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Bush tells Abdullah time not ripe for dialogue with Syria 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 4:38 PM
US President George W. Bush told King Abdullah II of Jordan the time was not ripe for dialogue with Syria, which would only see encouragement for its interference in Lebanon, a White House official said here.What Iran & Syria Want RealClearPolitics.com via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 6:02 AM
On Thursday, President Bush will meet with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki in Jordan. The vast majority of the meeting will undoubtedly focus on the challenges of controlling the sectarian violence in Iraq and achieving national reconciliation, but the President should also get a thorough debriefing on Iraq's recent dealings with Iran and Syria.France, U.S. agree useless to talk to Syria: Chirac Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 5:23 AM
France and the United States agree there is no point in talking to Syria because the conditions for an honest dialogue do not exist, President Jacques Chirac said on Wednesday.More Iraqi Refugees Escape to Syria ABC News - Nov 29 11:30 AM
Thousands More Iraqi Refugees Escape Daily to Syria, Fleeing Violence for Precarious ExistenceAssad: Syria to Challenge U.S. Efforts Los Angeles Times - Nov 29 8:37 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria -- Syrian President Bashar Assad said Wednesday his country will continue to challenge U.S. efforts to exert control over the Middle East, sounding a defiant tone ahead of President Bush's arrival in the region for talks on Iraq.Time not ripe for dialogue with Syria: Bush Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 23 minutes ago
AMMAN - US President George W. Bush told King Abdullah II of Jordan on Wednesday the time was not ripe for dialogue with Syria, which would only see encouragement for its interference in Lebanon, a White House official said here.Iran, Syria to connect power networks via Turkey IranMania.com - 1 hour, 8 minutes ago
LONDON, November 30 (IranMania) - Iran and Syria reached an agreement to connect their electricity networks via Turkey and Iraq, Iran Energy Minister said, MNA reported.Syria: Islamic militant suicide attacker hits Lebanese border CNN.com - Nov 28 2:15 PM
JDEIDET YABOUS, Syria (AP) -- A Syrian Islamic militant leader trying to cross into Lebanon engaged Syrian border forces in a gunbattle before blowing himself up Tuesday.More Iraqi Refugees Escape to Syria phillyburbs.com - Nov 29 10:18 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria - The Syrian capital is bustling with Iraqi refugees who fled the increasingly brutal violence in their homeland, and thousands more are arriving every day.France stands by US refusal to engage Syria The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 29 12:48 PM
France and the United States agree there is no point in talking to Syria because the conditions for an honest dialogue do not exist, President Jacques Chirac said on Wednesday. His comment came as US President George W. Bush is under strong domestic pressure to talk to Syria and Iran in an effort to reduce sectarian violence and avert civil war in Iraq.Iran, Syria agree on quadripartite power network in western Iran Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 29 9:33 AM
Iran - Agreement - Syria Energy Minister Parviz Fattah said here Wednesday that in today's meeting with the visiting Syrian Minister of Electricity Ahmad Khaled al-Ali, it was agreed to connect the power network of the two countries via Turkey and Iraq.Defense nominee Gates favors seeking help from Iran and Syria USA Today - Nov 29 5:14 AM
Robert Gates, President Bush's nominee for defense Secretary, has told the Senate Armed Services that he is in favor of seeking help from Iran and Syria in stabilizing the situation in Iraq, the Associated Press reports. That signals he may...Militant said to kill self in Syria Boston Globe - Nov 29 12:38 AM
JDEIDET YABOUS, Syria -- The Syrian leader of an Islamic militant group blew himself up yesterday after trying to cross into Lebanon and engaging in a gunbattle with Syrian forces. Two border guards were wounded.Blast at Syria-Lebanon border AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 7:32 AM
An explosion has occurred at the Jadaydet Yabus passageway in southwest Syria on the main border road leading into Lebanon.Iranian companies investments in Syria stand at dlrs 300m Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 29 6:39 AM
Iran - Syria - Investment Iranian companies have invested over 300 million dollars in Syria to carry out different projects, Syrian Minister of Electricity Ahmad Khaled al-Ali said here Wednesday.France holds Iraq-bound student expelled from Syria AlertNet - Nov 29 4:25 AM
Source: Reuters PARIS, Nov 29 (Reuters) - French domestic intelligence detained a French engineering student on Wednesday after he was expelled from Syria on suspicion of attempting to join Islamists fighting U.S.- ... Gates at odds with Bush over Iran, Syria UPI - Nov 29 5:37 AM
