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AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 14 12:28 PM
The fighting between Israeli forces and Islamic militants in Lebanon hasn't touched Iran or Syria yet, but many analysts think those countries were the hidden hand behind Hezbollah's capture of two Israeli soldiers.Under-fire Syria 'ready for anything' AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 14 11:18 AM
Syria is bracing itself for "any eventuality" as the regime nervously eyes a relentless Israeli operation over the border in Lebanon and faces up to increasingly hostile US rhetoric.Syria, Iran linked to soldiers' abduction AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 14 11:01 AM
Iran's warning against any Israeli retaliation on Syria, and its taunts that Israel can't hurt Iran, highlight what many see as the real hand behind Hezbollah's capture of two Israeli soldiers.UN Security Council debates Lebanon crisis; US blames Iran, Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 14 10:11 AM
Lebanon has urged the UN Security Council to help end ongoing Israeli airstrikes on its territory, but received short shrift from the United States, which blamed the crisis on Iran and Syria.Syria says fully backs Hizbollah against Israel Boston Globe - 2 hours, 41 minutes ago
Syria will support Hizbollah and Lebanon against Israel's attacks on the country, the ruling Baath Party said on Friday, defying the Jewish state and its chief ally Washington.Israel Hits Hezbollah's Beirut Offices, Road to Syria (Update9) Bloomberg.com - Jul 14 10:06 AM
July 14 (Bloomberg) -- Israel pounded Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut and a highway linking the Lebanese capital to Syria after the terrorist group fired rockets at Israel, as the three- day-old conflict escalated.Syria will back Hezbollah: Baath Party News Interactive - 1 hour, 12 minutes ago
SYRIA will support Hezbollah and Lebanon against Israel's attacks on the country, the ruling Baath Party says, defying the Jewish state and its chief ally WashingtonItaly discusses Hizbollah with Syria Sydney Morning Herald - Jul 14 5:25 PM
Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi talked with President Bashar al-Assad over the phone to discuss Israel's attack on Lebanon and Syria's ally Hizbollah, the state news agency SANA said.Syria 'ready for anything' News Interactive - Jul 14 6:33 PM
SYRIA is bracing itself for "any eventuality" as the regime nervously eyes a relentless Israeli operation over the border in Lebanon and faces up to increasingly hostile US rhetoric.Italy discusses Hizbollah with Syria AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Jul 14 5:06 PM
Italian PM Romano Prodi talked with President Bashar al-Assad over the phone to discuss Israel's attack on Lebanon and Syria's ally Hizbollah.Syria says fully backs Hizbollah against Israel Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 14 4:55 PM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria will support its allies Hizbollah and Lebanon against Israel's attacks on the country, the ruling Baath Party said on Friday.Syria and Iran told to rein in guerrillas Financial Times - 2 hours, 26 minutes ago
Syria and Iran came under growing pressure yesterday to restrain Hizbollah in Lebanon and Palestinian Hamas groups as Beirut suffered the most sustained wave of air strikes since Israel's 1982 invasion of the country.UAE airlines, Syria flights AME Info - 13 minutes ago
UAE based airlines have been putting on extra flights to Damascus in order to enable tourists stranded in Syria as a result of the Israeli attacks on Lebanon to get back home, reported Gulf News. Emirates yesterday re-routed its Beirut flights via Damascus and has also accommodated transit passengers in local hotels.US unwavering in support of Israel, raps Syria, Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 13 6:49 PM
The United States blamed Syria and Iran for Lebanon's worst explosion of fighting for years, and showed no sign of reigning in Israel in its two-front battle with Islamic militants.Iranian president warns Israel about Syria AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 13 7:00 PM
