Sep 15, 2000

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- A week after U.S. officials warned of such a prospect,Iraq has raised tension in the Gulf.

Jun 29, 2001

MOSCOW [MENL] -- Russia has presented a T-55 upgrade to former clients ofthe Soviet Union.

Jul 25, 2001

GAZA [MENL] -- Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat has cut shorthis trip to the Gulf to end the internecine fighting between his supporters.

Jul 26, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Kuwait has decided to improve defense cooperation withthe former Soviet republic of Belarus.