Oct 20, 2000

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has concluded that none of the portsin the Persian Gulf region is safe for its naval ships.

Jun 29, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia is preparing to launch negotiations forcontracts with eight Western oil companies awarded a stake in developing thekingdom's natural gas reserves.

Jul 02, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates is examining an offer fromRussia to provide a nuclear reactor to the Gulf state.

Jul 03, 2001

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's military chief has cut short his visit to theUnited States amid escalating tension with the Palestinians as well as withSyria and Lebanon.