Nov 27, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Lebanon is losing its promise as a marketing hub forWestern defense firms.

Nov 26, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Gulf Arab nations have been disappointed by whatofficials termed is the lack of Russian cooperation in bolstering oilprices.

Nov 25, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- The Lebanese military is quietly urging the government tolaunch a crackdown on the Palestinians.

Nov 23, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Gulf Cooperation Council members continue to throw intheirlot with Western powers rather than in regional defense.