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AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 06 12:12 PM
Syria and Iran are willing to help stabilize Iraq, as the Iraq Study Group recommended Wednesday, but both countries will want something in return and neither has a magic solution to the chaos, Mideast officials and analysts said.Panel's call for direct US talks with Syria, Iran crosses Bush red line AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 06 11:10 AM
The Iraq Study Group, as expected, called on US President George W. Bush Wednesday to hold direct talks with Iran and Syria -- until now a diplomatic red line for an administration that has long branded the two states part of an "axis of evil."Iraq group recommends engagement with Syria, Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 06 5:41 AM
A bipartisan panel recommended to President George W. Bush on Wednesday that the United States directly engage with Syria and Iran to help resolve the Iraq conflict, the White House said.Syria welcomes chance to participate BBC News - Dec 06 11:02 AM
The ISG call to involve Syria on Iraq gives Damascus an opportunity to escape isolation, says the BBC's Jon Leyne.U.S. panel urges talks with Iran, Syria on Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! India News - 2 hours, 29 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and other major countries should form an international support group to engage Iran and Syria in talks on resolving the crisis in Iraq, a panel of influential Washington insiders said on Wednesday.U.S. panel urges talks with Iran, Syria on Iraq AlertNet - Dec 06 6:40 PM
Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - The United States and other major countries should form an international support group to engage Iran and Syria in talks on resolving the crisis in Iraq, a panel of ... Iraq Study Group Urges Bush to Engage Syria, Iran, Snow Says Bloomberg.com - Dec 06 6:51 AM
Dec. 6 (Bloomberg) -- The Iraq Study Group recommends the U.S. hold direct talks with Iran and Syria, increase the number of U.S. troops dedicated to training the Iraqi military and end political divisions in Washington to prevent the conflict from disintegrating further, according to the Bush administration.No objection to Syria, Iran talks - PM News Interactive - Dec 06 5:22 PM
PRIME Minister John Howard said today he had no objection to talks with Iran and Syria as an alternative approach to the war in Iraq.US panel urges talks with Iran, Syria on Iraq SABC News - 1 hour, 46 minutes ago
The United States and other major countries should form an international support group to engage Iran and Syria in talks on resolving the crisis in Iraq, a panel of influential Washington insiders said yesterday.Experts: Syria, Iran willing to aid US IranMania.com - 1 hour, 55 minutes ago
LONDON, December 7 (IranMania) - Syria and Iran are willing to help stabilize Iraq, as the Iraq Study Group recommended, but both countries will want something in return and neither has a magic solution to the chaos, Mideast officials and analysts said, The Associated Press reported.Syria says not to militarily go back to Lebanon People's Daily - Dec 06 5:22 PM
Syrian Vice President Farouk al- Shara said on Wednesday that his country had no intention to militarily go back to Lebanon as Syria had decided to let "bygones be bygones," the official SANA news agency reported.In rebuke to Bush administration, Baker '52 report calls for force drawdown and dialogue with Iran, Syria Daily Princetonian - 20 minutes ago
The bipartisan Iraq Study Group co-chaired by James Baker '52 delivered a severe rebuke to the Bush administration in its highly anticipated report on the Iraq war yesterday, calling most significantly for the United States to turn over combat operations to Iraqi forces by 2008 and open diplomatic dialogue with Syria and Iran.US Ties with Iran, Syria Have Rocky History Crosswalk.com - Dec 06 9:29 AM
Jerusalem (CNSNews.com) - The Iraq Study Group wants the administration to try to engage Iran and Syria in a bid to stabilize Iraq, but the history of relations between the U.S. and the two Mideast regimes has been fraught with difficulties.Baker: Indications Syria May Talk, Unsure About Iran Nasdaq - Dec 06 9:23 AM
