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Annan to Ask Syria to Keep Arms From Crossing Its Border New York Times - Aug 31 6:18 PM
Secretary General Kofi Annan plans to demand an end to the illegal traffic when he meets Friday with President Bashar al-Assad of Syria.Annan holds talks in Syria to bolster Lebanon truce Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 31 11:29 AM
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan began talks with Syrian officials on Thursday to seek Syria's help in bolstering a truce between Israel and Lebanon's Hizbollah.Donors pledge 940 million dollars for Lebanon, UN chief in Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 31 11:14 AM
Donor countries meeting in Stockholm pledged 940 million dollars in aid to help reconstruction efforts in Lebanon as UN chief Kofi Annan arrived in Syria to shore up the truce between Israel and Hezbollah.Syria Presses Annan Over Israeli Lebanon Blockade, Withdrawal Bloomberg.com - 12 minutes ago
Sept. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Syria told visiting United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan that Israel must withdraw from southern Lebanon and end its blockade of the country as part of the UN's cease-fire resolution.UN chief in Syria, blasts Israel over cluster bombs AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 31 7:51 AM
UN chief Kofi Annan has lambasted Israel for using cluster bombs during its war with Hezbollah as he arrived in Syria for talks on shoring up the truce in Lebanon.Annan heads for talks with key Hezbollah ally Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 31 2:45 AM
UN chief Kofi Annan was heading for talks in Syria, a key supporter of Hezbollah, whose stance will be critical to the success of the tenuous ceasefire between the Shiite Muslim movement and Israel.Annan to press Jordan and Syria on truce Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 30 10:18 PM
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan holds talks with Jordan on Thursday in a drive to cement a Hizbollah-Israel ceasefire before traveling to Damascus to press Syria to help stop arms smuggling across its border.Venezuelan Seeks Another Anti-U.S. Ally in Syria New York Times - Aug 30 9:48 PM
President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela received a hero?s welcome in Syria, where he said the two countries would ?build a new world? free of domination by the United States.Syria, Iran Still Try to Smuggle Arms to Hezbollah (Update4) Bloomberg.com - Aug 31 7:29 AM
Aug. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Iran and Syria are still trying to smuggle arms to Hezbollah across the Syrian-Lebanese border, an Israeli official said, as United Nations chief Kofi Annan headed for Damascus to bolster the southern Lebanon cease-fire.Annan to demand halt to Syria arms for Hizbollah Financial Times - 2 hours, 28 minutes ago
Kofi Annan, the United Nations secretary-general, will demand today that Syria obey the requirements of the UN Security Council's peace plan for Lebanon by stopping the flow of arms across the border to Hizbollah guerrillas and re-establishing diplomatic relations with the Lebanese government.Syria, Iran Still Try to Smuggle Arms to Hezbollah (Update2) Bloomberg.com - Aug 31 4:45 AM
Aug. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Iran and Syria are still trying to smuggle arms to Hezbollah across the Syrian-Lebanese border, an Israeli official said, as United Nations chief Kofi Annan headed for Damascus to bolster the south Lebanon cease-fire.UN, Syria stress need to preserve ceasefire in Lebanon People's Daily - Aug 31 6:24 PM
Visiting UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem on Thursday stressed the need to preserve a ceasefire in Lebanon, Syria's official SANA news agency reported.Iran, Syria Attempting To Re-Arm Hizballah, Israel Says Crosswalk.com - Aug 31 12:03 PM
Jerusalem (CNSNews.com) - Iran and Syria are doing all they can to try to re-arm Hizballah despite an Israeli air and sea blockade, Israel said on Thursday. But one expert said that stopping the flow of money to the organization could be just as important as halting the weapons supply.Syria, Venezuela against 'imperialism' AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 30 2:12 PM
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez received a hero's welcome in Syria, where he said Wednesday that the two countries will "build a new world" free of U.S. domination and vowed to one day "dig the grave of U.S. imperialism."Israel Says Syria, Not Just Iran, Supplied Missiles to Hezbollah Los Angeles Times - Aug 31 12:07 AM
