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Talks With Syria Are Not Enough, Says Policy Expert 
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(CNSNews.com) - The Iraq Study Group, the bilateral panel charged with investigating policy options toward Iraq, is believed to favor talks with Syria - as well as with Iran - but some experts say the Syrian government may provide little if any help.Iraq Recommendations: Diplomacy with Iran, Syria NPR - Nov 27 1:40 PM
A draft of the report from the Iraq Study Group recommends direct diplomacy with Iran and Syria, according to officials who've seen the document. New York Times reporter David Sanger says the Bush administration will want to show Iran and Syria how their involvement will be in their best interest.Iraq Recommendations: Diplomacy with Iran, Syria NPR - Nov 27 1:19 PM
Day to Day , November 27, 2006 · A draft of the report from the Iraq Study Group recommends direct diplomacy with Iran and Syria, according to officials who've seen the document.Burns denounces Syria's terrorist activities NDTV - 49 minutes ago
Undersecretary of State Nicholas Burns said Washington's problem with Syria is not a lack of communication between the two governments, but Syria's habit of dabbling in terrorist activities throughout the Middle East.Iraq Study Group Weighs Overture to Iran and Syria New York Times - Nov 26 7:23 PM
A draft report on strategies for Iraq urges an aggressive regional diplomatic initiative that includes direct talks with Iran and Syria.Lebanese minister's assassination renew Syria diplomatic ties issue ArabicNews.com - Nov 27 5:51 PM
Lebanon's Prime Minister Fouad Siniora called on German Chancellor Angela Merkel to press Syria on establishing official diplomatic relations, a German government press release said Saturday following a phone conversation between the two leaders on Friday evening.Panel to urge U.S. talks with Syria, Iran: report Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 26 10:11 PM
A draft report prepared for an influential panel considering U.S. alternatives for Iraq urges direct talks with Iran and Syria, but sets no schedule for troop withdrawal, The New York Times reported on Monday.Carter for direct United States talks with Iran, Syria over Iraq New Kerala - 9 minutes ago
Washington, Nov 27: Asking the Bush administration "not to give up" on the peace process in Iraq, former US President Jimmy Carter today said he was in favour of direct talks with Iran and Syria over the war-ravaged country.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.Young: Little Doubt Syria Is Responsible for Gemayel s Assassination Foreign Relations - Nov 27 2:23 PM
Michael Young, opinion editor for Lebanon s Daily Star newspaper and a well-known observer of Lebanese affairs, says he has little doubt the recent assassination of Christian leader Pierre Gemayel and other high-profile killings in the country were carried out by Syria and its Lebanese allies.Report suggests U.S. talk with Iran, Syria / Iraq Study Group's draft gives no time for U.S. withdrawal San Francisco Chronicle - Nov 27 3:49 AM
A draft report on strategies for Iraq, which will be debated here by a bipartisan commission beginning today, urges an aggressive regional diplomatic initiative that includes direct talks with Iran and Syria, but sets no timetables for a military withdrawal,... Report: Iraq Study Group Recommends Talks With Syria And Iran WCSH 6 Portland - Nov 27 8:39 AM
A bipartisan commission working on strategies for Iraq recommends aggressive regional diplomacy, including talks with Iran and Syria.White House Resists Calls to Engage Iran and Syria New York Times - Nov 27 5:38 PM
As they try to arrest the downward spiral in Iraq and Lebanon, President Bush and his top diplomats appear intent on their strategy of talking only to Arab friends.Report: Iraq Study Group recommends talks with Syria and Iran WTOL 11 Toledo - Nov 27 12:30 PM
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 Awaits Help From M'sian Companies To Develop Industrial Zone Bernama - Nov 27 1:49 AM
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Syria is still waiting for Malaysian companies to help it set up an industrial park, says Malaysia-Syria Business Council (Syria) chairman, M. Said Hafez.Panel urges talks with Iran, Syria Sun-Sentinel - Nov 27 12:05 AM
WASHINGTON · A draft report on strategies for Iraq, which will be debated by a bipartisan commission beginning today, urges an aggressive regional diplomatic initiative that includes direct talks with Iran and Syria, but sets no timetables for a military withdrawal, according to officials who have seen all or parts of the document.Syria wants Iranian gas via Turkey:Turkish official Khaleej Times - Nov 27 2:59 AM
