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Slain Iraq hostages' families sue Syria 
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Survivors of two civilian contractors taken hostage and beheaded in Iraq filed a federal lawsuit Friday against Syria, which they claim supported the group who murdered him.Chavez eyes Syria visit to strengthen ties Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 25 3:18 PM
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said on Friday he planned a visit to Syria to bolster ties in a move likely to rankle Washington, which charges the Arab nation with sponsoring terrorism.France, Germany take aim at Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 25 9:11 AM
France, supported by Germany, has severely criticised Syria for its role in the Middle East and Lebanon, saying it will have nothing to do with a government whose leadership "does not inspire confidence."Beirut rejects deployment of UN troops on border with Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 25 8:12 AM
Lebanon is against the deployment of United Nations peacekeeping forces along its border with Syria, Information Minister Ghazi Aridi has told AFP.Syria objects to U.N. troops on border AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 25 3:40 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon Israel is demanding that U.N. troops patrol the Syria-Lebanon border to prevent Hezbollah from receiving arms shipments. But even if Israel overcomes Syrian objections to the idea, policing the mostly mountainous frontier could prove nearly impossible.France warns Syria not to use Lebanon to avoid Hariri probe AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 25 2:30 AM
French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy has warned Syria not to use the conflict in Lebanon to return to the world stage and avoid the investigation into the murder of Lebanon's former prime minister Rafiq Hariri.U.S. warns Syria to observe arms embargo AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 24 6:32 PM
The U.S. warned Syria on Thursday to abide by a United Nations arms embargo meant to stop Hezbollah from resupplying after its monthlong war with Israel. It dismissed Syrian objections to international peacekeepers as preposterous.Syria Objects to U.N. Troops on Border ABC News - Aug 25 4:03 AM
Syria Takes Hard Line Against U.N. Troops Patrolling Its Border With LebanonGa. Family Of Beheaded Contractor Sues Syria WAVE 3 Louisville - Aug 25 2:06 PM
The widow and daughter of Jack Hensley, who was taken hostage and beheaded while working as a contractor in Iraq two years ago, filed a federal lawsuit today against Syria.US warns Syria against defying UN arms embargo AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 24 12:10 PM
The United States warned Syria against flouting a UN imposed arms embargo along the Lebanese border designed to prevent any weapons from reaching the Shiite militant group Hezbollah.Family of slain hostage to sue Syria UPI - Aug 25 12:38 PM
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- The family of a Georgia man who was kidnapped and killed by Iraqi insurgents planned to file a lawsuit Friday seeking millions of dollars from Syria.Syria Objects to U.N. Troops on Border phillyburbs.com - Aug 25 3:34 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Israel is demanding that U.N. troops patrol the Syria-Lebanon border to prevent Hezbollah from receiving arms shipments. But even if Israel overcomes Syrian objections to the idea, policing the mostly mountainous frontier could prove nearly impossible.Syria denies reports it cut electricity supply to Lebanon Al Bawaba - Aug 25 11:16 AM
Syria's Ministry of electricity strongly denied on Friday it had stopped providing Lebanon with electricity saying such news is absolutely "baseless" and aimed at destroying the "brotherly" relations between the two countries.Analysis: Syria UN border warning BBC News - Aug 24 2:40 PM
Syria warns that the deployment of UN troops along its border with Lebanon will be seen as a hostile act.Syria threatens to close border if UN force deployed AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 24 5:43 AM
Syria has threatened to close its border with Lebanon if UN peacekeepers are deployed there, further complicating the struggle by world powers to agree on the makeup and role of a force to police a fragile ceasefire.Syria opposes U.N. forces on its border AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 24 3:34 AM
