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EAST ASIA

January 6, 2001 - Chinese leaders launch blitz on the Middle East

January 10, 2001 - Clinton allows Seoul to extend range of missiles

January 16, 2001 - China, Japan compete for influence in the Middle East

January 18, 2001 - S. Korean developing longer-range missiles without U.S. approval

February 8, 2001 - S. Korea to pay $500 million for Russian aircraft

February 21, 2001 - Report: Growing China may threaten U.S. oil supply

February 28, 2001 - China deploys technicians to Iraq in exchange for oil

March 5, 2001 - Continuing N. Korean missile buildup worries Seoul

March 13, 2001 - Taiwan warns U.S. against revived Phalcon sale to China

March 19, 2001 - China told UN fiber optics project in Iraq was civilian contract

March 26, 2001 - Seoul: North Korea has plutonium for two nuclear weapons

March 30, 2001 - U.S.: North Korea is 'number one proliferator'

April 6, 2001 - UN stop Chinese oil-drilling contract with Iraq

April 6, 2001 - Report: N. Korea has sold 540 missiles to MIddle East clients

April 16, 2001 - Downed Chinese F-8 carried Israeli missile

May 4, 2001 - Kim Jong-Il to Europeans: Freeze on missile tests until 2003

May 6, 2001 - Kim Jong Il says missile sales will continue

May 14, 2001 - Pyongyang warns Seoul against missile defense

June 5, 2001 - U.S. and allies may pay off Pyongyang to stop missile exports

June 18, 2001 - U.S. tries to block sale of 50 N. Korean missile engines

June 21, 2001 - Up to 300 N. Koreans in Egypt for missile program

July 12, 2001 - China delegation holds weapons talks in Cairo

July 25, 2001 - China's Lai testifies he ran major spy operation for Beijing

August 9, 2001 - China denies missile sales report

August 15, 2001 - Report: Taiwan granted use of Israel's spy satellite

August 17, 2001 - China using N. Korea to front Middle East missile trade

U.S. missile shield

September 6, 2001 - N. Korea pledges to continue missile test ban

September 10, 2001 - Japan to increase missile defense R&D in significant step

October 2, 2001 - Beijing ire at report of Taleban missile link

October 15, 2001 - N. Korean tunnel technology in demand by rogue states

October 23, 2001 - Bush weighs missile defense tradeoff with Russia

October 31, 2001 - U.S.: Beijing continues missile sales to Middle East despite war

November 15, 2001 - Japan to bolster Gulf presence

November 27, 2001 - Report: N. Korea sells Egypt 24 medium-range missiles

December 18, 2001 - China demands Israel cough up $2 billion for cancelling Phalcon

STATESIDE

January 3, 2001 - Rumsfeld has record of favoring Saddam's ouster

January 4, 2001 - Trial of Bin Laden aides begins in N.Y.

January 4, 2001 - Report: Bush can expect trouble in Iraq and Afghanistan

January 4, 2001 - Spencer Abraham first Arab-American named to cabinet post

January 9, 2001 - GAO: U.S. lacks means to suppress enemy air defenses

January 13, 2001 - Widened threat from unconventional weapons face Bush administration

January 13, 2001 - Sudan hopes Bush will improve ties

January 15, 2001 - Richardson sent to Gulf to work on Clinton's oil legacy

January 16, 2001 - Clinton hands off Iraqi opposition plan to Bush

January 17, 2001 - Military exercise by U.S., Israel, Turkey makes waves

January 20, 2001 - Early split emerging over Iraq in new administration

January 22, 2001 - Bush may cut a deal with Iran

January 23, 2001 - Gaps in intelligence, Arabic language cited in Cole attack

January 24, 2001 - U.S. approves high-resolution spying by commercial satellites

January 26, 2001 - Patriot anti-missile battery deployed to Israel

January 27, 2001 - U.S. defense contractors did well in Middle East in 2000

January 29, 2001 - U.S. sends National Guard units to Gulf for first time

January 30, 2001 - U.S. completes key test of navy's missile defense system

January 30, 2001 - Clinton termed 'most arms export happy president' ever

January 31, 2001 - Bush administration moves to block N. Korea missile aid to Iran

February 2, 2001 - Powell's Middle East tour to begin in Cairo

February 4, 2001 - Rumsfeld, Powell said to differ over Iraq policy

February 6, 2001 - Tensions high as U.S. Patriot missiles arrive in Israel

February 7, 2001 - Wolfowitz gets post; has taken hard line on Iraq, China

February 8, 2001 - Bush fills key Mideast policy positions

February 9, 2001 - Memo: Powell bans use of term 'peace process'

February 9, 2001 - Tenet: Missile proliferation changing strategic equation in Middle East, Asia

February 13, 2001 - Bush gives Saddam a break, shelves Arab-Israeli conflict

February 13, 2001 - Bin Laden trial reveals business side of international terrorism

February 15, 2001 - Special Forces begins 'non-lethal' weapons training for Iraqi opposition

February 16, 2001 - Boom decade seen for U.S. electronic warfare business

February 16, 2001 - Bush calls Arafat but maintains low profile on Mideast

February 19, 2001 - Experts call on Bush to end sanctions against Iran

February 19, 2001 - Nixon Center urges U.S. to allow Russian conventional arms exports

February 20, 2001 - U.S. alerts Israel to plans for Iran, intelligence on Iraq

February 21, 2001 - Israel, Turkey got no advance notice of Iraq strike

February 24, 2001 - CIA: China continues nuke cooperation with Iran

February 26, 2001 - Powell holds talks amid escalating violence

February 26, 2001 - U.S., Egypt agreed to discuss upgrade in ties

February 27, 2001 - U.S., Kuwait renew defense pact for another 10 years

February 28, 2001 - U.S. focuses on Iraq in human rights report

March 1, 2001 - After Iraqi raid, JSOW missiles lose luster

March 2, 2001 - Powell's deputy returns to Middle East to explain Iraq policy

March 2, 2001 - Congress uneasy over Powell shift on Iraq

March 3, 2001 - Commission: U.S. weapons technology re-exported to Iran, Iraq, China

March 6, 2001 - Sources say Congress may renew Chinese sanctions effort

March 7, 2001 - Pressure growing on Bush to change Iraq policy

March 8, 2001 - U.S. works with Jordan to crack down on Iraqi imports

March 12, 2001 - U.S. F-15, F-16s still in demand

March 12, 2001 - Bush administration focuses on Sudan civil war

March 13, 2001 - U.S. considers retreat from no-fly zones after failed strikes

March 14, 2001 - Israel increasingly sees Egypt as potential threat

March 14, 2001 - Bush reverses Clinton on Mideast aid

March 16, 2001 - Bush has double-track strategy for Iran

March 17, 2001 - U.S. monitors N. Korea's new ties to West for signs of tech transfers

