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AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 11 5:36 PM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned Syria and Iran in an exclusive interview with AFP that the "future of Lebanon is not an issue for negotiation."Israel downplays chance of conflict with Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 11 5:29 AM
Israeli officials have downplayed the chance of armed conflict with Syria, a day after a senior intelligence officer said Damascus was preparing for war with the Jewish state.Syria and Iraq re-open embassies BBC News - Dec 11 10:57 AM
Syria and Iraq re-open embassies in each other's capitals ending a diplomatic boycott of more than 20 years.Bush seeking Iraq help from Iran, Syria AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 11 3:29 PM
US President George W Bush has said in a veiled message to Iran and Syria that Iraq's neighbours need to help Baghdad's struggling government survive.Syria and Iraq re-open embassies AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 11 1:54 PM
Syria and Iraq have re-opened their embassies in each other's capitals, ending more than two decades of a diplomatic boycott.Rice warns Syria and Iran over Lebanon protests Baku Today - Dec 11 6:25 PM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned Syria and Iran in an exclusive interview with F that the "future of Lebanon is not an issue for negotiation."Rice warns Syria and Iran over Lebanon protests TODAYonline - Dec 11 5:59 PM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (R) listens as President George W. Bush speaks following a meeting with Spate Department officials in Washington, DC. Rice warned Syria and Iran in an exclusive interview with AFP that the "future of Lebanon is not an issue for negotiation."Olmert criticizes German FM visit to Syria People's Daily - Dec 11 5:38 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert criticized Monday German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier's last week visit to Syria, saying it was a "mistake".Syria and Iraq reopen missions The Peninsula - Dec 11 3:57 PM
damascus Syria and Iraq reopened their embassies in each other s capitals yesterday, ending more than two decades of diplomatic boycott since Syria sided with Iran during the Iraq-Iran war.US must try to engage Iraq, Syria: Baker report authors AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 10 2:53 PM
The lead authors of a sweeping review of US Iraq policy stressed that Washington must engage Iran and Syria to help achieve peace and security in Iraq and the wider Middle East.Olmert: no evidence of imminent Syria war EARTHtimes.org - 1 hour, 56 minutes ago
JERUSALEM, Dec. 11 -- Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Monday he has not received intelligence leading him to believe that a war with Syria is brewing.Israeli PM sees no sign of coming war with Syria People's Daily - Dec 11 4:23 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said on Monday that he received no intelligence alerts indicating the possibility of a war with Syria, local daily Yedioth Ahronoth reported on its website.Israeli official says Syria preparing for war AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 10 12:59 PM
Israel believes Syria is preparing for war by stepping up missile production and deploying anti-tank rockets along the border, a senior intelligence official was quoted as saying.Syria: Private Radio Al-Madina FM Goes Live on the Internet RedNova - Dec 11 11:12 AM
BBC Monitoring observes that Syria's first private commercial radio station is now available streamed live from their English- language website at www.almadinafm.com.Nigeria: President Obasanjo Visits Syria AllAfrica.com - Dec 11 11:52 AM
President Olusegun Obasanjo on December 10 began a two-day state visit to Damascus at the invitation of President Bashar al-Assad, while expressing hope that his first visit to Syria will launch flourished sustainable bilateral relations between the two countries.Olmert Cautions Berlin against Including Syria in Peace Process Deutsche Welle - Dec 11 10:33 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has warned Germany against drawing Syria into the Middle East peace process a day before he meets with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday in Berlin.Interior Minister Aksu In Syria TurkishPress.com - Dec 11 10:37 AM
DAMASCUS - Turkish Interior Minister Abdulkadir Aksu, who is currently in Syrian capital city of Damascus to attend the First Turkey-Syria Local Administrations Congress, was received by President Bashar al-Asad of Syria on Sunday.SYRIA: Ahwazis in fear after news of deportation and deaths AlertNet - Dec 11 5:55 AM
Source: IRIN Ethnic Arab (Ahwazi) refugees from Iran now living in Damascus have expressed fear as news emerged that Syria has deported three more Ahwazi activists to Iran, where they face torture and execution. First Turkey - Syria Local Administrations Congress Starts In Damascus TurkishPress.com - Dec 11 10:23 AM
