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Syria, Iran leaders praise Hezbollah AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 15 1:29 PM
The leaders of Iran and Syria crowed Tuesday that Hezbollah defeated Israel, with the Iranian president telling a cheering crowd that "God's promises have come true" and the Syrian chief saying U.S. plans for reshaping the Middle East have been ruined.Iran, Syria praise Hezbollah, mock U.S. AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 15 9:35 AM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Tuesday that Hezbollah has "hoisted the banner of victory" over Israel and toppled U.S.-led plans for the Middle East. Hezbollah's main backers Iran and Syria struck nearly identical tones a day after a cease-fire took effect in Lebanon: heaping praise on the guerrillas as perceived victors for the Islamic world and claiming that Western influence Syria: U.S. Mideast plan an 'illusion' AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 15 4:40 AM
Syrian President Bashar Assad said Tuesday that the U.S. plan for a "new Middle East" has collapsed following Hezbollah's successes in fighting against Israel. Israel's foreign minister, meanwhile, warned Syria not to intervene in Lebanese affairs or use the Hezbollah militia to influence the Beirut government.Leaders in Iran and Syria cheer Hezbollah 'victory' The Star-Ledger - 11 minutes ago
TEHRAN -- The leaders of Iran and Syria crowed yesterday that Hezbollah defeated Israel, with the Iranian president telling a cheering crowd that "God's promises have come true" and the Syrian chief saying U.S. plans for reshaping the Middle East have been ruined.Iran, Syria Praise Hezbollah, Mock U.S. ABC News - Aug 15 10:33 AM
Iran and Syria, Hezbollah's Main Backers, Praise Group As Perceived Victory, Mock U.S.Iran, Syria Praise Hezbollah, Mock U.S. Los Angeles Times - Aug 15 9:49 AM
TEHRAN, Iran -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Tuesday that Hezbollah has "hoisted the banner of victory" over Israel and toppled U.S.-led plans for the Middle East. Hezbollah's main backers -- Iran and Syria -- struck nearly identical tones a day after a cease-fire took effect in Lebanon: heaping praise on the guerrillas as perceived victors for the Islamic world and claiming that German foreign minister cancels Syria trip after Assad speech Financial Times - 2 hours, 29 minutes ago
Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Germany's foreign minister, yesterday abruptly cancelled a planned visit to Syria after President Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian leader, delivered a hard-hitting speech that ridiculed Israel's military offensive in Lebanon and warned against disarming Hizbollah.US Blasts Iran, Syria, for Lebanon Comments Voice of America - Aug 15 2:05 PM
The Bush administration Tuesday sharply criticized Iran and Syria for claiming victory for Hezbollah in the Lebanon conflict. Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Shimon Peres meanwhile, who met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, said Hezbollah may have lost half of its mainline fighting force.New dialogue with Syria possible: Israeli defense minister People's Daily - Aug 15 6:25 PM
It is possible for Israel to renew dialogue with the Palestinians and also with Syria, one of alleged supporters of Hezbollah against Israel in a monthlong offensive, Defense Minister Amir Peretz said on Tuesday.Syria and Iran praise Hezbollah, mock U.S. plans for new a Mideast WPMI 15 - Aug 15 3:00 PM
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Israel and Hezbollah dealt each other serious blows on the battlefield and claimed success afterwards but the real winners could be Iran and Syria.Syria, Iran leaders praise Hezbollah Syracuse.com - Aug 15 1:55 PM
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) The leaders of Iran and Syria crowed Tuesday that Hezbollah defeated Israel, with the Iranian president telling a cheering crowd that "God's promises have come true" and the Syrian chief saying U.S. plans for reshaping the Middle East have been ruined.Syria declares victory in Lebanon conflict Times Online - Aug 15 9:06 AM
The President of Syria said today that the map of the Middle East had been redrawn by Hezbollah's "victory" in its five-week war with Israel.Iran, Syria Praise Hezbollah, Mock U.S. phillyburbs.com - Aug 15 9:49 AM
