Jan 26, 2003

NICOSIA [MENL] -- The European Union has called on the Syrian military towithdraw from Lebanon as part of an economic cooperation accord with Beirut.

Jan 05, 2003

ANKARA [MENL] -- For the first time in years, Turkey and Northern Cyprusare engaged in a public dispute over the future of the divided island.

Jan 03, 2003

JERUSALEM [MENL] -- The United States has rejected virtually all of Israel'sreservations regarding an international plan for the establishment of aPalestinian state.

Nov 27, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has withheld $200 million in aid toIsrael to improve counter-insurgency capabilities.