Feb 05, 2002

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran's military has been placed on alert amid whatofficials term have been increasing accusations that the Islamic regime inTeheran is harboring Al Qaida fugitives.

Jan 28, 2002

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Iran wants to establish formal defense relations withQatar as part of an effort to win Gulf Arab support for the end of the U.S.military presence in the region.

Dec 11, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Lebanon has agreed to purchase natural gas from Syria.

Oct 17, 2001

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel has begun production of its new main battle tank.