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Originally published August 12, 1999

Turkish - Iranian negotiations extended
The Turkish - Iranian negotiations continued for the third consecutive day after the failure of the two sides to reach an agreement regarding a joint note aimed at improving border cooperation. Iran, Politics, 8/12/99
Security talks between Iran and Turkey
the Chairman of the Iranian delegation, taking part in the sixth meeting of the Joint higher security committee between Iran and Turkey Ghulam Hussein Balandian has described his talks with the Turkish side in Ankara as positive. Iran, Politics, 8/12/99
98 injuries in Egyptian governorates during eclipse
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Housing announced yesterday evening that the number of injuries caused during the solar eclipse amounted to 98 who sought treatment from hospitals and ophthalmologists in the Egyptian governorates. Egypt, Health, 8/12/99
Iraq: US, Britain attack sites near eclipse observers
The Iraqi News Agency reported that US and British warplanes on Tuesday bombed the Deer Matti area in Mosul, where correspondents of satellite television channels were preparing to monitor Wednesday's total solar eclipse. Iraq, Military, 8/12/99
Morocco's El-Guerrouj Confirms Supremacy on 1500 m
Morocco's paramount world track and field star, Hicham El-Guerrouj, on Wednesday confirmed his supremacy in the 1500 m, following a brilliant win in the IAAF Golden League meeting of Zurich. Morocco, Sports, 8/12/99