Aug 25, 2000

LONDON [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia launches its first two satellites from aCentral Asian space center.

Oct 03, 2000

MOSCOW [MENL] -- Russia has successfully launched a U.S. communicationssatellite as Moscow accelerates its satellite booster program.

Jul 19, 2001

ATHENS [MENL] -- A German consortium has submitted a $130 million bidfor Greece's premier naval manufacturer.

Jul 27, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States hopes to complete missile defensecooperation accords with its allies in the Middle East and Asia over thenext year.