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Britain holds fire on Syria over Lebanon killing 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 22 12:53 PM
Britain refused to point the finger at Syria for the death of Lebanese minister Pierre Gemayel, amid Tony Blair's efforts to involve Damascus in bringing peace to the wider Middle East.Lebanese Slaying May Weaken Push to Engage Syria Bloomberg via Yahoo! News - Nov 22 8:51 AM
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's Lebanon backers wrongfooted by murder: press AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 22 2:33 AM
There has been broad condemnation in the Lebanese press of the assassination of anti-Syrian minister Pierre Gemayel but most papers agreed that it had wrongfooted Syria's local supporters.Bush warns Syria, Iran after Lebanon killing AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 21 7:27 PM
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.Syria Is Prime Suspect, But Not the Only One, in Gemayel Assassination Voice of America - Nov 22 1:16 PM
When a key cabinet official in Lebanon was gunned down in a Beirut street Tuesday, many were quick to blame the killing on Syria. Syria has sharply denied involvement. As VOA correspondent Gary Thomas reports, Syria may be the prime suspect, but there are other, less obvious suspects as well.Iraq, Syria resume diplomatic ties CNN.com - Nov 21 6:41 PM
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.Syria on Offensive to Protest Its Innocence Arab News - Nov 22 4:15 PM
DAMASCUS/JEDDAH, 23 November 2006 Under fire from all sides, Syria has gone on the offensive to protest its innocence in the high-profile murder of Lebanese minister Pierre Gemayel that it blames on its foes and accusers in Beirut.Lebanese Druze leader accuses Syria of killing industry minister People's Daily - Nov 22 5:00 PM
Lebanese Druze leader Walid Jumblatt on Wednesday accused Syria of ordering the killing of Industry Minister Pierre Gemayel and warned of more similar assassinations, the Lebanese Broadcasting Corp. TV reported.Assassination Increases Tensions With Syria, Iran Washington Post - Nov 21 1:43 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. Syria decries slaying, says it wasn't involved San Francisco Chronicle - Nov 22 4:06 AM
Syria was quick to reject accusations of involvement in the assassination of Lebanese Christian leader Pierre Gemayel, an act that threatened to further isolate Damascus as it appeared on the brink of re-engaging with the international community.... Syria, Iraq restore ties The Peninsula - Nov 22 3:31 PM
baghdad â ¢ 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.Pressure, both direct and indirect, mounts on Syria The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 22 1:08 PM
Britain on Wednesday refused to point the finger at Syria for the killing of Lebanese Industry Minister Pierre Gemayel, while Western and Arab leaders voiced fears of further unrest in Lebanon and beyond.Amid Prime Minister Tony Blair's efforts to involve Damascus in the regional peace process, the British government pointedly adopted a wait and see approach to the assassination.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.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.Assassination points to Syria The Columbus Dispatch - Nov 22 5:49 AM
WASHINGTON The assassination yesterday of a prominent Lebanese Christian politician in Beirut deepens President Bush s dilemma over what to do about Syria, which is widely thought to be helping foment Lebanon s growing unrest.Leading Syria foe killed in Lebanon Chicago Sun-Times - Nov 22 2:24 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- Pierre Gemayel, scion of Lebanon's most prominent Christian family and a leading opponent of Syria, was gunned down Tuesday in a brazen daytime hit.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 reviving diplomatic links Baltimore Sun - Nov 22 5:42 AM
Neighboring countries hope to strengthen communication, security; embassies to reopen The foreign ministers of Iraq and Syria formally announced the resumption of diplomatic relations yesterday and pledged to strengthen communication and security between their neighboring countries. Syria and Iraq eye next steps Boston Globe - Nov 22 12:56 AM
BAGHDAD -- The foreign ministers of Iraq and Syria formally announced the resumption of diplomatic relations yesterday, with pledges to strengthen communication and security between the two neighbors.Slaying puts Syria back in hot seat Contra Costa Times - Nov 22 3:12 AM
The assassination Tuesday of a prominent Lebanese Christian politician in Beirut deepens President Bush's dilemma over what to do about Syria, which is widely believed to be helping foment Lebanon's growing unrest.Talking to Iran and Syria - Will It Work and At What Cost? Voice of America - Nov 22 3:16 AM
Iran and Syria are sending signals they are ready to play a larger role in curbing the continuing violence in Iraq. Tehran has invited Iraq and Syria to a summit conference and, at the same time, Iraq and Syria have renewed diplomatic relations after a nearly quarter-century break.Assassination puts Mideast focus on Syria, Iran Houston Chronicle - Nov 21 10:54 PM
The assassination of a prominent anti-Syrian politician puts sharp focus on the role Syria and Iran are thought to play in Lebanon's growing troubles. The slaying thus seems likely to dim any chance the U.S. would consider an overture to either country to help calm Iraq or seek a broader Mideast peace. Talking to Iran and Syria - Will It Work and At What Cost? Payvand Iran News - Nov 22 7:32 AM