Iran's president warned Israel against extending its offensive in Lebanon to neighboring Syria, saying such a move would be regarded as an attack on the whole Islamic world and be met with a "crushing response," the official Iranian news agency said Friday.Bush: Iran, Syria to blame for Lebanon UPI - Jul 14 5:38 PM
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, July 14 (UPI) -- President George W. Bush condemned Iran and Syria for their support of Hezbollah, blaming them for the chaos in Lebanon.Iran warns Israel not to attack Syria Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 13 3:58 PM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday an Israeli strike on Syria would be considered an attack on the whole Islamic world that would bring a "fierce response," state television reported.Airlines up Syria flights to free Beirut stranded Yahoo! India News - Jul 14 10:38 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - Global airlines suspended dozens of flights to Lebanon on Friday and some deployed extra planes to neighbouring Syria to pick up hundreds of passengers stranded after Israel launched fresh attacks on Beirut airport.Syria holding Lebanon hostage: minister AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 13 10:37 AM
Syria is holding Lebanon hostage by giving orders to the Lebanese Shiite militant group Hezbollah which has captured two Israeli soldiers, a leading Lebanese minister said.Ahmadinejad warns Israel on Syria ArabicNews.com - Jul 14 11:21 AM
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad said any aggression against Syria means aggression against the world of Islam. Ahmadi-Nejad yesterday in a telephone conversation with his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad said "If the Zionist regime attacks Syria, it will have to suffer a crushing response."Iran warns Israel not to attack Syria Gulf News - Jul 14 2:08 PM
Tehran: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said an Israeli air strike on Syria would be considered an attack on the whole Islamic world. In a telephone conversation with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Thursday, he said an attack on the country would bring a "fierce response."Syria tells Hizbollah to stop rocketing Israel Khaleej Times - Jul 14 9:47 AM
LONDON - Syria is telling Lebanon s Hizbollah movement to stop firing rockets at Israel in a conflict sparked by the capture of two Israeli soldiers, Syria s ambassador to London said on Friday.Lebanese Tremors Rock Syria Common Dreams News Center - Jul 14 8:52 AM
Lebanese Tremors Rock SyriaEU worries Mideast conflict could spread to Syria Khaleej Times - Jul 14 9:43 AM
HELSINKI - The European Union expressed concern on Friday that the situation in the Middle East could deteriorate further after Israel s military offensive in Lebanon, with conflict possibly spreading to Syria.U.S. says Syria must act responsibly WHO-TV Des Moines - Jul 14 7:53 AM
UNDATED The U-S is calling on Syria and others who have influence with Hezbollah to act responsibly and bring pressure on the militant group to release Israeli soldiers and halt the rocket attacks on the Jewish State.Syria has ordered Hezbollah to stop firing rockets into northern Israel India Daily - Jul 14 9:53 AM
Syria has ordered Hezbollah to stop firing rockets into northern Israel.Bush blames Syria and Iran Otago Daily Times - Jul 14 10:08 AM
Washington: The United States has blamed Syria and Iran for Lebanon s worst explosion of fighting for years, and has shown no sign of reining in Israel in its two-front battle with Islamic militants.Israel's invasion, Syria's war International Herald Tribune - Jul 14 11:15 AM
America and its Security Council partners may be able to use the crisis in Lebanon to further their security goals in the Middle East, and to help Lebanon climb out of its political morass.Syria opens borders to fleeing tourists Gulf Times - Jul 14 3:01 AM
DAMASCUS: Tourists poured into Syria from Lebanon yesterday, fleeing Israeli bombing and a sea and air blockade that turned crowded Syrian border crossings into Lebanon s only outlet to the world.Israel blames Iran and Syria for violence Gulf Times - Jul 14 3:01 AM
JERUSALEM: Israel considers Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran and Syria part of an axis of terror and hate , a senior foreign ministry official said yesterday, blaming Damascus and Tehran of being behind escalating violence.Syria called upon to defuse Middle East conflict Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Jul 13 7:10 PM