DAMASCUS - The First Turkey-Syria Local Administrations Congress has begun in Syrian capital city of Damascus.Syria and Iraq re-open embassies Khaleej Times - Dec 11 7:35 AM
DAMASCUS - Syria and Iraq re-opened their embassies in each other s capitals on Monday, ending more than two decades of diplomatic boycott since Syria sided with Iran during the Iraq-Iran war.Turkey - Syria Local Administrations Congress Ends TurkishPress.com - Dec 11 10:31 AM
DAMASCUS - The First Turkey-Syria Local Administrations Congress has ended in Syrian capital city of Damascus on Sunday.PRO/CON: Should U.S. talk to Iran, Syria about Mideast peace? The Charlotte Observer - Dec 11 12:08 AM
Why should our government talk to Iran and Syria? The real question is, why shouldn't it?Sudanese envoy says Syria supports for Arab League proposal on Lebanon People's Daily - Dec 11 6:07 AM
A visiting Sudanese envoy said here Monday that Syria supports the Arab League (AL)'s mediation to solve Lebanon's crisis between the Shiite Hezbollah and the western-backed government.Syria backs Arab initiative on Lebanon: envoy Khaleej Times - Dec 11 4:35 AM
DAMASCUS - Syria supports an Arab League mediation to end the political crisis in Lebanon between its ally Hezbollah and the Western-backed government, a Sudanese envoy said on Monday.'Syria backs Arab initiative on Lebanon' Independent Online - Dec 11 6:43 AM
A Sudanese presidential adviser has told reporters that Syria supports efforts of the Arab League in Lebanon.Talking to Syria and Iran would be a mistake 12/11 St. Petersburg Times - Dec 10 10:33 PM
Talking to Syria and Iran could benefit the Mideast and the United States? The last time I checked, Lebanon, Israel and Kurdistan are all in that region, and not only would they not "benefit" from such talks, they would also be placed in a much more precarious situation than they face now.Israel should hold talks with Syria: Israeli official AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 10 1:46 AM
Israel should restart peace talks with Syria, a senior military official has been quoted as saying, in comments that are at odds with recent statements by the country's political leaders.Baker, Hamilton press diplomacy with Iran, Syria (Eric Pfeiffer / THE WASHINGTON TIMES) The Washington Times - Dec 10 10:20 PM
The co-chairmen of the Iraq Study Group, James A. Baker III and Lee H. Hamilton, yesterday defended their policy recommendations, including a call for diplomacy with Iran and Syria, even as President Bush appeared to reject significant proposals in their report.Syria backs Arab League efforts on Lebanon: envoy Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 11 9:07 AM
The Arab League won vital Syrian support on Monday for its efforts to end a standoff between Lebanon's government and a Hezbollah-led opposition, but the opposing parties said a deal still looked elusive.Syria, Iraq reopen embassies Gulf News - Dec 11 2:30 AM
Damascus: Two decades of diplomatic boycott ended on Monday when Syria and Iraq re-opened their embassies in each other's capital. Iraq's flag was raised on the roof terrace of its embassy in Damascus in a ceremony attended by Syrian and Iraqi officials.Israel downplays chance of conflict with Syria Khaleej Times - Dec 11 12:04 AM
JERUSALEM - Israeli officials downplayed the chance of armed conflict with Syria Monday, a day after a senior intelligence officer said Damascus was preparing for war with the Jewish state.Islamist in Syria jailed for 12 years Gulf Times - Dec 10 10:59 PM
DAMASCUS: Syria s High Security Court yesterday sentenced a Syrian to 12 years in prison for membership of the banned Muslim Brotherhood, a human rights group said.US must try to engage Iraq, Syria: report authors Khaleej Times - Dec 10 7:19 PM
WASHINGTON - The lead authors of a sweeping review of US Iraq policy stressed Sunday that Washington must engage Iran and Syria to help achieve peace and security in Iraq and the wider Middle East.Syria preparing for war: Israeli army AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 10 12:03 PM
A top Israeli military official told the Cabinet that Syria is preparing its forces for a military conflict with Israel, a senior government official said.Bush consults diplomats on Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 32 minutes ago
Facing strong pressure to shift course in Iraq, President George W. Bush said in a veiled message to Iran and Syria on Monday that Iraq's neighbors need to help Baghdad's struggling government survive.Israeli PM says Bush won't change stance on Syria, Iran People's Daily - Dec 10 4:39 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said on Sunday that he believed U.S. President George W. Bush would not change his stance regarding Syria and Iran, Israel's local daily Yedioth Ahronoth reported on its website.Bush can't keep giving foes silent treatment USA Today - Dec 11 4:18 PM
