Jan 19, 2009

MOSCOW [MENL] -- Russia, in a drive to reestablish its presence in the
Mediterranean Sea, has decided to construct naval bases in Libya, Syria and
Yemen.

Mar 24, 2009

MOSCOW [MENL] -- Libya, signing its first contract with Russia, was expected
to advance cautiously in any military modernization program.

Aug 03, 2009

MOSCOW [MENL] -- Russia and Turkey plans to sign a nuclear energy accord
that could lead to the construction of a reactor in the NATO member.

Aug 09, 2009

ANKARA [MENL] -- Russia and Turkey have signed a nuclear cooperation accord
meant to pave the way for the construction of the first nuclear energy
reactor in the NATO state.