Syria on Wednesday opposed deployment of an international force along its border to prevent arms shipments to Hezbollah, and Israel called the situation in Lebanon "explosive." A cease-fire was further shaken by artillery shells and explosions that killed three Lebanese soldiers and an Israeli.Lebanon plays down Israel-Syria dispute over troops Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 24 4:32 AM
Lebanon undertook on Thursday to stop smuggling from Syria, playing down a dispute between Syria and Israel over whether U.N. forces should help the Lebanese army stop arms shipments to Hizbollah guerrillas.Lebanon plays down Israel-Syria dispute over troops Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 24 2:57 AM
The Lebanese government undertook on Thursday to stop smuggling across Lebanon's border with Syria, playing down a controversy between Syria and Israel over whether U.N. forces should deploy there to stop arms shipments.Syria threatens to close Lebanon border if UN force deployed AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 24 1:41 AM
Syria has threatened to close its border with Lebanon if UN peacekeepers are stationed there, further complicating the struggle by world powers to agree on the makeup and role of an international force to police a fragile ceasefire.FRANCE WARNS SYRIA NOT TO USE LEBANON TO AVOID HARIRI PROBE The Tocqueville Connection - Aug 25 2:05 AM
PARIS, Aug 25, 2006 (AFP) - French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy Friday warned Syria not to use the conflict in Lebanon to return to the world stage and avoid the investigation into the murder of Lebanon's former prime minister Rafiq Hariri.Syria against U.N. force on border CNN.com - Aug 23 11:36 PM
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad has expressed strong opposition to the deployment of U.N. troops along his country's border with Lebanon, saying such a move would be "hostile" to Syria and create problems between the two nations.Merkel: Syria s Messages Not Constructive Israel National News - Aug 25 4:57 AM
(IsraelNN.com) German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the messages coming out of Syria in recent days were not helpful in finding a solution to the crisis between Israel and the Hizbollah.Lebanese premier says his own army capable of policing border with Syria San Diego Union-Tribune - Aug 24 5:42 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon, 1:38 p.m. Aug. 24 (AP): Lebanon's prime minister sought Thursday to sidestep conflicting Israeli and Syrian demands over the deployment of international troops along his border with Syria, saying Lebanese soldiers already there pose no threat to the prickly Arab neighbor.Syria pins hopes on future deal for return of Golan Heights Financial Times - Aug 24 7:17 PM
Syria, a main backer of Hizbollah, is hoping the war between the Lebanese group and Israel could lead to peace talks with the Jewish state that would help it regain the Golan Heights occupied by Israel in 1967, officials and analysts say.US Blasts Syria on Lebanon Peacekeeping Voice of America - Aug 24 4:20 PM
The United States Thursday welcomed apparent progress in Europe toward fielding an upgraded U.N. peacekeeping force for Lebanon. At the same time, the State Department condemned as "preposterous" Syria's stand that the U.N. force should not be allowed to patrol its border with Lebanon.U.S. Warns Syria to Observe Arms Embargo AP via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 24 2:50 PM
The U.S. warned Syria on Thursday to abide by a United Nations arms embargo meant to stop Hezbollah from resupplying after its monthlong war with Israel.Lebanese premier says his own army capable of policing border with Syria CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Aug 24 3:11 PM
BEIRUT (AP) - Lebanon's prime minister sought Thursday to sidestep conflicting Israeli and Syrian demands over the deployment of international troops along his border with Syria, saying Lebanese soldiers already there pose no threat to the prickly Arab neighbour.Israeli Min: Syria Must Respect Lebanon's Sovereignty Zawya - Aug 25 12:48 AM
TEL AVIV (AP)--Syria must respect Lebanon's sovereignty and an arms embargo imposed on Lebanese Hezbollah guerrillas, Israel's foreign minister said Friday, in response to Syria's opposition to the deployment of international forces on the Lebanon-Syria border.Annan plans Mideast trip to Syria and Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 6:57 PM
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan plans to visit Israel, Lebanon, Iran and Syria in coming days to help shore up an uneasy Lebanon cease-fire, the United Nations announced on Wednesday.Peretz: Syria Must Honor Lebanese Sovereignty Israel National News - Aug 25 12:42 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Defense Minister Amir Peretz said that Syria must honor the sovereignty of Lebanon. He emphasized that the Syrians must not violate the weapons embargo imposed on the Hizbollah by the United Nations Security Council.Syria Opposes U.N. Forces on Its Border ABC News - Aug 24 4:03 AM
