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Originally published February 25, 1999

Israel continues aggressions against south Lebanon
Lebanese security sources said the Israeli bombardment targeted the towns and areas of al-Sawannah, Majdal Suloum, al-Jemejmieh, Toulin, al-Ghandouriyah, Qaladya and al-Qeseya valley. Lebanon, Military, 2/25/99
Bulgaria cancels entry visa requirement for Qataris
Qatar's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that Qataris who desire to travel to Bulgaria can do so without having an entry visa. Qatar, Politics, 2/25/99
Twinning agreement between universities of Aleppo and Kuwait
The faculty of law at the Aleppo University in Syria has signed a renewable five year twinning agreement with the faculty of law in Kuwait. The agreement was signed by the two universities' presidents. Syria, Education, 2/25/99
Lebanese president confers with US ambassador, UNIFIL chief
Lebanese President Emile Lahoud met on Wednesday with the US ambassador in Beirut, David Satterfield. Lebanon, Politics, 2/25/99
Natenyahu to visit Jordan on Sunday
A high-ranking Jordanian official said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to visit Amman on Sunday to hold talks with Jordan's King Abdullah II. Jordan, Politics, 2/25/99
USA supports UN efforts to hold referendum in Sahara
The United States of America supports efforts of the United Nations Organization to hold a referendum in the Sahara, said Martin Indyk, US under-secretary for the middle East. Morocco, Politics, 2/25/99
Confrontations continue between Eritrea, Ethiopia
Eritrean radio said on Wednesday that fierce battles are still taking place between Eritrean and Ethiopian forces in a vast area of the western front of the borders between the two countries. Eritrea, Military, 2/25/99
Egypt and Cyprus to boost commercial cooperation
Egyptian Prime Minister Kamal El-Ganzoury met yesterday with Cypriot Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism Nicos Rolandis, as the two sides agreed on endorsing a protocol for commercial cooperation. Egypt, Economics, 2/25/99
Moroccan foreign minister in Argentina
Moroccan minister of foreign affairs and cooperation Abdellatif Filali paid an official visit to Argentina this February 21-23, first leg of a Latin American tour that will also lead him to Brazil and Paraguay. Morocco, Politics, 2/25/99
International union for terrorism victims holds constituent symposium in Algeria
The works of the symposium for the international union of victims of terrorism's constituent organizations began yesterday in Algeria, in which representatives of these organizations in Spain, Ireland, Italy, and France and representatives of five Algerian organizations for the families of terrorism victims will attend. Regional, Politics, 2/25/99
Jordanian foreign minister: Jordan is open on peace with Israel
Jordanian Foreign Minister Abd al-Ilah al-Khatib told al-Ahram weekly newspaper today that Jordanian policy is steadfast on the Arab and international levels following the death of King Hussein last month. Jordan, Politics, 2/25/99
Jordanian King confers with Arab investors
King Abdullah of Jordan met on Wednesday in Amman with several Arab investors and members of the Jordanian al-Iskan (housing) Bank council, who represent Arab and Islamic countries. Jordan, Economics, 2/25/99
Iraq calls for halting Turkish incursions
Iraq on Wednesday asked the UN to intervene to halt the Turkish attacks on the northern part of the country as well as for an immediate withdrawal of the invading Turkish troops. Iraq, Politics, 2/25/99
Cairo hosts Arab information experts' meeting
A team of Arab information experts discussed in a two-day meeting at the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo means of creating a "hotline" for exchanging information and informatics between the Arab states. Regional, Science, 2/25/99
Morocco to build 1,500 km of highways by year 2010
Morocco, which is building annually 100 Km of highways, will have by year 2010 a 1500 km long motoryway network Morocco, Economics, 2/25/99
Morocco and USA to enhance cooperation in water and forest management
Ways of boosting Morocco-USA partnership in matters of water and forests were reviewed lately here at a meeting between Moroccan minister in charge of Forests, Said Chbaatou and American ambassador to Morocco, Edwards Gabriel. Morocco, Environment, 2/25/99
Morocco hosts meeting of African countries bordering the Atlantic
The exchange of experiences in fish farming and processing, the improvement of seamen skills and coordination between African fish professionals will also be tackled during the encounter. North Africa, Politics, 2/25/99
Moroccans participate in Palestinian forum in Ariha
Three Moroccan university professors are participating in a forum on women's creativity organised in Ariha, Palestine, this February 25-28. Regional, Culture, 2/25/99
Canada's general governor starts three-day state visit to Morocco Morocco, Politics, 2/25/99
NATO member-countries and south mediterranean countries meet in Spain
Morocco is taking part this Thursday and Friday in a conference on the future of the NATO Mediterranean initiative opened by Spanish prime minister, Jose Maria Aznar and NATO's secretary general, Javier Solana. Morocco, Politics, 2/25/99

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