Aug 17, 2000

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Clinton administration has approved the sale ofadditional military equipment to Gulf states.

Jul 09, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Kuwait and Japan have launched talks to facilitate ajoint venture for the exploration of offshore oil.

Aug 08, 2001

ATHENS [MENL] -- Greece plans to exercise an option to buy additional F-16warplanes from the United States.

Oct 26, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran and Syria have improved cooperation in the field ofenergy.