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Syria's Assad welcome in Jerusalem: Peres 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 10 12:45 PM
Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Shimon Peres said that Syria's President Bashar al-Assad was welcome to come to the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem if he wants to reach a peace agreement.South Korea draw with Syria to qualify for Asian Cup Reuters via Yahoo!7 Sports - Oct 11 6:21 AM
SEOUL, Oct 11 (Reuters) - South Korea qualified for the finals of the 2007 Asian Cup with a 1-1 draw against Syria in Seoul on Wednesday.Syria welcome in Israel - Peres BBC News - Oct 10 4:47 PM
Shimon Peres responds warmly to a suggestion by Syria that the two countries could hold peace talks.SYRIA: Massive investment needed if Damascus to avert water crisis IRIN - Oct 11 9:03 AM
DAMASCUS, 11 Oct 2006 (IRIN) - Billions of dollars of investment are required over the next decade if Damascus, Syria s rapidly growing capital, is to avert a critical water crisis, according to a leading development agency.Singaporean found guilty of trying to sell arms to Syria illegally Channel NewsAsia via Yahoo! Singapore News - Oct 11 5:17 AM
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean has been convicted for trying to smuggle 20,000 assault rifles from Bulgaria to Syria last year.Giant Camel Discovered in Syria Blather - Oct 11 3:15 PM
A joint team of Swiss and Syrian archaeologists working deep within Syria's arid Palmyra desert claim to have uncovered the remains of a giant camel that lived 100,000 years ago and once stood "as big as a giraffe or an...South Korea draw with Syria to qualify for Asian Cup Khaleej Times - Oct 11 8:51 AM
SEOUL - South Korea qualified for the finals of the 2007 Asian Cup with a 1-1 draw against Syria in Seoul on Wednesday. South Korea took the lead in the eighth minute when Cho Jae-jin headed in a cross from Choi Sung-kuk.Singaporean found guilty of trying to sell arms to Syria illegally Channel NewsAsia - Oct 11 5:05 AM
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean has been convicted for trying to smuggle 20,000 assault rifles from Bulgaria to Syria last year. 45-year-old B R Chaandrran was found guilty in abetting the unauthorised brokering of the items.Syria can live side-by-side in peace with Israel: Syrian President AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 10 2:34 AM
Syria and Israel can live side-by-side, in peace and harmony, accepting each other's existence, Syria's President Bashar al-Assad said.Israel: No Syria talks unless it shuns militants Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 10 3:32 AM
Israel said on Tuesday it would not negotiate with Syria as long as the country continued to back militant groups, rebuffing remarks by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that he was ready for peace talks.Israel Extends Hand Of Peace To Syria Nasdaq - Oct 10 9:19 PM
(RTTNews) - In what could be another boost to the Middle East peace process, Israel has extended a hand of peace to Syria. Israel's deputy Prime Minister, Shimon Peres, has said that President Bashar al-Assad of Syria was welcome to come to Jerusalem for peace talks.Syria vows complete and swift Lebanon pullout Tiscali - Oct 11 12:39 AM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria has vowed a complete and swift two-phased withdrawal of its troops from Lebanon but President Bashar al-Assad says Damascus will still play a role in the tiny neighbour it has dominated for 30 years.Syria vows to quit Lebanon "as soon as possible" Tiscali - Oct 11 12:39 AM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria has vowed to completely and quickly withdraw its troops from Lebanon in two phases, but President Bashar al-Assad says Damascus will still play a role in the tiny neighbour it has dominated for 30 years.Syria supports formation of Palestinian unity government: FM People's Daily - Oct 10 7:54 PM
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al- Muallem on Tuesday underlined Syria's support to the Qatari efforts regarding the formation of a Palestinian national unity government, the official SANA news agency reported.No negotiations with Syria as long as it harbors terrorists: Israeli official People's Daily - Oct 10 6:56 PM
Israel would not negotiate with Syria as long as the country continued to back militant groups, the Ha'aretz daily reported on Tuesday, citing an official of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's Office.Giant camel fossil found in Syria BBC News - Oct 10 3:10 AM
Archaeologists have discovered the 100,000-year-old remains of a previously unknown giant camel in Syria.Lebanese ex-premier expresses belief in best relations with Syria People's Daily - Oct 10 7:09 PM
