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LONDON, December 30 (IranMania) - Head of an Iranian construction consortium surveyed the possibility of constructing a tourism city near Syria s coastal city of Latakia.OLMERT HINTS HE'D TALK WITH SYRIA New York Post - Dec 29 2:42 AM
JERUSALEM - In a gesture to Syria, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said yesterday he is open to "any murmur of peace" from Israel's enemies. Syria has recently signaled it would like to reopen the peace talks that foundered in 2000. Olmert so far has...Israel open to resuming talks with Syria Miami Herald - Dec 29 12:21 AM
(AP) -- In a gesture to Syria, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Thursday said he is open to ''any murmur of peace'' from Israel's enemies.Talabani to visit Syria in January Gulf Times - Dec 29 2:07 AM
DAMASCUS: Iraq s President Jalal Talabani is to visit Syria in January for talks on all "pending issues" between the two countries, Talabani s Kurdish National Union party said in a statement yesterday.Iran?s Strong Ties With Syria Complicate U.S. Overtures New York Times - Dec 27 7:48 PM
Some Western diplomats in Iran say that, even if the United States tried, it might be impossible to extricate Syria from Iran?s orbit.Shalom: Syria Negotiations "Idiocy" Israel National News - Dec 29 1:59 AM
)IsraelNN.com) Former Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom said that opening negotiations with Syria would be an act of "great idiocy". "Syria is holding fast to its extremist line and is part of the axis of evil," said Shalom.Iran, Syria strong ties complicate US overtures IranMania.com - Dec 28 9:04 PM
LONDON, December 29 (IranMania) - Early next year, Syria s first domestically manufactured cars are scheduled to roll off an assembly line, The New York Times reported.Israelis Oppose Negotiations with Syria Angus Reid - Dec 28 9:09 PM
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Israel believe their government should not enter talks with Syria, according to a poll by the Dahaf Institute published in Yediot Ahronot. 67 per cent of respondents reject negotiations between the two countries.Syria flirts with the West Financial Express - Dec 28 9:02 AM
A series of visits by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to staunch US allies Yemen and the United Arab Emirates culminating in talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow this week is prompting speculation that Syria has finally decided to leave the Iranian orbit.Iranian Consortium Mulls Construction Of Tourism City In Syria Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 28 12:34 AM
Head of an Iranian construction consortium here on Wednesday surveyed possibility of constructing a tourism city near Syria's Lazeqiyeh coast city.IRANIAN CONSORTIUM MULLS CONSTRUCTION OF TOURISM CITY IN SYRIA Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Dec 28 12:34 AM
Infrastructure Head of an Iranian construction consortium here on Wednesday surveyed possibility of constructing a tourism city near Syria's Lazeqiyeh coast city.Syria's Assad sends Israeli peace call via US senator AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 28 11:36 AM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is "very interested" in peace talks with Israel, according to a message given to a US senator who visited Damascus last week, Israeli television reported.Iranian consortium surveys construction of tourism city in Syria Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 27 6:16 PM
Iran - Syria - Tourism Head of an Iranian construction consortium here on Wednesday surveyed possibility of constructing a tourism city near Syria's Lazeqiyeh coast city.Emaar Syria presentation center to feature true models of Eighth Gate Gowealthy - Dec 27 10:21 PM
Emaar Syria, a subsidiary of Emaar Properties, the Dubai-based PJSC and a reputed global real estate major, is on schedule with the construction of the presentation center for its Eighth Gate master-plan realty project in Damascus, Syria.PM: Americans Don t Veto Negotiations With Syria Israel National News - Dec 27 9:49 PM
(IsraelNN.com) In a meeting with Israeli ambassadors in Europe, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert stated that he is opposed to negotiations with Syria due to Syria s support of terror organizations.Israeli prime minister willing to listen to peace offers USA Today - Dec 28 11:26 AM
In a gesture to Syria, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Thursday said he is open to "any murmur of peace" from Israel's enemies. Olmert's spokeswoman, Miri Eisin, played down the comments.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Dec 29 2:06 PM
Over 20,000 Turkish citizens will cross the Syrian border in the second and third days of the Feast of Sacrifice, an Islamic holiday, through buses and cars to visit their relatives in Syria.Olmert: I will not Talk to Syria Israel National News - Dec 27 2:34 PM
