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Originally published August 10, 1999

Two bombs explode in Algeria
The security situation in Algeria is currently witnessing a new aggravation, with the renewal of explosions and assassinations, as two bombs exploded in the Algerian capital, Algiers, at time when Algeria is getting ready to hold a public referendum on the law for civil reconciliation, according to which Algerian President Abedlaziz Bouteflika aims at restoring peace in the country. Algeria, Local, 8/10/99
Ethiopia asks for explanations of OAU peace plan
Ethiopia has asked the Organization of the African Unity for explanations concerning technical measures for the peace plan with Eritrea. Ethiopia, Politics, 8/10/99
Morocco officially submits bid to host soccer World Cup in 2006
Morocco officially submitted on Monday its bid to host the soccer World Cup in 2006. Morocco, Sports, 8/10/99
Pakistani group denies releasing statement on meeting with Bin Laden
A Pakistani group calling itself Mujahidi al-Bader on Sunday that denied that it had released a statement saying that one of its leaders had met in Afghanistan with Osama Bin Laden last Friday. Regional, Politics, 8/10/99
Morocco to computerize sports lottery at $18 million
The Moroccan sports lottery company has concluded a $18 million (180-million dirham) partnership accord with US GTECH Corporation, for the computerization of sports lottery in Morocco. Morocco, Business, 8/10/99
A cruise for peace in the Mediterranean
The cruise sponsors said the major purpose of the trip is to promote a peace culture in the Mediterranean and to enable these youths from 23 countries to contribute to restoring peace in the region and to convey a message of peace to all Mediterranean countries. Regional, Politics, 8/10/99
FAO says 10 million Africans need food
Nearly 10 million people in sub-Saharan Africa need emergency food assistance, according to a report released Monday by FAO. Regional, Politics, 8/10/99
Solar eclipse not to affect aviation in Egypt
The Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority said today that aviation will not be affected by tomorrow's solar eclipse. Egypt, Science, 8/10/99

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