Sep 14, 2010

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey, concerned of being swept into a Middle East war,
intends to increase defense spending over the next five years.

Jul 28, 2010

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel has sought agreement from the United States for
additional help to produce an advanced missile defense system.

Jul 13, 2010

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has been warned against ignoring the
religious motivation of Al Qaida and its supporters.

May 23, 2010

NICOSIA [MENL] -- The Iranian-sponsored Hizbullah has mobilized up to 20,000
soldiers to confront Israel's military along the Lebanese border.