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EAST ASIA
  • January 5, 2000 - Taiwan to be first foreign nation to acquire Patriot missiles
  • January 6, 2000 - S. Korea proposes economic talks with North
  • January 11, 2000 - China seen developing first strike capability against Taiwan
  • January 11, 2000 - S. Korea buys 100 unmanned aerial vehicles from Israel
  • January 25, 2000 - Japanese businessmen arrested for selling Israeli equipment to Iran
  • January 14, 2000 - Japan to buy satellite photos of N. Korea from U.S. firm
  • January 27, 2000 - N. Korea blasts U.S. missile defense plans
  • February 11, 2000 - CIA official calls N. Korea top missile supplier
  • February 15, 2000 - N. Korea and Russia to cooperate on missiles programs
  • February 14, 2000 - U.S., S. Korea close to missile deal
  • February 29, 2000 - N. Korea conceals new missile launchers in underground bases
  • March 9, 2000 - Japan raises concerns about TMD's impact on E. Asia
  • March 10, 2000 - Japan raises concerns about TMD's impact on E. Asia
  • March 21, 2000 - Japan raises concerns about TMD's impact on E. Asia
  • April 14, 2000 - Jiang criticizes U.S. pressure on Israel
  • May 30, 2000 - N. Korea sells long-range ballistic missile to Syria, Libya
  • May 31, 2000 - Bin Laden backs Muslim insurgents in Philippines
  • June 5, 2000 - China providing advanced aid in long-range missiles to Iran, Syria
  • June 23, 2000 - N. Koreans helping Pakistan's missile program, newspaper reports
  • June 27, 2000 - China launches satellite with Long March-3 missile
  • July 17, 2000 - U.S.-N. Korea agree on high-level talks
  • July 26, 2000 - Officials: China helping Russia with Iranian missiles
  • August 21, 2000 - China building supertankers for Iran
  • August 16, 2000 - N. Korea threatens Japan over military exercises with U.S.
  • September 22, 2000 - N. Korea threatens Japan over military exercises with U.S.
  • September 25, 2000 - Pentagon: N. Korea upgrades military readiness
  • October 31, 2000 - Seoul fears Clinton diplomacy could derail unification
  • November 2, 2000 - Iran, Japan agree to huge oil deal
  • November 17, 2000 - China turns to Russia for Phalcon alternative
  • December 5, 2000 - N. Korea renews buildup, deploys missiles
  • STATESIDE
  • January 5, 2000 - Another Algerian arrested in terror ring
  • January 7, 2000 - Anger builds in Congress, Pentagon over funds required for treaty
  • January 7, 2000 - U.S. sees trend linking terrorists and organized crime
  • January 9, 2000 - Pentagon won't rule out U.S. troops on Golan
  • January 10, 2000 - Berger: U.S. stopped terrorism cells in eight countries
  • January 10, 2000 - Russia, China, Yugoslavia developing cyberterrorism tactics against U.S.
  • January 12, 2000 - Lockheed gets contract for navy missile defense system
  • January 13, 2000 - Scientists dispute administration over N. Korean threat
  • January 13, 2000 - Top senators warn Israel not to count on U.S. funds for peace
  • January 13, 2000 - White House report cites hackers as primary intelligence threat
  • January 14, 2000 - Y2K prevention measure disrupted U.S. spy satellites for three days
  • January 15, 2000 - State Dept. faults Israeli leaks, Clinton phones Assad
  • January 17, 2000 - U.S. opposes British plan to privatize defense labs
  • January 17, 2000 - Wednesday's ICBM intercept test called key for Clinton backing of missile defense
  • January 18, 2000 - American Jewish leaders tour Arab states to lobby for Syria treaty
  • January 18, 2000 - Syria, U.S. held side talks on improved ties, terrorism
  • January 20, 2000 - U.S.: Terrorists building biological arsenals for domestic targets
  • January 21, 2000 - U.S. moves toward accord on India sanctions
  • January 22, 2000 - Two Algerians charged in Seattle for planning Y2K attacks
  • January 24, 2000 - U.S. links improved ties with Pakistan to aid on Bin Laden
  • January 24, 2000 - Poll: Americans oppose U.S. aid for Syrian treaty
  • January 25, 2000 - Gen. Shelton warns against long-term U.S. deployments
  • January 25, 2000 - U.S. launches anti-missile laser project
  • January 26, 2000 - U.S. seeks British approval for missile defense site
  • January 26, 2000 - U.S., Turkey cooperate in the Caucuses to limit Russian influence
  • January 29, 2000 - White House anxious to fit Syria talks into political timetable
  • January 31, 2000 - U.S. interceptor missed target by 100 feet
  • January 31, 2000 - Expert testifies Islamic terrorists flocking to U.S.
