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Olmert Blames Iran, Syria as Europe Backs UN Force (Update4) 
Bloomberg.com - Jul 17 6:33 PM
July 17 (Bloomberg) -- Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert blamed the conflict in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip on Iran and Syria and vowed to keep up the fight as long as Israel remains under threat from what he called their terrorist proxies.Iran pledges 'support' for Syria if attacked AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 17 5:47 AM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has written to his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad of the Islamic republic's "support" if Syria comes under attack.Iran To Implement New Industrial Projects In Syria Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - 58 minutes ago
Minister of Industries and Mines Alireza Tahmasbi said here Monday that Iran was set to implement new industrial projects in Syria.IRAN TO IMPLEMENT NEW INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS IN SYRIA Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - 58 minutes ago
Middle East Minister of Industries and Mines Alireza Tahmasbi said here Monday that Iran was set to implement new industrial projects in Syria.Europeans Back Mideast Force; Bush Points to Syria (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Jul 17 10:18 AM
July 17 (Bloomberg) -- European leaders endorsed a call by the United Nations for a military force to quell the escalating conflict in Lebanon, as President George W. Bush urged pressure on neighboring Syria to disarm Hezbollah guerrillas.Bush names Iran, Syria as backers of Middle East militants San Diego Union-Tribune - Jul 17 5:39 PM
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, 4:37 p.m. July 17 (COPLEY NEWS SERVICE): President Bush on Monday publicly called Syria and Iran the root causes of growing violence in the Middle East, punctuating his views privately with an expletive that was inadvertently picked up by a microphone.More than 100,000 people escape Lebanon through Syria Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 17 5:09 PM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - More than 100,000 people have crossed into Syria from Lebanon over the past five days to escape Israeli attacks, Syrian authorities said on Monday.Annan in touch with Syria over Middle East crisis: UN official Khaleej Times - 1 minute ago
LONDON - The United Nations has been speaking to Syria over the escalating crisis in the Middle East, including a conversation between UN chief Kofi Annan and the Syrian president, a top UN official said.Bush slip puts pressure on Syria Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours, 37 minutes ago
As diplomatic efforts today centred on sending an international force to southern Lebanon, unguarded comments by President Bush revealed his immediate focus was getting Syria to halt Hizbullah actions.Syria Seen as Key to Peace in Lebanon NPR - Jul 17 6:49 AM
Israel has accused Syria of providing support and weapons to Lebanon's Hezbollah militants. Many observers believe that Syria will have to be engaged in negotiations if the crisis in Lebanon is to be solved. John Ydstie speaks to Deborah Amos.Bush heard swearing about Syria MSNBC - Jul 17 5:56 AM
In comments picked up by a Russian media microphone, President Bush is heard cursing to British Prime Minister Tony Blair about Syria and Hezbollah. Syria, Jordan send relief to Lebanon People's Daily - 2 hours, 19 minutes ago
Syria and Jordan on Monday sent relief to the Lebanese people who had gone through Israeli bombardment over the past six days.Syria and Iran say they're open to cease-fire and prisoner swap WHO-TV Des Moines - Jul 17 6:35 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria The countries that back Hezbollah (hez-BUH'-lah) militants are talking about terms for ending the bombardment of Lebanon and Israel.Iranian Foreign Minister Arrives in Syria Los Angeles Times - Jul 17 5:34 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria -- Iran's foreign minister said Monday a cease-fire and a prisoner swap would be "acceptable and fair" in the Israeli-Lebanese conflict. Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki was speaking after talks with Syrian Vice President Farouk al-Sharaa.Ex-CIA chief: Bomb Syria! WorldNetDaily - Jul 17 5:44 PM
As violence continues to escalate between Israel and Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon, the former head of the Central Intelligence Agency says the U.S. should now take military action against Syria, which, along with Iran, is believed to be backing Hezbollah.Australians in Lebanon taken to Syria by bus Australian Broadcasting Corporation - 2 hours, 35 minutes ago