TEHRAN, Iran - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Tuesday that Hezbollah has hoisted the banner of victory over Israel and toppled U.S.-led plans for the Middle East. Hezbollah's main backers - Iran and Syria - struck nearly identical tones a day after a cease-fire took effect in Lebanon: heaping praise on the guerrillas as perceived victors for the Islamic world and claiming that Western Syria's Assad says U.S. plans for Mideast an illusion Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Aug 15 7:58 AM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Tuesday Hizbollah's "victory" in the recent war versus Israel destroyed U.S. plans to reshape the Middle East, prompting the German foreign minister to cancel a trip to Syria.German FM cancels Syria trip News Interactive - Aug 15 11:52 AM
GERMAN Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier cancelled a planned trip to Syria today because of a speech by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in which he blamed the United States for Middle East troubles.German minister cancels Syria meeting UPI - Aug 15 1:08 PM
AMMAN, Jordan, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Germany's foreign minister called off a meeting with Syria's president after the Middle Eastern leader blamed the region's troubles on the United States.Lebanon peace resolution a 'strategic setback' for Iran, Syria: US AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 14 11:11 AM
The UN resolution to halt the fighting in Lebanon, if successful, will mark a "strategic setback" for Iran and Syria, US State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said.Syria hails 'a new Middle East' BBC News - Aug 15 5:19 AM
Syria's president says the US vision of the Middle East is an illusion, after what he calls Hezbollah's victory over Israel.Syria's Assad sees no peace for Middle East EuroNews - Aug 15 11:13 AM
Giving his first speech on the Lebanon crisis, Syria's President has said that peace in the Middle East will remain elusive for the foreseeable future - and that the...German foreign minister nixes Syria trip AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 15 5:31 PM
Germany's foreign minister canceled a trip to Damascus on Tuesday to protest a speech by Syrian President Bashar Assad, who praised Hezbollah and threatened Israel.Syria says America s plan for a new Middle East collapsed Nine O'Clock - Aug 15 12:04 PM
Bush blames Hezbollah, Iran, Syria for fighting. DAMASCUS - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Tuesday it was an honour for his country to support Hezbollah in its fight against Israel, describing resistance against the Jewish state as legitimate.Israel-Syria talks mooted The Age - Aug 15 7:25 AM
ISRAEL is ready to try everything to make peace with Palestinians, an Israeli minister has said in Melbourne. Rabbi Michael Melchior also suggested that Israel might deal directly with Syria, now an international pariah, in order to isolate Iran.Syria: U.S. Mideast Plan an 'Illusion' phillyburbs.com - Aug 15 3:19 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria - Syrian President Bashar Assad said Tuesday that the U.S. plan for a new Middle East has collapsed following Hezbollah's successes in fighting against Israel.Syria wants dialogue with U.S. on Lebanon Tiscali - Aug 15 9:43 AM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria is willing to engage in dialogue with the United States to solve the confrontation between Hizbollah and Israel, Deputy Foreign Minister Fayssal Mekdad said on Sunday.Syria says fully backs Hizbollah Tiscali - Aug 15 9:44 AM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - 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.REF : Human Rights Watch-I have not seen, nor heard them mention Syria and Iran. News From Bangladesh - Aug 15 11:25 AM
While I understand the sentiments of those who put the guilt on Israel. I have not seen, nor heard them mention Syria and Iran. Who started the problem?Assad: Recent war confirms correctness of Syria's approach to Lebanon's resistance Islamic Republic News Agency - Aug 15 6:40 AM
Syria - Assad - Resistance Syrian President Bashar Assad here Tuesday said that the recent war proved that Syria's approach to the Lebanese resistance was correct and disproved the approach of other Arab countries to the issue as wrong.Steinmeier cancels visit to Syria after 'negative' speech Expatica - Aug 15 9:01 AM
