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Syria Vows to Help Quell Violence in Iraq 
Washington Post - Nov 19 6:22 PM
BAGHDAD, Nov. 19 -- Syria's foreign minister, in a rare visit to Baghdad by a Syrian official, on Sunday pledged cooperation in stemming the sectarian violence that threatens Iraq, even as scores of people were killed or found dead across the country. Syria calls for U.S. timetable in Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 19 2:07 PM
Syria's foreign minister called Sunday for a timetable for the withdrawal of American forces to help end Iraq's sectarian bloodbath, in a groundbreaking diplomatic mission to Iraq that comes amid increasing calls for the U.S. to seek cooperation from Syria and Iran. At least 112 people were killed nationwide, following a week that had already seen hundreds of deaths.Syria offers Iraq support amid new violence Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 19 2:02 PM
Syria's foreign minister offered Iraq's government support against militants in a ground-breaking visit to Baghdad on Sunday, as a suicide bombing and the kidnap of a top official added heat to sectarian frictions.Syria Calls For U.S. Withdrawal From Iraq CBS News - Nov 19 6:17 PM
In a groundbreaking diplomatic mission to Iraq, Syria's foreign minister called for a timetable for the withdrawal of American forces to help end Iraq's sectarian bloodbath. Meanwhile, at least 112 people were killed nationwide Sunday.Syria offers to help stabilize Iraq UPI - 2 hours, 14 minutes ago
BAGHDAD, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Syria's foreign minister, during a visit to Baghdad Sunday, said the Syrian government was ready to help stabilize Iraq.Syria seeks US pullout timetable Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Nov 19 2:50 PM
Syria's Foreign Minister has called for a timetable for foreign troops to withdraw from Iraq.Syria Calls For U.S. Timetable In Iraq CBS 4 Miami - Nov 19 2:27 PM
Syria's foreign minister called Sunday for a timetable for the withdrawal of American forces to help end Iraq's sectarian bloodbath.Syria Offers Iraq Support Amid New Violence Fox 6 News San Diego - Nov 19 2:40 PM
Talk is growing that President Bush may approach Syria and Iran to help in efforts to quell an incipient civil war that has left 140,000 U.S. troops with little immediate prospect of going home.Syria Calls for U.S. Timetable in Iraq RedNova - Nov 19 1:22 PM
By STEVEN R. HURST BAGHDAD, Iraq - Syria's foreign minister called Sunday for a timetable for the withdrawal of American forces to help end Iraq's sectarian bloodbath, in a groundbreaking diplomatic mission to Iraq that comes amid increasing calls for the U.S.Democrats say Iraqi peace needs Syria, Iran AlertNet - Nov 19 12:33 PM
Source: Reuters By Lesley Wroughton WASHINGTON, Nov 19 (Reuters) - U.S. congressional Democrats said on Sunday Iran and Syria need to be made part of a Middle East meeting on Iraq, but Republicans insisted the ... Syria offers Iraq support amid fresh violence Independent Online - Nov 19 4:38 PM
Syria's foreign minister has offered Iraq's government support against militants in a ground-breaking visit to Baghdad. Mussab Al-Khairalla reports...Syria to use "all available means" to regain Golan Heights TurkishPress.com - Nov 19 10:31 AM
Damascus - Syria Deputy Foreign Minister Fayssal Mekdad said Sunday that Syria wants the return of all its occupied land and would use "all available means" if Israel continued to reject a withdrawal from these lands.Annan urges Syria, Iran to aid Lebanese stability Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 18 9:07 AM
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan pressed Syria and Iran on Saturday to help promote the stability of Lebanon after the resignation of six of its government ministers.Can Iran, Syria help stabilize Iraq? The Olympian - Nov 19 3:50 AM
WASHINGTON - A bipartisan U.S. panel looking for a way out of Iraq is considering recommending increased engagement with Iran and Syria as part of a broader effort to get more international involvement in the conflict and allow a U.S. withdrawal.U.S. debates whether Iran and Syria can help stabilize Iraq Orange County Register - Nov 19 3:15 AM
WASHINGTON Trying to avoid the collapse of an increasingly violent Iraq, the Bush administration is under growing pressure to ask adversaries Iran and Syria for help.Annan speaks with leaders of Syria and Iran in bid to promote stability in Lebanon Payvand Iran News - Nov 19 8:22 AM
In a bid to promote stability in Lebanon, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today urged the leaders of Iran and Syria to advocate dialogue as a means to resolve differences in the country. -UN NewsSyria Warms Up to Iraq Israel National News - Nov 19 2:21 PM
