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Weakened Bush firm on Iran, Syria, Iraq 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 4:10 PM
US President George W. Bush, sticking to his guns despite a stinging election defeat, rejected calls for new overtures to Iran and Syria and opposed a fixed timetable for a US withdrawal from Iraq.Despite diplomatic drumbeat, Bush firm on Iran, Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 2:11 PM
President George W. Bush's insistence that there will be no softening of the US line on Iran and Syria defied a growing drumbeat of calls at home and abroad for talks with the US foes.Blair challenges Iran and Syria to help in Iraq CNN.com - Nov 13 11:06 AM
LONDON, England (Reuters) -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair challenged Iran and Syria on Monday to help stabilize Iraq or face isolation as Washington and London review their strategy in Iraq.Blair to urge Syria, Iran to join Mideast peace efforts AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 10:57 AM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair was set to call on Syria and Iran to boost support for peace efforts in Iraq and the Mideast, amid growing talk of a change in Western strategy in the region.Blair Urges U.S. to Seek Help From Syria and Iran New York Times - Nov 13 9:47 AM
The British leader said Syria and Iran could promote the diplomacy of peace across the Middle East.Blair Urges World to Engage Iran, Syria Washington Post - Nov 13 6:02 PM
LONDON -- 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. Blair to urge Syria, Iran to join Mideast peace efforts AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 6:30 AM
Tony Blair is set to call on Syria and Iran to boost support for peace efforts in Iraq and the Mideast, amid growing talk of a change in Western strategy in the region.Blair calls for dialogue with Iran, Syria MSNBC - Nov 13 5:21 PM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Monday that the West should be open to involving Iran and Syria in efforts to help stem bloodshed in neighboring Iraq as he outlined his hopes for a new Middle East strategy.Blair to urge Syria, Iran to help on Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 5:10 AM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair will call on Monday for Iran and Syria to join efforts to stem violence in Iraq as Washington and London review their strategy in response to growing opposition to their involvement there.'No softening' on Iran and Syria BBC News - Nov 13 12:16 PM
UK policy on Iran and Syria has not softened, Number 10 says, despite Tony Blair's call for them to help with Iraq.Britain calls on Iran and Syria to get involved with Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 2:23 AM
British Defence Secretary Des Browne has called on Iran and Syria to accept their responsibilities in the region and engage with the new Iraqi government.Howard backs Syria, Iran talks on Iraq CNN.com - Nov 13 12:51 AM
SYDNEY, Australia (Reuters) -- Australian Prime Minister John Howard said on Monday talks should be held with Syria and Iran on ending the violence in Iraq, lending support to a British proposal to engage both nations despite U.S. criticism.US, UK To Maintain Hard Posture On Iran, Syria Nasdaq - 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
(RTTNews) - Despite appeals to Iran and Syria for their help in stabilizing Iraq, Washington and London have indicated there will be no softening of stances on the two countries.Abizaid, Maliki discuss Syria and Iran NDTV - 1 minute ago
The US Central Command chief huddled with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in the third unexpected visit by a top US official in recent days. This signals a possible prelude to shifts in American policy on engaging Iran and Syria.Blair challenges Iran and Syria to help on Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Nov 13 6:15 PM
Prime Minister Tony Blair challenged Iran and Syria on Monday to help stabilise Iraq or face isolation as Washington and London review their strategy in the face of growing opposition to their presence in Iraq.Blair to call for Syria, Iran to join in Mideast peace efforts AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 12 10:29 PM
Prime Minister Tony Blair will call for the greater involvement of Syria and Iran in efforts to secure peace in Iraq and the Middle East during a keynote address in central London.Bush defies diplomatic drumbeat on Iran, Syria INQ7.net - Nov 13 6:24 PM
WASHINGTON -- No softening in policy and no talks: President George W. Bush's warning Monday on Iran and Syria defied a drumbeat of calls at home and abroad for the United States to engage its two foes.Engaging Syria and Iran might not save US from Iraq morass Financial Times - Nov 13 6:24 PM