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- There are signs that Syria would be willing to discuss the Iraq situation with the U.S., but there is no certainty that Iran would do so, former secretary of state James Baker, co-chairman of the Iraq study Group, said Wednesday.Iraq to confer with some neighbors, but not to Syria Albuquerque Tribune - Dec 06 1:48 PM
A bipartisan U.S. commission recommended today that President Bush engage Syria and Iran in negotiations on Iraq's future because of the influence the two countries wield among armed groups in Iraq.Turkish PM Makes Surprise Visit to Syria Zaman Online - Dec 06 2:13 PM
Following his one-day official visit to Iran, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan postponed a visit scheduled for Bucharest today due to the political instability in Romania and flew to Syria instead.Countries press Syria on Lebanon matter AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 05 10:09 AM
France and Germany on Tuesday urged Syria to stop supporting forces that "want to destabilize Lebanon," and said Damascus could enjoy warmer relations with Europe if it helps revive stalled Middle East peace efforts.Iraq report calls for direct US talks with Iran, Syria Nine O'Clock - Dec 06 1:32 PM
A heavyweight commission on Iraq called in its final report to US President George W. Bush on Wednesday for the United States to engage directly with Iran and Syria, the White House said. Bush calls report a tough assessment .Report urges direct Israel, Syria talks AlertNet - Dec 06 6:41 AM
Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - The bipartisan Iraq Study Group on Wednesday called for direct talks between Israel and Syria as part of a revived U.S. commitment to a comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace & ... Iraq group recommends engagement with Syria, Iran AlertNet - Dec 06 5:55 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds further details of report) WASHINGTON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - A bipartisan panel recommended to President George W. Bush on Wednesday that the United States directly engage with Syria and Iran to ... Iraq group recommends engagement with Syria, Iran AlertNet - Dec 06 5:40 AM
Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - A bipartisan panel recommended to President George W. Bush on Wednesday that the United States directly engage with Syria and Iran to help resolve the Iraq conflict, the ... France and Germany send tough message to Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 05 4:50 AM
France and Germany have turned up the pressure on Syria, telling Damascus to stop destabilising Lebanon as mass protests against Prime Minister Fuad Siniora entered a fifth day.Germany, France urge Syria to 'stop destabilising Lebanon' AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 05 3:21 AM
Germany and France have issued a joint call to Syria to "stop supporting forces that seek to destabilise Lebanon and the region".Bush warns Shiite leader over Iran, Syria roles in Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 04 10:52 PM
US President George W. Bush told Iraqi Shiite leader Abdel Aziz al-Hakim that Iran and Syria must halt their "destructive activity" in Iraq, a Bush aide said.Iraq Study Group Says Iran, Syria Needed to Achieve Peace Fox News - Dec 06 4:56 PM
The Iraq Study Group report says any hope for a strong and peaceful Iraq will require securing peace in the larger Middle East and entails dialogue and political engagement between Israel and Iraq's moderate Arab neighbors.Blair wants Syria and Iran to help on Iraq Tiscali - Dec 06 12:24 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Tony Blair will call on Monday for Iran and Syria to back efforts to stop violence in Iraq as Washington and London review their strategy in response to growing opposition to their involvement there.Engage Iran and Syria, Iraq report recommends CBC via Yahoo! Canada News - Dec 06 3:39 AM
A bipartisan panel has recommended the United States engage Syria and Iran to help resolve the Iraq conflict, but its report doesn't include a firm timeline for American troop withdrawal, the White House says.Ina starts test production of natural gas from field in Syria Budapest Business Journal - Dec 05 10:33 PM
Ina, Croatia's largest oil company, said its started test production of natural gas from its Palmyra field in Syria, as part of the planed development of new resources.Canada?s Police Commissioner Resigns Over Deportation Case New York Times - 53 minutes ago
