Nov 20, 2002

AMMAN [MENL] -- Jordan plans to conclude a competition in January to createan oil link between the kingdom and its eastern neighbor Iraq.

Nov 18, 2002

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Oman's military has reported progress in developing allof its services through the use of trained manpower and advanced defenseplatforms.

Nov 17, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States is bracing for an imminent attack byAl Qaida or allied groups in the wake of the execution of a Pakistaninational.

Nov 15, 2002

LONDON [MENL] -- Britain has warned its nationals that they could be underthreat in the Persian Gulf region.