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Syria hints at resistance vs. Israel 
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Syria could resort to armed resistance if peace negotiations do not lead to Israel's return of the Golan Heights, the country's Information Minister said Sunday.PAKISTAN, SYRIA AGREE TO ENHANCE AIR LINKS Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - 55 minutes ago
Transport Pakistan and Syria on Thursday signed an agreement to enhance the existing bilateral framework to facilitate the people traveling between the two countries, particularly pilgrims going to Syria. Talks to finalize Bilateral Air Services Agreement (ASA) were held between Pakistan and Syria in the Ministry of Defence.Pakistan, Syria Agree To Enhance Air Links Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - 55 minutes ago
Pakistan and Syria on Thursday signed an agreement to enhance the existing bilateral framework to facilitate the people traveling between the two countries, particularly pilgrims going to Syria. Talks to finalize Bilateral Air Services Agreement (ASA) were held between Pakistan and Syria in the Ministry of Defence.Floods In Southeast Region Of Turkey - Body Of A Child Found In Syria TurkishPress.com - 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
NUSAYBIN - The body of a 7-year old child who was carried away with flood waters in southeastern city of Mardin was found in Syria. Abdulkerim Meskin was dragged away with floods in Nusaybin town of Mardin two days ago.Syria hosts conference on economic reforms NDTV Profit - Nov 04 10:47 PM
A business conference geared at integrating Syria in global economy opened in Damascus on Saturday to review practical and legislative steps taken by the government to modernise the country's banking sector.Kuwaiti company to set up financing fund in Syria People's Daily - Nov 04 9:04 PM
A Kuwaiti company intends to set up a financing fund in Syria with a capital of 500 million U.S. dollars, Syria's official SANA news agency reported on Saturday.Iranian Built Cement Plant To Open In Syria In June Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Nov 05 6:17 PM
A US$200 million cement factory, built by an Iranian engineering company in Syrian province of Hama will be operational in June 2007.IRANIAN BUILT CEMENT PLANT TO OPEN IN SYRIA IN JUNE Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Nov 05 6:17 PM
Infrastructure A US$200 million cement factory, built by an Iranian engineering company in Syrian province of Hama will be operational in June 2007.U.N. Nearly 100,000 Iraqi refugees flee monthly to Syria, Jordan Ashland Daily Tidings - Nov 04 1:14 PM
GENEVA Nearly 100,000 Iraqis are fleeing each month to Syria and Jordan, forcing the United Nations to set aside its goal of helping refugees return home after the U.S.-led invasion, officials said Friday.2,000 Iraqis flee to Syria each day, U.N. reports Tucson Citizen - Nov 04 12:25 AM
GENEVA - Nearly 100,000 Iraqis are fleeing each month to Syria and Jordan, forcing the United Nations to set aside its goal to help refugees return home after the U.S.-led invasion, officials said Friday.UPDATE: 100,000 Iraqis Per Month Flee To Syria,Jordan -UN Nasdaq - Nov 03 2:43 PM
GENEVA (AP)--Nearly 100,000 Iraqis each month are fleeing to Syria and Jordan, forcing the U.N. to drop its goal of helping refugees return home after the U.S.-led invasion, officials said Friday.Iran,Syria to cooperate in combating drugs IranMania.com - Nov 03 8:56 PM
LONDON, November 4 (IranMania) - Iran is ready to exchange experience with Syria in combating drugs, said an Iranian official, according to an IRNA report.Syria, Hezbollah deny trying to undermine Lebanon govt AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 02 9:43 AM
Syria and Hezbollah rejected US accusations they are trying to topple Beirut's pro-Western government, while Hezbollah countered that Washington is using Lebanon as a tool against Syria and Iran.Iran to exchange experience with Syria in combating drugs Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 03 9:15 AM
Iran - Syria - Drugs Iran is ready to exchange experience with Syria in combating drugs, said an Iranian official here on Friday.Lebanon caught in tug-of-war with Syria and U.S. The Philadelphia Inquirer - Nov 03 12:34 AM
