May 28, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- For the first time since the Sunni revolt in March
2011, the United States has begun operations against the regime of Syrian
President Bashar Assad.

May 28, 2012

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have launched a rare
military exercise.

May 29, 2012

JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Iran, bolstering its naval forces in the Gulf, has
become confident that it could confront the United States, a report said.

May 30, 2012

JERUSALEM MENL] -- The umbrella rebel force in Syria has been recruiting Al
Qaida-aligned fighters from Asia and Africa, a report said.