  • February 4, 2000 - China continues to supply technology for Iran's nukes, missiles
  • February 16, 2000 - Terry Anderson files $100 million suit against Iran for backing Hizbullah
  • February 18, 2000 - U.S. betting on major changes after election in Iran
  • February 10, 2000 - Albright backs Barak, calls on Syria to stop Hizbullah attacks
  • February 17, 2000 - U.S. hints at defense pact with Israel
  • February 17, 2000 - U.S. Navy to deploy Super Hornet by 2003
  • February 11, 2000 - New Pentagon budget stresses missile defense
  • February 18, 2000 - Clinton ties Pakistan visit to cooperation on Bin Laden
  • February 4, 2000 - U.S. board Russian tanker suspected of smuggling Iraqi oil
  • February 8, 2000 - U.S. finds smuggled Iraqi oil on Russian tanker
  • February 9, 2000 - Experts urge U.S. to buy out Russia's uranium
  • February 3, 2000 - Jewish scholars call on Assad to fire editor
  • February 7, 2000 - U.S. leans on Saudis to push Syrian peace deal
  • February 14, 2000 - U.S. to Syria: Control Hizbullah
  • February 21, 2000 - CIA failed to track both Iran, N. Korea missile programs
  • February 24, 2000 - CIA: Iran, Syria cooperating on missile development
  • February 22, 2000 - U.S. combat pilots not up to par, report says
  • March 3, 2000 - U.S. basing missile defense deadlines on N. Korea's ICBM timetable
  • March 3, 2000 - Clinton pressures Congress for $100 billion Syrian deal
  • March 3, 2000 - Barak: Clinton presses for Syrian accord before campaigns
  • March 3, 2000 - CIA: Assad suffers from dementia
  • March 13, 2000 - CIA: Iran can already deploy Shihab-3 missile
  • March 14, 2000 - U.S. ally gets N. Korean missile aid, CIA reports
  • March 16, 2000 - U.S. company sells Israel supercomputers used for China radar systems
  • March 18, 2000 - Clinton administration admits it's stymied by N. Korea
  • March 20, 2000 - Russia pleased as U.S. backs Iran against Iraq
  • March 21, 2000 - White House anxious about OPEC output, oil prices
  • March 21, 2000 - Clinton to meet Assad as latter's health worsens
  • March 22, 2000 - U.S., Israel fear succession crisis in Syria
  • March 25, 2000 - Hard experience changes CIA's estimates of rogue nations' missile deployment
  • March 27, 2000 - U.S. group frees 5,000 slaves in Sudan
  • March 28, 2000 - Assad blames U.S. weakness to Israel for summit's failure
  • March 30, 2000 - eWeapons: Four defense giants to trade over the Internet
  • April 7, 2000 - Opponents foil U.S. Senate's dual-use export bill
  • April 10, 2000 - U.S. seizes another Russian tanker with Iraqi oil
  • April 12, 2000 - Iran, N. Korea deterred U.S.; Clinton ruled out pre-emptive strikes
  • April 18, 2000 - Syria wants to resume dialogue with U.S.
  • April 19, 2000 - USAF to develop airborne laser tech despite funding cut
  • April 20, 2000 - U.S. missile interceptor test deemed successful
  • April 30, 2000 - Afghanistan frustrates U.S. efforts to capture Bin Laden
  • April 30, 2000 - Clinton plans one last peace drive with Syria
  • May 5, 2000 - U.S.-Israel laser test successful
  • May 10, 2000 - Manhattan federal court indicts Egyptians for helping Bin Laden
  • May 15, 2000 - U.S. warns of impending terrorism in and around Israel
  • May 17, 2000 - Science group to release satellite photos of Israeli nuke sites
  • May 23, 2000 - U.S. holds nationwide biological attack exercise
  • May 24, 2000 - Bush charges Clinton interfered in Israeli elections
  • May 30, 2000 - U.S. lauds Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon
  • May 31, 2000 - U.S. to give Israel $50 million to protect northern border
  • June 6, 2000 - Defector's Lockerbie claim may torpedo Clinton's rapprochement with Iran
  • June 7, 2000 - Leading Americans urge Syrian pullout from Lebanon
  • June 8, 2000 - In age of proliferation, test ban treaty irrelevant, critics say
  • June 8, 2000 - Laser test succeeds at White Sands, destroys Katyusha-type rocket
  • June 9, 2000 - U.S.: N. Korea selling missiles to all takers
  • June 9, 2000 - Super-secret NSA admits it's behind the technology curve
  • June 16, 2000 - Key senator presses for end to Syrian occupation of Lebanon
  • June 16, 2000 - Key senator presses for end to Syrian occupation of Lebanon
  • June 22, 2000 - Clinton tells Arafat he's hampered by U.S. elections, including Hillary's
  • June 28, 2000 - Israel feels the heat from congressional anger at non-stop Chinese proliferation
  • June 30, 2000 - U.S., Israel to hold summit on China-sale dispute
  • July 2, 2000 - Justice Dept. admits destroying subpoenaed Iranian records
  • July 3, 2000 - U.S. wants Israel to suspend radar sale to India
  • July 7, 2000 - Cohen: N. Korea still a threat
  • July 18, 2000 - Congress sides with Clinton on high tech export controls
  • July 24, 2000 - U.S. PAC-3 shoots down target cruise missile
  • July 26, 2000 - Codevilla: U.S. intelligence lied about Pollard
  • July 31, 2000 - Clinton failed to seek Arab backing for Arafat
  • July 31, 2000 - Cyber-war? U.S. defense sites invaded by young hackers, not Iraqis
  • August 1, 2000 - Opposition protests Clinton's intervention to save Barak
  • August 4, 2000 - U.S. PAC-3 test scores again against cruise missile
  • August 5, 2000 - Egypt rejects Clinton's call to press Arafat to sign
  • August 7, 2000 - New U.S. commander plays down Shihab missile threat
  • August 8, 2000 - U.S. freezes ties with Palestinian Authority
  • August 12, 2000 - U.S. forces 'too small' to fight another Gulf War
  • August 14, 2000 - Reports: Iraq developing missiles for Libya, Sudan
  • August 16, 2000 - Arab world angered by Lieberman appointment
  • August 21, 2000 - U.S. opposes Israeli Phalcon sale to India
  • August 22, 2000 - AWOL U.S. officer leaves Israel to face charges
  • August 23, 2000 - U.S. Report: Bin Laden taking aim at Israel
  • August 24, 2000 - Correction
  • September 1, 2000 - Laser test successfully destroys two rockets simultaneously
  • September 1, 2000 - U.S. to make Israel 'strategic partner' in exchange for tech export controls
  • September 5, 2000 - Pollard appeals transfer to 'violent' prison wing
  • September 9, 2000 - U.S. missile sale to Bahrain seen leading to regional arms race
