahim Boulami won on Friday the Rome's Golden Gala Meet respectively in the women's 300 m hurdles and the men's 400 m hurdles. Morocco, Sports, 7/1/2000