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Originally published March 4, 1999

Arab health ministers voice backing for Lebanon
The council of the Arab health ministers has voiced its full backing and support for the Lebanese people, government and resistance forces against the Israeli occupation. Regional, Politics, 3/4/99
Hizbullah Secretary confers with Russian ambassador in Beirut
The secretary general of the Hizbullah Party, Hassan Nasrullah, on Wednesday received the Russian ambassador to Lebanon. During the meeting, talks dealt with latest developments in south Lebanon and its western Bekaa in light of Israeli threats. Lebanon, Politics, 3/4/99
Continued Israeli aggressions against south Lebanon
Israeli heavy artillery late on Tuesday night bombarded the surroundings of the Dulafa and Luci farms in the western Bekaa. Lebanon, Military, 3/4/99
April Understanding committee hold emergency session
The April Understanding Monitoring Committee on Wednesday at dawn concluded its emergency meeting by calling upon all sides concerned to abide by the provisions of the understanding. Lebanon, Politics, 3/4/99
Jordanian flag hoisted in Kuwait
Jordanian Foreign Minister Abd al-Ilah al-Khatib on Wednesday hoisted the Jordanian flag in front of Safir International Hotel in the Kuwaiti capital to mark the resumption of full diplomatic relations between Jordan and Kuwait, ceased following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990. Jordan, Politics, 3/4/99
Lebanon - EU meet on association agreement
Lebanese -European Union talks were held on Wednesday at the Lebanese Finance Ministry's headquarters to eliminate obstacles impeding the signing of a new Lebanese - EU Association agreement. Lebanon, Politics, 3/4/99
US petroleum company threatens to freeze its activities in Yemen
Yemeni official sources said an American company, whose name he did not mention, working in the field of petroleum in Yemen threatened to freeze its activities in Yemen if the necessary security protection is not available for its workers and establishments. Yemen, Politics, 3/4/99
U.N. counts on Morocco's attachment to U.N. world peace mission, Annan says
"I know I can continue to count on Morocco's attachment to our world mission of peace in the richest sense of this term," United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan said. Morocco, Politics, 3/4/99
Moroccan and South African associations sign partnership agreement
A Moroccan association and a South African company signed in Marrakesh Tuesday a partnership agreement on the promotion of the second International Forum on Women to be held next November in Casablanca. Morocco, Economics, 3/4/99
Germany grants 100 million marks to Palestinians
Germany has decided to grant 100-million-marks worth of development aid to the Palestinian self-ruled areas, it was officially announced on Wednesday. Palestine, Economics, 3/4/99
Scores of persons injured in explosion of gunpowder destined for Fantasia Games
More than 20 Moroccans have been injured in the explosion of 14 kg of gunpowder destined for the Fantasia Games. Morocco, Local, 3/4/99

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