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U.S. wary of Iran, Syria role in Iraq 
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The Bush administration cast a wary eye Monday on signs that Iran and Syria were taking a more active diplomatic role in Iraq, even as debate in the U.S. centered on how many troops to keep in the war.Iraq to Restore Long-Severed Relations With Neighbor Syria Washington Post - 2 hours, 54 minutes ago
BAGHDAD, Nov. 20 -- Iraq said Monday that it would restore diplomatic ties with neighboring Syria after a break of nearly a quarter-century in an effort to solidify links with a neighbor seen as a conduit for insurgents fueling the violence in Iraq.Iraq resumes diplomatic ties with Syria AP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 0 minute ago
After nearly a quarter-century of severed ties, Iraq said Monday it will resume diplomatic relations with neighboring Syria a move seen as a possible step toward stemming some of the unrelenting violence, which claimed another 100 lives.Iraq Reopens Diplomatic Relations With Syria New York Times - Nov 20 3:18 PM
Syria agreed to restore an embassy in Baghdad after more than 20 years with no formal avenues of communication.Iraqi president plans talks with Iran, Syria CNN.com - Nov 20 3:26 PM
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is expected to meet in the next few days with high-ranking officials from Iran and Syria, neighbors that the United States has blamed for many of Iraq's problems.Iraq says to restore full ties with Syria Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 20 1:30 PM
Iraq and Syria expect to restore full diplomatic ties this week, the Iraqi government said on Monday after Syria's visiting foreign minister pledged support in helping its neighbour quell rampant violence.Syria, Iraq to restore ties during visit AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 20 11:47 AM
Diplomatic relations between Syria and Iraq severed nearly a quarter-century ago will be restored this week during the visit of Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Moallem, the government spokesman said Monday.US skeptical about reported Iran-Iraq-Syria summit AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 20 11:06 AM
The United States expressed skepticism that a reported summit meeting between the leaders of Iraq, Syria and Iran would help end the spiralling violence in Iraq.Iran, Iraq and Syria to hold talks International Herald Tribune - Nov 20 1:46 PM
Iran has invited the presidents of Iraq and Syria to Tehran for a weekend summit with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.Syria, Iraq To Restore Relations CBS News - Nov 20 6:10 PM
Syria and Iraq will restore diplomatic relations ? severed since 1982 ? during this week's visit by Syrian Foreign Minister Walid, an Iraqi government spokesman said. Iran, meanwhile, invited Iraq and Syria to a weekend summit in Tehran.Iraq Resumes Diplomatic Ties With Syria ABC News - Nov 20 3:55 PM
Iraq to Resume Diplomatic Relations With Syria After 24 YearsU.S. eyes actions as Syria, Iran seek Iraqi ties Denver Post - 2 hours, 16 minutes ago
The Bush administration cast a wary eye Monday on signs that Iran and Syria were taking a more active diplomatic role in Iraq, as debate centered on how many troops to keep in the war.Iraq to renew diplomatic ties with Syria MSNBC - Nov 20 3:23 PM
Iraq said Monday it will resume diplomatic relations with neighboring Syria after nearly a quarter-century of tension Iran Invites Iraq, Syria To Weekend Summit CBS News - Nov 20 12:09 PM
In an apparent bid upstage U.S. diplomatic efforts in the region, Iran has invited Iraq and Syria to a weekend summit in Tehran. Iraqi President Jalal Talabani has accepted the invitation.Syria, Iraq to Restore Ties During Visit Los Angeles Times - Nov 20 11:52 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Diplomatic relations between Syria and Iraq -- severed nearly a quarter-century ago -- will be restored this week during the visit of Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Moallem, the government spokesman said Monday.Syria plays Iraq card against US BBC News - Nov 20 8:38 AM
The visit of Syria's foreign minister to Iraq is part of a bigger confrontation with the US, says BBC Middle East analyst Roger Hardy.An Engagement Policy for Iraq and Syria NPR - Nov 20 4:15 PM
All Things Considered , November 20, 2006 · Robert Siegel talks with Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, about the possibility of engaging Syria and Iran in talks about Iraq. Haass was the head of policy planning at the State Department during President Bush's first administration.Iran Urges Summit With Iraq and Syria ABC News - Nov 20 8:40 AM
