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.

Jan 29, 2002

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- France and Qatar have launched a joint exercise of theirair forces.

Nov 10, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Yemen is being avoided by shipping companies in wake ofthe Oct. 6 attack on the French oil tanker Limburg.

Nov 19, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Yemen has relayed the rights to its air space andterritorial waters to the United States.