TONY EASTLEY: Syria is again of course being identified as the one country that could defuse the situation on Israel's Northern border.Iranian president warns Israel about Syria Syracuse.com - Jul 13 7:15 PM
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Iran's president warned Israel against extending its offensive in Lebanon to neighboring Syria, saying such a move would be regarded as an attack on the whole Islamic world and be met with a "crushing response," the official Iranian news agency said Friday.U.S. says Syria must act responsibly ABC 7 El Paso - Jul 13 5:46 PM
UNDATED The U-S is calling on Syria and others who have influence with Hezbollah to act responsibly and bring pressure on the militant group to release Israeli soldiers and...Don't attack Syria, Iran warns Israel The Australian - Jul 13 2:59 PM
IRANIAN President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said today an Israeli strike on Syria would be considered an attack on the whole Islamic world that would bring a "fierce response", state television reported.Syria opens borders to tourists fleeing Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 13 11:23 AM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Tourists poured into Syria from Lebanon on Thursday, fleeing Israeli bombing and a sea and air blockade that turned crowded Syrian border crossings into Lebanon's only outlet to the world.Saudi Tourists in Syria Rethink Leisure Plans Arab News - Jul 13 4:13 PM
DAMASCUS, 14 July 2006 Saudi summer tourists in Syria are rethinking their leisure plans after Israeli forces attacked Lebanon. My family planned a trip to Latakia through a travel agent and paid for it, said Sawsan Hassan, a summer visitor of Damascus.Rice Calls on Syria to Cease Providing Protection for Hizbullah Israel National News - Jul 13 9:57 PM
(IsraelNN.com) US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is calling on Syria to apply pressure on Hizbullah towards bringing an end to rocket attacks against Israel. The senior US official also called on Israel to exercise restrain in retaliatory raids in Lebanon.Iran, Syria Used Hizballah As Proxy to Attack Israel, Analysts Say Crosswalk.com - Jul 13 8:48 AM
Jerusalem (CNSNews.com ) - The Israeli government said it is holding the government of Lebanon responsible for attacks along its northern border, but Israeli analysts and government sources said that Iran and Syria are ultimately behind the attack. Iran Tells Israel Not to Attack Syria Turks.US - Jul 13 5:19 PM
State television reported Thursday that Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said an Israeli strike on Syria would be considered an attack Islamic world that would bring a "fierce response."Syria will back Hezbollah: Baath Party The Australian - 1 hour, 0 minute ago
"The Syrian people are ready to extend full support to the Lebanese people and their heroic resistance to remain steadfast and confront the barbaric Israeli aggression and its crimes," said a communique from the party's national command issued after a meeting yesterday.White House condemns Hezbollah, blames Iran, Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 12 12:40 PM
The White House denounced the abduction of two Israeli soldiers by Lebanese militia Hezbollah and said it held Syria and Iran responsible for the attack.Syria and Iran look for gains from fresh bloodshed Financial Times - 2 hours, 26 minutes ago
On the surface, the bloodshed engulfing the Middle East today is a brutal but familiar picture: devastating Israeli strikes against Lebanon and the Gaza Strip after attacks by Palestinian militants and Hizbollah guerrillas.U.S. blames Syria, Iran for kidnappings AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 12 11:02 AM
The United States blamed Syria and Iran on Wednesday for the kidnapping of two Israeli soldiers by Hezbollah militants and an eruption of violence along the southern border of Lebanon.US blames Iran, Syria for Hizbollah capture Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 12 11:09 AM
The White House on Wednesday demanded the immediate release of two Israeli soldiers captured by Lebanon's Hizbollah guerrillas and blamed Syria and Iran for the attacks.U.S. Blames Iran, Syria for Hezbollah Attack Washington Post - Jul 12 10:32 AM
