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- March 27, 1999 – China developing first strike capability against Taiwan: Expert
- May 6, 1999 – S. Korea, Japan to begin operating hot lines
- May 7, 1999 – N. Korea accuses South of subversion via China
- May 14, 1999 – Shelton: N. Korea preparing for war
- June 2, 1999 – Pyongyang blames ‘glasnost’ for fall of Soviet socialism
- June 2, 1999 – Indonesia at the crossroads
- June 16, 1999 – Japan resumes loans to Iran
- July 19, 1999 – India arrests N. Korean crew for smuggling missile parts
- August 6, 1999 – Non-Proliferation Treaty in danger of collapse: Report
- August 9, 1999 – U.S., Japan to sign missile defense accord
- August 17, 1999 – Japan to raise N. Korean missile aid in talks with Iran
- August 19, 1999 – How China is strengthening its Panama beachead
- August 21, 1999 – South Korea launches diplomatic offensive to stop North’s missile test
- August 23, 1999 – China and Taiwan: Where is John Foster Dulles when we need him?
- September 8, 1999 – China allows U.S. warship to return to Hong Kong
- October 1, 1999 – Russia, China hold first ever joint naval maneuvers
- August 6, 1999 – Rivals Japan and S. Korea hold first joint naval exercise
- November 15, 1999 – China reportedly develops anti-missile laser technology
- November 17, 1999 – China confirms missile test
- November 22, 1999 – S. Korea denies U.S. access to missile facilities
- November 30, 1999 – Israel confronts China over missile aid to Iran
- December 7, 1999 – Donors drop out as North Korea resists change
- December 14, 1999 – N. Korea readies Taepodong missiles for sale to Iran
- December 7, 1999 – Japan seeks extradition of Red Army terrorists from Syria
- March 16, 1999 – U.S. will be challenged by new global rival: General
- April 1, 1999 – An interview with Rep. Benjamin Gilman
- April 4, 1999 – 21 reasons to get out of Kosovo
- April 22, 1999 – U.S. to ask NATO to play global role
- April 26, 1999 – House critics: Missile defense will be victim of Kosovo
- April 30, 1999 – U.S. underestimated scale of Russian diversion of nuclear materials
- May 6, 1999 – U.S., Libya hold secret talks in Italy
- May 10, 1999 – U.S. admits Chinese companies helping Iran’s missile program
- May 21, 1999 – Indictment states Bin Laden is recruiting Americans
- May 21, 1999 – Backed by U.S., U.N. drafts plans to ease Iraqi sanctions
- May 26, 1999 – Turkey sees U.S. huddle with Iraqi opposition as threat
- June 18, 1999 – U.S. pushes 5-nation Arab summit about Barak
- June 21, 1999 – Kurdish groups plot anti-Saddam strategy in Washington
- June 22, 1999 – Clinton’s Energy Dept. still hasn’t plugged leaks
- June 25, 1999 – U.S. pulls out all the stops to capture Bin Laden
- June 25, 1999 – U.S. balks at arming Iraqi opposition
- July 2, 1999 – CFR spanks Palestinian Authority
- July 19, 1999 – Cohen cancels trip due to terror threats
- July 20, 1999 – Commission finds U.S. ill-prepared for nonconventional warfare
- July 26, 1999 – U.S. increases security in advance of attack on Bin Laden
- August 6, 1999 – Non-Proliferation Treaty in danger of collapse: Report
- August 11, 1999 – U.S. planes land in Pakistan for possible Bin Laden strike
- August 25, 1999 – U.S. seeks to cooperate with Israel on Unmanned air vehicles (UAVs)
- September 21, 1999 – Bacon dismisses nuclear terrorist threat
- October 11 – U.S. switches to concrete bombs on Iraq
- October 29 – U.S. wants to deploy more weapons in the Gulf
- November 3 – Iraqi opposition announces new leadership
- November 4 – Yes Virginia, there is big brother
- November 15, 1999 – U.S. changes its tune about Israel’s support for China’s early-warning system
- November 8, 1999 – U.S. warns firms of cyberterrorism threat
- October 22, 1999 – Berger warns that Iran, Iraq may deploy nukes
- November 24, 1999 – U.S. won’t comment on story of Clinton pledge to Assad
- November 2, 1999 – Clinton to be met by huge anti-U.S. protests in Greece
- December 10, 1999 – U.S. said ready to supply Taiwan with advanced missiles