Syria Opposes U.N. Forces on Border With Lebanon; Israel Calls Mideast Situation 'Explosive'On the sidelines of a cease-fire, an increasingly defiant Syria The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Aug 25 1:00 AM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is generally seen in the US and in Israel as a weak leader who has to end his country's support for Hizbullah or face the consequences.Syria assisting with Middle East refugees Scoop.co.nz - Aug 24 4:49 PM
Former New Zealand Red Cross National President Craig Strathern has been deployed to Syria to assist with refugees from the recent Middle East conflict.Syria warns against deployment of troops AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 2:41 PM
Israel's foreign minister said Wednesday the situation in Lebanon was "explosive" while Syria's president says the deployment of international troops along the Syria-Lebanon border would be a "hostile" act.Syria threatens to close border with Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 3:12 PM
Syria said on Wednesday it would close its border with Lebanon if the United Nations stationed troops along it as part of its mission to enforce a U.N.-backed truce between Israel and Hizbollah guerrillas.Lebanon rejects Syria's UN warning Guardian Unlimited - Aug 24 9:40 AM
Lebanon speaks out against objections to deployment of peacekeeping troops along border with Syria.Lebanon rejects Syria's UN warning Guardian Unlimited - Aug 24 9:21 AM
Middle East: Lebanon speaks out against Assad's objections to deployment of peacekeeping troops along border with Syria.UN troop deployment a hostile move, Syria warns CBC - Aug 24 8:50 AM
Syria has warned it could close its borders with Lebanon if a United Nations force is deployed to the region, a move a top European Union official said Thursday could happen within the week.Syria balks at force on border; truce shaky The Olympian - Aug 24 7:38 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Syria on Wednesday opposed deployment of an international force along its border to prevent arms shipments to Hezbollah, and Israel called the situation in Lebanon "explosive."Saviour of Iraq's antiquities flees to Syria Guardian Unlimited - Aug 25 6:38 PM
Iraq: Violence and Sadrists drive away archaeologist · Looting fear as funds run out to pay protection forceWidow Suing Syria for Terrorism WXIA-TV Atlanta - 44 minutes ago
The wife of Jack Hensley, the Marietta man beheaded two years ago by terrorists in Iraq, is suing the Syrian government for $300 million. Video: Keith Whitney Reports Lebanon allays Syria's fears Gulf News - Aug 24 2:49 PM
Dubai: Lebanon sought to defuse a potential political crisis with neighbouring Syria on Thursday over the deployment of UN troops along the border as France said it would boost its strength in the force to 2,000.Syria opposes deploying of force along border Boston Globe - Aug 24 1:12 AM
BEIRUT -- Syria yesterday opposed the deployment of an international force along its border to prevent arms shipments to Hezbollah, and Israel called the situation in Lebanon ``explosive." A cease-fire was further shaken by artillery shells and explosions that killed three Lebanese soldiers and an Israeli.Syria warns over UN peacekeepers BBC News - Aug 23 6:58 PM
Syria's president says the stationing of UN troops in the border area of Lebanon would be a hostile action.Lebanon plays down Israel-Syria dispute over troops The Star Online - Aug 24 9:07 AM
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon undertook on Thursday to prevent smuggling from Syria, playing down a dispute between Syria and Israel over whether U.N. forces should help the Lebanese army stop arms shipments to Hizbollah guerrillas.Syria hits UN plan to police Leb border New York Daily News - Aug 24 1:28 AM
BEIRUT - Syria yesterday opposed deployment of an international force along its border to prevent arms shipments to Hezbollah, and Israel called the situation in Lebanon "explosive."Syria warns against international troops AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 9:05 AM
Syria's president has said in TV interview that he would consider the deployment of international troops along the Lebanon-Syria border a "hostile" move toward Syria.Syria calls plan for U.N. force 'hostile' NorthJersey.com - Aug 24 4:59 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- Syria on Wednesday opposed deployment of an international force along its border, calling it a "hostile move" and threatening to deploy its own border force.Syria threatens to block U.N. forces The Columbus Dispatch - Aug 24 4:59 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon Syria yesterday opposed deployment of an international force along its border to prevent arms shipments to Hezbollah, and Israel called the situation in Lebanon "explosive."Syria balks at U.N. border force Seattle Times - Aug 24 12:25 AM