TONY EASTLEY: The Federal Government plans to get more Australians out of Lebanon by bus, after a successful mission yesterday which saw 86 stranded Australians taken by road to Syria.Iran to set new industrial projects in Syria IranMania.com - 1 hour, 27 minutes ago
LONDON, July 18 (IranMania) - Iranian Minister of Industries and Mines Alireza Tahmasbi said that Iran was set to implement new industrial projects in Syria, said IRNA.Iran pledges 'support' for Syria if attacked IranMania.com - 1 hour, 28 minutes ago
LONDON, July 18 (IranMania) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has written to his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad of the Islamic republic's "support" if Syria comes under attack, Iran's state television reported.G8 Mideast statement targets Iran, Syria: US AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 16 3:06 PM
The United States said that a Group of Eight statement on the Middle East crisis implicitly targets Syria and Iran as backers of extremists who attack Israel, even though it does not name them.More than 100,000 flee Lebanon for Syria Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Jul 17 3:09 PM
More than 100,000 people have crossed into Syria from Lebanon over the past five days to escape Israeli attacks, Syrian authorities say.Syria vows to respond directly to any Israel strike AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 16 9:14 AM
Syria has warned it would respond directly and by all means necessary to any Israeli attack on its territory, in its first official reaction to Israel's offensive on neighboring Lebanon.Syria and Iran say they're open to cease-fire and prisoner swap Fort Wayne News Channel 15 - Jul 17 9:23 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria The countries that back Hezbollah (hez-BUH'-lah) militants are talking about terms for ending the bombardment of Lebanon and Israel. Iran's foreign minister...Syria should press Hizbollah to back off: Bush SABC News - Jul 17 8:41 AM
A microphone picked up an unaware George W. Bush, the US president, saying Syria should press Hizbollah to "stop doing this sh*t" and that his secretary of state may go to the Middle East soon.Iran Pledges Support For Syria Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Jul 17 8:49 AM
July 17, 2006 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki today pledged Iran's support to Syria in the face of "any threat or aggression."The Puppet Masters: Syria And Iran Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! News - Jul 17 4:00 PM
Mideast: Hezbollah and Hamas are doing the fighting, but Damascus and Tehran are pulling the strings. And all are willing to fight the West to the last Lebanese.Frustrated Bush Curses Syria Elite TV - Jul 17 7:06 AM
A frustrated President Bush used an expletive before an open microphone at the G-8 summit. Mr. Bush used the word sh** to express his frustration at Syria and the U.N.'s failure to act against Damascus.Syria takes in 90,000 displaced Lebanese Sun-Sentinel - Jul 17 12:12 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria · More than 90,000 people have fled from Lebanon into Syria since the beginning of the Israeli bombardment, Syrian government officials said Sunday.Iranian foreign minister arrives in Syria for talks on Lebanese-Israeli fighting Leesville Leader - Jul 17 6:21 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Iran's foreign minister said Monday a cease-fire and a prisoner swap would be acceptable and fair'' in the Israeli-Lebanese conflict. Iran Promises Support for Syria Turks.US - Jul 17 9:49 AM
State television reported Monday the message was carried to Damascus during the day by Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has written to his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad of the Islamic republic's "support" if Syria comes under attack.Russia evacuates its citizens from Lebanon through Syria. Itar-Tass - Jul 17 7:40 AM
BEIRUT, July 17 (Itar-Tass) -- The Russian embassy is evacuating Russian citizens from Lebanon through Syria. The first convoy of buses will start moving to the Syrian border through Tripoli, North Lebanon, on Tuesday morning.Bush slip puts pressure on Syria Guardian Unlimited - Jul 17 7:10 AM
As diplomatic efforts centre on sending a UN force to Lebanon, unguarded comments by President Bush reveal his immediate focus is getting Syria to halt Hizbullah actions.Evacuees Enter Turkey From Syria After Israel's Attacks On Lebanon TurkishPress.com - Jul 17 7:17 AM
REYHANLI - Evacuees fleeing the region continue to arrive in Turkey from Syria after Israel's attacks on Lebanon.Malaysians In Lebanon Evacuated To Syria Bernama - Jul 17 4:00 AM
