<< Back
Blair urges world to engage Iran, Syria 
AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 12 6:41 PM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair urged the international community on Monday to engage Iran and Syria to advance the peace process in the Middle East and defended his government's close relationship with the U.S.Syria a 'dangerous' country, says Rice AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 12 11:51 AM
The United States believes Syria is a dangerous state whose territory is being used for the accelerated arming of Lebanon's Hezbollah militia, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said in an interview with an Israeli daily.Engage Iran and Syria on peace - PM BBC News - 1 hour, 44 minutes ago
Tony Blair is to call for dialogue with Iran and Syria in efforts to secure peace in Iraq and the Middle East.Blair Urges World to Engage Iran, Syria ABC News - 2 hours, 33 minutes ago
Blair Urges World to Engage Iran and Syria for Sake of Middle East PeaceSyria a 'dangerous' country, says Secretary of State Rice AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 12 12:13 AM
The United States believes Syria is a dangerous state whose territory is being used for the accelerated arming of Lebanon's Hezbollah militia, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said in an interview with an Israeli daily Sunday.US To Consider Talks With Iran, Syria Over Iraq Nasdaq - 16 minutes ago
(RTTNews) - In a reconciliatory step towards ending the sectarian violence in Iraq, the White House has shown its willingness to consider talks with Iran and Syria about the future of Iraq. In a move towards this direction, Chief-of-staff Josh Bolten told the ABC network that President George W Bush would look at all the options when he meets a panel of advisers on Monday.Blair peace plea to Syria and Iran PA via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - 1 hour, 10 minutes ago
Tony Blair is to call for Iran and Syria to be engaged in efforts to secure peace in Iraq and the Middle East.US considers Iran, Syria contacts for Iraq ABC via Yahoo!7 News - Nov 12 5:45 PM
The White House has indicated it will consider talking to Iran and Syria about the future of Iraq.Iran And Syria Needed To Help Peace Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Nov 12 5:27 PM
Tony Blair wants Iran and Syria to be engaged in efforts to secure peace in Iraq and the Middle East. The Prime Minister believes the two states should be warned of the consequences of failing to help as part of a "whole" strategy for the region.Lebanon's latest political crisis is tug of war between U.S., Iran, Syria CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Nov 12 4:26 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) - Behind Lebanon's deepening political crisis is a tug-of-war between the United States and its Middle Eastern opponents Iran and Syria; a battle with high stakes for the region.Blair urges Syria, Iran assistance in Mid East Stuff - Nov 12 4:07 PM
LONDON: British Prime Minister Tony Blair is to call for Syria and Iran to be engaged in efforts to stem violence in Iraq and to secure a broader Middle East peace settlement.UK's Blair to urge Syria, Iran to help in Middle East Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 12 4:23 PM
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Tony Blair will on Monday call for Syria and Iran to be engaged in efforts to stem violence in Iraq and to secure a broader Middle East peace settlement.UK's Blair to urge Syria, Iran to help in Middle East Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Nov 12 4:15 PM
Prime Minister Tony Blair will on Monday call for Syria and Iran to be engaged in efforts to stem violence in Iraq and to secure a broader Middle East peace settlement.Lebanon's latest political crisis is tug of war between U.S., Iran, Syria San Diego Union-Tribune - Nov 12 4:02 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon, 2:57 p.m. Nov. 12 (AP): Behind Lebanon's deepening political crisis is a tug-of-war between the United States and its Middle Eastern opponents Iran and Syria a battle with high stakes for America's push for greater democracy in the region.Rice: Syria is a 'dangerous state behaving in a dangerous manner' The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 12 1:09 PM
The United States believes Syria is a dangerous state whose territory is being used for the accelerated rearming of Hizbullah, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Sunday ahead of talks with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. Rice's comments came as Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Moallem said.Syria a 'dangerous' country, says Secretary of State Rice TODAYonline - Nov 12 12:20 AM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has told an Israeli newspaper that the United States believes Syria is a dangerous state whose territory is being used for the accelerated arming of Lebanon's Hezbollah militia.Syria and Iran: Keys to Iraq Peace? ABC News - Nov 12 1:26 PM