- December 17, 1999 – American Jews clash over Israel-Syria talks
- December 16, 1999 – U.S. refuses to discuss Syrian chemical weapons reports
- December 20, 1999 – U.S. determines Syria still aiding terrorist groups
- December 16, 1999 – U.S. uncertain arrested suspects were Bin Laden supporters
- December 23, 1999 – Gen. Zinni predicts Iran’s imminent test of Shihab-3 missile
- December 28, 1999 – U.S. concerned Algerian insurgents exporting terror
- February 26, 1999 – Exiled Shiite leader prepared to topple Saddam Hussein
- March 1, 1999 – King Abdullah II meets with Netanyahu and Sharon
- March 4, 1999 – Arafat offers Clinton deal on recognition
- March 15, 1999 – Iran’s Shihab missile has changed Middle East
- March 16, 1999 – U.S. installs sensors to detect nonconventional attack
- March 30, 1999 – Israel government refrains from supporting NATO attacks
- March 31, 1999 – Ayatollah warns Iranians there is no freedom after all
- March 29, 1999 – Iraq seeks ties to Belgrade
- April 5, 1999 – Hamas leads protest against Serbia
- March 30, 1999 – Saudi defense minister to visit Iran
- March 29, 1999 – Middle East Christian groups protest strikes
- April 5, 1999 – After initially backing NATO strikes, Iran now sides with Russia
- April 7, 1999 – Sharon urges U.S. Jews to oppose independent Kosovo
- April 9, 1999 – NATO’s Kosovo precedent worries Israel, pleases the Palestinians
- April 5, 1999 – Assad seek major arms deal in first Moscow visit in 9 years
- April 9, 1999 – Assad to renew military ties with Russia
- April 12, 1999 – Sharon pitches peace plan in Moscow
- April 10, 1999 – Yemenite opposition leader assassinated
- April 13, 1999 – U.S. ignored warnings about Russian strategic aid to Iran
- April 16, 1999 – Saudis, Pakistanis said to be directing U.S. Afghan policy
- April 19, 1999 – Iran using subs in plan to block Straits of Hormuz
- April 19, 1999 – Sharon’s Moscow trip worried State Department
- April 16, 1999 – Iran, Russia sign cooperation accord
- April 12, 1999 – Iran gets invitation from Germany
- April 21, 1999 – Ecevit appears ready for nationalist coalition
- April 22, 1999 – Iran, Russia agree on Kosovo as Islamic states plan meeting
- April 22, 1999 – Russia wants to sell S-300 to Libya
- April 22, 1999 – Jordan’s king meets Assad in reconciliation bid
- April 22, 1999 – Russia wants to sell S-300 to Libya
- April 21, 1999 – Islamic group planned to use chem-bio weapons
- April 12, 1999 – Assad abruptly cancels Moscow visit
- April 28, 1999 – Syria, Turkey hold first talks since PKK crisis
- April 23, 1999 – Iran, Iraq scientists allowed to enter top-secret U.S. labs
- April 27, 1999 – Israel reassures U.S., will limit space contracts with Moscow
- April 30, 1999 – U.S. to ease sanctions on Iran, Libya, Sudan
- May 11, 1999 – Israel expects Syria to announce Russian arms bu
- May 13, 1999 – U.S. seeks to boost Turkish-Israeli ties
- May 14, 1999 – Clinton administration has big plans for Israel’s Barak
- May 10, 1999 – GCC appears split over Iran
- May 18, 1999 – For Arafat, Barak was the obvious choice
- May 19, 1999 – Barark to Bibi: ‘Brothers walk together’
- May 19, 1999 – Key to coalition is Sharansky
- May 20, 1999 – Russian party prepared to join Barak coalition alone
- May 20, 1999 – Arafat worries that Barak coalition could include Likud
- May 26, 1999 – Turkey sees U.S. huddle with Iraqi opposition as threat
- May 26, 1999 – Special Report: Palestinians adopt Resolution 181 strategy
- June 1, 1999 – Arab summit on Barak shelved, Arafat-Assad feud blamed
- June 1, 1999 – Iran’s Kharazi continues diplomatic blitz of Arab states
- June 3, 1999 – Assad said hospitalized for heart ailment
- June 9, 1999 – PKK’S Ocalan reveals his many benefactors
- June 8, 1999 – Israel fears China resumes missile technology to Iran
- June 10, 1999 – Iran arrests 13 Jews, accuses them of spying
- June 16, 1999 – Samaritans clash with Palestinian Authority
- June 15, 1999 – Most Palestinians think Palestinian Authority is corrupt: Poll