Iran Urges Summit With Iraq and Syria to Discuss Ending Violence in IraqIraq, Syria to restore ties during Syrian minister's visit Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 20 5:05 PM
_ Iraq and Syria will restore diplomatic relations -- which have been ruptured for decades -- during Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Moallem's current visit to Baghdad, the Associated Press reported Monday, quoting an Iraqi government spokesman.US skeptical of Iran-Iraq-Syria summit NDTV - 2 hours, 55 minutes ago
Iran's offer of a three-way summit meeting of the presidents of Iran, Iraq and Syria was cautiously welcomed by the US. The US said it could be welcomed but Iran's Islamic government has a history of saying the right thing and doing something else.Syria Vows to Help Quell Violence in Iraq Washington Post - Nov 19 6:20 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. US skeptical about Iran-Iraq-Syria summit IranMania.com - 10 minutes ago
LONDON, November 21 (IranMania) - The United States expressed skepticism that a reported summit meeting between the leaders of Iraq, Syria and Iran would help end the spiralling violence in Iraq, AFP reported.Iran and Syria try to upstage US in Iraq Independent - Nov 20 4:17 PM
President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad has invited the leaders of Iraq and Syria to a summit in Tehran this weekend to discuss ways of ending the sectarian violence in Iraq, upstaging the US and underlining the growing influence of Iran.U.S. urges Syria, Iran not to interfere in Lebanon People's Daily - Nov 20 5:59 PM
The United States said on Monday that it rejects the interference of internal affairs of Lebanon by Syria and Iran and said such efforts should be stopped.Fighters entering Iraq, US blames Syria AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Nov 20 11:35 AM
Up to 100 foreign fighters cross into Iraq from Syria every month, the US military says.U.S. doubts Iraq-Syria-Iran summit to halt violence in Iraq People's Daily - Nov 20 5:44 PM
The United States expressed doubts on Monday that a reported summit meeting among the leaders of Iraq, Syria and Iran would help curb the spiraling violence in Iraq.Iraq says to restore full ties with Syria AlertNet - Nov 20 1:37 PM
Source: Reuters (Recasts with Iraqi government spokesman) By Ross Colvin BAGHDAD, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Iraq and Syria expect to restore full diplomatic ties this week, the Iraqi government said on Monday after ... Iraq resumes diplomatic ties with Syria Sify News - 1 hour, 41 minutes ago
After nearly a quarter-century of severed ties, Iraq said on Monday it will resume diplomatic relations with neighbouring Syria a move seen as a possible step toward stemming some of the unrelenting violence, which claimed another 100 lives.U.S. Wary of Iran, Syria Role in Iraq RedNova - Nov 20 4:00 PM
By LOLITA C. BALDOR WASHINGTON - The Bush administration cast a wary eye Monday on signs that Iran and Syria were taking a more active diplomatic role in Iraq, even as debate in the U.S. centered on how many troops to keep in the war. Just days after reports that U.S.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.Iraq Official: To Restore Diplomatic Relations With Syria Nasdaq - Nov 20 11:53 AM
BAGHDAD (AP)--Diplomatic relations between Syria and Iraq - cut nearly a quarter-century ago - will be restored this week during the visit of Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Moallem, the government spokesman said Monday.U.S. says 100 fighters a month enter Iraq from Syria Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Nov 20 10:25 AM
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Up to 100 foreign fighters cross into Iraq from Syria every month, the U.S. military said on Monday, as Syria's foreign minister held talks with Iraqi leaders to pledge his country's help in tackling insurgents.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.Iran-Syria Economic Cooperation Commission concluded issuing communique Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 20 2:59 PM
Iran - Syria - Cooperation The 2nd follow-up meeting of Iran-Syria Economic Commission concluded its activities here Monday night, issuing a communique.Livni Points An Accusing Finger at Syria Israel National News - 29 minutes ago
(IsraelNN.com) Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni blames Syria for direct intervention towards preventing the release of captive IDF soldier Corporal Gilad Shalit, who remains in Hamas custody.Iran Invites Presidents Of Iraq And Syria For Talks Nasdaq - Nov 20 9:52 AM
(RTTNews) - Iran has invited presidents of Iraq and Syria to Teheran for three-nation talks aimed to find a solution to the escalating violence and insurgency problem in Iraq, said key Iraqi legislators on Monday.Syria Suggests Conditions for Cooperation in Iraq Zaman Online - Nov 20 2:14 PM
