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Iraq Study Group Weighs Overture to Iran and Syria 
New York Times - 2 hours, 11 minutes ago
A draft report on strategies for Iraq urges an aggressive regional diplomatic initiative that includes direct talks with Iran and Syria.Syria may want reward for helping Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 26 10:24 AM
As the U.S. debates whether to reach out to Syria for help in calming Iraq, some close to the Syrian regime say the country would be willing to help, but only if it got something valuable in return.Syria: 'A moderate country' WorldNetDaily - 1 hour, 12 minutes ago
But before anyone questioned his statements, Warren's Saddleback Church had recorded him as he strolled down a Damascus street explaining what a peaceful and tolerant place Syria really is.Report: Iraq Study Group recommends talks with Syria and Iran KTRE-TV East Texas - 2 minutes ago
WASHINGTON A bipartisan commission working on strategies for Iraq recommends aggressive regional diplomacy, including talks with Iran and Syria.Report: Iraq Study Group recommends talks with Syria and Iran WBAY Green Bay - 6 minutes ago
WASHINGTON A bipartisan commission working on strategies for Iraq recommends aggressive regional diplomacy, including talks with Iran and Syria. The New York Times reports...Syria would seek reward for helping to calm Iraq, some say Boston Herald - Nov 26 10:38 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria - As the U.S. debates whether to reach out to Syria for help in calming Iraq, some close to the Syrian regime say the country would be willing to help, but only if it got something valuable...Iran Set To Help US On Iraq But Denies Syria, Iraq Summit Nasdaq - Nov 26 10:52 AM
TEHRAN (AP)--Iran on Sunday said it was willing to help Washington calm the escalating sectarian violence in neighboring Iraq if the U.S. dropped its " bullying" policy toward the Islamic nation but denied that it had organized a summit in Tehran with Iraq's and Syria's leaders.Syria beats Hong Kong of China for top 12 at Asiad men's basketball People's Daily - Nov 26 5:20 PM
Syria beat Hong Kong, China 89-61 in Doha on Sunday to secure a place in top 12 at the 2006 Doha Asian Games men's basketball tournament.Draft report on Iraq suggests direct talks with Syria, Iran New Kerala - 38 minutes ago
New York, Nov 27: A draft report on US strategies for Iraq has suggested an aggressive regional diplomatic initiative that includes direct talks with Iran and Syria, but has set no timetables for a withdrawal of American forces from the country.SEC asks Ford about businesses in Syria drive.com.au - Nov 26 1:10 PM
The Securities and Exchange Commission has asked Ford 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.U.S. study group on Iraq weighs overture to Iran and Syria International Herald Tribune - 58 minutes ago
A draft report on U.S. strategies for Iraq urges an aggressive regional diplomatic initiative.Syria staying away from Tehran summit Sioux City Journal - Nov 25 10:35 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.Iran-Syria-Iraq tripartite meet not on agenda: Hosseini Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 26 1:03 AM
Iran - Syria - Iraq Foreign ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini denied reports in the international media that a meeting between the Iranian, Syrian and Iraqi president had been planned.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 U.S.building ties with Assad opponents in Syria International Herald Tribune - Nov 26 9:46 AM
For more than a year, U.S. officials have snubbed high-level contact with the Syrian government, exploring ways to support the opposition instead.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.Syria May Want Reward for Helping Iraq ABC News - Nov 26 10:46 AM
Syrian Regime Would Seek Something Valuable in Return for Helping to Calm Iraq, Some SayGemayel 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 KillersIran says it's set to help U.S. on Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 26 2:47 PM
Iran said Sunday it is willing to help Washington calm Iraq's escalating sectarian violence if the U.S. drops its "bullying" policy toward Tehran, but denied organizing a summit with the leaders of Iraq and Syria to discuss the troubles in its neighbor.Syria 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.New Senators: Bush Should Engage Mideast CBS News - 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
Senators-Elect Claire McCaskill, Sherrod Brown and Bob Corker appeared on Face The Nation and said that they are pleased President Bush is visiting the Mideast, but they hope he will also talk to Iran and Syria.US policy makers split on approach to Syria Boston Globe - Nov 26 12:53 AM
WASHINGTON -- Even as pressure mounts for the United States to work with the Syrian government, the White House and the State Department have been quietly building ties with Syrian dissidents, holding meetings in Washington and Damascus that some describe as a search for credible alternatives to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.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.A Tale of Two Assassinations The New York Sun - 21 minutes ago
