Jan 30, 2003

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The U.S. Fifth Fleet has deployed sea lions to helpdetect and defuse Iraqi mines meant for U.S. naval vessels operatingaround the Gulf.

Jan 27, 2003

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Bahrain says the United States has deployed a PAC-2missile defense battery to protect the kingdom.

Jan 19, 2003

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Anti-U.S. protests have resumed in Bahrain withthousands of people calling for an end to the American military presence inthe kingdom.

Jan 15, 2003

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Bahrain has pledged to increase military cooperationwith Kuwait and help protect the sheikdom from any Iraqi attack.