ANKARA - Turkey s Energy Ministry has received a letter from Syria expressing interest in receiving Iranian natural gas via Turkish pipelines, it said on Monday.Iran/Syria Haaretz Daily - Nov 27 6:08 AM
The NYT main headline this morning comes as no surprise to anyone: A draft report on strategies for Iraq, which will be debated here by a bipartisan commission beginning Monday, urges an aggressive regional diplomatic initiative that includes direct talks with Iran and Syria but sets no timetables for a military withdrawal, according to officials who have seen all or parts of the document.Turkey: PM To Visit Iran, Syria India Daily - Nov 27 8:30 AM
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Iran and Syria soon to discuss Iraq, Lebanon and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Naharnet reported Nov. 27. Erdogan said he will travel to Tehran, Iran, on Dec. 3, and will go to Syria soon after.Report: Panel to Urge U.S. Talks with Syria, Iran Fox 6 News San Diego - Nov 27 5:25 AM
The bipartisan commission, known as the Iraq Study Group, is likely to accept the report's diplomatic recommendations for U.S. dialogue with Iraq's neighbors, Iran and Syria.Turkish Premier Plans Iran, Syria Visits Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Nov 27 1:47 AM
November 27, 2006 -- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said he will visit Iran and Syria to discuss Iraq, Lebanon, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.SEC asks Ford to disclose details about operations in Syria, Sudan Deseret Morning News - Nov 26 11:53 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.Report: Iraq Study Group recommends talks with Syria and Iran WRIC 8 News Richmond - Nov 27 5:23 AM
WASHINGTON A bipartisan commission working on strategies for Iraq recommends aggressive regional diplomacy, including talks with Iran and Syria. The New York Times...Panel to urge US talks with Syria, Iran, Times says AlertNet - Nov 26 10:18 PM
Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, Nov 27 (Reuters) - A draft report prepared for an influential panel considering U.S. alternatives for Iraq urges direct talks with Iran and Syria, but sets no schedule for troop withdrawal ... Syria: 'A moderate country' WorldNet Daily - Nov 26 8:35 PM
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.Syria would seek reward for helping to calm Iraq, some say Boston Herald - Nov 26 10:35 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...Syria, Iraq A landmark change Monday Morning - Nov 27 1:18 AM
The visit, and the restoration of diplomatic relations, comes amid mounting calls for President George W. Bush to open talks with Syria and Iran as his Administration considers a change of course in Iraq. There are reports that Syria has agreed not to oppose the presence of American and coalition troops in Iraq as long as the Baghdad government needs them.Draft report on Iraq suggests direct talks with Syria, Iran New Kerala - Nov 26 9:03 PM
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.Iran Set To Help US On Iraq But Denies Syria, Iraq Summit Nasdaq - Nov 26 10:59 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 5:11 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.Bush Asking Arab Friends for Iraq Help New York Times - 2 hours, 50 minutes ago
President Bush and his top diplomats seem intent on talking only to Arab friends, shutting the door to Iran and Syria.Iraq Study Group draft backs diplomacy with Iran and Syria International Herald Tribune - Nov 27 5:47 AM
The draft report, set to be discussed by commission members starting Monday, urges aggressive regional diplomacy but sets no timetables for U.S. military withdrawal.Crime Scene Investigation - Beirut Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! News - Nov 27 4:00 PM
Mideast: Lebanon has approved a tribunal to look into the assassination of its former prime minister. But you don't have to be Hercule Poirot to connect the trail of dots, and bodies, leading to Syria and Iran.SEC asks Ford about businesses in Syria drive.com.au - Nov 26 1:05 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.Syria exhibition from tomorrow Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 15 minutes ago
FUJAIRAH The third exhibition of Syrian products will be inaugurated tomorrow at the Fujairah Exhibitions Centre. It will be organised by the Fujairah Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in cooperation with Rama Company for exhibitions and international markets.UN body: Israel annexation of Syria's Golan is null and void ArabicNews.com - Nov 27 5:52 PM
