Jul 17, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration plans to hold 20 missileinterception tests as part of an accelerated program to develop an umbrellaagainst ballistic missiles.

Jul 18, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States plans to maintain the Saudi fleet ofF-15 fighter-jets in a $23.3 million. The Pentagon said the project would ensure aircraft operations andmaintenance support of the F-15 by U.S. personnel. The contract was

Jul 22, 2001

JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Israel expressed dismay and the Arabs satisfaction by acall from G-8 leaders for the deployment of international observers in theWest Bank and Gaza Strip.

Jul 23, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Kuwait is negotiating for the purchase of Chineseartillery systems.