Nov 07, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates has launched an effort toincrease cost-effectiveness of its arms purchases.

Nov 30, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Canada has joined a U.S.-led effort to bolster securityin the Persian Gulf amid the war in Afghanistan.

Dec 10, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration has acknowledged that Syriahasfailed to make any change in its policy of supporting terrorism.

Dec 12, 2001

LONDON [MENL] -- Iraq is said to negotiating with Western companies formachinery to help develop a new long-range artillery.