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.

Feb 10, 2002

CAIRO [MENL] -- Algeria said its security forces have killed a leadingIslamic insurgent.

Feb 06, 2002

CAIRO [MENL] -- The United States is quietly helping Sudan maintain afragile ceasefire in the Nuba mountains.

Feb 04, 2002

GAZA CITY [MENL] -- Israel has destroyed what officials term a Palestinianweapons factory in the Gaza Strip.