ROSTOCK, Germany (AP)Â -- The United States blamed Syria and Iran on Wednesday for the kidnapping of two Israeli soldiers by Hezbollah militants and the ensuing violence.US blames Iran, Syria for Hizbollah kidnappings Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 12 10:18 AM
The White House on Wednesday condemned the capture by Hizbollah guerrillas of two Israeli soldiers and blamed Syria and Iran for the attacks.UAE and Syria agree to further boost trade ties Khaleej Times - 47 minutes ago
ABU DHABI The UAE and Syrian trade officials yesterday agreed to further boost their trade exchanges by eliminating obstacles that were hampering bilateral trade.UN Security Council offers no action on Lebanon call for ceasefire AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 14 2:33 PM
A UN Security Council debate on Lebanon ended Friday with no action on Beirut's demand for an end to Israeli air strikes, as the United States blamed the crisis squarely on Iran and Syria.Ambassador Avalon: Iran, Syria 'Playing with Fire' Israel National News - Jul 13 3:27 PM
(IsraelNN.com) Danny Ayalon, Israel's Ambassador to the United States, charged that Iran and Syria are "playing with fire" by coordinating attacks in northern and southern Israel.Bush Blames Syria, Iran as War Clouds Scud Connecticut Jewish Ledger - Jul 13 11:30 AM
President Bush is blaming Iran and Syria for Hezbollah's killing of eight Israeli soldiers and kidnapping of two more, prompting the shelling of southern Lebanon, the bombing of strategic targets just south of Beirut, and preparations for an imminent full-scale invasion of Lebanon by Israeli forces.Israel blames Iran, Syria over Mideast violence IranMania.com - Jul 13 10:30 AM
Israel considers Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran and Syria part of an "axis of terror and hate", a senior foreign ministry official said Thursday, blaming Damascus and Tehran of being behind escalating violence.Iran warns Israel against extending conflict AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 14 11:30 AM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad boasted that Israel is not powerful enough to take on Iran after warning the Jewish state not to attack regional ally Syria.US Senate leader eyes sanctions for North Korean arms partners AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 14 12:18 PM
US Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist proposed imposing on North Korea the same sanctions that Washington has already slapped on Syria and Iran.Tourists flee Lebanon to Syria Middle East Online - Jul 13 6:37 AM
Thousands of tourists, mostly, from Gulf Arab countries, flee by road to Syria after Israeli raids.US Senate leader eyes sanctions for NKorea arms partners AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 14 11:03 AM
US Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist proposed to impose on North Korea the same sanctions that Washington already has slapped on Syria and Iran.Tourists Streaming into Syria from Lebanon Israel National News - Jul 13 12:12 PM
(IsraelNN.com) Thousands of tourists and foreign employees are fleeing to Syria as Israel tightens a sea and land blockade on Lebanon. Syrian officials said they have relaxed border inspections in order to speed up procedures.Despite Hezbollah's Ties to Iran and Syria, It Also Acts Alone Los Angeles Times - Jul 14 12:11 AM
The U.S. has blamed the militants' patrons for the Mideast crisis, but some experts aren't sure.U.S. blames Iran, Syria in seizure of Israelis Richmond Times-Dispatch - Jul 12 10:27 PM
JERUSALEM - The United States blamed Syria and Iran yesterday for the kidnapping of two Israeli soldiers by Hezbollah militants and an eruption of violence along the southern border of Lebanon.Legal loopholes spur rising numbers of working children in Syria The Daily Star Lebannon - Jul 14 2:51 PM
While most other children were spending their time racing around in school playgrounds, Rida Sarsawe was earning a living for his family by working as a carpenter. "I left school five years ago," said the 14-year-old from Hagar Aswad, an impoverished suburb south of Damascus.MIDEAST: Lebanese Tremors Rock Syria OneWorld.net via Yahoo! News - Jul 13 1:15 PM