In the desperate search for a more successful strategy to stabilise Iraq, the flavour of the moment seems to be the suggestion of engaging Iran and Syria.Blair challenges Iran, Syria over Iraq The Age - Nov 13 3:22 PM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair has challenged Iran and Syria to help stabilise Iraq or face isolation as Washington and London review their strategy in the face of growing opposition to their presence in Iraq.Iran and Syria can be Blair's 'partners for peace' Times Online - Nov 13 3:34 PM
THE first cracks in the united front over Iraq between Tony Blair and President Bush appeared last night as the Prime Minister offered Iran and Syria the prospect of dialogue over the future of Iraq and the Middle East.Blair says Iran and Syria can aid path to peace The Scotsman - Nov 13 6:11 PM
TONY Blair last night raised the prospect of a "new partnership" with Iran and Syria, even as the two countries stood accused of continuing to support attacks on western troops in Iraq.Syrian speaker says Iran Syria are now main players ArabicNews.com - 1 hour, 37 minutes ago
Syria's parliament speaker Mahmoud al-Abrash met with head of Iran's Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani today.U.S. allies back talks with Iran, Syria on Iraq CBC via Yahoo! Canada News - Nov 13 3:08 PM
Talks with Iran and Syria could help end the rising tide of violence in Iraq, two of Washington's staunchest allies say.U.S. commander and Iraqi prime minister discuss Syria and Iran CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Nov 13 2:31 PM
BAGHDAD (AP) - The U.S. Central Command chief confronted Iraq's prime minister Monday over how Iraqi forces would halt raging violence, and signalled a possible prelude to shifts in American policy on engaging Iran and Syria.Blair looking to Iran and Syria BBC News - Nov 13 2:09 AM
Tony Blair is to call for dialogue with Iran and Syria in efforts to secure peace in Iraq and the Middle East.Blair calls on Iran and Syria ITN via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Nov 13 1:44 PM
Tony Blair has opened up the prospect of a new partnership with Iran and Syria.Weakened Bush firm on Iran, Syria, Iraq Channel NewsAsia - Nov 13 3:24 PM
WASHINGTON: US President George W. Bush, sticking to his guns despite a stinging election defeat, rejected calls for new overtures to Iran and Syria on Monday and opposed a fixed timetable for a US withdrawal from Iraq.Blair: US should work with Iran and Syria Aljazeera - Nov 13 2:38 PM
Tony Blair, the British prime minister, has said the the US and the UK should work with Iran and Syria to resolve the Iraq crisis.US must turn to Iran, Syria: Iraq allies The Age - Nov 13 11:22 AM
US President George W Bush is under pressure from some of his closest allies to turn to arch enemies Iran and Syria for help in stabilising Iraq, amid Iraqi government paralysis and fears of all-out civil war.US must turn to Iran, Syria: Iraq allies AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Nov 13 10:59 AM
US President George W Bush is under pressure from some of his closest allies to turn to arch enemies Iran and Syria for help in stabilising Iraq.Blair urges Iran-Syria talks The Age - Nov 13 10:22 AM
PRIME Minister Tony Blair has urged international engagement with Iran and Syria to advance the peace process in the Middle-East. He also defended his Government's close relationship with the United States.Blair wants Syria, Iran to help on Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 13 10:17 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Tony Blair will call on Monday for Iran and Syria to back efforts to stop violence in Iraq as Washington and London review their strategy in response to growing opposition to their involvement there.U.S. commander and Iraqi prime minister discuss Syria and Iran; at least 90 Iraqis killed 9 News Denver - Nov 13 3:05 PM
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - The U.S. Central Command chief confronted Iraq's prime minister on Monday over how Iraqi forces would halt raging violence and signaled a possible prelude to shifts in American policy on engaging Iran and Syria.Blair wants Syria and Iran to help on Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Nov 13 9:51 AM
Prime Minister Tony Blair will call on Monday for Iran and Syria to back efforts to stop violence in Iraq as Washington and London review their strategy in response to growing opposition to their involvement there.Britain to Call for Rapprochement with Syria, Iran Voice of America - Nov 13 9:22 AM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair is expected to call for bringing Iran and Syria out of political isolation to help resolve the growing violence and turmoil in Iraq.Iraq allies urge Bush to turn to Iran, Syria Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 13 8:36 AM
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush was under pressure from some of his closest allies on Monday to turn to arch enemies Iran and Syria for help in stabilizing Iraq amid Iraqi government paralysis and fears of all-out civil war.Blair calls on Iran and Syria ITV.com - Nov 13 1:55 PM