AMMAN - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier continued Tuesday his visit to the Middle East after cancelling a planned trip to Syria after a 'negative' speech made by the Syrian president.German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier canceled a planned trip to Syria in protest of a speech by Syrian India Daily - Aug 15 8:56 AM
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier canceled a planned trip to Syria Aug. 15 in protest of a speech by Syrian President Bashar al Assad praising Hezbollah. The two had been scheduled to hold talks to resolve the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.Germany: FM Cancels Syria Trip India Daily - Aug 15 8:41 AM
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier cancelled a planned trip to Syria Aug. 15 in protest of a speech by Syrian President Bashar al Assad praising Hezbollah. The two had been scheduled to hold talks to resolve the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.German Foreign Minister Cancels Trip to Syria Israel National News - Aug 15 10:27 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Germany s foreign minister cancelled a planned trip to Syria on Tuesday after the Arab country s President Bashar Assad praised Hizbullah terrorists achievements in their war with Israel.Bush Says Hezbollah's Support in Iran, Syria Inflamed Conflict Bloomberg.com - Aug 14 2:50 PM
Aug. 14 (Bloomberg) -- President George W. Bush put the blame for Middle East violence on Iran and Syria, two countries he said sponsor terrorists in Lebanon and elsewhere whose aim is to destabilize fledgling democracies.Syria: U.S. Mideast plan an 'illusion' Syracuse.com - Aug 15 3:20 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) Syrian President Bashar Assad said Tuesday that the U.S. plan for a "new Middle East" has collapsed following Hezbollah's successes in fighting against Israel.Syria's Assad blasts US plans for Mideast Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 15 9:12 AM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Tuesday Hizbollah's "victory" in the recent war with Israel had destroyed U.S. plans to reshape the Middle East.Steinmeier to Press Syria for Greater Commitment to Peace Deutsche Welle - Aug 15 3:05 AM
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier is on his third Middle East trip within a month. On Tuesday, he visits Syria to win the Syrian government's support for the UN peace resolution in Lebanon.Peretz: Begin Talks with Syria Israel National News - Aug 15 7:57 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Defense Minister Amir Peretz said Tuesday that Israel should prepare for dialogue with Syria, the Palestinian Authority and Lebanon, in the wake of the ceasefire agreement which took effect on Monday.Iran, Syria Lose If Cease-Fire Plan Takes Hold, U.S. Says Fox News - Aug 14 11:43 AM
A U.S. State Department spokesman said Monday that the U.N.-backed Mideast cease-fire plan will put a diplomatic wedge between Hezbollah, Iran and SyriaGerman official cancels trip to Syria AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 15 9:10 AM
Germany's foreign minister canceled a trip to Damascus on Tuesday to protest a speech by Syrian President Bashar Assad, who praised Hezbollah and threatened Israel. Frank-Walter Steinmeier had planned to fly to the Syrian capital from Amman, Jordan, for a round of talks aimed at resolving the crisis between Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.Israel Finds Evidence That Syria, Iran Arm Hezbollah With Russian Weapons Mosnews - Aug 15 3:10 AM
Abandoned Hezbollah positions in Lebanon yesterday revealed conclusive evidence that Syria and almost certainly Iran provided the Russian-made anti-tank missiles that have blunted the power of Israel s once invincible armor, the Daily Telegraph reported.FM Livni: Syria Has Choices to Make Israel National News - Aug 15 5:42 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Foreign Minister Tzipy Livni said Tuesday that Syria will have to make a choice whether to continue its support of Hizbullah attacks or allow Lebanon to build a strong future.Setback for Iran, Syria: Washington Gulf Times - Aug 15 1:46 AM
WASHINGTON: The UN resolution to halt the fighting in Lebanon, if successful, will mark a "strategic setback" for Iran and Syria, US State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said yesterday.German foreign minister cancels Syria trip to protest Assad speech USA Today - Aug 15 5:38 AM