  • September 12, 2000 - U.S., Singapore expand military ties
  • September 13, 2000 - Clinton meetings with Barak, Arafat, termed a 'disaster'
  • September 14, 2000 - Critics: U.S. losing control of arms its exports
  • September 28, 2000 - Clinton timing release of his own comprehensive Mideast peace plan
  • September 29, 2000 - U.S. gives Mideast nations million in free weapons
  • October 6, 2000 - Prominent Iranian exile rejects new U.S. Iran policy
  • October 9, 2000 - Barak seeks Clinton's OK for war
  • October 10, 2000 - Clinton blocks Barak from launching attack
  • October 17, 2000 - Clinton battles growing anti-U.S. backlash
  • October 20, 2000 - Publicity forces State Dept. to backtrack on VOA Editorial
  • October 23, 2000 - U.S. coalition buffeted by radical front at Arab summit
  • October 23, 2000 - U.S. seeks base in Yemen
  • October 24, 2000 - U.S. happy with Mubarak role in Arab summit
  • October 24, 2000 - Barak again urges Clinton for 'green light'
  • October 25, 2000 - Barak's political marriage with Clinton is on the rocks
  • October 25, 2000 - U.S. forces on alert in Middle East
  • October 26, 2000 - Clinton seeks post-election summit
  • October 26, 2000 - U.S. determines Iraq troop movements pose no threat
  • October 26, 2000 - Clinton drops objections to Israeli military aid request
  • October 27, 2000 - Clinton renews peace push to stop Sharon coalition
  • October 29, 2000 - Clinton seeks $800 million in emergency military aid for israel
  • October 29, 2000 - U.S. fears attack on Cairo embassy
  • November 1, 2000 - Barak ends talks with Sharon after phone call from Clinton
  • November 2, 2000 - Report: U.S. jets spotted over Bin Laden base
  • November 2, 2000 - GOP senators charge U.S. security harmed by Russian aid to Iran
  • November 6, 2000 - Barak, Arafat agree to post-election summit
  • November 6, 2000 - U.S. seeks deal with Taliban over Bin Laden
  • November 7, 2000 - U.S., Israel hold strategic talks on prospect of regional war
  • November 8, 2000 - President-elect inherits a Mideast policy headache
  • November 8, 2000 - From Hamas-linked Hillary-backer to Bush endorsement, U.S. Muslims made impact
  • November 9, 2000 - Prospect of Bush win relieves many Arab states
  • November 11, 2000 - Israeli missile blows up guerrilla leader
  • November 13, 2000 - U.S. finds evidence linking Cole attack to Bin Laden plot in Kuwait
  • November 14, 2000 - Clinton Administration, CIA disengaging from Mideast quagmire
  • November 20, 2000 - U.S. sees improvement in Arab economies
  • November 20, 2000 - Exit poll: Muslims voted as bloc for Bush
  • November 24, 2000 - U.S. pressures Israel not to respond to bomb attack
  • November 28, 2000 - U.S. allies in Gulf turning to Saddam
  • December 4, 2000 - Next president faces full plate of defense issues
  • December 6, 2000 - Experts say U.S. vulnerable to bioterrorism
  • December 12, 2000 - U.S. holds meeting of Mideast generals
  • December 14, 2000 - U.S. fears Iraq, minus inspectors, developing long-range missiles
  • December 15, 2000 - Early Bush headache: Long-range Iranian missile
  • December 16, 2000 - State Dept. readies Iran policy options for Bush
  • December 18, 2000 - Panel urges Bush to form anti-terror strategy
  • December 19, 2000 - U.S. global threat assessment focuses on Middle East
  • December 20, 2000 - U.S. estimate sees Middle East falling behind global pace
  • December 21, 2000 - Bush picks Coats, signals preference for treaty with Syria
  • December 21, 2000 - CIA: Iran could test ICBM next year
  • December 22, 2000 - Clinton's ambassador to Israel predicts end of privileged U.S. relationship
  • December 25, 2000 - Boeing gets national missile defense contract
  • December 26, 2000 - U.S. strengthens ties with Gulf states
  • December 28, 2000 - Bush calls Sharon in clear signal U.S. stance is changing
  • December 28, 2000 - Bush sides with Turkey, against EU force
  • December 28, 2000 - U.S. discovers uranium being channeled from Ukraine to Iraq, Iran
  • MIDDLE EAST
  • January 5, 2000 - Behind scenes at peace talks, the real talk is about U.S. money
  • January 6, 2000 - Egypt discovers huge oil source
  • January 6, 2000 - Syria expected to demand same U.S. aid as Egypt
  • January 7, 2000 - Strategy seen in Syria's reservoir in Golan Heights
  • January 9, 2000 - Riots again erupt in Iran
  • January 11, 2000 - Saddam executes scores of officers
  • January 11, 2000 - Syria's neighbors envision a cold peace with Israel
  • January 12, 2000 - U.S. lifts bans on India for nuclear weapons test
  • January 12, 2000 - Iran bans reformers from running for parliament
  • January 12, 2000 - Barak shocked by strength of demonstration against Syria accord
  • January 12, 2000 - Iran's regime angered by Syria's new alignment with U.S.
  • January 13, 2000 - Barak reported unhappy with Clinton's haste, pressure
  • January 14, 2000 - Barak wants Golan residents to remain
  • January 18, 2000 - Congressional delegation paves way for Clinton visit to Pakistan
  • January 18, 2000 - Assad takes talks to the brink
  • January 19, 2000 - Israeli intelligence cites Syrian buildup
  • January 19, 2000 - Senator offers Clinton visit if Pakistan helps capture Bin Laden
  • January 19, 2000 - Egypt's economy on the rise
  • January 20, 2000 - Israel charges U.S. failed to stop Iranian nukes
  • January 20, 2000 - Ankara assures Iran: Israel won't attack from Turkey
  • January 20, 2000 - Iran's regime angered by Syria's new alignment with U.S.
  • January 21, 2000 - Iran begins production of Russian anti-tank missile
  • January 21, 2000 - Israel-Syria talks are put on hold
  • January 22, 2000 - U.S. seeks to soften blow for Egypt of crash report
  • January 24, 2000 - Arab-Russian ties said harmed by Chechnya
  • January 25, 2000 - Israel asks twice as many Tomahawk missiles in Golan deal
  • January 25, 2000 - Arab Leagues charges Israel recruited 10,000 ex-Soviet nuke experts
  • January 25, 2000 - Israel orders U.S. lobbyist to go slow on aid for Syria pact
  • January 26, 2000 - Plans for Jericho nightclub angers Islamics
  • January 26, 2000 - Syrian delegation fails to arrive in U.S.
