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Originally published July 30, 1999

Israeli attacks continue in south Lebanon
The Israeli occupation forces in south Lebanon yesterday attacked the villages of Majdal Salim, Khirbet Silem, Jmayjmeh, Souaneh, and Kaysieyeh in the central sector of south Lebanon, as well as Majdal Zoun in the western sector, causing material damages, the Lebanon National News Agency said. Lebanon, Military, 7/30/99
Moroccan premier meets economic operators
Moroccan Premier Abderrahmane Youssoufi held a meeting in Rabat on Wednesday with Morocco's economic operators to discuss ways of boosting the Moroccan economy, enhancing its competitiveness and attracting more foreign investment. Morocco, Economics, 7/30/99
Barak heads to Moscow
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak is due visit Moscow on August 2 for a one-day working visit to discuss cooperation between Russia and Israel. Israel, Politics, 7/30/99
World Bank approves $440 million loans to Morocco in 1999
The World Bank approved a total of $ 440 million to support six development projects in Morocco during fiscal year 1999, a World Bank statement said on Wednesday. Morocco, Economics, 7/30/99
UNESCO chief concerned by racist attacks in Spain
UNESCO Director-General Federico Mayor on Tuesday expressed concern over racist attacks waged against mosques and other buildings inhabited by Moroccan and Gambian immigrants in northeastern Spain. Morocco, Politics, 7/30/99