Aug 17, 2000

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Clinton administration has approved the sale ofadditional military equipment to Gulf states.

Aug 24, 2000

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's military has warned of an impending collapse asthe government prepares to agree on a defense budget.

Aug 28, 2000

NICOSIA [MENL] -- China has implemented a massive military operation intoSudan to protect its lucrative oilfields in the Upper Nile region.

Sep 21, 2000

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Despite threats against Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, Iraqhas kept its troops at bay and has limited itself to a war of words.