Nov 16, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran's Basij volunteer forces are expected to play a majorrole in cracking down on rising unrest against the Islamic regime.

Nov 23, 2001

CAIRO [MENL] -- Morocco awaits final approval for the purchase of a nuclearreactor from the United States.

Nov 26, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iraq seeks a military solution to British and U.S. patrolsof the no-fly zones in the south and north.

Nov 27, 2001

CAIRO [MENL] -- A Canadian energy firm is preparing to disengage from Sudanamid heightened fighting in the war-torn south.