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Four officials of the Malaysian embassy in Lebanon and four members of their families and two other Malaysians were evacuated to Syria Sunday in view of the critical situation in the country following continuing Israeli air and sea bombardment.Iran Stands Firmly at Syria s Side Israel National News - Jul 17 11:57 AM
(IsraelNN.com) During a visit to Syria on Monday, where he met with President Bashar al-Assad, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced Tehran stands firmly behind Damascus against Israel.IRANIAN MINISTER TALKS UP TIES WITH SYRIA Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Jul 16 11:49 PM
Infrastructure Iran-Syria-Committee Minister of Industries and Mines Ali-Reza Tahmasbi said here Saturday that Iranian experts were currently carrying out 16 major industrial and mining projects in Syria with a total value of US$1 billion.Iranian Minister Talks Up Ties With Syria Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Jul 16 11:49 PM
Iran-Syria-Committee Minister of Industries and Mines Ali-Reza Tahmasbi said here Saturday that Iranian experts were currently carrying out 16 major industrial and mining projects in Syria with a total value of US$1 billion.Syria supplies Lebanon, waives fees to help aid flow Yahoo! India News - Jul 17 2:38 AM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria is sending non-military supplies to Lebanon to help it cope with Israeli attacks, the head of the council overseeing bilateral ties said on Monday.86 Aussies evacuated to Syria: Downer The Australian - Jul 17 2:45 AM
The 86 Australian citizens arrived in Syria about midday (7pm AEST) after a two-hour journey from war-torn Beirut. "We have managed to get three busloads of Australians across the border into Syria from Lebanon," Mr Downer said in Adelaide tonight.Syria offers safe haven to US nationals fleeing Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 17 12:26 PM
The Syrian embassy said it was offering "safe haven" to Americans and other citizens wishing to flee Lebanon, where nearly 200 civilians have been killed during a massive Israeli military bombardment.86 Aussies evacuated to Syria: Downer News Interactive - Jul 17 2:48 AM
EIGHTY-six Australians have been evacuated from Lebanon by bus to Syria, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said todaySyria and Iran say they're open to cease-fire and prisoner swap KBCI Boise - Jul 17 8:05 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria The countries that back Hezbollah (hez-BUH'-lah) militants are talking about terms for ending the bombardment of Lebanon and Israel. Iran's foreign minister says Iran and Syria believe a cease-fire and a prisoner swap are possible.Lugar: Iran, Syria could prod Israel-Hezbollah conflict South Bend Tribune - Jul 17 8:23 AM
INDIANAPOLIS Sen. Richard Lugar said Sunday the violence between Israel and Hezbollah could take a "worrisome" turn if Iran and Syria become actively engaged in the conflict.Iran warns Israel of 'unimaginable losses' if Syria hit AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 16 2:51 AM
Iran warned its arch-enemy Israel of "unimaginable losses" if it attacks Syria and vowed that it was standing by the Syrian people.Iran to implement new industrial projects in Syria: minister Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 17 4:07 AM
Iran - Syria - Minister Minister of Industries and Mines Alireza Tahmasbi said here Monday that Iran was set to implement new industrial projects in Syria.Iran s foreign minister discuss in Syria Lebanese-Israeli fighting Pravda - Jul 17 3:55 AM
Iran and Syria are the principal sponsors of Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group that provoked the current fighting when its guerrillas crossed into northern Israel last Wednesday and kidnapped two Israeli soldiers.Iran: Will Support Syria If Attacked India Daily - Jul 17 7:10 AM
Iran will support Syria in case of threat or attack, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said in a message to Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad on July 17.Gov't tells Iran, Syria to calm Middle East crisis AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 16 2:25 AM
Iran and Syria must demonstrate that they are trying to ease the escalating crisis in the Middle East, Prime Minister Tony Blair's spokesman has said at the G8 summit here.UAE, SYRIA AIM TO BOOST TRADE TIES Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Jul 16 8:47 PM
Regulations / Law The UAE-Syria Technical Committee is working on eliminating all trade obstacles to boost economic relations between the two countries. Different topics were agreed upon including the flow of goods and certified addresses approved by the Economic Social Council at a meeting which took place in Dubai.UAE, Syria Aim To Boost Trade Ties Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Jul 16 8:47 PM