Shortly before the Iraq Study Group called for direct talks between the Bush administration and the governments of Syria and Iran, Cuba extended an olive branch to the White House. But instead of treating the Cuban call for dialogue as a diplomatic breakthrough, the Bush administration saw it as an outrage.Israeli intelligence chief warns: Syria is expanding its long-range missile manufacture and anti-tank rocket deployment DEBKAfile - Dec 10 1:46 PM
DEBKA file s military sources quote two statements by Israeli generals Sunday, Dec. 10 to the Israeli cabinet: OC Northern Command Maj.-Gen Gadi Eisenkott denounced as irresponsible talk of a war with Syria and Hizballah in the summer of 2007.Syria jails man for membership in Brotherhood The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 10 1:33 PM
Syria's High Security Court on Sunday sentenced a Syrian to 12 years in prison for membership in the banned Muslim Brotherhood, a human rights group said. "Mohammad Thabet Helli has been sentenced by the State High Security Court to 12 years in jail for belonging to the Muslim Brotherhood," said.MI officer: Syria preparing its army for war Jerusalem Newswire - Dec 10 10:32 AM
Syria is preparing its army for a war with Israel, according to the chief of the research department of the IDF's Military Intelligence.RP ties Syria chessers, keeps faint hopes alive INQ7.net - Dec 11 2:00 PM
DOHA, QATAR -- The Philippines missed another golden opportunity move up halfway through the chess competition of the 15th Asian Games Friday.US backs embattled Lebanon government AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 11 7:57 AM
The United States expressed strong support for embattled Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Siniora and warned Syria not to interfere in its smaller neighbor's internal affairs.Syria backs Arab League efforts on Lebanon Stuff - Dec 11 12:28 PM
BEIRUT: The Arab League has won vital Syrian support for its efforts to end a standoff between Lebanon's government and a Hezbollah-led opposition rallying hundreds of thousands in central Beirut, an envoy said.THESE ARE REALISTS? Mona Charen via Yahoo! News - Dec 11 2:47 AM
Recommendation 16 of the Iraq Study Group's report calls upon Syria to agree to a peace deal with Israel in return for the Golan Heights. It further suggests that Syria be persuaded to end its interference in Lebanon, cease aiding Hezbollah, convince Hamas to recognize Israel's right to exist, and intervene to obtain the release of two captured Israeli soldiers.Political Project for a Democratic Change in Syria Kurdish Media - Dec 10 4:48 AM
The Syrian opposition aims and supports the idea of regime change and spreading of democracy; the Kurdish National Assembly Syria has contacted various forces and oppositions from various elements of Syrian society including different religions and nationalities in Syria to form a wide coalition in preparation for regime change.Syria backs Arab League efforts on Lebanon -envoy Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 11 5:34 AM
BEIRUT (Reuters) - The Arab League won vital Syrian support on Monday for its efforts to end a standoff between Lebanon's pro-Western government and a Hezbollah-led opposition rallying hundreds of thousands in central Beirut, an envoy said.Syria backs Arab League on Lebanon -envoy Reuters.co.uk - Dec 11 8:46 AM
BEIRUT (Reuters) - The Arab League won vital Syrian support on Monday for its efforts to end a standoff between Lebanon's government and a Hezbollah-led opposition rallying hundreds of thousands in central Beirut, an envoy said.Israel should hold talks with Syria: official Khaleej Times - Dec 10 1:35 AM
JERUSALEM - Israel should restart peace talks with Syria, a senior military official was quoted as saying Sunday, in comments that are at odds with recent statements by the country s political leaders.East Timor govt bans exit visas to Syria AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 09 7:42 PM
East Timor's government has banned exit visas to Syria amid concerns a vice syndicate is trafficking women into prostitution in the Middle East.Iran? Syria? U.S. already talking to al-Qaida allies WorldNet Daily - Dec 09 10:10 PM
WASHINGTON With suggestions the U.S. negotiate with Syria and Iran dominating the news, Joseph Farah's G2 Bulletin reports Washington has already been talking quietly to a Syrian dissident group linked directly to the 9/11 hijackers and their sponsors in al-Qaida.Mark Weisbrot and Robert Naiman: MoveOn calls for talks with Iran: If you agree, vote with your pen HuffingtonPost - Dec 11 1:30 PM
