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AFRICA

March 6, 2001 – Morocco worried by Algerian nuclear project
April 24, 2001 – Algeria faces renewed Berber unrest
May 3, 2001 – Sudan rebuts claims by SPLA forces
May 15, 2001 – Algerian government reports Islamic offensive
June 1, 2001 – Rebels claim gains in southern Sudan
June 4, 2001 – Rebels, Sudan far apart after Nairobi summit
June 6, 2001 – Sudan rebels claim major gains in new fighting
June 8, 2001 – Sudan calls up reserves as rebels advance
June 11, 2001 – U.S. again accuses Sudan of air strikes
June 13, 2001 – Arab states concerned as rebels advance in Sudan
June 14, 2001 – Sudan uses oil revenues to double military budget
June 16, 2001 – Sudan builds new weapons factories with Chinese help
June 18, 2001 – Western embassies withdraw staff as Algerian violence worsens
June 18, 2001 – Reports: Iraq helping Algeria develop nuclear weapons
July 2, 2001 – Five Algerian women in night club killed by insurgents
July 9, 2001 – 26 die as Islamic violence surges in Algeria
July 16, 2001 – Algeria seeks weapons systems from U.S.
July 25, 2001 – Saudis agree to military cooperation with Sudan
August 10, 2001 – Sudananese rebels attack oil installations in south
August 20, 2001 – Rebels claim new gains in Sudan war
August 27, 2001 – Sudan claims it thwarted bombing of pipeline
October 15, 2001 – sudan shaken by Islamic unrest over cooperation with U.S.
November 5, 2001 – Algeria seeks weapons systems from U.S.
December 10, 2001 – Insurgents in Algeria kill 17 in Ramadan massacre

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

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 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

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 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

LATIN AMERICA, CANADAAFRICA

Columns by Robert Morton

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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
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