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- U.S. President George Bush's nominee to be the next defense secretary, Robert Gates, disagrees with the president and wants dialogue with Syria and Iran.Iraq must decide on Iran, Syria talks: Bush AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 3:15 AM
US President George W. Bush says it is up to Iraq to decide whether its neighbours Iran and Syria should be more involved in helping to re-establish security there.Report: Syria planned to kill 36 Lebanese public figures Al Bawaba - Nov 29 6:01 AM
Syria was reported on Wednesday to have dispatched some 200 agents to Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon to assassinate 36 Lebanese public figures. The anti-Syrian Al-Mustaqbal daily reported President Assad's "terrorist plot" was part of a propaganda prepared by the Syrian regime.Syria: Islamic militant leader killed in suicide attack at Lebanon-Syria border CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Nov 28 3:27 PM
JDEIDET YABOUS, Syria (AP) - The Syrian leader of an Islamic militant group blew himself up Tuesday after trying to cross into Lebanon and engaging in a gunbattle with Syrian border forces. Two border guards were wounded.A-G Rejects Bid To Ban Arab Party after MKs Visit Syria Israel National News - Nov 29 3:30 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Attorney General Menachem Mazuz and the Justice Ministry Wednesday rejected a demand for dissolving an Arab whose MKs have visited Syria and Lebanon, classified as enemy states.Ahead of Iraq report, views mixed on wisdom of engaging with Syria JTA - Nov 28 3:57 PM
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 (JTA) Virtually everyone in Washington agrees that Syria is a weak state. But differences arise over whether its peace feelers to Israel and the West are a genuine white flag or just a feint to entrap its stronger enemies.Syria to buy Iranian gas AME Info - Nov 28 7:50 PM
Syria wants to buy 2-3 million cubic metres of gas from Iran annually, a senior ministry official told Reuters. Syria could receive the gas through a planned pipeline in Turkey, according to an official from Botas, which runs Turkey's gas pipelines.How do you reconcile Baker and Hadley on Syria? - Haaretz - Israel News Haaretz Daily - Nov 28 5:45 PM
How do you reconcile Baker and Hadley on Syria? Try to reconcile the reported approach of the Baker-Hamilton committee with the signals you get from the administration and you end up with an interesting question: How far will the committee go as it recommends a more engaging policy toward Damascus - when it is quite clear that the administration is less than enthusiastic about such policy?Syria confirms suicide bombing at Syria-Lebanon border People's Daily - Nov 28 3:38 PM
A Syrian Interior Ministry official confirmed that a suicide bombing occurred on Tuesday afternoon in southwest Syria on a main border crossing leading to Lebanon, the state television reported.Annan:Iran,Syria Should Be Part Of Answer To Iraq Conflict Nasdaq - Nov 28 10:53 AM
UNITED NATIONS (AP)--U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said Tuesday that Iran and Syria should work with the U.S. and the international community to resolve the Iraq conflict.Suicide bomber explodes himself at Syria-Lebanon border after fake identity discovered People's Daily - Nov 28 4:24 PM
A suicide bomber exploded himself Tuesday afternoon after his attempt to pass the customs using forged papers was thwarted by security officials in southwest Syria on a main border crossing leading to Lebanon.UN chief calls for participation of Syria, Iran in solving Iraqi issue People's Daily - Nov 28 4:24 PM
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said on Tuesday that he believes Syria and Iran should become a part of solution to the issue of Iraq.Bush's Mideast visit sparks protests AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 5:01 PM
President Bush's visit here Wednesday aimed at stemming the chaos in Iraq sparked small but angry protests in Jordan and defiance from Iran and Syria at a time when anti-American feeling in the Mideast is widespread.Islamic Militant Blows Himself Up At Syria-Lebanon Border Nasdaq - Nov 28 8:52 AM
(RTTNews) - A Syrian Islamic militant blew himself up at the Syria-Lebanon border on Tuesday after trying to escape from Syrian security forces, said the Syrian government.U.S. caught in middle of Iran-Syria-Lebanon triangle The Olympian - Nov 28 4:10 AM
PHILADELPHIA - 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 a week ago - where a key anti-Syrian cabinet minister, Pierre Gemayel, was shot dead in broad daylight.Syria forecasts strong economic growth for 5 years Middle East Times - Nov 28 6:21 AM
DAMASCUS -- Syria forecasts strong economic growth of 5 percent this year, with higher figures for the following year and 7 percent in 2010 as it heads toward a market-based economy, according to the deputy minister for economic affairs.Incoming US defense chief favors international meet on Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 10:53 AM
Robert Gates, nominated to be the new US secretary of defense, supports an international conference on Iraq that would include Syria and Iran, according to a statement he submitted to Congress and reported in newspapers.Bipartisan war strategy no sure thing / Bush, Democrats worlds apart on troops, role of Iran and Syria San Francisco Chronicle - Nov 29 8:11 AM
