Jan 24, 2002

CAIRO [MENL] -- Egypt intends to modernize its security forces with advancedtechnology amid the country's effort to fight Islamic insurgency.

Jan 17, 2002

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United States intends to withdraw some of its nearly5,000troops from Saudi Arabia.

Jan 06, 2002

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Syria has banned ships from allied countries that haverelations with Israel.

Jan 02, 2002

LONDON [MENL] -- Egypt continues to achieve gains in efforts to obtainfugitives wanted for Islamic insurgent attacks.