  • January 27, 2000 - Israel plans lobbying campaign to fund Syrian accord
  • January 28, 2000 - Barak campaign broke Israeli law, subsidized by Clinton supporters
  • January 28, 2000 - Israel's military at odds with government over U.S. aid to Syria
  • January 29, 2000 - Iran Council bars 650 candidates from race
  • January 31, 2000 - Palestinian minister blames corruption on judicial system
  • February 1, 2000 - College teachers threaten strike after Palestinian Authority fails to respond
  • February 1, 2000 - Middle East gets rosy economic forecast
  • February 2, 2000 - Syria, Lebanon rejoice over Hizbullah attack on Israel
  • February 2, 2000 - Syria compares Israel to Nazis; denies Holocaust
  • February 7, 2000 - Bin Laden seriously ill, orders house call
  • February 3, 2000 - Egypt envisions a weaker Israel after Syria accord
  • February 8, 2000 - Egypt calls defecting pilot an Islamist
  • February 9, 2000 - Egypt wonders what the big deal is about Haider?
  • February 3, 2000 - Israeli military prepares attack on Syrian-backed Hizbullah
  • February 7, 2000 - Mortar shells rock Khatami's office
  • February 8, 2000 - Iran shipped arms to Hizbullah as Syria talks began
  • February 11, 2000 - Iran launches major airborne exercise in wake of mortar attacks in Teheran
  • February 14, 2000 - Five women take on the Ayatollah's legacy
  • February 17, 2000 - Iran, Syria again highlight their relations
  • February 09, 2000 - Israel wins condemnation for retaliatory strike
  • February 17, 2000 - Israel continues to be baffled by Assad
  • February 16, 2000 - Vatican to sign agreement with Palestinians
  • February 7, 2000 - Hundreds said missing after latest Syrian crackdown
  • February 15, 2000 - Syria criticizes U.S. for support of Israeli attacks in Lebanon
  • February 18, 2000 - Syrian elites demoralized by Assad's succession obsession
  • February 03, 2000 - Syria, N. Korea remain on ban of U.S. computer exports
  • February 10, 2000 - Turkish military fears Iran, opts for U.S. anti-missile system
  • February 23, 2000 - Experts still see Bin Laden's 'transnational' network as major threat
  • February 26, 2000 - Egypt executes Bin Laden aides
  • February 22, 2000 - Egypt sending N. Korea U.S. missile technology
  • February 23, 2000 - Mubarak names son to party leadership
  • February 21, 2000 - Khatami supporters move to commanding lead
  • February 24, 2000 - Iran fighting U.S. appeal for increased oil production
  • February 25, 2000 - Iraq has 50 medium-range Hussein missiles
  • February 22, 2000 - As president, Barak balks on pullout he advocated as candidate
  • February 25, 2000 - U.S. to withhold technology over Israeli arms to China
  • February 21, 2000 - Syria organizes anti-U.S. offensive
  • February 26, 2000 - The clock is ticking for Assad and his son
  • February 22, 2000 - Yemeni president grooms son as successor
  • February 28, 2000 - Iran ships long-range rockets to Hizbullah in Lebanon
  • February 28, 2000 - Iran launches second stage of war games
  • February 28, 2000 - Iranian leader says election won't change support for Hizbullah
  • February 29, 2000 - Barak: Clinton pushing for Syrian accord by May
  • March 3, 2000 - Australia fears Bin Laden terror attack at Sydney Olympics
  • March 1, 2000 - Israel fears European dual-use exports to Iran
  • March 2, 2000 - Israel fears European dual-use exports to Iran
  • March 6, 2000 - Iran concludes military exercises with test of upgraded missile
  • March 3, 2000 - New UN inspector sees 'role is not to humiliate the Iraqis'
  • March 6, 2000 - Israel report: U.S. working out final details of peace pact
  • March 8, 2000 - Israeli cabinet splits over dealing with Syria's ailing Assad
  • March 8, 2000 - Iran, Libya intensify opposition to increased oil production
  • March 1, 2000 - Jericho wants a piece of the gambling action
  • March 7, 2000 - Palestinian Authority seizes Hamas bomb lab
  • March 8, 2000 - Saddam builds palaces, imports whiskey
  • March 11, 2000 - Saudis vow go-slow approach on increasing oil production
  • March 13, 2000 - Syria prevails over moderates at Arab summit
  • March 14, 2000 - Iranian opposition launches missile attack one day after assassination attempt
  • March 15, 2000 - Israel makes history with new anti-missile system
  • March 17, 2000 - Huge water project would unite Israel, Turkey and Jordan
  • March 21, 2000 - Taliban: Bin Laden is doing just fine
  • March 22, 2000 - Rapprochement with U.S. has Iran worried
  • March 23, 2000 - Israel offers aid if N. Korea stops missile exports to Middle East
  • March 28, 2000 - OPEC tries to avoid crash landing as U.S. lobbies for sharp increase in production
  • March 28, 2000 - Syria demands new weapons from Russia
  • March 30, 2000 - German company to build toxic gas generator for Iran
  • April 3, 2000 - Lebanese minister: Israeli withdrawal puts Tel Aviv in range of Syrian missiles
  • April 3, 2000 - Jiang's visit to be first to Israel by Chinese head of state
  • April 4, 2000 - Egypt said conducting covert missile program
  • April 4, 2000 - Russians stop Iranian truck hauling nuke material
  • April 4, 2000 - Israel warns Syria against sending army to border
  • April 5, 2000 - Iran completes Shihab-3 missile development
  • April 10, 2000 - Iran's regime overturns seven elections of reformers, sparking riots
  • April 11, 2000 - Iran to accuse Jews of sending military info to Israel
  • April 12, 2000 - Barak expects pressure, Clinton hasn't given up on treaty
  • April 13, 2000 - Iran boards 10 more tankers with Iraqi oil
  • April 13, 2000 - Prompted by Freeh, Pakistan seen ready to neutralize Bin Laden
  • April 13, 2000 - Jiang arrives in Israel amid Phalcon uproar
  • April 17, 2000 - Syria to receive first deliveries of Russian arms
  • April 18, 2000 - Bin Laden, hounded by U.S, is reportedly dying and grooming successor
  • April 18, 2000 - Israel warns it will attack Syria if violence follows withdrawal
  • April 19, 2000 - Oil fields a factor in U.S. bid for stability in Central Asia
  • April 20, 2000 - Taliban charge two Arabs with spying on Bin Laden for U.S.
