Jun 19, 2005

BAGHDAD [MENL] -- The U.S. military has launched another offensive near theIraqi border with Syria.

Aug 21, 2005

AMMAN [MENL] -- Jordan has launched a manhunt for a new Al Qaida networkwith suspected bases in Egypt, the Palestinian Authority and Saudi Arabia.

Aug 31, 2005

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has expanded the authority of the Basij militia toinclude police, defense and relief operations.

Sep 16, 2005

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The Gulf region has been deemed an emerging market forbiometric security.