Jul 03, 2001

MOSCOW [MENL] -- Algeria has obtained the first delivery of upgraded Su-24aircraft from Russia.

Jul 05, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia and Sudan have agreed toimprove their defense relationship.

Jul 06, 2001

AMMAN [MENL] -- Jordan is again appealing for water from Syria to stave offa shortage over the next few months.

Jul 08, 2001

CAIRO [MENL] -- Algeria is being rocked by a renewed Islamic offensive.