Oct 16, 2000

GAZA [MENL] -- The Palestinian Authority has rearrested Hamas militantsfreed only last week during the mini-war with Israel.

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.

Jun 29, 2001

JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Israel and the Palestinian Authority have agreed to aU.S.-brokered timetable to implement the recommendations of the commissionheaded by formerU.S. Senator George Mitchell.

Jul 03, 2001

CAIRO [MENL] -- Egypt is preparing to roll out its first advanced jettrainer in a $345 million joint project with China.