(IsraelNN.com) Prime Minister Ehud Olmert Wednesday reiterated his opposition to holding talks with Syria, adding that his opposition did not come at the behest of the United States.Olmert open to 'any murmur of peace' AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 28 9:14 AM
In a gesture to Syria, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Thursday he is open to "any murmur of peace" from Israel's enemies.Israel plays down letter from Assad to Olmert The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 29 1:56 PM
Syrian President Bashar Assad is "very interested" in peace talks with Israel, according to a message delivered through a US senator who visited Damascus last week, Israeli television says. Channel 10 on Thursday quoted Republican Senator Arlen Specter as saying that Assad asked him "to convey a message that Syria is very interested in peace.Outside View: Syria must be involved By Marianna Belenkaya Moscow (UPI) Dec 22, 2006 Space War - Dec 26 8:26 PM
The U.S. State Department has reminded the world that Syria was forced into international isolation for its ties with Iran and for supporting terrorism. But the Moscow visit of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad belies this statement.A 14-Year-Old Boy Named Ahmed Berkeley Daily Planet - Dec 29 9:35 AM
Now, when the world s attention is pinned on Iraq, the Iraq Study Groups findings, Syria, Iran and the possibilities for a new outcome in the region, my mind wanders to Ahmed and Palestine.Israel ready for any 'whisper of peace' AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 28 7:33 AM
In an apparent gesture to Syria, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Thursday he is open to "any whisper of peace" from Israel's enemies.Iran expands links with Syrians International Herald Tribune - Dec 28 9:42 AM
Early next year, Syria's first domestically manufactured cars are scheduled to roll off an assembly line. They will have an Iranian name, be produced in a plant partly financed by a state-controlled Iranian car company and be made of parts from Iran.Israeli spies divided over Syria's peace overtures Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 4:08 AM
Israelis are puzzling over the prospect of peace with Syria after their two foreign intelligence agencies gave dramatically different assessments of recent diplomatic overtures from Damascus.Events in the life of Saddam Hussein AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 27 minutes ago
A glance at the life of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein:Analysis: Syria, Iran won Lebanon war UPI - Dec 28 11:06 AM
MOSCOW, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- There are global and local wars -- the war in Lebanon is in between these two extremes.Specter visits Syria, says it wants peace talks with Israel Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Dec 26 9:10 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria -- Syria's president wants to resume peace negotiations with Israel, U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter said yesterday after meeting with Bashar Assad.Ruthless Iraqi dictator hanged at age 69 AP via Yahoo! News - 8 minutes ago
Within days of taking power, Saddam Hussein summoned about 400 top officials and announced he had uncovered a plot against the ruling party.Former dictator's dream was to unite all Arabs USA Today - 40 minutes ago
Saddam Hussein, 69, was the Middle East's most feared dictator, a dreamer who vowed to unite all Arabs as the "Lion of Babylon," and the loser of three major wars.Specter: Syria wants to talk with Israel Centre Daily Times - Dec 27 12:16 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria -- Syria's president wants to resume peace negotiations with Israel, U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter said Tuesday after meeting with Bashar Assad.Specter: Syria's president seeks to resume talks with Israel The Morning Call - Dec 27 12:13 AM
Meeting focused on situation in Iraq, the Palestinian territories, Lebanon and terrorism. | Syria's president wants to resume peace negotiations with Israel, U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter said Tuesday after meeting with Bashar Assad.U.S. and Iraq Dispute Role of Iranians but Free Them New York Times - 2 hours, 3 minutes ago
Under heavy American pressure, Iraq ordered two Iranians to leave the country, ending a bitter, nine-day political standoff.Death, exile come with being a dictator AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 29 5:19 PM
Some ended up in prison, others were butchered at the hands of their own people. A lucky few lived out their days in comfortable exile or in positions of privilege in the lands they ruled.Israel open to murmurs of peace: Israel NDTV - Dec 28 9:52 PM
