Dec 20, 2002
WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Gulf Cooperation Council states are said to havequietly urged the United States to launch a war against Iraq.
CAIRO [MENL] -- Egypt hopes to obtain scientific and technical help fromUkraine for a satellite project in the North African state.
MOSCOW [MENL] -- Despite increased United Nations monitoring, Russia'sstate-owned arms export agency continues to operate in Iraq.
Dec 19, 2002
WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States plans to offer modifications for theF-16 multi-role fighter to Middle East clients.