Mar 27, 2003

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Israel's government, struck by a severe budget crisis,has turned away from local suppliers and issued an order for thousands ofbullet-proof vests from the United States.

Mar 26, 2003

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. Congress will again consider legislation toimpose sanctions on Syria.

Mar 26, 2003

NICOSIA [MENL] -- The Republic of Cyprus has been placed on high alert forthe prospect of Iraqi attacks on civilian or military installations on theisland.

Mar 26, 2003

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration has requested billions ofdollars in emergency aid for U.S. allies in the Middle East.