Aug 17, 2000

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Clinton administration has approved the sale ofadditional military equipment to Gulf states.

Aug 22, 2000

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Middle East peace process has not made a dent inthe arms race in the region, U.S. officials said.

Aug 28, 2000

NICOSIA [MENL] -- China has implemented a massive military operation intoSudan to protect its lucrative oilfields in the Upper Nile region.

Sep 07, 2000

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Middle East appears to have increased religiousfreedom but still continues to violate the rights of minorities, a new StateDepartment report says.