Sep 26, 2000

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. Army, flushed with last week's success indestroying a salvo of rockets, seeks Pentagon funding for an advanced laserweapon being developed with Israel.

Oct 03, 2000

MOSCOW [MENL] -- Russia has successfully launched a U.S. communicationssatellite as Moscow accelerates its satellite booster program.

Oct 23, 2000

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel is concerned over calls for an Arab war and hasincreased surveillance of its neighbors.

Oct 26, 2000

RAMALLAH [MENL] -- A leading Palestinian analyst says the PalestinianAuthority is not ready for war against Israel and that attacks only lead toPalestinian casualties.