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Syria denies arming Somali Islamists 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 16 11:00 AM
Syria denied sending weapons to Somali Islamists in violation of the arms embargo imposed on Somalia since 1992, rejecting the conclusions of a United Nations report.As Pressure for Talks Grows, Iran and Syria Gain Leverage Washington Post - Nov 15 9:19 PM
The White House is under growing pressure to talk to Iran and Syria to help stabilize Iraq, but mounting violence in Iraq and the Bush administration's political woes give the negotiating edge to Tehran and Damascus and complicate any U.S. outreach, experts say.Syria denies providing Somali gunmen with arms People's Daily - Nov 16 4:35 PM
Syria denied on Thursday that it has provided the Islamic armed men in Somalia with weapons, the official SANA news agency reported.Syria exerts backstage influence on Hamas Khaleej Times - Nov 16 7:39 AM
DAMASCUS - Syria has stepped up backstage diplomacy to press Hamas into sharing power to demonstrate that Damascus remains a key player in the Middle East, Palestinian officials and analysts say.Syria private media hurdle bureaucracy to break new ground Middle East Online - Nov 16 8:13 AM
Prior to launch of Al-Watan, a 16-page private broadsheet, Syria had only four daily newspapers.Iran, Syria Continue To Show Destabilizing Behavior, Rice Says Payvand Iran News - Nov 16 8:08 AM
The Bush administration is willing to talk to Syria and Iran under the right circumstances, but both countries continue to demonstrate behavior that is destabilizing to the Middle East, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says.Warren denies praise for Syria WorldNet Daily - Nov 16 6:35 AM
WASHINGTON Megachurch Pastor Rich Warren is adamantly denying he praised Syria on his recent trip, which he describes as a favor to his Muslim next-door neighbor.Dr. Rick Warren Includes Visit to Syria on Three-Nation Pastoral Training and PEACE Plan Tour [Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Nov 16 3:46 PM
Dr. Rick Warren, best-selling author of The Purpose Driven Life and founding pastor of Southern California's Saddleback Church, concluded a four-day pastoral visit to Syria earlier this week as part of a three-nation pastoral training and PEACE Plan tour.Iran, Syria Continue To Show Destabilizing Behavior, Rice Says U.S. Department of State - Nov 16 9:06 AM
The Bush administration is willing to talk to Syria and Iran under the right circumstances, but both countries continue to demonstrate behavior that is destabilizing to the Middle East, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says. Speaking to reporters November 14 en route to Vietnam, Rice said, I will talk to anybody, anywhere, anytime under the right circumstances if I think we can make progress. Iran, Syria Continue To Show Destabilizing Behavior, Rice Says U.S. Department of State - Nov 16 8:34 AM
The Bush administration is willing to talk to Syria and Iran under the right circumstances, but both countries continue to demonstrate behavior that is destabilizing to the Middle East, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says. Speaking to reporters while en route to Vietnam, Rice says, I will talk to anybody, anywhere, anytime under the right circumstances if I think we can make progress. I m US denies rift with Blair on Syria, Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 15 1:02 AM
The White House has rushed to deny claims of a diplomatic rift with its closest European ally Britain, after Prime Minister Tony Blair mooted a "partnership" with US foes Iran and Syria.Views from Iran, Syria and Iraq BBC News - Nov 15 6:33 AM
The US and UK say Iran and Syria could play a role in stabilising Iraq, but are laying down conditions.Rice cool to talks with Iran, Syria Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 14 9:59 PM
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Tuesday said neither Iran nor Syria appeared interested in helping stabilize Iraq or the Middle East as she played down the idea of direct talks.Syria ruled out of Iraq solution as state department looks to Iran Guardian Unlimited - Nov 15 5:26 PM
The US state department's top official on Iraq policy said yesterday that America had ruled out negotiations with Syria on curbing the violence in Iraq, but was considering talks with Iran.Mideast waits to see what US will decide on Iran, Syria and Iraq Khaleej Times - Nov 15 7:31 PM
CAIRO Across the Middle East, hope is mixed with dread at even the chance of major US policy shifts toward Iran, Syria or Iraq. Many believe reaching out to Syria or Iran could boost Palestinian peace efforts, but they also fear any quick US pullout from Iraq could leave the region reeling.Iran and Syria supplied Somali Islamists with arms, says UN Independent - Nov 15 4:26 PM
