Jul 10, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia is discussing the prospect of militarycooperation with Oman.

Jul 12, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Algerian President Abdul Aziz Bouteflika is expected toappeal to the United States for security aid to fight the nearly decade-oldIslamic insurgency.

Jul 15, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- The Cypriot military has deemed a new British defensefacility as a threat to forces on the island.

Jul 20, 2001

CAIRO [MENL] -- OPEC is preparing to convene in emergency session amid callsby members of the cartel to reduce oil production.