Dec 03, 2001

CAIRO [MENL] -- Yemen has launched an $895 million project to build an oilrefinery.

Dec 04, 2001

CAIRO [MENL] -- Egypt has moved ahead with a major energy project financedby Arab investment.

Dec 06, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Syria has discussed with European states cooperation inpeacekeeping duties.

Dec 09, 2001

ATHENS [MENL] -- Greece and Russia have signed six accords, including one onsecurity, and discussed the prospect of new arms deals.