Nov 21, 2002

NICOSIA [MENL] -- The Republic of Cyprus is examining a proposal to reviseits defense budget to prepare for the prospect of a settlement of thedivided island.

Feb 08, 2002

NICOSIA [MENL] -- A government proposal to remove the nearly 20,000 minesbetween Greek Cypriot and Turkish forces has been termed as dangerous to thedefense of the Republic of Cyprus.

Feb 04, 2002

NICOSIA [MENL] -- The Republic of Cyprus wants to remove land mines inborder areas in an attempt to reduce tension with the breakaway republic ofNorthern Cyprus.

Jan 30, 2002

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Syria has maintained a high rate of defense spending amida deterioration of its military.