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U.S. thanks Syria, no thaw in ties seen 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 10:26 AM
The United States thanked Syria on Tuesday for going after gunmen who attacked the U.S. Embassy in Damascus but ruled out any immediate improvement in the frigid ties between the two nations.Syria accuses US of fueling terrorism after embassy attack AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 10:39 AM
Syria's embassy in Washington accused the United States of fueling extremism, terrorism and anti-US sentiment in the Middle East, following a foiled attack on the US embassy in Damascus.Gunmen repelled at U.S. Embassy in Syria AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 9:28 AM
Armed Islamic militants attempted to storm the U.S. Embassy in a brazen attack Tuesday, the government said. Four people were killed, including three of the assailants. There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but an al-Qaida offshoot group was suspected, Syria's ambassador to the United States said.FTSE 100 ends near session highs; Wall St shrugs off Syria attack AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 10:11 AM
Leading shares closed just below their session highs, with upbeat broker comment, bid talk and a positive early trade by Wall Street helping the market recover from this morning's attempted terror attack in Syria.Rice praises Syria's response to attack against US embassy AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 8:25 AM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the United States was grateful for Syria's response to an attack against the US embassy in Damascus.U.S. grateful to Syria over attackers: White House Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 7:26 AM
The United States, which has long had tense relations with Syria, expressed gratitude on Tuesday to the Syrian government for going after men who attacked the U.S. Embassy in Damascus.Too soon to say who attacked Syria embassy: Rice Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 6:23 AM
It is too early to say who might have been behind a failed attack on the U.S. Embassy in Syria, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Tuesday.Stocks seen flat on Goldman results, Syria news Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 6:10 AM
Stock futures pointed to a flat market open on Tuesday as investors grew optimistic about the financial sector following unexpectedly good results from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and despite worries about an attack on the U.S. embassy in Syria and a record trade gap.Too early to say who attacked Syria embassy: Rice Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 6:03 AM
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Tuesday it was too early to say who might have been behind a failed suicide attack on the U.S. embassy in Syria earlier in the day.Stocks seen flat on Syria attack, tech upgrades Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 4:48 AM
Stock futures pointed to a flat market open on Tuesday after a failed attack on the U.S. embassy in Syria rattled investors, but analyst upgrades in the technology sector offset worries about Texas Instruments Inc.'s third-quarter forecast.Embassy attack puts Syria on alert The Christian Science Monitor - Sep 12 2:28 PM
An attempted takeover of the US Embassy in Damascus highlights Syria's own multiple enemies. Stock futures down after attack in Syria AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 4:19 AM
U.S. stock futures edged lower after the U.S. embassy in Syria was attacked by several gunmen, with investors also looking ahead to data on the U.S. trade deficit.US thanks Syria over embassy raid BBC News - Sep 12 10:57 AM
The US thanks Syria for preventing an attack on its embassy in Damascus in which at least three gunmen die.Iran, Syria must work with international community to be accepted: Annan AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 12:05 AM
Iran and Syria must work with the international community if they want to cease being isolated from world affairs, United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan said in an interview published in The Financial Times.Gunmen Repelled at U.S. Embassy in Syria ABC News - Sep 12 9:51 AM
