Dec 10, 2001

CAIRO [MENL] -- Sudan, for years a sponsor of Islamic insurgency, is nowalarmed over the prospect of a terrorist backlash.

Jan 31, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has approved a project to provideengineering support services for the Patriot anti-aircraft systems of Gulfand Middle East allies.

Feb 08, 2002

LONDON [MENL] -- The United States is said to have deployed Patriot missilesnear the Kuwaiti border with Iraq as part of preparations for the waragainst President Saddam Hussein.

Nov 15, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The House and Senate have agreed to boost funds forU.S. missile defense in systems meant for export to the Middle East.