Following the report of the Iraq Study Group, which called for the U.S. to engage in diplomacy with Iran and Syria, MoveOn.org sent an alert asking for folks to write letters to the editor supporting the call for diplomacy with Iran and Syria: http://pol.moveon.org/lte/index.html?lte_campaign_id=69 The alert says: "The Iraq Study Group has opened up the opportunity for a new diplomatic Flag hoisted at Iraq embassy in Syria after 26 years Middle East Times - Dec 11 6:02 AM
DAMASCUS -- The Iraqi flag was hoisted over the Iraqi embassy in Damascus Monday as it opened for the first time since diplomatic ties were broken off more than 25 years ago.Bush consults U.S. diplomats, experts on Iraq Reuters.co.uk - 14 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Facing strong pressure to shift course in Iraq, President George W. Bush said in a veiled message to Iran and Syria on Monday that Iraq's neighbours need to help Baghdad's struggling government survive.World news The West Australian - 43 minutes ago
Facing strong pressure to shift course in Iraq, President George W Bush said in a veiled message to Iran and Syria that Iraq's neighbours needed to help Baghdad's struggling government survive.Bush consults US diplomats, experts on Iraq SABC News - 32 minutes ago
Facing strong pressure to shift course in Iraq, George W Bush, the US president, said in a veiled message to Iran and Syria yesterday that Iraq's neighbours need to help Baghdad's struggling government survive.Syria backs Arab League efforts on Lebanon-envoy AlertNet - Dec 11 12:10 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds Lebanese political sources say no progress)) By Nadim Ladki BEIRUT, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The Arab League won vital Syrian support on Monday for its efforts to end a standoff between Lebanon's ... Iraq and Syria to reopen embassies TVNZ - Dec 09 1:44 PM
Iraq and Syria will re-open their respective embassies on Monday after decades of diplomatic deep freeze, Iraqi politician Ahmad Chalabi said on Saturday following talks with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem.IDF: Syria not planning for war with Israel in summer Haaretz Daily - Dec 11 1:30 AM
The Israel Defense Forces has no intelligence regarding Syrian plans to initiate a war against Israel next summer, the army announced last night in an official statement.Blair aides given top diplomatic posts Independent - Dec 11 4:58 PM
Prime Minister Tony Blair's senior foreign policy adviser and spearhead of his mission to engage Syria and Iran in a quest for Middle East peace will become Britain's new ambassador to the United States, officials said yesterday.Annan warns US against go-it-alone diplomacy ABC via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 11 2:35 PM
United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan is urging the United States to reach out to Iran and Syria to help quell the violence in Iraq.Rice wary of seeking Iran, Syria's help AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 08 2:57 PM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice voiced skepticism on Friday over a bipartisan panel's recommendation that the United States seek Iran and Syria's help to stabilize Iraq, saying they should want to take such steps on their own.Iraq and Syria to reopen embassies on Monday AlertNet - Dec 09 12:25 PM
Source: Reuters DAMASCUS, Dec. 9 (Reuters) - Iraq and Syria will re-open their respective embassies on Monday after decades of diplomatic deep freeze, Iraqi politician Ahmad Chalabi said on Saturday following talks ... Thomas Friedman: Whittier Daily news - 2 hours, 53 minutes ago
THE brutally honest Baker-Hamilton assessment of the Iraq morass implies that we need to leave Iraq if the factions there don't get their act together, but it also urges a last-ditch effort to enlist the help of Syria and Iran to salvage something decent.5.20am Tuesday December 12, 2006 The New Zealand Herald - Dec 11 2:35 PM
DAMASCUS - Syria and Iraq re-opened their embassies in each other's capitals on Monday, ending more than two decades of diplomatic boycott.Next British ambassador to U-S is strong supporter of Mideast engagement KTRE-TV East Texas - 2 hours, 29 minutes ago
LONDON Britain's newly-appointed ambassador to the U-S is a top foreign policy adviser to the prime minister, and he's been leading efforts to engage Syria and Iran.Bush consults U.S. diplomats, experts on Iraq AlertNet - Dec 11 3:10 PM
Source: Reuters (Recasts, adds details) By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Facing strong pressure to shift course in Iraq, President George W. Bush said in a veiled message to Iran and Syria on ... Iraqi official urges Iran, Syria to secure borders AlertNet - Dec 09 10:40 AM
Source: Reuters MANAMA, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The Iraqi national security adviser on Saturday accused Iran and Syria of deliberately failing to secure their borders with Iraq, saying 90 percent of suicide bombers entered ... World news The West Australian - Dec 11 3:46 PM
