Aug 17, 2000

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has replaced numerous senior officers in what appearsto be a purge of supporters of reformist President Mohammed Khatami.

Aug 28, 2000

NICOSIA [MENL] -- China has implemented a massive military operation intoSudan to protect its lucrative oilfields in the Upper Nile region.

Oct 05, 2000

JERUSALEM [MENL] -- The Israeli military has deployed special forces, tanksand helicopters in an effort to quell rising violence in the West Bank andGaza Strip.

Oct 16, 2000

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel is closely watching the movement of Iraqi troopswest toward the border with Jordan.