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White House Upset by Senator?s Trip to Syria 
New York Times - 2 hours, 56 minutes ago
The White House said Senator Bill Nelson of Florida?s trip to Syria was inappropriate and undermined democracy in the region.Full Nelson For Syria's Assad Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 4:00 PM
Diplomacy: In the first contact with a U.S. official since the Iraq Study Group suggested we talk with him, Syria's Baathist dictator, Bashar Assad, welcomes Sen. Bill Nelson, the first of many appeasers to come.Lawmaker visits to Syria unhelpful: White House Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 2:15 PM
The White House sought on Thursday to head off further visits by U.S. lawmakers to Syria, saying such trips undermine President George W. Bush's message that Damascus must stop meddling in Iraq and Lebanon.White House criticizes senator's Syria trip AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 2:41 PM
The White House sharply criticized a US senator's trip to Syria as "not helpful" and "not appropriate" and warned Damascus not to see the visit as an indirect overture from Washington.U.S. lawmaker visits to Syria unhelpful: White House Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 12:25 PM
The White House sought on Thursday to head off further visits to Syria by U.S. lawmakers, saying such trips undermine President George W. Bush's message that Damascus must stop meddling in Iraq and Lebanon.Senator Kerry urges dialogue with Iran, Syria Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 9:25 AM
U.S. Senator John Kerry, the Democratic candidate for the presidency in 2004, said on Thursday the U.S. administration should talk to Syria and Iran.Yemen-US talks on Syria ahead of Assad visit to Aden AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 9:23 AM
A US official slammed Syria's role in Lebanon and said he expected Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh to convey US concerns to his Syrian counterpart later this week.Defying Bush, Senator Visits Syria Washington Post - Dec 14 8:00 AM
The White House lashed out at Syria yesterday, as Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) defied pressure from the administration and went ahead with talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus. Afterward, Nelson said he sees a new "crack in the door" for U.S.-Syria relations and help in stabilizing... Kerry urges Bush to engage Iran, Syria on Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 8:59 AM
US Senator John Kerry urged his rival in the 2004 elections, President George W. Bush, to kindle a dialogue with Iran and Syria in a bid to stabilize Iraq.US senator defends travel to Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 6:14 AM
A US senator who traveled to Syria this week defended his trip as being in the interest of US policy and in keeping with last week's Iraq Study Group recommendations.UN chief urges Bush to talk to Iran and Syria on Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 4:48 AM
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has urged US President George W. Bush to involve Iran and Syria in the search for a solution to the crisis in Iraq.White House criticizes Nelson's trip to Syria MSNBC - Dec 14 1:06 PM
The White House said Thursday that Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson's trip to Syria was not only inappropriate, but that it gave undue legitimacy to a government that is thwarting democratic reform in the Middle East. The importance of US engagement with Iran and Syria The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 1:00 AM
Why did the 10 very experienced members of the Iraq Study Group lay such great stress on the need to engage politically with Iran and Syria? First, because after studying the situation in Iraq for nine long months they understood clearly that it is both "grave" and "deteriorating."White House Says Nelson's Visit to Syria Sends Mixed Message Fox News - Dec 14 11:57 AM
Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson's trip to Syria sent a mixed message on positions of the United States, the White House said Thursday.US warns UAE on trade with Iran, Syria Financial Times - Dec 14 6:34 PM
Washington is alarmed at the diversion of militarily sensitive technology to Iran and Syria via Dubai, a US official said on Thursday.US criticises Senator's visit to Syria NDTV - 2 hours, 49 minutes ago
The White House has said that Democratic Senator Bill Nelson's trip to Syria gave undue legitimacy to a government that is thwarting democratic reform in the West Asia.White House slams Sen. Nelson's visit to Syria Orlando Sentinel - Dec 14 2:07 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The White House said Thursday that Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson's trip to Syria gave undue legitimacy to a government that is thwarting democratic reform in the Middle East. Bush criticizes Syria; U.S. senator sees Assad Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 13 3:57 PM
