Nov 29, 2004

BAGHDAD [MENL] -- Iraq has decided to replace much of its police command.

Oct 20, 2004

LONDON [MENL] -- A new study ruled out private militarycontractors as a major element in any international effort to stabilize anArab or developed state.

Oct 11, 2004

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has replaced its air force commander as part of aneffort to modernize the military service.

Jul 11, 2004

CAIRO [MENL] -- Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has ordered a newgovernment that replaces the old guard with technocrats loyal to thepresident's son.