Oct 28, 2005

LONDON [MENL] -- South Africa has sought to trade military equipment forcrude oil as part of expanded trade with the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Sep 16, 2005

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has decided to freeze the assets of aJordanian linked to Al Qaida who financed Egyptian insurgents in Europe.

Mar 25, 2005

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Turkey has signaled its readiness to allow U.S. use ofthe Incerlik air force base as a hub for American military operations.

Jan 11, 2005

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- A new U.S.-financed study has reported significant Palestinian emigration as well as a sharp drop in the birthrate over the last seven years.