In return for cooperation with multinational forces in Iraq, Syria will reportedly ask American help in securing the return of the Golan Heights.SYRIA, IRAN SEEKING TO DESTABILIZE LEBANON: FRENCH FM The Tocqueville Connection - Nov 20 1:18 PM
PARIS, Nov 20, 2006 (AFP) - France's foreign minister Philippe Douste-Blazy on Monday accused Syria and Iran of attempting to unseat Lebanon's embattled prime minister, Fouad Siniora.Iran, Iraq, Syria to meet on Iraqi violence CBC - Nov 20 9:03 AM
The leaders of Iran, Iraq and Syria will hold a weekend summit in Tehran to find ways to curb the runaway violence that has taken Iraq to the verge of civil war, says a report.Syria and Iraq restore ties severed in the Hussein era International Herald Tribune - 1 hour, 0 minute ago
Iraq agreed to restore a Syrian embassy in Baghdad after more than 20 years with no formal avenues of communication.US says 100 fighters a month enter Iraq from Syria AlertNet - Nov 20 9:37 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds Syrian official denies Assad going to Tehran paragraph 11) By Ross Colvin BAGHDAD, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Up to 100 foreign fighters cross into Iraq from Syria every month, the U.S. military ... Syria vows help to lessen Iraq strife Boston Globe - Nov 20 12:41 AM
BAGHDAD -- Syria's foreign minister, in a rare visit to Baghdad by a Syrian official, yesterday pledged cooperation in stemming the sectarian violence that threatens Iraq, even as scores of people were killed or found dead across the country.US says 100 fighters a month enter Iraq from Syria AlertNet - Nov 20 8:08 AM
Source: Reuters By Ross Colvin BAGHDAD, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Up to 100 foreign fighters cross into Iraq from Syria every month, the U.S. military said on Monday, as Syria's foreign minister held talks with Iraqi ... Syria and Iraq Restore Ties Severed in the Hussein Era New York Times - Nov 20 5:33 PM
Iraq agreed to restore an embassy in Baghdad after more than 20 years with no formal avenues of communication.Expansion of Iran-Syria cooperation reviewed Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 20 9:58 AM
Iran - Syria - Cooperation In a meting between Iranian Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mohammad Saeedi Kia, and Syrian Prime Minister, Mohammed Naji Otri, here on Monday, the two sides reviewed ways of expanding mutual relations.Syria urges U.S. to leave Iraq Detroit News - Nov 19 11:31 PM
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 111 people were killed nationwide, following a week that had seen hundreds of deaths.Syria Calls For U.S. Timetable In Iraq WCCO Minneapolis/St. Paul - Nov 20 6:57 AM
Syria's foreign minister called Sunday for a timetable for the withdrawal of American forces to help end Iraq's sectarian bloodbath.Syria Calls For U.S. Withdrawal From Iraq CBS News - Nov 19 6:09 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 helping hand The Age - Nov 20 5:14 AM
Syria's Foreign Minister offers Iraq's Government support against militants in a ground-breaking visit to Baghdad.Syria ouvertures to Iraq could ease US policy shift AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 20 3:09 PM
A Syrian show of support for the US-backed government in Iraq energized demands that Washington talk to its long-time rival as part of a regional push to stabilize the embattled country.Syria offers help to end Iraqi violence UPI - Nov 20 5:52 AM
BAGHDAD, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Syria has offered to help quell Iraq's exploding sectarian violence, although it is seen by the United States and the Iraqi government of fomenting the problem.Syria offers to help stabilize Iraq Calcutta News - Nov 20 6:22 AM
Syria's foreign minister, during a visit to Baghdad Sunday, said the Syrian government was ready to help stabilize Iraq. Foreign Minister Walid Moallem also called for a timetable for the withdrawal of American troops as a way to reduce the violence, The New York Times reported.Schedule pullout, Syria tells U.S. Tulsa World - Nov 20 5:28 AM
The country's foreign minister issues the call during a visit to Baghdad. BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Syria's foreign minister called Sunday for a timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. forces to help end Iraq's sectarian bloodbath.Syria, Iraq edge toward diplomacy Cape Cod Times - Nov 20 3:48 AM
