Nov 26, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States continues to ban travel to Libya.

Nov 30, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- The Republic of Cyprus does not plan another purchase ofRussian defense systems.

Dec 17, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States is quietly preparing for a greatermilitary presence in the Persian Gulf.

Jan 13, 2002

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey and Saudi Arabia are engaged in their worst tiff inyears.