Dec 11, 2002

GAZA STRIP [MENL] -- The Palestinian Authority plans to renew reconciliationtalks with the Islamic opposition.

Nov 28, 2002

RAMALLAH [MENL] -- The European Union has offered to remove Hamas from alist of organizations deemed as terrorist if the Islamic group suspendssuicide missions against Israel.

Nov 26, 2002

LONDON [MENL] -- Sudan has obtained military helicopters from Lithuania.

Nov 21, 2002

NICOSIA [MENL] -- The Republic of Cyprus is examining a proposal to reviseits defense budget to prepare for the prospect of a settlement of thedivided island.