In a gesture to Syria, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Thursday said that he is open to "any murmur of peace" from Israel's enemies. Syria has recently signaled that it would like to reopen peace talks with Israel, which broke down seven years ago.Russian Analyst: Syria, Iran Won War in Lebanon Israel National News - Dec 28 10:44 PM
(IsraelNN.com) Syrian and Lebanon won the Hizbullah terrorist war against Israel, Russian analyst Marianna Belenkaya wrote for United Press International (UPI) . She wrote that Israel's operation against Hizbullah and not against Lebanon, which has allowed Hizbullah to establish a de facto state in the southern part of the country, was a key event.Events in the life of Saddam Hussein USA Today - Dec 29 11:53 AM
Events in the life of Saddam HusseinSectarian Violence Driving Iraqis from Home and Country The Online NewsHour - Dec 28 5:24 PM
More than 100,000 displaced Iraqis registered for aid in the last month, and thousands more are fleeing the country for neighboring states, including Syria, due largely to sectarian violence. Two experts discuss the situation.Mom on run may be in Syria CNews - Dec 28 6:30 AM
Supporters of a mom who allegedly took justice into her own hands by "re-abducting" her children are anxiously awaiting news amid speculation she may have fled Lebanon.War in Lebanon won by Syria and Iran, and lost by the U.S. Russian Information Agency Novosti - Dec 28 3:50 AM
MOSCOW. (RIA Novosti political commentator Marianna Belenkaya) - There are global and local wars - the war in Lebanon is in between these two extremes.In 2007, Expect Palestinian Arab Factions To Wage War The New York Sun - Dec 28 9:47 PM
This year has been momentous for the Middle East, but 2007 is going to be dramatic. In the Gaza Strip and West Bank, a full-scale factional war will erupt among the Palestinian Arabs, with unpredictable consequences. This time around, the "brotherhood" is over. Fatah, Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and other assorted mafias will participate, while outside sponsors such as Iran, Syria, and Jordan will ...Saddam Undone By Blunders And Brutality CBS News - 7 minutes ago
The Iraqi dictator's ruthlessness contributed to his downfall. Saddam was also undone by two major blunders: his decision to attack Iran and invade Kuwait.Israeli PM, FM deny changes of stance on Syria People's Daily - Dec 26 4:22 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni both denied on Tuesday that there are changes regarding Israel's policy on Syria.Saddam Hussein: A life of brutality, ended by war USA Today - Dec 29 10:14 AM
Saddam's brutality helped him survive. In the end, however, it was his undoing. Trusting few, Saddam surrounded himself with sycophants. When he was forced out, he left a country impoverished despite its vast oil wealth and roiling with long suppressed ethnic and sectarian tensions.Hezbollah involved in Lebanon assassinations: Jumblatt AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 29 7:23 AM
Prominent Lebanese MP Walid Jumblatt has accused the Shiite militant group Hezbollah of being involved in a string of political assassinations, according to an interview aired on Arab television.Shiite struggle in Iraq spills over area AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 29 9:17 AM
When Ziad Saleh, a Sunni Arab, married a Shiite woman 17 months ago, it did not cross his mind that their mixed marriage would bring risk of death.Olmert says he'd like to renew talks with Syria USA Today - Dec 25 12:22 PM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Monday said he would like to renew peace talks with Syria, but insisted that Damascus first end its support of anti-Israel militant groups in the Palestinian areas and Lebanon.Fourth US senator in trip to Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 25 10:50 AM
The fourth US senator to visit Syria this month arrived in Damascus, where he was expected to hold meetings with senior officials.Saddam lost touch with his own people, misjudged U.S. Seattle Times - 35 minutes ago
Saddam's brutality kept him in power, but eventually led to his downfall.A ruthless dictator who fatally misjudged America New York Daily News - 1 hour, 26 minutes ago
Within days of taking power, Saddam Hussein summoned about 400 top officials and announced he had uncovered a plot against the ruling party. The conspirators, he said, were in that very room.Ruthless Iraqi Dictator Hanged at Age 69 San Francisco Chronicle - 51 minutes ago
Within days of taking power, Saddam Hussein summoned about 400 top officials and announced he had uncovered a plot against the ruling party. The conspirators, he said, were in that very room. As the 42-year-old Saddam coolly puffed on a cigar, names of the... Saddam's Execution Believed to Be Imminent NPR - Dec 29 4:06 PM
