Aug 24, 2000

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's military has warned of an impending collapse asthe government prepares to agree on a defense budget.

Jul 06, 2001

ATHENS [MENL] -- Greece's military is unhappy with U.S. proposals toincrease naval cooperation.

Jul 30, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran begins pumping natural gas to Turkey in what marksthe long-awaited launch of a multi-billion dollar energy deal.

Oct 19, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Bahrain has agreed to purchase missiles for a Swedishair defense system.