DAMASCUS, Jul 13 (IPS) - Syrians are outraged over Israeli air strikes in Lebanon that have killed 27 civilians and closed down Beirut's international airport.Israeli warplanes strike in Beirut again AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 14 6:57 AM
Israeli warplanes punished the Lebanese capital on Friday, blasting the airport for a second day, shattering bridges, igniting fuel storage tanks and cutting the main highway to Syria. Hezbollah guerrillas fought back with a fresh barrage of rockets.Israel Points Finger at Iran, Syria Israel National News - Jul 13 8:12 AM
(IsraelNN.com) A senior government official has blamed Syria for providing "shelter and logistical support for Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal" and noted that Iran provides Hizbullah terrorists with funds and weapons.U.S. Blames Syria, Iran For Israeli Soldiers' Kidnapping Fox News - Jul 12 11:19 AM
Syria and Iran are to blame for the kidnapping of two Israeli soldiers by Hezbollah terrorists and the Israeli military response, U.S. officials said Wednesday.Bush Blames Syria, Iran as War Clouds Scud The New York Sun - Jul 12 11:48 PM
President Bush is blaming Iran and Syria for Hezbollah's killing of eight Israeli soldiers and kidnapping of two more, prompting the shelling of southern Lebanon, the bombing of strategic targets just south of Beirut, and preparations for an imminent full-scale invasion of Lebanon by Israeli forces. The Israeli army's chief of staff, Lieutenant General Dan Halutz, yesterday said on television U.S. condemns Syria, Iran for kidnappings Market Watch - Jul 12 11:02 AM
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - The United States blamed Syria and Iran on Wednesday for the kidnappings of two Israeli soldiers along the Israel-Lebanon border by the Lebanese Hezbollah militia. Israel Blockades Lebanon; Wide Strikes by Hezbollah New York Times - Jul 14 5:31 AM
Early on Friday, Israeli airstrikes hit Hezbollah offices in south Beirut and the main highway between the Lebanese capital and Damascus, Syria.Israel Blockades, Bombs Lebanon While Hezbollah Rains Rocket Fire Washington Post - Jul 14 5:20 AM
BEIRUT, July 14 -- Israel pounded Lebanon with airstrikes and artillery for a second straight day on Friday, blasting airport runways, a power plant and the main road to Syria as well as seemingly symbolic targets, such as a highway named for a slain guerrilla fighter and a bridge in Ayatollah...Middle East: Syria, Iran Loom Larger In Israel-Lebanon Crisis Payvand Iran News - Jul 14 8:39 AM
As it wages an air campaign against Hizballah in southern Lebanon, and an air-and-ground campaign against Hamas in Gaza, Israel's frustration is mounting. Even as it vows to break the backs of both militias, Israel knows it cannot crush the militant groups without also curbing their sponsors. -RFEAnalysis: Mideast fighting ripples through region USA Today - Jul 14 4:34 AM
The fighting between Israel and Hezbollah threatens to deepen the schism between U.S.-backed Arab regimes like Egypt and Jordan that want a peaceful settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict and a hardline camp led by Syria that rejects peace at any price.U.S. Blames Syria, Iran for Kidnappings Los Angeles Times - Jul 12 10:19 AM
ROSTOCK, Germany -- The United States blamed Syria and Iran on Wednesday for the kidnapping of two Israeli soldiers by Hezbollah militants and the ensuing violence. The White House called for the immediate and unconditional release of the two soldiers.Israel blasts Beirut airport for 2nd day AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 14 2:42 AM
Israeli warplanes punished the Lebanese capital on Friday, blasting the airport for a second day, knocking down a bridge, igniting fuel storage tanks and cutting the main highway to Syria. Hezbollah fired more rockets at Israeli towns across the border.Israel Blames Attacks on Syria-Iran Axis Forward - Jul 12 7:25 PM
Israel is pointing to this week's Hezbollah raid as proof of its contention that Syria and Iran are leading a coordinated terror front, which includes Hamas and Hezbollah.US Blames Iran, Syria for Hezbollah Attack on Israel Voice of America - Jul 12 2:50 PM
The United States Wednesday demanded the immediate release of two Israeli soldiers captured by Lebanese Hezbollah guerrillas, and said it holds Iran and Syria responsible for the new outburst of Middle East violence.Opinion: Israel's Invasion, Syria's War Free Internet Press - Jul 14 8:56 AM
