Aug 10, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- The regime of President Saddam Hussein says Russia plansto spend $50 billion to develop Iraq's oil sector.

Aug 14, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Israel has ordered $19.3 million in spare parts for itsfleet of F-16 warplanes.

Oct 12, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has explored the prospect of purchasing Russianwarships and sea-to-sea missiles.

Oct 29, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has launched an investigation intowhether Iraq is connected to the Sept. 11 suicide attacks on New York andWashington as well as the current anthrax scare.