Syria on Wednesday opposed deployment of an international force along its border to prevent arms shipments to Hezbollah. A cease-fire was further...Syria threatens to close Lebanon border AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 8:58 AM
Syria has threatened to close its border with Lebanon if U.N. peacekeepers are deployed along the frontier, Finland's foreign minister said Wednesday.UN chief plans Mideast visit with stops in Iran, Syria Boston Globe - Aug 24 1:12 AM
UNITED NATIONS -- UN Secretary General Kofi Annan plans to visit Israel, Lebanon, Iran, and Syria in coming days to help shore up an uneasy Lebanon cease-fire, the United Nations announced yesterday.Syria Warns Against UN Border Force donga.com - Aug 24 11:08 AM
Syria expressed its opposition to the deployment of UN peacekeeping forces to the border between Syria and Lebanon. Bashar al-Assad, president of Syria, said in an interview with Dubai TV on August 23, The deployment of peacekeepers is a hostile act against Syria. Syria Threatens to Close Border with Lebanon Elite TV - Aug 24 8:53 AM
Syria has threatened to close its border with Lebanon if the United Nations deploys peacekeepers in the area. Finland's foreign minister Erkki Tuomioja says the threat came during a meeting Wednesday with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Mualem.Syria Border Threat Over UN Troops Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Aug 24 3:29 AM
Syria has apparently threatened to close its border with Lebanon if UN peacekeepers are deployed in the area. Finland's foreign minister made the claim after talks with the country's officials.Syria warns against placing peacekeepers along its border Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Aug 24 2:24 AM
Israel wants U.N. forces to stop Iran's arms shipments to Hezbollah through Syria into Lebanon.US Dismisses Syria's Gripes About Int'l Troops on its Border Crosswalk.com - Aug 24 2:18 AM
(CNSNews.com) - The U.S. has dismissed Syria's opposition to the deployment of U.N. peacekeepers on the Lebanese side of its border with Syria -- a key requirement for the force, Israel says, if the flow of weapons to Hizballah terrorists is to be stopped.Saviour of Iraq's antiquities flees to Syria Guardian Unlimited - Aug 25 4:13 PM
Iraq's most prominent archaeologist has resigned and fled the country, saying the dire security situation, an acute shortage of funds, and the interference of supporters of the radical Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr had made his position intolerable.US hopeful of quick end to Lebanon blockade AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 25 10:41 AM
The United States wants a quick end to Israel's air and sea blockade of Lebanon but blames Syria and Iran for delaying the process by helping the Hezbollah militia, a US official said.Lebanon plays down Israel-Syria dispute The Australian - Aug 24 5:14 AM
LEBANON undertook today to stop smuggling from Syria, playing down a dispute between Syria and Israel over whether UN forces should help the Lebanese army stop arms shipments to Hezbollah guerrillas.Syria warns against troop deployment on border CTV.ca - Aug 24 5:16 AM
Syria on Wednesday opposed deployment of an international force along its border to prevent arms shipments to Hezbollah.Syria to close border if UN blocks arms The Scotsman - Aug 24 4:22 AM
SYRIA has threatened to close its border if UN peacekeepers try to prevent arms shipments to Hezbollah as Israel today described the situation in Lebanon as "explosive".Syria issues peacekeeper warning Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Aug 24 7:10 AM
Syria has warned international peacekeepers against occupying its border with Lebanon and the UN is concerned the situation could deteriorate quickly.Lebanon plays down Israel-Syria dispute over troops RedNova - Aug 24 5:40 AM
By Alaa Shahine BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon undertook on Thursday to stop smuggling from Syria, playing down a dispute between Syria and Israel over whether U.N. forces should help the Lebanese army stop arms shipments to Hizbollah guerrillas. It did not rule out asking U.N.Syria Warns Against Deployment of Troops ABC News - Aug 23 3:03 PM
Syria President Says Deployment of International Troops Along Border Would Be a 'Hostile' ActSyria committed 'massacres' in Lebanon: Egypt press AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 4:13 AM