By STEVEN R. HURST THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BAGHDAD, Iraq - Syria's foreign minister called yesterday 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.Report: Iran Invites Syria, Iraq to Summit Washington Post - Nov 20 9:49 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Iran has invited the Iraqi and Syrian presidents to Tehran for a weekend summit with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to hash out ways to cooperate in curbing the runaway violence that has taken Iraq to the verge of civil war and threatens to spread through the region, four key lawmakers told The Associated Press on Monday.... Syria meets with Iraq The Wichita Eagle - Nov 19 11:54 PM
Against backdrop of war, ministers exchange demands In the highest-level meeting between Syrian and Iraqi officials since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, Syria's foreign minister called Sunday for a U.S. timetable for withdrawal from Iraq and his Iraqi counterpart demanded that Damascus' government take action against insurgent financiers and organizers hiding there.Iran, Iraq, Syria to meet on Iraqi violence CBC via Yahoo! Canada News - Nov 20 6:45 AM
The leaders of Iran, Iraq and Syria will hold a weekend summit in Tehran to find ways to curb the runaway violence that has taken Iraq to the verge of civil war, according to a report Monday.Syria wants Iraq timetable The Charleston Gazette - Nov 19 10:11 PM
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, following a week that had already seen hundreds of deaths.Syria requests schedule for troop withdrawal BG News - Nov 20 12:38 AM
BAGHDAD - Syria's foreign minister called yesterday 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.Syria calls for withdrawal timetable The Daily Texan - Nov 19 11:52 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.Syria offers to help stabilize Iraq UPI - Nov 19 7:22 PM
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 2:53 PM
Syria's Foreign Minister has called for a timetable for foreign troops to withdraw from Iraq.Syria Offers Iraq Support Amid New Violence Fox 6 News San Diego - Nov 19 2:42 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 1:00 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 12:37 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 ... Iran asks Iraq and Syria to summit Guardian Unlimited - Nov 20 6:20 PM
Move is designed to boost Iranian President Ahmadinejad's standing as a responsible regional leader.Syria offers Iraq support amid fresh violence Independent Online - Nov 19 4:34 PM
Syria's foreign minister has offered Iraq's government support against militants in a ground-breaking visit to Baghdad. Mussab Al-Khairalla reports...Iran to host summit with Iraq, Syria MSNBC - Nov 20 10:22 AM
Iran will host a weekend summit with Iraqi and Syrian presidents to try to curb the runaway violence that has taken Iraq to the verge of civil war and threatens to spread through the region. Iran Calls for Summit With Iraq, Syria ABC News - Nov 20 9:41 AM
Iran Invites Iraqi, Syrian Presidents to Tehran for Summit to Hash Out Ways to Curb ViolenceIran invites Iraq and Syria to summit on insurgency Guardian Unlimited - Nov 20 4:37 PM
World: Move designed to boost Iranian leader's standing.Syria to use "all available means" to regain Golan Heights TurkishPress.com - Nov 19 10:37 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.Iran invites Syria and Iraqto summit on ending violence Financial Times - Nov 20 6:26 PM
Iran is moving to cement its status as a regional power by inviting the Iraqi and Syrian presidents to Tehran for a weekend summit with Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad to discuss how to curb the violence sweeping Iraq.Iran Calls for Summit With Iraq, Syria San Francisco Chronicle - Nov 20 10:04 AM
Iran has invited the Iraqi and Syrian presidents to Tehran for a weekend summit with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to hash out ways to cooperate in curbing the runaway violence that has taken Iraq to the verge of civil war and threatens to spread through the region,... Can Iran, Syria help stabilize Iraq? The Olympian - Nov 19 3:52 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.Ahmadinejad invites Iraq and Syria to summit on insurgency Guardian Unlimited - Nov 20 4:19 PM
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran has invited his Iraqi and Syrian counterparts to an unprecedented three-way summit in Tehran this weekend to discuss the crisis in Iraq.U.S. debates whether Iran and Syria can help stabilize Iraq Orange County Register - Nov 19 3:02 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 8:16 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 2:30 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 6:46 AM
DAMASCUS - Former Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia arrived in Syria on Sunday for talks with Syrian President Bashar Assad.Iran invites Syria and Iraq to summit on unrest Financial Times - Nov 20 11:22 AM
