Sep 01, 2000

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has signed a $204 million contract with a Frenchdefense group for its first spy satellite.

Sep 04, 2000

JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Israel and the Palestinian Authority have expressedskepticism that President Bill Clinton can break the deadlock between thetwo sides.

Sep 07, 2000

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey's military is concerned over the effect of Ankara'smembership inthe European Union.

Sep 12, 2000

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran plans to arm vigilantes backed by the rulingconservative clergy in the fight against reformers aligned with PresidentMohammed Khatami.