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Syria appears to be summit wild card 
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Iran and the United States are playing a complicated diplomatic game, jockeying for influence in Iraq as violence there spirals out of control. But there is one major wild-card in dueling summits planned for coming days: Syria.Syria Balks at Hariri Tribunal New York Times - 38 minutes ago
Syria has protested to Secretary General Kofi Annan that it was not consulted before the Security Council authorized the creation of a tribunal to try whomever is accused of the assassination of the former Lebanese prime minister Rafik Hariri. In a Nov. 21 letter that was made public yesterday, Bashar Jaafari, the Syrian ambassador to the United Nations, argued that the tribunal should not be Syria may not cooperate with tribunal AP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 46 minutes ago
Syria suggested Friday it may not cooperate with a planned international tribunal to prosecute the suspected killers of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri because Damascus was not consulted on the plan, according to a letter circulated at the U.N.SEC asks Ford about Syria, Sudan AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 24 5:53 PM
Federal regulators have pressed Ford Motor Co. for information about its business in Syria and Sudan, which are under economic sanctions or other controls for being state sponsors of terrorism.Gemayel Killing Weakens Syria And Allies Forbes - Nov 24 1:26 PM
Syria is likely to suffer politically from the assassination of the Lebanese cabinet minister.Syria May Not Cooperate With Tribunal ABC News - 2 hours, 29 minutes ago
Syria Indicates It May Not Cooperate With a Tribunal to Prosecute Hariri KillersSEC Asks Ford About Syria, Sudan Sales ABC News - Nov 24 2:12 PM
SEC Asks Ford to Disclose Details About Business in Syria, SudanSEC asks ford about Syria, Sudan Sales AP via Yahoo! Finance - Nov 24 12:45 PM
Federal regulators are pressing Ford Motor Co. for information about its business in Syria and Sudan, which are under economic sanctions or other controls for being state sponsors of terrorism.Iraq and Syria begin shift BBC News - Nov 24 7:06 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 ReynoldsIran, Syria Working To Rearm Hezbollah - Report Nasdaq - Nov 24 5:07 PM
Smuggling weapons through Syria, Iran is in the process of rearming Hezbollah, according to reports by Saudi and Israeli intelligence sources that have been confirmed by western diplomats in Beirut, Time magazine reported on its Web site Friday.Syria May Not Cooperate With Tribunal WCCO Minneapolis/St. Paul - 1 hour, 44 minutes ago
Syria suggested Friday it may not cooperate with a planned international tribunal to prosecute the suspected killers of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri because Damascus was not consulted on the plan, according to a letter circulated at the U.N. Slideshow: War In The Middle East Syria: May Not Help In Probe Of Ex-Lebanon PM's Death Nasdaq - Nov 24 2:37 PM
UNITED NATIONS (AP)--Syria has indicated it might not cooperate with a tribunal to prosecute the suspected killers of former Lebanese prime minister Rafik Hariri, saying it was not officially consulted on the plan, a letter showed Friday.The Syria-Lebanon Connection NPR - Nov 24 6:43 AM
Historically, Syria has tried to influence events in Lebanon. But why? Theodore Kattouf, a former U.S. ambassador to Syria, explores the relationship between the two countries with Steve Inskeep.Lebanese defy Syria Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 23 5:25 PM
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.SEC asks Ford to detail ties with Sudan,Syria,Iran Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 24 10:10 AM
DETROIT, Nov 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday disclosed it asked Ford Motor Co. to detail its business ties to Syria, Iran and Sudan, three countries the U.S. government considers "terrorist- sponsoring states".Syria appears to be staying away from Tehran summit CNews - Nov 24 1:20 PM
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Iran and the United States are playing a complicated diplomatic game, jockeying for influence in Iraq as violence there spirals out of control, but there is one major wild-card in dueling summits planned for coming days: Syria.Syria hints at non-cooperation with Lebanon court AlertNet - Nov 24 11:25 AM
Source: Reuters By Irwin Arieff UNITED NATIONS, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Syria complained on Friday that it had not been consulted on plans for a special tribunal to try suspects in a string of political killings in ... SEC asks Ford to disclose details about business in Syria, Sudan WOOD TV 8 Grand Rapids - Nov 24 1:22 PM
DETROIT -- Federal regulators are pressing Ford Motor Co. for information about its business in Syria and Sudan, which are under economic sanctions or other controls for being state...ICTSI bags 10-year port deal in Syria INQ7 Business - Nov 24 11:42 AM
PORT operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) announced it had won a 10-year contract to manage and operate the container terminal at the Port of Tartous in southern Syria.Iran, Syria, And The U.S. Seek Common Ground On Iraq Payvand Iran News - Nov 24 9:07 AM
On November 22, Radio Farda's Niusha Boghrati interviewed Houchang Hassan Yari, a professor of international relations (military and strategic issues) at Canada's Royal Military College, about the prospects for engaging Iran and Syria in the search for ways to stabilize Iraq.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.Lebanese defy Syria Stuff - Nov 24 8:16 AM
BEIRUT: Tens of thousands of Lebanese paid tribute to assassinated Christian politician Pierre Gemayel, turning his funeral in central Beirut into a display of defiance towards Syria and its Hezbollah 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.RP firm wins concession to operate terminal in Syria ABS-CBNNEWS.com - Nov 24 1:18 AM