(IsraelNN.com) The Syrian Foreign Minister has visited Iraq, the first ministerial visit since the United States invaded the country in 2003. Walid al-Moualem said that Syria backed the Iraqi government but added that a withdrawal by American troops would help reduce violence.Former Palestinian premier in Syria for talks Khaleej Times - Nov 19 6:53 AM
DAMASCUS - Former Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia arrived in Syria on Sunday for talks with Syrian President Bashar Assad.Iraqi media pay heed to Iran, Syria role in restoring stability to Iraq Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 19 4:06 AM
Iran - Syria - Iraq Iraqi media have paid serious attention to n of Iran and Syria to establish stability in Iraq during recent days. Iraqi media and even certain political groups have earlier adopted a negative stance on Iran's contribution to restoration of stability to Iraq.Syria says foreign troops' withdrawal key to a stable Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 19 11:06 AM
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem called for a timetable for the withdrawal of foreign troops from Iraq, as the authorities announced that the suicide car bomber who killed 22 workers was a Syrian.Syria offers Iraq support amid new violence AlertNet - Nov 18 11:03 PM
Source: Reuters (Adds death of U.S. soldier) By Mussab Al-Khairalla BAGHDAD, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Syria's foreign minister offered Iraq's government support against militants in a ground-breaking visit to Baghdad ... Rice: Iran, Syria continue destabilizing behavior ArabicNews.com - Nov 18 10:49 PM
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, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says.Annan asks Syria and Iran to promote stability in Lebanon ArabicNews.com - Nov 18 10:52 PM
In a bid to promote stability in Lebanon, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today urged the leaders of Iran and Syria to advocate dialogue as a means to resolve differences in the country.Syria wants Golan in return for helping US Times Online - Nov 18 4:20 PM
SYRIA is to demand American help in securing the return of the Golan Heights from Israel as the price of co-operation over Iraq. With the White House under pressure to talk to its adversary, President Bashar al-Assad has resolved that his assistance will not be cheap.Annan urges Syria, Iran to aid Lebanese stability IranMania.com - Nov 18 8:57 PM
LONDON, November 19 (IranMania) - UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan pressed Syria and Iran to help promote the stability of Lebanon after the resignation of six of its government ministers, Reuters reported.Syrian Foreign Minister, in Baghdad, Calls for Timetable on U.S. Troop Withdrawal New York Times - 2 hours, 50 minutes ago
Syria?s foreign minister said during a visit that his government was ready to help stabilize Iraq.Syria Calls for U.S. Timetable in Iraq ABC News - Nov 19 12:26 PM
Speaking in Baghdad, Syrian Foreign Minister Urges U.S. Withdrawal Timetable to Stop ViolenceTimes: US Conducting Unofficial Talks With Syria Israel National News - Nov 18 10:51 PM
(IsraelNN.com) According to a New York Times report, former US Secretary of State James Baker has been conducting unofficial talks with senior Syrian officials in an effort to prevent a further escalation in Iraq. Talks are also addressing Syria s role in Lebanon and the recent announcement by the Lebanese government to accept the United Nations draft for the establishment of an international Syria President, UN Chief Discuss Developments In Lebanon, Iraq Nasdaq - Nov 18 9:13 AM
DAMASCUS (AP)--U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan spoke with Syria's president by telephone on Saturday, discussing political developments in Lebanon and Iraq, the state-run news agency reported.Blair calls on Syria, Iran to be partners for peace in Mideast AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 17 12:00 PM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair sent out a fresh appeal to Syria and Iran, urging them to become partners in the search for peace in the Middle East or face isolation on the world stage.Pastor's trip to Syria draws criticism AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 17 11:06 AM
A trip to Syria that U.S. megachurch pastor Rick Warren says was inspired by a backyard chat with a Muslim neighbor has triggered criticism and questions that highlight the potential risks when preaching meets international politics.Annan urges Syria and Iran to help Lebanon Gulf News - Nov 18 12:56 PM
United Nations/Beirut: UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan pressed Syria and Iran yesterday to help promote the stability of Lebanon after the resignation of six of its government ministers.Syrian minister backs govt on first visit to Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 19 10:56 AM
