Aug 22, 2000

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Middle East peace process has not made a dent inthe arms race in the region, U.S. officials said.

Aug 28, 2000

JERUSLEM [MENL] -- Senior Israeli officials have said that the killing ofthree Israeli soldiers during an undercover raid in a West Bank village fora wanted Hamas leader may have been caused by friendly fire.

Sep 12, 2000

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

Nov 01, 2000

JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Despite rising violence, Israel and the PalestinianAuthority are preparing for a summit with President Bill Clinton and thelaunch of a new U.S. peace offensive.