Nov 20, 2001

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has stressed its preference for development of amissile defense umbrella rather than its purchase from a foreign country.

Nov 21, 2001

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey is lobbying the United States for a major militaryrole in Central Asia amid the war in Afghanistan.

Dec 10, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S.-based VillageWorld.com has been awarded acontract by its U.S.-based affiliate to upgrade the Prince Sultan Airbase.

Dec 13, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Syria's defense chief has survived another Cabinetresignation.