Tony Blair has opened up the prospect of a new partnership with Iran and Syria as he insisted that the "answer to Iraq" lay in the wider Middle East.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.US opens door for talks with Iran and Syria Independent Online - Nov 13 2:03 PM
The United States government is open to the possibility of speaking directly to Iran and Syria about the violence plaguing their neighbour, Iraq, according to State Department officials in Washington.Blair, Howard call for help in Iraq from Syria, Iran CBC via Yahoo! Canada News - Nov 13 7:44 AM
Two of Washington's staunchest allies in the war in Iraq are now appealing for talks with Iran and Syria to help end the violence in the country.Blair urges world to engage Syria, Iran for the sake of peace WLUC TV 6 - Nov 13 4:05 PM
LONDON For the sake of peace in the Middle East, Britain's Prime Minister Tony Blair says Iran and Syria need to be brought into the process.Iraq role for Iran-Syria is rejected Gulf Daily News - Nov 13 5:08 PM
WASHINGTON: US Presi-dent George W Bush rejected new overtures to Iran and Syria last night and opposed a fixed timetable for a US withdrawal from Iraq.Iraq allies urge Bush to turn to Iran and Syria Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 13 6:02 AM
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush was under pressure from some of his closest allies on Monday to turn to arch enemies Iran and Syria for help in stabilising Iraq amid Iraqi government paralysis and fears of all-out civil war.Blair wants Syria, Iran to help stabilise Iraq Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 13 5:40 AM
IN A critical shift in policy, the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, is calling for Syria and Iran to be engaged in efforts to stem violence in Iraq and to secure a broader Middle East peace settlement.Iraq may engage Syria, Iran to help end violence CTV.ca - Nov 13 7:04 AM
Iraq may seek help from Syria and Iran to quell sectarian violence within its borders, its government hinted after a meeting with top U.S. general John Abizaid.Iran and Syria urged to help Iraq BBC News - Nov 12 4:52 PM
The US and UK indicate they are ready to work with Syria and Iran to help end the violence in Iraq.Iraqi Premier and U.S. General Discuss Syria and Iran New York Times - 1 hour, 50 minutes ago
The two discussed the ?influence of the neighboring countries on the security situation,? according to a statement from the prime minister?s office.Blair to urge Syria, Iran to help on Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Nov 13 3:29 AM
Prime Minister Tony Blair will call on Monday for Iran and Syria to join efforts to stem violence in Iraq as Washington and London review their strategy in response to growing opposition to their involvement there.Blair Urges World to Engage Iran, Syria ABC News - Nov 12 7:11 PM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair Urges World to Engage Iran, Syria for Sake of Mideast PeaceBlair urges Iran-Syria talks The Age - Nov 13 5:45 AM
Prime Minister Tony Blair urges international engagement with Iran and Syria to advance the peace process in the Middle-East.Syria And Iran: Keys To Iraq Peace? KGO-TV Bay Area - Nov 13 7:11 AM
Ahead of a key strategy meeting on Iraq, a Bush official talks of a "fresh approach." And Britain's prime minister is said to favor talking to Iran and Syria.Blair to urge Syria, Iran to join Mideast peace efforts AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Nov 13 2:54 AM
Tony Blair is set to call on Syria and Iran to boost their support for peace efforts in Iraq and the Middle East, amid growing talk of a change in Western strategy in the region.Blair urges world to engage Syria, Iran for the sake of peace WHO-TV 13 Des Moines - Nov 13 7:07 AM
LONDON For the sake of peace in the Middle East, Britain's Prime Minister Tony Blair says Iran and Syria need to be brought into the process. Blair says the outcome of...Iran and Syria urged on Iraq solution ITN via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Nov 13 2:02 AM
Tony Blair is calling on Iran and Syria to join efforts to secure peace in Iraq and the Middle East.Bush cool to asking Iran, Syria to help on Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 4:00 PM
President George W. Bush, searching for a new approach in Iraq, expressed little enthusiasm on Monday for seeking Syrian and Iranian help to calm Iraq as he cautioned Democrats against quick U.S. troop reductions.Blair urges world to engage Syria, Iran for the sake of peace KBCI Boise - Nov 13 5:48 AM
LONDON For the sake of peace in the Middle East, Britain's Prime Minister Tony Blair says Iran and Syria need to be brought into the process. Blair says the outcome of the war in Iraq could be at stake.Iraq allies urge Bush to turn to Iran, Syria Mail and Guardian - Nov 13 8:59 AM
United States President George Bush was under pressure from some of his closest allies on Monday to turn to arch-enemies Iran and Syria for help in stabilising Iraq amid Iraqi government paralysis and fears of all-out civil war.Blair to urge Syria and Iran to help on Iraq Daily Mail - Nov 13 5:19 AM