The big question tonight in Baghdad is whether Saddam Hussein is on his way to the gallows. There were reports today that U.S. forces had turned the former dictator over to Iraqi authorities. That was not supposed to happen until just before Saddam's execution.Olmert Says He Wants to Renew Peace Talks with Syria Payvand Iran News - Dec 26 9:13 AM
Israel says it would like to revive negotiations with neighboring Syria. But as Robert Berger reports from VOA's Jerusalem bureau, Israel is setting down some tough pre-conditions.Syria plans regional conference on Iraq -US senator AlertNet - Dec 26 6:09 AM
Source: Reuters By Khaled Yacoub Oweis DAMASCUS, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Syria is seeking to hold a conference grouping Iraqi factions to try to help stabilise its eastern neighbour, a U.S. senator who has met President ... Olmert Open to 'Any Murmur of Peace' Journal Gazette & Times Courier - Dec 28 10:17 AM
JERUSALEM - In a gesture to Syria, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Thursday he is open to "any murmur of peace" from Israel's enemies. Syria has recently signaled that it would like to reopen peace talks with Israel, which broke down seven years ago.Raed Jarrar: There Is No Victory in Saddam's Execution HuffingtonPost - Dec 29 1:55 PM
Although news reports everywhere are contradicting themselves during this fluid situation, the truth is Saddam might be hanged very soon, within the next few hours or days. This comes at a time when the Bush project is collapsing in Iraq. On the American side, the number of U.S. troops killed will reach to 3000 in the next few days. On the Iraqi side, new attempts to create a pro-occupation ...Events in the life of Saddam Hussein Seattle Times - Dec 29 2:09 PM
...Timeline: Saddam's Violent Road to Trial NPR - Dec 29 4:07 PM
From his early days as a dangerous Baathist revolutionary to his sentence to be hanged, death has followed Saddam Hussein. April 28, 1937: True to His Name.Israel Ready for Any 'Whisper of Peace' Journal Gazette & Times Courier - Dec 28 8:17 AM
JERUSALEM - In an apparent gesture to Syria, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Thursday he is open to "any whisper of peace" from Israel's enemies. Syria has recently signaled it would like to reopen peace talks with Israel, which broke down seven years ago.Obituary: Saddam Hussein Financial Times - 49 minutes ago
The former Iraqi dictator showed early promise as an administrator. But two disastrous wars against Iran and Kuwait and an increasingly ruthless rule of terror inflicted isolation and misery on his countrySyria, U.S., Iraq: Border Cooperation India Daily - Dec 26 8:36 AM
Syrian and U.S. troops should cooperate in securing the Iraq-Syria border, U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter quoted Syrian President Bashar al Assad as saying after the two met Dec. 26 in Damascus, Syria. U.S. President George W. Buch has accused Syria of allowing insurgents free passage into Iraq.Saddam's journey from birth to death IBN via Yahoo! India News - 2 hours, 3 minutes ago
Saddam was born in the small town of al-Auja near Tikrit, Iraq. We trace the journey from his childhood to death.Customer Service Brandon Sun - Dec 28 9:54 AM
JERUSALEM (AP) - In a gesture to Syria, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Thursday he is open to "any murmur of peace" from Israel's enemies. Syria has recently signalled that it would like to reopen peace talks with Israel, which broke down seven years ago.Obituary - Saddam Hussein Times Online - 2 hours, 1 minute ago
Saddam Hussein was a tyrant whose actions brought down unimaginable catastrophe on Iraq and its peoples....Iraq executes Saddam Hussein by hanging Sun-Sentinel - 1 hour, 47 minutes ago
Saddam Hussein, who ruled Iraq with ruthless force and led his people into three devastating wars while pursuing his goal of dominating the Arab world, was executed by hanging . He was 69.A glance at the life of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein: FOX6 WBRC-TV Birmingham - 20 minutes ago
April 28, 1937 -- Born in village near Tikrit, north of Baghdad. 1957 -- Joins underground Baath Socialist Party. 1958 -- Arrested for killing his brother-in-law, a Communist. Spends six months in prison.Bush closing in on new Iraq strategy AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 28 11:31 PM
US President George W. Bush met with top national security aides as he drew closer to unveiling a new strategy for Iraq, as ousted dictator Saddam Hussein's execution loomed.Middle East Belfast Telegraph - Dec 28 10:53 AM
In a speech today, Mr Olmert appeared to soften his position when he said he was open to "any murmur of peace" from his country's enemies. Syria recently indicated that it would like to reopen peace talks with Israel, which broke down several years ago.Events in the life of Saddam Hussein Boston Globe - Dec 29 11:46 AM