March 19, 2001 - 850 firms show wares at Gulf arms expo

March 19, 2001 - U.S. disappointed by OPEC slash in production

March 20, 2001 - Report urges citing Lebanon for harboring terrorist groups

March 20, 2001 - Congress to review Clinton decision to relax export controls

March 21, 2001 - U.S. seeks other takers for anti-Saddam aid

March 27, 2001 - U.S. to develop new anti-missile system for Israel

March 27, 2001 - U.S. seeks French support for Iraq policy as Arabs split over sanctions

March 29, 2001 - U.S. building satellite network to monitor rogue missile programs

March 30, 2001 - U.S. schedules new National Missile Defense test

March 31, 2001 - Counterintelligence advisory describes student snoops

April 2, 2001 - U.S. strikes Iraq anti-aircraft site

April 2, 2001 - Northrop Grumman acquisition makes it one of top 5 defense contractors

April 3, 2001 - U.S. PAC-3 successfully intercepts Scud missile in test

April 4, 2001 - U.S. anti-missile laser passes critical test

April 5, 2001 - U.S. plans new technology to replace landmines

April 9, 2001 - Masters of deception: U.S. call Iraq, Libya slippery on WMD

April 11, 2001 - Study: U.S. incentives inadequate to stop Russia-Iran nuke ties

April 14, 2001 - Iran's rulers split over cooperating with U.S. against Saddam

April 17, 2001 - Gulf states help U.S. with Iraq oil smuggling

April 18, 2001 - U.S. continues production of upgraded F-15E

April 19, 2001 - Bush to Mideast: We're back

April 20, 2001 - Cheney plan calls for lifting sanctions, increasing oil imports

April 23, 2001 - U.S. pledges help to Turkey for sanctions losses

April 25, 2001 - Pentagons calls for end to 5 weapons programs

April 27, 2001 - Congressional group calls for dialogue with allies to block proliferation

April 28, 2001 - Bush administration sets terms for improved ties with Sudan

April 28, 2001 - U.S. confronts France over multiple dual-use sales to Iraq

May 2, 2001 - U.S. terror report mum on Arafat's Fatah

May 7, 2001 - U.S. declares alert for citizens in Saudi Arabia

May 9, 2001 - Egypt admits to U.S. pressure on missile cooperation with Russia, N. Korea

May 9, 2001 - U.S. presses allies to block Iran arms to Hizbullah

May 10, 2001 - U.S. warns Germany against oil deal with Libya

May 15, 2001 - U.S. warns Americans abroad against Bin Laden attacks

May 17, 2001 - McConnell challenges administration on aid to Egypt

May 17, 2001 - U.S. blocks 111 contracts with Iraq worth $350 million

May 17, 2001 - Report: 100 plus terrorist groups have 'bomb'; 550 nuclear trafficking deals since '93

May 19, 2001 - Arafat regime near collapse as radical states press for war

May 22, 2001 - U.S. angered by attack on Palestinian security chief

May 24, 2001 - U.S. backs down on Russian arms sales to Iran

May 24, 2001 - U.S. cancels exercise with Israel

May 28, 2001 - Bush appoints Gulf advisor

May 31, 2001 - Bush officals tell Arab-Americans U.S. will reconsider arms sales to Israel

May 31, 2001 - U.S. angered by Syria's cooperation with Iraq

June 6, 2001 - Power shift in Senate good news for arms exporters

June 7, 2001 - Biden salutes Powell as Bush resumes N. Korea talks

June 8, 2001 - U.S. finds little support for sanctions plan against Iraq

June 10, 2001 - CIA: Arafat must crack down on imported terror

June 12, 2001 - Bush asked to drop export controls on supercomputers

June 14, 2001 - Court denies State Dept. right to label groups terrorist

June 15, 2001 - GAO probes Israel's use of F-16s

June 15, 2001 - Stockholm report: Middle East arms race leads to worldwide military spending increase

June 18, 2001 - U.S. plans new missile defense test in July

June 20, 2001 - Agency can't verify nuke programs in Iraq, N. Korea

June 22, 2001 - U.S. confronts Egypt on N. Korean cooperation

June 23, 2001 - U.S. identifies Libya as most likely missile threat to Europe

June 25, 2001 - U.S. Gulf forces placed on Con Delta alert

June 26, 2001 - Rand: U.S. must expand Middle East presence

June 28, 2001 - Pentagon banking on lasers for missile defense

June 29, 2001 - U.S. to discuss security ties with Algeria during Bouteflika visit

June 29, 2001 - U.S. fears weapons of mass destruction in next Middle East war

July 2, 2001 - U.S. warns Israel of sanctions

July 5, 2001 - Rep. Weldon warns against Iran's longer range missiles

July 5, 2001 - U.S. blocks technology transfer needed for Turkey-Boeing deal

July 6, 2001 - Bush dismayed by U.S. failure to stop war

July 16, 2001 - U.S. successfully tests missile defense system

July 19, 2001 - U.S. issues new terror alert in Gulf

July 20, 2001 - U.S. confronts Israel over incursions by troops, settlers

July 27, 2001 - U.S. rejects biological weapons treaty

July 28, 2001 - U.S. sees missile defense agreements with allies by 2002

July 31, 2001 - Israel-Palestinian conflict unwinnable, think tank concludes

July 31, 2001 - Iran, Iraq, Syria producing bio weapons, U.S. charges

Aug. 1, 2001 - Bush gets conflicting advice on Iraq

August 6, 2001 - U.S. Iraq attack plans complicated by Chinese fiber optics

August 7, 2001 - Israel, Germany, Japan, Italy emerge as U.S. partners on missile defense

August 7, 2001 - U.S. Iraq attack plans complicated by Chinese fiber optics

August 10, 2001 - U.S. forces, allies vulnerable to Scud missile attacks

August 13, 2001 - Not all U.S. planes found their targets in Iraq strike

August 14, 2001 - U.S. declares new alert in the Gulf

August 17, 2001 - U.S. sees Libyan threat

August 20, 2001 - Religious freedom commission zeroes in on Sudan, Saudi Arabia

August 21, 2001 - U.S. missile defense cooperation with allies underway

August 29, 2001 - U.S. wants to resume ship visits to Yemen

August 30, 2001 - U.S. considers increase in security aid to Yemen

August 30, 2001 - CIA: Iraq hiding medium-range missile arsenal

September 4, 2001 - U.S. sanctions Chinese firm for missile aid to Pakistan

September 5, 2001 - Arab League plans to oppose U.S. missile shield

September 7, 2001 - Glasgow conference addresses biological war threat to Europe

September 10, 2001 - Bush agrees to lift sanctions on Sudan, sends Danforth as envoy

September 10, 2001 - Senate committee cuts missile defense budget

September 12, 2001 - FBI focuses on Hamas supporters in U.S.