President George W. Bush sharply criticized Syria on Wednesday despite calls for him to engage with the country over Iraq, while a Democratic senator defied administration wishes and met Syria's president.White House says Senate visits to Syria could hinder Mideast progress Norwalk Advocate - Dec 14 5:10 PM
The White House said Thursday that trips to Syria by U.S. lawmakers are a public relations victory for a government that is thwarting democratic reform in the Middle East. US lawmaker visits to Syria unhelpful-White House AlertNet - Dec 14 2:21 PM
Source: Reuters (Adds reaction from senators, more details) By Caren Bohan WASHINGTON, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The White House sought on Thursday to head off further visits by U.S. lawmakers to Syria, saying such ... US senators make overtures to Syria Financial Times - Dec 14 2:10 PM
Acting against the wishes of the Bush administration and Israel, three Democratic senators and at least one Republican are visiting Damascus to explore the possibility of engagement between Syria and the US, as recommended by the bipartisan Iraq Study Group.White House blames Senator's visit to Syria People's Daily - Dec 14 5:10 PM
The White House criticized on Thursday Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson's trip to Syria, saying it was not only inappropriate, but that it also gave undue legitimacy to a government that is thwarting democratic reform in the Middle East.Bush criticizes Syria; U.S. senator meets Assad Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 13 1:47 PM
President George W. Bush on Wednesday sharply attacked Syria despite calls for him to engage with the country over Iraq, while a Democratic senator defied administration wishes and met Syria's president.US lawmaker visits to Syria unhelpful-White House AlertNet - Dec 14 12:36 PM
Source: Reuters By Caren Bohan WASHINGTON, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The White House sought on Thursday to head off further visits to Syria by U.S. lawmakers, saying such trips undermine President George W. Bush's message ... Pope Wants Syria To Help Resolve Middle East Conflicts Nasdaq - Dec 14 9:53 AM
VATICAN CITY (AP)--Pope Benedict XVI encouraged Syria Thursday to use its influence to help resolve Middle East conflicts. Greeting Syria's new ambassador to the Holy See, the pontiff noted repeated papal appeals for cessation of violence in Lebanon, the Holy Land and in Iraq.CORRECTED: Senator Kerry urges dialogue with Iran, Syria Reuters via Yahoo! Canada News - Dec 14 8:17 AM
U.S. Senator John Kerry, the Democratic candidate for the presidency in 2004, said on Thursday the U.S. administration should engage in dialogue with Syria and Iran.Senator Kerry urges dialogue with Iran, Syria Reuters via Yahoo! Canada News - Dec 14 7:42 AM
U.S. Senator John Kerry, the Democratic candidate for the presidency in 2004, said on Thursday the U.S. administration should engage in dialogue with Syria and Iraq.Pope asks Syria to help secure peace Gulf News - Dec 14 3:25 PM
Vatican City: Pope Benedict XVI yesterday encouraged Syria to use its influence to help resolve Middle East conflicts and counter terrorism. Greeting Syria's new ambassador to the Holy See, the pontiff noted repeated papal appeals for cessation of violence in Lebanon, Palestine and in Iraq.Nelson defies Bush, enlists Syria's help Orlando Sentinel - Dec 14 6:22 AM
Syrian President Bashar Assad told Sen. Bill Nelson on Wednesday that he was willing to cooperate with the U.S. to control the porous border between Syria and Iraq used by insurgents. US Syria Fox21 - Dec 14 10:32 AM
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) _ Florida Senator Bill Nelson says Syria's president appears willing to work with the U-S in controlling his country's border with Iraq.Nelson met with Bashar Assad (bah-SHAHR' AH'-sahd) for an hour, and later told reporters in a conference call there is "a crack in the door" for further discussions.The U-S says foreign fighters often enter Iraq from Syria.Nelson says he also ...Sen. Nelson: Syria could help in Iraq Miami Herald - Dec 14 4:40 AM
Sen. Bill Nelson met Wednesday with Syrian President Basher Assad in defiance of the White House, saying after the meeting that he believes there is a ''crack in the door'' for discussions to continue for Syria to help curb the violence in neighboring Iraq.Fla. senator meets Syria's president Boston Globe - Dec 14 1:01 AM
