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US President George W. Bush accused Syria and Iran of fomenting violence and instability in Lebanon, as he condemned the assassination of Lebanese cabinet minister Pierre Gemayel.Iraq, Syria resume diplomatic ties CNN.com - 2 hours, 55 minutes ago
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- After nearly a quarter-century of severed ties, Iraq on Tuesday resumed diplomatic relations with neighboring Syria -- a move seen as a possible step toward stemming some of the unrelenting violence in Iraq.Assassination Increases Tensions With Syria, Iran Washington Post - Nov 21 1:46 PM
President Bush blasted Syria and Iran yesterday after the assassination of Christian cabinet minister Pierre Gemayel for trying to destabilize Lebanon, reflecting tensions between Washington and its two Middle Eastern rivals that are increasingly playing out in Lebanon as well as Iraq. Lebanon minister shot dead, Hariri son blames Syria Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 21 12:29 PM
Gunmen on Tuesday assassinated Lebanese Christian cabinet minister Pierre Gemayel, an outspoken critic of Syria, plunging Lebanon deeper into a crisis over ties with its dominant neighbor.Lebanese Murder May Weaken Push in U.S. to Engage Syria on Iraq Bloomberg.com - 13 minutes ago
Nov. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Suspicions that Syria perpetrated the killing yesterday of Lebanese politician Pierre Gemayel will increase resistance within the Bush administration to seeking Syria's help in stabilizing Iraq, analysts said.Syria, Iraq restore ties to combat militants Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 21 10:49 AM
Iraq and Syria restored full diplomatic relations on Tuesday after a 24-year rift in a move Iraq hopes can help stem what it says is Syrian support for militants and encourage other Arab states to rally to its aid.Iraq restores ties with Syria after 26-year break AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 21 9:05 AM
Iraq has announced it was restoring full diplomatic relations with Syria after a 26-year break and hailed a pledge from its western neighbour to do more to cooperate on security.Iraq, Syria restore ties Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 21 4:43 AM
Iraq and neighboring Syria agreed to restore full diplomatic relations on Tuesday in an accord in which Syria accepted that U.S. troops should stay while the Iraqi government needed them.U.S. wary of Iran, Syria role in Iraq USA Today - Nov 21 5:32 AM
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.US urges Syria to stop foreign fighters after Iraq ties restored AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 21 3:43 AM
The White House has called on Syria to show commitment to "constructive engagement" with Iraq's government and stop the flow of foreign fighters across the border, after Damascus and Baghdad restored diplomatic ties.US urges Syria to stop flow of foreign fighters into Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 21 3:30 AM
The White House has called on Syria to show commitment to "constructive engagement" with Iraq's government and stop the flow of foreign fighters into Iraq, after Damascus and Baghdad restored diplomatic ties.Syria-Iraq resume diplomatic relations AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 21 3:36 AM
After nearly a quarter-century of severed ties, Iraq on Tuesday resumed diplomatic relations with neighboring Syria a move seen as a possible step toward stemming some of the unrelenting violence, which claimed another 100 lives.Lebanese Minister, Opponent of Syria, Shot Dead NPR - Nov 21 2:41 PM
The Lebanese Industry Minister Pierre Gemayel was assassinated today. He had spoken out against Syria's involvement in Lebanon, and some observers in the region are blaming Syria for his death.Iraq Restores Diplomatic Relations with Syria NPR - Nov 21 2:41 PM
The Iraqi government today officially restored diplomatic relations with the nation of Syria. Iraq's foreign minister Hoshyar Zebari talks with Alex Chadwick about what led to the diplomatic outreach 24 years after the countries severed ties.Syria invites Iraq president to Damascus AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 21 1:31 AM