3 Attackers Killed in Attempt to Storm U.S. Embassy in Syria; al-Qaida Offshoot SuspectedSyria blames US policies for attack Aljazeera - 1 hour, 33 minutes ago
Syria has accused the US of fuelling extremism and terrorism in the Middle East after four attackers stormed the US embassy in Damascus.Militants charge embassy in Syria The Times-Reporter - 30 minutes ago
DAMASCUS, Syria A car pulled up in front of the U.S. Embassy s entrance and three gunmen burst out. Shouting God is great, they threw hand grenades and fired automatic weapons toward the gate and a Syrian guard post.Cyprus holds 'Syria arms cargo' BBC News - Sep 12 6:28 AM
Cyprus considers what to do with an impounded Syria-bound ship said to be carrying air defence equipment.Syria probes foiled attack on US embassy INQ7.net - 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
DAMASCUS -- Syria was investigating Wednesday who was behind a bold but foiled attack on the US embassy in Damascus in which Islamist gunmen used grenades, automatic weapons and two explosives-laden vehicles.Syria foils attempt to attack US embassy Financial Times - 2 hours, 28 minutes ago
Syria yesterday foiled a car bomb attack against the US embassy in Damascus, killing three of the four attackers who tried to storm the building in a van loaded with explosives.Testing times for US-Syria relations BBC News - Sep 12 4:37 AM
Reports that Syrian forces foiled an attack on the US embassy in Damascus raise questions over US-Syria relations, says the BBC's Jonathan Marcus.U.S. Thanks Syria For Foiling Embassy Attack CBS 2 Chicago - 1 hour, 35 minutes ago
The U.S. was thanking Syria Tuesday for foiling an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Damascus. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports that the incident is bringing together two countries rarely on the same side.Syria accuses US of fueling terrorism after embassy attack INQ7.net - Sep 12 5:07 PM
WASHINGTON -- Syria on Tuesday accused the United States of fueling extremism and terrorism in the Middle East, giving the cold shoulder to US praise over a foiled attack on the American embassy in Damascus.Militants Attack U.S. Embassy in Syria NPR - Sep 12 6:51 AM
Islamic militants attack the U.S. Embassy in Damascus, Syria, according to government officials. Three militants and one Syrian guard were reported killed in the attack. No Americans were hurt and the embassy compound was not breached as the attackers came at it with machine guns, grenades and one vehicle.US thanks Syria over failed bomb attempt The Age - Sep 12 1:38 PM
The United States thanked Syria on for going after gunmen who attacked the US Embassy in Damascus but ruled out any immediate improvement in the frigid ties between the two nations.Gunmen attack US Embassy in Syria Australian Broadcasting Corporation - 2 hours, 35 minutes ago
TONY EASTLEY: The United States is being urged to review its policies in the Middle East after gunmen tried to storm its embassy in Syria using a car rigged with explosives.Crude futures extend losses; U.S. embassy in Syria attacked Market Watch - Sep 12 6:23 AM
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Crude oil futures turned lower early Friday, as jitters over an attack on the U.S. embassy in Syria by several gunmen failed to provide the catalyst for a bounce after six-straight sessions of losses. Annan pushes Syria, Lebanon on ties News Interactive - Sep 12 4:11 PM
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan pressed the leaders of Syria and Lebanon today to quickly launch negotiations to establish diplomatic ties between the two Middle East neighbours.Stock futures dip after attack on U.S. embassy in Syria Market Watch - Sep 12 6:09 AM
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stock futures pared earlier losses but remained in negative territory, as strong results from Goldman Sachs and a gain in Texas Instruments helped ease investor jitters over an attack by several gunmen on the U.S. embassy in Syria and a wider-than-expected trade deficit. Gunmen Try to Take U.S. Embassy in Syria ABC News - Sep 12 5:05 AM
Islamic Militants Try to Storm U.S. Embassy in Syria; 3 Attackers and a Syrian Officer, KilledUS thanks Syria after bomb attempt News Interactive - Sep 12 2:54 PM
THE US thanked Syria today for going after gunmen who attacked the US Embassy in Damascus but ruled out any immediate improvement in the frigid ties between the two nations.Stock Futures Down After Attack in Syria ABC News - Sep 12 4:44 AM