Iran and Syria are sending signals they are ready to play a larger role in curbing the continuing violence in Iraq. Tehran has invited Iraq and Syria to a summit conference and, at the same time, Iraq and Syria have renewed diplomatic relations after a nearly quarter-century break. Some experts consider the moves positive, while others remain skeptical. But pressure is increasing for the United Warren s visit to Syria buffeted by government s PR blast BPNews.net - Nov 22 10:23 AM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Rick Warren, author of The Purpose-Driven Life and pastor of the 30,000-member Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif., is under fire for a recent trip to Syria during which he allegedly criticized American foreign policy in the Middle East and praised the nation s Baathist leadership for fostering a climate of religious toleration.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.Killing strains U.S. ties to Syria The News & Observer - Nov 22 12:34 AM
The assassination Tuesday of Pierre Gemayel, a prominent Lebanese Christian politician, in Beirut deepens President Bush's dilemma over what to do about Syria, which is widely thought to be helping foment Lebanon's growing unrest.Amin Gemayel suspects Syria in son s murder Khaleej Times - Nov 22 7:11 AM
PARIS - Former Lebanese president Amin Gemayel said on Wednesday he suspected Syria had played a role in the murder of his son Pierre, saying it would be in keeping with Damascus s past behaviour.Blair declines to accuse Syria over Lebanon killing Khaleej Times - Nov 22 7:02 AM
LONDON - The killers of Lebanese minister Pierre Gemayel were out to undermine the government, British Prime Minister Tony Blair s spokesman said Wednesday, while stressing London was not pointing the finger at Syria.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.Killing raises stress over Syria Kansas City Star - Nov 22 12:25 AM
WASHINGTON | The assassination Tuesday of a prominent Lebanese Christian politician in Beirut deepens President Bush s dilemma over what to do about Syria, analysts said.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.Maurel & Prom Enters Syria Rigzone - Nov 22 6:24 AM
On Tuesday November 21, 2006, the Syrian Petroleum Company, the Petroleum Ministry and Maurel & Prom signed an exploration permit covering block XI, called Alasi, in Syria.Anti-Syria politician gunned down in orchestrated assassination ABC 13 Texas - Nov 22 3:49 AM
Pierre Gemayel, scion of Lebanon's most prominent Christian family and a leading opponent of Syria, was gunned down Tuesday in a brazen daytime hit. The assassination threatened to intensify Lebanon's power struggle between the U.S.-allied government and the Syrian-backed Hezbollah.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.PLANS TO RE-ESTABLISH EMBASSIES: Iraq and Syria resume relations The Charlotte Observer - Nov 22 12:09 AM
The foreign ministers of Iraq and Syria formally announced the resumption of diplomatic relations Tuesday, with pledges to strengthen communication and security between the two neighbors.Syria and Iraq resume diplomatic relations Financial Times - Nov 22 12:41 AM
Syria and Iraq announced the formal restoration of diplomatic ties yesterday, nearly a quarter of a century after they were suspended. It comes as the US and other western powers are being encouraged to explore enlisting Syrian and Iranian help in stabilising Iraq.Lebanese Minister, Opponent of Syria, Shot Dead NPR - Nov 21 2:36 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 2:36 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 blamed for minister s killing Otago Daily Times - Nov 22 8:13 AM
Beirut: Gunmen yesterday assassinated Lebanese Christian cabinet minister Pierre Gemayel, an outspoken critic of Syria, plunging Lebanon deeper into a crisis over ties with its dominant neighbour.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 11:40 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 Resume Relations After Two Decades (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Nov 21 9:18 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 and Syria Restore Relations After 24-year Rift The Online NewsHour - Nov 21 5:43 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.NO TRUST BETWEEN FRANCE AND SYRIA: FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER The Tocqueville Connection - Nov 22 1:03 AM
PARIS, Nov 22, 2006 (AFP) - The murder of Lebanese Minister Pierre Gemayel was an attempt to destabilise the country, French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy said Wednesday, making clear that Paris had no intention of reestablishing top level links with Syria.No trust between France and Syria: French FM Khaleej Times - Nov 22 1:46 AM
PARIS - The murder of Lebanese Minister Pierre Gemayel was an attempt to destabilise the country, French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy said on Wednesday, making clear that Paris had no intention of re-establishing top level links with Syria.Syria, Iraq restore full diplomatic ties Gulf Times - Nov 22 2:42 AM
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.Syria-US feud must not be at Iraq s cost Gulf Times - Nov 22 2:03 AM
BAGHDAD: Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki told the Syrian foreign minister yesterday that he was not prepared to let Iraq become a proxy battleground for Syria s differences with the US.Iraq Restores Diplomatic Relations with Syria NPR - Nov 21 2:29 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.Bush warns Syria, Iran after Lebanon killing Japan Today - Nov 21 10:05 PM
HONOLULU U.S. President George W Bush strongly condemned the assassination Tuesday of anti-Syrian cabinet minister and Christian leader Pierre Gemayel, and blasted Syria and Iran for trying to destabilize Lebanon.Anti-Syria minister dies in a hail of bullets The Scotsman - Nov 21 6:51 PM
