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Originally published November 1, 1999

Mauritania defends its relations with Israel
Mauritania rejected foreign and local criticism against its decision to establishg complete diplomatic relations with Israel. Minister of Communications and government spokesman Rachid Ould Saleh said in a press conference yesterday that, "The decision is based on a joint Arab strategy." Mauritania, Politics, 11/1/99
Ould Daddah against rapprochement between Mauritania and Israel
The chairman of the federation of the Mauritania's opposition Union of Democratic Forces-New Era, Ahmad Ould Daddah, on Saturday in Nouakchott opposed the Mauritanian - Israeli rapprochement and described this act as "a treason and an act which is in contradiction with the national, Arab, African and Islamic will." Mauritania, Politics, 11/1/99
Islamic bank finances Yemeni projects
Yemen agreed with the Islamic Development Bank today on financing upcoming educational, technical and social projects. Yemen, Economics, 11/1/99
Spain authorizes entry of 1,000 Moroccan seasonal workers
The Spanish government has decided to authorize the entry of around 1,000 Moroccan seasonal workers for a nine-month period under an agreement signed by the two countries, reports Spanish news agency "EFE." Morocco, Economics, 11/1/99
Second women's international forum meets Nov 3-8 in Casablanca
The Bouregreg Association organizes Nov 3-8 in Casablanca the second Women's International Forum on the promotion of women's contribution to economic development. Morocco, Economics, 11/1/99
Beirut hosts international conference on Jerusalem
The Lebanese capital city of Beirut plays host Nov. 8-11 to an international conference on the geopolitical and human dimensions of the holy city of Jerusalem (Al-Quds). Regional, Politics, 11/1/99
Acts of violence in Algeria
The Algerian daily al-Khabar said on Sunday that two policemen were killed by the armed group in Baghlia district in Boumerdes province. Algeria, Local, 11/1/99
Morocco will host 2003 World Youth Congress
Morocco was unanimously selected Friday to play host to the 2003 World Youth Congress (WYC) by participants to WYC for the millennium, which wound up works in Hawaii. Morocco, Politics, 11/1/99
Rabat hosts second aerobics and fitness festival
The second festival of aerobics and fitness sports opened in Rabat Friday under the honorary leadership of Princess Lalla Meryem (sister to King Mohammed VI). Morocco, Sports, 11/1/99

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