Syria's foreign minister pledged his support for the Iraqi government on a landmark visit to Baghdad on Sunday and said setting a timetable to withdraw U.S. troops would reduce violence.American captured by Syria 'still alive after 23 years' WorldNetDaily - Nov 19 4:32 PM
JERUSALEM The parents of a Brooklyn-born Israeli soldier who was captured by Syrian forces 23 years ago solemnly marked the birthday of their missing son this weekend, petitioning the Israeli government to do more to work for the release of the soldier, whom they believe is still alive.Top Syrian official arrives in Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 19 10:25 AM
Syria's foreign minister arrived in Baghdad on Sunday, the highest ranking official from his country to visit since the U.S.-led war began in 2003, at a time when Syria is increasingly seen as key to helping stem the insurgency.Pastor faulted for trip to Syria Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Nov 18 2:33 AM
Rick Warren says he went to Syria, Germany and Rwanda for pastoral and humanitarian reasons.Envisioning U.S. Talks With Iran and Syria New York Times - Nov 18 3:38 PM
A grand bargain seems unlikely. But there may be other things to work on.Iran, Syria to broaden economic cooperation Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 18 6:23 AM
Iran - Syria - Cooperation Second Iran-Syria Joint Economic Commission meeting kicks off on Tuesday in Damascus. The joint meeting is held every six months in Tehran and Damascus alternately.Football: Singapore, Syria draw 0-0 in Asian Games tournament Channel NewsAsia - Nov 18 7:26 AM
SINGAPORE : The Asian Games football tournament has started. And Singapore played their first match against Syria on Saturday evening. The match ended in a goal-less draw.Iran's housing minister in Syria for economic talks Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 18 5:56 AM
Iran - Syria - Minister Iran's Minister of Housing and Urban Development Mohammad Saeidi-Kia arrived in the Syrian capital Damascus Friday night to attend an economic meeting.54 killed in Iraq as Syria steps up efforts Japan Today - Nov 19 2:33 PM
BAGHDAD Gunmen kidnapped Iraq's deputy health minister from his home in a Sunni district of Baghdad on Sunday as at least 54 people were killed in attacks across the war-torn country.Iraqi officials say many of the anti-government fighters come from Syria Aljazeera - Nov 19 11:38 AM
Setting a timetable for the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq would reduce violence, Walid Moallem, the Syrian foreign minister, has said.At Least 112 Die in Attacks Across Iraq San Francisco Chronicle - 2 hours, 41 minutes ago
Syria's foreign minister called Sunday for a timetable for the withdrawal of American forces to help end Iraq's sectarian bloodbath, in a groundbreaking diplomatic mission to Iraq that comes amid increasing calls for the U.S. to seek cooperation from Syria... Dems: 'We need to talk to Iran and Syria' UPI - Nov 19 12:45 PM
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- U.S. Senator-elect Jim Webb, D-Va., Sunday said the key to ending the conflict in Iraq lies with talking with its Mideast neighbors.Syria Calls for Iraq Exit Timetable FOX 35 Orlando - Nov 19 10:45 AM
The Syrian foreign minister has said a timetable for pulling US forces out of Iraq would reduce the violence. The announcement came during a visit to the country by the highest-ranking Syrian diplomat since Saddam Hussein was ousted.Syrian official urges timetable for withdrawal The State - 10 minutes ago
BAGHDAD, Iraq Syria s foreign minister called Sunday for a timetable for the withdrawal of American forces to help end Iraq s sectarian bloodbath, in a groundbreaking diplomatic mission to Iraq that comes amid increasing calls for the U.S. to seek cooperation from Syria and Iran. At least 112 people were killed nationwide, after a week that already had seen hundreds of deaths.IN THE NEWS The State - 15 minutes ago
SYRIA SEEKS TIMETABLE FOR U.S. WITHDRAWAL FROM IRAQ BAGHDAD Syria s foreign minister said Sunday during a visit here that his government was ready to help stabilize Iraq, and he called for a timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. troops, saying it would help reduce the violence.UK calls on Syria, Iran to participate in ME peace IranMania.com - Nov 17 8:56 PM
LONDON, November 18 (IranMania) - British Prime Minister Tony Blair sent out a fresh appeal to Syria and Iran, urging them to become partners in the search for peace in the Middle East or face isolation on the world stage, AFP reported.Syria Calls For Iraq Exit Timetable Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Nov 19 10:05 AM