DAMASCUS -- US Senator Bill Nelson met President Bashar al-Assad of Syria yesterday, a week after a US bipartisan panel recommended the Bush administration engage Syria to help stabilize Iraq. Nelson, a Florida Democrat, was named to the Intelligence Committee this week and said he was on a fact-finding mission to the region. Members of the US Congress have shunned ...Bush presses Syria on prisoners, Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 13 8:37 AM
US President George W. Bush called on Syria to free all political prisoners and to halt "intimidation and interference" that is hurting Lebanon's embattled democracy.Bush criticizes Syria on human rights, Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 13 8:00 AM
President George W. Bush, who is facing calls to try to engage Syria over Iraq, on Wednesday criticized Damascus for its handling of human rights and actions in Lebanon.Bush criticizes Syria; U.S. senator sees Assad Central Chronicle - Dec 14 10:01 AM
Washington, Dec 14: President George W. Bush sharply criticized Syria on Wednesday despite calls for him to engage with the country over Iraq, while a Democratic senator defied administration wishes and met Syria's president.Syria's Assad calls on West not to intervene in Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 13 6:42 AM
Syria's president has called on world powers not to intervene in neighbouring Lebanon, where pro- and anti-Damascus forces are locked in a political standoff, saying the Lebanese can resolve their own problems.More than 800,000 Iraqis may be in Syria AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 13 6:27 AM
Syria has admitted more than 800,000 Iraqis who have fled the violence in their country, the official Al-Baath newspaper quoted Syria's Interior Ministry as saying Wednesday.Nelson travels to Syria Sun-Sentinel - Dec 14 12:15 AM
WASHINGTON · Syrian President Bashar Assad told U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson on Wednesday that he is willing to cooperate with the United States to control the porous border between Syria and Iraq used by insurgents.DPRK, Syria sign a cooperation agreement on security People's Daily - Dec 14 5:55 AM
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Syria on Thursday signed an agreement to strengthen mutual security cooperation, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.Talks with Iran and Syria will not be an easy ride Financial Times - Dec 14 12:01 AM
Acentral recommendation of the Iraq Study Group appointed by the US Congress to begin talks with Iran and Syria was among the first casualties of President George W. Bush s cavalier pick-and-choose response.Against Bush's wishes, Nelson travels to Syria St. Petersburg Times - Dec 13 10:27 PM
Despite objections from the Bush administration, Florida Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson met with Syria's president in Damascus on Wednesday and urged him to tighten his nation's border with Iraq, a major crossing point for arms and aid for the insurgency.Bush should talk to Iran, Syria on Iraq crisis, Annan says People's Daily - Dec 14 5:10 AM
U.S. President George W. Bush should talk to Iran and Syria before he makes decisions on solution to the crisis in Iraq, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan told France Radio International (RFI) on Thursday.Nelson Finds Hope In Talk With Syria The Tampa Tribune - Dec 13 9:33 PM
Sen. Bill Nelson thinks there is "a crack in the door" for better relations with Syria, but the Bush administration disagrees.US may talk to Syria, but not Iran The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Dec 13 12:00 AM
One of the most controversial recommendations of the Iraq Study Group (ISG) is that the Bush administration should enlist the aid of Iran and Syria to achieve stability in Iraq.Nelson takes trip to Syria, defying Bush Post a Comment Bradenton Herald - Dec 14 12:18 AM
Defying the Bush administration, Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida met Wednesday in Damascus with Syrian President Bashar Assad, saying after the meeting that he believed that there was a "crack in the door" to continue discussions with Syria on curbing the violence in neighboring Iraq.Nelson tries to enlist Syria to help Iraq Pensacola News Journal - Dec 13 10:57 PM
Florida Sen. Bill Nelson visited with the president of Syria in attempts to enlist Syria to stabilizing violence-torn Iraq.Canada: New Inquiry Into 3 Canadians Jailed in Syria New York Times - Dec 12 9:18 PM
The government agreed to start an inquiry into the cases of three men who say they were tortured in Syria because of information provided by Canada. In October 2001, Canadian investigators observed Abdullah Almalki and Maher Arar having lunch. Their discussion ultimately led to the deportation to Syria and subsequent torture of Mr. Arar, who was born in Syria, by the United States in 2002. An ...Probe launched into Canadian trio jailed in Syria, Egypt AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 12 8:49 PM