Philippine port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. said Friday it has signed a 10-year concession to operate a container terminal in Syria.Gemayel mourners show defiance against Syria Otago Daily Times - Nov 24 8:12 AM
Beirut: Tens of thousands of Lebanese paid tribute to assassinated Christian politician Pierre Gemayel yesterday, turning his funeral in central Beirut into a display of defiance towards Syria and its Hizbollah allies.ICTSI wins concession to operate terminal in Syria INQ7 Business - Nov 24 12:08 AM
PHILIPPINE port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc said Friday it has signed a 10-year concession to operate a container terminal in Syria.U.S. Must Act Against Syria To End Killings in Lebanon The New York Sun - Nov 23 11:37 PM
How many more deaths in Lebanon will it take before President Bush decides to put his diplomatic muscle where his mouth is? On Tuesday, another Lebanese opponent of Syria, Industry Minister Pierre Gemayel, was shot to death in his car, joining a long list of anti-Syrian patriots assassinated, crippled, or severely wounded by hit men in the past three years alone. Every time it has happened, the Lebanese funeral becomes rally against Syria Worcester Telegram & Gazette - Nov 24 1:44 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese flooded downtown Beirut yesterday 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.Slain leader mourned as 800,000 blast Syria Knoxville News Sentinel - Nov 23 9:42 PM
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.Crowds defy Syria at Gemayel funeral Gulf Times - Nov 23 11:28 PM
BEIRUT: Tens of thousands of Lebanese paid tribute to assassinated Christian politician Pierre Gemayel yesterday, turning his funeral in central Beirut into a display of defiance towards Syria and its Hezbollah allies.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. SEC queries Ford about sales in Syria, Sudan Houston Chronicle - Nov 24 3:12 PM
The motor company defends its business deals with the two countries, which are under economic sanctions. 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 - Nov 23 8:16 PM
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.Shia rage over Syria's critics Financial Times - Nov 24 6:27 PM
Lebanon's Shia Muslim community was fuming yesterday after Thursday's funeral of Pierre Gemayel, the murdered industry minister, turned into an anti-Syrian mass demonstration.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.Ford's ties to Iran questioned CNN Money - Nov 24 11:15 AM
SEC tells automaker to detail its business activities with Iran, Sudan and Syria, deemed 'terrorist-sponsoring states.'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.SEC asks Ford about Syria, Sudan Sharewatch - Nov 24 5:56 PM
Ford said its operations in those countries are legal and not material to investors.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, ... Syria's allies are the losers in Lebanon The Nation - Nov 24 9:09 AM
The assassination of Pierre Gemayel, a Lebanese Cabinet minister and scion of a ruling Christian Maronite family, in Beirut on Tuesday has sent shock waves through the country's establishment and is shaping the political feud raging throughout the country.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.Ford Asked to Disclose Ties to 'Terrorist-Sponsoring States' Fox News - Nov 24 12:43 PM
The SEC on Friday disclosed that has asked Ford to disclose details about its business relationships with Iran, Syria and Sudan.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.Hoekstra removes Syria from itinerary Lansing State Journal - Nov 24 1:17 AM
LUDINGTON - U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, is traveling to Jordan and Lebanon next week in an effort to better understand issues in the region.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.Ford asked about sanctioned areas Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Nov 24 6:32 PM
DETROIT - Federal regulators have pressed Ford Motor Co. for information about its business in Syria and Sudan, which are under economic sanctions or other controls for being state sponsors of terrorism. Ford said its operations in those countries are legal and not material to investors. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in a letter to Ford dated July 5 but not released until Friday Palestinians on Iraq-Syria border AlertNet - Nov 24 3:41 AM
Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees - 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 - Nov 23 7:19 PM
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.... Iran reportedly moving arms to Hezbollah UPI - 2 hours, 8 minutes ago
BEIRUT, Lebanon, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Weapons smuggled from Iran through Syria to Lebanon have rearmed Hezbollah, Time magazine reported Friday.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.View From Damascene House Arab News - Nov 24 4:14 PM
Talk to any connoisseur of Arab entertainment and you are likely to hear high praise for Syrian actors, directors and scriptwriters. You will hear that Syria produces the best sitcoms and the most entertaining serials for Arab television.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. Cloud of suspicion hangs over Damascus Bangkok Post - Nov 24 11:02 AM
Damascus _ Many in Lebanon have accused Syria of being behind the assassination of Christian politician Pierre Gemayel, but Damascus denies any hand in Tuesday's attack, which it says damaged its own interests.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.Anger meets woe on road to funeral Los Angeles Times - Nov 24 12:12 AM
Services for a Lebanese politician galvanize sentiment against Hezbollah and Syria.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 Peace talks in the midst of killing Hernando Today - Nov 24 6:02 PM
WASHINGTON -- President Bush's meeting in Jordan this week with Iraq's prime minister Nouri al-Maliki ought to be one for the books. How can the two of them cozy up toward Syria while it continues as a suspected sponsor of drive-by Lebanese assassinations?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.