Jan 26, 2004

CAIRO [MENL] -- The Iranian-sponsored Hizbullah has raised its profile inthe Middle East and concluded a rare meeting with the Muslim Brotherhood inEgypt.

Jan 23, 2004

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States reports a significant improvement inintelligence efforts in Iraq.

Jan 20, 2004

BAGHDAD [MENL] -- For the first time, Iraq has agreed to select acivilian as the nation's defense minister.

Jan 13, 2004

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel appears to be in the last stage of development ofa missile warning system for civilian aircraft.