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Originally published November 9, 1999

Khartoum to host meetings of Nile Basin water ministers Regional, Politics, 11/9/99
Jordan express understanding to Mauritania's establishment of diplomatic relations with Israel
Jordanian Foreign Minister Abdul al-Illah al-Khatib said Jordan understands Mauritania's decision to establish diplomatic relations with Israel, expressing Jordan's appreciation for Mauritania's support for the peace process in the Middle East. Jordan, Politics, 11/9/99
Emirates airlines increase Dubai-Jakarta flights
The recovery in Indonesian political and economic sectors has encouraged Emirates airlines to increase its flights on its Dubai-Jakarta route from three to four times a week, Indonesian news agency ANTARA reported. United Arab Emirates, Business, 11/9/99
Spanish MPs appreciate King Mohammed's moves to consolidate democracy
The decisions made by King Mohammed VI to consolidate democracy, human rights and social justice are highly appreciated by all Spanish parliamentarians, said speaker of the Spanish Congress of deputies (lower house), Federico Trillo Sijueroa. Morocco, Politics, 11/9/99
First black box recovered in EgyptAir crash
The flight data recorder from EgyptAir flight 990 was recovered today, raising hopes that it will hold data that will help explain what caused the flight to crash on October 31 in the Atlantic Ocean. Egypt, Local, 11/9/99
Israel intends to make three explosions in the Dead Sea Jordan, Politics, 11/9/99