Oct 10, 2000

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Western diplomats are expressing optimism of a breakthoughin United Nations efforts to solve the Cyprus dispute.

Oct 16, 2000

LONDON [MENL] -- The growing arsenal of nonconventional weapons in theMiddle East has led to a new market.

Oct 19, 2000

LONDON [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia has refused to meet Western demands to openits economy.

Oct 23, 2000

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has resumed plans to upgrade its military transportaircraft.