Sep 26, 2000

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Syria seeks to bolster military ties with China.

Oct 05, 2000

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has launched its first move meant to downgradedefense relations with the United States in protest of a congressional votethat accuses Ankara of the genocide of Armenians.

Oct 10, 2000

RAMALLAH [MENL] -- The Palestinian Authority has dismissed Israeli threatsto launch a military offensive as officials appear divided over their nextstep in the confrontation against Israel.

Oct 16, 2000

CAIRO [MENL] -- U.S. President Bill Clinton has convened a peace summit toend the violence between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.