Feb 06, 2003

RAMALLAH [MENL] -- Palestinian insurgents have begun using U.S.-made assaultrifles because of the high cost of ammunition for their AK-47 Kalashnikovweapons.

Jan 24, 2003

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates is preparing pilots to flyadvanced Western fighter-jets expected for delivery later this year.

Dec 18, 2002

LONDON [MENL] -- Yemen has asserted that it does not plan to complete amajor newfighter-jet deal with Russia.

Dec 10, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. military has employed Bahrain as a majorlogistics center for regional forces amid shortages of basic supplies.