Stock Futures Down on U.S. Embassy Attack in Syria, Ahead of Trade Deficit Data3 Killed Outside U.S. Embassy in Syria ABC News - Sep 12 4:35 AM
3 Killed As Armed Militants Storm U.S. Embassy in Syria, No Americans HurtRice thanks Syria for response to attack on U.S. Embassy People's Daily - Sep 12 6:24 PM
Visiting U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Tuesday thanked Syria for its response to an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Damascus.The day so far: Syria, Gulf War syndrome USA Today - Sep 12 10:29 AM
A quick look at the top news so far today: Attack in Syria: Islamic militants tried to storm the U.S. Embassy in Damascus using automatic rifles, hand grenades and at least one van rigged with explosives, the government said.... 3 Killed Outside U.S. Embassy in Syria ABC News - Sep 12 3:04 AM
3 Attackers Killed After Gunmen Apparently Blow Up Car Outside U.S. Embassy in SyriaUS fuelling terrorism, Syria says Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Sep 12 4:41 PM
Syria has accused the United States of fuelling extremism and terrorism in the Middle East, giving the cold shoulder to American praise over a foiled attack on their embassy in Damascus.Injured Chinese diplomat in Syria "in stable condition", says FM spokesman People's Daily - Sep 12 5:31 PM
The injured Chinese diplomat in Syria is in stable condition in a local hospital, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said in a statement posted on the ministry's website Tuesday.Ship with N. Korean weapons seized enroute to Syria World Tribune - Sep 12 11:13 AM
NICOSIA The Republic of Cyprus has stopped a ship full of North Korean weapons systems bound for Syria. Officials said Greek Cypriot authorities responded to an alert by Interpol to capture a ship bound for Syria from North Korea.Syria accuses US of fuelling terrorism after embassy attack Channel NewsAsia - Sep 12 1:02 PM
WASHINGTON : Syria's embassy in Washington on Tuesday accused the United States of fuelling extremism, terrorism and anti-US sentiment in the Middle East, following a foiled attack on the US embassy in Damascus.US thanks Syria for stopping embassy attack Independent Online - Sep 12 3:10 PM
The United States government has formally thanked Syria for going after gunmen who tried to bomb the American embassy in Damascus, but the cordial exchange is unlikely to thaw chilly relations between the two countries. Sue Pleming reports...International: Attack on U.S. Embassy in Syria is repelled by security forces The Salt Lake Tribune - Sep 12 9:22 AM
Posted: 10:07 AM- Four attackers armed with grenades and machine guns tried to storm the American embassy in Damascus Tuesday, but security forces repelled the assault, killing three of the gunmen and injuring the fourth, Syria's official Arabic news agency said. One member of Syria's antiterrorism force was killed in the battle, and three other members of the security forces were injured, Militants storm U.S. Embassy in Syria Daily Vidette - Sep 12 6:31 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Islamic militants tried to storm the U.S. Embassy in Damascus on Tuesday using automatic rifles, hand grenades and at least one van rigged with explosives, the government said. Four people were killed in the brazen attack, including three of the assailants, but no Americans were hurt.U.S. thanks Syria for helping protect embassy against attack Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 12 9:22 AM
_ The White House confirmed Tuesday an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Damascus earlier in the day and said it was "grateful" for Syria's assistance in protecting the lives of diplomats in the compound.Armed militants storm U.S. Embassy in Syria, no Americans hurt The Salt Lake Tribune - Sep 12 9:37 AM
Posted: 7:10 AM- DAMASCUS, Syria - Islamic militants attempted to storm the U.S. Embassy in a brazen attack Tuesday using automatic rifles, hand grenades and at least one van rigged with explosives, the government said. Syrian security forces killed three of the attackers.Armed militants storm U.S. Embassy in Syria, no Americans hurt St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Sep 12 5:03 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) -- Islamic militants attempted to storm the U.S. Embassy in Damascus on Tuesday using automatic rifles, hand grenades and at least one van rigged with explosives, the government said. Four people were killed in the brazen attack, including three of the assailants.Gunmen in Syria Hit U.S. Embassy; 3 Attackers Die New York Times - 11 minutes ago