September 12, 2001 - Bush weighs range of options

September 13, 2001 - U.S. places forces in Gulf on high alert

September 13, 2001 - U.S. unable to locate strategic targets in Iraq

September 14, 2001 - U.S. places forces in Gulf on high alert

September 14, 2001 - U.S. mobilizing military assets in Gulf

September 14, 2001 - U.S. probes Fatah involvement in suicide crashes

September 15, 2001 - U.S. pressing Gulf states to join counterterror coalition

September 15, 2001 - Congress opposes Peres-Arafat meeting

September 15, 2001 - Counterterrorism, intelligence are focus of Congressional reveiew of defense budget

September 17, 2001 - Arabs plan summit as U.S. presents demands

September 17, 2001 - U.S. experts see Saddam as culprit

September 20, 2001 - CIA now focusing on Iraq connection

September 24, 2001 - Bush proposes military aid to Iran, Syria

September 24, 2001 - Congress: U.S. ignorant of Islam, Arab world

September 25, 2001 - Bush quietly plans to accelerate arms sales to potential Mideast allies

September 25, 2001 - U.S. urges OPEC to maintain stable oil price

September 27, 2001 - Report: U.S. attack could be in days

September 27, 2001 - U.S. offers to remove Syria from terror list

September 28, 2001 - U.S. presses Lebanon for information on Atta, six others

September 28, 2001 - Pentagon group continues to urge attack on Iraq

September 30, 2001 - WorldTribune.com contributor stops a flag burning

October 3, 2001 - Pentagon: State sponsors of terrorism will provide weapons of mass destruction

October 5, 2001 - Arab sources: Bush plans peace initiative

October 5, 2001 - U.S. looking at Oman, Qatar as bases for attack

October 8, 2001 - U.S. briefs Israel minutes before launching attack

October 11, 2001 - U.S. indicts Hizbullah for barracks bombing in Khobar

October 11, 2001 - Congress call for adding Iraq to hit list

October 16, 2001 - U.S., Israel resume strategic exchanges

October 16, 2001 - U.S. hopeful on deal with Syria

October 16, 2001 - U.S. blacklists Yemen honey companies suspected of ties with Bin Laden

October 16, 2001 - Rice: U.S. has Iraq in its sights, but not Syria

October 18, 2001 - U.S. rejects Iran's offer to help offensive

October 19, 2001 - Bush grants Palestinians waiver on terror sanctions

October 23, 2001 - Bush weighs missile defense tradeoff with Russia

October 24, 2001 - U.S. assures Saudis visa requirements won't change

October 29, 2001 - U.S. investigating Iraq-Anthrax connection

October 29, 2001 - Potential U.S. invasion force completes exercises in Egypt

October 29, 2001 - U.S. military warns troops, families of rising tension in Kuwait

October 30, 2001 - Lockheed Martin wins JSF competition

November 3, 2001 - U.S. pledges peace drive to Arab allies

November 5, 2001 - U.S. plays down Saudi violations of religious freedom

November 12, 2001 - Joint U.S.-Pakistan statement

November 12, 2001 - U.S. imposes immigration restrictions on Arab males

November 12, 2001 - U.S. security extremely tight at WTO

November 13, 2001 - U.S. prepares to roll out plan for Palestinian state

November 14, 2001 - U.S. eases pressure on Hizbullah

November 19, 2001 - U.S. deploys additional troops to Kuwait to deter Iraq

November 20, 2001 - U.S. hints rogue state helped Bin Laden with bio weapons

November 21, 2001 - Israeli security firms doing big business in U.S.

November 23, 2001 - U.S. missile defense program seen as casualty of Sept. 11

November 25, 2001 - U.S. intelligence can't prove allies aren't proliferators

November 27, 2001 - New consensus on Iraq includes Colin Powell

November 28, 2001 - U.S. weighs use of low-yield nukes against Iraq targets

November 28, 2001 - U.S. tightens visa procedures for Saudis

November 30, 2001 - U.S. to sell Egypt missiles despite report of N. Korean deal

November 30, 2001 - U.S. conducts first missile defense test since Sept. 11

December 3, 2001 - Pentagon, State Dept. debate need for alliance against Iraq

December 3, 2001 - U.S. delays missile defense test

December 4, 2001 - U.S. destroys target ICBM in missile defense test

December 5, 2001 - U.S. won't link China sanctions to war effort

December 5, 2001 - U.S. , Italy, Canada freeze assets of groups linked to Hamas

December 7, 2001 - U.S. dilemma: What to do with Arab prisoners

December 10, 2001 - Zinni gives peace a chance � for 48 hours

December 10, 2001 - Boeing submits plan for U.S. airline security

December 20, 2001 - U.S. stopping ships in search for Bin Laden

December 24, 2001 - Strategists want to psych out Saddam with propaganda blitz

MIDDLE EAST

January 3, 2001 - Israel's attorney general to Barak: Don't sign agreement during campaign

January 3, 2001 - Gulf nations sign defense accord after lengthy delay

January 5, 2001 - Iraq battles widespread rumors of Saddam's death

January 6, 2001 - Saddam's son goes public against father's government

January 8, 2001 - Iran hopes oil, not security, will drive Bush policy

January 8, 2001 - Report: Pakistan has developed new missile

January 9, 2001 - Teheran again rocked by explosions

January 9, 2001 - OPEC set to reduce oil production

January 9, 2001 - A weakened Arafat's orders perpetuating chaos, violence

January 10, 2001 - Palestinian Authority nab collaborators with Israel

January 10, 2001 - Syria refuses to cooperate as Lockerbie trial nears end

January 10, 2001 - Israel's General Staff worries Barak may do something rash

January 11, 2001 - Israel reinforces northern border

January 11, 2001 - Palestinians to Arab League: Show us the money

January 11, 2001 - U.S. still can't link Bin Laden to USS Cole attack

January 12, 2001 - Iran weapons program hampered by western suppliers

January 12, 2001 - Saddam has upgraded conventional military despite sanctions

January 13, 2001 - Top Syrians sign petition for democracy

January 13, 2001 - Palestinians using cell phones to detonate bombs

January 13, 2001 - Israeli intelligence unit win priority status in war with Palestinian Authority

January 13, 2001 - Iran steps us shipments to Hizbullah; Cohen urges Syria to exercise restraint

January 15, 2001 - Barak under pressure to yield to Peres

January 15, 2001 - Up to 17 more Palestinians face execution for collaborating with Israel

January 15, 2001 - Gaza tense as Israeli kidnapped

January 16, 2001 - Saddam raising his profile in Palestinian areas

January 16, 2001 - Kidnapped Israeli found dead in Gaza

January 17, 2001 - Israeli military chiefs demand call up of reserves

January 17, 2001 - Egypt in on the ground floor with incoming Bush administration

January 18, 2001 - India tests long-range ballistic missile

January 19, 2001 - Palestinian group takes credit for killing Arafat's media czar

January 19, 2001 - Bush team to rethink Oslo accords, peace process

January 22, 2001 - Israel's reconnaissance satellite releases 1st photos

January 23, 2001 - Bush team faults Israel, Palestinians for not preparing public for peace