Two months after its devastating war, Lebanon is again on the edge of crisis - at the center of a power play involving the United States, Syria, Iran and Israel.Syria denies U.S. claims it is trying to overthrow Lebanese government Leesville Leader - Nov 03 8:07 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Syria on Thursday denied U.S. accusations that it was seeking to topple Lebanon's Western-backed government with the help of Iran and Hezbollah.Iranian built cement factory in Syria to be operational in June Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 03 10:34 AM
Syria - Cement - Iran A 200 million dollar project of building a cement factory by an Iranian engineering company in Syrian province of Hama will be operational in June 2007.UN: Nearly 100,000 Iraqis A Month Flee To Syria, Jordan Nasdaq - Nov 03 4:58 AM
GENEVA (AP)--Nearly 100,000 Iraqi refugees each month are fleeing to Syria and Jordan in a silent exodus that has turned unexpectedly into an enormous challenge for relief workers, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees said Friday.Syria, Iran dismiss U.S. accusation on Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 02 6:38 AM
Syria and Iran on Thursday dismissed a U.S. accusation that they are trying to topple Lebanon's government with their Lebanese ally Hezbollah.Syria rejects US charge of seeking to undermine Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 02 4:47 AM
Syria has rejected US accusations that it was seeking to topple Lebanon's pro-Western-led government in cahoots with its regional ally Iran.SYRIA: Iran Khodro to start pilot production of Samand by end of year just-auto - Nov 03 3:49 AM
Iran Khodro will start pilot production of the Pegueot 405-based Samand in Syria within the next two months.Don't be intimidated, Chonbuk coach tells players as they head for Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 02 12:08 AM
Chonbuk Motors coach Choi Kang-Hee has cautioned his team against being intimidated in Syria after they beat Al Karama 2-0 in the first leg of the AFC Champions League final.Syria's interests Times Online - Nov 02 5:35 PM
The history of British efforts to convert Syria from pan-Arab mis-chief-maker to constructive regional player has not been a happy one.Iraqi refugees pouring into Syria, Jordan Seattle Times - Nov 04 12:23 AM
Rather than helping refugees return, the U.N. now must deal with the nearly 100,000 citizens who leave each month.US tells Iran, Syria to keep hands off Lebanon Borneo Bulletin - Nov 03 1:02 AM
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The White House on Wednesday sounded the alarm over what it called "mounting evidence" that Iran, Syria and the Hizbollah militia were "preparing plans to topple" Lebanon's government.Syria Denies Plan to Topple Lebanon Govt. ABC News - Nov 02 5:47 AM
Syria Denies U.S. Claims It Is Trying to Overthrow Lebanese GovernmentUS: Syria, Iran, Hezbollah want to topple Siniora Cleveland Jewish News - Nov 02 10:45 PM
(JTA) - The United States accused Syria, Iran and Hezbollah of plotting to topple Lebanon's government led by Prime Minister Fouad Siniora. Support for a sovereign, democratic, and prosperous Lebanon is a key element of US policy in the Middle East, a White House statement said Wednesday.White House: Syria, Iran target Lebanon AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 01 5:49 PM
The Bush administration on Wednesday accused Syria, Iran and the Hezbollah militants they back of trying to oust the Lebanese government. But officials acknowledged the U.S. can do little to prevent outside interference with Beirut's fragile democracy.White House warns Syria, Iran: 'Hands off' Lebanon CNN.com - Nov 01 5:04 PM
The Bush administration Wednesday warned the governments of Syria and Iran to stop what the White House said were efforts to topple the government of Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora.Bomb targets police barracks in Beirut AP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 7 minutes ago
A bomb exploded near police barracks in Beirut Sunday night, the latest in a series of attacks targeting police in the Lebanese capital, security officials said.Syrian ambassador calls on U.S. to renew ties with his country The Morning Call - Nov 05 12:23 AM
