Jul 20, 2001

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey seeks to improve defense ties with Italy in the wakeof the uproar in Ankara over legislation regarding the killing of 1.5million Armenians during World War I.

Oct 11, 2001

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey's military is bracing for a call from the UnitedStates to participate in any ground invasion of Afghanistan.

Oct 19, 2001

LONDON [MENL] -- Israel has unveiled its proposed upgrade package forPoland's fleet of Su-22 fighter-bomber.

Oct 23, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Hizbullah is said to be preparing for a U.S.-led attack onthe Iranian-sponsored movement.