Germany's foreign minister canceled a trip to Damascus on Tuesday to protest a speech by Syrian President Bashar Assad, who praised Hezbollah and threatened Israel. Syrian President Bashar Assad said Tuesday that the U.S. plan for a "new Middle East" has collapsed following Hezbollah's successes.Germany to Seek Syria's Support for UN Resolution (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Aug 14 7:33 AM
Aug. 14 (Bloomberg) -- German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier will visit Syria tomorrow in a bid to win the support of President Bashar al-Assad for the United Nations' Lebanon peace resolution.Germany in peace overture to Syria Financial Times - Aug 14 7:15 PM
Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Germany's foreign minister, will try today to persuade Syria to support the new United Nations ceasefire resolution, as part of efforts by Berlin to urge Damascus to help resolve the regionalcrisis.MSU student comes back from Syria with plans to help rebuild war-torn country The State News - Aug 14 9:00 PM
It's been almost a month since Waleed Brinjikji and his family were trapped in Lebanon. The MSU physiology senior and his family returned safely to their home in West Bloomfield on Aug. 8 after spending about 2-1/2 weeks in Syria, a country bordering Lebanon.Iran, Syria laud Hezbollah victory MSNBC - Aug 15 1:38 PM
A day after Hezbollah and Israel agreed and so far maintained a fragile cease-fire, leaders around the world found reasons to celebrate the outcome. Germany's Steinmeier to Visit Syria, Seek UN Resolution Support Bloomberg.com - Aug 14 6:19 AM
Aug. 14 (Bloomberg) -- German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier will visit Syria tomorrow in a bid to win President Bashar al-Assad's support for the United Nation's Lebanon peace resolution.Bush: Iran, Syria Undermine Peace in Middle East Crosswalk.com - Aug 14 2:20 PM
(CNSNews.com) - Blaming Iran and Syria for the current violence in Lebanon, President George W. Bush said those nations seek to undermine peace in the region.US Calls Lebanon Peace Deal Strategic Setback for Iran, Syria Voice of America - Aug 14 12:35 PM
The United States says the U.N. Security Council resolution on Lebanon, if successfully implemented, will be a strategic setback for Iran and Syria. The U.N. plan would curb Hezbollah and prevent Iran and Syria from rearming the Shi'ite militia.U.S. claims ceasefire accord for Lebanon a strategic setback for Iran, Syria CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Aug 14 12:50 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - The UN-declared ceasefire in Lebanon, if fully implemented, would be a strategic setback for Iran and Syria because it strengthens democracy in Lebanon and stabilizes the border with Israel, the State Department said Monday.Syria Continues Saber-Rattling Israel National News - Aug 14 9:57 PM
(IsraelNN.com) President Bashar Assad continued on Monday to threaten Israel with military action If Israel goes out on an adventure and attacks Syria. Bush administration claims cease-fire accord for Lebanon is a strategic setback for Iran, Syria San Diego Union-Tribune - Aug 14 12:12 PM
WASHINGTON, 10:41 a.m. Aug. 14 (AP): The U.N.-declared cease-fire in Lebanon, if fully implemented, would be a strategic setback for Iran and Syria because it strengthens democracy in Lebanon and stabilizes the border with Israel, the State Department said Monday.Bush administration claims cease-fire accord for Lebanon is a strategic setback for Iran, Syria Boston Herald - Aug 14 11:08 AM
WASHINGTON - The U.N.-declared cease-fire in Lebanon, if fully implemented, would be a strategic setback for Iran and Syria because it strengthens democracy in Lebanon and stabilizes the border with Israel,...Feinstein: Necessary to Engage Syria, Iran to Ensure Cease-fire Works Foreign Relations - Aug 14 12:00 PM
Lee Feinstein, an expert on U.S. foreign policy and the United Nations, says the current cease-fire between Hezbollah and Israel, while a "positive" development, is unlikely to last unless regional powers like Syria and Iran are brought into a dialogue on ways to maintain it.German peace overture to Syria Financial Times - Aug 14 9:15 AM