- June 17, 1999 – Israel to have missile defense by year’s end
- June 13, 1999 – Arrow anti-missile system debuts, THAAD test successful
- June 21, 1999 – Palestinian Authority blocks visits by human rights groups
- June 23, 1999 – Tens of thousands of Egyptians held without charges
- June 23, 1999 – Rampant corruption splits Palestinians on declaration of state
- June 23, 1999 – Sharon says Barak offered him Foreign or Finance Minister
- June 22, 1999 – Syria’s nod to Israel’s new leader alarms Arafat
- June 25, 1999 – Arafat seeks to contain authority of his security chief
- June 24, 1999 – Saddam readies hit squads against U.S.-backed foes
- July 1, 1999 – Kurds in major clash with Turkey near Iraqi border
- Junly 1, 1999 – More PA woes: Kosovo donations disrupting cash flow
- July 5, 1999 – Turkey warns Iran against helping PKK
- July 10, 1999 – Pakistan used Bin Laden agents for Kashmir offensive: Expert
- July 10, 1999 – Turkey closely following Russia-Syria arms deal
- July 8, 1999 – Ocalan’s appeal to live divides Kurds
- July 12, 1999 – Saddam razes villages suspected of harboring insurgents
- July 13, 1999 – Iran’s leaders put to the test as protests continue
- July 12, 1999 – Assad’s son visits Saudi Arabia, stirring speculation
- July 12, 1999 – Iranian student protests spread nationwide
- July 14, 1999 – Special Report: Iran’s strategic aims threatened by protests
- July 1, 1999 – Barak seeks to lower U.S. profile in peace talks
- July 15, 1999 – Iran prepares to test-launch intercontinental missile
- July 22, 1999 – Israel denies deal to free Iranian Jews involves old debt
- July 19, 1999 – Iran denies missile development project with Russia
- July 27, 1999 – Assad no-show disappoints U.S., Israel
- July 19, 1999 – Iran denies missile development project with Russia
- July 26, 1999 – Morocco’s late king had special relationship with Israel
- July 19, 1999 – Iran denies missile development project with Russia
- July 29, 1999 – Suddenly, Israel has a potent navy
- July 31, 1999 – Elite Iraqi unit puts down revolt
- August 2, 1999 – Russia, Syria said to be near arms accord
- August 4, 1999 – Syria to control all Lebanese communications
- August 5, 1999 – Iran focuses on space program
- August 4, 1999 – Syria to control all Lebanese communications
- August 6, 1999 – Iran focuses on space program
- August 9, 1999 – Saudis deny reports they seek nukes from Pakistan
- August 9, 1999 – Bin Laden has 20 nuclear bombs: Expert
- August 10, 1999 – Iran calls Saddam’s regime ‘one of the most brutal’ of all time
- August 12, 1999 – Saddam’s younger son consolidates power
- August 18, 1999 – Iranian Jews to be charged with espionage this week
- August 20, 1999 – In rare reaction, Iraq denies opposition claim of assassination attempt
- August 24, 1999 – Coup threat seen pushing Assad toward talks with Israel
- Augustt 27, 1999 – Iran, Pakistan agree to cooperate on intelligence, drug trafficking
- September 2, 1999 – Israel expects Hamas to attack when agreement on talks is reached
- September 8, 1999 – Hamas terror recruits inside Israel surface in nightmare for Barak
- September 4, 1999 – Sharon wins election for Likud leader
- September 9, 1999 – Israel caught off guard by Israeli Arab bombings
- September 9, 1999 – Israel, Russia team up to help India
- September 13, 1999 – Organized crime backed by Palestinian officials flourishes in Ramallah
- September 15, 1999 – Palestinian Authority recruits freed prisoners for its security forces
- September 15, 1999 – Experts don’t give Israeli-Palestinian peace a chance by Sept. 2000 deadline
- September 16, 1999 – Israel warns Moscow of Iran’s connection to bombings
- September 27, 1999 – Family feud: Fighting breaks out in Syria
- September 28, 1999 – Iran begins naval maneuvers in Persian Gulf
- September 24, 1999 – Mossad reopens office in Amman, Jordan
- September 30, 1999 – Iran announces discovery of major new oil field
- September 27, 1999 – Syria’s economy reported near collapse