Syria has no reason to kill him, a Lebanese colleague told me last week soon after the Beirut assassination of Pierre Gemayel topped the headlines. It is clear who has the incentive, he said.To make Syria look bad, "either Israel or America" committed the bloody deed. In addition to the Beirut shooting, an elaborate poisoning scheme in London which ended in the death of a former Russian spy, Bush Has Busy Foreign Policy Week Ahead of Him Fox News - Nov 26 10:11 AM
On eight day trip, first comes a meeting in Estonia with NATO allies, and then Bush heads to Jordan for talks with Iraq's prime minister, where Syria and Iran are sure to come up.Syria to revive historic Hijaz railway link AME Info - Nov 26 5:05 AM
The rail link is set to enhance trade and business relations between the Levant and the Gulf region.Iran says it's ready to help Washington in Iraq; denies organizing summit CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Nov 26 6:24 PM
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran said it is willing to help Washington calm Iraq's escalating sectarian violence, if the United States drops its "bullying" policy toward Tehran, but denied organizing a summit with the leaders of Iraq and Syria to discuss the troubles in its neighbouring country.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 ... C.D.Welch IV With Nadia Bilbassy of Al Arabiya TV Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 42 minutes ago
C. David Welch, Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs QUESTION: We heard from many U.S. officials yesterday, all implicating Syria and Iran in the murder, do you accuse Syria directly of its involvement in the assassination?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...Bush, Maliki Offer a Tale Of Two Revolts The New York Sun - 21 minutes ago
WASHINGTON As President Bush prepares to meet Wednesday with Prime Minister Maliki of Iraq, both leaders are facing different kinds of revolts at home from their own parties. On CBS News, Senator-elect Corker, a Republican, stressed that America had to "talk to all players in the region," pointing to Iran and Syria. Mr. Bush and Secretary of State Rice thus far have resisted the chorus of 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 says it's set to help US on Iraq IranMania.com - 1 hour, 9 minutes ago
LONDON, November 27 (IranMania) - Iran said it is willing to help Washington calm Iraq's escalating sectarian violence if the US drops its "bullying" policy toward Tehran, but denied organizing a summit with the leaders of Iraq and Syria to discuss the troubles in its neighbor, The Associated Press reported.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.Basketball trio make top 12 at Asian Games People's Daily - Nov 26 5:20 PM
Syria beat Hong Kong of China 89-61 on Sunday to lead three teams advancing into top 12 at the 2006 Doha Asian Games men's basketball tournament.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.The assassination in Lebanon should not derail dialogue Financial Times - Nov 26 11:22 AM
The assassination of Lebanese industry minister Pierre Gemayel last Tuesday sent shockwaves through the Middle East. It seemed to run counter to the growing momentum for diplomacy and co-operation that had seen Syrian ministers in Baghdad, the Iraqi president preparing to go to Tehran and calls in London and Washington for a change of course toward more constructive engagement with Syria and 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.Sunday, November 26, 2006 Park Rapids Enterprise - Nov 26 10:11 AM
Could Syria help calm Iraq? As the U.S. debates whether to reach out to Damascus, some close to the Syrian regime say the country would be willing to help -- but only if it got something valuable in return.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.IDF officials: Mines in Lebanon could have been laid by Syria, Hezbollah Haaretz Daily - Nov 26 6:17 AM
Israel Defense Forces officials expressed skepticism that mines discovered in Lebanon were laid by Israel. A United Nations agency reported Saturday that the IDF laid mines in Lebanon during this summer's war with Hezbollah.Iran ready to help US in Iraq - if troops withdraw The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 26 12:48 PM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Sunday Iran was ready to help the United States and Britain in Iraq but only if they pledged to change their attitude and withdraw their troops. The remark comes amid growing calls for Washington to engage Iraq's neighbors, Iran and Syria, to help prevent Iraq plunging into civil war.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.The Iranian president (L) and Iraqi president (R) met in Tehran earlier this month Aljazeera - Nov 26 5:03 AM
Iran has denied reports that it was trying to organise a summit that would bring together its president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and the leaders of Iraq and 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 Sunday, November 26 CNN.com - 13 minutes ago
TEHRAN (CNN) -- An Iranian military plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Tehran early Monday, state-run IRINN television reported, killing 38 servicemen.Lawmakers lose patience with Iraq gov't AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 28 minutes ago
Congressional leaders displayed eroding patience in the Iraqi government on Sunday, adding pressure on President Bush and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to find a faster path to peace when they meet this week.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.Bush set for burst of talks with allies AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 26 6:32 PM
