Jun 29, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Egypt is preparing to acquire advanced radar systemsfrom the United States.

Aug 14, 2001

MOSCOW [MENL] -- Egypt has completed negotiations for a weapons deal withthe Ukraine.

Oct 22, 2001

ATHENS [MENL] -- Greece has released four Israeli nationals accused ofespionage.

Nov 27, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Hizbullah is said to be demonstrating edginess amidreports that Iran has quietly agreed to reduce support to the Shi'iteinsurgency group.