Jul 30, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United Nations launches the first step in thereduction of troops along the Israeli-Lebanese border.

Oct 08, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Several Gulf Cooperation Council states have invested insecurity procurement amid concerns of a terrorist backlash in the region.

Nov 15, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- The United Nations is sharply reducing its peacekeepingforce in Lebanon amid increasing tension in the south.

Dec 13, 2001

RAMALLAH [MENL] -- Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has gone into hiding.