Egypt state media have accused Syria of committing "massacres" in Lebanon, lashing out at Damascus in response to President Bashar al-Assad's recent criticism of Egypt.Syria opposes UN troops on its border Al Jazeera - Aug 24 4:35 AM
Syria threatened to close its border with Lebanon if UN troops deployed there, as European diplomats stepped up their efforts to agree on their contributions to the peacekeeping force, AFP reported.Lebanon plays down Israel-Syria dispute Independent Online - Aug 24 7:07 AM
The Lebanese government is trying to stop smuggling across their border with Syria, playing down a controversy between Syria and Israel on whether UN forces should deploy there to stop arms shipments.Analysis: Too early for Israel-Syria talks UPI - Aug 25 11:08 AM
TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- The month-long war between Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah guerrillas has emboldened Syrian President Bashar Assad. "Israel... was defeated... from the very beginning," he declared.Syria warns over UN deployment at border RTÉ News - Aug 24 1:17 AM
Syria has warned it will close its border with Lebanon if UN peacekeepers are deployed there. Syria's President, Bashar al-Assad, said the deployment of troops in the border area would be regarded as a hostile move against his country.Syria may close border with Lebanon Sydney Morning Herald - Aug 23 10:41 PM
Syria has threatened to close its border with Lebanon if the United Nations stations troops along it as part of its mission to enforce a truce between Israel and Hizbollah.Finland: Syria would close border with Lebanon in case of U-N troop deployment Fox21 - Aug 24 2:51 AM
HELSINKI, Finland In a new challenge to the Mideast cease-fire, Syria reportedly is threatening to close its border with Lebanon if U-N peacekeepers are deployed there.'Solution must include Syria and Iran' Aljazeera - Aug 24 12:27 AM
Richard Armitage believes Hezbollah is terrorism's A-team, with Iran as its owner and Syria as the team's coach.IDF Intel Chief: Israeli Homefront Surprised Syria, Hizbullah Israel National News - Aug 24 8:57 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Syria and the Hizbullah were surprised by the steadfastness of the Israeli homefront under Hizbullah attack, according to the head of IDF military intelligence, Major General Amos Yadlin.Lebanon vows to stop smuggling from Syria Al Bawaba - Aug 24 5:31 AM
Lebanon insisted on Thursday it would to stop smuggling from Syria, playing down a dispute between Syria and Israel over whether U.N. forces should help the Lebanese forces stop arms shipments to Hizbullah.U.N. chief heading to Mideast and will visit Lebanon, Israel and most likely Syria and Iran San Diego Union-Tribune - Aug 23 9:41 PM
UNITED NATIONS, 8:39 p.m. Aug. 23 (AP): Secretary-General Kofi Annan will travel to the Middle East later this week, visiting Lebanon, Israel and most likely Syria and Iran to try to garner support for the U.N. resolution that led to the fragile Israeli-Hezbollah cease-fire, the U.N. said Wednesday.Syria resists force on border; Lebanon cease-fire in peril Arizona Daily Star - Aug 24 12:15 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon Syria opposed deployment of an international force along its border to block arms shipments to Hezbollah, and Israel called the situation in Lebanon "explosive." A cease-fire was further shaken Wednesday by artillery shells and explosions that killed three Lebanese soldiers and an Israeli.Syria's new 'Hezbollah' group training for attacks WorldNetDaily - Aug 23 10:15 PM
JERUSALEM Following what it views as a Hezbollah victory against the Jewish state, Syria is forming its own Hezbollah-like guerrilla organization to fight Israel in hopes of "liberating" the Golan Heights, according to a report aired yesterday on state-run Iranian television.Syria against UN force on border News 24 South Africa - Aug 24 2:14 AM
Syria has threatened to close its border with Lebanon if UN peacekeepers are stationed there, saying this would be seen as a "hostile" act.Syria rejects UN peacekeepers ITV.com - Aug 24 12:01 AM
Syria has rejected Israeli demands for the deployment of international troops on the Lebanese-Syrian border. The move was designed to stop what Israel says is the smuggling of arms to Hezbollah.Syria Warns Against International Troops ABC News - Aug 23 9:18 AM
Syria's President Says Deployment of International Troops Along Border Would Be 'Hostile' MoveSyria threatens to close border with Lebanon Mail and Guardian - Aug 24 2:16 AM