Giuliano Zaccardelli was the first official to resign over the deportation of a Canadian citizen to Syria.U.S. encourages Iraq to have security dialogue with Iran, Syria People's Daily - Dec 05 5:53 PM
The United States said on Tuesday that it encourages Iraq to hold security talks with Iran and Syria after Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki announced plans to organize a regional conference on fighting terrorism.French, German leaders urge Syria not to "destabilize" Lebanon People's Daily - Dec 05 4:53 PM
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Jacques Chirac urged Syria on Tuesday not to meddle in Lebanon and sabotage peace and stability in the region.Turkish PM visits Syria to discuss Mideast tensions AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 06 11:31 AM
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad called for greater regional cooperation to lower tensions in the Middle East, during talks in Damascus.Bush, Iraqi Shiite leader discuss Iran, Syria roles AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 04 2:56 PM
US President George W. Bush told a powerful Iraqi Shiite leader with ties to Tehran that Iran and Syria must halt "destructive activity" that weakens Iraq's fragile government, an aide said.Iraq panel pushes for more U.S. diplomacy Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 06 5:23 PM
The United States should begin to withdraw forces from combat and launch a diplomatic push, including with Iran and Syria, to prevent "a slide toward chaos" in Iraq, an elite panel recommended on Wednesday.US Iraq policy said failing amid deepening crisis AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 06 3:41 PM
The United States should engage Iran and Syria and coerce Iraqi factions into forging peace, in a revamp of failed strategy designed to get most US troops out of combat by early 2008, a top-level US commission said.Embattled Canadian police chief resigns AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 06 5:12 PM
The head of Canada's national police resigned Wednesday, a day after he gave contradictory testimony about the force's handling of a case in which a Canadian citizen was deported by the United States to Syria where he was tortured.INCOMING CONGRESS PREPARES TO LAUNCH 'OPERATION SURRENDER' Ann Coulter via Yahoo! News - Dec 06 3:42 PM
The "bipartisan" Iraq panel has recommended that Iran and Syria can help stabilize Iraq. You know, the way Germany and Russia helped stabilize Poland in '39.Don't sacrifice fragile Lebanon to curry favor with Syria Chicago Sun-Times - Dec 05 2:25 AM
Once again Syria is a prime suspect in the murder of a Lebanese leader, this time Pierre Gemayel, the Lebanese cabinet member and an outspoken critic of Syria's meddling in Lebanon who was assassinated last month in broad daylight. The motive?Iraq to send envoys to some neighbors AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 06 1:52 PM
Iraqi envoys will visit Iran and four other neighboring countries in the next few days to discuss convening a regional conference on calming the violence here, but will not include Syria, an aide to Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said Wednesday.Canada's top policeman quits over deportation case Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 06 2:08 PM
Canada's top policeman resigned on Wednesday, a day after he admitted misleading legislators about how his force had botched the case of a Canadian deported to Syria by U.S. agents.Top Canadian policeman quits over deportation case Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 06 1:17 PM
Canada's top policeman resigned his post on Wednesday, a day after he admitted misleading legislators about how the Royal Canadian Mounted Police had botched the case of a Canadian man deported to Syria by U.S. agents.Robert Fisk: The Roman Empire is falling - so it turns to Iran and Syria Independent - Dec 06 4:28 PM
The Roman Empire is falling. That, in a phrase, is what the Baker report says. The legions cannot impose their rule on Mesopotamia.Panel demands overhaul of US Iraq policy AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 06 11:13 AM
A blue-ribbon commission called for a complete overhaul of US Iraq policy, including talks with Iran and Syria, a withdrawal of most combat troops by early 2008, and threats to press Iraqi leaders to quell violence.Sudan: SEC Queries Ford's Operations in Sudan And Syria AllAfrica.com - Dec 05 8:20 AM
