Jul 29, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration has discussed what officialsassert is renewed Chinese missile exports to the Middle East.

Nov 11, 2001

AMMAN [MENL] -- Jordan is considering the deployment of troops in theU.S.-led war in Afghanistan.

Dec 21, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Qatar is preparing to launch a multi-billion dollarcontract that will ensure the supply of natural gas to supply many of itsGulf Arab neighbors.

Jan 09, 2002

ANKARA [MENL] -- Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is pressing Kurdish leadersto approve the entry of government troops into the autonomous area ofnorthernIraq.