January 23, 2001 - Assad adopts Chinese model for his regime

January 24, 2001 - Saddam blocks IAEA team inspecting nuclear sites

January 24, 2001 - Israel warns Syria of massive attack if Hizbullah strikes

January 25, 2001 - Saddam reopens pipeline to Syria, sells oil at half price

January 25, 2001 - Syria's Assad makes first visit to Iran

January 25, 2001 - Palestinian Authority freezes assets of slain TV director

January 26, 2001 - Syria's Assad holding urgent talks in Iran

January 27, 2001 - Israel puts arms suppliers on war footing

January 29, 2001 - Egypt emerging as leading energy supplier from region

January 30, 2001 - Egypt's bid for strategic ties with U.S. worries Israel

January 30, 2001 - Armed violence breaks out between factions of Palestinian Authority

January 31, 2001 - Israel seeks Bush support for anti-missile umbrella

February 5, 2001 - 15 attacks reported in Gaza; Barak vows compromise on refugee return

February 6, 2001 - India buys Israeli missiles for $270 million

February 6, 2001 - U.S. funds Iraqi opposition

February 7, 2001 - Barak-Clinton link was no match for Israel's morale crisis

February 7, 2001 - Sharon blitz: Bush announced call before winner named

February 7, 2001 - Palestinians upgrade arsenal with smuggled anti-tank, anti-aircraft weapons

February 8, 2001 - Sharon wins by record margin despite 'unelectable' reputation

February 8, 2001 - Gulf states nervous about Egypt's deployment plans

February 12, 2001 - Military intervention can't be ruled out as riots again break out in Iran

February 12, 2001 - Iran-backed group warns Sharon 'holy war' is forever

February 14, 2001 - Sharon targets Arafat leaders in top-down peace strategy

February 14, 2001 - Iran equips patrol boats with missiles

February 14, 2001 - Iraq's upgraded air defenses now threaten U.S. warplanes

February 15, 2001 - U.S. confirms terrorism meeting in Beirut

February 15, 2001 - Turkey seeks warmer Israeli ties under Sharon

February 16, 2001 - Arafat feared retaliation, fled to Ankara

February 19, 2001 - On the brink: Palestinian Authority checks are bouncing

February 20, 2001 - Syria cracks down of freedom of speech, assembly

February 23, 2001 - Colin Powell to the rescue: Palestinians desperate for cash

February 24, 2001 - Mubarak fires foreign minister as Powell arrives for talks

February 27, 2001 - Israel's military turns up the heat against Palestinians

February 28, 2001 - Under pressure, Israel allows Iraqi aid to Palestinians

March 1, 2001 - Israel probes poor performance by troops near Lebanon border

March 1, 2001 - Iraq focusing on Sudan in development of chemical, biological weapons

March 1, 2001 - CIA: Libyan missile program staging a comeback

March 1, 2001 - Bomber self-destructs during police chase

March 2, 2001 - Israel losing patience with increased Hizbullah, Palestinian attacks

March 2, 2001 - Saddam's deployment during Powell visit brought region to brink of war

March 5, 2001 - Palestinian suicide bombers kills 4, wounds 60 in Israeli city

March 6, 2001 - Egyptian military reportedly bracing for Israeli invasion of Palestinian areas

March 6, 2001 - Palestinian Authority defiant as Israel warns of attack

March 6, 2001 - Iran prepares for major defense pact with Moscow

March 9, 2001 - Sharon's first stop as Israel's prime minister is Washington

March 9, 2001 - Palestinian human rights leader calls for non-violent revolt

March 9, 2001 - Iraqi oil revenue is out of control

March 9, 2001 - Egypt's missile cooperation with N. Korea may affect U.S. ties

March 12, 2001 - Sharon, Arafat exchange flurry of back-channel overtures

March 12, 2001 - Iran publicly criticizes Moscow for reactor delays

March 12, 2001 - Iran, Tajikistan discuss military cooperation

March 12, 2001 - Pakistan launches two new sea-based missiles

March 13, 2001 - U.S. arranged secret meeting between Palestinian leaders, Israelis

March 13, 2001 - Sharon pushes for increase in defense budget

March 14, 2001 - Iran signs military, nuclear accords with Russia

March 14, 2001 - Israel warns of water war with Lebanon

March 15, 2001 - Gulf states split with Iraq allies over sanctions

March 16, 2001 - Sharon to tell Bush Iran is top threat

March 16, 2001 - Lebanon water project puts Israel military on alert

March 19, 2001 - Saudis pleased by commandos performance in hijack drama

March 20, 2001 - Sharon's challenge: Iraq pushing Israel off radar screen

March 20, 2001 - Gulf states to expand radar alert network

March 21, 2001 - Pakistan seeks R&D deal with Gulf states

March 26, 2001 - Sharon takes aim at key Arafat aides

March 26, 2001 - Saddam a headache for upcoming Arab Summit

March 27, 2001 - Saudis open APC facility

March 27, 2001 - Egypt seeks military aid package from U.S. similar to Israel's

March 27, 2001 - Two bombs kill one, injure 13 in Jerusalem

March 28, 2001 - Palestinians' arsenal now includes Katyusha rockets

March 28, 2001 - Gulf states face critical water shortage

March 28, 2001 - Arab summit split over Saddam demands

March 29, 2001 - Sharon call for patience as he develops response to violence

March 29, 2001 - Mubarak: Arafat alliance with Iraq could spark regional war

March 30, 2001 - Sharon policy focues on Palestinian Authority, not Palestinians

March 31, 2001 - Hizbullah using U.S. technology against Israel from Lebanon

April 2, 2001 - Mubarak comes to Washington seeking aid, strategic ties

April 2, 2001 - Israel assassinates Islamic militant

April 3, 2001 - Mubarak comes to Washington seeking aid, strategic ties

April 3, 2001 - Israel arrest of Force 17 chief signals new Sharon policy

April 3, 2001 - Iraq using Jordan as front for importing U.S. military equipment

April 4, 2001 - Mubarak pushed Egypt-Jordan peace plan with Bush

April 4, 2001 - Egypt's security forces on high alert

April 4, 2001 - 100 top Palestinians on Israel's hit list

April 4, 2001 - IMF in Turkey for bailout talks

April 5, 2001 - Israel continues surgical attacks on security targets

April 5, 2001 - U.S. confronts Mubarak over N. Korea missile deals

April 6, 2001 - Syria construction near Golan seen as preparations for attack

April 6, 2001 - Saudis convene Gulf states over Iraqi threats, diplomatic offensive

April 9, 2001 - Turkey reduces military budget due to economic woes

April 9, 2001 - Condoleezza Rice played bad cop during Mubarak visit to U.S.

April 10, 2001 - Gulf security pact gains ground with Kuwait cabinet approval

April 10, 2001 - Bin Laden maintains accounts in Cyprus

April 11, 2001 - Israel serves notice to U.S.: Palestinian attacks have gone too far

April 11, 2001 - Iran set for 5-day naval exercise

April 12, 2001 - Foreign donors grow skeptical of Palestinian cause

April 12, 2001 - Report: Arafat prepares for asylum in Cairo

April 12, 2001 - Sudan using Iraqi pilots for war in South

April 12, 2001 - Saudis sign accord with Iran despite territorial dispute

April 13, 2001 - Israel's new problem:
Draft dodgers

April 13, 2001 - Palestinians on uncertain ground with Bush administration

April 13, 2001 - Turkey halts $19.5 billion in military procurement due to fiscal crisis

April 13, 2001 - Jordan: It depends on what you mean by cooperate

April 15, 2001 - Hizbullah missile hits Israeli tank; Peres warns U.S.