Leaders Mull Solutions to War in IraqBlair to warn of anti-Americanism CNN.com - Nov 12 6:11 PM
LONDON, England (AP) -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair will urge the international community to engage Iran and Syria to advance the peace process in the Middle East, and will defend his government's close relationship with the United States as he delivers a major foreign policy speech Monday.Taskhiri: Syria's support for Palestinian cause 'praiseworthy' Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 11 7:51 AM
Iran - Syria - Taskhiri The Head of the World Assembly for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thoughts (WAPIST) Ayatollah Mohammad-Ali Taskhiri on Saturday described Syria's support for Palestinian nation's resolve to establish an independent state, with Qods being its capital, as 'praiseworthy'.Bush signals new course in Iraq as Democrats urge withdrawal AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 12 10:47 AM
President George W. Bush geared up to seek a new course in Iraq, which may include cooperation with Syria and Iran, as leading US lawmakers called for a withdrawal of US troops to begin within four to six months.US 'open to Iran talks on Iraq' BBC News - Nov 12 4:52 PM
The White House will consider talking to Iran and Syria about their role in Iraq's future, its chief of staff says.Blair to push US to talk to Syria, Iran Middle East Online - Nov 11 12:59 AM
British Prime Minister to advise White House on futility of dialogue with Syria, Iran to reach peace in Iraq.Lebanon Crisis Is a Foreign Tug-Of-War ABC News - Nov 12 3:26 PM
Lebanon's Latest Political Crisis Is Tug-Of-War Between U.S., Iran, SyriaBlair will urge US to talk to Syria and Iran Guardian Unlimited - Nov 10 7:10 PM
Tony Blair is to urge the US administration next week to open talks with its great adversaries Syria and Iran, as a way to break the impasse in Iraq and the wider middle east.Syria says ready to talk with US Khaleej Times - Nov 12 9:23 AM
CAIRO - Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem Sunday said Damascus was ready to engage in a dialogue with the United States in a bid to achieve stability in Iraq and the region.US 'open to Iran talks on Iraq' BBC News - Nov 12 12:07 PM
The White House will consider talking to Iran and Syria about Iraq's future, its chief of staff says.Blair will urge US to talk to Syria and Iran IranMania.com - Nov 10 10:40 PM
LONDON, November 11 (IranMania) - According to The Guardian, Tony Blair is to urge the US administration next week to open talks with its great adversaries Syria and Iran, as a way to break the impasse in Iraq and the wider middle east.Blair to push US to talk to Syria, Iran: report Khaleej Times - Nov 10 7:24 PM
LONDON - British Prime Minister Tony Blair is to push the US administration next week to begin talks with Syria and Iran as a way of breaking the deadlock in Iraq and the Middle East, The Guardian said on Saturday.Blair will urge US to talk to Syria and Iran Guardian Unlimited - Nov 10 5:22 PM
Tony Blair is to urge the US to open talks with Syria and Iran to break the impasse in Iraq and the wider middle east.1.15pm Monday November 13, 2006 By Katherine Baldwin The New Zealand Herald - Nov 12 4:41 PM
LONDON - British Prime Minister Tony Blair will today call for Syria and Iran to be engaged in efforts to stem violence in Iraq and to secure a broader Middle East peace settlement.Blair seeks to widen Middle East peace effort The Scotsman - Nov 12 5:27 PM
TONY Blair will today defend his government's close relationship with the United States. As part of a major foreign policy speech, he will also call for Iran and Syria to be engaged in efforts to secure peace in Iraq and the Middle East.US 'open to Iran talks on Iraq' IranMania.com - 1 hour, 49 minutes ago
LONDON, November 13 (IranMania) - The White House has indicated it will consider talking to Iran and Syria about the future of Iraq, BBC reported. Chief-of-staff Josh Bolten told the ABC network that President George W Bush would look at all the options when he meets a panel of advisers on Monday.US 'open to Iran talks on Iraq' Nyngan Observer - 1 hour, 16 minutes ago
The White House has indicated it will consider talking to Iran and Syria about the future of Iraq. A White House spokesman told the ABC network that President George Bush would look at all the options when he meets a panel of advisers today.Bush to meet Olmert in new US political climate AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 11 4:58 PM
US President George W. Bush welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to the White House on Monday, with Democrats poised to control Congress and perhaps push for dialogue with Israel's enemies, Iran and Syria.Iran, Syria Relieved That Democrats Won Crosswalk.com - Nov 10 3:22 AM
