Aug 22, 2000

NICOSIA [MENL] -- The three Iranian judges hearing an appeal by Jewssentenced to prison on espionage charges remain divided over the validity ofthe case presented by the defense.

Sep 04, 2000

RAMALLAH [MENL] -- A leading Palestinian human rights group has protested a12-year sentence given to a Hamas guerrilla leader accused of mastermindingsuicide bombing attacks in Israel.

Jul 05, 2001

CAIRO [MENL] -- Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has denied U.S.intelligence reports that his country aims to produce intermediate-rangemissiles.

Oct 22, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Bahrain and the United States plan to discuss expandeddefense cooperation amid Washington's war against terrorism.