April 16, 2001 - Israeli F-16s attack Syrian position near Beirut

April 17, 2001 - Iran holds naval exercise in Gulf while discussing security pact with Saudis

April 17, 2001 - Israel invades Gaza

April 18, 2001 - Israel pulls back from Gaza under heavy U.S. pressure

April 19, 2001 - Iraq: Iran launched 56 Scud missiles at military targets

April 19, 2001 - Heavy fighting resumes in Gaza

April 19, 2001 - Cheney plan calls for lifting sanctions, increasing oil imports

April 20, 2001 - Iraq strikes back at Iran

April 20, 2001 - Israel kept Arafat plane from returning to Gaza

April 23, 2001 - Bloody Sunday as six bombs rock Israel, Gaza

April 23, 2001 - Israel detains leading nuclear scientist

April 24, 2001 - Israel again declines to respond as car bomb wounds 8

April 24, 2001 - Iran reports 86 percent increase in defense exports

April 24, 2001 - Mubarak: War would be better than 'this terror'

April 24, 2001 - Iran hosts international conference backing war effort

April 25, 2001 - Hesitant Israel holds first air force exercise with U.S.

April 25, 2001 - Iran telegraphs superiority with missile barrage on Iraq

April 27, 2001 - Saudis talk energy development with Bush administration

April 27, 2001 - American Jews urge U.S. help for Turkey

April 28, 2001 - Arafat beats terror rap

April 30, 2001 - Palestinians renew mortar attacks as U.S. puts heat on Arafat

May 1, 2001 - Bomb destroys building near Arafat HQ

May 1, 2001 - Iran ambushes Mujahadeen squad near border with Iraq

May 1, 2001 - Egypt vague on Mubarak's nuclear deal with Russia, early exit from Moscow

May 1, 2001 - Saudis reassure U.S. over oil prices

May 2, 2001 - Egypt to use U.S. aid to buy European subs

May 3, 2001 - U.S. terror report: Bin Laden has infiltrated Palestinian Authority

May 3, 2001 - King Abdullah's warning: Arafat faces exile

May 3, 2001 - Turkey shelves missile defense due to financial crisis

May 4, 2001 - Terror report: Bin Laden has infiltrated Palestinian Authority

May 5, 2001 - Sharon, Peres at odds on Arafat's role in violence

May 6, 2001 - Israeli forces punch into Palestinian areas after sniper attacks

May 7, 2001 - Israel intercepts shipment of rockets bound for Gaza

May 8, 2001 - Iran-backed Hizbullah take charge in Palestinian war effort

May 8, 2001 - Israeli forces given free hand for incursions to Palestinian areas

May 8, 2001 - Israel braces for rocket attacks after baby's death

May 9, 2001 - Most Gulf states seeks security ties with Iran

May 10, 2001 - Egypt claims military stronger than in 1973; U.S. officials disagree

May 10, 2001 - Saddam pledges $1 billion to Palestinian war effort

May 11, 2001 - Sharon's warning: Aid to Iran could fuel missile program

May 11, 2001 - Iraq admits radiation bomb project in letter to Annan

May 11, 2001 - Palestinians resume mortar attacks on Israel

May 14, 2001 - Cairo denies assisting arms shipments to Gaza

May 14, 2001 - Turkey backs U.S. missile defense program

May 14, 2001 - Syria's economic growth drops to zero

May 14, 2001 - Israel launches new offensive

May 15, 2001 - Egypt bought German components for missiles delivered via Japan, N. Korea

May 16, 2001 - Russia to sell Iran Yakhont cruise missiles

May 16, 2001 - Arafat gets out of town before the trouble starts

May 16, 2001 - Gulf nations plan expansion of regional force

May 16, 2001 - India's defense minister in Israel for a close look at Phalcon early-warning system

May 17, 2001 - Saudis welcome security cooperation with Iran

May 18, 2001 - Assad cuts short meeting with Mubarak in Egypt

May 18, 2001 - Israel hits mortar factory in missile strike

May 18, 2001 - Report warns: UN's 'cosmetic' measures won't stop Saddam

May 21, 2001 - Israel continues bombing strikes against Palestinian security sites

May 21, 2001 - Israel's military faces cash flow crisis

May 21, 2001 - Israel continues bombing strikes against Palestinian security sites

May 22, 2001 - Mubarak calls Bush with war alert

May 22, 2001 - Oman announces major gas discovery

May 22, 2001 - Iran pushes ahead on satellite plans

May 24, 2001 - Israel orders unilateral ceasefire

May 24, 2001 - Israel, Turkey close to water deal

May 25, 2001 - Egypt, Syria on alert after Israeli F-16 strike

May 25, 2001 - Palestinian gunners target W. Jerusalem as Israel maintains ceasefire

May 28, 2001 - Suicide bombings mark violent weekend in Israel

May 28, 2001 - Egypt hosts nuclear energy conference

May 28, 2001 - Saudis say suspects in Khobar bombing fled to Iran

May 30, 2001 - Iran masses troops for war games near Iraq

May 30, 2001 - Sharon agrees to settlement freeze

May 30, 2001 - Israel, Turkey again fail to agree on water price

May 31, 2001 - Syria seeking multiple-warhead missiles from Russia

May 31, 2001 - Israel fears Palestinian offensive against settlers

June 1, 2001 - Israeli commanders focused on regional war, not Palestinian conflict

June 4, 2001 - Countdown: Palestinians brace for invasion

June 4, 2001 - Rumsfeld set to talk missile defense with Turkey

June 5, 2001 - U.S. investigators ordered out of Yemen

June 5, 2001 - Egypt steps up anti-Israel rhetoric

June 6, 2001 - Israel conducts air exercises, details 'security strip' plan

June 7, 2001 - Kuwait again supports Palestinian suicide attacks

June 7, 2001 - Israel wants Arafat to arrest 120 Palestinians

June 9, 2001 - Israel charges Iran with supporting Palestinian war effort

June 11, 2001 - Khatami win seen as vote for reform, but no major changes foreseen

June 11, 2001 - U.S. investigators ordered out of Yemen

June 12, 2001 - Khatami reforms won't include military, strategic programs

June 13, 2001 - Think tank: Rising oil prices pose threat to Israel's strategic edge

June 13, 2001 - Saddam begins crackdown on Kurds in northern Iraq

June 15, 2001 - Not rocket science: Iraq plagued by high tech defections

June 18, 2001 - Jordan's king dissolves parliament as Islamic unrest intensifies

June 19, 2001 - Arafat confronts gang leaders after pressure from U.S.