Official criticizes Bush's Middle East policy during visit. Diplomatic relations between the United States and Syria have hit an all-time low, the Syrian ambassador to the U.S. said Friday night, and America needs to re-engage with it for a more stable Middle East. The U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq and a hands-off policy with Israeli-Palestinian negotiations in recent years have impaired Mideast Expected the Verdict but Doubts Whether It?s Fair New York Times - 1 hour, 51 minutes ago
Critics and supporters of Saddam Hussein throughout the Middle East said the verdict left them with more frustration than closure.Iran offers aid of security techniques, equipment to Syria People's Daily - Nov 02 6:04 PM
A visiting Iranian security official said here Thursday that his country is ready to offer Syria the required techniques and equipment in the field of security, the official SANA news agency reported.Hezbollah Uses Influence to Jockey for Power in Beirut New York Times - Nov 05 6:09 PM
Hezbollah is pressing its case for control of the government, warning that it would otherwise move to force a new parliamentary election.Petcan gains control of Syria PSC Zawya - Nov 02 11:45 PM
03 November 2006 Calgary-based Petro-Canada has completed a deal to acquire a 90% stake in Marathon Oil Marathon Oil 's production sharing contract covering the Ash Shaer and Cherrife gas fields in central Syria for C$54 million (US$46 million).US tells Iran, Syria 'hands off' Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 01 3:39 PM
The White House sounded the alarm over what it called "mounting evidence" that Iran, Syria and the Hezbollah militia were "preparing plans to topple" Lebanon's government.Former Iranian ambassador to U.N. dies AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 05 2:33 PM
Fereydoun Hoveyda, a former Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, died of cancer Friday at his home in Clifton, Va., a family friend said. He was 82.Britain Admits to Selling Weapons and Chemicals to Iran and Syria Israel National News - Nov 02 10:06 PM
Iran spent about $350 million for the British-made materials and Syria orders $200,000 worth of dual-use items, including chemicals that produce toxins. The British Foreign Office said that Iran and Syria could use the weapons and technology in their armies.Sudanese vice president to visit Syria next week People's Daily - Nov 02 5:04 PM
Sudanese Vice President Ali Othman Mohammed Taha is scheduled to pay an official visit to Syria next Wednesday at the invitation from Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Naji Ottri, the official SANA news agency reported on Thursday.U.S. accuses Syria, Iran, Hezbollah on Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 01 1:27 PM
The United States on Wednesday accused Syria, Iran and Hezbollah militants of plotting to topple the Lebanese government and warned them to keep their "hands off."Syria, Iran dismiss US accusation on Lebanon IranMania.com - Nov 02 3:09 PM
LONDON, November 3 (IranMania) - Syria and Iran dismissed a US accusation that they are trying to topple Lebanon's government with their Lebanese ally Hezbollah, Reuters reported.U.S. says Iran, Syria plotting Lebanon coup / A move suspected to topple leader, boost Hezbollah San Francisco Chronicle - Nov 02 3:57 AM
In an unusual statement, the Bush administration charged Wednesday that there is "mounting evidence" that Iran, Syria and the militant group Hezbollah are trying to engineer the overthrow of the elected government of Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Saniora. Nick Robinson: Once bitten, twice shy. On Syria, a motto Blair ignores BBC News - Nov 02 2:04 AM
The most intriguing story of the day is on the front page of the FT . Tony Blair has sent his foreign affairs adviser Sir Nigel Sheinwold to have talks in Syria.SYRIA, HEZBOLLAH DENY TRYING TO UNDERMINE LEBANON GOVT The Tocqueville Connection - Nov 02 10:01 AM
DAMASCUS, Nov 2, 2006 (AFP) - Syria and Hezbollah on Thursday rejected US accusations they are trying to topple Beirut's pro-Western government, while Hezbollah countered that Washington is using Lebanon as a tool against Syria and Iran.Syria hires UK law firm for Hariri assassination inquiry Guardian Unlimited - Nov 03 6:09 PM
