Oct 16, 2000

LONDON [MENL] -- The Islamic opposition wants to reconcile with SyrianPresident Bashar Assad amid what it terms is the threat by Israel toDamascus and Beirut.

Jul 08, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iraq plans to recapture the Kurdish autonomous zone in thenorth of the country.

Aug 10, 2001

LONDON [MENL] -- European arms contractors have reported mixed financialresults amid a slowdown in weapons sales.

Nov 08, 2001

MOSCOW [MENL] -- Libya and Russia are planning a leadership summit thatcould result in new arms purchases by Tripoli.