The Syrian foreign minister has said a timetable for pulling US forces out of Iraq would reduce the violence. The announcement came on the first visit to the country by a Syrian diplomat since 2003.Syria s FM Walid Moallem visits Baghdad, calls for US withdrawal timetable to reduce the Iraq bloodbath - 111 deaths DEBKAfile - Nov 19 1:22 PM
He was the first high-level Syrian official to visit Iraq since Bashar Asad s ally Saddam Hussein was toppled in 2003. Sunday too some 111 people were killed or found dead from violence across the country and the Iraqi deputy health minister, Ammar al-Saffar, was kidnapped from his home in Baghdad by gunmen in police camouflage uniforms.More Than 50 Die in Iraq, 22 in Bombing San Francisco Chronicle - Nov 19 9:32 AM
Syria's foreign minister arrived in Baghdad on Sunday, the highest ranking official from his country to visit since the U.S.-led war began in 2003, at a time when Syria is increasingly seen as key to helping stem the insurgency. The sectarian violence... Syrian minister in Baghdad to seek bigger role Guardian Unlimited - Nov 19 4:11 PM
Syria's foreign minister, Walid Moallem, arrived in Baghdad last night seeking to end the poor relations with its Iraqi neighbour and give it influence in finding a solution to the country's growing chaos.Syrian foreign minister visits Baghdad CBC via Yahoo! Canada News - Nov 19 1:02 PM
Syria's foreign minister arrived in Baghdad on Sunday, the highest-ranking official from his country to visit Iraq since the U.S.-led invasion in 2003.Blair in appeal to Iran and Syria PA via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Nov 17 10:45 AM
Prime Minister Tony Blair has sent out an appeal to Iran and Syria to become partners of the West in the search for peace in the Middle East.Syrian foreign minister to begin landmark visit to Iraq Fox21 - Nov 19 5:12 PM
BAGHDAD, Iraq Syria's foreign minister is beginning a landmark visit to Iraq today in what could be a major step toward restoring diplomatic relations between the two countries.At least 112 die in attacks across Iraq Sify News - 1 hour, 49 minutes ago
Syria's foreign minister called on Sunday for a timetable for the withdrawal of American forces to help end Iraq's sectarian bloodbath, in a groundbreaking diplomatic mission to Iraq that comes amid increasing calls for the US to seek cooperation from Syria and Iran.Top Syrian official arrives in Iraq as insurgent violence claims at least 50 CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Nov 19 11:58 AM
BAGHDAD (AP) - Syria's foreign minister arrived in Baghdad on Sunday, the highest ranking official from his country to visit since the U.S.-led invasion in 2003 and coming at a time when Syria is increasingly seen as a key to helping stem the growing insurgency.Annan discusses Lebanon with Iranian, Syrian presidents AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 18 4:23 PM
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan spoke with the presidents of Iran and Syria about the need for stability in Lebanon, his spokesman said.More Than 50 Die in Iraq, 22 in Bombing ABC News - Nov 19 2:56 AM
More Than 50 Die in Iraq, With 22 Killed by Bomber; Syria's Foreign Minister Visits BaghdadSyria 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.Syrian minister in Iraq for talks on violence Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 19 8:32 AM
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Syria's foreign minister flew to Baghdad on Sunday for talks with Iraqi leaders likely to focus on Iraqi and U.S. complaints that it is doing too little to prevent Islamist fighters from crossing its border into Iraq.Syrian foreign minister calls for US withdrawal timetable Fox 6 News San Diego - Nov 19 1:46 PM
Count Syria's foreign minister among those calling for a timetable for the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq.Warren Responds to Blasts against Praise for Syria The Christian Post - Nov 17 12:05 PM
In response to recent blasts against megachurch pastor Rick Warren's reported praise for Syria, Warren released a letter to his Saddleback leadership saying his visit to the country was neither official nor ...Syria and Iran - Axis of Evil or Brokers of Peace? Independent - Nov 18 4:32 PM
It was probably a slip of the tongue. Downing Street insisted yesterday that Tony Blair never meant to agree with his interviewer, David Frost, that the invasion of Iraq had turned out to be "a disaster". But the contretemps was an apt finale to a bad week for the Prime Minister and his closest ally, George Bush.Syrian Foreign Minister To Begin Landmark Visit To Iraq WCSH 6 Portland - Nov 19 12:24 PM
Syria's foreign minister is beginning a landmark visit to Iraq Sunday in what could be a major step toward restoring diplomatic relations between the two countries.More Than 50 Killed In Iraq Violence KGO-TV Bay Area - Nov 19 11:41 AM
