Dec 12, 2001

ANKARA [MENL] -- The United States has reassured Kurds in northern Iraq thatthey will be protected from any attack by President Saddam Hussein.

Jan 03, 2002

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Bahrain has become the first Arab ally of the UnitedStates to participate in the Washington-led war in Afghanistan.

Jan 25, 2002

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Canada has sent an air force detachment for deploymentin the Persian Gulf.

Nov 14, 2002

ATHENS [MENL] -- The Hellenic Navy has introduced into service the first ofup to five missile boats in a project that exceeds $600 million.