Jul 24, 2001

GAZA [MENL] -- Clashes have continued between Palestinian Authority forcesand dissident combatants over the future of the war against Israel.

Jul 23, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Kuwait is negotiating for the purchase of Chineseartillery systems.

Jul 10, 2001

MOSCOW [MENL] -- Iran has ordered 20 Russian transport helicopters.

Jul 06, 2001

AMMAN [MENL] -- Jordan is again appealing for water from Syria to stave offa shortage over the next few months.