Syria has invited Iraqi President Jalal Talabani for talks in Damascus after the two neighbours announced the restoration of full diplomatic relations.Iraq, Syria agree to restore full ties Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 21 12:19 AM
Iraq and Syria agreed on Tuesday to restore full diplomatic relations after a break of nearly a quarter of a century, in a move Iraq hopes may help stem what it says is Syrian support for militants.Iraq, Syria restore diplomatic ties AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 21 12:41 AM
Iraq and Syria announced the restoration of diplomatic ties severed 25 years ago and said they had agreed to cooperate on security matters.Anti-Syria Politician Killed in Lebanon ABC News - Nov 21 11:41 AM
Anti-Syria Politician Pierre Gemayel Is Gunned Down in Carefully Orchestrated AssassinationSyria and Iraq restore diplomatic ties AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 21 12:12 AM
Iraq restored diplomatic relations with neighboring Syria on Tuesday after nearly a quarter-century of severed ties, a government spokesman said.Iraq and Syria Restore Relations After 24-year Rift The Online NewsHour - Nov 21 5:54 PM
Iraq restored full diplomatic relations with Syria Tuesday in an effort to stem militant violence and garner favor with other Arab states. Experts discuss the new alliance and its possible impact.Iraq and Syria Resume Relations After Two Decades (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Nov 21 9:09 AM
Nov. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Syria will resume diplomatic relations with Iraq after more than 20 years, raising the possibility of collaboration to stem insurgency in Iraq.Iraq Restores Diplomatic Relations with Syria NPR - Nov 21 2:34 PM
Day to Day , November 21, 2006 · The Iraqi government today officially restored diplomatic relations with the nation of Syria. Iraq's foreign minister Hoshyar Zebari talks with Alex Chadwick about what led to the diplomatic outreach 24 years after the countries severed ties.Anti-Syria minister dies in a hail of bullets The Scotsman - 2 hours, 49 minutes ago
GUNMEN in Lebanon yesterday assassinated Pierre Gemayel, a Christian cabinet minister and an outspoken critic of Syria, plunging the country deeper into a crisis with its dominant neighbour.Bush warns Syria, Iran after Lebanon killing TODAYonline - 1 hour, 55 minutes ago
President George W. Bush accused Syria and Iran of fomenting violence and instability in Lebanon, as he condemned the assassination of Lebanese cabinet minister Pierre Gemayel, seen here in December 2005.Iraq and Syria begin Mid-East shift BBC News - Nov 21 3:48 AM
Restoring Iraq-Syria ties is part of a series of manoeuvres in which new diplomatic horizons in the Middle East are being tested by all sides, says Paul ReynoldsIraq resumes diplomatic ties with Syria AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 20 7:44 PM
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 and Syria Resume Diplomatic Relations NPR - Nov 21 6:11 AM
Iraq and Syria say they are re-establishing full diplomatic ties, nearly a quarter century after breaking them. The announcement came amid a visit to Baghdad by Syria's foreign minister, his first since the U.S.-led invasion. The neighboring countries broke off relations in the early 1980s when Syria sided with Iran during the Iran-Iraq war.Iraq to Restore Long-Severed Relations With Neighbor Syria Washington Post - Nov 20 6:45 PM
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 and Syria Resume Diplomatic Relations After Two Decades Bloomberg.com - Nov 21 5:53 AM
Nov. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Syria will resume diplomatic relations with Iraq after more than 20 years, raising the possibility that a Sunni-led insurgency in the strife-torn country may abate.Bush warns Syria, Iran after Lebanon killing IranMania.com - 50 minutes ago
LONDON, November 22 (IranMania) - US President George W Bush accused Syria and Iran of fomenting violence and instability in Lebanon, as he condemned the assassination of Lebanese cabinet minister Pierre Gemayel, AFP reported.Lebanon minister shot dead, Hariri son blames Syria Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Nov 21 2:35 PM
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Gunmen on Tuesday assassinated Lebanese Christian cabinet minister Pierre Gemayel, an outspoken critic of Syria, plunging Lebanon deeper into a crisis over ties with its dominant neighbour.US wary as Iraq and Syria bury hatchet Business Day - 23 minutes ago