WASHINGTON New postwar intelligence indicates that the militant group Hezbollah had broader access to sophisticated weaponry than was publicly known including large numbers of medium-range rockets made in Syria, said U.S. and Israeli government officials and military analysts.Annan in Syria to press for help with Hezbollah KFVS12 - Aug 31 5:31 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria The U-N secretary-general is in Syria to solicit help in dealing with Hezbollah (hez-BUH'-lah).Annan warns Syria on Lebanon peace plan Financial Times - Aug 31 12:01 PM
Kofi Annan, the United Nations secretary-general, will on Friday demand that Syria obey the requirements of the UN Security Council s peace plan for Lebanon by stopping the flow of arms across the border to Hizbollah guerrillas, and re-establishing diplomatic relations with the Lebanese government.Annan holds talks Lebanon in Syria News Interactive - Aug 31 12:56 PM
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan began talks with Syrian officials to seek Syria's help in bolstering a truce between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah.Annan in Syria to press for help with Hezbollah NewsChannel 10 Amarillo - Aug 31 9:19 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria The U-N secretary-general is in Syria to solicit help in dealing with Hezbollah (hez-BUH'-lah). Kofi Annan (KOH'-fee AN'-nan) plans to press Syria to join...Venezuela and Syria sign cooperation agreements Granma Internacional - Aug 31 10:51 AM
DAMASCUS . The governments of Venezuela and Syria signed 12 juridical cooperation instruments as part of President Hugo Chávez official visit to this Arab country.Chavez vows solidarity with Syria against U.S., Israel Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 30 9:32 AM
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez pledged solidarity on Wednesday with Syria in its struggle against Israel and the United States and predicted the demise of U.S. "imperialism."Venezuela's Chavez, in Syria, touts anti-U.S. goal The Philadelphia Inquirer - Aug 31 12:16 AM
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez received a hero's welcome yesterday in Syria, where he said the two countries would "build a new world" free of U.S. domination and vowed to one day "dig the grave of U.S. imperialism."UN chief in Syria, blasts Israel over cluster bombs Middle East Times - Aug 31 7:10 AM
DAMASCUS -- UN chief Kofi Annan lambasted Israel Thursday for using cluster bombs during its war with Hezbollah as he arrived in Syria for talks on shoring up the truce in Lebanon.Annan Visits Syria to Boost Israel, Hezbollah Truce (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Aug 30 7:33 PM
Aug. 31 (Bloomberg) -- United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan today visits Syria, one of the main backers of Hezbollah, after telling Israel and the Shiite Muslim group to uphold the cease-fire that ended their 33-day conflict in Lebanon.Chavez hails Syria's shared rejection of US 'imperialism' AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 30 7:51 AM
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, hailed in Syria as a hero for Arabs, has begun his first visit to the fellow US arch-foe saying both countries rejected American "imperialism and hegemony".Annan Asks Syria to Bolster Truce in Lebanon Israel National News - Aug 31 2:27 PM
(IsraelNN.com) United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan visited Syria Thursday, where he called on Damascus to strengthen the ceasefire in Lebanon. The United States and Israel have repeatedly stated that Syria armed Hizbullah terrorists before and during the war and continue to do so.Should the US Nuke Iran and Syria? Payvand Iran News - Aug 31 8:00 AM
In a recent article, "Will the U.S. Defend Itself?", economist Walter Williams seems to make a case for nuclear war on Syria and Iran. His case cries out for a response. Here's mine. -David R. HendersonChavez tightens ties with Syria Sun-Sentinel - Aug 31 2:28 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria · Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez received a hero's welcome in Syria, where he said Wednesday that the two countries will "build a new world" free of U.S. domination and vowed to one day "dig the grave of U.S. imperialism."Chavez builds ties in Syria Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Aug 31 2:55 AM
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, left, meets well-wishers in Damascus, Syria, on Wednesday. He opened his visit with a pledge to stand by Syria in strong opposition to the U.S. government's "imperialistic" aggression in the Middle East. Chavez has built close ties with several countries in the Mideast.Annan takes Lebanon peace drive to Jordan, Syria Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 31 2:03 AM
AMMAN (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, on a mission to calm violence in the Middle East, holds talks in Jordan on Thursday before going to Syria to seek its help in bolstering a truce between Israel and Lebanon's Hizbollah.Syria, Venezuela denounces US "double-standard policy" El Universal - Aug 31 11:56 AM