Visiting former Lebanese Prime Minister Omar Karami on Tuesday expressed confidence in building the best relations with Syria, the official SANA news agency reported.Archaeologists say enormous camel roamed Syria in prehistoric times San Diego Union-Tribune - Oct 10 4:13 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria Hunters stalked giant camels as tall as some modern-day elephants in the Syrian desert tens of thousands of years ago and archaeologists behind the find are wondering where the camels came from and what caused them to die off.Archeologists say giant camels roamed Syria in prehistoric times CNews - Oct 10 6:15 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Hunters stalked giant camels as tall as some modern-day elephants in the Syrian desert tens of thousands of years ago and archeologists behind the find are wondering where the camels came from and what caused them to die off.Israel rules out talks until Syria ends support for militant groups The Daily Star Lebannon - Oct 10 1:05 PM
Israel said Tuesday that it would not negotiate with Syria as long as the country continued to back militant groups, rebuffing remarks by Syrian President Bashar Assad that he was ready for peace talks.Assad told the BBC in an interview broadcast late Monday that he was willing to listen if Israel was ready for rapprochement.O-man what a joy for Asian quartet as they book places in finals AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 4:16 PM
A hard fought 1-1 draw with Syria was enough to earn South Korea a place in the Asian Cup finals while Iran ensured a record 11th consecutive appearance at the showpiece event.Olmert: Syria peace overtures are a ploy AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 10 2:26 PM
Israel has brushed off the Syrian president's recent calls to restart peace talks as a ploy by Bashar Assad to deflect international pressure from his increasingly isolated regime. But some in Israel say Prime Minister Ehud Olmert may be making a major mistake in ignoring even a slim chance to pursue peace with one of his country's most implacable enemies.Syria can live side-by-side in peace with Israel: Bashar Financial Express - Oct 10 9:18 AM
LONDON, Oct 10 (AFP): Syria and Israel can live side-by-side, in peace and harmony, accepting each other's existence, Syria's President Bashar al-Assad said Monday.Iran, South Korea qualify for Asian Cup finals Sports Illustrated - Oct 11 8:11 AM
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Iran downed Taiwan 2-0 and South Korea drew Syria 1-1 Wednesday to book their berths at next years Asian Cup soccer tournament.Syria can live side by side in peace with Israel: president People's Daily - Oct 10 2:08 AM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has promised that his country could live side by side in peace with arch-foe Israel, the official Syria Times newspaper reported on Tuesday.S.Korea qualify for Asian Cup with Syria draw Reuters via Yahoo!7 Sports - Oct 11 7:16 AM
(Adds quotes)Syria calls on Germany to help solve problems of Mideast AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 10 10:27 AM
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem reportedly called on Germany to help solve the problems in the Middle East, in remarks to a delegation of visiting German lawmakers.Soccer-South Korea draw with Syria to qualify for Asian Cup Reuters via Yahoo!7 News - Oct 11 7:02 AM
(Corrects name of South Korean goalscorer to Cho Jae-jin)Assad: Syria and Israel can achieve peace UPI - Oct 09 9:41 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said in an interview with the BBC that the United States cannot function as "an impartial arbiter" in talks with Israel.Kunieda appointed Japanese ambassador to Syria Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Oct 09 5:38 PM
_ The Japanese government appointed Masaki Kunieda as ambassador to Syria on Tuesday.Olmert: Syria Peace Overtures Are a Ploy Los Angeles Times - Oct 10 12:28 PM
JERUSALEM -- Israel has brushed off the Syrian president's recent calls to restart peace talks as a ploy by Bashar Assad to deflect international pressure from his increasingly isolated regime.Olmert: Syria peace overtures are a ploy Boston Globe - Oct 10 12:32 PM
Israel has brushed off the Syrian president's recent calls to restart peace talks as a ploy by Bashar Assad to deflect international pressure from his increasingly isolated regime. But some in Israel say that Prime Minister Ehud Olmert may be making a major mistake in ignoring even a slim chance to pursue peace with one of his country's most implacable ...IN OUR OPINION | NORTH KOREA: Nuclear Dangers Take Explosive Turn Detroit Free Press - Oct 11 10:39 AM