IRAQ and Syria restored full diplomatic relations yesterday after a 24-year rift, in a move Iraq hopes can help stem what it says is Syrian support for militants and encourage other Arab states to rally to its aid.Syria the spoiler Financial Times - Nov 21 4:08 PM
One of the few reliable features of the Middle East for many decades, aside from the enduring intractability of the Israeli-Palestinian dispute, has been the vicious enmity between Syria and Iraq, which reached its apogee when the late Hafez al-Assad and the defenestrated despot Saddam Hussein controlled rival branches of the purportedly Arab nationalist Ba ath party.Bush warns Syria, Iran after Lebanon killing Channel NewsAsia - Nov 21 3:09 PM
WASHINGTON: US President George W. Bush on Tuesday accused Syria and Iran of fomenting violence and instability in Lebanon, as he condemned the assassination of Lebanese cabinet minister Pierre Gemayel.Syria-Iraq Resume Diplomatic Relations ABC News - Nov 21 3:26 AM
Syria-Iraq Resume Diplomatic Relations After 24 Years; 100 More Iraqis KilledSyria denounces assassination of Lebanese minister People's Daily - Nov 21 5:35 PM
Syria on Tuesday strongly denounced the assassination of Lebanese Industry Minister Pierre Gemayel who was shot dead on a street in the suburb of Beirut, the official SANA news agency reported.Iraq, Syria Restore Diplomatic Relations Nasdaq - Nov 21 10:44 AM
(RTTNews) - Iraq and Syria on Tuesday officially restored diplomatic relations after a break of 24 years. The Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari and his Syrian counterpart Walid Moallem announced on Tuesday that the two countries have reached an agreement on restoring all diplomatic ties.Iraq and Syria restore relations BBC News - Nov 21 12:06 AM
Syria and Iraq are to restore diplomatic relations, after a break of more than 20 years, it is announced in Baghdad.Iraq Reopens Diplomatic Relations With Syria New York Times - Nov 20 3:23 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 3:20 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.Lebanon's parliament majority leader accuses Syria of killing cabinet minister Gemayel People's Daily - Nov 21 5:20 PM
Lebanon's parliament majority leader Saad Hariri on Tuesday accused Syria of killing Lebanese Industry Minister Pierre Gemayel, Lebanese Broadcasting Corp. (LBC) reported.Iraq and Syria Resume Diplomatic Relations NPR - Nov 21 6:19 AM
Morning Edition , November 21, 2006 · Iraq and Syria say they are re-establishing full diplomatic ties, nearly a quarter century after breaking them. The announcement came amid a visit to Baghdad by Syria's foreign minister, his first since the U.S.-led invasion.Iran, Iraq and Syria to hold talks International Herald Tribune - Nov 20 1:49 PM
Iran has invited the presidents of Iraq and Syria to Tehran for a weekend summit with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.Syria-Iraq Resume Diplomatic Relations San Francisco Chronicle - Nov 21 5:32 AM
After nearly a quarter-century of severed ties, Iraq on Tuesday resumed diplomatic relations with neighboring Syria _ a move seen as a possible step toward stemming some of the unrelenting violence, which claimed another 100 lives. The Iraqi and Syrian... 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.Slaying dims chances of U.S. overture to Syria CNews - Nov 21 1:26 PM
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) It s another body blow for Lebanon and for the whole Mideast, already reeling from the Iraq war. The assassination of a prominent anti-Syrian politician puts sharp focus on the role Syria and Iran are believed to play in Lebanon s growing troubles.Gemayel killing hits push to restore Syria ties Financial Times - Nov 21 11:38 AM
Moves to bring Syria back into the diplomatic fold were dealt a blow on Tuesday by the killing in Beirut of a prominent anti-Syrian Christian government minister.Iraq, Syria restore diplomatic relations Dawn - 2 hours, 2 minutes ago
BAGHDAD, Nov 21: Iraq and Syria agreed to restore full diplomatic relations on Tuesday after a break of a quarter of a century -- a move Iraq hopes may help stem what it says is Syrian support for militants.Syria condemns killing of Lebanese politician: report Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 21 8:01 AM
