Dec 03, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration is engaged in a debate over theneed to form an alliance as part of any effort to topple the regime of IraqiPresident Saddam Hussein.

Oct 05, 2001

LONDON [MENL] -- The OPEC oil cartel is said to be alarmed by the droppingprice of oil.

Jul 31, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Bahrain and Britain are said to have completed asuccessful effort to expand relations.

Jul 25, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Kuwait and the United States have resumed their dialogueover expanding military cooperation.