  • May 2, 2000 - Assad urges Palestinians to resume attacks on Israel
  • May 2, 2000 - Sri Lanka sends S.O.S. to arms suppliers as Tamils close in on Jaffna
  • May 3, 2000 - Arab world has lowest rate of AIDS
  • May 3, 2000 - Israeli pullout begins with southernmost posts
  • May 3, 2000 - Missile attacks hit capital cities of Iran, Iraq
  • May 4, 2000 - Legacy countdown: Ross will try to jumpstart peace talks
  • May 4, 2000 - Hizbullah shells Israeli border outpost
  • May 8, 2000 - Israeli officials blame administration leak for report on spying in U.S.
  • May 8, 2000 - Israel still believes Palestinian group planned Lockerbie
  • May 9, 2000 - Khatami allies win run-off elections
  • May 10, 2000 - Israel's military has become mediocre, general charges in parting shot
  • May 15, 2000 - Iraq blames Iran for attack on Saddam's palace
  • May 15, 2000 - Beirut government backs Syrian troop presence despite demonstrations
  • May 16, 2000 - 'Desperate' Sri Lanka restores ties with Israel, receives military aid
  • May 16, 2000 - Israeli intelligence: Reports of Assad's demise exaggerated
  • May 16, 2000 - Casualties in clashes between Israel, PA forces
  • May 17, 2000 - Israel's police chief cites failure of leadership in Arab sector
  • May 18, 2000 - Hizbullah continues to disrupt Israeli pullout
  • May 19, 2000 - Saudi billionaire buys up Internet stock during decline
  • May 19, 2000 - Pakistan cooperates with Bin Laden hunt after pressure from Clinton
  • May 19, 2000 - Ankara suspects Iran in terrorist killings of Turkish intellectuals
  • May 22, 2000 - Egypt grants port access to China shipping company cited for arms smuggling
  • May 22, 2000 - Israel nearly completes Phalcon system for China
  • May 23, 2000 - Hizbullah taking over, SLA in disarray as Israel withdraws from southern Lebanon
  • May 24, 2000 - Israel's withdrawal turns desperate, compared to U.S. pullout from Vietnam
  • May 24, 2000 - Iran, Russia reaffirm strategic ties
  • May 25, 2000 - Iran takes credit for Hizbullah victory in Lebanon
  • May 25, 2000 - Israeli military brass lose confidence in Barak, fear loss of deterrence
  • May 25, 2000 - Iraq calls up teenagers amid tension with Iran
  • May 29, 2000 - Dealing with drug dealers, Saudi-style
  • May 29, 2000 - Tension continues to grow along Lebanese border
  • May 31, 2000 - Israel fears attack at Shebaa plateau
  • May 31, 2000 - Iran elects reformist parliamentary speaker
  • June 1, 2000 - Hizbullah's success puts the heat on Arafat
  • June 2, 2000 - Iran denies supplying weapons to Hizbullah
  • June 2, 2000 - Israel estimates cost of redeployment at $700 million
  • June 2, 2000 - Lebanese estimate cost of rebuilding at $1 billion
  • June 5, 2000 - Iranian leader urges Palestinans to follow Hizbullah's lead
  • June 9, 2000 - Iraq used massive oil smuggling to pay N. Korea for strategic weapon aid
  • June 9, 2000 - U.S. fails to budge Pakistan on Bin Laden
  • June 10, 2000 - Assad dies, demonstrations begin in Damascus
  • June 12, 2000 - Assad dies, Syrian army on alert
  • June 13, 2000 - Bashar Assad: A modern version of his brutal father
  • June 13, 2000 - Tensions in Saudi royal family as king prepares to exit
  • June 14, 2000 - Sons also rising in Iraq, Libya, Egypt, and Yemen
  • June 16, 2000 - Drought threatens Israel's water supply
  • June 17, 2000 - CIA sets up Palestinian intelligence operations, trains Arafat's security forces
  • June 19, 2000 - India tests medium-range missile, Pakistan charges U.S. bias
  • June 20, 2000 - High oil prices seen fueling Iran's nuke program
  • June 21, 2000 - Off with her head: Maid latest murderer executed in Saudi Arabia
  • June 21, 2000 - Iran completes exercises near Iraq, new parliament calls for press freedom
  • June 21, 2000 - Bashar Assad enters testing period
  • June 24, 2000 - U.S.: Iran missile tests successful
  • June 29, 2000 - Intelligence officials note talks in Teheran with top Russian general
  • July 4, 2000 - Barak must decide quickly on Phalcon deal
  • July 6, 2000 - Iran's Khamenei directs Hizbullah to resume attacks on Israel
  • July 6, 2000 - Iran builds launchers for Shihab-3 missiles
  • July 9, 2000 - Bin Laden threatens U.S. over death sentence for shooter at CIA
  • July 10, 2000 - Crisis in Iran: Regime is split on Hizbullah's future, rocked by violent protests
  • July 10, 2000 - Barak ready to scrap Phalcon
  • July 11, 2000 - China helping Libya develop ICBMs
  • July 13, 2000 - Afghan leader criticizes Bin Laden as U.S. special forces reported near Kabul
  • July 14, 2000 - Iran readies new arms shipments to Hizbullah, Hamas
  • July 15, 2000 - At Saudis' urging, OPEC to hold emergency session
  • July 16, 2000 - Iran missile test succeeds, Shihab-3 judged operational
  • July 17, 2000 - Opposition bombs Iran's intelligence headquarters in Teheran
  • July 17, 2000 - CSIS: Syria completes chemical warhead development
  • July 19, 2000 - Arafat is unhappy camper
  • July 19, 2000 - OPEC acts, crude oil price falls
  • July 19, 2000 - Iran to focus on longer-range Shihab-4
  • July 19, 2000 - Bashar Assad makes military top priority as new president
  • July 21, 2000 - Bashar Assad makes military top priority as new president
  • July 20, 2000 - Syrian agents permeate life in Lebanon
  • July 24, 2000 - Iraq charges Saudi oil decision will cost it $1.5 billion
  • July 24, 2000 - Now India wants to buy Phalcon systems from Israel
  • July 26, 2000 - Israeli trade with Arab world increases
  • July 25, 2000 - Barak says Arafat was too 'scared' to act
  • July 26, 2000 - Iran presses Assad to follow his father's hardline policies