Meeting in Geneva, the 47-member body in a resolution on human rights in the occupied Golan Heights, Council members by a vote of 32 to 14 with one country abstaining criticized Israel's 1981 annexation of the area and declared "null and void" any attempts to impose Israeli laws and jurisdiction.Iraq intrigue tracks Bush to Europe, Mideast AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 27 10:00 AM
President George W. Bush headed for Europe and the Middle East, pursued by reports a high-level commission on Iraq may urge a climbdown on his refusal to open talks with Syria and Iran.U.S. study group on Iraq weighs overture to Iran and Syria International Herald Tribune - Nov 26 8:48 PM
A draft report on U.S. strategies for Iraq urges an aggressive regional diplomatic initiative.Iran-Syria-Iraq tripartite meet not on agenda: Hosseini Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 26 1:06 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.Germany gets access to jailed man in Syria AlertNet - Nov 27 11:48 AM
Source: Reuters BERLIN, Nov 27 (Reuters) - A German embassy official in Damascus has obtained access to a German man who is being held in a Syrian jail after the CIA handed him over, a German foreign ministry ... Warren s visit to Syria buffeted by government s PR blast BPNews.net - Nov 27 2:37 PM
REVISED on Nov. 27, 2006 to correct attribution in paragraph 10 and replace a paraphrased statement with the quote in paragraph 18.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.US panel on Iraq to urge aggressive regional diplomacy: report AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 27 5:27 AM
A bipartisan panel studying US strategic options in Iraq is expected to urge an aggressive regional diplomatic initiative that includes direct talks with Iran and Syria but sets no timetable for a military withdrawal, The New York Times reported.Iraq strategy includes talks with Iran, Syria, report says Orange County Register - Nov 27 3:17 AM
The draft, which urges an aggressive regional diplomatic initiative, will be debated by a bipartisan commission today.US panel on Iraq to urge aggressive regional diplomacy AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 27 2:51 AM
A bipartisan panel studying US strategic options in Iraq is expected to urge an aggressive regional diplomatic initiative that includes direct talks with Iran and Syria but sets no timetable for a military withdrawal, a newspaper has reported.Iran & Syria said to be on Iraq Study Group's agenda USA Today - Nov 27 2:21 AM
As the 10-member, high-profile Iraq Study Group today begins its final deliberations on what to recommend be done about U.S. policy in Iraq, there's much speculation about just what it will suggest to President Bush. The New York Times this... U.S.building ties with Assad opponents in Syria International Herald Tribune - Nov 26 9:47 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 Balks at Hariri Tribunal New York Times - Nov 24 9:11 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 Ex-Saddam Deputy Urges Rejecting Talks Los Angeles Times - Nov 27 10:28 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria -- A former top deputy to Saddam Hussein has urged followers in a letter to turn down proposals for reconciliation talks with the United States or the Iraqi government, according to former Baath party members outside Iraq familiar with the letter.Iran is second home for Iraq, Syria presidents ArabicNews.com - Nov 27 5:52 PM
Iran is second home for both Iraqi President Jalal Talabani and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Mohammad Ali Hosseini said yesterday.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.No limit for boosting ties with Damascus - IRI Veep Islamic Republic News Agency - 37 minutes ago
Iran - Syria - Ties Iran's First Vice President said here on Monday evening that Tehran observes no limit for expansion of comprehensive ties and cooperation with Damascus.Annan urges action to avert civil war in Iraq Guardian Unlimited - Nov 27 5:55 PM
· UN chief's warning comes amid flurry of diplomacy · US study said to call for talks with Iran and SyriaGemayel Killing Weakens Syria And Allies Forbes - Nov 24 1:27 PM
Syria is likely to suffer politically from the assassination of the Lebanese cabinet minister.Ford quizzed on Syria, Sudan NorthJersey.com - Nov 25 7:22 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 May Want Reward for Helping Iraq ABC News - Nov 26 10:42 AM
Syrian Regime Would Seek Something Valuable in Return for Helping to Calm Iraq, Some SayLugar urges US-Iran talks ArabicNews.com - Nov 27 5:53 PM
The chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Richard Lugar on Saturday called for direct talks between US, Iran and Syria over the latest developments in the Middle East.Bolton: Future of Lebanon 'may well be decided' in days World Tribune - Nov 27 10:38 AM
