Jan 29, 2002

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- France and Qatar have launched a joint exercise of theirair forces.

Jan 30, 2002

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Qatar and South Africa are discussing defensecooperation and arms sales to the emirate.

Feb 01, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States plans to bolster its militarypresence in Qatar.

Feb 06, 2002

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Several Gulf Cooperation Council states, struggling withbudget deficits that stem from low oil prices, are trying to maintain a lidon rising labor unrest.