A UN-commissioned report has accused 10 countries, including Iran and Syria, of breaking an arms embargo on Somalia amid fears that the conflict could spill across the Horn of Africa.UN Says Iran, Syria, Others Fueling Conflict in Somalia Voice of America - Nov 15 1:37 PM
A U.N. panel of experts has accused Iran, Syria and Lebanon's Hezbollah militia of providing weapons, training and financing to Islamic militants in Somalia.Iran, Venezuela to build refinery in Syria World Tribune - Nov 15 8:53 AM
NICOSIA Iran and Venezuela have pledged to build an oil refinery in Syria. The three countries have signed a memorandum of understanding to construct an oil refinery in Syria in a project estimated at $1.5 billion.US, France 'are acting the same way Syria used to' The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 15 1:49 PM
President Emile Lahoud called Wednesday for the speedy formation of a national unity government to reduce tensions - and for foreign powers to stop interfering in Lebanon.Lahoud denounced France and the United States, accusing them of aggravating the crisis and of "acting the same way that Syria used to act in Lebanon."Iran, Syria set lofty terms for U.S. talks UPI - Nov 15 11:15 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria, Nov. 15 (UPI) -- Iran and Syria have indicated they would resume dialogue with the United States but have set some stringent conditions, the Times of London reports.Rice says Syria appears to have aligned itself with "the forces of extremism" Aljazeera - Nov 15 7:57 AM
Condoleezza Rice, the US secretary of state, has said she opposes the idea of including Iran and Syria in talks to curb the violence in Iraq. The US has previously accused Iran and Syria of helping to fuel the violence. Both have denied the accusations.Iran, Syria 'arming Somali militants' Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Nov 15 10:32 AM
A United Nations report quoted by France's Le Monde newspaper says Iran and Syria are breaking a UN embargo by sending arms to the Islamic Tribunals militia in Somalia.No talks with Iran, Syria: Rice Pakistani Newspaper - Nov 15 7:49 AM
RAMSTEIN, Germany, Nov 15: US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Wednesday ruled out talks with Iran or Syria unless they mend their ways, despite mounting global pressure for a new strategy to stabilise Iraq.Somali jihadists armed by Syria and Iran fought in Hizballah s war against Israel. Iran is after Somali uranium DEBKAfile - Nov 15 4:07 AM
A United Nations 86-page report discloses that in mid-July, more than 720 combat-hardened fighters were personally selected by Aden Hashi Farah of the Somali Islamist front, some of whose leaders belong to al Qaeda, to fight in Lebanon in return for training and arms from Iran and Syria.Rice cool to talks with Iran and Syria Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Nov 14 10:08 PM
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Tuesday said neither Iran nor Syria appeared interested in helping stabilise Iraq or the Middle East as she played down the idea of direct talks.IRAN, SYRIA SEEK INTEROPERABILITY Middle East Newsline - Nov 15 3:38 AM
LONDON [MENL] -- Iran and Syria have launched an effort to ensure military interoperability. Western intelligence sources said the effort was meant to ensure that the two militaries could coordinate attacks, share information and launch joint ground and missile operations.Bush defies diplomatic drumbeat on Iran, Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 14 12:53 AM
No softening in policy and no talks : President George W. Bush's warning on Iran and Syria defied a drumbeat of calls at home and abroad for the United States to engage its two foes.Rice not for talks with Iran and Syria Aljazeera - Nov 14 11:23 PM
Condoleezza Rice, the US secretary of state, has played down the idea of direct talks with Iran and Syria, saying that neither appeared interested in helping to stabilise Iraq or the Middle East.Administration Weighs Talks with Syria, Iran NPR - Nov 14 12:27 PM
It's currently against the Bush administration's policy to hold talks with Iran and Syria. Democrats in Congress and others have suggested that the United States can find solutions to the Iraq war by talking to leaders in those countries. Iran, Syria arming Islamists Sunday Times - Nov 15 6:07 AM
PARIS - Iran and Syria are breaking a United Nations (UN) embargo by sending arms to the Islamic Tribunals militia in Somalia, according to a UN report quoted by Le Monde newspaper.Rice cool to talks with Iran, Syria AlertNet - Nov 14 9:48 PM
