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Originally published April 28, 1999

OIC supports raids against Yugoslavia
The Organization of the Islamic Conference confirmed yesterday its complete support for the measures taken by NATO to confront the Serb attacks on Kosovar Moslems. Regional, Politics, 4/28/99
Morocco calls for transparency in future stages of Sahara referendum process
the Moroccan delegation, led by permanent representative to the U.N. Ahmed Snoussi, expressed reserves on some items related to the unfolding of the various stages of the referendum process, especially regarding the appeals of applicants who have already been identified, a source close to the Moroccan mission to the U.N. said. Morocco, Politics, 4/28/99
Organization of Arab cities meets in Morocco
The inaugural session was marked by addresses made by several Arab mayors and Morocan interior minister, Driss Basri, who hailed on the occasion the progress made by Arab cities to preserve their architectural authenticity and improve management of their local affairs. Regional, Politics, 4/28/99
Some 3,500 jobless graduates peacefully march in Rabat
Some 3,500 Moroccan jobless graduates marched on Monday through the streets of downtown Rabat to ask for jobs and protest the government's inaction. Morocco, Economics, 4/28/99
Briton and three french nationals sentenced for drug offenses
The drug was concealed in his lorry ladden with ready-to- wear garments destined to a British company. The court also fined the Briton around $25,000 and confiscated his vehicle. Morocco, Judicial, 4/28/99
Jordanian Parliament commends king's efforts
Speaker of the Jordanian Parliament, Abdul Hadi al-Majah, has asserted the backing and support of the parliament for all initiatives and moves carried out by Jordan's King Abdullah Bin Hussein in the Arab and international arenas. Jordan, Politics, 4/28/99
Ethiopian message to Gaddafi
Libyan leader Col. Moammar Gaddafi on Monday received a message from Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi pertaining to the current conditions in Africa, especially the border disputes between Ethiopia and Eritrea. Libya, Politics, 4/28/99
Amman's people's conference in defense of Jerusalem
The general secretariat for the people's conference in defense of Jerusalem has expressed its concern over the grave conditions in the Palestinian territories, especially in the city of Jerusalem which the secretariat said has been undergone a new campaign of Judaization and distortion of its Arab Islamic identity. Regional, Politics, 4/28/99
Palestinian refugee host countries meet in Amman
Representatives of the Palestinian refugees' host countries, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Egypt, held a meeting on Tuesday in Amman to coordinate stances toward the unofficial meeting which will be held today in Amman for the Palestinian refugees' donor and host countries. Palestine, Politics, 4/28/99
Report: Mujahidin Khalq movement denies helping Iraqi security Iraq, Politics, 4/28/99
GCC media officials meet in Riyadh
The sixth meeting of foreign medial officials in the Gulf Cooperation Council member states started on Tuesday at GCC headquarters in Riyadh to discuss several topics pertinent to their common foreign media policy. Gulf, Politics, 4/28/99
Morocco officially bids to host world cup 2006
Morocco has officially made its bid to host the 2006 World Cup, sources from the Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced. Morocco, Sports, 4/28/99
Morocco earmarks over $ 1 bln for water projects
Morocco has set up a program to supply drinking water to 85 % of the rural inhabitants by year 2000, a Moroccan cabinet member told on Tuesday the chamber of advisors. Morocco, Economics, 4/28/99
Mediterranean Group of NATO Assembly In Morocco
The Assembly is completely independent of NATO but constitutes a link between national parliaments and the Alliance which encourages governments to take Alliance concerns into account when framing national legislation. It also acts as a permanent reminder that intergovernmental decisions reached within NATO are ultimately dependent on political endorsement in accordance with the due constitutional process of democratically elected parliaments. Regional, Politics, 4/28/99

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