Jan 03, 2003

CAIRO [MENL] -- Al Qaida and a leading ally have exchanged messages in whatcould be preparations for a major attack in Europe.

Dec 19, 2002

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia continues to be the largest supplier ofcrude oil to the United States.

Dec 15, 2002

AMMAN [MENL] -- Jordan has captured what officials termed as two suspects inthe assassination of a U.S. diplomat.

Dec 12, 2002

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Qatar and the United States have signed an accord toformally expand their military cooperation and maintain a U.S. militarypresence in the emirate for up to 25 years.