Dec 11, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has designated a Kurdish group aterrorist organization.

Nov 21, 2002

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's military has been assured that plans for a majorbudget cut have been shelved.

Nov 20, 2002

ANKARA [MENL] -- A new defense minister has entered office in Turkey.

Feb 10, 2002

CAIRO [MENL] -- Algeria said its security forces have killed a leadingIslamic insurgent.