All-out, mutually destructive nuclear warfare between nations has never been as realistic a scenario, as atomic weapons simply getting into the hands of bad people eager to use them. That prospect rises dramatically with North Korea now, evidently, a member of the world's nuclear club. The Pyongyang government has a history of selling arms to the likes of Iran and Syria, and North Korean leader S. Korea and Iran through The Star Online - Oct 11 4:47 PM
SINGAPORE: A hard fought 1-1 draw with Syria was enough to earn South Korea a place in the Asian Cup Finals yesterday while Iran ensured a record 11th consecutive appearance at the showpiece event.Football: South Korea and Iran through to Asian Cup finals Channel NewsAsia - Oct 11 4:45 PM
SINGAPORE : A hard fought 1-1 draw with Syria was enough to earn South Korea a place in the Asian Cup finals Wednesday while Iran ensured a record 11th consecutive appearance at the showpiece event.Syrian President's 'Peace' Overtures Dismissed Crosswalk.com - Oct 11 7:14 AM
Jerusalem (CNSNews.com) - Syria's "peace" overtures to Israel are really more of a threat, an expert said here on Wednesday.Koreans stumble into finals Townsville Bulletin - Oct 11 4:27 PM
A HARD-fought 1-1 draw with Syria was enough to earn South Korea a place in the Asian Cup finals today (AEST), while Iran ensured a record 11th consecutive appearance at the showpiece event.O-man what a joy for Asian quartet as they book places in finals TODAYonline - Oct 11 4:21 PM
South Korean player Choi Sung-Kuk (R) makes an attempt to shoot as Syrian opponent Wael Ayan (L) defends during the 2007 Asian Cup qualifying match at Seoul World Cup stadium in Seoul. South Korea and Syria tied 1-1.Double-sized camel roamed 100,000 years ago Chicago Sun-Times - Oct 11 2:32 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria -- Hunters stalked giant camels as tall as modern-day elephants in the Syrian desert 100,000 years ago and archaeologists behind the find are wondering what caused them to die off.AFC Asian Cup Korea Republic and Iran through to Asian Cup finals FIFA - Oct 11 7:16 AM
A hard fought 1-1 draw with Syria was enough to earn Korea Republic a place in the AFC Asian Cup finals Wednesday while Iran ensured a record 11th consecutive appearance at the showpiece event.UPI NewsTrack TopNews UPI - Oct 11 10:26 AM
JERUSALEM, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- Citing Syria as the greatest danger, Israel reportedly has raised for the first time in a decade the prospect of a Middle East war next year.Where the camel giants roamed The Hindu - Oct 11 1:10 PM
DAMASCUS: Camels twice as big as today's dromedaries roamed the Syrian desert 100,000 years ago, archaeologists have concluded from bones unearthed at a prehistoric site in central Syria. Swiss and Syrian archeologists excavated the first ...Charles Karel Bouley: My Ground Zero of Fear HuffingtonPost - Oct 10 11:43 PM
North Korea has tested a nuclear device of some kind underground and the world's response has been quick: unanimous condemnation. Our President is now using the words "threat" and "terrorists," saying that if North Korea gets the bomb they may transfer it to Iran or Syria, and thus we would hold North Korea "responsible" meaning, I assume, we'd start yet another war. So now, we're supposed to Syria's Assad: We expect war any time Turks.US - Oct 09 6:03 AM
Bashar al-Assad, Syria's president, has said that a war with Israel cannot be ruled out as long as a lasting peace eludes the Middle East. "In principle, we expect that there will be an Israeli aggression at any time.Camels' origin in Syria linked to giant bones The Star-Ledger - Oct 08 10:45 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria -- The bones of a giant camel dating back 100,000 years have been unearthed in the Syrian desert, a government newspaper reported over the weekend.Football: Lacklustre draw puts South Korea into Asian Cup finals Channel NewsAsia - Oct 11 8:15 AM
SEOUL : South Korea qualified for the 2007 Asian Cup in uninspiring fashion after a 1-1 draw with Syria on Wednesday. It was a lacklustre performance from the Koreans who enjoyed most of the possession against their 116th-ranked opponents but lacked invention in attack.Assad: Syria, Israel could live side-by-side in peace Al Bawaba - Oct 09 6:43 AM
Syria is ready to hold talks with Israel and wants a peaceful solution to the Middle East conflict, President Bashar al-Assad was quoted as saying on Monday.Israel would react harshly if attacked by Syria: report People's Daily - Oct 09 2:37 AM
Once attacked by Syria, Israel's retaliation will be much harsher than its reaction to the July 12 cross-border raid launched by Lebanese Hezbollah, the Jerusalem Post reported on Monday.Israel rejected Syria s offer to hold peace talks, saying that Damascus must first stop supporting resistance groups in Al Jazeera - Oct 10 9:02 AM