WASHINGTON The Bush administration is facing a foreign policy crisis in Lebanon where the Iran-backed Hizbullah and Syria threaten to topple the weakened democratic government in Beirut.Iran warns UAE against being used as US anti-Iran base ArabicNews.com - Nov 27 5:51 PM
concerning claims of attempts of Iran and Syria to launch a coup in Lebanon, he said, "What mainly accounts for the insecurity in Lebanon, Iraq and the entire region is the presence of foreign troops and their interference."Haniyah to visit Qatar The Peninsula - Nov 27 4:29 PM
Gaza city Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyah will today begin his first foreign tour since taking power. Haniyah is scheduled to head for Egypt today, before touring Lebanon, Syria, Iran, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The dates for the trips were not divulged.A rising tempo of diplomatic activity on Iraq Calls for the US to re-engage with Syria, Iran Monday Morning - Nov 27 1:18 AM
As further evidence of the daily carnage, at least 37 people were killed across Iraq last Wednesday -- including seven members of a specialized security force south of Baghdad.Iran 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's absence in Iran may be nod to U.S. The Columbus Dispatch - Nov 25 4:45 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 5:36 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 7:26 PM
Syria Indicates It May Not Cooperate With a Tribunal to Prosecute Hariri KillersSEC Asks Ford About Syria, Sudan Sales ABC News - Nov 24 2:09 PM
SEC Asks Ford to Disclose Details About Business in Syria, SudanSelective outrage over assassinations Gulf News - Nov 27 2:12 PM
A Lebanese minister is shot at point blank range and the US ambassador to the UN John Bolton almost had apoplexy trying to indict Syria for the crime without actually mouthing "Damascus".Analysis: U.S. foes use oil to close ranks UPI - Nov 27 7:16 AM
CAIRO, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Iran and Venezuela's recent agreement to help build an oil refinery in Syria not only tightens the international network of petroleum trading, but also strengthens ties between those politically opposed to the United States, energy and security analysts say.EDITORS' NOTE BPNews.net - Nov 27 2:23 PM
EDITORS' NOTE (Warren s visit to Syria buffeted by government s PR blast, ): Baptist Press incorrectly attributed the phrase purpose driven terrorism to Joseph Farah and not Mark Tooley.Syria May Not Cooperate With International Tribunal To Prosecute Suspects In Al-Hariri Killing Nasdaq - Nov 25 1:43 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 1:28 AM
(RTTNews) - Syria May Not Cooperate With International Tribunal To Prosecute Suspects in Al-Hariri Killing.Tehran touts weekend summit with Iraq, Syria Baku Sun - Azerbaijan - Nov 27 5:25 AM
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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.Panel not sure about pullout The Columbus Dispatch - Nov 27 4:33 AM
WASHINGTON A draft report on strategies for Iraq urges an aggressive regional diplomatic initiative that includes direct talks with Iran and Syria, but it sets no timetables for a military withdrawal, according to officials who have seen all or parts of the document.Iraq report to trigger debate on US pullout Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 27 4:54 AM
A DRAFT report on strategies for Iraq, which the Iraq Study Group will debate in Washington this week, urges an aggressive regional diplomatic initiative that includes direct talks with Iran and Syria, but sets no timetables for a military withdrawal.U.N. tribunal plan irks Syria Deseret Morning News - Nov 24 11:27 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.It?s Civil War in Iraq. Now What? (7 Letters) New York Times - 2 hours, 18 minutes ago
To the Editor:.In the World The Philadelphia Inquirer - Nov 27 12:17 AM
Iran offers to help ease Iraqi tension TEHRAN, Iran - Iran said yesterday that it was willing to help Washington calm Iraq's escalating sectarian violence if the United States drops its "bullying" policy toward Tehran, but it denied organizing a summit with the leaders of Iraq and Syria to discuss troubles in its neighbor.In brief Daily Bulletin - Nov 27 4:59 AM
Quick takes ... 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 president seeks broader cooperation with Russia Itar-Tass - Nov 26 9:55 PM
BEIRUT, November 27 (Itar-Tass) - At talks with visiting Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Saltanov on Sunday, Syrian President Bashar al-Asad came out in favour of seeing a boost in dialogue and cooperation with Russia.Syria May Not Cooperate With Tribunal Probing Killing Of Lebanese Prime Minister Nasdaq - Nov 24 10:44 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 5:34 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.Bush broadens diplomatic efforts on Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - 14 minutes ago
