Dec 17, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The World Bank has assessed that a U.S.-led war againstIraq would prompt skyrocketing oil prices.

Dec 16, 2002

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iraq has kept alive hopes that Russia will be granted ahuge contract to develop Iraqi oil reserves.

Dec 12, 2002

CAIRO [MENL] -- Egypt is preparing for talks on the future of economic aidfrom the United States.

Dec 09, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Israel and the United States have been engaged inhigh-level military cooperation meant to prepare for a U.S.-led war againstIraq.