President Bashar al-Assad said in a BBC interview on Monday that he was ready to negotiate with Israel, but questioned if the Israeli government had the will to move toward peace.Syria ready to defend itself Daily Dispatch - Oct 09 12:10 AM
SYRIA is prepared to defend itself against an attack from Israel but would prefer a peaceful and logical solution to the Middle East conflict, President Bashar Assad has said.Today in history - Oct. 12 AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 5:01 PM
Today is Thursday, Oct. 12, the 285th day of 2006. There are 80 days left in the year.SAIPA exports first consignment of Rio to Syria IranMania.com - Oct 08 9:49 PM
LONDON, October 8 (IranMania) - SAIPA exported the first consignment of domestically produced passenger car of Rio to Syria, the company reported, according to MNA.Most Europeans don't know their union has 25 states Euro Observer - Oct 11 1:05 AM
11.10.2006 - 09:58 CET | By Andrew Rettman EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS - Most Europeans don't know the EU has 25 member states and don't think that countries such as Georgia or Syria are EU "neighbours" a fresh European Commission opinion poll on the EU's so-called "neighbourhood policy" has shown.Talk to Iran and Syria, bi-partisan panel tells Bush New Kerala - Oct 08 10:19 PM
New York, Oct 9: Bush dministration should enter into direct negotiations with countries it had shunned so far, including Iran and Syria, according to James Baker, Republican co-chairman of a bipartisan panel reassessing Iraq strategy.Ancient Giant Camel Found in Syrian Desert Pushes Back History New York Times - Oct 09 9:16 PM
Swiss researchers have discovered the 100,000-year-old remains of a previously unknown giant camel species in central Syria.Israeli rebuff for Assad over talks Gulf Times - Oct 11 12:12 AM
JERUSALEM: Israel said yesterday it would not negotiate with Syria as long as the country continued to back militant groups, rebuffing remarks by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that he was ready for peace talks.US renews 'caution' alerting travellers to terrorist danger AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 2:16 PM
The State Department renewed its "Worldwide Caution" alerting US citizens to the continuing threat of "terrorist actions and violence" against Americans and US interests overseas.Editorial roundup AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 12:43 PM
Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad:Israeli leader not interested in talking to Syrians Fox 23 - Oct 11 2:57 AM
JERUSALEM (AP) - Six years after peace talks broke down, Israel's leader is turning down Syrian offers to get them going again. Israel's prime minister believes it's little more than a ploy by Syria's president to take some international heat off his regime.Assad: Syria can live side-by-side in peace with Israel Middle East Online - Oct 10 1:02 AM
Syrian leader says resistance in Iraq is Iraqi resistance, admits supporting Hezbollah politically.Scientists find more bones of big camels Syracuse.com - Oct 10 7:13 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) Hunters stalked giant camels as tall as some modern-day elephants in the Syrian desert tens of thousands of years ago and archaeologists behind the find are wondering where the camels came from and what caused them to die off.Bush warns NKorea against spreading nuclear know-how AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 09 8:01 PM
US President George W. Bush pushed for new international sanctions on North Korea over its nuclear test and warned Pyongyang against giving atomic know-how to nations like Syria or Iran.Muslim-Themed Products Mimic American Pop Culture Icons Fox News - 1 hour, 22 minutes ago
For Muslims wanting their fast food, soda and dolls infused with a little Islamic flair, Beurger King Muslim, Mecca Cola and Fulla might be their ticket rather than Burger King, Coca-Cola and Barbie.G.O.P.?s Baker Hints Iraq Plan Needs Change New York Times - Oct 11 7:26 AM
The Republican co-chairman of a bipartisan commission assessing Iraq said he expected to depart from calls to ?stay the course.?Violence forces 1,000 Iraqis a day to flee homes: U.N. Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 10:49 AM
Over 1,000 Iraqis are fleeing their homes each day because of rampant violence, and revenge killings are "totally out of control," the U.N.'s top humanitarian official said on Wednesday.Around Pentagon, Referendum on War Washington Post - 1 hour, 38 minutes ago
Virginia's U.S. Senate race could become the nation's marquee referendum on President Bush's Iraq policy as George Allen and James Webb offer voters stark differences about a war that polls show is increasingly unpopular.Bahrain urges relaunch of Mideast peace talks AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 7:44 AM
