May 15, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has been urged to ship anti-aircraft
batteries to South Sudan.

May 15, 2012

AMMAN [MENL] -- Middle East states, despite quiet cooperation, have been
cautious over endorsing U.S. plans for expanded military relations.

May 18, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The administration of President Barack Obama intends to
transfer $70 million to help Israel develop and produce the Iron Dome
missile and rocket defense system.

May 18, 2012

CAIRO [MENL] -- Egypt's military has been deemed under the influence of
the Muslim Brotherhood.