Jun 04, 2004

GAZA CITY [MENL] -- Palestinian security officers have staged what appearedto be their first mutiny in the Gaza Strip.

May 20, 2004

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- A leading Israeli firm and contractor in the Arrow-2missile defense project has encountered serious financial difficulties.

Apr 02, 2004

RAMALLAH [MENL] -- The Palestinian Authority has taken its first stepagainst thewidespread corruption in the security forces.

Mar 26, 2004

BAGHDAD [MENL] -- U.S. contractors have been recruiting former soldiers andpolice officers in such places as South Africa and South America forsecurity dutyin Iraq.