Facing strong pressure to shift course in Iraq, US President George W Bush said in a veiled message to Iran and Syria that Iraq's neighbours need to help Baghdad's struggling government survive.World news The West Australian - Dec 11 2:02 PM
Syria and Iraq have re-opened their embassies in each other's capitals, ending more than two decades of diplomatic boycott since Syria sided with Iran during the Iraq-Iran war.Olmert chastises German FM for Syria visit AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 08 11:24 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert criticized German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier for visiting Syria this week, branding Damascus a backer of terrorism and the insurgency in Iraq.U.S. offers strong support for Lebanese PM People's Daily - Dec 11 4:24 PM
The United States on Monday reiterated its strong support for embattled Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Siniora and warned Syria not to interfere in Lebanon 's internal affairs.Hotlinks Tiscali - Dec 11 4:40 PM
"I have received confirmation from the brothers in Syria that they (support) ... Lebanese consensus and support our efforts," Ismail, a Sudanese presidential adviser, said after meeting President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus.Bush begins 3-day study of options to solve Iraq riddle The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 11 1:18 PM
Facing strong pressure to shift course in Iraq, President George W. Bush said in a veiled reference to Iran and Syria on Monday that Iraq's neighbors need to help Baghdad's struggling government to survive. Bush launched three days of high-stakes, high-profile consultations on Iraq at the US State Department.Bush says Iraq's neighbours need to help Stuff - Dec 11 12:27 PM
to shift course in Iraq, President George W Bush has said in a veiled message to Iran and Syria that Iraq's neighbours need to help Baghdad's struggling government survive.Bush says Iraq's neighbors need to help AlertNet - Dec 11 10:25 AM
Source: Reuters By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Facing strong pressure to shift course in Iraq, President George W. Bush said in a veiled message to Iran and Syria on Monday that Iraq's ... Hizbullah smiles on Arab League plan, but Cabinet stays quiet The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 11 1:22 PM
Substantial obstacles remained to an Arab League initiative to end the standoff between the government and opposition in Lebanon on Monday, with both parties showing little flexibility on key demands. Arab League envoy and Sudanese presidential adviser Mustafa Ismail, who arrived in Lebanon from neighboring Syria on Monday, said.U.S. can t count on Iran or Syria Boston Herald - Dec 09 2:53 AM
President Bush yesterday left the door open a tiny crack to one of the most controversial recommendations in the Iraq Study Group report - direct talks with Iran and Syria.Iraqi refugees: critical needs remain unmet Electronic Iraq - Dec 11 8:53 AM
Over 1.8 million Iraqi refugees are currently spread throughout the Middle East, with the largest concentrations in Syria and Jordan and sizable populations in Lebanon and Egypt.Next British ambassador to U-S is strong supporter of Mideast engagement Fort Wayne News Channel 15 - Dec 11 11:00 AM
LONDON Britain's newly-appointed ambassador to the U-S is a top foreign policy adviser to the prime minister, and he's been leading efforts to engage Syria and...Bush tells Iran, Syria how they can join Iraq talks CNN.com - Dec 08 5:00 AM
After talks with his top Iraq war ally President Bush on Thursday indicated that Iran and Syria might be included in regional talks about Iraq, if they meet certain conditions.Hotlinks Tiscali - Dec 11 10:24 AM
But Blair -- accused by critics of going soft on Syria and Iran -- said Britain s policy was unchanged. They must both renounce support for terrorism, and in Iran s case, its nuclear ambitions.U.S.: Rice Skeptical Of Call To Engage With Iran, Syria Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Dec 09 5:52 AM
December 9, 2006 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has reacted skeptically to suggestions that the United States should engage with Iran and Syria to try to stabilize Iraq.Next battleground will be a familiar one, Israelis say / In Golan Heights, tensions with Syria are on the increase San Francisco Chronicle - Dec 10 3:58 AM
From afar, the only thing that Jamie Ben-David could see moving in the picturesque valley of Kuneitra was a white U.N. jeep racing between the manicured fruit groves. But as he drew nearer, the pastoral view was soon shattered. In the foreground lay... Syria and Turkey meet to boost local authority links AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 09 1:00 PM
Syrian and Turkish officials opened a conference in Damascus focused on local authorities and aimed at boosting ties between the two countries.Hotlinks Tiscali - Dec 11 8:56 AM