A glance at the life of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein: April 28, 1937 -- Born in village near Tikrit, north of Baghdad.Saddam Hussein executed Capital News 9 - 1 hour, 19 minutes ago
Saddam Hussein was born April 28, 1937 in the Northern Iraqi City of Tikrit, the son of Sunni Muslim peasants. He married his second cousin and had three daughters and two sons, Uday and Qusay.Justice uneven for 20th century's dictators Long Beach Press-Telegram - 20 minutes ago
History: Pinochet, Pol Pot among those who escaped paying for their crimes; others weren't as lucky. Some ended up in prison, others were butchered at the hands of their own people. A lucky few lived out their days in comfortable exile or in positions of privilege in the lands they ruled.Foreign Ministry: Syria is serious about renewing peace talks Haaretz Daily - Dec 26 5:37 AM
A senior Foreign Ministry official on Tuesday backed the view of Military Intelligence that Syria is serious about renewing peace negotiations with Israel.Death, Exile Come With Being a Dictator AP via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 29 3:42 PM
Some ended up in prison, others were butchered at the hands of their own people.5 essential questions for '07 USA Today - Dec 28 4:51 PM
New Year's is a season of resolutions, but also of questions, and 2007 promises to bring a lot of those.The rise and fall of Saddam Hussein Hindustan Times - 51 minutes ago
Following is the chronology of the life of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, who according to Iraqi media reports was executed early Saturday. He was born April 28, 1937, in the village of Uja, close to the northern Iraqi city of Tikrit.Champville, UAE's first hurdle in basketball tourney Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 25 minutes ago
DUBAI Hosts UAE, playing in the colours of Dubai Financial Markets, will take on Champville of Lebanon in their opening match of the 18th Dubai International Basketball Tournament to be held at the Al Ahli Club from January 4.The rise and fall of Saddam Hussein Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 28 minutes ago
HAMBURG - Former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was born on April 28, 1937 in the village of Uja, close to the northern Iraqi city of Tikrit. Milestones in the life of the 69-year-old include:Bloodthirsty tyrant knew that defeat would cost 'every sliver of my flesh' Times Online - Dec 29 5:13 PM
Saddam Hussein was never under any illusion about the consequences of losing his grip on Iraq. He once advised a relative of one of his victims to accept proferred compensation rather than waiting for revenge because, as he said: If we ever lose power, there will not be a sliver of our flesh remaining by the time you get to us. Gerald Ford, 1913-2006 KYW News Radio 1060 - Dec 28 4:35 AM
Senator Arlen Specter, who conferred at length in Damascus, Syria with President Bashar al-Assad, said that the Syrian leader wants to talk peace with Israel.With Israeli Approval, Egypt Sends Arms to Abbas's Fatah Movement Washington Post - Dec 28 8:51 PM
JERUSALEM, Dec. 28 -- With Israel's blessing, Egypt has delivered a large shipment of arms to forces loyal to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, Israeli officials said Thursday, in the latest Israeli attempt to boost the embattled leader in his conflict with the radical Hamas organization.... Events in the life of Saddam Hussein The Salt Lake Tribune - Dec 29 2:54 PM
Posted: 3:35 PM- A glance at the life of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein: April 28, 1937 - Born in village near Tikrit, north of Baghdad. 1957 - Joins underground Baath Socialist Party. 1958 - Arrested for killing his brother-in-law, a Communist. Spends six months in prison. Oct. 7, 1959 - On Baath assassination team that ambushes Iraqi strongman Gen.Ruthless Iraqi Dictator Hanged at Age 69 The Times and Democrat - 27 minutes ago
Within days of taking power, Saddam Hussein summoned about 400 top officials and announced he had uncovered a plot against the ruling party. The conspirators, he said, were in that very room. As the 42-year-old Saddam coolly puffed on a cigar, names of the supposed plotters were read out.Ignominious death for the leader who sought a place as an Arab hero Daily Telegraph - 2 hours, 27 minutes ago
In the heroic world of his dreams, Saddam Hussein craved nothing more than a glorious death but, in the end, it could scarcely be more ignominious."Assad Relayed Peace Message to Olmert" Israel National News - Dec 28 10:59 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Syrian President Bashar Assad asked a visiting US senator to tell Prime Minister Ehud Olmert that "Syria is interested in peace negotiations with Israel."Moscow Enjoys Banner Year In 2006 by Marianna Belenkaya Moscow (UPI) Dec 29, 2006 Space War - Dec 29 2:05 PM
