Sep 07, 2000

CAIRO [MENL] -- Algeria reports gains in its military offensive againstIslamic insurgents.

Sep 12, 2000

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran plans to arm vigilantes backed by the rulingconservative clergy in the fight against reformers aligned with PresidentMohammed Khatami.

Sep 19, 2000

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran is preparing to launch an indigenous naval vesselthat can operate as both a rocket launcher and destroyer.

Sep 21, 2000

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has launched fresh military exercises meant todemonstrate its strength toward neighboring Iraq.