Oct 10, 2001

AMMAN [MENL] -- Jordan has warned the Islamic opposition against fomentingunrest amid a government crackdown on dissidence.

Oct 14, 2001

GAZA [MENL] -- The Palestinian Authority has continued its crackdown againstdissidents in a drive to end demonstrations in support of Saudi billionairefugitive Osama Bin Laden.

Oct 22, 2001

LONDON [MENL] -- The Middle East continues to lead the world in armsprocurement.

Nov 21, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Syria is said to have rounded up supporters of Saudifugitive OsamaBin Laden.