Intellpuke: "The following opinion column on the Middle East situation was written by Michael Young, the opinion editor of The Daily Star newspaper in Lebanon and a contributing editor at Reason magazine. Mr. Young's column, filed from Beirut, Lebanon, and posted at the New York Times' website, begins here: Israel's incursion into Lebanon after the kidnapping on Wednesday of two Israeli soldiers The United States blamed Syria and Iran for the Hezbollah kidnapping of two Israeli soldiers earlier India Daily - Jul 12 9:52 PM
The United States on July 12 blamed Syria and Iran for the Hezbollah kidnapping of two Israeli soldiers earlier in the day, and for the ensuing violence.Iran warns Israel not to attack Syria La Nueva Cuba - Jul 13 7:00 PM
YNet News Infosearch: Máximo Tomás Research Dept. La Nueva Cuba July 14, 2006Iranian national security chief and head nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani met in Syria with Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal India Daily - Jul 12 9:53 PM
Iranian national security chief and head nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani met in Syria with Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad secretary Adnan Shalh to discuss the ongoing Israeli incursions into Gaza. Larijani was also expected to meet with representatives of Hezbollah regarding escalation in southern Lebanon.U.S. blasts Hezbollah, holds Iran, Syria also responsible Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 12 12:58 PM
_ White House spokesman Tony Snow criticized Hezbollah militants in Lebanon on Wednesday for launching rockets into Israel and capturing two Israeli soldiers and also blamed Iran and Syria for the incident.Capture of Israeli soldiers highlights Hezbollah's power, influence of Iran and Syria 9 News Denver - Jul 12 4:45 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) - Hezbollah's leader vowed that only a prisoner swap will win the release of two Israeli soldiers after a cross-border attack Wednesday that showed the guerrilla group -- and its backers Iran and Syria -- still have the power to reignite a spiral of violence in the volatile region.U.S.: Syria, Iran Behind Israel Raid CBS 2 New York - Jul 12 10:52 AM
The United States blamed Syria and Iran on Wednesday for the kidnapping of two Israeli soldiers by Hezbollah militants and an eruption of violence along the southern border of Lebanon. Israel: Lebanon Clash 'An Act Of War' TH man carefully watching Mid-East crisis Terre Haute Tribune Star - 1 hour, 40 minutes ago
Two weeks ago George Issa visited relatives in Lebanon, traveling a route to visit Syria. He last saw that same road on television a few nights ago, with its remains billowing smoke into the sky.Israel blasts Beirut s main airport, highway to Syria - Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa News - Jul 14 12:44 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon | Israel unleashed a furious military campaign on Lebanon s main airport, highways, military bases and other targets Thursday, retaliating for scores of Hezbollah guerrilla rockets that rained down on Israel and reached as far as Haifa, its third-largest city, for the first time.Iran, Syria support people's resistance to occupation of region ArabicNews.com - Jul 12 1:36 PM
Iran's visiting Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani in a meeting with Syria's Foreign Minister Walid Muaallem today supported "the resistance of regional people to foreign troops occupying the region."US blames Syria and Iran for fueling Mideast violence WIS-TV Columbia - Jul 12 1:58 PM
(Rostock, Germany-AP) July 12, 2006 - The US is blaming Syria and Iran for the kidnapping of two more Israeli soldiers and an eruption of violence in the Mideast.Middle East turmoil sends oil prices beyond US$78 a barrel Chinapost.com.tw - 2 hours, 19 minutes ago
Intensifying violence in the Middle East on Friday stoked fears of an oil-supply disruption in the region, pushing oil prices above US$78 a barrel. Israel widened its offensive on Lebanon on Friday, with fighter bombers blasting the airport for a second day and cutting the main highway to Syria.Abduction highlights U.S.-Syria tension AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 11 10:57 AM