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 - Nov 21 7:59 PM
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 3:50 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 ReynoldsJumblatt: Syria May Kill Ministers To Topple Gov't Israel National News - Nov 22 3:15 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Lebanese Druze leader Walid Jumblatt charged Wednesday that Syria was behind the assassination of an anti-Syrian minister Tuesday and warned that more killings may be on the horizon in order to bring down the government.Iraq 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 6:14 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 and Syria Resume Diplomatic Relations After Two Decades Bloomberg.com - Nov 21 6:02 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.Iraq to Restore Long-Severed Relations With Neighbor Syria Washington Post - Nov 20 6:50 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. Lebanon reeling from slaying of key foe of Syria Denver Post - Nov 21 10:13 PM
The assassination Tuesday of Pierre Gemayel, a son of Lebanon's most prominent Christian family and a leading opponent of Syria, threatens to intensify Lebanon's power struggle between the U.S.-allied government and Syrian-backed Hezbollah.Bush warns Syria, Iran after Lebanon killing IranMania.com - Nov 21 8:48 PM
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 - Nov 21 9:16 PM
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 3:56 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 3:03 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 3:25 AM
Syria-Iraq Resume Diplomatic Relations After 24 Years; 100 More Iraqis KilledSyria denounces assassination of Lebanese minister People's Daily - Nov 21 5:29 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 and Syria restore relations BBC News - Nov 21 12:18 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 3:18 PM
Syria agreed to restore an embassy in Baghdad after more than 20 years with no formal avenues of communication.Iraq, Syria Restore Diplomatic Relations Nasdaq - Nov 21 10:37 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 12:14 AM
Syria and Iraq restore complete diplomatic ties, after a break of more than 20 years.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.Lebanon's parliament majority leader accuses Syria of killing cabinet minister Gemayel People's Daily - Nov 21 5:14 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 6:14 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.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 Resume Diplomatic Relations San Francisco Chronicle - Nov 21 5:34 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... Gemayel reaction: 'The hands of Syria are all over the place' Times Online - Nov 21 9:47 AM
World leaders reacted swiftly this afternoon to condemn the assassination of the Lebanese Industry Minister, Pierre Gemayel, a critic of Syria who was shot in his car on the outskirts of Beirut: Saad Hariri , the son of the murdered Prime...Slaying dims chances of U.S. overture to Syria CNews - Nov 21 1:20 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 11:26 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 - Nov 21 7:49 PM
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, 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 - Nov 21 7:33 PM
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, Syria to restore diplomatic ties Boston Globe - Nov 21 12:44 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 6:16 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....Mourners pay tribute to slain Lebanon minister Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 22 3:13 PM
Hundreds of Lebanese mourners pressed on Wednesday to touch the coffin of minister Pierre Gemayel whose assassination, blamed by his allies on Syria, stoked fears of more killings and a surge in factional violence.Syria and Iraq restore ties after 24-year break Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 21 5:01 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.Syria, Iraq restore ties to combat militants The Star Online - Nov 21 8:03 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.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.Bush Denounces Assassination in Lebanon; Slams Iran, Syria WTEN Albany - Nov 21 10:59 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 restore ties after 26-year break Nine O'Clock - Nov 21 1:47 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.Syria condemns killing of Lebanese politician AlertNet - Nov 21 7:52 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds quote) DAMASCUS, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Syria condemned the assassination on Tuesday of Lebanese Industry Minister Pierre Gemayel. "Syria strongly condemns the killing," the official ... Iraq, Syria to restore diplomatic ties Boston Globe - Nov 21 12:44 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 weighs Iran's summit offer, restores relations with Syria Seattle Times - Nov 21 12:32 AM
Iraqi leaders said Monday they are seriously considering three-way summit talks with Iran and Syria, responding to an overture from Iran's...Iraq and Syria resume diplomatic ties Guardian Unlimited - Nov 21 3:35 AM
World: Baghdad and Syria agreed to restore full diplomatic relations after a 24-year break.Syria condemns blame 'charade' Middle East Online - Nov 21 9:53 AM
Embassy of Syria in Washington strongly rejects blame for killing of Lebanon s industry minister.FACTBOX-Iraq's turbulent ties with Syria AlertNet - Nov 21 6:07 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 ...