Aug 02, 2001

ATHENS [MENL] -- Greece is considering an offer to split the state-ownedHellenic Shipyards.

Aug 05, 2001

JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Israel has assessed an increasing prospect of a regionalwar next year.

Aug 08, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran completed its first military exercise with unmannedair vehicles.

Aug 10, 2001

RAMALLAH [MENL] -- Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat is said tohave turned down a proposal to establish a national unity government thatwould include the Islamic opposition.