The attack sent shudders through a region where anger toward the U.S. has surged in recent weeks.Militants stage attack on U.S. Embassy in Syria; no Americans hurt CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Sep 12 8:38 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (CP) - Islamic militants attempted to storm the U.S. Embassy in Damascus on Tuesday using automatic rifles, hand grenades and at least one van rigged with explosives. Four people were killed, including three assailants, but no Americans were hurt.Cyprus suspects air defence systems on Syria-bound ship AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 11 12:32 PM
A Syria-bound ship detained in Cyprus on suspicion of arms smuggling may be carrying air defence systems, Cypriot authorities said.Gunmen in Syria hit U.S. Embassy; 3 attackers die International Herald Tribune - 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
The attack sent shudders through a region already reeling from a season of violence.Lebanese frown on anti-US attack in Syria The Daily Star Lebannon - Sep 12 12:48 PM
Lebanese reactions to Tuesday's failed terrorist attack on the US Embassy in Syria varied widely as despite condemnations for the use of violence, most understood the roots of the anger that led to the attempt. "I am against the US but I am also against reactions like this. They already call us terrorists, so this will only make the situation worse.Militants storm U.S. Embassy in Syria; no Americans hurt, al-Qaida-linked group suspected Los Angeles Daily News - Sep 12 11:41 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria - Islamic militants tried to storm the U.S. Embassy on Tuesday using automatic rifles, hand grenades and a van rigged with explosives, the Syrian government said. Four people were killed in the brazen attack, including three of the assailants, but no Americans were hurt.Syria Names Al-Qaida Offshoot In Embassy Attack The Denver Channel - Sep 12 11:07 AM
Syria is calling what happened today at the U.S. Embassy in Damascus a "terrorist attack."Gunmen Repelled at U.S. Embassy in Syria RedNova - Sep 12 11:16 AM
By SAM F. GHATTAS DAMASCUS, Syria - Armed Islamic militants attempted to storm the U.S. Embassy in a brazen attack Tuesday, the government said. Four people were killed, including three of the assailants.Terrorists Attack U.S. Embassy in Syria KLAS - Sep 12 11:39 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) -- No Americans were killed or hurt in today's attack on the U-S Embassy in Damascus, Syria. But a Syrian anti-terror officer was killed. And security forces killed three assailants who were armed with automatic rifles, grenades and explosives.Al-Qaida Offshoot Blamed in Syria Attack Sun-Sentinel - Sep 12 6:38 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria -- Armed Islamic militants attempted to storm the U.S. Embassy in a bold attack Tuesday, the government said. Four people were killed, including three of the assailants.Militants hit U.S. embassy in Syria Coos Bay World Link - Sep 12 3:15 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria - Islamic militants tried to storm the U.S. Embassy in Damascus today using automatic rifles, hand grenades and at least one van rigged with explosives, the government said. Four people were killed in the brazen attack, including three of the assailants, but no Americans were hurt.US gratitude is: Thanks but No Thanks for Syria EuroNews - Sep 12 11:17 AM
So, is Bashar al-Assad's Syria a partner to be praised or potential predator to be contained? The US may have said they were "grateful" Syrian security forces...Syria foils bombing of US embassy EuroNews - Sep 12 11:17 AM
The United States has expressed gratitude to Syria after its security forces intervened against an armed group trying to blow up the US embassy in Damascus.Militants storm U.S. Embassy in Syria Quad-City Times - Sep 12 10:14 AM
TODAY: (Updated 12:05 p.m.) DAMASCUS, Syria Islamic militants tried to storm the U.S. Embassy on Tuesday using automatic rifles, hand grenades and a van rigged with explosives, the Syrian government said. Four people were killed in the brazen attack, including three of the assailants, but no Americans were hurt.Militants attack U.S. Embassy in Syria ABC 13 Toledo - Sep 12 10:03 AM