· Matrix acts as adviser after UN sanctions threat · Britain tests water for better links with AssadSyria, Iran accused of Lebanon plot Baltimore Sun - Nov 02 6:05 AM
Plan is to topple government, Bush says The Bush administration yesterday accused Syria, Iran and the Hezbollah militants they back of trying to oust the Lebanese government. But officials acknowledged that the U.S. can do little to prevent outside interference with Beirut's fragile democracy. Syria, Iran accused of Lebanon plot Sun-Sentinel - Nov 02 6:02 AM
WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration yesterday accused Syria, Iran and the Hezbollah militants they back of trying to oust the Lebanese government. But officials acknowledged that the U.S. can do little to prevent outside interference with Beirut's fragile democracy.Syria, Iran dismiss U.S. accusation on Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo!7 News - Nov 02 5:42 AM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria and Iran dismissed on Thursday a U.S. accusation that they are trying along with their Lebanese ally Hezbollah to topple Lebanon's government.U.S. faults Syria, Iran, Hezbollah on Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 01 10:45 AM
The United States on Wednesday said it believed Syria, Lebanon and Hezbollah militants were trying to destabilize the Lebanese government.White House accuses Syria, Iran AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 01 10:11 AM
The White House on Wednesday accused Syria, Iran and the Hezbollah militants they back of hatching a plan to undermine or topple the democratic government in Lebanon.Syria denies U.S. accusations of trying to overthrow Lebanese government Ashland Daily Tidings - Nov 02 1:14 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria Syria on Thursday denied U.S. accusations that it was seeking to topple Lebanon's Western-backed government with the help of Iran and Hezbollah.Syria rejects US charge of seeking to undermine Lebanon Nine O'Clock - Nov 02 1:24 PM
DAMASCUS - Syria rejected Thursday US accusations that it was seeking to topple Lebanon s pro-Western-led government in cahoots with its regional ally Iran. The rumours put about by the US administration according to which Syria, Iran and Hezbollah are seeking to destablise the situation in Lebanon are wrong, a foreign ministry statement said.Syria to start Lebanon troop withdrawal soon Tiscali - Nov 02 11:33 AM
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria has indicated it will start withdrawing some of its troops from Lebanon soon, but U.S. President George W. Bush has insisted it should "end its occupation" of its neighbour.Playing second fiddle in Syria Guardian Unlimited - Nov 03 7:29 PM
It seems an odd time to go knocking on Bashar al-Assad's front door - or in the case of Sir Nigel Sheinwald, Tony Blair's secret envoy to Damascus, slipping in round the back for a quiet chat.Turkey floods death toll reaches 43 AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 05 8:27 AM
The death toll from floods in south east Turkey rose to 43 with the discovery of three more bodies.Fear rises in Lebanon as the tables turn International Herald Tribune - Nov 05 2:47 PM
Hezbollah is pressing its case for effective control of the government and a new election law - warning that if it does not have its way, it will move to bring down the government and force a new parliamentary election.Syria, Iran, Hizballah Trying to Topple Lebanon, US Says Crosswalk.com - Nov 02 3:37 AM
Jerusalem (CNSNews.com) - The governments of Syria and Iran as well as the Hizballah terrorist organization are working to bring down the government of Lebanon, says the Bush administration.U.S.: Iran, Syria plotting to oust Lebanese leader San Jose Mercury News - Nov 02 3:14 AM
The White House on Wednesday accused Syria, Iran and the militant group Hezbollah of trying to topple Lebanon's fragile democratic government.Iranian built cement factory in Syria in June IranMania.com - Nov 04 12:09 AM
LONDON, November 4 (IranMania) - A 200 million dollar project of building a cement factory by an Iranian engineering company in Syrian province of Hama will be operational in June 2007, IRNA reported.Turkey floods death toll reaches 42 AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 05 6:47 AM
