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Originally published September 16, 1999

Fighting erupts in southern Sudan
A Sudanese military spokesman on Wednesday said that Sudanese forces deterred during the two past days an attack carried out by the southern rebel movement led by John Garang. Sudan, Politics, 9/16/99
Palestinian resentment for Barak's campaign to exclude Jerusalem from permanent settlement
The Palestinian Authority expressed its resentment toward the declarations made by Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak regarding the future of occupied Jerusalem and the intensive campaign he is launching to exclude it from the permanent settlement with the Palestinians. Palestine, Politics, 9/16/99
Three kidnapped Sudanese teachers released in Yemen
It was announced in Khartoum on Wednesday that three Sudanese teachers were kidnapped in Yemen. The kidnappers released al-Ghazali Dafa Allah, Abdullah Hassan Fadel al-Moula and Saleh Suleiman, who were held by one of the Yemeni tribes in Soudah province in the province of Maareb just four days ago. Yemen, Politics, 9/16/99
Israel permits the return of Abu Ali Mustafa
Israeli Radio said on Wednesday that Israel has permitted the return of Abu All Mustafa, the assistant secretary general of the opposition People's Front for the Liberation of Palestine, led by George Habash, to the Palestinian territories. Palestine, Politics, 9/16/99
Death of Sudanese rebel leader confirmed
One of the rebels in southern Sudan, Kerobino Kawanin, was killed following a confrontation between warring groups in the southern part of the country. Kawanin's family confirmed his death on Wednesday. Sudan, Politics, 9/16/99
World Bank launches HIV/AIDS control plan
The World Bank has launched lately a HIV/AIDS control to contain the alarming devastation of AIDS in Africa. Regional, Health, 9/16/99

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