Federal regulators have pressed Ford Motor for information about its business in Syria and Sudan, which are under economic sanctions or other controls for being state sponsors of terrorism.Canada's top Mountie quits over deportation case Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 06 11:32 AM
The head of Canada's Mounties resigned on Wednesday after his police force botched the case of a Canadian deported to Syria by U.S. agents.Syria minister says Iraq report very important step AlertNet - Dec 06 2:25 PM
Source: Reuters DUBAI, Dec 6 (Reuters) - A Syrian cabinet minister on Wednesday welcomed recommendations made to the U.S. administration by the Iraq Study Group reviewing America's policy in Iraq. "We welcome ... Syria, Turkey call for efforts to decrease tension in region People's Daily - Dec 06 5:07 PM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and visiting Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday called for efforts to decrease the current tension in the region, the official SANA news agency reported.Syria says U.S. in total failure in Iraq People's Daily - Dec 06 4:40 PM
Syrian Vice President Farouk al- Shara said on Wednesday that the United State has totally failed in Iraq after almost four years of what he called occupation there, the official SANA news agency reported.Iraq report warns of 'grave and deteriorating' crisis AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 06 10:41 AM
A top US panel urged President George W. Bush to act to halt a "grave and deteriorating" crisis in Iraq by holding talks with Iran and Syria and starting to withdraw US combat forces.Canada rendition case resignation BBC News - Dec 06 6:13 PM
Canada's national police force chief quits over the case of a Canadian deported to Syria over alleged terror links.Your e-mails: The right approach on Iraq? CNN.com - Dec 06 10:15 AM
A high-level panel has made its recommendations on Iraq, calling the situation there "grave and dangerous," while adding "prospects can be improved." The Iraq Study Group calls for direct talks between the United States, Iran and Syria and urges moving most U.S. troops from combat to support roles by early 2008.Merkel, Chirac urge Syria not to meddle in Lebanon AlertNet - Dec 05 3:40 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds details, quotes) METTLACH, Germany, Dec 5 (Reuters) - The leaders of France and Germany urged Syria on Tuesday not to interfere in Lebanon but to contribute constructively to efforts aimed at ... Merkel, Chirac urge Syria not to meddle in Lebanon AlertNet - Dec 05 3:11 AM
Source: Reuters METTLACH, Germany, Dec 5 (Reuters) - The leaders of France and Germany urged Syria on Tuesday not to interfere in Lebanon but to contribute constructively to efforts aimed at bringing peace and ... FRANCE AND GERMANY SEND TOUGH MESSAGE TO SYRIA The Tocqueville Connection - Dec 05 4:48 AM
METTLACH, Germany, Dec 5, 2006 (AFP) - France and Germany turned up the pressure on Syria on Tuesday, telling Damascus to stop destabilising Lebanon as mass protests against Prime Minister Fuad Siniora entered a fifth day.Panel hands Bush new strategy on Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 06 7:10 AM
A top-level US panel offered President George W. Bush a new strategy for Iraq, reportedly urging talks with Iran and Syria, a gradual pullback of troops and threats to energize the Baghdad government.Merkel, Chirac urge Syria not to meddle in Lebanon Khaleej Times - Dec 05 4:29 AM
METTLACH, Germany - The leaders of France and Germany urged Syria on Tuesday not to interfere in Lebanon but to contribute constructively to efforts aimed at bringing peace and stability to its neighbour.GERMANY, FRANCE URGE SYRIA TO 'STOP DESTABILISING LEBANON' The Tocqueville Connection - Dec 05 3:18 AM
METTLACH, Germany, Dec 5, 2006 (AFP) - Germany and France on Tuesday issued a joint call to Syria to "stop supporting forces that seek to destabilise Lebanon and the region".Egypt ties Islamist cell to man who blew himself up in Syria The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 06 1:19 PM