The UAE-Syria Technical Committee is working on eliminating all trade obstacles to boost economic relations between the two countries. Different topics were agreed upon including the flow of goods and certified addresses approved by the Economic Social Council at a meeting which took place in Dubai.Iran`s foreign minister in Syria AngolaPress - Jul 17 5:00 AM
DAMASCUS, 07/17 - The Iranian foreign minister has held talks in Damascus with Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad. The meeting comes after Tehran threatened "unimaginable damage" to Israel if it attacked Syria.Syria warns of harsh response if Israel strikes Gulf Times - Jul 17 3:02 AM
DAMASCUS: Syria vowed yesterday a "harsh and direct" response if it is attacked by Israel, showing no sign of bowing to US pressure to abandon support for Hezbollah.Syria not mentioned in G8 Middle East resolution RosBusinessConsulting - Jul 17 1:28 AM
RBC, 17.07.2006, St. Petersburg 11:30:15. Syria is not mentioned in the G8 Middle East resolution because there is no proof to accuse it of destabilizing the situation in the region, Russian President Vladimir Putin told journalists.Iran's FM arrives in Syria Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 17 12:31 AM
Iran - Syria - FM Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki arrived in Syria Monday morning for a short working visit. On hand to welcome him at Damascus' international airport was Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Ahmad Arnous.G8 statement targets Syria, Iran iafrica.com - Jul 16 10:55 PM
The United States said on Sunday that a Group of Eight statement on the Middle East crisis implicitly targets Syria and Iran as backers of extremists who attack Israel, even though it does not name them.About 200 Iranian nationals leave Lebanon, enter Syria Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 16 11:01 PM
Iran - Lebanon - Departure About 200 Iranian nationals have left war-stricken Lebanon in the past couple of days and entered Syria via Tripoli road, currently the only way out of Lebanon, it was reported here Sunday.SYRIA AND IRAN BLAMED FOR CRISIS IN LEBANON Daily Record - Jul 17 12:32 AM
PRIME Minister Tony Blair has pointed the finger at Iran and Syria over the latest Middle East crisis. He said the two countries were determined to see democracy fail in the region.The Puppet Masters: Syria And Iran Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! Finance - Jul 17 4:00 PM
Commentary from Investor's Business Daily"Iran carrying out 16 major projects in Syria" IranMania.com - Jul 16 10:30 PM
LONDON, July 17 (IranMania) - Iranian Minister of Industries and Mines Ali-Reza Tahmasbi said that Iranian experts were currently carrying out 16 major industrial and mining projects in Syria with a total value of dlrs one billion, IRNA reported.Blair Joins Bush in Blaming Iran, Syria Over Violence (Update3) Bloomberg.com - Jul 16 5:35 AM
July 16 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair joined President George W. Bush in blaming Iran and Syria for the escalation in violence in the Middle East, raising pressure on the two nations as missiles fired from Lebanon killed eight people in Israel.US Accuses Iran, Syria of Complicity in Mideast Violence Voice of America - Jul 16 12:35 PM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says Iran and Syria are fomenting conflict in the Middle East by supporting Hezbollah and other militant groups.Syria sends humanitarian aid to Lebanon People's Daily - Jul 16 5:55 PM
Syria on Sunday sent humanitarian relief to neighboring Lebanon which has been under an Israeli air, sea and land blockade for five days, the official SANA news agency reported.Syria warns to respond directly to any Israel attack People's Daily - Jul 16 4:55 PM
Syria vowed on Sunday that it would respond directly and harshly if it is attacked by Israel, the official SANA news agency reported.Don't attack Syria, Iran warns Israel The Age - Jul 16 12:23 PM
Iran has warned Israel of 'unimaginable losses' if the Israelis attack Syria, adding that the Islamic republic is 'standing by the Syrian people'. -Syria vows harsh response The Australian - Jul 16 12:00 PM
SYRIA vowed today a "harsh and direct" response if attacked by Israel, showing no sign of bowing to US pressure to abandon support for Hezbollah.Israel points Syria as assistant in Haifa attack People's Daily - Jul 16 4:57 PM
Israeli Transportation Minister and former Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz declared on Sunday that the missile which struck the northern Israeli city of Haifa was made in Syria.Lugar: Iran, Syria could prod Israel-Hezbollah conflict WISH-TV Indianapolis - Jul 16 2:26 PM