Syria's foreign minister arrived in Baghdad, the highest ranking official from his country to visit since the U.S.-led war began in 2003.At least 112 die in violence across Iraq Baltimore Sun - Nov 19 7:13 AM
High-ranking Syrian official visits Baghdad, calls for measures to end sectarian violence Syria's foreign minister called Sunday for a timetable for the withdrawal of American forces to help end Iraq's sectarian bloodbath, in a groundbreaking diplomatic mission to Iraq that comes amid increasing calls for the U.S. to seek cooperation from Syria and Iran. At least 112 people were killed Syrian minister to hold talks with Iraqi leaders Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 19 6:06 AM
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Syria's foreign minister was due to fly in to Baghdad on Sunday for talks likely to focus on Iraqi and U.S. complaints that it is doing too little to prevent Sunni Islamist fighters from crossing its border into Iraq.Blair Confesses Iraq Invasion Disaster Zaman Online - Nov 19 2:14 PM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair admitted that the situation in Iraq has so far been pretty much a disaster. He reiterated appeals to Iran and Syria, asking them to become partners in the search for peace in the troubled region.Syrian President, Annan Discuss Lebanon Los Angeles Times - Nov 18 9:13 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria -- U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan spoke with Syrian President Bashar Assad by telephone Saturday to discuss political developments in Lebanon and Iraq.Iraqi Deputy Health Minister kidnapped Calcutta News - Nov 19 1:30 PM
Iraq's deputy health minister has been kidnapped in Baghdad, continuing a wave of brazen abductions in the country. Bloodshed also continued across Iraq, with more than 50 deaths reported Sunday. The violence came as Syria's foreign minister visited Baghdad for talks with Iraqi officials.Syrian activist jailed for 'false information,' insulting Assad The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 19 1:39 PM
A Syrian security court on Sunday jailed a rights activist for spreading "false information" and insulting President Bashar Assad, the National Organization for Human Rights in Syria said. "The state security court sentenced Nizar Rastenawi to four years in prison for disseminating false information.Hizballah s Hassan Nasrallah threatens to call a million Shiites to the streets to topple anti-Syrian Siniora government DEBKAfile - Nov 19 1:23 PM
This challenge is a decisive step in the proxy standoff over domination of Beirut involving Hizballah s backers Iran and Syria, on the one hand, and the United States and Israel, on the other. Nasrallah in a pre-recorded speech bragged he could bring his followers out on the streets within hours.Syria also wants carrots Asia Times - Nov 17 2:41 AM
DAMASCUS - "Syria is ready for dialogue with the United States to achieve security and stability, and extends its hands sincerely as always waiting for a response. The ball is in their court."Syrian minister backs govt on first visit to Iraq AlertNet - Nov 19 3:48 AM
Source: Reuters (Writes through with quotes from ministers) By Ross Colvin BAGHDAD, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Syria's foreign minister pledged his support for the Iraqi government on a landmark visit to Baghdad on ... Chair of US Iraq Study Group met with Syrian officials: report TurkishPress.com - Nov 19 9:18 AM
Washington - James Baker, a former US secretary of state who now heads a panel looking to inject new life into US-Iraq policy, met several times with Syrian officials, seeking their cooperation, the New York Times reported Saturday, citing Syria`s ambassador to the US, Imad Moustapha.Football: Singapore, Syria draw 0-0 in Asian Games tournament Channel News Asia via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 18 8:17 AM
SINGAPORE : The Asian Games football tournament has started.Syrian foreign minister to leave for Iraq Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 19 1:51 AM
_ Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Moallem will leave for Iraq on Sunday, signaling a possible shift in Syria's Iraq policy, the Associated Press reported.Hezbollah?s Leader Calls for Street Protests New York Times - 2 hours, 47 minutes ago
Sheik Hassan Nasrallah called for peaceful demonstrations to topple an ?illegitimate and unconstitutional? Lebanese government.UK\'s Blair indicates policy shift in the West\'s \'war on terror\' Sharewatch - Nov 19 10:23 AM
Blair gave a broad hint that Western policy towards tackling global extremism had shifted amid anticipated changes to coalition strategy in Iraq and calls for US foes Syria and Iran to be involved in the Middle East peace process.Syrian foreign minister to begin landmark visit to Iraq Fort Wayne News Channel 15 - Nov 19 3:54 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq Syria's foreign minister is beginning a landmark visit to Iraq today in what could be a major step toward restoring diplomatic relations between the two...Top Syrian official arrives in Iraq MSNBC - Nov 18 2:36 PM