Foreign Islamists arrested in Cairo last month, including nine Frenchmen and an American, had ties with a militant who blew himself up at the Lebanese-Syrian border last week, Egyptian security sources said Wednesday. The allegations were not immediately confirmed by foreign security sources, however, and several of the suspects.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-12-05 14:49 GMT: Croatia's INA starts test gas production at Palmyra fields, Syria Interactive Investor - Dec 05 7:13 AM
LONDON (AFX) - INA-Industrija Nafte dd, the recently AIM-listed Croatian national oil and gas company, said it has started test gas production from the Palmyra field, Syria.Iraq Study Group: Shift mission, go regional The Christian Science Monitor - Dec 06 2:35 PM
The panel's report recommended engaging Syria, Iran, and others in stabilizing Iraq. Baker-Hamilton Group Seeks Israel s Return of Golan for a Secure Peace with Syria DEBKAfile - Dec 06 11:46 AM
Five of the Iraq Study Group s 79 recommendations released December 6, 2006 in Washington relate to the Middle East conflict. There is no military solution to this conflict.Iraq Study Group: U.S. Policy 'Not Working' NPR - Dec 06 4:04 PM
The Iraq Study Group concludes that the current policy in Iraq is "not working," and that the situation there is "grave and deteriorating." The bipartisan panel recommends involving Syria and Iran in negotiations over Iraq's future.Most U.S. Forces Should Quit Iraq by 2008, Panel Says (Update4) Bloomberg.com - Dec 06 2:28 PM
Dec. 6 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. should aim to withdraw most of its combat forces from Iraq by the first quarter of 2008, engage Iran and Syria diplomatically and begin a new push for a comprehensive peace between Israelis and Arabs, a bipartisan commission recommended.Conditions in Iraq 'Deteriorating,' Panel Says Washington Post - Dec 06 5:32 AM
Faced with what it described as "deteriorating" conditions in Iraq and the prospect that a "slide toward chaos" could topple the Baghdad government, a bipartisan panel urged President Bush today to fundamentally change the U.S. military mission in Iraq and launch a new diplomatic effort involving the country's neighbors, including Iran and Syria.... Iraq report urges engagement with Syria and Iran Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Dec 06 5:52 AM
The Iraq Study Group recommended on Wednesday that U.S. forces withdraw from combat over the next year and focus on training Iraqis, offering U.S. President George W. Bush the outlines of an exit strategy from the unpopular war.Canada's Top Cop Resigns Over Torture Case CBS News - Dec 06 1:37 PM
The head of Canada's national police resigned amid criticism over his handling of the case of Canadian citizen deported by the United States to Syria.Baker-Hamilton Group Seeks Israel s Return of Golan for a Secure Peace with Syria DEBKAfile - Dec 06 11:44 AM
Five of the Iraq Study Group s 79 recommendations released December 6, 2006 in Washington relate to the Middle East conflict.Canada's police chief quits in extraordinary-rendition case Houston Chronicle - Dec 06 6:12 PM
The head of Canada's national police resigned today, a day after he gave contradictory testimony about the force's handling of a case in which a Canadian citizen was deported by the United States to Syria where he was tortured. Gates And Iran by Pamela Hess UPI Pentagon Correspondent Washington (UPI) Dec 06, 2006 Space War - 1 hour, 23 minutes ago
Robert Gates, the presumptive new U.S. defense secretary, warned against taking military action against Iran and Syria Tuesday. "I think that we have seen in Iraq that once war is unleashed, it becomes unpredictable.GERMANY URGES SYRIA TO REFRAIN FROM UNDERMINING STABILITY IN LEBANON Financial Times - Dec 04 6:13 PM
Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Germany's foreign minister, called on Syria yesterday to avoid actions that undermine political stability in Lebanon, write Hugh Williamson in Berlin and Joachim Zepelin in Damascus.The bipartisan Iraq Study Group on Wednesday called for direct talks between Israel and Syria DEBKAfile - Dec 06 7:16 AM
Its report, presented to the White House Wednesday, advised these direct talks as part of a revived U.S. commitment to a comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace "on all fronts."Ky., Ind. congressmen react to Iraq report Louisville Courier-Journal - Dec 06 6:25 PM