"I have received confirmation from the brothers in Syria that they (support)... Lebanese consensus and support our efforts," Ismail, a Sudanese presidential adviser, said after talks with President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus.Nelson trip includes Syria visit St. Petersburg Times - Dec 08 10:47 PM
WASHINGTON - Sen. Bill Nelson plans to leave today for a multicountry trip to the Middle East. Included will be a stop in Syria, where he is expected to meet with President Basher Assad.Rice Skeptical Regarding Talks With Iran and Syria Israel National News - Dec 09 10:30 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Following statements from Iran and Syria, expressing a willingness to assist the United States in Iraq, UN Secretary-General Kofi Anan called on the White House to enter into talks with the two.Nelson will visit Syria Gainesville Sun - Dec 09 3:03 AM
WASHINGTON mdash; Sen. Bill Nelson plans to leave today for a multi-country trip to the Middle East, which will include a stop in Syria where he is expected to meet with President Basher Assad.Lebanon seeks compromise after huge opposition rally AFP via Yahoo! News - 17 minutes ago
Lebanon's divided factions sought a political compromise after mass protests led by the Shiite militant group Hezbollah overwhelmed Beirut and raised fears of a return to civil strife.Interior Minister Aksu In Damascus TurkishPress.com - Dec 11 10:16 AM
DAMASCUS - Turkish Interior Minister Abdulkadir Aksu arrived in Syrian capital city of Damascus on Saturday. Aksu will attend the First Turkey-Syria Local Administration Congress.Monday, December 11 CNN.com - 14 minutes ago
BAGHDAD (CNN) -- A suicide car bomb exploded in central Baghdad Tuesday morning, killing at least 40 people and wounding another 50, according to an official with the Iraqi interior ministry.'MONKEY' SEES RED New York Post - Dec 11 2:38 AM
WASHINGTON - Former Secretary of State James Baker hit back at critics of the Iraq Study Group yesterday, saying those who question its proposals should come up with their own ideas. He also said that talks with outlaw regimes Iran and Syria...DeLay taking on new identity as Internet blogger USA Today - 1 hour, 23 minutes ago
Former House majority leader Tom DeLay is re-entering the political fray, this time as an Internet commentator and community organizer. DeLay, whose outspoken conservatism and take-no-prisoners legislative style made him a favorite target of Democrats, launched himself in the blogosphere Monday.Egypt releases details on American man AP via Yahoo! News - 57 minutes ago
Security officials in Egypt released new details Monday about an American man in their custody on suspicion of links to a terror network which allegedly recruits Muslims to fight the U.S.-led coalition in Iraq.President discusses strategy this week with military, diplomatic, Iraqi leaders USA Today - 2 hours, 25 minutes ago
President Bush holds a videoconference Tuesday with military leaders in Iraq, part of a series of high-level meetings to help him develop "a new way forward" on the war that could be announced as early as next week.No kudos for Bush in Annan's farewell AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 28 minutes ago
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan took his criticism of the Bush administration to the nation's heartland Monday, saying America must not sacrifice its democratic ideals while waging war against terrorism.Bush looks over Iraq options USA Today - 2 hours, 23 minutes ago
President Bush, starting a string of high-level meetings this week on Iraq, said today he is working on "a new way forward" in Iraq that he plans to disclose soon.Muslim Charity Sues Treasury Dept. and Seeks Dismissal of Charges of Terrorism New York Times - 2 hours, 11 minutes ago
The Treasury Department has designated Holy Land and five other American Muslim charities as terrorist supporters, seizing millions of dollars in assets and halting their activities.USA more pessimistic on Iraq war USA Today - 2 hours, 39 minutes ago
As President Bush weighs changing course in Iraq, Americans are increasingly pessimistic about the war and want most U.S. troops withdrawn within a year, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll taken Friday through Sunday says. Three of four support the major recommendations unveiled by the Iraq Study Group last week.Enormous horde joins Hezbollah-led protest The Salt Lake Tribune - Dec 11 12:27 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Hundreds of thousands of Hezbollah members and their allies flooded central Beirut on Sunday demanding changes in the government's makeup as soldiers strung more barbed wire around the offices of the Western-backed premier. Buoyed by the big turnout after a week of street protests, the pro-Syria opposition gave Prime Minister Fuad Saniora an ultimatum of a ''few days'' to