The Governments of Syria and Venezuela Thursday criticized the US administration's "hostile, double-standard policy" and demanded Israel to retire from the Golan Heights, which were taken from Syria during the 1967 war, Efe reported.Israel claims Syria supplied Hezbollah UPI - Aug 31 5:23 AM
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- U.S. and Israeli intelligence officials claim to have evidence that Syria directly supplied Hezbollah militants in Lebanon with missiles to fight Israel.Syria, Venezuela Against 'Imperialism' ABC News - Aug 30 2:34 PM
Visiting Syria, Venezuela's Chavez Says 2 Nations United Against U.S. 'Imperialism'Annan heads for talks with key Hezbollah ally Syria Middle East Times - Aug 31 2:40 AM
AMMAN -- UN chief Kofi Annan Thursday heads for talks in Syria, a key supporter of Hezbollah, whose stance will be critical to the success of the tenuous ceasefire between the Shiite Muslim movement and Israel.Italy warns Syria EU Politix - Aug 31 2:20 AM
Italy has warned Syria that the international community will not turn a blind eye to illegal arms shipments to Hizbullah.Syria gave Hezbollah rockets Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Aug 30 9:11 PM
WASHINGTON -- New postwar intelligence indicates that the militant group Hezbollah had broader access to sophisticated weaponry than was publicly known -- including large numbers of medium-range rockets made in Syria, according to U.S. and Israeli government officials and military analysts.Chavez vows to stand by Syria AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 30 2:55 AM
Thousands of Syrians lined the streets of the capital Wednesday waving banners and flags to welcome Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who pledged to stand by Syria in opposition to American "imperialist aggression" in the Middle East.Annan presses Jordan and Syria on Lebanon truce Gulf News - Aug 31 6:34 AM
Dead Sea: UN Secretary General Kofi Annan met Jordan s King Abdullah on Thursday before visiting Syria to seek help in upholding a truce between Israel and Lebanon s Hezbollah.Annan to press Jordan, Syria on truce The Age - Aug 30 9:39 PM
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan will hold talks with Jordan in a push to cement a Hizbollah-Israel ceasefire before travelling to Damascus to press Syria to help stop arms smuggling across its border.Chavez: Venezuela, Syria United vs. U.S. ABC News - Aug 30 12:49 PM
During Trip to Damascus, Chavez Says Venezuela and Syria United Against U.S. 'Domination'Pull out your spies from Lebanon, U.S. tells Syria Tiscali - Aug 31 5:44 AM
DEAD SEA, Jordan (Reuters) - The United States said on Friday Syria must pull out all its intelligence agents from Lebanon, and accused Iran of funnelling "millions of dollars per month" to Hizbollah guerrillas.Annan to press Jordan and Syria on Lebanon truce The Star Online - Aug 30 11:52 PM
AMMAN (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan holds talks with Jordan on Thursday in a drive to cement a Hizbollah-Israel ceasefire before travelling to Damascus to press Syria to help stop arms smuggling across its border.Chávez: Syria and I will `build a new world' Miami Herald - Aug 31 12:05 AM
Venezuela's firebrand President Hugo Chávez said Wednesday that he and Syria will ''build a new world'' free of U.S. domination, vowing eventually to ``dig the grave of U.S. imperialism.''Chavez says Syria, Venezuela united AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 29 10:30 PM
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Tuesday that his government is united with Syria in strong opposition to the U.S. government's "imperialistic" aggression in the Middle East.Annan to press Jordan, Syria on Lebanon truce ABS-CBNNEWS.com - Aug 30 8:26 PM
AMMAN - UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan holds talks with Jordan on Thursday in a drive to cement a Hezbollah- Israel ceasefire before traveling to Damascus to press Syria to help stop arms smuggling across its border.Chavez pledges unity with Syria MSNBC - Aug 30 7:28 AM
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Wednesday that he and Syria would "build a new world" free of U.S. domination.Chavez pledges unity with Syria Knoxville News Sentinal - Aug 30 9:37 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said in Damascus on Wednesday that he and Syrian President Bashar Assad shared a "decisive and firm" stance against U.S. "imperialism" and "domination."Italy tells Syria not to send arms to Lebanon People's Daily - Aug 30 5:38 PM
Italian Foreign Minister Massimo D' Alema told Syria on Wednesday that the international community "would not stand by idly" if it endangered a United Nation brokered ceasefire by sending arms to Lebanon.Venezuela's Chavez arrives in Syria Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 29 2:49 PM