Jerusalem (CNSNews.com) - Iran and Syria say that a Democrat-controlled Congress and the resignation of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld could relieve the pressure on them, officials from those countries said.Hotlinks Tiscali - Nov 12 6:19 PM
His comments, to be made in an annual foreign policy speech, will show his willingness to work with Syria and Iran on Iraq -- an idea so far spurned by U.S. President George W. Bush, who is fiercely critical of both countries.Blair to Turn to Syrian and Iran to Assist Towards Mideast Stability Israel National News - 8 minutes ago
(IsraelNN.com) British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Monday will call on Syria and Iran to work towards increased regional peace and stability as well as working towards reducing violence in Iraq.Related Items FOX 10 Phoenix - Nov 12 1:57 PM
WASHINGTON -- President Bush's chief of staff said Sunday "nobody can be happy with the situation" now in Iraq and the White House would consider the idea of U.S. talks with Syria and Iran if a blue-ribbon commission recommended that.Democrats urge withdrawal from Iraq Japan Today - Nov 12 2:33 PM
WASHINGTON U.S. President George W Bush is gearing up to seek a new course in Iraq, which may include cooperation with Syria and Iran, as leading U.S. lawmakers called for a withdrawal of U.S. troops to begin within four to six months.Hague issues warning over Iraq PA via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Nov 12 5:52 AM
Hopes of involving Iran and Syria in developing a new policy for ending the violence in Iraq could prove "naive", shadow foreign secretary William Hague warned.Deal with Fatah on power sharing is near, Hamas says The Columbus Dispatch - Nov 12 4:45 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria A senior Hamas official said that a deal on forming a Palestinian national-unity government was near, adding that an agreement on a new prime minister has been reached.Bush signals new course in Iraq as Democrats urge withdrawal TurkishPress.com - Nov 12 10:02 AM
WASHINGTON - President George W. Bush geared up Sunday to seek a new course in Iraq, which may include cooperation with Syria and Iran, as leading US lawmakers called for a withdrawal of US troops to begin within four to six months.Cement producers threaten to abandon postwar price ceiling The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 12 1:21 PM
Lebanon's three cement producers have threatened to abandon a price ceiling on building materials that they adopted in August if cement smuggling into Syria continues to revert to pre-war levels. The general manager of Sibline said the price cut in Lebanon has boosted demand for imported cement in Syria.US calls for fresh perspective on Iraq Gulf News - Nov 12 1:09 PM
Washington: President George W. Bush's chief of staff said yesterday "nobody can be happy with the situation" now in Iraq and the White House would consider the idea of US talks with Syria and Iran if a blue-ribbon commission recommended that.Tishrin: Democrats and Republicans two faces of one coin Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 12 8:06 AM
Syria - US - Media Syrian daily Tishrin commenting on the victory of the Democrats over the Republicans in the recent US elections, termed the policies of the two parties as 'two sides of the same coin'.Iran, Syria call for global actions to counter Zionists' crimes Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 09 11:57 PM
Iran - Syria - Palestine Iran and Syria on Thursday called on the international community, the UN Security Council especially, to take prompt and strong actions to check the Zionist regime's brutal attacks on Palestinian civilians. Web Bloggers in 13 nations censored Turks.US - Nov 12 11:53 AM
The advocate for press freedom- the Reporters Without Borders group identified 13 countries worse at sponsoring systematic online censorship as follows: Belarus, China, Cuba, Egypt, Iran, Myanmar, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.TODAY S TOP 5 Kansas City Star - Nov 12 12:02 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria | Senior Hamas official Moussa Abu Marzouk in Syria said late Friday that a deal on forming a Palestinian national unity government was near, adding that an agreement on a new prime minister had been reached. He refused to disclose the candidate s name. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of Palestinians rallied Saturday at the gravesite of former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat on the Bush to meet Olmert in new US political climate AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 11 5:19 AM
US President George W. Bush welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to the White House on Monday, with Democrats poised to control Congress and perhaps dialogue with Israel's enemies, Iran and Syria.Bravery? Nope, 'just doing his job' San Diego Union-Tribune - Nov 12 4:39 AM
