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Tens of thousands of Lebanese paid tribute to assassinated Christian politician Pierre Gemayel on Thursday, turning his funeral in central Beirut into a display of defiance towards Syria and its Hezbollah allies.Anti-Syria protests erupt in Lebanon AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 23 8:34 AM
Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese turned the funeral Thursday for a slain Christian government minister into a massive demonstration of anger against Syria and its allies.Lebanon leaders lash out at Syria after funeral AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 23 6:49 AM
Leaders of Lebanon's pro-Western governing coalition have lashed out at neighbouring Syria in fiery addresses to huge crowds gathered for the funeral of slain anti-Damascus minister Pierre Gemayel.Anti-Syria Protests Mark Lebanese Leader's Funeral NPR - Nov 23 4:36 PM
Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese paid tribute to assassinated Christian politician Pierre Gemayel. The protests turned his funeral in central Beirut Thursday into a display of defiance towards Syria and its Hezbollah allies.Slain leader mourned as 800,000 blast Syria Knoxville News Sentinel - 2 minutes ago
BEIRUT - Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese flooded downtown Beirut on Thursday to mourn a slain Christian politician and vent anger at Syria, gearing up for a potentially explosive fight over power with the Shiite Muslim group Hezbollah and other allies of Damascus.Anti-Syria Protests Erupt in Lebanon ABC News - Nov 23 5:41 AM
Funeral for Slain Lebanese Minister Turns Into Anti-Syria DemonstrationMourners join call for anti-Syria revolution Times Online - Nov 23 3:17 PM
The funeral of Pierre Gemayel, the murdered Christian minister, in Beirut yesterday was attended by more than 800,000 people and became a demonstration of defiance against Syria and Hezbollah, its Lebanese ally....In Lebanon, mourners vent anger at Syria Baltimore Sun - Nov 23 10:12 AM
Funeral for slain Christian minister becomes protest drawing 800,000 Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese flooded downtown Beirut today to mourn a slain Christian politician and direct anger at Syria, gearing up for a potentially explosive fight over power with the Shiite Muslim group Hezbollah and other allies of Damascus. 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 leaders lash out at 'meddling' Syria The Star - 1 hour, 28 minutes ago
Beirut - Leaders of Lebanon's pro-Western governing coalition have come down hard on neighbouring Syria in fiery addresses to huge crowds gathered for the funeral of slain anti-Damascus minister Pierre Gemayel.Angry Crowds Turn Assassinated Lebanese Leader's Funeral Into Anti-Syria Rally Nasdaq - Nov 23 9:22 AM
(RTTNews) - The funeral of the assassinated Lebanese minister, Pierre Gemayel, was attended by hundreds and thousands of Lebanese people on Thursday, who later turned the funeral ceremony into an anti-Syria rally.Anti-Syria Protests Erupt in Lebanon phillyburbs.com - Nov 23 5:49 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Allies of a slain Christian government minister turned his funeral into a powerful demonstration of anger against Syria on Thursday as hundreds of thousands jammed downtown Beirut to pay their respects.Gemayel, Syria, Israel and the war in Iraq Gulf News - Nov 23 12:34 PM
There are two main theories about who killed Pierre Gemayel in Beirut on Tuesday - one points the finger of blame at Syria, the other at Syria's enemies.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 ready to work on Lebanon pullout Tiscali - Nov 23 11:54 AM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria says it is ready to work with the United Nations to implement a Security Council resolution requiring Syrian troops to leave Lebanon.Lebanese crowds defy Syria at Gemayel's funeral SABC News - Nov 23 10:28 AM
Tens of thousands of Lebanese paid tribute to Pierre Gemayel, the assassinated Christian politician, today, turning his funeral in central Beirut into a display of defiance towards Syria and its Hizbollah allies.Anti-Syria Protests Erupt In Lebanon CBS 2 Los Angeles - Nov 23 7:38 AM
Allies of a slain Christian government minister turned his funeral into a powerful demonstration of anger against Syria on Thursday as hundreds of thousands jammed downtown Beirut to pay their respects. Slideshow: War In The Middle East Lebanese crowds defy Syria at Gemayel's funeral The Star Online - Nov 23 6:17 AM
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Lebanese choked downtown Beirut to pay tribute to assassinated Christian leader Pierre Gemayel on Thursday, turning his funeral into a display of mass defiance towards Syria and its Hezbollah allies.Lebanese Crowds Defy Syria at Gemayel's Funeral WOAI - Nov 23 8:01 AM
