Sep 19, 2000

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel Aircraft Industries has signed a $25 millioncontract to supply the British air force with combat training systems.

Oct 26, 2000

LONDON [MENL] -- Britain is trying to reconcile Kurdish groups in Iraq aspart of efforts to overthrow President Saddam Hussein.

Jul 05, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has placed on hold an Israeli requestfor an additional $800 million in military aid until a visit by the defenseminister of the Jewish state.

Jul 11, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Gulf Cooperation Council members appear wary over anEgyptian plan to participate in regional defense efforts.