Source: Reuters By Arshad Mohammed RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany, Nov 14 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Tuesday said neither Iran nor Syria appeared interested in helping stabilize Iraq or the ... Rice cool to talks with Iran, Syria Gulf News - Nov 15 3:37 AM
Ramstein Air Base, Germany: US Secretary of State Condoloeeza Rice was sceptical on Tuesday about British Prime Minister Tony Blair s plea for US talks with Iran and Syria, saying that neither appeared interested in helping stabilise Iraq or the Middle East.Rice cool to talks with Iran, Syria IranMania.com - Nov 15 1:09 AM
LONDON, November 15 (IranMania) - US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said neither Iran nor Syria appeared interested in helping stabilize Iraq or the Middle East as she played down the idea of direct talks, Reuters reported.US rebuffs Syria, Iran offers News 24 South Africa - Nov 15 1:34 AM
The US has rebuffed proposals of talks from Syria and Iran, declaring that "talking isn't a policy".We have conditions too, say Iran and Syria Times Online - Nov 14 4:49 PM
IRAN and Syria signalled that they were ready to resume dialogue with the United States, but both regimes insisted that the situation in the region would only improve if Washington changed its policies.SYRIA: Private media hurdle bureaucracy to break new ground AlertNet - Nov 16 4:48 AM
Source: IRIN Syrian media experts say bureaucracy, rather than the censor's pen, is the new 'big brother' of a sector once rigidly controlled by the state, but which has seen the gradual opening of private media since the rise to power of Bashar al-Assad in 2000. Administration Weighs Talks with Syria, Iran NPR - Nov 14 12:19 PM
Day to Day , November 14, 2006 · It's currently against the Bush administration's policy to hold talks with Iran and Syria. Democrats in Congress and others have suggested that the United States can find solutions to the Iraq war by talking to leaders in those countries.US denies rift with Blair on Syria, Iran IranMania.com - Nov 14 8:40 PM
LONDON, November 15 (IranMania) - The White House rushed to deny claims of a diplomatic rift with its closest European ally Britain, after Prime Minister Tony Blair mooted a "partnership" with US foes Iran and Syria, AFP reported.British politicians flag Syria, Iran help in Iraq Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Nov 14 5:20 PM
TONY EASTLEY: As the dire security situation in Iraq plumbs new depths, more and more politicians in Britain are suggesting the only solution is calling for help from Syria and, to a lesser extent, Iran.US denies rift with Blair on Syria, Iran Channel NewsAsia - Nov 14 3:41 PM
WASHINGTON : The White House Tuesday rushed to deny claims of a diplomatic rift with its closest European ally Britain, after Prime Minister Tony Blair mooted a "partnership" with US foes Iran and Syria.US denies rift with Blair on Syria, Iran TODAYonline - Nov 14 5:50 PM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair answers questions from the media during his monthly press conference in 10 Downing Street in London, 06 November 2006. The White House rushed to deny claims of a diplomatic rift with its closest European ally Britain, after Blair mooted a "partnership" with US foes Iran and Syria.U.S. urges Syria to play positive role in Mideast peace process People's Daily - Nov 14 5:50 PM
The United State urged Syria on Tuesday to play a positive role in the Middle East peace process rather than providing a shelter and housing to Palestinian rejectionist groups.U.S. denies differences with Britain over Syria, Iran People's Daily - Nov 14 6:34 PM
The United States on Tuesday denied reports of a diplomatic rift with its closest European ally -- Britain, over the issues of Syria and Iran.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.Iranian cartoonist wins 1st Prize at Syria contest IranMania.com - Nov 14 8:40 PM
LONDON, November 15 (IranMania) - The director of Iran s House of Cartoon Massud Shojaei-Tabatabaii has won the First Prize of the 2nd Syria International Cartoon Contest in 2006, MNA Reported.Iran, Syria 'already part of Iraq talks' The Age - Nov 14 11:23 AM
Foreign Minister Alexander Downer says Iran and Syria have already been involved in discussions on Iraq. -Syria Welcomes Possible Change Of US Mideast Policy Nasdaq - Nov 14 10:29 AM
DAMASCUS (AP)--Syria Tuesday said it was stretching a "sincere hand" to the U.S. and welcomed a possible change of Mideast policy.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.U.S. denies rift with Blair on Syria, Iran Japan Today - Nov 14 3:11 PM
WASHINGTON The White House on Tuesday denied claims of a diplomatic rift with its closest European ally Britain, after Prime Minister Tony Blair proposed a "partnership" with Iran and Syria to help stabilize Iraq.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 pushes Syria strategy as U.S. landscape changes Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Nov 14 6:46 AM
