Sep 19, 2000

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran is preparing to launch an indigenous naval vesselthat can operate as both a rocket launcher and destroyer.

Sep 21, 2000

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has launched fresh military exercises meant todemonstrate its strength toward neighboring Iraq.

Jul 06, 2001

AMMAN [MENL] -- Jordan is again appealing for water from Syria to stave offa shortage over the next few months.

Jul 11, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Gulf Arab foreign ministers meet in Jedda to discuss theincreasing Iraqi threat to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.