The death toll from floods in south east Turkey rose to 42 with the discovery of two more bodies.Syria vows Lebanon pullout soon Tiscali - Nov 02 8:33 AM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria has vowed a complete and swift two-phased withdrawal of its troops from Lebanon but President Bashar al-Assad says Damascus will still play a role in the tiny neighbour it has dominated for 30 years.Saddam: A brutal rule, cut short by war AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 05 9:52 AM
It was mere days after he had grabbed power when Saddam Hussein summoned 400 top Iraqi officials, announcing he had uncovered a plot against the ruling party. The conspirators, he said, were in that very room.Syria Denies Plan to Topple Lebanon Govt. The Daily Comet - Nov 02 4:54 AM
Syria on Thursday denied U.S. accusations that it was seeking to topple Lebanon's Western-backed government with the help of Iran and Hezbollah. The Foreign Ministry said Syria has stayed out of its neighbor's affairs since pulling its troops out of Lebanon last year.Meet your perfect travel match online The Observer - Nov 04 4:40 PM
Thelma seeks Louise/Liam for RTW trip. Female, 38, Watford, looking for fellow travellers for travel in India. Male, 32, Stony Stratford, looking for self-confident, toned, positive, dynamic female companion for travel in Jordan and Syria or Tibet.Posted: 04-11-2006 , 20:23 GMT Al Bawaba - Nov 04 12:28 PM
Lebanese singer Julia Boutrus will begin her tour around the Arab world starting off in Lebanon and ending in Syria. Julia s latest song Ahiba ee (My Loved Ones), released just over a week ago, deals with the most recent Israeli aggression against Lebanon.Blair dispatches senior envoy to Syria AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 01 4:10 AM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair dispatched his senior foreign policy adviser to Damascus to press Syria to play a role in bringing stability to Iraq amid U.S.-led coalition attempts to quash unrelenting sectarian violence, officials said Wednesday.Saddam Hussein: A life of brutality, ended by war USA Today - Nov 05 8:02 AM
Saddam's brutality helped him survive war with Iran, defeat in Kuwait, rebellions by northern Kurds and southern Shiites, international sanctions, plots and conspiracies. In the end, however, it was his undoing. Trusting few except kin, Saddam surrounded himself with sycophants, selected for loyalty rather than intellect and ability. When he was forced out, he left a country impoverished despite Syria says seeks better ties with United States Tiscali - Nov 02 8:04 AM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria said on Tuesday it sought better ties with the United States, but would not compromise its principles.Britain presses Syria over Middle East role AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 01 4:25 AM
Britain this week has sent a senior official to Syria to assess its readiness to play a "constructive" role in the Middle East, officials said, amid efforts to find a new strategy in the region.Mideast reaction in Saddam verdict AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 05 7:44 AM
"The families of the victims have the right to smile and celebrate a little by this death sentence against this criminal and his aides." Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in televised speech.U.S. says Iran, Syria involved in plot to bring down Lebanese government Sun-Sentinel - Nov 02 12:04 AM
WASHINGTON · The White House said Wednesday that there was "mounting evidence" that Iran and Syria were involved in a plot to bring down the government of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora of Lebanon, but senior officials refused to describe in any detail the intelligence they said they had collected.Coca-Cola makes it to Syria Middle East Times - Nov 02 1:17 AM
