Apr 20, 2012

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates, weathering a series of delays,
has been on alert for the launch of its first military satellite.

Apr 20, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has been preparing to approve
satellite exports to allies in the Middle East.

Apr 22, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Despite a sharp drop in the success rate, hundreds of
Somalis continue to engage in piracy in the Red Sea and Gulf.

Apr 23, 2012

NICOSIA [MENL] -- The Syrian rebel movement has begun using powerful
roadside bombs against forces loyal to President Bashar Assad.