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Originally published December 16, 1999

Telephone lines established between Israel and Indonesia
The Israeli Foreign Ministry on Tuesday evening announced the establishment of a direct international telephone line that permits contacts between Israel and Indonesia in both directions. Israel, Economics, 12/16/99
UAE's state oil company wants to invest in Indonesia
Emirates General Petroleum Corporation, the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) state oil company, plans to invest in the integrated economic development zone of the Indonesian region of Sabang, Indonesian news agency ANTARA said, quoting a local official. United Arab Emirates, Business, 12/16/99
Morocco's privatization plans attract international interest
Morocco's privatization program, formally begun in 1993, is expected to bring in at least $3 billion over the next three to five years, wrote the Washington Post. Morocco, Economics, 12/16/99
Morocco seeks NASA assistance to contain drought
Morocco is working on an emergency drought control program using sophisticated satellite and space technologies of NASA to enable the country better control its natural resources, the Moroccan agriculture minister told The Washington Post. Morocco, Agriculture, 12/16/99
US, Turkey, Israel carry out joint naval exercises
Israeli, Turkish and US joint naval exercises started on Wednesday in the Mediterranean waters off the Turkish coasts. Israel, Military, 12/16/99
US announces initiatives to promote energy investment in Africa
US Energy Secretary Bill Richardson has announced a number of US initiatives aimed at promoting investment in Africa's energy sector and enhancing the continent's capacities in that area. Regional, Economics, 12/16/99
Eight Reciters in International Quranic Competition in Malaysia
Eight reciters including three women took part on the second day of the 41st International Quranic Reciters Assembly at here Wednesday, Malaysian news agency BERNAMA said. Regional, Religion, 12/16/99

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