Frank-Walter Steinmeier, German foreign minister, will on Tuesday try to persuade Syria to support the new United Nations ceasefire resolution as part of ongoing efforts by Berlin to urge Damascus to help resolve the regional crisis.Bush administration claims cease-fire is a strategic setback for Iran, Syria Denver Post - Aug 14 2:00 PM
The U.N.-declared cease-fire in Lebanon, if fully implemented, would be a strategic setback for Iran and Syria because it would strengthen democracy in Lebanon and stabilize the border with Israel, the State Department said Monday.Syria: U.S. Mideast Plan an 'Illusion' ABC News - Aug 15 5:03 AM
Syrian Leader Says U.S. Plan for a 'New Middle East' Has Collapsed After Hezbollah's SuccessesIran, Syria claim Hezbollah victory over Israel Australian Broadcasting Corporation - 2 hours, 35 minutes ago
TONY EASTLEY: The gun barrels are barely cool, but another fight is brewing over the Middle East. Who won the war?German foreign minister to visit Syria on new Mideast trip Khaleej Times - Aug 14 10:32 AM
BERLIN - Germany s foreign minister was to set off Monday on a Middle East trip that will include talks with Syria s leaders aimed at persuading the country to play a constructive role in the region, the government said.U.S. plans for Mideast foiled, Syrian president says CNN.com - Aug 15 6:36 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) -- Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad said Tuesday that America's plan for a "new Middle East" collapsed after Hezbollah's successes in fighting against Israel, and warned the Jewish state to seek peace or risk defeat in the future.Peace Malaysia To Send Medical Team To Syria-Lebanon Border Bernama - Aug 14 6:00 AM
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Peace Malaysia will send a medical team and set up a logistical base near the Syria-Lebanon border Tuesday.Syria, Iran hail Hezbollah 'victory' Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Aug 15 2:24 PM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says Hezbollah's "victory" in the recent war with Israel has destroyed US plans to reshape the Middle East.Syria sees no peace after Lebanon war Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News - Aug 15 9:20 AM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Tuesday that peace in the Middle East would remain elusive for the foreseeable future and the United States was to blame.Syria declares U.S. Middle East peace process dead Calcutta News - Aug 15 2:11 PM
One day after a cease-fire between Hezbollah fighters and Israel, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says the United States plan for a new Middle East has failed because of the achievements of Hezbollah against Israel.White House Fears Syria, Iran Will Re-Arm Hizbullah Israel National News - Aug 14 10:42 AM
(IsraelNN.com) The Bush administration is worried that security in northern Lebanon is not stight enough to prevent Iran and Syria from re-arming Hizbullah terrorists.Israel defeated, says Syria The Hindu - Aug 15 1:23 PM
Assad praises Hizbollah for waging a "glorious battle"Iran, Syria applaud...Israel: Hezbollah leader killed...Bush on terror KBCI Boise - Aug 15 5:05 PM
TEHRAN, Iran Iran is hailing the end to the latest conflict in Lebanon as a Hezbollah victory over Israel and the West. The Iranian leader called it a conflict between the "corrupt powers" of the West and a "group of pious youth."Syria: US Plan For Mid East 'An Illusion' Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Aug 15 6:46 AM
Syrian President Bashar al Assad has said the actions of Israel and the US have prevented any immediate prospect of peace in the Middle East. "It is evident that after six years of this [US] administration that there is no peace and there will be none in the foreseeable future," he said in a speech to the Syrian Journalists' Union.Treasury Designates Two Syrian Officials United States Department of the Treasury - Aug 15 12:27 PM
The U.S. Department of the Treasury today named two individuals Specially Designated Nationals (SDNs) of Syria pursuant to Executive Order 13338, which is aimed at financially isolating individuals and entities that are directly or significantly contributing to Syria's support for designated terrorist groups, or its military or security presence in Lebanon, or that are acting for or on behalf of Syria's Assad blasts US plans for Mideast RedNova - Aug 15 9:11 AM