June 19, 2001 - Sharon government split over Palestinian strategy

June 19, 2001 - U.S., Turkey, Israel launch air exercises

June 21, 2001 - Sharon meets resistance from frustrated military

June 23, 2001 - Arrow missile tested in U.S.-Israel-Turkey exercise

June 23, 2001 - Palestinians launch new 120 mm mortar in Gaza

June 26, 2001 - Israel relaxing restrictions on military

June 27, 2001 - Bush, Sharon disagreed before talks began

June 27, 2001 - Iraqi opposition reports war readiness signals

June 27, 2001 - Hizbullah recruiting Israeli Arabs for terror attacks

June 28, 2001 - Sharon balks on talks as Bush pushes them

June 28, 2001 - Major Iraqi troop movements reported

June 29, 2001 - Israel, Palestinians reach agreement on Mitchell timetable

June 29, 2001 - Palestinian Authority requests resumption of CIA security aid, equipment

July 2, 2001 - Five Algerian women in night club killed by insurgents

July 2, 2001 - Israel assassinates Jihad leaders; Palestinians retaliate with car bombs

July 3, 2001 - Opposition accuses Saudis of arming Somalia

July 3, 2001 - Israel expects more Hizbullah attacks from Lebanon

July 4, 2001 - Israel's military chief cuts short U.S. visit

July 5, 2001 - Israel rebuffs White House appeal to stop assassinations

July 6, 2001 - Hizbullah blocks UN patrols from key areas along Lebanese border

July 6, 2001 - IMF delays loans to Turkey over military's role

July 9, 2001 - UN agrees to transfer video of Israeli abduction

July 9, 2001 - Saddam plots recapture of Kurd zone in North

July 10, 2001 - EU countries fail to honor pledges to Palestinians

July 10, 2001 - Work started on Turkey-Russia gas pipeline

July 10, 2001 - Israel's defense minister in Turkey on way to U.S.

July 10, 2001 - Arafat in feud with top aide, intelligence chief

July 10, 2001 - Terror intelligence closes Israel's airport

July 11, 2001 - Israel: Iran plans beachhead in Gaza Strip

July 12, 2001 - 'Father' of Iran's missile program is found dead

July 12, 2001 - Israel develops countermeasures to S-300 system

July 12, 2001 - Russian-made Palestinian missiles deter Israeli patrols

July 13, 2001 - Hizbullah gaining control over Arafat organization

July 13, 2001 - Turkey deploys tanks, troops near northern Iraq

July 16, 2001 - Egypt warns Israel not to attack Syria

July 17, 2001 - Israel concerned about Iran's missiles, not Egypt's

July 17, 2001 - Conflict again breaks out in Arafat's inner circle

July 18, 2001 - Jordan intercepts weapons shipment to Hizbullah

July 19, 2001 - Military chief warns Iranians of plot to undermine clerics

July 19, 2001 - Palestinians fire mortars on Jerusalem

July 19, 2001 - Mubarak conducts purge of military, security brass

July 20, 2001 - Taliban ends open door policy for Arab insurgency groups

July 22, 2001 - Summit's call for observers seen as slap at Israel

July 23, 2001 - Sharon declares 'guerrilla war on terrorism'

July 24, 2001 - Palestinians in fire fight with Hamas

July 24, 2001 - Egypt's missile program slowed by U.S. opposition

July 25, 2001 - Israel's Sharon prepares for more CIA agents

July 25, 2001 - Israel set to mobilize reservists in nine world capitals

July 26, 2001 - Arafat rushes home to control internecine fighting

July 26, 2001 - House yields to Bush, maintains military aid to Egypt

July 27, 2001 - Israelis assassinate Hamas leader in missile attack

July 27, 2001 - U.S. pressure slows Russian transfers to Iran

July 27, 2001 - China's early-warning system aided Iraqi missile attack on U.S. plane

July 28, 2001 - U.S. to present new Middle East framework

July 30, 2001 - Six Arafat backers killed in bomb blast

August 1, 2001 - Israel attack Hamas, 8 killed

August 2, 2001 - U.S. allies seek to cool war fever

August 2, 2001 - Iran changes missile strategy in bow to Gulf neighbors

August 2, 2001 - Turkey, U.S. seek solution to technology transfer tension

August 3, 2001 - Well-funded Hizubullah now has Arafat's blessing

August 3, 2001 - Iraq says U.S. tightens embargo in preparation of attack

August 6, 2001 - Israeli intelligence projects war in 2002

August 6, 2001 - UN acknowledges 'errors' in Hizbullah video

August 6, 2001 - Turkey expels officers linked with Islamic activists

August 7, 2001 - Palestinian officials warn chaos threatens Arafat regime

August 7, 2001 - Showdown in Iran

August 8, 2001 - Egypt cracks down on Islamic activists

August 8, 2001 - Gulf nations expand military force in face of Iraqi threat

August 8, 2001 - Arafat urged to invite other parties into 'national unity government'

August 8, 2001 - Libya obtains N. Korean No-Dong missiles

August 9, 2001 - Arab states refusing to implement defense pacts with Palestinians

August 9, 2001 - Sharon in Ankara to upgrade Israel-Turkey ties

August 9, 2001 - 14 killed by suicide bomber in Jerusalem

August 10, 2001 - Lebanon cracks down on anti-Syrian elements

August 10, 2001 - Israeli cabinet votes on response to bombing

August 13, 2001 - Islamic tension increasing in Jordan

August 13, 2001 - Arafat orders Hamas, Jihad arrests

August 14, 2001 - Israeli tank force enters W. Bank city

August 15, 2001 - India think tank urges switch to U.S. missile umbrella

August 17, 2001 - Israel beefs up security around its leaders

August 17, 2001 - Palestinians brace for Israeli invasion of Gaza

August 17, 2001 - Iran urges Egypt, Syria to confront Israel

August 20, 2001 - Egypt reassures U.S.
about Suez exercise

August 20, 2001 - Israel: Intelligence services stopping 75 percent of Palestinian attacks

August 21, 2001 - 100 Syrian trucks move into Lebanon

August 22, 2001 - Iraq sustains major blow from Iranian-backed insurgents

August 23, 2001 - Libya warns Spain against missile shield cooperation

August 23, 2001 - Iran to continue military buildup

August 23, 2001 - Bin Laden back underground as Pakistan sides with U.S.

