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.

Feb 14, 2003

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel seeks a U.S. partner for a new advanced assaultrifle in an effort to procure the weapon with American military aid.

Feb 16, 2003

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Bahrain has arrested an insurgency cell that planned tostage attacks against U.S. military personnel and facilities in the kingdom.

Feb 20, 2003

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's military has ordered advanced night-sights for arange of assault rifles used by combat troops.