Ottawa will probe allegations three Canadians were wrongly jailed and tortured in Syria and Egypt, officials said as Canada's own anti-terror division was rapped for complicity in a similar case.Full Nelson For Syria's Assad Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! Finance - Dec 14 4:00 PM
Commentary from Investor's Business DailyBush sharply criticizes Syria UPI - Dec 13 8:13 PM
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Syria is a government of "brute force," not one "whose legitimacy is grounded in the consent of the people," U.S. President George W. Bush said Wednesday.Bush criticises Syria; US senator sees Assad Khaleej Times - Dec 13 7:24 PM
WASHINGTON - President George W. Bush sharply criticised Syria on Wednesday despite calls for him to engage with the country over Iraq, while a Democratic senator defied administration wishes and met Syria s president.Talks with Iran and Syria will not be an easy ride Zawya - Dec 14 12:46 AM
A central recommendation of the Iraq Study Group appointed by the US Congress to begin talks with Iran and Syria was among the first casualties of President George W.?Bush's cavalier pick-and-choose response.Iraq violence sparks exodus to Syria BBC News - Dec 13 2:44 AM
Growing numbers of Iraqis fleeing are to Syria to escape the violence, but aid agencies are struggling to cope.Bush Urges Syria to Release Political Prisoners, Stop Meddling in Lebanon Voice of America - Dec 13 12:59 PM
President Bush has urged Syria to "immediately free all political prisoners" and stop what he called "efforts to undermine Lebanese sovereignty."Bush reiterates accusation against Syria People's Daily - Dec 13 5:41 PM
U.S. President George W. Bush reiterated accusation against Syria on Wednesday, saying Damascus should promote democracy in homeland and stop interfering in internal affairs of neighboring countries.Bush criticizes Syria; U.S. senator sees Assad AlertNet - Dec 13 1:51 PM
Source: Reuters (Adds Sen. Dodd, paragraphs 12-13) By Caren Bohan and Susan Cornwell WASHINGTON, Dec 13 (Reuters) - President George W. Bush sharply criticized Syria on Wednesday despite calls ... Bush criticizes Syria, but senator sees opening Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 13 11:04 AM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush renewed his criticism of Syria on Wednesday for its handling of human rights and actions in Lebanon, despite increasing pressure to seek Syrian help in ending violence in Iraq.Bush sharply criticizes Syria EARTHtimes.org - Dec 13 8:07 PM
The bipartisan Iraq Study Group -- led by former Secretary of State James Baker and former Rep. Lee Hamilton, D-Ind. -- last week urged the Bush administration to consider direct talks with Iran and Syria.British lawmaker underlines Syria's role in Mideast People's Daily - Dec 13 4:25 PM
A visiting British lawmaker said on Wednesday that Syria can play a very important role in solving problems in the Middle East, Syria's official SANA news agency reported.Bush Calls On Syria To Release Political Prisoners Nasdaq - Dec 13 8:23 AM
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- President George W. Bush said Wednesday that Syria should release all political prisoners and stop undermining Lebanese sovereignty.Canada to probe cases of trio jailed in Syria Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 12 11:43 AM
Stunned by revelations of police incompetence in the case of a Canadian man deported to Syria, the government launched an investigation on Tuesday into claims by three other men who say they were tortured in Syria because of information provided by Canadian authorities.Bush raps Syria over Lebanon Gulf Daily News - Dec 13 6:10 PM
WASHINGTON: US President George W Bush renewed his criticism of Syria yesterday for its handling of human rights and actions in Lebanon, despite increasing pressure to seek Syrian help in ending violence in Iraq.Syria: Has Admitted More Than 800,000 Iraqi Refugees Nasdaq - Dec 13 7:08 AM
DAMASCUS (AP)--Syria has admitted more than 800,000 Iraqis who have fled the violence raging in their country, the official Al-Baath newspaper quoted the Syrian Interior Ministry as saying Wednesday.Syria willing to talk about Iraq border control KXLY-TV Spokane - Dec 13 11:10 AM
AMMAN, JORDAN -- Florida Senator Bill Nelson says Syria's president appears willing to work with the US in controlling his country's border with Iraq.Nelson says Syria willing to talk Tampa Bay's 10 - Dec 13 11:26 AM