INDIANAPOLIS Senator Richard Lugar of Indiana says the violence between Israel and Hezbollah could take a "worrisome" turn if Iran and Syria become actively engaged in...Syria, Iran 'not in Israel's sights' The Australian - Jul 16 11:29 AM
ISRAEL has no plans "at this present moment" to attack Iran and Syria, the country's chief spokesman told US television today, although he charged both countries with playing a key role in recent kidnappings of its soldiers.G8 statement 'targets Iran, Syria' The Australian - Jul 16 12:30 PM
THE US said today a Group of Eight statement on the Middle East crisis implicitly targets Syria and Iran as backers of extremists who attack Israel, even though it does not name them.Blair Joins Bush in Blaming Iran, Syria for Mideast Conflict Bloomberg.com - Jul 15 11:50 PM
July 16 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair joined President George W. Bush in blaming Iran and Syria for violence in the Middle East, raising pressure on the two nations during a fifth day of Israeli attacks in Lebanon.Syria vows harsh response The Advertiser - Jul 16 12:02 PM
SYRIA vowed today a "harsh and direct" response if attacked by Israel, showing no sign of bowing to US pressure to abandon support for Hezbollah. "Any aggression against Syria will have a firm and direct response not limited in time or means," Information Minister Mohsen Bilal said in a statement.Bush to Syria to Hezbollah: "Stop Doing This Shit." Wonkette - Jul 17 8:04 AM
A teeny-tiny secret microphone in Russia, no less! caught President George W. Bush swearin like the Vice President at the Group of Eight summit meeting in St. Petersburg. Reuters...Unplugged, Bush speaks frankly on Mideast Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 17 1:35 PM
A microphone picked up an unaware President Bush saying on Monday Syria should press Hizbollah to "stop doing this shit" as they discussed the upsurge in violence in the Middle East.Syria vows to respond directly to any Israel strike Channel NewsAsia - Jul 16 8:02 AM
DAMASCUS : Syria has warned it would respond directly and by all means necessary to any Israeli attack on its territory, in its first official reaction to Israel's offensive on neighbouring Lebanon.Syria vows to retaliate Gulf Daily News - Jul 16 3:52 PM
DAMASCUS: Syria yesterday warned it would respond directly and by all means necessary to any Israeli attack on its territory, in its first official reaction to Israel's offensive on neighbouring Lebanon.Foreigners flee Lebanon by land and sea Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 17 12:21 PM
Thousands of foreigners were fleeing Lebanon on Monday to escape Israeli air strikes which have pounded the country for six days, some traveling by road to Syria, others waiting for places on U.S. and European ships.Bush calls on Syria to control Hezbollah The Plain Dealer - Jul 16 4:16 AM
Strelna, Russia- President Bush on Saturday abandoned his earlier calls for Israeli restraint in its escalating conflict with Hezbollah, instead calling on Syria to rein in the militant Shiite Muslim group.Bush asks Syria to stop Hizbollah attacks Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 15 7:41 AM
President Bush demanded on Saturday that Syria rein in Hizbollah attacks on Israel but Russia's Vladimir Putin said Israel's military response should be "balanced."Iran's foreign minister in Syria BBC News - Jul 17 2:13 AM
Iran's foreign minister visits Damascus for talks on the crisis unfolding in Lebanon and Israel.Hundreds evacuate from Lebanon, Syria AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 16 4:37 PM
Hundreds of exhausted evacuees flew into Cyprus Sunday as Western countries moved their citizens from the Middle East amid continued Israeli bombardment of Lebanon.Bush: Syria should press Hezbollah CNN.com - Jul 15 6:39 AM
President Bush called on Syria Saturday to exert its influence on Hezbollah militants so they will "lay down their arms."Israel has no present plans to attack Syria, Iran: spokesman Khaleej Times - Jul 16 8:48 AM
WASHINGTON - Israel has no plans at this present moment to attack Iran and Syria, the country s chief spokesman told US television on Sunday, although he charged both countries with playing a key role in recent kidnappings of its soldiers.Syria not attacked by Israel: Syrian official Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 15 6:54 AM
Syria was not targeted in any attack by Israel on Saturday, a Syrian information official said.Syria vows harsh response if Israel attacks Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 16 2:33 AM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria vowed on Sunday a "harsh and direct" response if it is attacked by Israel. "Any aggression against Syria will have a firm and direct response not limited in time or means," Information Minister Mohsen Bilal said in a statement.No Israeli attack on Syria: Syrian official Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 15 7:02 AM
