Oct 29, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- The Republic of Cyprus has pledged to hold a majorexercise with Greece within a few months.

Nov 16, 2001

ATHENS [MENL] -- Greece plans to make a final decision on suspended weaponsprocurement programs by the end of the year.

Nov 21, 2001

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israeli security firms are reporting increased interestand business in the United States.

Nov 23, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration is being urged to bring to theUnited States aides of Saudi fugitive Osama Bin Laden captured inAfghanistan.