Sep 26, 2000

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Clinton administration has approved an Israelirequest for Apache Longbow helicopters in a $509 million deal.

Jun 28, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Iraq continues to redeploy thousands of troops as wellas tanks and artillery near the borders of Jordan, Syria and Turkey.

Jul 05, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has placed on hold an Israeli requestfor an additional $800 million in military aid until a visit by the defenseminister of the Jewish state.

Jul 25, 2001

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey is preparing to receive the first shipment ofnaturalgas from Russia in March.