Jarred Adams was wide awake that winter night in the desert near the border between Iraq and Syria.Iraqi leader vows shake up amid carnage AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 33 minutes ago
The Shiite prime minister promised Sunday to reshuffle his Cabinet after calling lawmakers disloyal and blaming Sunni Muslims for raging sectarian violence that claimed at least 159 more lives, including 35 men blown apart while waiting to join Iraq's police force.Shift on Syria, Iran discussed Kansas City Star - Nov 11 12:30 AM
WASHINGTON | A top U.S. intelligence official has been meeting with Middle East counterparts to discuss proposals expected from the Baker commission on Iraq, Middle East sources have told Newsday.Syria, Sudan ink joint minutes of higher committee People's Daily - Nov 09 6:05 PM
Syria and Sudan inked on Thursday the minutes of the Syrian-Sudanese Higher Committee at the end of two-day meetings, concluding the fourth session of the committee's gathering, the official SANA news agency reported.BLAIR TO PRESSURE BUSH OVER IRAQI PEACE TALKS Sunday Mail - Nov 12 1:47 AM
TONY BLAIR will this week tell George Bush to start negotiations with Iran and Syria in a bid to end the war in Iraq. The Prime Minister is due to give evidence by video phone to former US Secretary of State James Baker's Iraq Study Group on Tuesday.As Hezbollah Seeks Power, Lebanon Is Feeling Edgy New York Times - 2 hours, 51 minutes ago
Lebanon is in the middle of a political crisis that is not just a matter of jockeying for power, but a fundamental realignment of authority.As Iraq unravels, many ideas but no magic bullet USA Today - Nov 12 5:54 PM
As Iraq unravels, many ideas but no magic bulletBritish Prime Minister Tony Blair is expected to pressure Washington to begin talks with Syria and Iran as a way of Al Jazeera - Nov 11 3:47 AM
Blair will give to an independent bipartisan panel in Washington headed by James Baker, evidence, which experts say will guide Mr. Bush to key changes in Iraq strategy.Serving up a daily diet of news for Bible-believing Israel-lovers hungry for Israel-related news from an Israel-savvy Jerusalem Newswire - Nov 12 2:06 AM
British readers Sunday were learning that Israel is starting to prepare for full scale war in which Syria is expected to be one of the main players facing the Jewish state.Olmert arrives in US for talks with Bush in new political climate AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 12 4:34 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert arrived in the United States for talks with President George W. Bush on Iraq, Iran and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the wake of a landmark US congressional election that may portend foreign policy shifts.Iraqi Airways wants to buy at least five Boeing jets USA Today - Nov 12 2:06 PM
National carrier Iraqi Airways announced Sunday it wanted to buy at least five Boeing 737-400 passenger jets in what appeared to be a step to facilitate increasing traffic to and from Iraq.Cabinet crisis threatens Lebanon tribunal CNN.com - Nov 12 2:56 PM
A constitutional crisis in Lebanon is threatening plans for an international tribunal to try those allegedly involved in the assassination of the country's former Prime Minister.Syria denies giving arms to Lebanon MSNBC - Nov 08 9:51 PM
Syria accused a senior U.N. official on Wednesday of falsely claiming that Lebanon had reported the recent smuggling of arms into the country from Syria in violation of Security Council resolutions.Democrats say will push for Iraq withdrawal Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 12 2:08 PM
Democrats, who won control of the U.S. Congress, said on Sunday they will push to begin withdrawing American troops from Iraq in the next few months but the White House cautioned against fixing timetables.Hezbollah to stage protests after talks fail Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 12 11:34 AM
Hezbollah and its allies will stage peaceful street protests after the collapse of Lebanon's all-party talks on giving them more say in government, Hezbollah's deputy chief said on Sunday.75 bodies found in Baghdad, Baqouba AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 12 12:39 PM
A pair of suicide bombs ripped through a crowd of would-be police recruits in Baghdad on Sunday, killing at least 35, and authorities found 75 bodies in the capital and Baqouba, an unusually high number even by Iraq's grim standards.Hamas Official: Unity Gov't Deal Is Near Los Angeles Times - Nov 11 3:28 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria -- A senior Hamas official said that a deal on forming a Palestinian national unity government was near, adding that an agreement on the name of the new prime minister has been reached.Iran key as Israel PM meets Bush BBC News - Nov 12 6:21 PM
