Nov 14, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The Gulf Cooperation Council appears to have ruled outparticipation in a U.S. missile defense umbrella.

Nov 21, 2001

AMMAN [MENL] -- Jordan is expected to continue talks with Moscow over thepurchase of Russian defense systems.

Dec 06, 2001

JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Israel has given the Palestinian Authority a list of 36suspected insurgency leaders in what officials termed a last chance forYasser Arafat to preserve his regime.

Nov 05, 2002

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The Royal Saudi Air Force is preparing to absorb a rangeof advanced aircraft serviced by nationals.