Prime Minister Tony Blair will call today for Iran and Syria to join efforts to stem violence in Iraq as Washington and London review their strategy in response to growing opposition to their involvement there Blair sees peace role for Iran and Syria ePolitix via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Nov 13 1:00 AM
Tony Blair is set to call for Iran and Syria to become involved in efforts to secure peace in Iraq and the wider Middle East.Iraq allies urge Bush to turn to Iran, Syria Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 2:07 PM
President George W. Bush, searching for a new approach in Iraq, expressed little enthusiasm on Monday for seeking Syrian and Iranian help to calm Iraq as he also cautioned Democrats against quick U.S. troop reductions.Tony Blair plans to say :Iran and Syria should be included in talks for an overarching Middle East strategy India Daily - Nov 13 7:59 AM
Iran and Syria should be included in talks for an overarching Middle East strategy, especially regarding stability in Iraq, British Prime Minister Tony Blair will say in a foreign policy speech to be delivered Nov. 13, a Blair spokesman said.Blair peace plea to Syria and Iran ic Ealing.co.uk - Nov 13 7:32 AM
Tony Blair is to call for 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.Iran and Syria urged on Iraq solution ITV.com - Nov 13 2:11 AM
Tony Blair is calling on Iran and Syria to join efforts to secure peace in Iraq and the Middle East. In a speech at the Guildhall later the Prime Minister will say the two states should be warned of the consequences of failing to help and will urge them to join international dialogue.Olmert: We Would Love to Negotiate With Syria Israel National News - Nov 13 9:36 AM
(IsraelNN.com) During a joint press conference in the White House with President George W. Bush, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert stated a few moments ago We are not opposed to negotiating with Syria, I would love to negotiate with the Syrians. Syria - Some positive signs amidst daunting challenges AME Info - Nov 13 1:52 AM
There have been some positive developments in Syria. The economy is benefiting from strong oil prices and the non-oil sector is performing strongly. Furthermore, the piecemeal reform program has accelerated over the last year.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-11-13 13:47 GMT: Blair to call on Syria, Iran to play 'constructive' role in Middle East Interactive Investor - Nov 13 6:23 AM
LONDON (AFX) - Prime Minister Tony Blair will tell Iran and Syria they have a "strategic choice" as to whether they play a constructive role in the Middle East, his spokesman said.Syria and Iran dismiss U.S. accusation on Lebanon Tiscali - Nov 13 4:33 AM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria and Iran on Thursday dismissed a U.S. accusation that they are trying to topple Lebanon s government with their Lebanese ally Hezbollah.Blair to call for Syria, Iran to join in Mideast peace efforts Financial Express - Nov 13 8:11 AM
LONDON, Nov 13 (AFP): Prime Minister Tony Blair will call Monday for the greater involvement of Syria and Iran in efforts to secure peace in Iraq and the Middle East during a keynote address in central London.Syria 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.Britain calls to hold talks with Iran, Syria Al Bawaba - Nov 13 5:06 AM
British Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett said Monday the international community should be open to discussions with Iran and Syria to help solve the Israeli-Palestinian crisis and to bolster the reconstruction of Iraq.US To Consider Talks With Iran, Syria Over Iraq Nasdaq - Nov 12 9:28 PM
(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 - Nov 12 8:34 PM
Tony Blair is to call for Iran and Syria to be engaged in efforts to secure peace in Iraq and the Middle East.Blair makes peace plea to Iran, Syria NDTV - Nov 12 10:40 PM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Monday urged the international community to engage Iran and Syria to advance the peace process in the Middle East.Blair to urge Syria, Iran to help in Middle East Tiscali - Nov 13 3:19 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - 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.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.Howard snubs Bush on Syria, Iran talks Independent Online - Nov 13 12:39 AM
Australian Prime Minister John Howard is lending support to a proposal to engage Syria and Iran on ending the violence in Iraq despite United States criticism.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.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.Blair wants Syria and Iran to be made part of a dialog EARTHtimes.org - Nov 13 12:49 AM
Britain's prime minister Tony Blair says Syria and Iran should be made to participate in a dialog process to ensure peace in the Middle East. He feels the two countries should be made known of the consequences of their failure to help in a strategy for the region.Engage with Iran and Syria, says Blair Gulf News - Nov 12 11:07 PM