Prime Minister Tony Blair will try on Tuesday to seize the chance presented by a power shift in the United States to suggest that Syria and Iran could be key to reducing bloodshed 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.Iran and Syria should join 'push for peace' Politics.co.uk via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Nov 14 6:31 AM
Tony Blair has called for a "new partnership" with Iran and Syria to help bring stability in Iraq and peace in the wider Middle East. Iraq: What Iran and Syria want BBC News - Nov 15 6:05 AM
Washington is only likely to secure active Iranian and Syrian co-operation over Iraq by paying a high diplomatic price.Iraq allies urge Bush to turn to Iran, Syria ABS-CBNNEWS.com - Nov 14 8:43 AM
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - President 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.U.N. Says Somalis Helped Hezbollah Fighters Free Internet Press - 35 minutes ago
More than 700 Islamic militants from Somalia traveled to Lebanon in July to fight alongside Hezbollah in its war against Israel, a United Nations report says. The militia in Lebanon returned the favor by providing training and - through its patrons Iran and Syria - weapons to the Islamic alliance struggling for control of Somalia, it adds. The report, which was disclosed by Reuters on 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 pushes Syria strategy at U.S. inquiry Reuters.co.uk - Nov 14 8:09 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Tony Blair was expected to use a power shift in the United States to press home his view that Syria and Iran could be key to reducing bloodshed in Iraq.Engaging Syria and Iran is too late Gulf News - Nov 14 12:26 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 pushes Syria strategy on Iraq Gulf News - Nov 14 12:23 PM
London: British Prime Minister Tony Blair was expected to use a power shift in the United States to press home his view that Syria and Iran could be key to reducing bloodshed in Iraq.Rick Warren praises Syria's tolerance, agency says WorldNetDaily - Nov 15 5:47 PM
California mega-church pastor Rick Warren, author of the best-selling "Purpose-Driven Life," reportedly told a Syrian-controlled news agency the U.S. should have been holding dialogues with Damascus; Syrian Muslims and Christians co-exist peacefully; and the Syrian leadership is responsible for the nation's tolerance and stability.Iran, Hizballah Making Moves to Topple Lebanon, Expert Says Crosswalk.com - Nov 16 7:37 AM
Jerusalem (CNSNews.com) - Hizballah, Iran and Syria have been waiting for an opportunity to topple the Lebanese government, and they apparently believe the time has come, a Middle Eastern scholar says.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 pushes Syria strategy as US landscape changes Khaleej Times - Nov 14 6:53 AM
LONDON - British Prime Minister Tony Blair will try on Tuesday to seize the chance presented by a power shift in the United States to press home his view that Syria and Iran could be key to reducing bloodshed in Iraq.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.Iran's housing minister to attend Syria's annual conference Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 14 6:53 AM
Iran - Syria - Economic Cooperation Minister of Housing and Urban Development Mohammad Saeidi-Kia will arrive in Damascus to take part in the second annual conference of Iran-Syria Joint Economic Cooperation Commission Friday.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. Syria ready for dialogue with US on Iraq-newspaper AlertNet - Nov 14 2:48 AM
Source: Reuters DAMASCUS, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Syria welcomes the suggestion that the United States might seek its help to stabilise Iraq and is waiting to see whether Washington will open the way for talks with ... 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.Syria ready for dialogue with US on Iraq Hindustan Times - Nov 14 4:47 AM
Syria welcomes the suggestion that the United States might seek its help to stabilise Iraq and is waiting to see whether Washington will open the way for talks with Damascus, a government daily said on Tuesday.Co-founder of Syrian Baath Party dies at 80 The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 16 1:24 PM
One of the main founders of the Syrian Baath Party, Mansour al-Atrash, has died at the age of 80.Atrash was the son of Sultan Pasha al-Atrash, who led a national uprising against the French Army in 1925 and was revered as a national hero. The Atrash family is one of the most influential in the Druze community of Syria's Arab Mountain district.General, Iraqi PM discuss Syria, Iran Tulsa World - Nov 14 4:36 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- 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: Iran and Syria must help in "wider" Middle East peace TurkishPress.com - Nov 14 5:17 AM
