Aug 17, 2000

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iraq has decided to project a tough stance toward itsneighbors.

Aug 25, 2000

TOKYO [MENL] -- Japan and North Korea appear to be making headway in theircurrent effort to establish diplomatic relations.

Aug 27, 2000

ANKARA [MENL] -- Iran will begin delivering gas to Turkey by next summer, asenior Turkish official said.

Sep 01, 2000

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- The United States will upgrade its strategic relationshipwith Israel.