Jul 10, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Israel is said to have blocked the appointment of anIndian officer to head United Nations peacekeeping forces in Lebanon.

Nov 16, 2001

AMMAN [MENL] -- Jordan expects to receive bids by the end of the year forthe construction of a natural gas pipeline.

Nov 27, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Lebanon is losing its promise as a marketing hub forWestern defense firms.

Dec 06, 2001

GAZA CITY [MENL] -- The Palestinian Authority is being gripped by risingtension as renewed clashes have erupted between security forces loyal toYasser Arafat and Islamic militants.