Strong views expressed Tuesday by President Bush and House Speaker-to-be Nancy Pelosi showed that, even as a bipartisan group met in Washington to try to devise a common strategy on the Iraq war, the nation's political leaders remain sharply divided about how... Iraq panel calls for direct talks with Syria, Iran - Al Jazeera - Nov 28 7:42 AM
The Iraq Study Group, which is reviewing the U.S. s policies in the war-torn country, calls for an aggressive regional diplomatic initiative that includes direct talks with Iran and Syria , according to a draft of the panel s report published on The New York Times.US encouraged by Syria-UN talks Tiscali - 2 hours, 50 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has called on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to follow through as soon as possible on what it calls "encouraging" promises to a U.N. envoy to fully withdraw Syrian troops and intelligence agents from Lebanon.U.S. to Israel: No Point in Talking to Syria Israel National News - Nov 28 12:30 PM
(IsraelNN.com) United States National Security Advisor Steven Hadley said Tuesday that it makes no sense for Israel to consider negotiations with Syria, the first such public statement made by an American official.Bush's Iraq mission excludes Syria, Iran UPI - Nov 28 5:52 AM
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 (UPI) -- The Bush administration is ignoring internal advice to include Iran and Syria in its bid to stem sectarian fighting in Iraq, the New York Times reports.Syria, Lebanon: FM Rejects U.S., French Accusations India Daily - Nov 28 8:25 AM
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem rejected U.S. and French accusations of Syria's involvement in assassinating Lebanese politicians and accused the United States and France on the sidelines of the Nov. 28 Euro-Mediterranean summit in Tampere, Finland, of interfering in Lebanese affairs.Bush firm on Iran, Syria talks Los Angeles Times - Nov 29 12:14 AM
The president appears unlikely to agree to direct talks with Iraq's neighbors, which the Iraq Study Group is expected to recommend.Talks With Syria Are Not Enough, Says Policy Expert Crosswalk.com - Nov 27 9:29 PM
(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 2:04 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.Islamic militant blows himself up at Syria-Lebanon border AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 10:11 AM
An Islamic militant reportedly blew himself up, wounding two soldiers, at the main Syrian border crossing into Lebanon following a firefight.Burns denounces Syria's terrorist activities NDTV - Nov 27 8:48 PM
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.Man blows self up at Syria-Lebanon border AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 7:49 AM
A Syrian leader of an Islamic militant group blew himself up at a border post with Lebanon after a gunbattle with Syrian security forces Tuesday, the Syrian government said. Two security forces were wounded.Militant blows himself up at Syria-Lebanon border AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 8:13 AM
An Islamic militant has blown himself up, wounding two military officers, at the main Lebanese-Syrian border crossing following a firefight, a news agency has said.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.Iraq Recommendations: Diplomacy with Iran, Syria NPR - Nov 27 1:14 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.Syria accuses Paris, Washington of interference over Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 6:27 AM
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem has accused the US and France of interference over Lebanon and rejected similar accusations levelled by Paris on Damascus.President urged to include Iran, Syria in talks Denver Post - Nov 27 11:40 PM
As President Bush and his top diplomats try to halt the downward spiral in Iraq and Lebanon, they seem intent on their strategy of talking only to Arab friends, despite increasing calls inside and outside the administration for them to reach out to Iran and Syria as well.Grenade attack at Syria-Lebanon border AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 6:49 AM
An assailant carried out a gun and grenade attack on the Syrian side of a crossing on the Lebanese border on Tuesday, Lebanese television stations reported.Blast heard on Lebanon-Syria border crossing AlertNet - Nov 28 6:41 AM
Source: Reuters BEIRUT, Nov 28 (Reuters) - An explosion was heard at the main crossing point between Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday, a Lebanese security source said. The source said there were no further details from ... Syrian gunman killed on Lebanon-Syria border Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 6:57 AM
A Syrian gunman was killed on Tuesday when his own grenade exploded during a clash with Syrian police on the crossing point into Lebanon, a Lebanese security source said.Thousands of refugees fleeing violence in Iraq Long Beach Press-Telegram - 16 minutes ago
Jordan, Syria top destinations for the displaced. DAMASCUS, Syria - The Syrian capital is bustling with Iraqi refugees who fled the increasingly brutal violence in their homeland, and thousands more are arriving every day.Panel to urge US talks with Syria, Iran: Times Gulf Times - Nov 28 2:22 AM
