Jul 06, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has reported achievements in its effort to modernizethe navy of the Islamic republic.

Aug 13, 2001

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey, beset by U.S. pressure and a growing fiscal crisis,has failed to name a winner in the M-60 tank upgrade project.

Oct 07, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration, amid intensive efforts tobuild an international coalition against Saudi billionaire fugitive OsamaBin Laden, has muted its dispute with Russia over its planned arms sales toIran and other Middle East

Oct 10, 2001

GAZA [MENL] -- The Palestinian Authority is on emergency alert amidunprecedented unrest against the rule of chairman Yasser Arafat.