Apr 07, 2003

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Jordan is said to have obtained a commitment for free oilfrom U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf.

Feb 19, 2003

LONDON [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia has refused to cooperate in a Gulf regionalnatural gas pipeline.

Nov 25, 2002

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia appears dissatisfied with the response byWestern energy majors vying for a $30 billion investment program to developthe kingdom's natural gas sector.

Jan 07, 2002

NICOSIA [MENL] -- The United Nations is said to be preparing to confrontIraq over its refusal to suspend a surcharge on its oil exports.