(Damascus, Syria-WABC, September 12, 2006) - An al-Qaida linked group is suspected of being responsible for a bold attack on the U.S. Embassy in Syria. Heavily armed militants tried to storm the building, but may have been tripped up by security forces, as well as their own devices.Gunmen Repelled at U.S. Embassy in Syria News 8 San Diego - Sep 12 9:37 AM
Armed Islamic militants attempted to storm the U.S. Embassy in a brazen attack Tuesday, the government said. Four people were killed, including three of the assailants. There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but an al-Qaeda offshoot group was suspected, Syria's ambassador to the United States said.US stocks seen flat on Goldman results, Syria news Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 12 6:00 AM
NEW YORK, Sept 12 (Reuters) - U.S. stock futures pointed to a flat market open on Tuesday as investors grew optimistic about the financial sector following unexpectedly good results from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and despite worries about an attack on the U.S. embassy in Syria and a record trade ...US Embassy in Syria attacked WHOI - Sep 12 9:05 AM
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (AP) -- No Americans were killed or hurt in Tuesday's attack on the US Embassy in Damascus, Syria . But a Syrian anti-terror officer was killed. And security forces killed three assailants who were armed with automatic rifles, grenades and explosives.Four dead in attack on US embassy in Syria Nine O'Clock - Sep 12 1:04 PM
Chinese diplomat said injured in Syria attack. DAMASCUS - Gunmen launched a brazen daylight assault on the US embassy in Damascus on Tuesday, using grenades, automatic weapons and an explosives-laden van in a terror attack that left four people dead.American Embassy in Syria Attacked FOX6 WBRC-TV Birmingham - Sep 12 9:14 AM
At least four people are dead after terrorists attack the American Embassy in Syria. Witnesses say the terrorists had automatic weapons and a van filled with explosives. FOX s Adam Housley has more from Jerusalem...US stocks seen flat on Syria attack, tech upgrades Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 12 4:46 AM
NEW YORK, Sept 12 (Reuters) - U.S. stock futures pointed to a flat market open on Tuesday after a failed attack on the U.S. embassy in Syria rattled investors, but analyst upgrades in the technology sector offset worries about Texas Instruments Inc.'s third-quarter forecast.Armed militants storm U.S. Embassy in Syria, no Americans hurt The Toledo Blade - Sep 12 4:38 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria Islamic militants attempted to storm the U.S. Embassy in a brazen attack today using automatic rifles, hand grenades and at least one van rigged with explosives, the government said. Syrian security forces killed three of the attackers.Armed militants storm U.S. Embassy in Syria Boston Herald - Sep 12 4:19 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria - Armed Islamic militants attempted to storm the U.S. Embassy in a bold attack Tuesday using automatic rifles, hand grenades and at least one van rigged with explosives, the government...U.S. praises Syria for defending embassy India Daily - Sep 12 12:37 PM
U.S. officials praised Syria for thwarting Tuesday's attack on the U.S. Embassy in Damascus despite the usually tense relationship with the Middle Eastern country.Attack near US Embassy in Damascus, Syria KXLY-TV Spokane - Sep 12 7:35 AM
DAMASCUS, SYRIA -- There's been a brazen attack outside the US Embassy in Damascus, Syria. A witness says gunmen blew up a car outside the embassy after exchanging gunfire with Syrian guards.Cyprus finds air defense systems on Syria-bound ship Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 11 7:21 AM
A ship bound for Syria from North Korea and detained in Cyprus on an Interpol alert for suspected arms smuggling was carrying air defense systems, Cypriot authorities said on Monday.Armed militants storm U.S. Embassy in Syria, no Americans hurt CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Sep 12 3:21 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Armed Islamic militants attempted to storm the U.S. Embassy in a bold attack Tuesday using automatic rifles, hand grenades and at least one van rigged with explosives, the government said. Syrian security forces killed three of the attackers and no Americans were hurt.U-S thanks Syria...Nine-Eleven speechmaking...Iraq and Iran: 'Brothers' KBCI Boise - Sep 12 12:19 PM
