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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
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
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
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
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
LATIN AMERICA, CANADA
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