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez arrived in Syria on Tuesday to show solidarity with the Arab nation that has defied Washington for years.Olmert, Annan at odds over UN force on Syria border: daily People's Daily - Aug 30 4:38 PM
Visiting United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert clashed in Jerusalem on Wednesday morning over the deployment of an international force on Syria border, daily newspaper Ha'aretz reported.Visiting Syria, Venezuela's Chavez says two nations united against U.S. action in Mideast San Diego Union-Tribune - Aug 30 8:44 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria, 7:32 a.m. Aug. 30 (AP): Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said in Damascus Wednesday that he and Syrian President Bashar Assad shared a decisive and firm stance against American imperialism and domination. Annan to meet Assad to bolster Lebanon truce Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 31 4:18 PM
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, on a whirlwind peace drive in the Middle East, was set to meet President Bashar al-Assad on Friday to seek Syria's help in shoring up a truce between Israel and Lebanon's Hizbollah.'Arab hero' Chavez to visit fellow US-foe Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 29 10:37 AM
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez begins a two-day visit to fellow US arch-foe Syria, hailed locally as an Arab hero and hoping to consolidate relations between the two countries,Islamic Revival in Syria Is Led by Women New York Times - Aug 29 9:43 AM
The growth of Koranic schools for girls, rare in the Arab world, is a sign that Syria is becoming religious.Doubts Grow Over Bush's Syria Policy Common Dreams News Center - Aug 30 8:15 AM
Doubts Grow Over Bush's Syria PolicyChavez: Venezuela, Syria united vs. U.S. Syracuse.com - Aug 30 8:29 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said in Damascus Wednesday that he and Syrian President Bashar Assad shared a "decisive and firm" stance against American "imperialism" and "domination."Italy warns Syria on arms to Lebanon SABC News - Aug 30 9:11 AM
Italy's foreign minister said the international community would "not stand by and watch" if Syria sent arms to Lebanon, news agency Ansa reported today.Chavez hails Syria's shared rejection of US 'imperialism' TurkishPress.com - Aug 30 6:33 AM
DAMASCUS - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, hailed in Syria as a hero for Arabs, began his first visit to the fellow US arch-foe Wednesday saying both countries rejected American "imperialism and hegemony".Annan holds talks in Syria to bolster Lebanon truce RedNova - Aug 31 2:46 PM
By Khaled Yacoub Oweis DAMASCUS (Reuters) - U.N.Chavez bound for Syria as U.S. looks on Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 29 3:17 AM
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said he would leave for Syria later on Tuesday on a trip likely to rile Washington, which charges the Arab nation with sponsoring terrorism.Chavez vows to stand by Syria Syracuse.com - Aug 30 3:14 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) Thousands of Syrians lined the streets of the capital Wednesday waving banners and flags to welcome Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who pledged to stand by Syria in opposition to American "imperialist aggression" in the Middle East.Venezuela's Chavez to Sign Energy Accords With Syria (Update2) Bloomberg.com - Aug 29 1:37 PM
Aug. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez arrived in Syria to strengthen energy cooperation between the two countries. Chavez, 52, will sign several energy agreements during the visit, a foreign ministry spokesman said today in a telephone interview.Chavez says to leave for Syria Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 29 1:50 AM
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said on Tuesday he would leave for Syria later in the day in a trip likely to rankle Washington, which charges the Arab nation with sponsoring terrorism.Chávez Joins Syria against the United States of America Diario Las Americas - Aug 31 10:43 AM
Hugo Chávez surprises the world on a daily basis with his positions and with international visits that are made practically only to countries that are enemies of the United States of America and Israel.Syria UN border warning BBC News - Aug 29 8:42 AM
Syria warns that the deployment of UN troops along its border with Lebanon will be seen as a hostile act.Venezuela's Chavez to Sign Energy Accords With Syria (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Aug 29 12:07 PM