In 2006, Russia's policy in the Middle East has achieved better results than that of any other country. Washington, for instance, has to come up with a new strategy for the region, whereas Russian diplomats are happy to announce that they have made correct forecasts and chosen the right policy.Bush Making "Good Progress" on New Iraq Plan KTRE-TV East Texas - 1 hour, 28 minutes ago
President Bush said on Thursday he was making "good progress" in coming up with a fresh strategy on Iraq but needed more advice before announcing his plan next month.Saddam Hussein Executed WCBS-TV New York - 2 hours, 18 minutes ago
Saddam Hussein, the brutal former ruler of Iraq, is dead at age 69. He was hanged early Saturday morning in Iraq after being sentenced to death in November. Iraq's High Tribunal found him guilty of crimes against humanity for the 1982 killing of 148 Shiites in the city of Dujail. The End Of Saddam Hussein's Brutal Regime Despite a Lull at Holidays, Beirut Digs in for a Struggle New York Times - Dec 28 7:34 PM
Even the Christmas celebration turned political in Beirut as Hezbollah and Christian opposition parties dug in for a long fight.Events in the life of Saddam Hussein Deseret Morning News - Dec 29 12:42 PM
A glance at the life of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein: April 28, 1937 Born in village near Tikrit, north of Baghdad. 1957 Joins underground Baath Socialist Party.Saddam executed! WorldNetDaily - 2 hours, 18 minutes ago
Saddam Hussein, the ex-Iraqi dictator who probably supported al-Qaida during its preparations for the 9/11 attack on the U.S. and then abandoned Baghdad in front of advancing American military forces to retreat to an underground bunker, has been executed for ordering the deaths of his own countrymen.Eid celebrated in different countries with one feeling Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 13 minutes ago
ABU DHABI Eid Al Adha is a festival of sacrifice. Word 'Adha' comes from 'Adhiya' meaning 'sacrifice'. 'Eid' is derived from word 'Aad' that refers to an event that happens regularly every year.Saddam Hussein dies on the gallows, Iraqi state-run television reports North County Times - 2 hours, 9 minutes ago
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Saddam Hussein, the shotgun-waving dictator who ruled Iraq with a remorseless brutality for a quarter-century and was driven from power by a U.S.-led war that left his country in shambles, was taken to the gallows and executed Saturday.Events in the life of Saddam Hussein Boston Herald - Dec 29 12:30 PM
A glance at the life of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein: April 28, 1937 - Born in village near Tikrit, north of Baghdad. 1957 - Joins underground Baath Socialist Party. 1958 - Arrested for killing...Syria wants to work with US forces to control Iraq border AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 6:56 AM
President Bashar al-Assad wants US troops to cooperate with his forces to enforce security along the Iraqi border, a visiting US senator has said after a meeting with the Syrian leader.Israeli Goodwill To Syria And Palestinians CBS News - Dec 25 8:10 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says he'd like to renew peace talks with Syria, while his defense minister says he supports a Palestinian prisoner release without preconditions and has ordered the closing of West Bank checkpoints.Iraqis gather in Baghdad's Green Zone to witness Saddam's execution CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Dec 29 2:20 PM
BAGHDAD (AP) - The witnesses to Saddam Hussein's impending execution gathered Friday in Baghdad's fortified Green Zone in final preparation for his hanging, as state television broadcast footage of his government's atrocities.Events in the life of Saddam Hussein 12 News Phoenix - Dec 29 3:42 PM
April 28, 1937 - Born in village near Tikrit, north of Baghdad. 1957 - Joins underground Baath Socialist Party. 1958 - Arrested for killing his brother-in-law, a Communist. Spends six months in prison.Lawyers for Saddam seek court order in United States to block execution CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Dec 29 1:33 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - Lawyers for Saddam Hussein have asked a U.S. judge to block his transfer to the custody of Iraqi officials poised to carry out his execution.Rice still struggling for success after two years as top US diplomat AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 28 4:41 PM
Condoleezza Rice wraps up her first two years as secretary of state with few diplomatic successes to show for her efforts and fewer signs she plans to change course to improve the record.Israel is the Only Middle East Ally for Americans Angus Reid - 20 minutes ago
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the U.S. believe Israel is a partner, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 42 per cent of respondents describe Israel as an ally of the United States.