- September 30, 1999 – Iran releases Iraqi POWs
- September 23, 1999 – Arafat prepares to launch security force number 15
- October 5, 1999 – Chechen elites in Jordan call on the Muslim world to stop Russia
- October 5, 1999 – Syria arrests more than 1,000 in ruling family power struggle
- October 7, 1999 – Palestinians, Arabs sign up to fight in Russia
- October 16, 1999 – Iran exchanging weapons to Chechnya for missile technology
- October 21, 1999 – China defense minister visits Israel
- October 22, 1999 – Despite peace process, Middle East remains world’s leading arms market
- October 21, 1999 – Saddam appoints new intelligence chief
- November 1, 1999 – Clinton leans on Mubarak to reverse boycott of summit
- November 3, 1999 – Up to 34 Egyptian officers died in crash
- November 3, 1999 – Mubarak in Paris for medical tests
- November 3, 1999 – Iran’s Khamenei warns against U.S. buildup in the Gulf
- November 11, 1999 – Taliban issues first threat to U.S. over Bin Laden
- November 13, 1999 – Israel to continue assistance to China on airborne early-warning system
- November 9, 1999 – Government newspaper suspects sabotage in EgyptAir cra
- November 5, 1999 – Saudis, Chinese to explore strategic ties after unprecedented state visit
- November 13, 1999 – Israel to continue assistance to China on airborne early-warning system
- November 11, 1999 – Taliban issues first threat to U.S. over Bin Laden
- November 13, 1999 – Palestinian officials embarrassed by Mrs. Arafat’s statements
- November 26, 1999 – Egyptian officials say U.S. steered outcome of Flight 990 investigation
- November 29, 1999 – Egypt halts cooperation with FBI on crash probe
- November 18, 1999 – Arafat confidant, a religious judge, is charged in sex scandal
- November 30, 1999 – Arafat cracks down on signers of anti-corruption petition
- December 2, 1999 – Arafat fights petition, fears Iran’s, Syria’s role
- December 2, 1999 – Jordan stops PLO from opening refugee office
- November 23, 1999 – Mubarak credited for persuading Clinton to delay probe of Flight 990
- December 6, 1999 – Charging Arafat’s regime with corruption is a crime
- December 7, 1999 – Weakened Assad seen losing his grip
- December 2, 1999 – Israeli aviation firm refuses to confirm secret visit by Li Peng
- November 30, 1999 – Israel confronts China over missile aid to Iran
- December 8, 1999 – India plans major military buildup
- December 14, 1999 – West worries Iranian power plant is conduit for Russian nuke technology
- December 16, 1999 – Syria coordinating its strategy with Iran, other neighbors
- December 14, 1999 – High tech imports from Israel disturb Arab regimes
- December 14, 1999 – Iran silent as its only ally sets talks with Israel
- December 21, 1999 – Syria undergoing creeping Islamization
- December 22, 1999 – Barak wants top U.S. weapons in exchange for peace with Syria
- December 23, 1999 – Assad’s son to coordinate Palestinian issue with Iran, other allies
- December 27, 1999 – Arab states spend heavily on arms not health, education
- December 27, 1999 – Iran faults Arab states for yielding to Israel while overspending for arms
- December 17, 1999 – 80 Palestinian journalists sign petition protesting infiltration of their ranks
- December 24, 1999 – Palestinian sought in Y2K plot; U.S. warns Taliban
- December 28, 1999 – New statement on Jewish spy suspects reveals split in regime
- March 18, 1999 – Moscow would block aid from 10 research centers
- March 22, 1999 – Israel, Ukraine sign defense memo
- March 24, 1999 – European analysts see Iranian hand behind Kosovo conflict
- March 23, 1999 – Former CIA chief: U.S. was wrong on Iran, N. Korea
- March 29, 1999 – Russia vows to defy sanctions
- March 29, 1999 – U.S. asks Turkey to stop Iraq oil
- March 27, 1999 – Congress to get tougher on Russian aid to Iran
- April 15, 1999 – Russia prepares to send 9 more warships toward Kosovo
- April 17, 1999 – U.S. urges NATO allies to invest in R&D
- April 20, 1999 – NATO expected to decide on ground invasion at summit
