Oct 05, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- The Republic of Cyprus has unveiled new militaryhardware as defense chiefs said the country seeks to improve itscapabilitiesagainst nearby Turkish forces.

Nov 23, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States is quietly examining the reliabilityof its allies in preventing the flow of material and technology for thedevelopment of weapons of mass destruction.

Dec 10, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Arab shipbuilding firms are assuaging clients thatbusiness has not been affected by the U.S.-led attack on Afghanistan.

Jan 02, 2002

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel appears to have come to a dead end with China overthe cancellation of the sale of the Phalcon airborne early-warning system toBeijing.