Aug. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will visit Syria tomorrow to strengthen energy cooperation between the two countries. Chavez, 52, will sign several energy agreements during the visit, a foreign ministry spokesman said today in a telephone interview.Donors pledge 940 million dollars for Lebanon, UN chief in Syria TODAYonline - Aug 31 11:17 AM
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan(R) arrives with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem(L) at a hotel in Damascus.Annan expands Lebanon peace drive Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 31 3:37 AM
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, trying to calm Middle East violence, met Jordan's King Abdullah on Thursday before visiting Syria to seek its help in upholding a truce between Israel and Lebanon's Hizbollah.Warm welcome to Venezuela President in Syria Al Bawaba - Aug 30 4:31 AM
Big masses of Damascus residents gathered Wednesday morning to greet President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela at the beginning of his three-day historical visit to Syria.Islamic Revival Led by Women Tests Syria?s Secularism New York Times - Aug 28 9:28 PM
The growth of Koranic schools for girls, rare in the Arab world, is one sign that Syria is becoming increasingly religious.Israel Claims Syria Supplied Hezbollah Fox 6 News San Diego - Aug 31 6:32 AM
Israeli officials say forensic evidence from shell fragments point directly at Syrian manufacture.Chavez heading to Syria, seen as hero Gulf Times - Aug 30 12:17 AM
DAMASCUS: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez begins a two-day visit to fellow US arch-foe Syria today, hailed locally as an Arab hero and hoping to consolidate relations between the two countries.Missile crises galore And then there is N. Korea World Tribune - 46 minutes ago
The unexpectedly large tote of Hezbullah missiles and rockets can only be another warning of the depth of the North Korean problem. Apparently most were Iranian and Syrian, if Chinese and Russian knockoffs, and some recent Russian deliveries to Syria of a very effective anti-tank missile.Venezuela Allied with Syria Israel National News - Aug 30 2:27 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Venezuelan President Hugh Chavez, visiting Syria, said the countries are allied against American involvement in the Middle East. He charged that the United States is guilt of "imperialistic aggression and hegemonic pretensions."Annan to meet Assad to bolster Lebanon truce ABS-CBNNEWS.com - 1 hour, 18 minutes ago
DAMASCUS - UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, on a whirlwind peace drive in the Middle East, was set to meet President Bashar al-Assad on Friday to seek Syria's help in shoring up a truce between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah.Syria prepares red carpet welcome to Chavez People's Daily - Aug 29 6:09 PM
Syria is preparing a red carpet reception to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on his scheduled visit here on Wednesday, the official SANA news agency reported on Tuesday.Annan to press Jordan and Syria on truce RedNova - Aug 30 11:18 PM
By Suleiman al-Khalidi AMMAN (Reuters) - U.N.Venezuela's Chavez gets warm welcome in Syria Long Beach Press-Telegram - Aug 30 10:49 PM
Crowds applaud Latin American leader's strong anti-U.S. rhetoric.Golan Syrians make rare visit to their homeland Reuters via Yahoo!7 News - Aug 31 9:55 AM
QUNAITERA, Syria (Reuters) - Hundreds of Syrians living under Israeli occupation in the Golan Heights crossed no man's land on Thursday in a rare visit to their homeland.Chavez supports Syria against US BBC News - Aug 30 5:29 AM
The Venezuelan leader visits Damascus to express his support for the country against US "aggression".The Statue of Liberty belongs in Syria National Catholic Reporter - Aug 29 10:15 AM
We came back from 10 months in Damascus in mid-June and plan to return to Syria early in September.Jesse Jackson expresses hope for breakthrough on soldiers' release after talks in Syria WPMI 15 - Aug 30 8:00 PM
JERUSALEM (AP) - Veteran civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson said Wednesday he was convinced that if Israel and the Islamic militant groups holding three Israeli soldiers would hold talks it would lead to the soldiers' release.Chavez joins host Assad to denounce US 'imperialism' AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 30 10:44 AM
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, hailed in Syria as a hero for Arabs, joined his host and fellow US arch-foe President Bashar al-Assad to denounce American "hegemony."Crosco signs three contracts for services in Syria [Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Aug 31 5:00 AM
Crosco Integrated Drilling & Well Services Co., Ltd. has been awarded drilling, well logging and integrated service contracts by Hayan Petroleum Company. Hayan Petroleum Company is a joint venture operating company equally owned by Syrian Petroleum Company and INA Industrija nafte d.d.Breaking the Syria-Iran alliance BBC News - Aug 30 12:57 AM