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) Florida Senator Bill Nelson says Syria's president appears willing to work with the US in controlling his country's border with Iraq.Canada to probe allegations three Canadians tortured by Egypt, Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 12 11:09 AM
A probe will launched into the case of three Canadians who allege they were wrongly detained and tortured in Syria and Egypt, Canada's Public Safety Minister Stockwell Day announced.Nelson says Syria willing to talk FOX 10 Mobile - Dec 13 11:04 AM
AMMAN, Jordan Florida Senator Bill Nelson says Syria's president appears willing to work with the U-S in controlling his country's border with Iraq. Nelson...US Syria ABC 7 El Paso - Dec 13 10:10 AM
Nelson says Syria willing to talk AMMAN, Jordan (AP) _ Florida Senator Bill Nelson says Syria's president appears willing to work with the U-S in controlling his...Bush presses Syria on prisoners, Lebanon INQ7.net - Dec 13 8:23 AM
WASHINGTON -- US President George W. Bush on Wednesday called on Syria to free all political prisoners and to halt "intimidation and interference" that is hurting Lebanon's embattled democracy.Fla. senator defies Bush, visits Syria AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 13 5:13 PM
In a direct affront to the Bush administration, a Democratic senator spent an hour Wednesday with Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus, emerging from the meeting to say Assad was willing to help control the Iraq-Syrian border.Nigeria: Country, Syria Establish Joint Commission AllAfrica.com - Dec 13 10:44 AM
Nigeria and Syria have agreed to establish a bilateral joint commission to boost economic cooperation between them.US may talk to Syria, but not Iran The Christian Science Monitor - Dec 12 3:18 PM
US courtship of Syria might drive a wedge between Syria and Iran - a welcome result. Weapons Syria buys from Russia only for defense - vice president Interfax - Dec 13 4:19 AM
DAMASCUS. Dec 13 (Interfax) - Syria is purchasing weapons from Russia exclusively for defensive purposes, Syrian Vice President Farouk al-Shara said. "We need the weapons supplied by Russia for defense. We are getting them in a difficult way, and the entire international community is monitoring us.Senator Bucks Bush, Visits Syria Israel National News - Dec 13 12:03 PM
(IsraelNN.com) A Florida Democratic Senator is visiting Syrian President Bashar Assad, the first meeting between the Syrian leader and an American official since last week's Baker-Hamilton report urged involving Syria and Iran in the peace process.US official warns UAE on trade with Iran, Syria AlertNet - Dec 14 12:21 PM
Source: Reuters By Doug Palmer WASHINGTON, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The United States warned the United Arab Emirates on Thursday it may take action against the Gulf state if it fails to halt the flow of technology to ... Dutch FM holds talks in Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 12 3:47 AM
Dutch Foreign Minister Ben Bot has held talks with Syria's leadership in the latest EU opening toward Damascus amid US efforts to isolate the country.Intrusive Facts RealClearPolitics.com via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 5:30 AM
In the midst of about three hours of Pentagon briefings Tuesday a few seemingly disjointed facts emerged. Each is a major data point that exposes the vacuity of the Baker-Hamilton ISG's recommendation to negotiate with Syria and Iran.Democratic senator shrugs off Bush policy, reaches out to Syria Seattle Times - Dec 14 12:29 AM
Defying the Bush administration, Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida met Wednesday in Damascus with Syrian President Bashar Assad, saying...Bush Administration Resists Calls to Engage Syria in Iraq Planning The Online NewsHour - Dec 12 5:23 PM
The recently released Iraq Study Group report's call on the Bush administration to end its isolation of Syria has sparked renewed debate over the American approach to dealing with Damascus.CORRECTED: Senator Kerry urges dialogue with Iran, Syria Reuters - Dec 14 8:44 AM
Changes Iraq to Iran in first paragraphNigeria, Syria establish Joint Commission AngolaPress - Dec 13 12:53 AM
Lagos, Nigeria, 12/13 - Nigeria and Syria have agreed to establish a Joint Commission to boost their economic cooperation, an official statement said.Sen. Nelson trip criticized more strongly Miami Herald - 2 hours, 44 minutes ago
The White House on Thursday escalated its criticism of Sen. Bill Nelson's defiant diplomacy to Syria as other senators prepared to meet with the president of the country the United States accuses of aiding terrorists.DEM BYPASSES PREZ ON SYRIA New York Post - Dec 14 2:37 AM
