Nov 26, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iraq seeks a military solution to British and U.S. patrolsof the no-fly zones in the south and north.

Nov 27, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Hizbullah is said to be demonstrating edginess amidreports that Iran has quietly agreed to reduce support to the Shi'iteinsurgency group.

Jan 14, 2002

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has signed a contract to upgrade its fleet of 162Leopard main battle tanks.

Jan 21, 2002

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey and the United States have agreed on the contractorsfor a mission computer in a helicopter coproduction program.