Jul 22, 2001

JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Israel expressed dismay and the Arabs satisfaction by acall from G-8 leaders for the deployment of international observers in theWest Bank and Gaza Strip.

Jul 24, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Kuwait is looking toward Britain and the United Statesfor help regarding the escalation in threats from Iraq.

Jul 25, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran is said to be stuck in several military aviationprojects.

Jul 27, 2001

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has completed a pipeline meant to obtain natural gasfrom Iran.