Jan 22, 2003

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- A U.S. military contractor was killed and another wasinjured near Kuwait City in what officials described as an attack apparentlysponsored by Iraq or Al Qaida.

Feb 10, 2003

ATHENS [MENL] -- The government of Prime Minister Costas Simitis hasapproved a new defense agenda that calls for a significant cut in Greece'smilitary budget.

Feb 16, 2003

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Bahrain, rocked by protests from unemployed nationals,has pledged to end foreign labor by 2005.

Mar 18, 2003

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey appears disappointed by the prospect of the U.S.military as an employer.