President Bush intensified diplomatic efforts on Monday to quell rising violence in Iraq and Afghanistan, turning to allies as his national security adviser said the conflict in Iraq had entered "a new phase" requiring changes.UK to cut Iraq troops by "thousands" by end-2007 AlertNet - Nov 27 3:48 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds more quotes, background on Iran, Syria) By David Clarke LONDON, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Britain expects to be able to withdraw "thousands" of its troops from Iraq by ... Hezbollah Aids Iraq Shiite Army, U.S. Official Says New York Times - 2 hours, 5 minutes ago
Between 1,000 and 2,000 fighters from the Mahdi Army and other Shiite militias have been trained by Hezbollah in Lebanon, an intelligence official said.Iraq's Talabani to Meet With Iran's President on Iraqi Security Payvand Iran News - Nov 27 8:07 AM
The New York Times newspaper says a bi-partisan panel studying U.S. strategic options in Iraq is expected to urge the Bush administration to undertake aggressive regional diplomacy, including direct talks with Iran and Syria. -VOAUS policy makers split on approach to Syria Boston Globe - Nov 26 1:05 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.Leading other papers, sites USA Today - Nov 26 10:48 PM
Direct talks with Iran and Syria could be among the recommendations in the Iraq Study Group's draft report, The New York Times reports this morning, according to Slate's Today's Papers roundup. Leading other major dailies are stories on the Gaza... Bolton: Bush to discuss nations, Lebanon AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 25 minutes ago
Iranian and Syrian interference in Lebanon is a major U.S. concern and will be a subject of discussion during President Bush's trip to the Middle East later this week, U.S. Ambassador John Bolton said Monday.IRAN BOSS OFFERS TO HELP U.S. New York Post - Nov 27 2:36 AM
Iran yesterday said it is willing to help Washington calm Iraq's escalating sectarian violence if the United States drops its "bullying" policy toward Tehran. But Iran denied it was organizing a summit with the leaders of Iraq and Syria to discuss...Iran, Syria Working To Rearm Hezbollah - Report Nasdaq - Nov 24 4:58 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.Panel vague on Iraq pullout Cape Cod Times - Nov 27 3:46 AM
By DAVID E. SANGER THE NEW YORK TIMES WASHINGTON - A draft report on strategies for Iraq, which will be debated by a bipartisan commission beginning today, urges an aggressive regional diplomatic initiative that includes direct talks with Iran and Syria, but sets no timetables for a military withdrawal, according to officials who have seen all or parts of the document.Latvia hosts NATO summit, Officials investigate Russian ex-spy's death CNN.com - 1 hour, 24 minutes ago
November 28, 2006Syria May Not Cooperate With Tribunal WCCO Minneapolis/St. Paul - Nov 24 8:02 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 Biden sets benchmarks for Iraq study group Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 27 5:10 PM
Democratic Sen. Joseph Biden, who will be the next chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, set down benchmarks on Monday that he said should be addressed by an influential panel considering the United States' alternatives in Iraq.Civil War in Iraq Is Imminent, Annan Says Washington Post - 2 hours, 35 minutes ago
Study group begins two days of deliberations, as White House concedes that Iraq is in a dangerous new phase of warfare requiring different strategy.Iran Promises to Help Iraq in Ending Violence There New York Times - 2 hours, 5 minutes ago
Iran?s president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad pledged to do all it could to stop the growing violence in Iraq.Britain to cut thousands of troops in Iraq next year AFP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 57 minutes ago
Britain said it expected to withdraw thousands of its 7,100 troops from Iraq by the end of 2007, in the clearest pledge yet of a pullout from a country gripped by growing sectarian violence.Annan: Iraq close to civil war USA Today - Nov 27 6:30 PM
U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan said Monday that Iraq is close to civil war, as the Bush administration stepped up diplomatic efforts to stabilize the wartorn country.Iran says will do all it can to help Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 27 2:37 PM
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Monday Iran would do whatever it could to help provide security to Iraq amid warnings the country was on the brink of civil war.