August 24, 2001 - Israel's military increases incursions into Palestinian areas

August 27, 2001 - Palestinians in deadly weekend attacks on Israel

August 27, 2001 - Arab reaction split over Iraq-Syria ties

August 28, 2001 - Israel claims regional shield after Arrow-2 downs Scud in test

August 28, 2001 - Reports: Syria seizes control of Lebanese army

August 30, 2001 - Egypt launches major military exercise

August 30, 2001 - Palestinians respond to incursion with mortar attacks on Jerusalem

August 31, 2001 - Egypt's army carries out live fire exercise

August 31, 2001 - Israel on high alert along Lebanon border

September 4, 2001 - Iran to sign weapons deal during Shamkhani visit

September 4, 2001 - Turkey ends week-long incursion in N. Iraq

September 4, 2001 - Palestinians assassinate intelligence officer suspected of working for Israel

September 5, 2001 - Palestinians plant bombs around Jerusalem

September 6, 2001 - Iraq restores military factories

September 6, 2001 - Iran's long-range missile project not dead: China picks up where Russia left off

September 6, 2001 - Palestinian elites flee to Jordan

September 9, 2001 - Bloody Sunday: Israel hit by bombing series

September 10, 2001 - Peres meetings to precede Bush-Arafat summit

September 12, 2001 - Israeli intelligence: Iraq financed bombings

September 12, 2001 - Terror attacks send shock waves through Middle East

September 12, 2001 - Expert: Time for Arab allies to join U.S. in war on terrorism

September 14, 2001 - Ramzi Yusef, Bin Laden are focus of investigation

September 15, 2001 - Turkey feeling the heat as U.S. prepares response

September 15, 2001 - Ramzi Yusef, architect of first World Trade Center bombing, carried plans for airliner suicide crashes

September 16, 2001 - Satellites tracking Bin Laden, now hiding in Kandahar

September 17, 2001 - Iran launches missile attack on opposition base in Iraq

September 17, 2001 - Sharon rebuffs U.S., rejects Peres-Arafat meeting

September 17, 2001 - Gulf nations balking at U.S. campaign

September 20, 2001 - Arab states, including allies, rejecting U.S. coalition

September 20, 2001 - 1995 plan selected U.S.-bound airliners from E. Asia

September 20, 2001 - Address to his nation by Pakistan's President, Gen. Pervez Musharraf

September 21, 2001 - Egypt rejects U.S. coalition, upgrades ties with Iraq

September 21, 2001 - Underwriters seen hiking premiums for oil tankers in Gulf

upgrades ties with Iraq

September 23, 2001 - U.S., Israel expected major Bin Laden attack

September 23, 2001 - Egypt rules out Arab participation in U.S. coalition

September 23, 2001 - Lebanon refuses to help U.S.

September 24, 2001 - Kuwait government on hold after Emir falls ill

September 24, 2001 - Israel stopped plan to destroy its tallest buildings

September 24, 2001 - Saudis deny base for U.S. military attack

September 25, 2001 - Saddam pressing for accelerated weopons procurement

September 25, 2001 - Iraqi opposition has no doubts about Saddam's sponsorship

September 25, 2001 - Arafat outraged as Syria cancels his visit

September 26, 2001 - Israel fears isolation by new U.S. coalition

September 26, 2001 - Arafat, Peres meet under U.S. pressure, despite heavy fighting nearby

September 27, 2001 - Saudis tighten security to prevent bogus passports

September 27, 2001 - Kuwait captures Iraqi spy suspects

September 27, 2001 - Pakistan's ex-spy chief blames Mossad

September 28, 2001 - Saudis approve air base for U.S. attack

September 30, 2001 - Saudis limits U.S. use of key air base

September 30, 2001 - Bin Laden prepares new attacks

October 1, 2001 - Israel: New U.S. allies still training Palestinian terrorists

October 2, 2001 - Palestinians storm settlements, 2 killed, 15 wounded

October 3, 2001 - Iran, Russia sign 'military-technical' accord

October 5, 2001 - Sharon: 'We will count just on ourselves'

October 6, 2001 - Arab allies mum about Iran links to Bin Laden

October 8, 2001 - Statement by the government of Pakistan

October 8, 2001 - Palestinian police kill two as pro-Bin Laden riots turn violent

October 10, 2001 - Palestinians ask Israel for help as pro-Bin Laden riots spread

October 10, 2001 - Former intelligence chief seen as threat to Musharraf government

October 11, 2001 - Jordan cracks down on Islamic militants

October 12, 2001 - Turkey prepares to join ground assault in Afghanistan

October 12, 2001 - Sept 11 costs Gulf oil states to the tune of $40 billion

October 13, 2001 - Widespread attacks reported on Westerners in Gulf states

October 14, 2001 - Turkey cools to war effort after nationwide demonstrations

October 15, 2001 - Palestinians seek to block coverage of pro-Bin Laden riots

October 15, 2001 - Israel's top general may be fired for publicly opposing withdrawal

October 16, 2001 - Report: Bin Laden network sought weapons grade uranium on several occasion

October 18, 2001 - Saudis may ask U.S. military to leave

October 18, 2001 - Israel cabinet minister assassinated

October 18, 2001 - Israel delivers ultimatum to Arafat

October 18, 2001 - Gulf states strengthen security measures to prevent exodus of Westerners

October 18, 2001 - Turkey rushes troops to Iraqi border

October 19, 2001 - Israeli tanks punch into West Bank cities

October 22, 2001 - Israel: Raids kill 20 Palestinians, stop suicide bombing

October 22, 2001 - Iran shells insurgent bases in Iraq

October 22, 2001 - Students, militants in Yemen protest U.S. attack

October 23, 2001 - Bush fears toppling of Arafat, Islamic backlash

October 24, 2001 - Israel prepares to withdraw as fighting continues

October 24, 2001 - Gulf states meet on media strategy to support war on terrorism

October 24, 2001 - OPEC struggles as oil prices remain low

October 24, 2001 - Saudis suggest Saddam had role in Sept. 11 attacks

October 24, 2001 - Israeli intelligence: Iran orders Hizbullah back into action

October 26, 2001 - United Arab Emirates confirms funds for attacks may have flowed through its banks

October 26, 2001 - Gulf states plan challenge to 'fierce campaign' by western media

October 27, 2001 - Researcher: Iraq attempted to smuggle anthrax to U.S., Britain

October 28, 2001 - Iran seizes 2,000 protesters, satellite dishes as unrest spreads

October 29, 2001 - Israel withdraws from Bethlehem despite killing of 5 women

October 30, 2001 - Mideast Christians fear Islamic backlash

October 31, 2001 - Turkey enters the war, sends commandos to Afghanistan

November 1, 2001 - Saudis agree to freeze terrorist assets

November 1, 2001 - Hizbullah split as U.S. works for Syian cooperation

November 5, 2001 - Report: Saddam 'prime suspect' in anthrax attacks

November 5, 2001 - Hamas, Jihad in joint attacks on Israelis

November 6, 2001 - Anthrax-tipped missiles now on Israel's radar screen

November 6, 2001 - OPEC set to cut production by 1 million barrels per day

November 8, 2001 - Saudis fear region-wide uprising during Ramadan and at Mecca

November 8, 2001 - Hizbullah, Palestinians at odds over attack of Israel from Lebanon

November 8, 2001 - U.S. soldiers shot in Qatar on eve of WTO

November 9, 2001 - U.S. regards Iraqi report as a nuclear threat

November 9, 2001 - Fighting reported between Kurds, Bin Laden agents

November 9, 2001 - Israeli ministers told to leave homes in nationwide terror alert

November 9, 2001 - Lebanon formally rejects U.S. anti-terror appeal

November 12, 2001 - Bush pledges Palestinian state after pressure from Saudis

November 12, 2001 - Uncle Saddam wants you, or at least $1,000

November 12, 2001 - Turkey to send additional forces to Afghanistan

November 12, 2001 - Jordan upgrades war effort

November 14, 2001 - U.S. confirms new Iraqi deployments near Turkish border

November 14, 2001 - Iraq, Egypt begin joint drug R&D

November 14, 2001 - Islamic insurgent warns Palestinians they will resist arrest

November 15, 2001 - Firefight between Islamic Jihad and Palestinians

November 15, 2001 - UN troops pull out of Lebanon as tensions mount near Israel border