The abduction of an Israeli soldier by Palestinian militants close to Syria is highlighting the strained relations between Washington and Damascus.U.S. Traces Hezbollah Violence to Syria and Iran Elite TV - Jul 12 12:21 PM
The United States has placed blame on both Syria and Iran for the latest escalation in the Middle East. Hezbollah militants infiltrated Israel and kidnapped two soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday after launching unprovoked missile attacks at civilian targets inside Israel.Syrian envoy asks US to impose restraint on Israel Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 13 3:56 PM
Syria's ambassador to the United States urged Washington on Thursday to impose restraint on its ally Israel and push for the resumption of peace talks amid escalating violence in the Middle East.Iran, Syria support people's resistance to occupation of region Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 12 10:24 AM
Syria - Nuclear - Larijani Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani in a meeting with the Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem here Wednesday supported the resistance of regional people to foreign troops occupying the region.Fingers pointed at Iran and Syria over Hezbollah violence 7News via Yahoo!7 News - Jul 13 7:05 PM
More than 50 civilians have been killed in Lebanon as the conflict with Israel spirals out of control.N. Korea nonproliferation bill introduced in U.S. Senate Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 14 1:35 PM
_ Legislation aimed at curbing North Korea's alleged development of weapons of mass destruction by adding Pyongyang to the list of governments covered by the Iran and Syria Nonproliferation Act was introduced in the U.S. Senate on Friday.Axis At Work? Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! News - Jul 13 4:00 PM
Middle East: Why now? The world needs to ask that question and not just make the usual pleas for "restraint." It's unlikely that Hezbollah, created by Iran and allied with Syria, attacked Israel on a mere whim.Rice urges Israel to exercise restraint Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 13 4:05 PM
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged Israel on Thursday to exercise restraint in its attacks against Lebanese targets and demanded Syria press Hizbollah guerrillas to stop attacking Israel.Santorum, Casey Call for Syrian Sanctions Forward - Jul 14 3:08 PM
Both Senate candidates in Pennsylvania say that the Bush administration should implement additional sanctions against Syria.U.S.: Syria, Iran To Blame For Israel Clash KUTV.com - Jul 12 10:48 AM
(AP) ROSTOCK, Germany The United States blamed Syria and Iran on Wednesday for the kidnapping of two Israeli soldiers by Hezbollah militants and an eruption of violence along the southern border of Lebanon.U.S.: Syria, Iran To Blame For Israel Clash KDKA Pittsburgh - Jul 12 10:40 AM
The United States blamed Syria and Iran on Wednesday for the kidnapping of two Israeli soldiers by Hezbollah militants and an eruption of violence along the southern border of Lebanon. The White House called for the immediate and unconditional release of the two soldiers. Syria plans to end peg of its pound to U.S. dollar International Herald Tribune - Jul 11 1:58 PM
Syria, accused by the United States of supporting terrorism, plans to end its currency peg to the dollar by December to reflect closer trade ties with Europe.With Battle Raging, Saudis Seek Ways to Leave Lebanon Arab News - Jul 14 4:10 PM
DAMASCUS/RIYADH, 15 July 2006 Saudi tourists have been forced to look for alternative ways to leave Lebanon and enter Syria following the Israeli bombing of the main highway running between Beirut and Damascus in the Dahr Al-Baidar region of Lebanon early yesterday morning.U.S. blames Syria, Iran for kidnappings Syracuse.com - Jul 12 10:30 AM
ROSTOCK, Germany (AP) The United States blamed Syria and Iran on Wednesday for the kidnapping of two Israeli soldiers by Hezbollah militants and the ensuing violence. The White House called for the immediate and unconditional release of the two soldiers.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Jul 14 4:12 PM
DAMASCUS/RIYADH, 15 July 2006 Saudi tourists have been forced to look for alternative ways to leave Lebanon and enter Syria following the Israeli bombing of the main highway running between Beirut...
