Nov 21, 2001

CAIRO [MENL] -- Egypt and Tunisia have agreed to launch military and defensecooperation.

Nov 30, 2001

GAZA CITY [MENL] -- The Palestinian Authority has been unable to conclude adeal to develop natural gas reserves off the Gaza coast.

Dec 06, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Gulf Arab oil producers -- bolstered by support fromRussia -- are preparing to lead the way with production cuts in January.

Dec 07, 2001

ATHENS [MENL] -- The Greek government has submitted legislation thatreorganizes the military in an effort to bolster deterrence againstneighboring Greece.