Aug 13, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The regime of President Saddam Hussein is seekingRussian help in facing the prospect of an escalation in U.S. and British airstrikes on Iraqi military facilities.

Oct 01, 2001

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has suspended its energy projects amid the prospectof war in the region.

Oct 16, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has blacklisted three Yemeni honeycompanies suspected of funding terrorism.

Oct 22, 2001

LONDON [MENL] -- The Middle East continues to lead the world in armsprocurement.