WESTERN BEVERAGE: A worker checks bottles of Coca-Cola at the bottling plant in Kabul September 10. Syria for years banned the famous Western beverage but that has all changed following the recent month-long war in Lebanon between Hezbollah and Israel.Syria, Iran dismiss U.S. accusation on Lebanon AlertNet - Nov 02 2:05 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds Syrian minister, Hezbollah comments) By Khaled Yacoub Oweis DAMASCUS, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Syria and Iran on Thursday dismissed a U.S. accusation that they are trying to topple Lebanon's ... Activists urge Syria to free political prisoners Tiscali - Nov 02 8:04 AM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Activists urged Syria s Baathists on Wednesday to free political prisoners including two former deputies and to permit more liberties in the Arab state.Syria denies plan to topple Lebanon govt Sify News - Nov 02 6:31 AM
Syria on Thursday denied US accusations that it was seeking to topple Lebanon's West-backed government with the help of Iran and Hezbollah.Iran, Syria Accused of Plot to Depose Lebanese Leader (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Nov 01 1:32 PM
Nov. 1 (Bloomberg) -- The Bush administration today accused Iran and Syria of plotting to depose the government of U.S.- backed Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora.U.S. accuses Syria, Iran, Hezbollah on Lebanon Tiscali - Nov 02 8:03 AM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Wednesday said it saw signs that Syria, Iran and Hezbollah militants were trying to topple the Lebanese government and warned them to keep their "hands off."Syria rejects US accusations on Lebanon Al Bawaba - Nov 02 6:51 AM
Syria on Thursday dismissed U.S. accusations that it was seeking to topple Lebanon's government with the help of Iran and Hizbullah. The Foreign Ministry said Syria has stayed out of Lebanon's affairs since pulling its forces out last year.Along Iraq-Syria Border, a Struggle to Cover the Terrain Washington Post - Nov 01 3:20 AM
RABIYAH, Iraq, Oct. 31 -- A convoy of U.S. Humvees streamed through the midnight darkness, following the border as soldiers scanned the endless flats with night-vision goggles. The thin earthen berm separating northern Iraq from Syria lay just a few hundred yards to their right, but what was out... The U.S. s sanctions against Syria prompted Damascus to start switching its foreign currency surplus from U.S. dollars Al Jazeera - Nov 02 3:32 AM
A Syrian source told the London-based Al-Hayat newspaper that Syria has already started to take a series of steps to deal with the U.S. sanctions barring trade between the two countries.Syria, Iran, Venezuela Agree on Refinery AP via Yahoo! Finance - Nov 01 12:25 PM
Syria, Iran and Venezuela have signed a preliminary agreement to establish a petroleum refinery in Syria capable of processing 140,000 barrels a day, Syria's official news agency reported Wednesday.Gov't sends secret diplomatic mission to Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 01 2:05 AM
Prime Minister Tony Blair has sent his most senior foreign policy adviser to Syria, where he met with the president and other senior figures to convince the country to cease its support for radical groups.Iraqis' exodus alters U.N. plan The Philadelphia Inquirer - Nov 04 12:14 AM
Nearly 100,000 Iraqis are fleeing each month to Syria and Jordan, forcing the United Nations to set aside its goal of helping refugees return home after the U.S.-led invasion, officials said yesterday.Iraqi Sunnis Urge U.S. to Fight Iran Influence, Not Insurgents Bloomberg.com - Nov 05 3:46 PM
Nov. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Sunni Muslims refugees from one of Iraq's most violent towns, with an eye toward possible U.S. policy changes after Tuesday's congressional elections, say America ought to drop its war on insurgents and focus on battling Iran's growing influence in their country.Lebanon leaders head for talks amid street protest threats AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 05 4:24 AM
Lebanese leaders return to roundtable talks to discuss possible government changes amid threats to take to the streets by both pro-Damascus Hezbollah and the anti-Syrian parliamentary majority.US claims Syria and Iran planning Lebanon coup Belfast Telegraph - Nov 02 2:09 AM
Without revealing its evidence, the US has accused Syria and Iran of trying to topple the Lebanese government and warned the two countries to keep their "hands off". It has also accused Hizbollah of being involved in efforts to bring about the collapse of the elected government.Iran, Syria accused of Lebanon plot NDTV - Nov 01 10:40 PM
