Aug 22, 2000

MOSCOW [MENL] -- Russia plans to help Iraq clear an estimated 450,000 minesleft over from wars over the last two decades.

Oct 05, 2000

LONDON [MENL] -- Iraq, seeking to shatter the United Nations embargo, hasoffered an olive branch to its neighbor Iran.

Jul 01, 2001

AMMAN [MENL] -- Exiled Hamas leader Ibrahim Ghosheh was permitted entry intoJordan two days after being deported to Bangkok. Jordan has also permittedthe return of two other exiled Hamas leaders.

Jul 03, 2001

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's military chief has cut short his visit to theUnited States amid escalating tension with the Palestinians as well as withSyria and Lebanon.