Oct 19, 2000

CAIRO [MENL] -- After months of a crackdown on Islamic candidates, Egyptianauthorities has launched elections for parliament.

Jul 08, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration is examining a proposal toinvite additional contractors for the U.S. missile defense program.

Jul 09, 2001

CAIRO [MENL] -- Kuwait has failed to complete a deal for the purchase ofanti-aircraft systems from Egypt.

Jul 31, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Bahrain and Britain are said to have completed asuccessful effort to expand relations.