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Originally published March 18, 1999

Israeli FM considers UN resolution on Jerusalem as null and void
Israeli Foreign Minister Ariel Sharon reiterated on Tuesday his government's ambitions in the occupied city of Jerusalem in aiming to tighten the Israeli occupation on the city and thereby defying, once again, the position voiced by the European Union recently, rejecting the annexation measures taken by Israel against the city. Regional, Politics, 3/18/99
EU stand towards Israel's rejection to stances concerning Jerusalem
Charge d'affaires of the European Union mission to Israel has expressed his conviction that Israel's total rejection of the European position which does not consider Jerusalem as a capital for Israel would not lead to tensions between Israel and the European Union, noting that relations between the two sides are improving. Regional, Politics, 3/18/99
Sudanese parties call for delaying states' elections
A dispute erupted between Sudanese parties recorded according to the law of political multiplicity because of the date of the elections for the state parliaments, that the public elections department called to be held in April. Sudan, Politics, 3/18/99
Moroccan-Lebanese business council holds first meeting
The Moroccan-Lebanese business council will hold its first meeting in Morocco this March 24 to review ways of enhancing economic partnership and rev up trade exchange between the two Arab countries. Morocco, Economics, 3/18/99
Moroccan and Tunisian economic operators resolve to increase trade
It was also agreed to promote the movement of capital, speed up the ratification of the non-double taxation agreement, and consolidate cooperation in the exchange of expertise and information on business opportunities in both countries. Morocco, Economics, 3/18/99

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