Nov 29, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States appears to have ended or sharplyreduced Iraq's massive smuggling of oil to Egypt in violation of UnitedNations sanctions.

Dec 17, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has selected Djibouti and Qatar, toreplace U.S. military facilities in Saudi Arabia.

Jan 15, 2003

CAIRO [MENL] -- Yemen is said to be hesitating in launching a majorU.S.-directed attack on Al Qaida.

Jan 05, 2004

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran is considering forging energy cooperation withDjibouti.