Iran is moving to cement its status as a regional power by inviting the Iraqi and Syrian presidents to Tehran for a weekend summit with Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad to discuss how to curb the violence sweeping the country.Iraqi media pay heed to Iran, Syria role in restoring stability to Iraq Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 19 3:58 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.Iran seeks summit with Iraq, Syria: AP Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 20 9:16 AM
_ Iran has invited the Iraqi and Syrian presidents to Tehran for a weekend summit with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to discuss ways to cooperate in curbing the runaway violence that has taken Iraq to the verge of civil war and threatens to spread through the region, the Associated Press reported Monday, quoting four key lawmakers.Syria urges timeline in Iraq Los Angeles Times - Nov 20 12:14 AM
Foreign minister calls for the withdrawal of U.S. forces. McCain says American troops need reinforcements to win.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.47 Iraqis killed, 2 top officials escape AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 20 7:42 AM
Assassins killed a popular TV comedian and a college professor but failed in attempts to kill two Iraqi government officials as the country's leader met with Syria's foreign minister about improving security and reopening diplomatic relations.Iran calls for summit with Iraq, Syria CTV.ca - Nov 20 10:22 AM
Iran has invited the Iraqi and Syrian presidents to Tehran for a weekend summit with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to discuss the Iraq situation.Iran Urges Summit With Iraq and Syria phillyburbs.com - Nov 20 8:18 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Four key Iraqi lawmakers say Iran has invited Iraqi and Syrian presidents to Tehran for weekend summit with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on curbing Iraqi violence.45 Iraqis killed, two top Iraqi officials escape assassination attempts USA Today - Nov 20 7:39 AM
Assassins killed a popular Baghdad television comedian and a professor as a university south of the capital on Monday, but failed in attempts to kill two government officials as the country's leader met with Syria's foreign minister about improving security and reopening diplomatic relations.Syria offers Iraq support amid new violence AlertNet - Nov 18 10:52 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 ... Iran's president to host leaders of Iraq, Syria Albuquerque Tribune - Nov 20 12:03 PM
The purpose of the summit will be to hash out ways to cooperate in curbing the runaway violence that has taken Iraq to the verge of civil war and threatens to spread through the region.Syria calls for U.S. withdrawal The Hindu - Nov 20 11:52 AM
Two Iraqi Ministers escape assassination attempts; 16 killed in violenceIran Calls for Summit With Iraq, Syria RedNova - Nov 20 10:00 AM
By STEVEN R. HURST and QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRAIran Calls for Summit With Iraq, Syria FOX 13 Tampa Bay - Nov 20 9:44 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iran has invited the Iraqi and Syrian presidents to Tehran for a weekend summit with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to hash out ways to cooperate in curbing the runaway violence that has taken Iraq to the verge of civil war and threatens to spread through the region, four key lawmakers told on Monday.Syria seeks timetable for pullout by U.S., as 715 Iraqis die in 8 days The Philadelphia Inquirer - Nov 20 12:08 AM
The numbers are staggering: In the last eight days, 715 Iraqis have fallen victim to the country's sectarian bloodbath. They have been beheaded, tortured and blown up while looking for work. They have been shot, kidnapped and felled by mortars.Syria: U.S. withdrawal would help end violence The Olympian - Nov 20 4:08 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq - The numbers are staggering: In the past eight days, at least 715 Iraqis have fallen victim to the country's sectarian bloodbath. They've been beheaded, tortured and blown up while looking for work. They've been shot, kidnapped and felled by mortars.Maliki urges Syria to settle differences with US elsewhere Middle East Online - Nov 20 8:52 AM
Syrian FM denies his landmark visit to violence-wrecked Iraq is attempt to appease US, or any other party.Rice: Iran, Syria continue destabilizing behavior ArabicNews.com - Nov 18 10:41 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.Syria calls for timetable for U.S. troop withdrawal Orange County Register - Nov 20 3:00 AM
The foreign minister denounces terrorism and sectarian violence in Iraq after a week that has seen hundreds of deaths.Annan asks Syria and Iran to promote stability in Lebanon ArabicNews.com - Nov 18 10:43 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.