Israeli PM Ehud Olmert will meet President Bush in Washington on Monday with Iran high on the agenda.Hezbollah to stage protests after unity talks fail Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 12 9:00 AM
Hezbollah and its allies will stage peaceful street protests to press their demands after the collapse of Lebanon's all-party talks on giving them more say in government, Hezbollah's deputy chief said on Sunday.Violence Leads To Iraqi Cabinet Shuffle CBS News - 13 minutes ago
Iraq's Shiite prime minister promised to reshuffle his Cabinet after calling lawmakers disloyal and blaming Sunnis for raging sectarian violence that claimed at least 159 lives, including 35 men blown apart while waiting to join Iraq's police force.Aide: Bush open to talks, not timetables in meeting bipartisan Iraq group USA Today - Nov 12 10:21 AM
Responding to a humbling election, White House aides said Sunday that President Bush would welcome new ideas about the unpopular war in Iraq but the administration opposes a Democratic timetable for bringing U.S. troops home.Blasts kill 35 at Iraq police recruit HQ AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 12 9:27 AM
A pair of suicide bombs ripped through a crowd of would-be police recruits in Baghdad on Sunday, killing at least 35. Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki rebuked lawmakers for putting party and sectarian loyalty ahead of Iraq's stability, and said he was planning a sweeping Cabinet reshuffle.Lebanon's Hariri probe at heart of Hezbollah walkout AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 12 7:20 AM
A UN probe into the assassination of former premier Rafiq Hariri lies at the heart of the resignations of five Shiite ministers from the Lebanese government.14,000 Iraq refugees enrolled at Syria schools Middle East Online - Nov 09 8:28 AM
At least 600,000 Iraqi refugees in Syria whose numbers are swollen by 2,000 new arrivals every day.Queen leads annual tribute to war dead, including those in Iraq and Afghanistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 12 9:40 AM
The Queen has led thousands of veterans and war widows in solemn tribute to British and Commonwealth troops killed in two world wars and in other conflicts such as Iraq and Afghanistan.Lebanon crisis reignites wider 'cold war' The Christian Science Monitor - Nov 12 2:34 PM
Five Shiite ministers quit Lebanon's government this weekend, ending talks and sparking a political upheaval. Hamas Official: Unity Gov't Deal Near phillyburbs.com - Nov 11 6:43 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria - A senior Hamas official said that a deal on forming a Palestinian national unity government was near, adding that an agreement on a new prime minister has been reached.Iraqi Leader Vows Shake Up Amid Carnage San Francisco Chronicle - 27 minutes ago
The Shiite prime minister promised Sunday to reshuffle his Cabinet after calling lawmakers disloyal and blaming Sunni Muslims for raging sectarian violence that claimed at least 159 more lives, including 35 men blown apart while waiting to join Iraq's police... Iraqi PM urges cabinet reshuffle BBC News - Nov 12 1:06 PM
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki calls for a comprehensive cabinet reshuffle, as 35 people die in a suicide attack.Hezbollah and allies plan Lebanon protests International Herald Tribune - Nov 12 6:48 AM
Hezbollah and its allies will stage peaceful street protests to press their demands after the collapse of talks on giving them more say in Lebanon's government.Iraqi PM eyes Cabinet shakeup CNN.com - Nov 12 5:32 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki lashed out at lawmakers in a closed-door session of parliament Sunday, ordering them to stop criticizing his government and instead declare their loyalty to a unified Iraq -- not their religious sects or political parties, two members of parliament told The Associated Press.UN urges Israel to end flights over Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 10 11:35 AM
The United Nations renewed a plea to Israel on Friday to stop violating Lebanese airspace with surveillance flights the Jewish state insists are needed to guard against arms smuggling from Syria.Democrats to push for Iraq withdrawal MSNBC - Nov 12 3:51 PM
Democrats said on Sunday they will push to begin withdrawing American troops from Iraq in the next few months. The White House cautioned again against fixing timetables.PM orders lawmakers to be loyal to Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 12 4:54 AM
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki ordered lawmakers on Sunday to declare their loyalty to a unified Iraq not their religious sects or political parties, two members of parliament told The Associated Press.Syrian minister calls for return of Palestinian refugees Khaleej Times - Nov 11 9:09 AM