President Bush reaches out to allies this week for help in quelling violence in Iraq and Afghanistan, in a burst of diplomacy from a Baltic summit of NATO partners to Mideast talks with Iraq's prime minister.Chilling Echo for Lebanon, Mirror of Regional Tension New York Times - Nov 26 6:33 PM
Lebanon?s seeming slide toward civil conflict is a flashpoint for tensions in the Middle East.Iran offers U.S. tentative help on Iraq India Daily - Nov 26 8:08 AM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Sunday he would help the United States calm Iraq if Washington changes what he described as its "bullying" policy toward Iran. But the Islamic Republic denied reports that it was trying to organize a summit bringing together Ahmadinejad and the leaders of Iraq and Syria.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.Stability in the region Khaleej Times - Nov 26 1:29 AM
US President George W. Bush appears sceptical of what his adversaries Iran and Syria are willing to do. However, Vice President Dick Cheney made a brief visit to Saudi Arabia on Saturday to discuss security in the Middle East.Possible civil war in Lebanon? Al Jazeera - Nov 26 1:42 AM
A new and bloodier Lebanese civil war is looming. The killing of Lebanon s Industry Minister Pierre Gemayel by unknown assailants last week brought the country, bordered on the west by the Mediterranean Sea, on the north and east by Syria and on the south by Israel, one step closer to civil war.Anti-Syria Protests Erupt in Lebanon ABC News - Nov 23 5:41 AM
Funeral for Slain Lebanese Minister Turns Into Anti-Syria DemonstrationHezbollah vows Lebanon street protests AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 26 2:31 PM
A top Hezbollah official said Sunday that the militant Shiite Muslim group will press ahead with threatened street protests and other peaceful means seeking to topple Lebanon's Western-backed government and will stage its actions without warning.Mourners 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....Three civil wars loom, says Jordan's king Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 26 3:15 PM
The Middle East is on the verge of three civil wars -- in Iraq, Palestinian territories and Lebanon -- unless strong action is taken urgently by the international community, Jordan's King Abdullah warned on Sunday.2.9 Million Internet Users By 2008 RedNova - Nov 26 10:09 AM
According to El-Khabar newspaper (November 21, 2006), Mr. Sherif Iskander, Google's Business Manager for the Middle East and North Africa, forecasts the total number of the Internet users in Syria to increase from current 1.5 million users to 2.9 million users by 2008. Mr.Iraq PM struggling ahead of Bush talks USA Today - Nov 26 2:29 PM
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.Jordan's king warns of civil wars BBC News - 4 minutes ago
King Abdullah of Jordan says the Middle East risks three civil wars if the international community does not act.Iraqi president to hold talks in Tehran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 26 12:18 PM
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is expected to hold talks in Iran on Monday amid growing calls for Washington to engage Tehran in dialogue to help stop Iraq sliding into civil war.Iraq declares war on petroleum smuggling AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 26 1:10 PM
Smugglers were loading gasoline on a ship at an illegal port in southern Iraq when police surprised them with a raid that ended with five smugglers and two policemen dead.Saturday, November 25 CNN.com - Nov 26 12:16 PM
TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) -- Unable to leave Baghdad amid tight security, Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is expected to fly to Tehran on Monday to meet with his Iranian counterpart, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iranian news agencies reported Sunday.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.Iran offers U.S. tentative help on Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 26 6:45 AM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Sunday he would help the United States calm Iraq if Washington changes what he described as its "bullying" policy toward Iran.Calls for calm as crowd stones Iraq PM Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 26 9:30 AM
The motorcade of Iraq's prime minister was pelted with stones on Sunday by fellow Shi'ites in a Baghdad slum when he paid respects to some of the 200 who died there last week in the deadliest attack since the U.S. invasion.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.Iran says will help U.S. if it quits Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 26 6:45 AM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Sunday Iran was ready to help the United States and Britain in Iraq but only if they pledged to change their attitude and withdraw their troops.Jordan Fears Three Middle East Civil Wars Washington Post - Nov 26 9:32 AM
Jordan's King Abdullah, who will host President Bush this week during emergency talks on Iraq, said yesterday that the Middle East faces the prospect of three simultaneous civil wars erupting. 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.