Syria was not the target of any attack by Israel on Saturday, a Syrian information official said.SYRIA: Damascus blasts Israeli aggression against Lebanon IRIN - Jul 16 6:13 AM
DAMASCUS, 16 Jul 2006 (IRIN) - The government has facilitated the entry into Syria of thousands of Arab and foreign tourists who, for the last four days, have been fleeing Israeli aggression in Lebanon.Unplugged Bush, Blair speak frankly on Mideast Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 17 9:25 AM
A microphone picked up an unaware U.S. President George W. Bush saying on Monday Syria should press Hizbollah to "stop doing this shit" and that his secretary of state may go to the Middle East soon.Bush Expletive Overheard At G-8 CBS News - 5 minutes ago
President Bush, apparently not realizing his remarks were being picked up by an open microphone, used frank language at the G-8 summit to express his disgust with Hezbollah and its backers in Syria.Syria vows to respond directly to any Israel strike Khaleej Times - Jul 16 6:02 AM
DAMASCUS - Syria warned on Sunday it would respond directly and by all means necessary to any Israeli attack on its territory, in its first official reaction to Israel s offensive on neighbouring Lebanon.Syria vows to respond directly to Israel strike ABS-CBNNEWS.com - Jul 16 3:41 AM
DAMASCUS - Syria on Sunday warned it would respond directly and by all means necessary to any Israeli attack on its territory, in its first official reaction to Israel's offensive on neighboring Lebanon.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-07-16 17:40 GMT: Israel minister says Syria supplied rockets for Hezbollah attack on Haifa Interactive Investor - Jul 16 10:01 AM
HAIFA, Israel (AFX) - An Israeli cabinet minister on Sunday accused Syria of arming Hezbollah with the rockets that exploded around the port of Haifa, in which eight people were killed at a railway depot.Bush: Syria Should Get Hezbollah to Stop Doing This S*** Arab News - Jul 17 4:15 PM
WASHINGTON, 18 July 2006 It wasn t meant to be overheard, but yesterday a private luncheon conversation picked up by a microphone provided a rare window into both banter and substance: President George Bush cursing Hezbollah s attacks against Israel.Israeli raid hits Lebanon-Syria border Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 15 6:23 AM
Israeli warplanes fired four rockets at a border crossing point between Lebanon and Syria on Saturday, witnesses said.Blair attacks Iran and Syria over Middle East violence Daily Mail - Jul 16 7:01 AM
Prime Minister Tony Blair blamed Iran and Syria today for the latest flare-up in the Middle East. Mr Blair insisted they and fellow leaders would "work very hard to find a common and unified position" on the crisis in their talks at the G8 summit Oil falls from record highs as Iran, Syria stay out of fight CNNMoney.com via Yahoo! Finance - Jul 17 12:35 PM
Oil prices fell from record highs Monday, closing almost $2 lower, as violence between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah did not expand as feared to neighboring oil-producing states.Syria vows to respond directly to any Israel strike Middle East Online - Jul 16 4:22 AM
Bilal: any Israeli attack against Syria will provoke unlimited, direct, firm response using all means necessary.Bush caught on tape swearing about Syria KTVB Idaho - Jul 17 2:43 PM
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - It wasn t meant to be overheard. Private luncheon conversations among world leaders, picked up by a microphone, provided a rare window into both banter and substance including President Bush cursing Hezbollah s attacks against Israel.Bush wants Syria to step in Sun-Sentinel - Jul 16 12:12 AM
STRELNA, Russia · President Bush on Saturday abandoned his earlier calls for Israeli restraint in its escalating conflict with Hezbollah, instead calling on Syria to rein in the militant Shiite Muslim group.Iran and Syria to blame, says Blair PA via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Jul 15 11:57 PM
Prime Minister Tony Blair has blamed Iran and Syria for the latest flare-up in the Middle East.Hezbollah A Force To Be Reckoned With by Staff Writers London (AFP) Jul 17, 2006 Space War - 46 minutes ago
The Hezbollah militia, backed by Syria and Iran, is a powerful force set on inflicting as much damage as possible on Israel and able to call on thousands of rockets, missiles and fighters, experts say.Bush calls on Syria get Hizbollah to stop attacks Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 15 2:27 AM
President Bush called on Syria on Saturday to exert its influence to persuade Hizbollah to stop attacks against Israel.