Jan 16, 2002

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- China has agreed to purchase two civilian Israelicommunications satellites as part of a compensation package for thecancellation of the Phalcon airborne early-warning system.

Jan 17, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States is said to have made slow progress inits dialogue with Libya.

Jan 24, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States is preparing for an upgrade inrelations with Libya.

Feb 13, 2002

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- China and Israel have signed a $350 million accord thatcompensates Beijing for Israel's cancellation of the Phalcon airborneearly-warning alert system.