Feb 10, 2012

JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Israel has sought to avoid another war with Hamas in
2012.

Feb 13, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Despite rising tension, Iraq has proceeded with a
U.S.-sponsored project to refurbish the army's fleet of armored personnel
carriers.

Feb 20, 2012

LONDON [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia was said to be planning to acquire nuclear
weapons within weeks of Iran's development of an atomic bomb.

Feb 23, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- A U.S.-origin jet trainer sold to the Middle East has
demonstrated its capability to employ laser-guided rockets.