Jan 18, 2012

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel was said to have been stunned by the U.S. decision
to export advanced weapons to Egypt.

Jan 20, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Syrian opposition continues to be divided between
the rebel army and Islamists supported by Qatar.

Jan 20, 2012

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Hamas political bureau chief Khaled Masha'al was preparing
to resign.

Jan 22, 2012

CAIRO [MENL] -- Egypt has concluded a major military exercise meant to
defend against Israel.