Jul 05, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iranian President Mohammed Khatami, who won a landslidevictory last month, plans to replace his defense minister despite oppositionfrom the ruling Islamic clergy.

Jul 13, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Japanese naval vessels, continuing their Gulf tour, planto make Oman their next stop.

Jul 15, 2001

CAIRO [MENL] -- Egypt has warned Israel against any attack on Syria.

Jul 17, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Syria has reported an increase in oil production andrevenues.