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Originally published March 2, 1999

Syrian PNF hails Lebanese resistance, reviews Middle East developments
The Syrian Progressive National Front held a meeting on Monday night in Damascus, chaired by Syrian Vice President Muhammad Zuheir Masharqa where Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa gave a comprehensive political report dealing with issues relating to Arab, regional and international conditions Syria, Politics, 3/2/99
Report: Netanyahu studies Sharon's plan to strike Lebanon
The Israeli daily Maariv reported on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will decide within the coming days whether he will act in accordance with a plan set out by Israeli Foreign Minister Ariel Sharon on Lebanon. Lebanon, Politics, 3/2/99
Moroccan human rights minister meets head of international migration organization
Moroccan Human Rights Minister Mohamed Aujjar met in Rabat on Monday with the general director of the International Organization of Migration (IOM), Brunson McKinley. Morocco, Politics, 3/2/99
Mediterranean cinema festival of Tetuan to be held April 2-9
To mark the 10th anniversary of the festival, organizers have decided to hold a competition for feature and short movies. The winners will get prizes ranging between 70,000 dh and 25,000 dh. Regional, Culture, 3/2/99
Jordan wishes to benefit from Morocco's administrative experience
Jordan voiced a wish to benefit from Morocco's experience in administrative fields. Jordan, Politics, 3/2/99
US for a peace-loving Iraq
The Turkish daily Joumhureyet said on Monday that the American diplomat at the US embassy in Ankara, Frank Ricciardone, has expressed the desire of the United States to see a new Iraq, "stable and peace loving." Iraq, Politics, 3/2/99
Solidarity rally with Iraq condemns Arab official stances
The Arab solidarity rally with Iraq has condemned at the conclusion of its works the Arab official stances which constitute a cover for the US and Zionism to continue their aggressions against Iraq and the continuation of sanctions on Iraq. Iraq, Politics, 3/2/99
Bahraini Emir confers with Sudanese, German officials
the Sudanese minister said conditions in his country are heading towards stability after the issuance of the permanent constitution, for Sudan which will enhance constitutional conditions in the country. The Sudanese minister added that economic conditions are getting better as the country is preparing to export oil. Bahrain, Politics, 3/2/99
Experts to discuss issues on Islam and ecology in Indonesia
A number of foreign Islamic experts are scheduled to discuss environmental issues in a meeting "Islam and Ecology," here on March 11 Regional, Religion, 3/2/99
Faisal's international prize to be awarded today
Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz will attend the celebration on behalf of King Fahd and hand over the prizes to eight Arab and foreign personalities who submitted research in the fields of the service of Islam, Arab literature, Islamic studies, medicine and sciences. Regional, Culture, 3/2/99
British minister starts Gulf tour
British Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Derek Fatchett will arrive today at Muscat for a two-day visit, during which he will meet with Oman's Sultan Qaboos and Omani officials. Gulf, Politics, 3/2/99

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