Oct 17, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration, despite increasing militarytension with Baghdad, continues to snub the Iraqi opposition toPresident Saddam Hussein.

Nov 22, 2002

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Virtually all of Palestinian casualties in the more thantwo-year war with Israel have been young males, an Israeli research centerasserts.

Feb 21, 2003

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- A range of Arab nationals are being trained by Al Qaidain northern Iraq to stop the expected invasion by the United States.

Feb 26, 2003

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran's air force has allowed women to fly combat jets.