The following are answers to two questions The Courier-Journal asked local members of Congress and the U.S. Senate regarding the report of the bipartisan Iraq Study Group. The questions were: No. 1: Should the United States engage in negotiations with Iran and Syria to find ways to stop sectarian violence in Iraq, and why or why not? No. 2: Given the report finds no clear path toward success, at Bush warns Shia leader over Iran, Syria roles in Iraq Khaleej Times - Dec 04 7:19 PM
WASHINGTON - US President George W. Bush told Iraqi Shia leader Abdel Aziz Al Hakim Monday that Iran and Syria must halt their destructive activity in Iraq, a Bush aide said.US commission slams Iraq policy iafrica.com - 0 minute ago
Only an urgent overhaul of failed US Iraq policy can halt the blighted nation's slide into anarchy, a high-level US commission warned, urging talks with Iran and Syria and a pullback of most combat troops by 2008.Mountie quits over deportee case TVNZ - 1 hour, 56 minutes ago
Canada's top policeman has resigned his post, a day after he admitted misleading legislators about how the Royal Canadian Mounted Police had botched the case of a Canadian man deported to Syria by US agents.Iraq Study Group: U.S. Policy 'Not Working' NPR - Dec 06 1:34 PM
All Things Considered , December 6, 2006 · The Iraq Study Group concludes that the current policy in Iraq is "not working," and that the situation there is "grave and deteriorating." The bipartisan panel recommends involving Syria and Iran in negotiations over Iraq's future.10.25am Thursday December 7, 2006 By Jonathan Wright The New Zealand Herald - Dec 06 6:05 PM
CAIRO - US President George W. Bush will ignore unwelcome recommendations on Middle East policy from the bipartisan Iraq Study Group, especially on making contact with Syria and Iran, Arab commentators today.Bush given stark choices on Iraq Asia Times - 39 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - An eagerly awaited report from the Iraq Study Group (ISG) calls the situation in Iraq "grave and deteriorating" and, among its key recommendations, urges direct US talks with Iran and Syria and a withdrawal of US combat forces by 2008 if security improves.Iraq Report Released KGMB 9 Honolulu - 45 minutes ago
A study report on Iraq called 'The Way Forward - A New Approach' - released shocking details of what's happening in Iraq and offers 79 recommendations, such as direct talks with Iran and Syria, a tactic the White House ruled out.For pro-Israel crowd, Iraq report has some unwelcome proposals JTA - Dec 06 4:12 PM
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (JTA) The Iraq Study Group s near-term recommendations for resolving the Arab-Israeli conflict international conferences, dealings with Syria and Iran already are raising hackles in some pro-Israel quarters.Most U.S. Combat Forces Should Leave Iraq by 2008, Panel Says Bloomberg.com - Dec 06 7:24 AM
Dec. 6 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. should aim to withdraw most of its combat forces from Iraq by the first quarter of 2008, engage Iran and Syria diplomatically and begin a new push for peace between Israelis and Palestinians, a bipartisan commission recommended.Israel predicts no switch of US policy on Palestinians Financial Times - Dec 06 6:28 PM
Israel decided not to issue an immediate comment but weigh its response yesterday to the Iraq Study Group report, which called for a revived commitment to Arab-Israeli peace on all fronts and talks between Syria and Israel.Minnesota Lawmakers Encouraged By Iraq Report WCCO Minneapolis/St. Paul - 1 hour, 55 minutes ago
Current and incoming members of the Minnesota congressional delegation said Wednesday they were encouraged by a high-level commission's report on Iraqi policy, although some Republicans reacted cautiously to calls for diplomacy with Iran and Syria. More Political News More Minnesota News US Iraq policy said failing amid deepening crisis AFP via Yahoo! Canada News - Dec 06 1:46 PM
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States should engage Iran and Syria and coerce Iraqi leaders into a security crackdown, in a tough new strategy to get US combat troops out of Iraq by early 2008, a top-level US commission said.Domestic news The West Australian - Dec 06 5:47 PM
Prime Minister John Howard says he has no objection to talks with Iran and Syria as an alternative approach to the crisis in Iraq.Apocalypse now: 79 recommendations and a President forced into a corner Independent - Dec 06 4:13 PM
