Jul 05, 2001

LONDON [MENL] -- Despite criticism of the Israeli war against thePalestinians, Britain has approved nearly 100 applications for weapons salesto the Jewish state.

Jul 06, 2001

ANKARA [MENL] -- Oman and Turkey have signed a military cooperation accord.

Jul 09, 2001

CAIRO [MENL] -- Sudan's military has resumed what is being described asheavy fighting with rebel forces in the oil-rich region in the south.

Jul 11, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Gulf Arab foreign ministers meet in Jedda to discuss theincreasing Iraqi threat to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.