Jul 18, 2001

ATHENS [MENL] -- The government has launched a policy of encouraging Greekdefense contractors to merge in an effort to avoid duplication in productionas well as research and development.

Jul 19, 2001

CAIRO [MENL] -- Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has ordered a reshuffle ofleading military and security commanders amid rising unrest in the country.

Jul 27, 2001

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- An Israeli-U.S. consortium has received a new credit linethat will ensure another launch of the Eros reconnaissance satellite.

Jul 29, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration has discussed what officialsassert is renewed Chinese missile exports to the Middle East.