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Lebanese choked downtown Beirut to pay tribute to assassinated Christian leader Pierre Gemayel on Thursday, turning his funeral into a show of defiance against Syria and its Hezbollah allies.Beirut Throngs Mourn Slain Minister and Revile Syria New York Times - Nov 23 5:18 PM
Hundreds of thousands of people poured into the center of Lebanon on Thursday for the funeral of the government minister slain Tuesday, Pierre Gemayel.Syria says Beirut killing being exploited Khaleej Times - Nov 23 7:31 AM
DAMASCUS - Syria on Thursday strongly condemned the murder of Lebanon s industry minister -- blamed by mourners on Damascus -- and accused unnamed people of exploiting the crime for personal ends .ANALYSIS-Syria expects foes to tar it over Gemayel killing AlertNet - Nov 23 3:53 AM
Source: Reuters By Alistair Lyon, Special Correspondent DAMASCUS, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Many in Lebanon have accused Syria of being behind the assassination of Christian politician Pierre Gemayel, but Damascus denies ... Syria sends US a bloody signal The Manila Times - Nov 23 6:39 AM
Syria and Iran know how badly the United States wants their cooperation to stabilize Iraq, and they re setting a high price. Part of that price was made brazenly clear in Beirut on Tuesday where a key anti-Syrian cabinet minister, Pierre Gemayel, was shot dead in broad daylight.The funeral concluded with Lebanon's leaders lashing out at Syria The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 23 7:39 AM
The funeral of slain minister Pierre Gemayel concluded with the leaders of Lebanon's governing coalition lashing out at neighboring Syria Thursday in fiery addresses to huge crowds gathered for the accompaniment of former president Amin Gemayel s son. After paying their respects to the latest victim of an assassin s bullet in Lebanon.Lebanon lashes out at Syria iafrica.com - Nov 23 5:53 AM
Leaders of Lebanon's governing pro-Western coalition lashed out at neighbouring Syria on Thursday in fiery addresses to huge crowds gathered for the funeral of slain anti-Damascus minister Pierre Gemayel. At Lebanese Funeral, a Show of Force Against Syria Washington Post - Nov 23 2:05 PM
BEIRUT, Nov. 23 -- Allies of a slain Lebanese Christian cabinet minister transformed his funeral into protest, pulpit and show of force Thursday, as tens of thousands surged into downtown Beirut to vent their anger against a Syrian government they blamed for his assassination and to press demands at... Funeral for Lebanese minister turns into anti-Syria rally CNN.com - Nov 23 1:26 PM
Hundreds of thousands packed Martyrs Square in Beirut on Thursday to honor slain Lebanese Industry Minister Pierre Gemayel, cheering speeches by his supporters who turned the funeral into a show of defiance against Hezbollah and its Syrian backers.Syria under fire at funeral Independent Online - Nov 23 7:05 AM
Sunni leader Saad Hariri, speaking from behind a bullet-proof glass screen, has lashed out at Syria for meddling in Lebanese affairs.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.Iraq and Syria renew diplomatic links ITV.com - Nov 23 3:17 AM
Iraq and Syria are restoring full diplomatic relations after a break of nearly a quarter of a century. (Pic: Reuters) Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem, making the first visit by a Syrian minister to Iraq since the US-led invasion in 2003, signed the agreement with his Iraqi counterpart Hoshiyar Zebari.Italy's Prodi urges talks with Syria AlertNet - Nov 23 12:23 AM
Source: Reuters PARIS, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi said in a newspaper interview published on Thursday it was necessary to talk to Syria to solve the problems in Lebanon. On Tuesday, ... Leaders lash out at Syria Gulf News - Nov 23 6:00 AM
Beirut: Lebanon's leaders lashed out at Syria on Thursday as tens of thousands of people gathered for the funeral of anti-Syrian minister Pierre Gemayel.Venezuela Praises Syria Israel National News - Nov 23 7:15 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Venezuela continued to strengthen its alliance with Iran and Syria Thursday as the Venezuelan ambassador praised the "victory of the resistance in Lebanon, Palestine and Iraq" as a victory for Venezuela.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-11-23 13:27 GMT: Lebanon leaders lash out at Syria after funeral Interactive Investor - Nov 23 5:43 AM
BEIRUT (AFX) - Leaders of Lebanon's governing pro-Western coalition lashed out at neighbouring Syria in fiery addresses to huge crowds gathered for the funeral of slain anti-Damascus minister Pierre Gemayel.Gemayel funeral turns into anti-Syria show of strength Al Bawaba - Nov 23 2:01 AM
Mourners carried the coffin of Christian minister Pierre Gemayel to a cortege heading on Thursday for his funeral which tens of thousands of Lebanese turned into an anti-Syria show of strength. Sunni, Druze and Christian leaders have accused Damascus of killing Gemayel.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.Assassination increases tensions with Syria,Iran IranMania.com - Nov 22 10:33 PM
