Feb 05, 2002

MOSCOW [MENL] -- Russia's weapons exports have been boosted by sales toPersian Gulf states.

Jan 25, 2002

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Syria's new military chief has pledged to modernize thenation's armed forces.

Jan 23, 2002

LONDON [MENL] -- In what was described as a surprise move, Syria hasreplaced its military chief of staff.

Jan 22, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Syria is developing strategic weapons in cooperationwith North Korea, U.S. intelligence sources said.