November 20, 2001 - Bin Laden made Jordan a priority target

November 22, 2001 - Israel's military hit by manpower crisis

November 25, 2001 - Rockets fly in Gaza on eve of Zinni's arrival

November 26, 2001 - Jordan arrests 300 in crackdown

November 26, 2001 - U.S. to conclude counter-terror agreement with Yemen

November 26, 2001 - U.S. pledges to stop massacre of Arab fighters

November 26, 2001 - Israel captures 15 insurgents in Iraqi-backed network

November 27, 2001 - U.S. envoys greeted without optimism by Israel, Palestinians

November 28, 2001 - New Palestinian offensive kills three Israelis during U.S. mission

November 29, 2001 - Yemen's deal with U.S. will not include bases

November 29, 2001 - N. Korean missile report rattles Cairo; Mubarak blames Israel

November 29, 2001 - Iraq girds for 'evil and agression' from the U.S.

November 29, 2001 - Lebanon weighs attack on Ein Hilwe refugee camp

November 30, 2001 - Turkey braces for war, fortifies border with Iraq

November 30, 2001 - Israel hit by new attacks with more expected on weekend

December 2, 2001 - Sharon seeks Bush OK for attack that could end Arafat era

December 3, 2001 - Sharon, Bush discuss 'harsh' blow short of 'total war'

December 4, 2001 - U.S. silent as Israel declares Arafat regime a terrorist entity

December 4, 2001 - Iraq officially threatens Israel if U.S. attacks

December 5, 2001 - Sharon: Israeli offensive has only just begun

December 5, 2001 - Saudis rebuff U.S. plea to release Christians

December 6, 2001 - Israel hands Arafat list of 36 insurgents and ultimatum

December 6, 2001 - Tension grips Arafat regime as internal firefights reported

December 7, 2001 - Egypt warns U.S. that Israeli offensive could spark regional war

December 10, 2001 - Arafat crackdown brings scorn from Israel, threats by Hamas

December 10, 2001 - Palestinian insurgents withdraw ceasefire offer

December 10, 2001 - Pentagon gung-ho on opposition plans to topple Saddam

December 13, 2001 - Arafat in hiding as Israel launches massive attacks

December 13, 2001 - Saudis budget more for social welfare

December 13, 2001 - Jordan responds to U.S. appeal for special forces

December 13, 2001 - Syria developing VX gas missile warhead with N. Korean help

December 13, 2001 - Mubarak fears war could lead to annihilation

December 14, 2001 - Israel aims to destroy Arafat's power but save his life

December 14, 2001 - Tape reveals role by Saudi clergy in backing attacks

December 17, 2001 - Iran's Rafsanjani suggests nuclear attack on Israel

December 18, 2001 - Arafat appeals for end to attacks on Israel

December 18, 2001 - Israel charges EU aid going directly to Arafat

December 19, 2001 - Arafat's call to sacrifice: 'We are all martyrs in paradise'

December 20, 2001 - Netanyahu: U.S. has decided on Iraq attack

December 20, 2001 - U.S.: Libyan chemwar site concealed beneath mountain

December 20, 2001 - Palestinians in shootout with Hamas

December 23, 2001 - Palestinian infighting kills six more

December 23, 2001 - Saudis arrest 300 after riot in Jedda

December 23, 2001 - Saudis daily: 'The Jews are taking over the world'

EUROPE

January 3, 2001 - New Russia-Iran military cooperation has world guessing

January 17, 2001 - Russia nears completion of Iran's Bushehr reactor

February 13, 2001 - Proliferators? Russia points finger at China, N. Korea

February 20, 2001 - British Labor Party considers arms embargo on Israel

February 21, 2001 - New British law seeks to counter image as haven for terrorists

March 15, 2001 - Strategist warns Putin against arming Cold War allies

March 15, 2001 - Russia, Iran close to satellite deal

March 21, 2001 - Gulf states alarmed by Russia-Iran alliance

March 23, 2001 - Russia offers missile systems to defend Gulf oil fields

March 26, 2001 - Greece proclaims end of Turkish threat

March 31, 2001 - Russia's defense industry sets sights on Libya

April 28, 2001 - Britain supports Iran-Saudi security pact

May 15, 2001 - Russia, Venezuela sign joint declaration against U.S. supremacy

June 7, 2001 - Report: Russia expanding influence in Middle East as U.S. retreats

June 14, 2001 - U.S., Israel battle for Dutch missile contract

June 21, 2001 - Russia's arms industry thwarted by U.S. pressure, loss of good salesmen

June 26, 2001 - EU finances campaign to end Israeli occupation

August 13, 2001 - Russia projects Middle East war within six months

August 21, 2001 - U.S.: Russia still aiding Iran develop nuclear arms

August 27, 2001 - Russia close to major arms deals with Iran, Libya

August 31, 2001 - Moscow think tank: Iraq on rise as Syria, Jordan decline

September 6, 2001 - EU nations compete for Iranian arms deals

October 2, 2001 - Moscow angered by U.S. paper's linking Russian mafia to Bin Laden

October 4, 2001 - Russian jetliner crashes into Black Sea

October 5, 2001 - Russia banking on quiet U.S. response to Iran deal

October 18, 2001 - Russia 'can't allow' U.S. to widen war to Iraq

October 24, 2001 - Moscow assures Iraq on upgrade of relations

November 18, 2001 - U.S. issues warning as Russia ships nuclear reactor to Iran

November 19, 2001 - Spanish judges charges 8 with links to attacks

December 13, 2001 - Germany raids 20 companies suspected of aiding Iraq military

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April 28, 1999 - Third Way refugees, East and West

July 16 1999 - The ayatollahs' crisis: Youth, courage and revolutionary ideas

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Guest Commentaries

December 3, 2001 - The roots of modern terrorism? Rememberr Iran- Assad Homayoun

November 9, 2001 - If CNN had been around in 1942- Reed Irvine

November 9, 2001 - Bin Laden's military mole- Reed Irvine

November 9, 2001 - A modest proposal from Hawaii- The students at Kihei High School

November 8, 2001 - The lesson of the Tet Offensive: How America lost its will and the war- Christopher Holton

September 27, 2001 - Can we win?- Christopher Holton

September 25, 2001 - Recognizing evil and calling it by its name- Frederick Peterson III

September 13, 2001 - As a matter of fact, we do know who the enemy is- Christopher Holton

August 29, 2001 - Advice for high tech companies: It helps to have a plan- Scott McCollum

August 28, 2001 - Wanted: Another J. Edgar Hoover

August 13, 2001 - How the big media covered the media recount- Binny Freedman

March 2, 2001 - How the big media covered the media recount- Reed Irvine

January 4, 2001 - The Ballad of Newt & Hill- Scott McCollum