By Khaled Yacoub Oweis DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Tuesday Hizbollah's "victory" in the recent war with Israel had destroyed U.S.Syria: Resistance shows Arab strength Aljazeera - Aug 15 7:27 AM
The Syrian president has said that resistance against Israel is necessary because the world will not consider Arab interests "unless we are strong".Syria s Assad blasts US plans for Middle East Khaleej Times - Aug 15 9:02 AM
DAMASCUS - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Tuesday Hezbollah s victory in the recent war with Israel had destroyed US plans to reshape the Middle East.Syria backs Lebanon stand Gulf Times - Aug 14 3:16 AM
DAMASCUS: Syria backed Lebanon s approval of a UN resolution aimed at ending hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah but also expressed reservations on the text, official media said yesterday.Syria calls for probe of Israel's attacks on civilians TurkishPress.com - Aug 15 8:35 AM
DAMASCUS - Syrian media on Sunday called for an international enquiry into Israel's month-long destruction of civilians targets in Lebanon, two days after a UN resolution called for an end to the conflict.Syria: Neighborly Behavior Zawya - Aug 14 2:18 AM
14 August 2006 Since Turkey's Justice and Development Party (AKP) came to power nearly three years ago, relations with Syria have improved.Leader: Searching for a new direction in the Middle East Guardian Unlimited - Aug 15 6:27 PM
Leader: The unhappy results of the Lebanon campaign might be counterbalanced if peace with Syria is pursued seriously, but that would not solve the problem of Gaza and the West Bank.Syrian Leader Hails Hezbollah 'Victory' over Israel NPR - Aug 15 10:07 AM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad hails Hezbollah's "victory" over Israel in a speech, the leader's first public comments about the situation since fighting between Hezbollah militants and Israel began. Host Alex Chadwick discusses Syria's response to the dispute -- and the cease-fire -- with the BBC's John Leyne.Sheila Samples: Mad Dog On A Leash Scoop.co.nz - 10 minutes ago
"We should prepare to go on the offensive. Our aim is to smash Lebanon, Trans-Jordan, and Syria. The weak point is Lebanon, for the Moslem regime is artificial and easy for us to undermine.Kasuri to visit Syria and Lebanon New Kerala - Aug 14 1:09 AM
Islamabad, Aug 14: Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri will visit Syria and Lebanon in the near future to assess the situation created in the aftermath of the over month-long Israeli attacks.Issa says U.S. must help rebuild Lebanon to defeat Hezbollah San Diego Union-Tribune - Aug 15 5:42 PM
WASHINGTON, 1:49 p.m. Aug. 15 (COPLEY NEWS SERVICE): The United States must act quickly to help rebuild Lebanon or it will lose the struggle for the hearts and minds of the Lebanese people to Hezbollah and its sponsors in Iran and Syria, Rep. Darrell Issa said Tuesday.German FM cancels visit to Damascus due to different views: official People's Daily - 2 hours, 49 minutes ago
Syria said on Tuesday that German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has cancelled a scheduled trip to Damascus due to different viewpoints, the official SANA news agency reported.Bush criticises Syria and Iran as Hezbollah 'sponsors' Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Aug 15 2:10 AM
ELEANOR HALL: In Washington, the Bush administration, not surprisingly, has offered its own adjudication on the outcome of the war.Edmonton family fled to Syria to avoid bombs in Lebanon EdmontonSun.com - Aug 15 1:37 AM
Members of an Edmonton family whose Lebanon vacation became a war zone tour feel fortunate to be home, but fear for the loved ones they left behind.Iran declares US plans for a new Middle East a failure Financial Times - Aug 15 11:30 AM
A day after US president George W. Bush blamed Syria and Iran, Hizbollah s two main backers for the Lebanon war, Damascus and Tehran sought to reap political capital from Israel s failure to destroy the Shia movement.Bush Says Hezbollah Has Been Defeated by Israel Washington Post - Aug 14 4:00 PM
President Bush today said Hezbollah had been defeated by Israel despite the group's claims of victory and blamed Hezbollah, emboldened by its "state sponsors" Iran and Syria, for the current conflict in Lebanon.U.S. Names Two Syrian Generals as Terror Supporters U.S. Department of State - 2 hours, 35 minutes ago