London: British Prime Minister Tony Blair has urged the international community to communicate with Iran and Syria to advance the peace process in the Middle East.Syria, Iran Accused of Plotting Overthrow of Lebanese Gov't Israel National News - Nov 12 11:36 PM
(IsraelNN.com) The Lebanese nationalist 'March 14 Forces" coalition has charged Syria and Iran with plotting to topple the government and re-establish Syria as the political authority in Beirut.Abizaid presses al-Maliki to disband militias USA Today - 2 hours, 17 minutes ago
The U.S. Central Command chief confronted Iraq's prime minister over how Iraqi forces would halt raging violence and signaled a possible prelude to shifts in American policy on engaging Iran and Syria.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.US urges Damascus to respect Beirut's decision on Hariri murder court AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 2:55 PM
US Ambassador John Bolton urged Syria to respect Beirut's decision to endorse creation of an international tribunal to try suspects in the murder of former premier Rafiq Hariri, despite the resignation of six pro-Syrian ministers.Bush under pressure to court Iran, Syria The Peninsula - 1 hour, 0 minute ago
washington President George W Bush, searching for a new approach in Iraq, expressed little enthusiasm yesterday for seeking Syrian and Iranian help to calm Iraq as he also cautioned Democrats against quick US troop reductions.Israeli leader willing to negotiate with Syria ArabicNews.com - 1 hour, 35 minutes ago
The Israeli leader also said he hopes to open "a serious dialogue" with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas once a new Palestinian government is established that desires a peaceful solution to the Middle East conflict based on the "road map" for peace and the principles set by the United Nations, United Kingdom, Russia and the United States, collectively known as the "Quartet."Bush against asking Iran, Syria for Iraq help Fox 6 News San Diego - 2 hours, 34 minutes ago
Unrelenting violence in Iraq has added to the pressure on Bush as Baghdad reported that the bodies of 46 people had been recovered.Papers consider Mid-East stance BBC News - 26 minutes ago
Possible negotiations with Syria and Iran towards achieving peace in the Middle East make headlines in the papers.Blair calls for talks with Iran and Syria in bid for face-saving Iraq solution Daily Mail - Nov 13 3:07 PM
Tony Blair backed away from military confrontation with Iran and instead held out the prospect of a 'new partnership' with the fundamentalist regime. He signalled a major shift in British policy Command chief meets with Iraqi leader AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 11:06 AM
The U.S. Central Command chief huddled Monday with Iraq's prime minister in the third unexpected visit by a top U.S. official in recent days, signaling a possible prelude to shifts in American policy on engaging Iran and Syria. Raging sectarian violence killed dozens more 20 of them in a bus bombing.Blair calls for talks with Iran and Syria in bid for face-saving Iraq solution Evening Standard - Nov 13 3:48 PM
Tony Blair backed away from military confrontation with Iran and instead held out the prospect of a "new partnership" with the fundamentalist regime.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.U.S. general tells Maliki to disband Shiite forces International Herald Tribune - Nov 13 8:50 AM
The U.S. Central Command chief huddled Monday with Iraq's prime minister in the third unexpected visit by a top U.S. official in recent days, signaling a possible prelude to shifts in American policy on Iran and Syria.Lebanon Government OKs Hariri Tribunal CBS News - Nov 13 2:02 PM
The Lebanese government unanimously approved a U.N. draft to set up an international tribunal into the death of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, but the vote highlighted a growing religious divide over Beirut's relationship with Syria.Syria predicts relaunch of peace process in 2007 Monday Morning - Nov 13 12:49 PM
Israel must understand that war does not resolve anything , he said at a joint press conference in Damascus with visiting Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere.Bush cool to asking Iran, Syria to help on Iraq AlertNet - Nov 13 6:03 AM
Source: Reuters (Recasts with Bush comments and Levin) By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Nov 13 (Reuters) - President George W. Bush, searching for a new approach in Iraq, expressed little enthusiasm on Monday for ... Democrats May Urge More Contact With U.S. Adversaries Washington Post - Nov 13 2:18 AM
The Democratic takeover of Congress will raise the profile of lawmakers who have repeatedly urged the Bush administration to talk to key adversaries such as Iran, North Korea and Syria, increasing pressure on the White House to stop placing restrictions or conditions on such discussions.