Saudi-U.S. Relations Strained After Dhahran Bombing Indictments
Saudi irritation at the U.S.
indictments for a deadly 1996 bombing in the Gulf Arab state
has served to highlight the growing unease between allies
Riyadh and Washington at a time of tension in the Middle East.
U.S. Vice President Firm Did Business with Iraq
The oil concern Halliburton held
stakes in two firms that contracted to sell more than 73
million dollars in oil production equipment to Iraq while U.S.
Vice President Dick Cheney headed the Dallas-based company,
the Washington Post reported Saturday.
Muslim Separatists Praise Peace Deal with Philippines
Muslim separatists who are
fighting against oppression and discrimination in the
Philippines hailed Saturday a landmark ceasefire signed with
the Manila regime, saying it would kick-start desperately
needed economic development in the war-ravaged south.