Jan 11, 2004

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Bahrain's parliament has demanded the dismissal ofseveral ministers in what has been regarded as a major test of the kingdom'scommitment to democracy.

Apr 09, 2003

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Jordan has been marketing its expertise for specialoperations forces in the Gulf region.

Apr 01, 2003

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Iran and Saudi Arabia are said to have agreed to financean ambitious program to modernize Syria's military.

Mar 24, 2003

LONDON [MENL] -- France's TotalFinaElf SA has examined the prospect ofinvesting heavily in Algeria as part of improved relations between the twocountries.