Jul 23, 2001

GAZA [MENL] -- Palestinian Authority forces and Hamas insurgents fought intheir first battle amid the 10-month-old Palestinian war with Israel.

Jul 31, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has accused Iran, Iraq and Syria ofproducing biological weapons.

Aug 03, 2001

ANKARA [MENL] -- South Korea and Turkey are examining the prospect of analliance of their industries to develop and market defense systems for theMiddle East market.

Aug 07, 2001

CAIRO [MENL] -- The Khartoum regime of President Omar Bashir said itrepelled a rebel offensive in southern Sudan.