Aug 25, 2000

LONDON [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia launches its first two satellites from aCentral Asian space center.

Aug 28, 2000

MOSCOW [MENL] -- Russia has again postponed the launch of a rocket carryingfive satellites for Saudi Arabia, Italy and Malaysia because of technicalproblems.

Sep 26, 2000

MOSCOW [MENL] -- A Russian booster prepares to launch two Saudi satellite inthe third launch attempt.

Oct 10, 2000

TOKYO [MENL] -- North Korea held a military parade to honor ruler KimJong-Il, but left its missiles and heavy guns in their bases.