Jan 29, 2002
NICOSIA [MENL] -- The United States has pressed the Republic of Cyprus tosurrender weaponry and military systems that violate an arms control accordmeant to keep a lid on tension on the divided island.
LONDON [MENL] -- Iraq is using Syria for the smuggling of military systemsand other banned material to the regime of President Saddam Hussein.
Jan 24, 2002
WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States plans to lower the profile ofits military presence in Saudi Arabia.
CAIRO [MENL] -- Egypt intends to modernize its security forces with advancedtechnology amid the country's effort to fight Islamic insurgency.