Oct 01, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States is paying for research oncounteterrorism.

Oct 24, 2001

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Iran is said to have ordered an escalation of tensionalong Lebanon's border with Israel.

Nov 14, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Syria and Sudan are discussing improving securitycooperation amid signs that both countries have contributed to the U.S.-ledwar against terrorism.

Nov 19, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The Gulf Cooperation Council is examining thefeasibility of purchasing a spy satellite to bolster regional defense.