At least 111 people were killed in Iraq on Sunday. Under the cloud of that burgeoning death toll, Syria s foreign minister called Sunday for a timetable for withdrawal of American forces to help end the violence, in a groundbreaking mission to Iraq . Hotlinks Tiscali - Nov 19 8:49 AM
It was the latest incident over the past week that cast doubt on the loyalties of Iraq s U.S.-trained security forces and came as the Syrian foreign minister flew in for talks likely to focus on aid reaching militants through Syria.Sunday, November 19 CNN.com - 2 hours, 39 minutes ago
(CNN) -- Former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein's trial in the killings of nearly 150 Shiite Muslim villagers in 1982 was "fundamentally unfair," and the death sentence he received earlier this month was "indefensible," a leading human rights group said Sunday.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. Hezbollah calls for mass protests to oust Lebanon's Western-backed government USA Today - Nov 19 5:47 PM
Hezbollah's leader urged his followers to prepare for mass demonstrations to topple the government if it ignores the militant group's demand to form a national unity coalition.Syrian Official, in Baghdad, Offers Help for Iraq New York Times - Nov 19 11:53 AM
The Syrian foreign minister?s visit came on a day of deadly sectarian attacks in Iraq, including a suicide bombing in the southern Shiite city of Hilla.Iraq's deputy health minister kidnapped from home CNN.com - Nov 19 4:05 PM
At least 24 gunmen -- some dressed as national police -- stormed the house of Iraq's deputy health minister, Ammar al-Saffar, on Sunday and abducted him, a Baghdad emergency police official told CNN.Shiite minister kidnapped as 54 killed in Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 19 12:07 PM
Gunmen kidnapped Iraq's deputy health minister from his home in a Sunni district of Baghdad as at least 54 people were killed in attacks across the war-torn country.53 killed in Iraq as Shiite minister kidnapped AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 19 11:05 AM
At least 53 people died in attacks across Iraq, including a suicide car bombing that killed dozens, and gunmen kidnapped the deputy health minister from his home in a Sunni district of Baghdad.112 Die in Iraq As Bloodbath Continues ABC News - 1 hour, 3 minutes ago
Syrian Official Urges U.S. Withdrawal Timetable to Stop Iraq Violence; 112 Killed NationwideMcCain Says Troops Dying for `Failed' Iraq Policy Bloomberg via Yahoo! News - Nov 19 2:31 PM
Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Senator John McCain said U.S. troops are ``fighting and dying for a failed policy'' in Iraq and must get enough reinforcements to ensure a military victory.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.Assad receives Emir s letter Gulf Times - Nov 19 1:45 AM
DAMASCUS: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has received a letter from HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani pertaining to the latest developments in the region and relations between Qatar and Syria.Battered Bush shows new zeal for diplomacy The Scotsman - Nov 18 5:44 PM
PRESIDENT ditches 'no talking' policy and reaches out to Syria and Iran to help solve crisis in IraqTerror's Playground Time Magazine - Nov 19 2:04 PM
More than a decade after U.S. troops pulled out, Somalia has fallen to Islamic fundamentalists. Here's why it could become the world's next nightmare Hezbollah Threatens Protests to Topple Lebanese Government Washington Post - Nov 19 11:45 AM
BEIRUT, Nov. 19 -- In a deepening crisis that has paralyzed Lebanese politics, the leader of Hezbollah urged his well-organized followers to prepare for mass protests aimed at toppling the U.S.-backed government of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora.Hezbollah leader urges supporters to protest in Lebanon International Herald Tribune - Nov 19 1:48 PM
The Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah called for peaceful demonstrations to topple the 'illegitimate' government.Iraqi deputy minister kidnapped Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 19 9:10 AM
Gunmen in camouflage uniforms kidnapped Iraq's deputy health minister from his home on Sunday, the day after another prominent Shi'ite politician was shot dead amid brewing sectarian strife.Bush faces rising criticism over Iraq International Herald Tribune - Nov 19 12:48 PM
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said Sunday that a full military victory was no longer possible in Iraq.