Jul 30, 2001

CAIRO [MENL] -- The regime of President Omar Bashir said it has recapturedthe oil fields in the war-torn south.

Oct 17, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Gulf Cooperation Council states have increased securitymeasures to ensure protection against Westerners.

Oct 22, 2001

LONDON [MENL] -- The Middle East continues to lead the world in armsprocurement.

Oct 24, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- OPEC has confronted a dilemma in efforts to drive oilprices back to the level of $22 a barrel.