DAMASCUS - Syria s information minister on Saturday called for Palestinian refugees to be allowed to return to their homes, from which millions fled after the creation of the state of Israel in 1948.Syria: Rød-Larsen lies Aftenposten - Nov 09 2:08 AM
Syria accused United Nations emissary Terje Rød-Larsen for giving false information about alleged weapons smuggling to Hezbollah in Lebanon.Olmert arrives in US for talks with Bush in new political climate AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 12 3:38 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has arrived in the United States early for talks with President George W. Bush on Iraq, Iran and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the wake of a landmark US congressional election that may portend foreign policy shifts.WP: Iraq panel may have few good options MSNBC - Nov 12 1:58 PM
Those familiar with the Iraq Study Group s work predict that the panel s ultimate recommendations on stabilizing the situation in Iraq will not appear novel and that there are few, if any, good options left facing the country. [!] For 3 Generations, Cutting Hair 'Runs In The Blood' The Tampa Tribune - 30 minutes ago
DUNEDIN - Although the Mbiad family thrives on business from regulars, occasionally a new customer will come in for a trim, like the day a Yankees legend strolled through the Dunedin barbershop's door.Transcript: Presidential Counselor Dan Bartlett on 'FNS' Fox News - Nov 12 10:07 AM
President Bush agrees to hold conversations on a variety of issues, but won't sacrifice his principles, says adviser.Searching for an Exit Plan Time Magazine - Nov 12 12:30 AM
A new team, made up of some old Bush family friends, will try to help the President find a way out of the Iraq mess. Will this family intervention succeed? Sunday, November 12 CNN.com - Nov 12 12:07 AM
LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- Federal agents have arrested a California man suspected of sending threatening letters containing white powder to celebrities and politicians, including talk-show host David Letterman and House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, the FBI announced Sunday.President Ahmadinejad confers OIC chairman, Syrian counterpart on Israel crimes Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 11 5:36 AM
Iran - OIC - Syria President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a telephone conversations with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Malaysian prime minister expressed concern over latest atrocities committed by the Zionist regime against Palestinian people in Beit Hanoun, Gaza Strip.U.S. testing region's Iraq views Miami Herald - Nov 11 12:24 AM
A top U.S. intelligence official has been secretly meeting with Middle East counterparts to discuss proposals anticipated from the Baker commission on Iraq, including an approach to Iran and Syria, according to Middle East sources.Talks collapse in Lebanon International Herald Tribune - Nov 11 11:48 PM
Lebanon was thrown into a political crisis when talks broke down over giving Hezbollah and its political allies greater control of the government.Violence kills more than 150 in Iraq Baltimore Sun - Nov 12 5:58 PM
Shiite prime minister promises Cabinet shake up The Shiite prime minister promised Sunday to reshuffle his Cabinet after calling lawmakers disloyal and blaming Sunni Muslims for raging sectarian violence that claimed at least 159 more lives, including 35 men blown apart while waiting to join Iraq's police force. Blair slams 'anti-Americanism' News 24 South Africa - 10 minutes ago
British PM Tony Blair says forging strong alliances with nations that share Britain's values is the best foreign policy, and necessary for future security.Violence Leads To Iraqi Cabinet Shuffle CBS 2 New York - Nov 12 5:39 PM
Iraq's Shiite prime minister promised Sunday to reshuffle his Cabinet after calling lawmakers disloyal and blaming Sunni Muslims for raging sectarian violence that claimed at least 159 more lives, including 35 men blown apart while waiting to join Iraq's police force. CBS News: Battle For Iraq Multilateralist US will expect Europe to share burden Financial Times - Nov 12 6:23 PM
Two messages stand out from the responses of European officials to last week's US mid-term elections. The first is that the Democrats' capture of Congress means Washington will accelerate its efforts to take a more multilateral stance on world affairs.Democrats push for withdrawal Guardian Unlimited - Nov 12 5:09 PM
Senators call for timetable for US exit from Iraq as White House admits need to change failing strategy.Democrats say will push for Iraq withdrawal Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Nov 12 6:06 PM
U.S. Democrats, who won control of the U.S. Congress, said on Sunday they will push to begin withdrawing American troops from Iraq in the next few months but the White House cautioned against fixing timetables.