Oct 19, 2000

CAIRO [MENL] -- Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is under pressure fromhardline Arab states that have expressed concern that the weekend ArabLeague summit will take no action against Israel.

Oct 20, 2000

CAIRO [MENL] -- Arab leaders meet to discuss the Israeli-Palestinianmini-war as violent demonstrations are expected to sweep throughout theMiddle East.

Nov 01, 2000

AMMAN [MENL] -- Jordan's King Abdullah abruptly cancelled plans to visitBritain and has returned home amid tension with his Palestinian majority.

Jun 28, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States plans to discuss the future ofsecurity ties with Algeria amid rising unrest in the North African country.