_ Syria condemned the assassination on Tuesday of Lebanese Industry Minister Pierre Gemayel, the Reuters news service reported.Syria and Iraq restore ties to combat militants Reuters.co.uk - Nov 21 10:46 AM
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq and Syria agreed to restore full diplomatic relations on Tuesday after a break of a quarter of a century, a move Iraq hopes may help stem what it says is Syrian support for militants.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.Lebanon Official Critical of Syria Is Assassinated New York Times - 2 hours, 7 minutes ago
The assassination quickly inflamed tensions between the anti-Syrian coalition trying to hold its government together and the Syrian-allied opposition, led by Hezbollah.Iraq and Syria restore ties EuroNews - Nov 21 12:33 PM
Resuming full diplomatic relations for the first time in a quarter of a century - Syria and Iraq's foreign ministers have agreed to restore ties severed when Damascus...Iraq, Syria to restore diplomatic ties Boston Globe - Nov 21 12:48 AM
BAGHDAD -- Iraq said yesterday that it would restore diplomatic ties with 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.Analysis: Iraq and Syria, 'friends' again Times Online - Nov 21 6:15 AM
Richard Beeston , Diplomatic Editor of The Times, explains why the wider political context has made the Syria-Iraq rapprochment more significant than it first seems....Iraq Patches up Relationship with Iran and Syria CBS 6 Richmond - Nov 21 10:18 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Iraq and Syria are patching up some differences they've had for almost a quarter-century. An Iraqi government spokesman says his country is restoring diplomatic relations with Syria. Syria broke diplomatic ties with Iraq in 1982, accusing it of inciting riots in Syria.Syria and Iraq restore ties after 24-year break Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 21 4:54 AM
IRAQ and Syria agreed to restore full diplomatic relations yesterday, 24 years after they cut ties, a move Iraq hopes may help stem what it says is Syrian support for militants.Bush Denounces Killing in Lebanon; Slams Iran, Syria WTEN Albany - Nov 21 11:04 AM
President Bush is denouncing the assassination of a top politician in Lebanon, and accusing Syria and Iran of stirring up trouble there. Speaking to U.S. troops in Hawaii, the President called the killing of Pierre Gemayel, "the vicious face of those who oppose freedom."Iraq, Syria to restore diplomatic ties Boston Globe - Nov 21 12:48 AM
BAGHDAD -- After nearly a quarter-century of severed ties, Iraq said yesterday 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, Syria restore ties after 26-year break Nine O'Clock - Nov 21 1:37 PM
BAGHDAD - Iraq announced it was restoring full diplomatic relations with Syria after a 26-year break yesterday and hailed a pledge from its western neighbour to do more to cooperate on security.Iraq weighs Iran's summit offer, restores relations with Syria Seattle Times - Nov 21 12:29 AM
Iraqi leaders said Monday they are seriously considering three-way summit talks with Iran and Syria, responding to an overture from Iran's...Syria condemns killing of Lebanese politician AlertNet - Nov 21 7:19 AM
Source: Reuters DAMASCUS, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Syria condemned the assassination on Tuesday of Lebanese Industry Minister Pierre Gemayel. "Syria strongly condemns the killing," the official news agency SANA ... Syria condemns blame 'charade' Middle East Online - Nov 21 9:43 AM
Embassy of Syria in Washington strongly rejects blame for killing of Lebanon s industry minister.Iraq and Syria resume diplomatic ties Guardian Unlimited - Nov 21 3:23 AM
World: Baghdad and Syria agreed to restore full diplomatic relations after a 24-year break.FACTBOX-Iraq's turbulent ties with Syria AlertNet - Nov 21 6:04 AM
Source: Reuters Nov 21 (Reuters) - Iraq and Syria agreed on Tuesday to restore full diplomatic relations after a break of a quarter of a century, in a move Iraq hopes may help stem what it says is Syrian support for ... Iraq, Syria patch up diplomatic relations WHOI - Nov 21 8:32 AM
BAGHDAD, IRAQ (AP) -- Iraq and Syria are patching up some differences they've had for almost a quarter-century. An Iraqi government spokesman says his country is restoring diplomatic relations with Syria.Syria, Iraq To Restore Relations CBS News - Nov 20 6:17 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.'Hand of Syria' behind Gemayel killing -Hariri AlertNet - Nov 21 7:03 AM
Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Syria played a part in the assassination of Lebanese Christian minister Pierre Gemayel, Lebanese parliamentary majority leader Saad al-Hariri told CNN on Tuesday ... 25 years on, Syria and Iraq restore diplomatic ties Gulf News - Nov 21 12:26 PM
Baghdad: Iraq and Syria agreed to restore full diplomatic relations yesterday after a break of a quarter of a century, a move Iraq hopes may help stem what it says is Syrian support for militants.Iraq and Syria announce they'll work together UPI - Nov 21 8:15 AM
Hello. I'm Kristin Volk with a UPI Headline Update on this Tuesday, November 21, 2006. Iraq and Syria are rebuilding diplomatic ties after 24 years of strained relations. Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki made the announcement today after meeting with Syria's foreign minister.Lebanon minister shot dead, Hariri son blames Syria Reuters - Nov 21 9:50 AM
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanese Christian cabinet minister Pierre Gemayel, an outspoken critic of Syria, was assassinated near Beirut on Tuesday, plunging Lebanon deeper into a crisis over ties with its dominant neighbor.Syria, Iraq restore ties to combat militants Stuff - Nov 21 8:12 AM
BAGHDAD: Iraq and Syria have agreed to restore full diplomatic relations after a break of nearly a quarter of a century, a move Iraq hopes may help stem what it says is Syrian support for militants.Iran, Syria, Iraq to talk? Detroit News - Nov 20 11:17 PM
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iraqi leaders said Monday they are seriously considering three-way summit talks with Iran and Syria, responding to an overture from Iran's president that raises new questions about the ongoing level of American influence over events here.Iraq will restore diplomatic ties with Syria St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Nov 20 10:55 PM
Iraq re-established diplomatic relations with Syria on Monday, agreeing to restore an embassy in Baghdad after more than 20 years with no formal avenues of communication.Syria condemns killing of Lebanese industry minister TurkishPress.com - Nov 21 8:48 AM
Damascus - Syria strongly condemned the assassination of Lebanese Industry Minister Pierre Gemayel who was shot dead in Beirut Tuesday. Syria's official news agency SANA quoted a press official as saying that "this heinous crime targets the stability and civil peace in Lebanon."Iraq, Syria Restore Diplomatic Relations KGO-TV Bay Area - Nov 21 7:26 AM
Iraq and Syria are patching up some differences they've had for almost a quarter-century.Syria, Iraq Restore Diplomatic Ties Voice of America - Nov 21 3:22 AM
Syria and Iraq have restored diplomatic relations after a nearly quarter-century break. Iraqi officials say ties were normalized Tuesday during Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem's visit to Baghdad.How are Iraq-Syria renewed ties seen? Middle East Online - Nov 21 7:58 AM
Diplomats, analysts see Syria s renewal of full ties with Iraq as diplomatic success for Damascus.Syria must prove commitment to helping Iraq, US says Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Nov 21 5:31 AM
A US National Security Council spokesman says Syria must show it is committed to helping the Iraqi Government and stopping foreign fighters from entering the country.Iraq restoring diplomatic ties to Syria The Plain Dealer - Nov 21 2:58 AM
Baghdad, Iraq -- Iraq said Monday that it would restore diplomatic ties with 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.Lebanon minister shot dead, Hariri son blames Syria Reuters - Nov 21 8:49 AM
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanese Christian cabinet minister Pierre Gemayel, an outspoken critic of Syria, was assassinated near Beirut on Tuesday, plunging Lebanon deeper into a crisis that threatens to destabilize the country.Iraq and Syria restore ties Times Online - Nov 21 1:31 AM
Iraq and Syria agreed to restore full diplomatic relations today after a break of nearly a quarter of a century, a move that Iraq hopes will help stem Syrian support for insurgents and foreign Islamic militants....Syria and Iraq restore diplomatic relations Daily Telegraph - Nov 21 4:44 AM