The U.S. Treasury Department freezes the U.S.-based assets of two Syrian generals for their support for terrorist organizations and their contributions to Syria s military occupation of Lebanon. Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorist Financing Pat O Brien says Syria has promoted instability and violence in the region for decades.Select an Edition: AlertNet - Aug 15 12:08 PM
BERLIN, Aug 15 (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier cancelled a planned trip to Syria on Tuesday because of a speech by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in which he blamed the United States for Middle East troubles.Select an Edition: AlertNet - Aug 15 11:07 AM
Thousands of displaced Lebanese both within Lebanon and from Syria are streaming back to their homes since the ceasefire started on Monday.Assad slams Lebanon foes, warns of strife UPI - Aug 15 12:38 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Syrian President Bashar Assad has snapped at anti-Syria Lebanese groups, accusing them of complicity with Israel in the war against Hezbollah.DEBKA file DEBKAfile - Aug 15 2:49 PM
They are discussing the juxtaposition between Lebanese and Hizballah deployments in the south and along the borders with Syria, on the assumption -which the Israeli government refuses to acknowledge: the beefed up UNIFIL force is a non-starter.Assad speech makes Steinmeier cancel journey Independent Online - Aug 15 4:08 PM
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has cancelled a trip to Syria because of a speech by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in which he blamed the United States for troubles in the Middle East.Forward.com Forward - Aug 15 11:08 AM
Defense Minister Amir Peretz said Tuesday that a resumption of talks with Syria was still possible, a day after a cease-fire brought to an end the month-long conflict with the Syrian-backed Hezbollah organization in Lebanon.Lebanese refugees stream home as ceasefire takes hold AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 14 12:25 PM
Lebanese refugees, some carrying what they could in plastic bags and others wearing designer labels and driving SUVs, poured through border crossings from Syria after the UN-brokered cessation of hostilities came into force.Treasury freezes U.S. assets of Syrians Sharewatch - Aug 15 3:34 PM
\"Until Syria takes concrete steps to become a responsible member of the international community, the United States will make known rogue actors supporting the country\'s destabilizing agenda,\" Pat O\'Brien, Treasury\'s assistant secretary for terrorist financing, said in a statement announcing the action.Syria dismisses US 'vision' ITV.com - Aug 15 4:17 AM
Syrian president Bashar Assad has warned that peace in the Middle East is a 'long way off'. President Assad said Washington's vision of a 'new Middle East' had collapsed as a result of what he called Hezbollah's "success in its war against Israel".U.S. Freezes Assets of Baath Party Official Israel National News - 2 hours, 2 minutes ago
(IsraelNN.com) The United States froze the assets of a Baath party official in Syria, Major General Hisham Ikhtiyar, charging he and another Syrian official had played a key role in the nation s support of terrorism.Select an Edition: AlertNet - Aug 15 11:01 AM
BERLIN, Aug 15 (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said on Tuesday he had cancelled a planned trip to Syria later in the day because of a speech by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.Lebanon transition...Ford hospitalized...New Florida program... KXMA-TV Dickinson - Aug 15 6:10 PM
ON THE ISRAEL-LEBANON BORDER (AP) The ceasefire is holding, but it's unclear how quickly a U-N peacekeeping force can be deployed in Lebanon. More Israeli soldiers are returning, feeling victorious. But Syria and Iran say Hezbollah won the war.Syria supports Lebanese approval of UN text Khaleej Times - Aug 13 10:32 AM
DAMASCUS - Syria backed Lebanon s approval of a UN resolution aimed at ending hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah but also expressed reservations on the text, official media said Sunday.U.S. takes optimistic view of Lebanon USA Today - Aug 14 1:30 PM
President Bush said Monday that Hezbollah guerillas suffered a defeat at the hands of Israel in their monthlong Mideast war. The president also said the war was part of a broader struggle between freedom and terror, and he blamed Iran and Syria for supporting Hezbollah.