SAUDIS NO LONGER RULE OUT HELPING U.S. AGAINST IRAQ

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia appears to have shifted its position andno longer rules out the prospect of cooperation in any U.S.-led war againstIraq. U.S. officials said Saudi officials have agreed to examine any U.S.request to allow the kingdom's air space and bases for an attack on Iraq.Until now, officials said, Riyad has refused to consider any participationin a war against Iraq.