- April 13, 1999 – Belgrade votes to join Russian alliance
- May 27, 1999 – Czechs join Russia in aiding Iran’s nuclear program
- June 11, 1999 – Syria, Russia haggle over $2 billion arms deal
- June 9, 1999 – Russian S-300 missiles remain in their crates in Crete
- June 9, 1999 – Baku calls China on rocket-sale to Armenia
- June 14, 1999 – Barak’s win nixes Israel-Russia accord on Iran
- June 22, 1999 – Turkey sees renewed threat from Russia
- June 17, 1999 – Russians to Syria’s Assad: ‘Show us the money’
- July 6, 1999 – Yeltsin, Assad meet under cloud of U.S. disapproval
- July 7, 1999 – Special Report: One on one with Vladimir Orlov
- July 21, 1999 – Russia’s military industrial complex expects banner year
- July 23, 1999 – U.S. says Russia has new, tough proliferation policy
- July 26, 1999 – Greece, Turkey begin talks
- July 23, 1999 – U.S. says Russia has new, tough proliferation policy
- July 28, 1999 – Iran, Russia say they’re talking about proliferation as Stepashin prepares to meet Gore
- August 18, 1999 – Kazakh warns Russian tests of biochemical weapons endanger mainland
- August 21, 1999 – Russia blames foreign elements for insurgency in Dagestan
- August 12, 1999 – Saudis said to be financing insurgency in Dagestan
- August 26, 1999 – Russia, China agree to form strategic alliance to contain U.S., NATO
- August 30, 1999 – Turkey, Greece move closer in quake’s aftermath
- September 15, 1999 – U.S., Russia to establish ICBM Y2K center
- September 20, 1999 – MI-5 said behind cancellation of Islamic strategy conference involving Bin Laden aides
- September 22, 1999 – Russian intelligence charges Saudis, Bin Laden had role in bombings
- October 11, 1999 – Russia to deploy new nuclear missiles
- October 12, 1999 – U.S. nuclear equipment smuggled to Iran
- October 19, 1999 – Russian general staff lists new conditions for using nukes
- October 20, 1999 – Russia steps up arms sales effort in Middle East
- October 22, 1999 – Former CIA chief faults Clinton for decline in U.S. espionage capability
- October 29, 1999 – Putin pledges to rebuild Russia’s military
- November 5, 1999 – Russia successfully tests anti-missile system
- November 8, 1999 – Russia, India agree to major new arms deals
- November 8, 1999 – Russia tests second nuke missile in week
- November 17, 1999 – Albanian politicians are helping Bin Laden
- November 15, 1999 – Iran states claim as number one Middle East missile power
- November 11, 1999 – Mubarak remains in Paris for medical test
- November 19, 1999 – Son of Assad seen behind liberalization on travel for Syrians
- November 19, 1999 – Palestinian legislative report: Arafat’s security services extort protection money
- November 23, 1999 – Author: Clinton relayed Rabin’s pledge of full withdrawal
- November 25, 1999 – Amnesty International: Iraq still executes political opponents
- November 23, 1999 – Kazakhstan admits selling fighter jets to N. Korea
- December 13, 1999 – Russia deploys new Topol-M nuclear missiles
- December 15, 1999 – Russia test-fires Topol-M missile
- May 4, 1999 – Neglecting Latin America
- June 16, 1999 – Somalia appeals to Libya for war assistanc
- June 15, 1999 – Gadhafi in South Africa
- July 27, 1999 – Israel, Algeria leaders in first meeting, a surprise, at funeral
- July 24, 1999 – Slave trade in Africa reported to be decreasing
- August 10, 1999 – Algeria confirms it held secret talks with Israel for years
- May 5, 1996 – One who declined ‘The Washington Compromise’
- April 5, 1998 – A world of unreported news
- November 23, 1998 – Pardon me comrade, your slip is showing
- February, 1999 – Midnight in Tehran
- March 4, 1999 – Who needs the Panama Canal?
- April 28, 1999 – Third Way refugees, East and West
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- September 20 – William R. Forstchen: Shooting Christians as a PC crime
- October 28 – Reed Irvine:Triple standard on drugs
- December 6 – Frank Gaffney: Still a dangerous world
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