Oct 12, 2001

CAIRO [MENL] -- Egypt, rejecting a U.S.-led military campaign against Saudibillionaire fugitive Osama Bin Laden, has launched a crackdown against hissuspected agents.

Nov 16, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has decided to sell Egypt advancedfire control radar for the Apache Longbow helicopter in a $241.9 milliondeal.

Nov 27, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Lebanon is losing its promise as a marketing hub forWestern defense firms.

Nov 28, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States might have allowed missile exports toChina and its Middle East suppliers because of a dispute over jurisdictionbetween two government departments.