The Bush administration is accusing Syria, Iran and the Hezbollah militants they back of trying to overthrow the Lebanese government. Officials acknowledged the United States could do little to prevent outside interference with Beirut's fragile democracy.Iran ready to supply Lebanon with anti-aircraft arms AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 05 2:56 AM
Iran is prepared to supply anti-aircraft weaponry to the Lebanese armed forces, its ambassador to Beirut has been quoted as saying.Lebanon's democracy may be short-lived, US fears; warns Syria, Iran to keep hands off EARTHtimes.org - Nov 02 5:12 AM
WASHINGTON: The US administration said it had evidence that Syria, Iran and the Hezbollah were trying to topple Lebanon's democratically elected government. In a strongly worded letter, it also warned them to get their hands off the Siniora government.Democratic Victory in US Congress Would Bring New Leaders to Key Committees Payvand Iran News - Nov 04 9:07 AM
The House International Relations Committee would likely be headed by California Congressman Tom Lantos, known for his fiery speeches on behalf of human rights, tough rhetoric toward regimes in Iran and Syria, and his strong support of Israel. -VOAIran would consider new US request for Iraq talks AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 05 2:25 AM
Iran has said it was ready to consider requests from its arch-enemy the United States to hold unprecedented talks over Iraq, even though a similar move came to nothing earlier this year.Syria, Iran undermining Lebanon gov't, U.S. says Arizona Daily Star - Nov 01 11:21 PM
WASHINGTON The Bush administration accused Syria, Iran and the Hezbollah militants they back of trying to oust the Lebanese government. But officials acknowledged the U.S. can do little to prevent outside interference with Beirut's fragile democracy.Syria Dismisses US Claims of Plans to Topple Lebanese Government Voice of America - Nov 01 6:37 PM
Syria has dismissed a U. S. statement which said Damascus is collaborating with Iran and the Shi'ite militant group Hezbollah on plans to topple Lebanon's government.Is Washington Promoting Democracy or Comedy? Middle East Online - Nov 04 6:58 AM
This week, the US claims to support the Siniora government of Lebanon against a Syria-Iran-Hezbullah plot. But less than two months ago, the US was supplying Israel with weaponry, supplies and political cover to smash the country to smithereens.Blair's Syria move fails to impress Guardian Unlimited - Nov 01 5:42 PM
Governments of Israel and US respond coolly to Tony Blair's secret diplomatic initiative to encourage Syria to restart Middle East peace talks.SAMUEL H. BOWERS The State - 20 minutes ago
Imprisoned Ku Klux Klan chief Former Ku Klux Klan Imperial Wizard Samuel H. Bowers, who was serving a life sentence for the 1966 bombing death of a civil rights leader, died Sunday in a Mississippi state penitentiary, officials said. He was 82.Iran, Syria Plot to `Topple' Lebanon's Leadership, U.S. Says Bloomberg.com - Nov 01 9:02 AM
Nov. 1 (Bloomberg) -- The Bush administration today accused Iran and Syria of plotting to depose the Lebanese government of U.S.-backed Prime Minister Fouad Siniora.Blair dispatches senior diplomat to Syria to press Damascus to play key Mideast role San Diego Union-Tribune - Nov 01 4:14 PM
LONDON, 12:23 p.m. Nov. 1 (AP): Britain held official talks with Syria for the first time since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, in an effort to press Damascus to support U.S.-led coalition attempts to quash sectarian violence in the neighboring state, officials said Wednesday.Britain urges Syria to take steps to end international isolation Financial Times - Nov 01 6:24 PM
Senior British government figures said yesterday they had held talks with President Bashar al-Assad of Syria this week, discussing ways in which the Damascus regime could end its isolation from the international community.CSIS: We did not 'in any way' contribute to Arar affair Hill Times - 33 minutes ago
CSIS did not "in any way" play a role in the deportation and torture of Maher Arar, current and former senior CSIS officials told the House Committee on Public Safety and National Security last week.