Syria said on Wednesday it would close its border with Lebanon if the United Nations stationed troops along it as part of its mission to enforce a UN-backed truce between Israel and Hezbollah guerrillas.Syria Warns Over UN Peacekeepers ERT.gr - Aug 24 1:52 AM
Syria has reportedly threatened to close its border with Lebanon if UN peacekeepers are deployed along it. Finland s foreign minister outlined the Syrian position after meeting his Syrian counterpart in Helsinki.On the sidelines of a cease-fire, an increasingly defiant Syria The Christian Science Monitor - Aug 24 4:25 PM
Syrian president Assad said Wednesday that putting peacekeepers on the Lebanese-Syrian border would be a hostile move. Syria takes hard line against forces on its border with Lebanon CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Aug 25 12:57 AM
BEIRUT (AP) - The day after the French president pledged to increase the country's peacekeeping deployment to 2,000, about 150 French soldiers came ashore Friday at Naqoura in southern Lebanon. The reinforcements - an engineering team - already were in the pipeline to join the United Nations contingent currently on the ground.Syria and Iran 'proud of Hezbollah victory' IranMania.com - 1 hour, 0 minute ago
LONDON, August 26 (IranMania) - The Syrian and Iranian deputy foreign ministers said their countries were proud of Hezbollah's victory over Israel, the official news agency SANA reported.Syria opposes U.N. forces on its border Syracuse.com - Aug 23 8:20 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) Syria on Wednesday opposed deployment of an international force along its border to prevent arms shipments to Hezbollah, and Israel called the situation in Lebanon "explosive." A cease-fire was further shaken by artillery shells and explosions that killed three Lebanese soldiers and an Israeli.Syria in threat to close border with Lebanon Gulf Times - Aug 24 12:31 AM
BEIRUT: Syria said yesterday it would close its border with Lebanon if the UN stationed troops along it as part of a mission to enforce a UN-backed truce between Israel and Hezbollah guerrillas.Syria's theat not serious, Washington says UPI - Aug 23 7:08 PM
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- The White House said Wednesday it gave little credibility to Syria's threat to close its border with Lebanon if United Nations troops are stationed there.Syria draws a line at the border Asia Times - Aug 25 3:36 AM
DAMASCUS - When United Nations Resolution 1701 was passed on August 11, it was seen as a diplomatic breakthrough to end 33 days of war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.Saviour of Iraq's antiquities flees Guardian Unlimited - Aug 25 6:42 PM
Violence and Sadrists drive archaeologist away to Syria.Family of slain hostage to sue Syria Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Aug 25 9:29 AM
The wife and daughter of Marietta subcontractor who was abducted and beheaded in Iraq in September 2004 plan to file a lawsuit in federal court Friday seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in damages from the Syrian government.Syria Opposes U.N. Forces on Its Border RedNova - Aug 23 5:38 PM
By ZEINA KARAM BEIRUT, Lebanon - SyriaSyria threatens to close border with Lebanon Calcutta News - Aug 23 7:11 PM
Syria has threatened to close its border with Lebanon if the United Nations deploys peacekeepers in the area.Syria threatens to close border The Age - Aug 23 1:23 PM
Syria said it would close its border with Lebanon if the United Nations stationed troops along it as part of its mission to enforce a UN-backed truce between Israel and Hizbollah guerrillas.Syria threat to shut Lebanon border Aljazeera - Aug 23 1:42 PM
Syria has told Finland's foreign minister that it will close its border with Lebanon if UN peacekeeping troops are deployed there.Syria takes hard line against forces on its border with Lebanon CNews - Aug 25 1:02 AM
BEIRUT (AP) - The day after the French president pledged to increase the country's peacekeeping deployment to 2,000, about 150 French soldiers came ashore Friday at Naqoura in southern Lebanon.Syria threatens to close border with Lebanon The Peninsula - Aug 23 5:01 PM
BEIRUT Syria said yesterday it would close its border with Lebanon if the United Nations stationed troops along it as part of its mission to enforce a UN-backed truce between Israel and Hezbollah guerrillas.Syria warns on peacekeepers Guardian Unlimited - Aug 23 10:06 AM
Assad would view deployment of UN troops along Syria's border with Lebanon as a hostile move, he says.Assad says Iran's role in region quite significant ArabicNews.com - Aug 25 6:21 PM
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad reiterated Wednesday said that Iran's role in the sensitive Middle East region is both quite significant and totally positive.