Oct 20, 2000

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has concluded that none of the portsin the Persian Gulf region is safe for its naval ships.

Oct 26, 2000

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Syria has demanded that its Lebanese Christian supportersjoin the new government being formed by the nation's new prime minister,Rafik Hariri.

Jul 04, 2001

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey's military has been struck by another disagreementwith the United States over the transfer of defense technology.

Jul 05, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iranian President Mohammed Khatami, who won a landslidevictory last month, plans to replace his defense minister despite oppositionfrom the ruling Islamic clergy.