Iraq and its neighbour Syria have restored full diplomatic relations for the first time since the Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s.Syria and Iraq restore ties to combat militants Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News - Nov 21 1:27 AM
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq and Syria agreed to restore full diplomatic relations on Tuesday after a break of nearly a quarter of a century, a move Iraq hopes may help stem what it says is Syrian support for militants.Iraq and Syria restore ties Times Online - Nov 21 1:34 AM
Iraq and Syria agreed to restore full diplomatic relations today after a break of nearly a quarter of a century, a move that Iraq hopes may help stem what it says is Syrian support for militants.Syria, Iraq Restore Ties to Combat Militants Fox 6 News San Diego - Nov 21 5:55 AM
Iraq and Syria agreed to restore full diplomatic relations after a break of a quarter of a century, a move Iraq hopes may help stem what it says is Syrian support for militants.Iraq and Syria resume diplomatic ties Guardian Unlimited - Nov 21 3:25 AM
Regional efforts to contain the violence in Iraq gathered pace as as Baghdad and Syria today agreed to restore full diplomatic relations after a 24-year break.Iraq and Syria restore links of diplomacy The Scotsman - Nov 21 4:42 AM
IRAQ and Syria today announced the restoration of diplomatic relations after a break of more than 20 years, boosting hopes of a regional deal to help US and UK troops withdraw from Baghdad and Basra.Iraq and Syria renew diplomatic links ITN via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Nov 21 1:00 AM
Iraq and Syria are restoring full diplomatic relations after a break of nearly a quarter of a century. (Pic: Reuters)Syria and Iraq resume diplomatic relations CTV.ca - Nov 21 3:19 AM
After nearly a quarter-century of severed ties, Iraq on Tuesday resumed diplomatic relations with neighbouring Syria.Iraq and Syria agree to restore relations Financial Times - Nov 21 12:45 AM
Iraq and Syria agreed to restore full diplomatic relations on Tuesday, nearly a quarter of a century after they cut ties, a move Iraq hopes may help stem what it says is Syrian support for militants.Iran seeks talks with Iraq, Syria Kansas City Star - Nov 21 12:02 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq | Iraqi leaders said Monday that they were seriously considering three-way summit talks with Iran and Syria.Iraq weighs talks with Iran, Syria Baltimore Sun - Nov 21 12:43 AM
Officials say Tehran is behind latest proposal of a summit Iraqi leaders said yesterday that they are seriously considering three-way summit talks with Iran and Syria, responding to an overture from Iran's president that raises new questions about the level of U.S. influence over events here. Syria, Iraq restore ties to combat militants AlertNet - Nov 21 2:48 AM
Source: Reuters (Updates with Annan, Assad invite) By Ross Colvin BAGHDAD, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Iraq and Syria agreed to restore full diplomatic relations on Tuesday after a break of a quarter of a century, a move ... Iraq and Syria restore diplomatic relations Independent - Nov 21 3:08 AM
Diplomatic relations between Syria and Iraq were restored today after being severed 24 years ago.Iraq restores ties with Syria after 26-year break Outlook India - Nov 21 5:55 AM
Baghdad, Nov 21, Iraq announced it was restoring full diplomatic relations with Syria after a 26-year break today and hailed a pledge from its western neighbour to do more to cooperate on security.Iraq Resumes Diplomatic Ties With Syria ABC News - Nov 20 3:56 PM
Iraq to Resume Diplomatic Relations With Syria After 24 YearsAnnan urges Iran, Syria to be part of Iraq solution AlertNet - Nov 21 3:19 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds quotes, background) GENEVA, Nov 21 (Reuters) - United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan on Tuesday urged Iran and Syria to be "part of the solution" in Iraq and help the Baghdad ... Syria needs to prove commitment to helping Iraq -US AlertNet - Nov 21 2:48 AM
Source: Reuters HONOLULU, March 21 (Reuters) - Syria must show it is committed to helping the Iraqi government and stopping foreign fighters from entering the country, a U.S. National Security Council spokesman said ...