Aug 12, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Northrop Grumman has decided to suspend a takeover ofthe Newport News Shipbuilding Inc.

Oct 03, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Oman has signed a contract for oil and gas exploration.

Oct 08, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States plans to send Egypt engines for itsM1A1 tank.

Oct 21, 2001

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey is under increasing pressure to join a EuropeanUnion military force.