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Originally published July 4, 2000

Acts of violence continue in Algeria
The armed groups in Algeria committed a new crime in Algiers when it killed 8 citizens and wounded other three in al-Daryoush district of Bu Arafeh town in al-Bleida province. Algeria, Politics, 7/4/2000
Islamic development bank finances northern highway section
The Islamic development bank (IDB) will extend Morocco $ 37.55 million to finance the construction of Sidi El Yamani-Asilah highway section, a release of Jeddah-based IDB said. Morocco, Economics, 7/4/2000
Hewlet foundation donates $ 300,000 to population and development partners
The Hewlett foundation will donate $300,000 to Moroccan "population and development partners" to support south-south initiatives in the field of reproductive health especially in matters of research, documentation and training. Morocco, Economics, 7/4/2000
Two European drug dealers get 10-year jail terms
The Tangier first instance court sentenced two European drug dealers to 10 years in jail each. Morocco, Local, 7/4/2000
90,373 candidates pass 1999-2000 Baccalaureate Exams in Morocco
The number of successful candidates in the Baccalaureate exams for the school year 1999/2000 reached 90,373 (out of 140.045 present candidates) compared to 78,800 last year, said the Moroccan department for secondary and technical education. Morocco, Education, 7/4/2000