Jul 06, 2001

ANKARA [MENL] -- The International Monetary Fund has delayed a $1.5 billionloan because of the intervention by Turkey's military in the nation'sfinancial recovery plan.

Jul 20, 2001

LONDON [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia has succeeded in efforts to persuade theUnited States to review and improve relations with the kingdom.

Jul 23, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Egypt's intermediate-range missile program is said tobe stuck in its critical second phase.

Aug 10, 2001

MOSCOW [MENL] -- The Ukraine has launched a drive to win Middle Eastclients, relaying offers on major weapons that undercut its competition inRussia.