A gauntlet was thrown at George Bush's feet yesterday when a long-awaited report on Iraq recommended that he seek the help of Iran and Syria, significantly bolster Iraqi forces and prepare to withdraw most US troops within 14 months.Bush war policies a failure, says Iraq war panel The Times of India - 7 minutes ago
A panel has suggested that US should begin a "diplomatic offensive" and engage Iran and Syria in an effort to quell sectarian violence and shore up the fragile Iraqi government.RECORD VIEW: PEACE OFFERING Daily Record - 22 minutes ago
GEORGE BUSH famously denounced Iran in 2002 as being part of the "axis of evil" alongside Iraq and North Korea. Last year, he singled out Syria as a nation that sponsors and harbours terrorists.TALK TO OUR ENEMIES.. AND GET THE HELL OUT OF IRAQ Daily Record - 24 minutes ago
PRESIDENT George Bush was told yesterday that he had to pull his troops out of Iraq. And he was warned that he must get Syria and Iran on his side if he is to stop the chaos in the war-torn country.Arabs doubt Bush will overhaul Mideast policy Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Dec 06 12:06 PM
CAIRO (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush will ignore unwelcome recommendations on Middle East policy from the bipartisan Iraq Study Group, especially on making contact with Syria and Iran, Arab commentators said on Wednesday.Canada: Suspect tortured despite warning AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 05 4:24 PM
Canadian police said Tuesday they had told U.S. authorities they had no evidence an Ottawa software engineer was an al-Qaida agent before Washington deported him to Syria, where he was tortured.Terrorists rejoicing over new Iraq 'plan' WorldNetDaily - Dec 06 4:46 PM
JERUSALEM A high level U.S. commission's recommendations for an eventual withdrawal from Iraq and for dialogue with Iran and Syria proves "Islamic resistance" works and America can ultimately be defeated, according to senior terrorist leaders interviewed by WND.Bush to act on panel's call for changes in Iraq Hindustan Times - 2 hours, 37 minutes ago
A high-level panel weighing US options in Iraq reportedly proposed Wednesday that most combat troops leave by early 2008 if the security situation permits and called for diplomacy with Iraq's neighbours, including Syria and Iran.Germany urges Syria to use its influence on allies AlertNet - Dec 04 9:26 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds Assad remarks, paragraph 9) By Noah Barkin and Mazen Samaan DAMASCUS, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Germany urged Syria on Monday to use its influence with its Lebanese and Palestinian allies to help ... Bush s Iraq policy has failed: Panel The Peninsula - Dec 06 4:29 PM
washington A blue-ribbon commission yesterday called for a complete overhaul of US Iraq policy, including talks with Iran and Syria, a withdrawal of most combat troops by early 2008, and threats to press Iraqi leaders to quell violence.Bush braces for report, backs Iraq security outreach AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 05 3:47 PM
US President George W. Bush got a preview of a high-powered commission's report on overhauling his Iraq strategy, as the White House encouraged Baghdad to talk security with Iran and Syria.Iraq report sees 'grave and deteriorating' crisis Stuff - Dec 06 10:40 AM
WASHINGTON: The United States should begin to withdraw forces from combat and launch a diplomatic push, including Iran and Syria, to prevent "a slide toward chaos" in Iraq, an elite panel recommended.Top Mountie under pressure to quit job Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 05 2:18 PM
Canada's top Mountie, under heavy fire for botching the case of a man deported to Syria by U.S. agents, came under immense pressure to resign on Tuesday after he admitted to misleading legislators about the affair.Germany urges Syria to use its influence on allies AlertNet - Dec 04 7:55 AM
Source: Reuters By Noah Barkin and Mazen Samaan DAMASCUS, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Germany urged Syria on Monday to use its influence with its Lebanese and Palestinian allies to help maintain Lebanon's stability and ... Israel predicts no switch of US policy on Palestinians Financial Times - Dec 06 10:57 AM
Israel decided not to issue an immediate comment but weigh its response on Wednesday to the Iraq Study Group report, which called for a revived commitment to Arab-Israeli peace on all fronts and talks between Syria and Israel.