Jul 24, 2001

LONDON [MENL] -- Russia is nearing completion of an upgrade of its T-55 mainbattle tank.

Jul 25, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Cyprus is believed to have been targeted for the site of aU.S. missile defense facility.

Jul 30, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United Nations launches the first step in thereduction of troops along the Israeli-Lebanese border.

Aug 09, 2001

ATHENS [MENL] -- Greece reports a decrease in military tension with itsneighbor and historical rival Turkey.