Aug 17, 2000

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has replaced numerous senior officers in what appearsto be a purge of supporters of reformist President Mohammed Khatami.

Jul 09, 2001

AMMAN [MENL] -- Despite repeated verbal support, the European Unioncontinues to withhold aid pledged to the Palestinians.

Jul 16, 2001

LONDON [MENL] -- Yugoslavia is lobbying the Middle East for clients andcooperation.

Jul 31, 2001

AMMAN [MENL] -- Jordan has imposed new visa restrictions on Lebanesenationals in the wake of several attempts by Hizbullah to smuggle weaponsthrough the Hashemite kingdom to the Palestinian Authority.