Dec 16, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has been angered by a European Union resolution thatquestions whether President Mohammed Khatami has achieved any liberalreforms in his country.

Dec 21, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Iran and Kuwait have achieved gains in securitycooperation.

Jan 24, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States is preparing for an upgrade inrelations with Libya.

Jan 25, 2002

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Syria's new military chief has pledged to modernize thenation's armed forces.