Bahrain's foreign minister has said it is a "historic time" to relaunch the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, following talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.Cooking Defines Sephardic Jews at Sukkot New York Times - 24 minutes ago
For one food-loving community within Brooklyn?s sizable Jewish population, Sukkot has additional significance.Syria: US lacks Mid-East vision BBC News - Oct 09 4:54 AM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says the US lacks the will or vision to pursue peace in the Middle East.Say yes to Syria Haaretz Daily - Oct 10 12:00 AM
When you are a new and inexperienced candidate for prime minister, the plans that you present to the public soar. Out of excessive enthusiasm you promise to solve the problem of poverty, achieve quiet on the borders and make Israel into a country "where it is fun to live."Scientists find more bones of big camels USA Today - Oct 11 5:10 AM
Giant camels as tall as some modern-day elephants were in the Syrian desert tens of thousands of years ago and archaeologists behind the find are wondering where the camels came from and what caused them to die off. More of the bones of the beasts, first discovered last year, have been found this year.Power Surge Sports Illustrated - Oct 11 9:10 AM
In this week's Power Rankings, SI.com's Dr. Z gives credit to two AFC West teams that have been impressive, while several 2005 playoff teams have already fallen toward the bottom. Dr. Z's Power Rankings: Cornerback Bailey helps Denver rise to top-three status Sports Illustrated - Oct 11 8:41 AM
Tired of getting castigated for the logic or presumed illogic of my Power Rankings, which require many hours of concerted effort to produce, I decided to take the mechanical way out of this and turn to the computer for the work. I mean everyone else does it; The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Mott Street Journal. Why not me?Violence out of control in Iraq: UN humanitarian chief AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 7:17 AM
Violence and revenge killings are spiralling out of control in Iraq, where an average of 100 people are being killed and 1,000 are fleeing their homes every day, UN humanitarian chief Jan Egeland has warned.Korea's Seol inspiration The Electric New Paper - Oct 10 3:11 PM
SOUTH Korea will rely heavily on Reading forward Seol Ki-Hyeon to help them clinch their spot in the 2007 Asian Cup in Wednesday's Qualifier with Syria.Syria, Denmark discuss latest abuse of Prophet Mohammed by Danish youngsters People's Daily - Oct 09 8:25 PM
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al- Muallem on Monday received a telephone call from his Danish counterpart Per Stig Moeller on the latest abuse of Prophet Mohammed by some Danish young men, the official SANA news agency reported.Wednesday's soccer results Canadian Press via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 2:32 PM
(CP) - Wednesday's soccer scores:Israeli fence unleashes Lebanese anger International Herald Tribune - Oct 11 7:41 AM
Little more than a week after Israeli troops officially withdrew from Lebanon, a shiny new fence is a reminder of the possible flash points that remain as Lebanon and Israel continue working to quell tensions.Syria wonders if Israel too weak for talks - Assad Stuff - Oct 09 5:54 PM
LONDON: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has told the BBC he is ready for talks with Israel but queries whether the current Israeli government has the strength to move towards peace and if the United States has the will to help.TURKEY BEGINS POWER SUPPLY TO SYRIA Middle East Newsline - Oct 08 7:29 AM
NICOSIA [MENL] -- Turkey plans to begin supplying electricity to neighboring Syria. The official Syrian news agency Sana reported that Ankara has agreed to provide 1.4 billion kilowatts to Syria for one year. Sana said the agreement, signed in Damascus on Oct. 4, would be implemented this week.syria: Damascus Stock Exchange to open in 2007 Monday Morning - Oct 09 10:41 PM
This is very important for the process of economic reform , Finance Minister Mohammad al-Hussein told the SANA agency, recalling the government s call to transform the largely state-run economy into a social market economy .Australia lead race for Asian team of the year AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 3:29 AM
Australia led the race to be named Asian Football Confederation (AFC) national team of the year as shortlists were released.SYRIA: Stranded Palestinians should be allowed into the country, say UNHCR and rights group IRIN - Oct 08 6:03 AM
