11.   He cited the EU decision and the Greek Cypriot plan to buy Russian missiles as the motivation.

12.   He denied allegations that El-Hage tried to buy Stinger missiles on the black market and established a terrorist cell in Nairobi, Kenya.

13.   Hopes of easing divisions have been badly dented since the Cypriot government sealed a deal this month to buy anti-aircraft missiles from Russia.

14.   Hundreds of Turkish Cypriots gathered at the port of Famagusta Saturday to greet Turkish warships sent in response to the Greek Cypriot decision to buy Russian missiles.

15.   Intelligence experts believe Iran bought the missile from North Korea.

16.   Prime Minister Cimoszewicz said the final decision on whether to buy the missiles was in the hands of the new cabinet, which must approve the deal.

17.   Seoul may buy missiles from Russia.

18.   Tension heightened in December when Cyprus signed a deal to buy anti-aircraft missiles from Russia.

19.   Taiwan reportedly also has bought or is buying missiles for its army, including Mistral missiles from France and Avenger and Harpoon missile systems from the United States.

20.   Tension heightened in December when the Greek-led government of Cyprus signed a deal to buy anti-aircraft missiles from Russia.