Jan 24, 2003

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Kuwait has determined that Al Qaida has formed a squadto attack American soldiers and civilians in the sheikdom.

Jan 30, 2003

NEW DEHLI [MENL] -- India has reached an agreement to buy advanced assaultrifles from Israel.

Jan 31, 2003

GAZA CITY [MENL] -- Palestinian insurgents have carried out attacksdisguised as women to avoid Israeli counter-fire.

Feb 06, 2003

RAMALLAH [MENL] -- Palestinian insurgents have begun using U.S.-made assaultrifles because of the high cost of ammunition for their AK-47 Kalashnikovweapons.