DAMASCUS, 8 Oct 2006 (IRIN) - The Syrian Organisation for Human Rights in Syria (SOHR) said on Sunday that it was deeply concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian condition of the Palestinians who are stranded on the Iraqi-Syrian border and who include about 150 children.Baker Sees Iraq Panel Departing From Bush Strategy New York Times - Oct 11 7:29 AM
The G.O.P. co-chairman of a bipartisan commission assessing Iraq said he expected to depart from calls to ?stay the course.?Official says Israel won't attack Syria UPI - Oct 08 6:26 AM
JERUSALEM, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- An Israeli official in Sunday said there were no "hostile intentions" toward Syria, the Jerusalem Post said.Backstory: Wrestling on a mountain in Turkey The Christian Science Monitor - Oct 11 3:04 PM
A trip for a cup of tea was interrupted by a village wrestling match. Bush created a mess in Iraq. Here's how to clean it up. The Christian Science Monitor - Oct 11 3:05 PM
It's time to pull our troops out of Iraq - and to hold our leaders accountable. 5 killed in violence around Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 3:11 AM
Violence around Iraq claimed at least five lives on Wednesday, including a bomb in a parked car that exploded next to a police patrol in southeastern Baghdad, killing two passers-by.Peres to Assad: Visit Israel if want peace talks Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 12:13 AM
Israeli Vice Prime Minister Shimon Peres on Wednesday suggested Syrian President Bashar al-Assad should come to Jerusalem if he was serious about peace negotiations with the Jewish state.Bush warns N.Korea against spreading nuclear know-how AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 09 9:57 AM
US President George W. Bush has called for an immediate United Nations response to North Korea's nuclear test and warned Pyongyang against giving atomic know-how to nations like Iran or Syria.A new fence is added to a border town already split International Herald Tribune - Oct 11 2:40 AM
A fence that Israel built around the northern side of Ghajar, which straddles Israel's border with Lebanon, is a reminder of the possible flash points that remain as the countries work to quell tensions.U.S. plans 'serious' sanctions International Herald Tribune - Oct 11 6:50 AM
Japan announced new sanctions against North Korea on Wednesday because of its reported nuclear test and President Bush said Washington was working to ensure there would be "serious repercussions" for Pyongyang.In new TV characters, Palestinians see their own The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 1:00 AM
Fast is out. Television is on. All the members of the Abu Tarboush family, Hanan and Ahmed and six of their seven children, gather around to watch "Shufi Mafi" - Palestinian slang that roughly translates to "What's Up?"Ancient giant camel fossil found in Syria The Times of India - Oct 08 9:15 AM
DAMASCUS: Swiss researchers have discovered the 100,000-year-old remains of a previously unknown giant camel species in central Syria. "This is a big discovery, a revolution in science," said Jean-Marie Le Tensorer, a prehistory professor at the University of Basel.Only two Asian Cup berths left to fill Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 11 5:21 PM
Iran, Iraq, Oman, South Korea and China all advanced to next year's Asian Cup on Wednesday, assuring themselves a place in the finals and leaving two berths up for grabs with one round of qualifying remaining. -Editorial roundup Boston Globe - Oct 11 1:16 PM
Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad: Oct. 4.US Commander Says Iraq Violence to Continue, But Also Cites Progress Voice of America - 2 hours, 40 minutes ago
The commander of coalition forces in Iraq says the high level of violence in the country is likely to continue for the 'next couple of months,' but there is progress toward stabilizing the country at the same time.China, S.Korea through as five reach Asian Cup finals Reuters via Yahoo!7 News - Oct 11 6:00 PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Reuters) - China and South Korea were among five teams to confirm their places at next year's Asian Cup finals on a hectic night of qualifying on Wednesday.Korea Will Play Stars Against Syria donga.com - Oct 09 2:58 PM
All the players on the Korean national soccer team do not have the level of skills Park Ji-sung (Manchester United) or Seol Ki-hyeon (Reading) has. Coach Pim Verbeek calls this difference in level. The second-level players need to acquire more experience in games.Rice asserts U.S. plans no attack on North Korea International Herald Tribune - Oct 10 10:39 PM
The U.S. Secretary of State warned that the North risked sanctions "unlike anything that they have faced before." Soldiers from North and South Korea stand opposite each other in the DMZ.