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Syria appears to be summit wild card 
AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 24 8:02 PM
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 - Nov 24 9:06 PM
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 - Nov 24 6:58 PM
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.Ford quizzed on Syria, Sudan NorthJersey.com - Nov 25 7:32 AM
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 sponsors of terrorism.Syria's absence in Iran may be nod to U.S. The Columbus Dispatch - Nov 25 4:46 AM
TEHRAN, Iran 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.Ford asked to disclose details about business in Syria, Sudan Lansing State Journal - Nov 25 5:32 AM
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 sponsors of terrorism. Ford said its operations in those countries are legal and not material to investors. The Securities and Exchange Commission, in a letter to Ford dated July 5 but not released until Friday by the Syria May Not Cooperate With Tribunal ABC News - Nov 24 7:15 PM
Syria Indicates It May Not Cooperate With a Tribunal to Prosecute Hariri KillersSyria May Not Cooperate With International Tribunal To Prosecute Suspects In Al-Hariri Killing Nasdaq - Nov 25 1:37 AM
(RTTNews) - Syria indicated it may not co-operate with the proposed international tribunal to prosecute those suspected of killing former Lebanese Prime Minister, Rafiq al-Hariri.*Syria May Not Cooperate With International Tribunal To Prosecute Suspects In Al-Hariri Killing Nasdaq - Nov 25 1:38 AM
(RTTNews) - Syria May Not Cooperate With International Tribunal To Prosecute Suspects in Al-Hariri Killing.U.N. tribunal plan irks Syria Deseret Morning News - Nov 24 11:40 PM
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 United Nations.SEC Asks Ford About Syria, Sudan Sales ABC News - Nov 24 2:12 PM
SEC Asks Ford to Disclose Details About Business in Syria, SudanSyria May Not Cooperate With Tribunal Probing Killing Of Lebanese Prime Minister Nasdaq - Nov 24 10:37 PM
(RTTNews) - Syria on Friday indicated that it might not cooperate with a planned international tribunal to prosecute the alleged killers of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, according AP. The ongoing investigation into killings of Lebanese Prime Minister and 22 others suggests the involvement of Syrian and Lebanese intelligence agencies.Lebanese defy Syria at Gemayel's funeral Tiscali - Nov 25 5:39 AM
BEIRUT (Reuters) - 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.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 ReynoldsSEC asks Ford to disclose details about business in Syria, Sudan The Canton Repository - Nov 25 3:03 AM
DETROIT (AP) - 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 te...Iran, 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.B92 - News - Globe - Syria may not cooperate with tribunal B92 - Nov 25 3:00 AM
NEW YORK -- Syria suggested it may not cooperate with an international tribunal to prosecute the killers of Lebanese PM Rafik Hariri.Syria May Not Cooperate With Tribunal CBS 3 Philadelphia - Nov 24 8:05 PM
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 SEC asks Ford about businesses in Syria, Sudan Japan Today - Nov 24 9:56 PM
NEW YORK The Securities and Exchange Commission has asked Ford Motor Co to explain its operations in Syria and Sudan, which the United States has put under economic sanctions as state sponsors of terrorism, SEC officials said Friday.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.Ford under pressure over Syria, Sudan business Mail and Guardian - Nov 24 10:53 PM
Federal regulators in the United States have pressed Ford for information about its business in Syria and Sudan, which are under economic sanctions or other controls for being state sponsors of terrorism.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 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.Syria appears to be summit wild card USA Today - Nov 24 8:14 PM
President Bush is due to meet Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in Jordan on Wednesday and Thursday, an unusual succession of trips that reflects U.S. determination to rally allies at a time when Washington is considering overhauling its Iraq policy.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.SEC wants Ford to provide data on Syria, Sudan business Los Angeles Times - Nov 25 12:03 AM
The carmaker says it is in compliance with laws restricting operations in the two countries.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.'Hizbullah Preparing for the Next War Israel National News - 2 hours, 0 minute ago
(IsraelNN.com) While Israel is still licking her wounds from the war in Lebanon, Syria and Iran have stepped up their weapons supply train to Hizbullah, Time Magazine reports.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.From Dialogue to Diabolical Payvand Iran News - Nov 25 9:53 AM
Acknowledging their failure in Iraq, the Bush-Blair team announced their readiness to have a dialogue with both Syria and Iran in order to seek their help in securing a broader Middle East peace settlement [i]. The tragic reality of their quagmire in Iraq was so acutely felt that it drove Blair to confession. In an interview with al-Jazeera, he acknowledged that Iraq was a disaster. In his bout 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.Dick Cheney Arrives In Riyadh To Discuss Middle East Issues Nasdaq - Nov 25 8:52 AM
(RTTNews) - Reports said Vice President Dick Cheney arrived in Saudi Arabia for talks with King Abdullah to discuss a new initiative for the Middle East. According to a Saudi adviser, Cheney and Abdullah would discuss the war in Iraq, Iran's influence in the region, Hamas in Gaza, status of Lebanese government and Syria.Charlie Rangel's Draft Obsession Sierra Times - Nov 25 10:16 AM