  • July 26, 2000 - Jordan's crown prince sole survivor of C-130 crash
  • July 27, 2000 - Israel, Palestinians clash over suspected Bin Laden agents
  • July 29, 2000 - Saudi spokesman blasts Arafat
  • August 2, 2000 - Mossad hard up for recruits, turns to the classifieds
  • August 3, 2000 - Israel's choice of Iranian-born president pleases Teheran
  • August 3, 2000 - Barak's foreign minister quits in new blow to Barak
  • August 6, 2000 - Israeli generals doubt peace, demand their money back
  • August 6, 2000 - UN warns of drought disaster in Iran
  • August 8, 2000 - Bin Laden's technology, resources worry Israel
  • August 8, 2000 - Iran's rulers look to Chinese regime as role model
  • August 11, 2000 - Kuwait sounds alarm as Iraq threatens attack
  • August 14, 2000 - Bin Laden threats prompt U.S travel advisory for Pakistan
  • August 14, 2000 - Arafat still traveling as diplomatic war with Barak continues
  • August 15, 2000 - Egypt: U.S. withheld evidence of missiles in area of crash
  • August 15, 2000 - CIA report angers Egypt, state daily attacks Clinton
  • August 18, 2000 - Iran purges military leadership as disaffection spreads
  • August 18, 2000 - World Tribune.com contributer arrested
  • August 20, 2000 - Human rights group calls for release of Palestinian newsman
  • August 17, 2000 - Taliban warns of Islamic backlash if U.S. pressure continues
  • August 21, 2000 - Israelis arrest 23, say terrror cell headed by Bin Laden aide
  • August 22, 2000 - Barak fires top aide who said PR consultants run government
  • August 21, 2000 - Israel helps search for U.S. intelligence officer
  • August 22, 2000 - Israel's new sub fleet upsets Arab neighbors
  • August 25, 2000 - General: Iran coordinating threat on Israel's northern border
  • August 27, 2000 - Missile factory discovered in Iraq
  • August 28, 2000 - Australia foils Bin Laden plot to disrupt Olympics
  • August 29, 2000 - Bin Laden's terror innovation: Freelancers
  • August 30, 2000 - Report: Iran has world's most active chem-war program
  • August 31, 2000 - Governor injured as violence in Iran continues
  • August 31, 2000 - For Israel's defense industries, it's been a very bad year
  • August 31, 2000 - Iran's regime subdues violence after seven days of unrest
  • September 4, 2000 - Report: Saddam has cancer, son Kusay on rise
  • September 7, 2000 - Syria's Assad denies holocaust
  • September 8, 2000 - Defense industries in Israel warn of thousands of layoffs
  • September 8, 2000 - Angry Israeli defense contractors see Boeing behind Phalcon disaster
  • September 11, 2000 - Saudis plans $2.1 billion arms buy from U.S.
  • September 12, 2000 - Experts split over cause of oil crisis
  • September 12, 2000 - Singapore for first time reveals extensive defense ties with Israel
  • September 15, 2000 - Israel deploys missiles on border with Lebanon
  • September 17, 2000 - Iraq-Kuwait tensions recall eve of Persian Gulf War
  • September 18, 2000 - Thousands of Iranians who fought in Bosnia migrating to Europe
  • September 18, 2000 - Uzbekistan group backed by Bin Laden termed terrorist by U.S.
  • September 19, 2000 - Report: Bin Laden convoy survives rocket attack
  • September 19, 2000 - Iran blamed for rocket attack in Baghdad as Iraq-Kuwait tensions high
  • September 20, 2000 - Oil prices highest since Gulf War
  • September 21, 2000 - Soaring prices great news for oil-producing nations
  • September 22, 2000 - Jordan's Abdullah angered by Arafat's cold shoulder
  • September 22, 2000 - Lebanon's Christian leaders demand Syria's withdrawal
  • September 22, 2000 - Iran stages military exercises near Iraqi border
  • September 25, 2000 - India hosts Israeli counterterror team in Kashmir
  • September 25, 2000 - Palestinian refugees urged to communicate via Internet
  • September 25, 2000 - Palestinian Authority phones cut off for non-payment
  • September 26, 2000 - Syria launches first Scud D missile
  • September 26, 2000 - U.S.-Israeli laser test successfully downs Katyusha rockets
  • September 27, 2000 - Israel acknowledges Scud D success
  • September 27, 2000 - Iran could launch ICBM by 2005
  • September 27, 2000 - Syria seeks closer military ties with China
  • September 29, 2000 - Israel gets first of 14 new U.S. spy planes
  • September 29, 2000 - Israel gets first of 14 new U.S. spy planes
  • September 29, 2000 - IMF: Rapid growth of bureaucracy plagues Palestinian Authority
  • October 2, 2000 - Israel slashes military budget
  • October 3, 2000 - Arab world unanimously condemns Israel
  • October 3, 2000 - Israel, Palestinians 'at war'
  • October 4, 2000 - Battle with Israel resurrects Arafat
  • October 4, 2000 - Israeli general returns medal to protest sacrifice of soldier in Nablus
  • October 5, 2000 - Iran calls for attacks on Israel
  • October 6, 2000 - Iran calls for attacks on Israel
  • October 6, 2000 - Anti-Israel riots sweep Middle East
  • October 8, 2000 - Israel prepares for war in North
  • October 12, 2000 - Good soldier Barak wanted Clinton to condemn Arafat
  • October 12, 2000 - Palestinians ridicule Israeli threat; Arafat faces internal divisions
  • October 14, 2000 - Israel braces for imminent Palestinian terror
  • October 16, 2000 - Yemen, U.S. forces increase presence in Aden
  • October 17, 2000 - Kidnapped Israeli is former Mossad officer
  • October 17, 2000 - Israel watching Iraq troop movements toward Jordan border
  • October 19, 2000 - Palestinians ignore ceasefire
  • October 19, 2000 - Cyber war continues despite ceasefire
  • October 20, 2000 - Israel's military wins budget increase due to mini-war