Since the outbreak of the recent Middle East conflict, some in Washington have been calling for direct US-Syrian talks.Venezuela, Syria to issue a joint declaration against the US El Universal - Aug 29 3:26 PM
In a press conference, President Hugo Chávez said in Damascus that Venezuela is to sign on Wednesday a joint declaration with Syria rejecting the "imperialist" policies of the United States.Annan calls for regional cooperation in Lebanon Nine O'Clock - Aug 31 12:50 PM
Damascus - UN Secretary General Kofi Annan arrived in Syria on Thursday to press its government to join international efforts to stop the flow of arms to Hizbullah and win the release of Israeli soldiers held captive by the group.Annan renews call for Israel to lift siege The Daily Star Lebannon - Aug 31 12:17 PM
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on Thursday renewed calls for Israel to immediately lift its blockade of Lebanon and to withdraw fully from the country as soon as 5,000 UN peacekeepers are in the South. Annan, who traveled to Syria after talks in Jordan, is trying to bolster a truce following a UN resolution that brought.Cluster bombs used by Israel Gulf Daily News - Aug 31 3:53 PM
DAMASCUS: UN chief Kofi Annan yesterday lambasted Israel for using cluster bombs during its war with Hizbollah as he arrived in Syria for talks on shoring up the truce in Lebanon.Diplomatic quick-step by UN Secretary General tries to calm mideast tensions EuroNews - Aug 31 11:47 AM
Kofi Annan has continued his Middle East shuttle diplomacy - the Secretary General of the United Nations met Jordan's King Abdullah. He has now moved on to Syria.Hezbollah arms detailed Baltimore Sun - Aug 31 4:57 AM
Annan, Olmert fail to agree on Lebanon exit New postwar intelligence indicates that the militant group Hezbollah had broader access to sophisticated weaponry than was publicly known - including large numbers of medium-range rockets made in Syria, according to U.S. and Israeli officials and military analysts. Venezuela's Chavez to visit Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 28 5:17 AM
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is due in Syria for talks on developing relations between the two countries, both US foes, an official in Damascus said.Annan Meets With Jordan's King in Effort to Keep Peace The Moscow Times - Aug 31 1:16 PM
DEAD SEA, Jordan -- UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, trying to calm Middle East violence, met Jordan's King Abdullah on Thursday before visiting Syria to seek its help in upholding a truce between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah.Venezuelan President to Visit Syria Israel National News - Aug 29 11:27 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Hugo Chavez, outspoken and anti-American leader of Venezuela, is arriving in Syria on Wednesday. He is likely to sign several energy agreements with the Syrian government, Venezuelan officials have said.Venezuela, Syria Join Forces Against 'American Imperialism' Crosswalk.com - Aug 30 7:18 AM
Jerusalem (CNSNews.com) - Thousands of flag-waving Syrians greeted Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in Damascus on Wednesday as he began a three-day official visit, challenging what he called American "imperialism."The Five Morons Revisited Baltimore Chronicle & Sentinel - Aug 31 9:24 AM
When the neocons launched the Bush administration's invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq and announced plans for invading Syria and Iran, I labeled Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz, and Rice "the five Morons." With the passage of time I see that I over-estimated their mental capabilities.Israelis rally for captured soldiers AP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 0 minute ago
Tens of thousands of Israelis thronged a central square in Tel Aviv on Thursday night, calling for the release of three Israeli soldiers being held by Arab militants in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip.Symbolic transfer underway in Lebanon AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 31 5:54 PM
The Israeli army turned over a small border area in south Lebanon to Lebanese and foreign troops Thursday, a symbolic move paving the way for U.N. peacekeepers to go into the volatile area.President Chávez arrives in Angola El Universal - Aug 31 11:11 AM
Chávez arrived around 4:00 pm to Luanda's international airport, where he was welcomed by Angolan Foreign Affairs Minister Bernardo Miranda. The Venezuelan President, who was arriving from Damascus after a two-day official visit to Syria, made no statement to reporters.Remembrance of Downtown Past New York Times - Aug 31 5:32 PM
A Times reporter remembers a time when, in the shadow of the Twin Towers, art, creativity and open space flourished.