May 15, 2012

AMMAN [MENL] -- Middle East states, despite quiet cooperation, have been
cautious over endorsing U.S. plans for expanded military relations.

May 17, 2012

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Kuwait has launched an investigation into a major
natural gas contract allegedly ridden with impropriety.

May 22, 2012

CAIRO [MENL] -- Morocco, led by an Islamist government, has begun releasing
Al Qaida-aligned clerics.

May 22, 2012

LONDON [MENL] -- Oman has ordered military air transports from Europe's top
aerospace contractor.