Mar 09, 2003

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia appears to be hesitating in advancing itsreform agenda.

Feb 26, 2003

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has deployed advanced missile defensesystems to Qatar to protect its ally as well as the American militarypresence in the Gulf Arab state.

Feb 24, 2003

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Kuwait has received a missile frigate from Bahrain aspart of a Gulf Cooperation Council effort to protect the sheikdom from Iraqiattack.

Feb 18, 2003

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has raised the prospect of a majorattack by Lebanese or Palestinian insurgents.