Feb 06, 2003

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia has increased security amid the annualIslamic pilgrimage to the kingdom.

Apr 12, 2005

CAIRO [MENL] -- Yemen's military was said to have routed Iranian-backedinsurgents in an offensive near the Saudi border.

Apr 21, 2006

GAZA CITY [MENL] -- The Hamas-led government has announced a security agencycomposed of members of insurgency groups.

May 22, 2006

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel has developed a system meant to protect unarmoredmilitary vehicles against anti-tank missiles and rockets.