  • October 20, 2000 - Arafat losing control
  • October 23, 2000 - Palestinians continue shooting attacks despite gunfire
  • October 23, 2000 - Barak seeks U.S. OK for annexation
  • October 24, 2000 - Israel steps up surveillance after threats of regional war
  • October 25, 2000 - Israel's military targeted in cyber strike
  • October 26, 2000 - Christians flee Palestinian areas, seek to settle abroad
  • October 28, 2000 - Arafat facing resentment at home, fury from Cairo
  • October 29, 2000 - Israel plans post-election attack on Palestinian Authority
  • October 29, 2000 - Turkey support for Palestinian Authority worries Israel
  • October 29, 2000 - Report: U.S. special forces have entered Afghanistan for attack on Bin Laden
  • October 31, 2000 - Israel braces for two-front war
  • October 31, 2000 - Syria imposes cabinet on Lebanon's prime minister
  • November 1, 2000 - Israeli choppers hit strategic targets throughout West Bank, Gaza
  • November 1, 2000 - Israel see Assad falling under Iran's sway
  • November 1, 2000 - Israel tempts Russia with high tech joint ventures in bid to slow arms sales to is foes
  • November 2, 2000 - Southern Jerusalem evacuated as gun battles rage
  • November 2, 2000 - Barak, Arafat consult secretly in preparation for summit
  • November 3, 2000 - Ceasefire violated immediately upon agreement
  • November 3, 2000 - Jordan's Abdullah shaken by kingdom's restive Palestinians
  • November 3, 2000 - Palestinians: Arafat has lost control
  • November 6, 2000 - Israeli Arab suspected of instigating riots after payoff
  • November 6, 2000 - Palestinian Authority worries about economic losses
  • November 7, 2000 - Qatar under pressure from Iran to cut Israeli ties
  • November 8, 2000 - Arab bankers complain mini-war is bad for business
  • November 10, 2000 - Palestinian Authority seeks cash from Europe to pay salaries
  • November 13, 2000 - Israel's Air Force allows Russian jet to land, captures hijacker
  • November 13, 2000 - Qatar closes Israeli mission
  • November 14, 2000 - Despite words of war, Iran quietly seeks Israeli aid
  • November 14, 2000 - Palestinians fire on Jerusalem neighborhood in daylight
  • November 15, 2000 - Palestinian shooters target Jewish settlers
  • November 15, 2000 - Iran again states it claim to the Gulf
  • November 15, 2000 - Report: Bin Laden flees U.S. surveillance with Taliban's help
  • November 16, 2000 - Arafat deploys militia while saving military for full-scale war
  • November 16, 2000 - Pakistan's first international defense show draws Arab interest
  • November 17, 2000 - Israeli gunships hit Fatah HQ
  • November 17, 2000 - Palestinians paying high financial price for uprising
  • November 20, 2000 - Reports of Saddam's cancer called disinformation
  • November 20, 2000 - Iran plans increase in arms purchases from Pakistan
  • November 22, 2000 - Israeli intelligence in conflict over Arafat's role in attacks
  • November 22, 2000 - Iran shipping rockets on commercial flights to Hizbullah
  • November 24, 2000 - Military pushes Barak for major strikes against Palestinians
  • November 24, 2000 - Egypt warns U.S. regional war if violence continues
  • November 24, 2000 - Fatah no longer taking orders from Arafat
  • November 27, 2000 - Yemen says Bin Laden tied to USS Cole blast
  • November 27, 2000 - Heavy fighting reported along Israel-Lebanon border
  • November 28, 2000 - Israeli intelligence ties Hizbullah to Palestinian attacks
  • November 29, 2000 - Iran ready to manufacture cruise missiles
  • November 29, 2000 - Barak sets dates for elections
  • November 30, 2000 - Egyptian charged with spying for Israel
  • November 30, 2000 - Iran blames rampant disorder on U.S. films, chewing gum
  • November 30, 2000 - Palestinian bomb-maker had produced a chemical weapon
  • November 30, 2000 - Report: Rampant corruption led Arafat's regime to ignite war
  • November 30, 2000 - Egyptian specialists weigh scenarios for war
  • December 1, 2000 - Bethlehem cancels Christmas celebrations
  • December 1, 2000 - Israeli Arabs charged with spying for Hizbullah
  • December 1, 2000 - Iraq seen entering war if Israel counters Hizbullah attacks
  • December 3, 2000 - Barak again seeks Clinton's help in getting elected
  • December 4, 2000 - Markets stay calms despite Iraqi oil halt
  • December 4, 2000 - Hizbullah agent arrested on way to attack Israeli targets
  • December 5, 2000 - Israeli troops change strategy, avoiding daytime clashes
  • December 5, 2000 - Iraq resumes oil exports
  • December 6, 2000 - Iran, Iraq put feud on hold to back attacks on Israel
  • December 6, 2000 - India to buy spy planes, warships from Russia
  • December 6, 2000 - Palestinians set sights on Rachel's Tomb
  • December 8, 2000 - Gulf nations earn record oil profits
  • December 8, 2000 - Iran, China discuss renewing military cooperation
  • December 8, 2000 - Huge arms cache found in Kuwait
  • December 8, 2000 - Palestinians launch new offensive
  • December 11, 2000 - Palestinians days of rage cut short by rain
  • December 11, 2000 - Legislator accuses Palestinian Authority of secret accounts
  • December 11, 2000 - Barak to resign, call for special election
  • December 12, 2000 - Barak wins Labor nod; Bibi set to announce
  • December 12, 2000 - Fatah plans bombing attacks in West Bank, Gaza Strip
  • December 13, 2000 - Saddam's money winning Palestinian hearts and minds
  • December 13, 2000 - Yemen officials: Cole attack planned in 1997
  • December 13, 2000 - Israel accused of assassinating suspected bomber
  • December 14, 2000 - Israel said to assassinate another Fatah leader
