Aug 03, 2001

AMMAN [MENL] -- The United States has formally rejected Jordan's request totransfer at least 50 U.S.-built tanks to Lebanon.

Aug 07, 2001

RAMALLAH [MENL] -- Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat continues tobe urged to form what is being termed a national unity government.

Oct 03, 2001

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has signed an agreement for the production ofU.S.-made Stinger surface-to-air missiles in a $265 million deal.

Oct 17, 2001

LONDON [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia has shelved plans to buy an advanced artillerysystem from South Africa worth more than $1.4 billion.