London - British Prime Minister Tony Blair Monday urged Syria and Iran to play a "more constructive role" in solving the Middle East conflict, which could also help bring peace to Iraq.'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.US Threatens Lebanon's Sovereignty Payvand Iran News - Nov 16 8:07 AM
In a statement on Thursday, November 2, 2006, Hezbollah's spokesman said the U.S. is trying to draw Lebanon into its disputes with Iran and Syria and enlist Lebanon among the countries that the "Bush Administration considers to be U.S. enemies." -Ardeshir OmmaniRice says no "magic bullet" for Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 15 6:03 AM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has ruled out talks with Iran or Syria unless they mend their ways, despite mounting global pressure for a new strategy to stabilise Iraq.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 - Nov 13 7:59 PM
(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 - Nov 13 9:42 PM
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.U.S. commander and Iraqi prime minister discuss Syria and Iran CNews - Nov 14 2:20 AM
BAGHDAD (AP) - The U.S. Central Command chief confronted Iraq's prime minister on Monday over how Iraqi forces would halt raging violence and signalled a possible prelude to shifts in American policy on engaging Iran and Syria.Turkey Offers Iraqi Leader Help in Training Security Forces New York Times - 48 minutes ago
The offer, not the first by the Turkish government, appeared to be an effort to exert influence over an increasingly weak Iraqi state.Highlights from the world's press CNN.com - Nov 15 2:36 AM
The New York Times says Washington could put greater pressure on Iran and continue efforts to disarm Hezbollah by dropping its resistance to high level talks with Syria.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.Convoy of civilians hijacked in Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 43 minutes ago
The Pentagon said a convoy of civilians traveling near Nasiriyah was hijacked on Thursday, while earlier in the day the Shiite-led Interior Ministry issued an arrest warrant for the top leader of the country's Sunni minority. The move was certain to inflame already raging sectarian violence.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.Elections energize new debate on Iraq USA Today - 2 hours, 28 minutes ago
"American troops are caught in the midst of a civil war between Sunnis and Shiites. ... Iraqis want the U.S. to leave their country, and the presence of Western 'infidels' in Iraq inspires the terrorist groups that grow stronger every day America spends in Iraq," one editorial reads.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.Democrats seek urgent Iraq action Financial Times - Nov 16 12:07 AM
The new Democratic Congress will push George W. Bush to hold a regional conference on Iraq that would include Syria and possibly Iran, Harry Reid, who will take over as Senate majority leader in January, said on Wednesday.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 - Nov 13 8:07 PM
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.Weakened Bush firm on Iran, Syria, Iraq IranMania.com - Nov 13 9:54 PM
LONDON, November 14 (IranMania) - 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, said AFP.Recommendations made on Hariri tribunal AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 16 4:50 PM
The United Nations and the Lebanese government have agreed that a tribunal to prosecute the suspected killers of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri should have a majority of international judges, an international prosecutor and be located outside Lebanon, Secretary-General Kofi Annan said in a report Thursday.Talking tough from a weak position BBC News - Nov 15 6:06 AM
The so-called opening to Iran and Syria is going to be a difficult enterprise, says Paul Reynolds.Dubai's annual IT extravaganza starts Saturday AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 16 1:20 PM
Dubai's annual information technology shopping extravaganza opens on Saturday with some 120,000 visitors expected over five days.Dubai hosts Middle East's largest IT fair AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 16 1:18 PM
GITEX 2006, the largest information technology fair in the Middle East, opens on Saturday in Dubai, the organisers said.Blair calls for Syria, Iran to join in peace efforts IranMania.com - Nov 13 9:55 PM
LONDON, November 14 (IranMania) - According too an AFP report, 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.