  • December 15, 2000 - Barak allowed Saddam's money to reach Palestinians
  • December 16, 2000 - Middle East expecting more focused policy from Bush
  • December 16, 2000 - Oil makes Middle East economies fastest-growing in the world
  • December 19, 2000 - Israel planning 'online soldier' of the future
  • December 19, 2000 - Iraq responds to Colin Powell threat
  • December 19, 2000 - Palestinians complain Arab funding never arrived: Praise Europeans
  • December 20, 2000 - Leading Israelis voice concerns about nation's survival
  • December 20, 2000 - Saudis finally balance budget thanks to oil price bonanza
  • December 21, 2000 - Israel scorned intelligence warnings on 'peace' since '91
  • December 22, 2000 - Iran evacuating villages near new nuclear plant
  • December 25, 2000 - Region-wide protests call for death to Israel
  • December 26, 2000 - Barak presses Israel to accept treaty with Palestinians
  • December 26, 2000 - Palestinians like Clinton proposal for deployment of international forces
  • December 27, 2000 - Leaders of Palestinian revolt reject compromise
  • December 27, 2000 - Clinton plan rocks Barak cabinet; Minister raises specter of Israel's 'suicide'
  • December 27, 2000 - Iran issues missile threat to U.S., Israel
  • December 27, 2000 - Iran confirms cooperation with Iraq on flights for Hizbullah
  • December 30, 2000 - Israel plan to recognize refugee return sparks furor
  • EUROPE
  • January 10, 2000 - Brits find Scuds with chemical, biological warheads tagged for Libya
  • January 11, 2000 - Britain continues arms embargo on Libya after seizure of Scuds
  • January 14, 2000 - Putin's new security doctrine targets terrorism in multipolar world
  • January 15, 2000 - Putin government rejects U.S. pressure on nuclear aid to Iran
  • January 17, 2000 - Russia, China cooperating in nukes
  • January 24, 2000 - Britain continues arms embargo on Libya after seizure of Scuds
  • January 31, 2000 - Strategist sees talks bringing truce but not peace
  • February 2, 2000 - Czech, under pressure, to bow out of Iran nuke project
  • February 9, 2000 - Russian arms exports soaring
  • February 16, 2000 - Construction begins on Black Sea pipeline between Russia and Turkey
  • February 19, 2000 - Russia, Iran agree to expand nuclear cooperation
  • February 28, 2000 - France breaks the code, hit by Arab backlash over Hizbullah
  • March 9, 2000 - Russians smuggling nuke materials through 9 border crossings
  • March 23, 2000 - Russia to sell multi-warhead missiles that can beat Israel's new anti-missile system
  • April 7, 2000 - Russia launches drive to upgrade its strategic nuclear weapons
  • May 3, 2000 - Spy report card: Russian official rates Mossad above CIA
  • May 22, 2000 - Russia reports increased arms exports
  • May 29, 2000 - Russia also wants to get its hands on Bin Laden
  • June 3, 2000 - Putin eases nuclear export controls in 'revolutionary' initiative
  • June 6, 2000 - Intelligence officials: Russia gave Iran nuke tech to save reactor deal
  • September 6, 2000 - Russia to sell China air-to-air missiles
  • October 19, 2000 - Russia promises Iran nuke aid will continue
  • October 26, 2000 - Russia staying out of Middle East fray for now
  • October 29, 2000 - Israel's new German subs to be equipped for for firing nukes
  • November 15, 2000 - Russia courts old Middle East allies seeking military revenues
  • November 20, 2000 - Administration tolerating Russia's arms sales to Iran
  • November 24, 2000 - Russia sends hundreds of missiles to Iran
  • November 29, 2000 - Russia proceeds with Iran deal after Albright bid fails
  • November 30, 2000 - Russia sells warships to India, China
  • December 6, 2000 - Russia to build 2nd nuclear reactor for Iran
  • December 13, 2000 - Greece worries about Bush White House
  • December 25, 2000 - Visit to Iran is first by Russian Defense Minister since '79
  • December 28, 2000 - Russian defense minister holds substantive talks in Teheran
  • LATIN AMERICA, CANADA

    AFRICA
  • December 6, 2000 - Sudan ready to talk church-state separation with Christian, animist insurgents
  • December 6, 2000 - Sudan hit by new attacks
  • December 6, 2000 - Algeria's Bouteflika faces threat from military

  • Columns by Robert Morton

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  • 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

  • January 6, 2000 - The lesson of Afghanistan - Thomas Henriksen
  • January 6, 2000 - The campaign finance skeleton in the news media's closet - Ted Marks
  • April 20, 2000 - April 20, 1999: A father puts Columbine in perspective - Darrell Scott
  • May 15, 2000 - Soviet-trained Tamils threaten U.S. ally s- Sol Sander
  • June 8, 2000 - Eulogy for William E. Simon: A legacy of heroic proportions - Chuck Colson- Chuck Colson
  • June 12, 2000 - Cheating lessons: Are we rearing moral dunces? - Chuck Colson
  • June 20, 2000 - Secular movement emerging as third force in Iran - Assad Homayoun
  • July 7, 2000 - The Patriot: A morality play about the present as well as the past - Jon Roland
  • July 21, 2000 - GAO: U.S. ships vulnerable to cruise missile attacks - Christopher Holton
  • Auguest 2, 2000 - IT'S NATIONAL SECURITY, STUPID! - Christopher Holton
  • September 8, 2000 - Mike Wallace flunks Jiang test- Reed Irvine
  • September 18, 2000 - The TWA 800 'investigation' was a sham- Reed Irvine
  • October 10, 2000 - Wall Street's panda-huggers - Christopher Holton
  • November 23, 2000 - Clinton and our abandoned POWs - Reed Irvine
  • December 18, 2000 - A real national emergency- Notra Trulock

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