Nov 06, 2001

ANKARA [MENL] -- The United States has allowed Turkey to transferAmerican-made defense systems to third countries.

Nov 07, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Oman's navy, on heightened alert, has increased patrolsof the Persian Gulf.

Nov 08, 2001

ISLAMABAD [MENL] -- Pakistan is expected to offer its new combat jet to Araballies in the Persian Gulf.

Nov 19, 2001

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has again warned Russia to end itshelp to Iranian weapons of mass destruction programs.