LONDON, November 23 (IranMania) - US President Bush blasted Syria and Iran 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, The Washington Post reported.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.Lebanese pay respects to slain leader USA Today - 2 hours, 24 minutes ago
Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese flooded downtown Beirut on Thursday to mourn a slain Christian politician and vent anger at Syria, gearing up for a potentially explosive fight for power with Damascus' allies led by the Shiite Muslim group Hezbollah.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.WP: U.S. blasts Syria, Iran after assassination MSNBC - Nov 21 11:22 PM
President Bush blasted Syria and Iran on Tuesday 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. 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.Tanganyika Reports Seismic and Drilling Results Point to Potentially Significant Increase in Oil Resource in Syria [Press Release] CCNMatthews via Yahoo! Finance - Nov 22 11:00 PM
CALGARY, ALBERTA-- - Tanganyika Oil Company Ltd. is pleased to report that it has commissioned a new reserves analysis based on the results of drilling, 3D seismic and steam stimulation at the Oudeh and Tishrine fields in Syria.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.Iran trumpets summit with Syria, Iraq The Buffalo News - Nov 23 6:10 AM
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran on Wednesday touted its upcoming weekend summit with the Iraqi and Syrian presidents, moving to secure a larger role in the region just as President Bush prepares to head to the Mideast for meetings on reducing American involvement 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.Iran eyes its summit with Iraq, Syria Boston Globe - Nov 23 12:59 AM
TEHRAN -- Iran yesterday touted its weekend summit with the Iraqi and Syrian presidents, scheduled only days before President Bush holds a summit of his own with Iraq's prime minister. With the United States looking for a way out of Iraq, Tehran is aiming to secure a larger role in the region.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.Mark Levine: Who Killed Pierre Gemayel? HuffingtonPost - Nov 23 4:18 PM
In the wake of the latest political assassination to rock Lebanon--this week's shooting of Pierre Gemayel, a scion of one of Lebanon's foremost Maronite political families--suspicion was fallen on the Syrians, and perhaps Hezbollah as the most likely culprits. There is some logic to this view, given Syria's likely involvement in the assassination in February 2005 of Prime Minister Rafiq Lebanon mourners vent anger at pro-Syrian president AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 23 3:18 AM
Angry slogans against Syria's Lebanese allies rang out from central Beirut as tens of thousands of mourners gathered for the funeral of the latest Damascus opponent to be murdered.Highlights from the world's press CNN.com - Nov 23 3:41 AM
The New York Times says while it may be too early to know who ordered this week's assassination of Lebanese cabinet minister Pierre Gemayel, there are many reasons to suspect Syria.Lebanese Crowds Defy Syria at Gemayel's Funeral Fox 6 News San Diego - Nov 23 8:12 AM
Thousands crowded downtown Beirut to pay tribute to assassinated Christian leader Pierre Gemayel.Huge crowds gather for funeral of slain Lebanon minister AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 23 3:53 AM
The centre of Beirut was a sea of red and white flags as Lebanon put on a show of patriotism for the funeral of the latest outspoken opponent of neighbouring Syria to be assassinated.Tension grows in Lebanon over slaying of a Syria foe Boston Globe - Nov 23 1:00 AM
BIKFAYA, Lebanon -- Mourners wept and showered rice yesterday on the coffin of a slain government minister who opposed Syrian influence in this divided nation, as his supporters mobilized for a massive show of force at his funeral in the capital, Beirut.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.Iran pushes summit with Iraq, Syria The Columbus Dispatch - Nov 23 4:13 AM
TEHRAN, Iran Iran touted its weekend summit with the Iraqi and Syrian presidents yesterday, moving to secure a larger role in the region just as President Bush prepares to hold meetings in the Middle East on reducing U.S. involvement in Iraq.Thousands of Lebanese mourn Gemayel Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 23 3:02 AM
Mourners carried the coffin of Christian leader Pierre Gemayel to a cortege heading on Thursday for his funeral which tens of thousands of Lebanese will turn into a show of strength against Syria and its Hezbollah allies.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.Iran to hold summit with Iraq and Syria Contra Costa Times - Nov 23 3:14 AM
Iran on Wednesday touted its weekend summit with the Iraqi and Syrian presidents, scheduled only days before President Bush holds a summit of his own with Iraq's prime minister. With the United States looking for a way out of Iraq, Tehran is aiming to secure a larger role in the region.