WASHINGTON: A draft report prepared for an influential panel considering US alternatives for Iraq urges direct talks with Iran and Syria, but sets no schedule for troop withdrawal, the New York Times reported yesterday.Iraq Study Group Weighs Overture to Iran and Syria New York Times - Nov 26 7:33 PM
A draft report on strategies for Iraq urges an aggressive regional diplomatic initiative that includes direct talks with Iran and Syria.Panel to urge US talks with Syria, Iran IranMania.com - Nov 27 11:21 PM
LONDON, November 28 (IranMania) - A draft report prepared for an influential panel considering US alternatives for Iraq urges direct talks with Iran and Syria, but sets no schedule for troop withdrawal, The New York Times reported.Defense Nominee Gates Critical of Bush Policy on Iraq Fox News - Nov 29 8:57 AM
Robert Gates, nominted to succeed Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, said he believes the U.S. should engage Iran and Syria in talks to improve the Iraqi situationAt Jordan summit, Bush and Maliki search for allies The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 1:00 AM
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki wouldn't appear to have much in common with President Bush at first blush. The garrulous Texan is a promoter of secular democracy who was born into a prominent political family. Mr. Maliki is a stern, former Shiite militant who favors a role for Islamic law in the Iraqi state and spent 23 years in exile in Iran and Syria.Lebanese minister's assassination renew Syria diplomatic ties issue ArabicNews.com - Nov 27 5:58 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.Sunni Arab states wary of role for Iran Financial Times - Nov 29 6:26 PM
In deflecting pressure for a change of policy towards Iran and Syria, President George W. Bush is turning to traditional US allies in the Middle East.Young: Little Doubt Syria Is Responsible for Gemayel s Assassination Foreign Relations - Nov 27 2:32 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.Syria Accusing Israel of Stealing Water Israel National News - Nov 27 10:30 PM
(IsraelNN.com) According to Syrian accusations, Israel built a dam beginning in July, just a number of meters from the border, intended to steal water and resources from Syria and Jordan.Syria: Islamic militant blows himself up MSNBC - Nov 28 10:50 AM
The leader of an Islamic militant group blew himself up at a border post near Lebanon on Tuesday after a gun battle with security forces that left two of them wounded, the Syrian government said.Carter for direct United States talks with Iran, Syria over Iraq New Kerala - Nov 27 9:36 PM
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 behind Gemayel s murder, Cotler suggests Canadian Jewish News - Nov 29 5:10 AM
Liberal MP Irwin Cotler, part of a two-member Canadian delegation that went to Beirut last week for the funeral of assassinated Lebanese Industry Minister Pierre Amine Gemayel, said he sensed a semblance of solidarity among the country s notoriously fractious religious factions in the wake of the killing.Hotlinks Tiscali - 19 minutes ago
The independent, bipartisan group also decided to call for a regional conference that could lead to direct U.S. talks with Iran and Syria, both accused by the United States of fomenting violence in Iraq, the source added.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.RELATED NEWS Zawya - 32 minutes ago
DAMASCUS -The cabinet approved on Wednesday two draft laws ratifying two contracts with the Shell company of Syria to develop petroleum.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 3:43 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 WTOL 11 Toledo - Nov 27 12:35 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...Iraqi premier wants more control over his military Los Angeles Times - Nov 29 12:17 AM
Maliki will press Bush for the U.S. to relinquish some authority. His government holds direct talks with Syria and Iran.Iraq Study Group recommends talks with Syria and Iran News 8 Austin - Nov 27 10:37 AM
WASHINGTON -- 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 5:33 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.Syria says militant leader killed AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Nov 28 1:26 PM
A Syrian Islamic militant leader trying to cross into Lebanon engaged Syrian border forces in a gun battle before blowing himself up.Defense nominee criticizes war Albuquerque Tribune - Nov 29 11:18 AM
Gates also endorsed the idea of engaging Iran and Syria for help in stabilizing an increasingly violent Iraq, an opinion at odds with Bush's stance. Gates made the comments in response to a questionnaire from the Senate Armed Services Committee, which is to hold a confirmation hearing next week.Report on Iraq will urge talks with Syria, Iran The Arizona Republic - Nov 26 11:00 PM
WASHINGTON - 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, according to officials who have seen all or parts of the document.Strong football tradition FIFA - Nov 29 4:16 AM