UNDATED The White House is thanking Syria for coming to the aid of Americans and staving off an attack on an embassy in Damascus. The secretary of state is also praising the Syrian agents, one of whom was killed while militants tried to storm the walls of the U-S compound.Analyst on Syria attack KFVS12 - Sep 12 11:17 AM
LONDON A London-based analyst says today's attack on the U-S Embassy in Damascus, Syria, is further evidence American interests around the world are at risk from terrorists.Gunmen try to take U.S. Embassy in Syria Syracuse.com - Sep 12 6:59 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) Islamic militants attempted to storm the U.S. Embassy in Damascus on Tuesday using automatic rifles, hand grenades and at least one van rigged with explosives, the government said. Four people were killed in the brazen attack, including three of the assailants.Militants storm U.S. Embassy in Syria San Mateo County Times - Sep 12 10:15 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria - Islamic militants tried to storm the U.S. Embassy on Tuesday using automatic rifles, hand grenades and a van rigged with explosives, the Syrian government said.3 Killed Outside U.S. Embassy in Syria phillyburbs.com - Sep 12 2:35 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria - Gunmen apparently blew up a car outside the U.S. Embassy and exchanged fire with Syrian guards on Tuesday in a brazen attack on Damascus' diplomatic neighborhood. Syrian security forces killed three of the attackers, the government said.Gunmen try to take U.S. Embassy in Syria East Valley Tribune - Sep 12 6:01 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria - Islamic militants attempted to storm the U.S. Embassy in Damascus on Tuesday using automatic rifles, hand grenades and at least one van rigged with explosives, the government said.Attack near U.S. Embassy in Damascus, Syria Fox 6 News San Diego - Sep 12 6:08 AM
There's been a brazen attack outside the U.S. Embassy in Damascus, Syria.Analyst on Syria attack KRIS-TV Corpus Christi - Sep 12 5:25 AM
LONDON A London-based analyst says today's attack on the U-S Embassy in Damascus, Syria, is further evidence American interests around the world are at risk from...US Embassy in Syria attacked WIS News 10 Columbia - Sep 12 5:21 AM
There's been a brazen attack outside the US Embassy in Damascus, Syria. A witness says gunmen blew up a car outside the embassy after exchanging gunfire with Syrian guards. The Syrian government says security forces killed three gunmen after it what calls a "terrorist attack" on the embassy.Explosion, gunfire near U.S. Embassy in Syria Los Angeles Daily News - Sep 12 1:52 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Gunmen apparently blew up a car outside the American Embassy and exchanged fire with Syrian guards in a bold attack inside Damascus' diplomatic neighborhood Tuesday, a witness said.London shares end near day\'s highs as Wall St shrugs off Syria attack UPDATE Sharewatch - Sep 12 9:20 AM
LONDON (AFX) - Leading shares closed just below their session highs today, with upbeat broker comment, bid talk and a positive morning by Wall Street helping the market recover from this morning\'s attempted terror attack in Syria, dealers said.Guards Foil Attack on U.S. Embassy in Syria WSYR 9 Syracuse - Sep 12 5:08 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Islamic militants attempted to storm the U.S. Embassy in a brazen attack Tuesday using automatic rifles, hand grenades and at least one van rigged with explosives, ...Blasts Heard at Foreign Embassies in Syria phillyburbs.com - Sep 12 1:19 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria - Witnesses reported explosions and gunfire Tuesday as security forces cordoned off a neighborhood where foreign embassies, including the U.S. Embassy, are located in the Syrian capital.Stocks seen flat on Goldman results, Syria news Reuters - Sep 12 6:15 AM