WASHINGTON - In a direct affront to the Bush administration, Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida spent an hour yesterday with Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus, emerging from the meeting to say Assad was willing to help control the...Middle East peace not possible without Syria - Merkel Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Dec 12 1:50 PM
BERLIN (Reuters) - Forging peace in the Middle East is not possible without involving Syria, but cooperation with Damascus would be very difficult at the present time, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday.The importance of US engagement with Iran and Syria The Christian Science Monitor - Dec 13 2:32 PM
Even during the worst days of the cold war, the US kept in contact with the USSR. Rice warns Syria and Iran over Lebanon protests 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."Senate Democrat Defies Bush, Visits Syria CBS News - Dec 13 12:35 PM
Sen. Bill Nelson defied Bush administration policy and traveled to Damascus for talks with Syrian President Bashar Assad. The Florida Democrat said Assad appeared willing to work with the U.S. to help control his country's border with Iraq.Arms technology 'being diverted from Dubai' Financial Times - Dec 14 6:35 PM
The Bush administration is "increasingly alarmed" about the diversion of militarily sensitive technology to Iran and Syria via Dubai, a US official said yesterday.Thursday, Dec 14, 2006 Knight-Ridder Washington Bureau - Dec 14 3:20 PM
WASHINGTON - The White House on Thursday escalated its criticism of Florida Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson's defiant diplomacy to Syria as a parade of other senators prepared to meet with the president of the country.Senators Lining Up to Talk to Syrian President Crosswalk.com - Dec 14 3:00 PM
(CNSNews.com) - Democratic senators and a moderate Republican are lining up to visit Damascus at a time conservatives are urging President Bush to reject a high-level panel's recommendation that the U.S. engage both Syria and fellow State Department-designated terror-sponsor Iran in efforts to bring stability to Iraq.Dutch FM says Syria can play key role in Mideast region People's Daily - Dec 12 5:22 PM
Visiting Dutch Foreign Minister Ben Bot said here on Tuesday that Syria could play an important role in achieving peace in the Middle East.Nigeria, Syria Establish Joint Commission This Day - Dec 12 4:51 PM
Nigeria and Syria have agreed to establish a bilateral joint commission to boost economic cooperation between them. The agreement to establish the commission was one of the major outcomes of President Olusegun Obasanjo s state visit to Damascus which ended yesterday President Obasanjo and his host, President Bashar Al-Assad, directed their officials to expedite action on the implementation of all ...Sen. Bill Nelson Meets With Syria's Assad in Damascus Fox News - Dec 13 11:27 AM
Democratic senator defies State Department, who disapproved of trip, saying that Syrian dictator wants to cooperate in controlling border with Iraq.Israel halts $35m Gaza cash run Times Online - Dec 14 3:23 PM
Hamas gunmen stormed the Gaza crossing into Egypt last night after Israel refused to allow their leader to enter Gaza carrying $35 million (£18 million) in cash collected from Iran, Syria and other Arab countries....Survey Shows Americans Want Direct Talks with Iran, Syria Israel National News - Dec 12 10:04 PM
(IsraelNN.com) Almost two-thirds of Americans favor the Baker-Hamilton commission recommendation for direct negotiations with Iran and Syria, according to a Los Angeles Times-Bloomberg poll.Arar's lawyers file appeal against U.S. officials who sent him to Syria CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Dec 12 10:50 AM
WASHINGTON (CP) - American lawyers for Maher Arar have filed an appeal in his case against the U.S. officials who sent him to Syria.Senator Meets With President Of Syria KGO-TV Bay Area - Dec 13 8:25 PM
President Bush explains why he's in no hurry to change his policy in Iraq. Meanwhile, some of his critics are proceeding without him.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Dec 14 2:15 PM
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said Syria and Iran have to be involved in the search for a solution to the crisis in Iraq.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Dec 14 2:16 PM
The United States administration has welcomed Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan's recent visits to Syria and Iran. Tony Snow, a White House Spokesman, commented on a telephone conversation between U.S. President George Bush and Erdogan regarding the latter's recent contacts in the Middle East.Fla. senator defies Bush, visits Syria Boston Globe - Dec 13 9:52 AM
In a direct affront to the Bush administration, a Democratic senator spent an hour Wednesday with Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus, asking him to do more to stabilize Iraq.