Syria may be regarded as one of the underdogs in Asian football, but they can boast a proud tradition as being one of the pioneering footballing nations on the continent.Iran/Syria Haaretz Daily - Nov 27 6:15 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.Syria Awaits Help From M'sian Companies To Develop Industrial Zone Bernama - Nov 27 1:43 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.Turkey: PM To Visit Iran, Syria India Daily - Nov 27 8:56 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.Bush to press al-Maliki on plan to end violence NorthJersey.com - Nov 29 4:58 AM
RIGA, Latvia -- President Bush is offering clues about his approach to a high-stakes meeting with Iraq's prime minister beginning today. Bush is cool to the idea of seeking help from Iran and Syria to reduce violence, and he opposes any big cutback in U.S. troops.Bush, Maliki to hold crunch talks on Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! News - 27 minutes ago
President Bush holds crunch talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in Jordan on Thursday on ways to try to stem sectarian carnage threatening to tear Iraq apart.Report: Panel to Urge U.S. Talks with Syria, Iran Fox 6 News San Diego - Nov 27 5:23 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.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 5:27 AM
WASHINGTON A bipartisan commission working on strategies for Iraq recommends aggressive regional diplomacy, including talks with Iran and Syria. The New York Times...Three options for Iraq war, but dangers, risks abound USA Today - 51 minutes ago
There is no shortage of reviews in the works on U.S. policy in Iraq from the Pentagon to the White House to an independent commission led by former secretary of State James Baker.Syria says Islamic militant leader killed in suicide attack at Lebanon-Syria border Boston Herald - Nov 28 8:09 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon - A Syrian leader of an Islamic militant group blew himself up at a border post with Lebanon after a gunbattle with Syrian security forces Tuesday, the Syrian government said. Two security...U.S. diplomatic venture shuts out Syria and Iran / Ahmadinejad tells Iraqi leader his nation 'will help bring peace' San Francisco Chronicle - Nov 28 3:41 AM
As President Bush and his top diplomats try to halt the downward spiral in Iraq and Lebanon, they seem intent on their strategy of talking only to Arab friends despite increasing calls inside and outside the administration for them to reach out to Iran and... Syria wants Iranian gas via Turkey:Turkish official Khaleej Times - Nov 27 3:08 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.Iraq panel to recommend troops pull back: NYT Reuters via Yahoo! News - 57 minutes ago
The independent panel studying U.S. policy in Iraq has unanimously agreed to a report that will call for a gradual pullback of American combat troops in Iraq but stops short of setting a firm timetable for withdrawal, The New York Times reported on Wednesday.Iraq panel recommends U.S. move away from combat role Reuters via Yahoo! News - 32 minutes ago
The Iraq Study Group has decided to recommend the U.S. military transition from a combat to a support role in Iraq roughly over the next year, a source familiar with the panel's deliberations said on Wednesday.Panel reaches deal on U.S.-Iraq policy AP via Yahoo! News - 53 minutes ago
A bipartisan commission, under pressure to offer a U.S. exit strategy for the increasingly unpopular war in Iraq, has reached a consensus and will announce its recommendations next week, the group's co-chairman said Wednesday.Islamic militant leader killed in attack: Syria NDTV - Nov 28 9:49 AM
A Syrian leader of an Islamic militant group blew himself up at a Syrian border post on the Lebanese border after a gunbattle with Syrian security forces on Tuesday, the Syrian government said.Suicide blast kills Syrian militant trying to cross into Lebanon The Star-Ledger - Nov 28 10:09 PM
JDEIDET YABOUS, Syria -- The Syrian leader of an Islamic militant group blew himself up yesterday after trying to cross into Lebanon and engaging in a gunbattle with Syrian border forces. Two border guards were wounded.Turkish Premier Plans Iran, Syria Visits Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Nov 27 1:53 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.Iraq Panel to Recommend Pullback of Combat Troops New York Times - 2 hours, 12 minutes ago
A final report will call for a gradual pullback of 15 brigades but stops short of setting a firm timetable for their withdrawal.Panel to urge US talks with Syria, Iran, Times says AlertNet - Nov 26 10:25 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 ... Study group reaches consensus on Iraq alternatives Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 4:51 PM
The independent, bipartisan panel studying U.S. policy in Iraq has reached a consensus agreement and will release its conclusions on December 6 in a report that could help guide U.S. President George W. Bush's conduct of the war.U.S. seeks to keep Mideast talks among friends International Herald Tribune - Nov 28 7:50 AM
As President George W. Bush and top aides travel to the Middle East this week and with conditions in Iraq worsening, the Bush administration continues to focus on talking to Arab friends at the exclusion of Iran and Syria.