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock futures pointed to a flat market open on Tuesday as investors grew optimistic about the financial sector following unexpectedly good results from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. GS.N and despite worries about an attack on the U.S. embassy in Syria and a record trade gap.Armed militants storm U.S. Embassy in Syria Vancouver Province - Sep 12 5:42 AM
U.S. security personnel stand atop the U.S. embassy in Damascus, Syria, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006.U.S. praise for Syria's embassy defense...Democrats' speech anger...Gulf War syndrome questioned KBCI Boise - Sep 12 9:35 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria Three attackers are among the dead after Syrian forces stopped an assault on the U-S Embassy in Damascus. No Americans were hurt in the attack, which used a van full of explosives as well as grenades and automatic rifles.U.S. State Department Confirms Attack On America Embassy In Syria WKRN Nashville - Sep 12 5:30 AM
The U.S. State Department has confirmed an attack on an America Embassy in Syria. At least three gunmen were killed when they tried to storm the U.S Embassy. A State Department spokesman says no American Diplomats were harmed in the foiled attack. Chinese Officials stated that one of their Diplomats was hit but not seriously hurt. There was also said to be chaos in the diplomatic neighborhoods Stock Futures Down After Attack In Syria CBS 4 Miami - Sep 12 4:54 AM
U.S. stock futures edged lower after the U.S. embassy in Syria was attacked by several gunmen, with investors also looking ahead to data on the U.S. trade deficit. CBS News Interactive: Inside The Federal Reserve Attack near U.S. Embassy in Syria WKYC Cleveland - Sep 12 4:27 AM
Attack near U.S. Embassy in SyriaStocks seen flat on Syria attack, tech upgrades Reuters - Sep 12 5:00 AM
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock futures pointed to a flat market open on Tuesday after a failed attack on the U.S. embassy in Syria rattled investors, but analyst upgrades in the technology sector offset worries about Texas Instruments Inc.'s TXN.N third-quarter forecast.Gunmen try to blow up U.S. embassy in Syria Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 12:41 PM
Four men shouting Islamic slogans tried to blow up the U.S. Embassy in Damascus on Tuesday but their plot was foiled after Syrian guards killed three of them in a shootout.U.S Stock futures ended lower after the attacks in Syria Moldova.org - Sep 12 8:20 AM
U.S. stock futures edged lower after the U.S. embassy in Syria was attacked by several gunmen, with investors also looking ahead to data on the U.S. trade deficit. Dow Jones futures were recently down 9 points, S&P 500 futures dipped 1.8 points and Nasdaq futures slipped 2.2 points. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 4.73 points. The Nasdaq Composite Index was up 7.46 points and the S&P 500 Four dead in foiled attack on US embassy in Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 12:27 PM
Islamist gunmen launched a brazen daytime assault on the US embassy in Damascus, using grenades, automatic weapons and an explosives-laden van in a foiled attack that left four people dead.Americans OK in Syria...New violence in Iraq...Back to school in Detroit KBCI Boise - Sep 12 7:50 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria No Americans were killed or hurt in today's attack on the U-S Embassy in Damascus, Syria. But a Syrian anti-terror officer was killed. And security forces killed three assailants who were armed with automatic rifles, grenades and explosives.Attack near U-S Embassy in Damascus, Syria WOAI - Sep 12 2:48 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - There's been a brazen attack outside the U-S Embassy in Damascus, Syria. A witness says gunmen blew up a car outside the embassy after exchanging gunfire with Syrian guards.3 Killed Outside U.S. Embassy in Syria WJLA-TV Washington D.C. - Sep 12 2:41 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Gunmen apparently blew up a car outside the U.S. Embassy and exchanged fire with Syrian guards on Tuesday in a brazen attack on Damascus' diplomatic neighborhood.Gunfire Reported Near U.S. Embassy In Syria WGAL 8 Susquehanna Valley - Sep 12 1:46 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria -- A witness said gunmen apparently blew up a car outside the U.S. Embassy in Damascus, Syria, on Tuesday. They've also exchanged fire with Syrian guards inside the diplomatic neighborhood in the Syrian capital.