Some Democrat Party lawmakers claim the volunteer military may become dangerously stretched thin by events occuring in Iran, North Korea and Syria. They believe the answer to acquiring more troops is to reinstate the draft.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, ... Business briefs Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - Nov 25 1:51 AM
Stocks fall in light trading Carlyle may buy chip maker Ford in Syria raises eyebrowsSyria'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.Syrian parliament speaker terms Iran visit as fruitful Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 25 6:48 AM
Syria - Iran - Achievements Syrian Parliament Speaker Mahmud al-Abrash described on Saturday the results of his visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran as 'very fruitful'.Business Briefing: Nov. 25 The Morning Call - Nov 25 4:40 AM
SEC INVESTIGATING FORD IN SYRIA AND SUDANVenezuela 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.Saturday, November 25 CNN.com - 1 hour, 14 minutes ago
JERUSALEM (CNN) -- A total cease-fire in Gaza began at 6 a.m. local time Sunday (11 p.m. Saturday ET) after Israelis and Palestinian factions agreed on a proposal, authorities said Sunday.U.S., Iran vie to sway Iraq Baltimore Sun - Nov 25 12:30 AM
Bush, Cheney and leaders from Tehran planning summits 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. Iraq PM struggling ahead of Bush talks AP via Yahoo! News - 36 minutes ago
Iraq's Shiite prime minister, struggling to prevent sectarian violence from sending Iraq into full-fledged civil war, is facing strong criticism from top Shiite and Sunni Arab leaders alike as he prepares for a summit with President Bush next week.Rafik Hariri FOX6 WBRC-TV Birmingham - Nov 25 1:37 AM
Syria suggested Friday it may not cooperate with a planned international tribunal to prosecute the suspected killers of Lebanese Prime Minister because Damascus was not consulted on the plan, according to a letter circulated at the U.N.Iraq violence upsets plans for summit Albany Times Union - Nov 25 2:17 AM
Cheney makes advance trip to Saudi Arabia; Syria's silence puts 3-way meeting in doubtB92 - News - Comments - Syria may not cooperate with tribunal B92 - Nov 25 3:00 AM
There are no comments for this document. Violations, not integrity, central to Kosovo status solution Our responsibility is to make sure that we are present, both in terms of security and in terms of political presence in Kosovo, to make sure that whatever settlement is reached is adhered to by both sides, ...21 Shiites gunned down in front of families CNN.com - 29 minutes ago
Sunni gunmen stormed two Shiite homes in Diyala province overnight and slaughtered 21 men in front of their families, Diyala authorities said Saturday.Cheney returning to U.S. after talks with Saudis Reuters via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 1 minute ago
SHANNON (Reuters)- Vice President Dick Cheney met on Saturday with Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah, who expressed concern about the security situation in the Middle East, but neither side gave specifics about their discussions.Complaining it had not been consulted on plans to set up a special tribunal to try suspects in a string of political Al Jazeera - Nov 25 4:27 AM
, who was murdered in a massive car-bombing in Beirut, Syria said that the proposed international tribunal should not be set up until the UN probe finishes.Cabinet decision pushes Lebanon to danger point CNN.com - Nov 25 5:30 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) -- Lebanon's political crisis moved toward a new danger point Saturday as the U.S.-backed government approved an international tribunal for suspects in the 2005 assassination of former prime minister Rafik Hariri, despite warnings of mass protests by its opponent, Hezbollah.The council has authorised Annan to ratify the creation of the tribunal Aljazeera - Nov 25 12:33 AM
Syria has suggested it may not co-operate with a planned international tribunal to prosecute those suspected of killing Rafiq al-Hariri, a former Lebanese prime minister.Hotlinks Tiscali - Nov 25 5:41 AM
Bolton said it would be a "serious problem" if an investigation into Tuesday s assassination of Gemayel, a critic of Syria, found Damascus was involved.Crisis in Lebanon Reaches New Threshold Washington Post - Nov 25 5:47 PM
BEIRUT, Nov. 25 -- Lebanon's fragile government, defying warnings from Hezbollah, on Saturday approved an international tribunal to try suspects in the 2005 assassination of former prime minister Rafiq al-Hariri, an enormously symbolic step for a country paralyzed by division and anticipation.Lebanon: Tensions Rise As Government Prepares To Meet On Tribunal Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Nov 25 5:07 AM
Lebanon remains tense after this week's assassination of Industry Minister Pierre Gemayel, a critic of Syria's involvement in Lebanon. The Lebanese government headed by anti-Syrian Prime Minister Fuad Siniora is expected to hold a critical meeting later today to discuss a planned international court to try suspects in another high-profile political assassination -- the 2005 murder of ex-premier Lebanon's government backs U.N. tribunal AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 25 4:21 PM
The U.S.-backed government on Saturday approved an international tribunal for suspects in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, overriding the objections of Hezbollah amid a political crisis that threatens to spin Lebanon into violence.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.