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Iraq's Talabani calls for Syria-U.S. talks 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 21 12:54 PM
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani said in remarks aired on Sunday he will push for dialogue between the United States and neighboring Syria, which he said was helping Baghdad clamp down on terrorism.Strife in Iraq and Lebanon worries Syria AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 21 11:23 AM
Syria has a religious makeup as potentially explosive as that in Lebanon or Iraq, but it has long seemed immune to sectarian strife. Now, some are wondering if spillover violence from those two countries will spark religious animosity here.Syria trying to ensure Abbas-Meshaal meeting: Hamas Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 21 3:16 AM
Syria is trying to ensure that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal meet in Damascus on Sunday to discuss the formation of a unity government, a senior Hamas official said.Abbas holds more crisis talks in Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 20 11:56 PM
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas holds more talks in Syria on Sunday aimed at ending a deadly power struggle with the ruling Hamas but it remained unclear whether he would meet the Islamist movement's powerful exiled supremo Khaled Meshaal.Syria Helps Save Hamas, Abbas Meeting ABC News - Jan 21 7:15 AM
Meeting Between Palestinian President, Top Hamas Leader Still on After Syria's Mediation HelpStrife in Iraq and Lebanon Worries Syria AP via Yahoo! Asia News - Jan 21 11:23 AM
Syria has a religious makeup as potentially explosive as that in Lebanon or Iraq, but it has long seemed immune to sectarian strife.Iraq's Talabani calls for Syria-U.S. talks AlertNet - Jan 21 1:02 PM
Source: Reuters DUBAI, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Iraqi President Jalal Talabani said in remarks aired on Sunday he will push for dialogue between the United States and neighbouring Syria, which he said was helping Baghdad ... Syria mediates meeting between Palestinian president and top Hamas leader CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Jan 21 10:12 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Syrian officials stepped into the increasingly bitter dispute among the Palestinian leadership, successfully negotiating a crucial meeting on Sunday between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas' exiled chief.Iraqi president urges US to talk to Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 20 12:45 PM
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is urging the United States to talk with Syria, claiming in an interview that Damascus "supports" Iraq in fighting the insurgency.In Syria, ruins reveal early city's violent end / Archaeologists find Tell Hamoukar fell in 3500 B.C. battle San Francisco Chronicle - Jan 21 4:10 AM
Archaeologists digging in Syria, in the upper reaches of what was ancient Mesopotamia, have found new evidence of how one of the world's earliest cities met a violent end by fire, collapsing walls and roofs, and a fierce rain of clay bullets. The battle left... Rice rules out talks with Syria, Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 20 12:20 PM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has reiterated Washington's opposition to talking to Syria or Iran to get their help in easing unrest in Iraq.Syria Palestinians (Resending) Fox21 - Jan 21 12:05 PM
Meeting between Palestinian president and Hamas is back onDAMASCUS, Syria (AP) _ After a snag threatened to scrub a crucial meeting in Syria between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (mahk-MOOD' ah-BAHS') and Hamas' exiled leader, a senior Hamas official says the session is back on.Earlier, the official blamed Abbas, the moderate Fatah (FAH'-tah) president, for the apparent breakdown of the ...Iran, Syria discuss bilateral, regional issues Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 21 12:03 PM
Iran - Larijani - Syria Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani and the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday discussed bilateral and regional issues, including the current situation in Iraq, Lebanon and Palestine.Abbas in Syria for Hamas crisis talks AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 20 8:02 AM
Syria has affirmed its commitment to Palestinian unity as its leader Bashar al-Assad met his Palestinian counterpart Mahmud Abbas, locked in an often-violent power struggle with Hamas.Abbas, Hamas meeting in Syria suddenly delayed The Columbus Dispatch - Jan 21 4:12 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria Crucial talks planned yesterday between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas exiled leader on forming a unity government were postponed, a senior member of a Palestinian faction said.Syria Palestinians (Resending) WTOL 11 Toledo - Jan 21 7:26 AM
Updating headline Meeting between Palestinian president and Hamas is back on DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) _ After a snag threatened to scrub a crucial...Syria trying to ensure Abbas-Meshaal meeting-Hamas AlertNet - Jan 21 3:01 AM
Source: Reuters DAMASCUS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Syria is trying to ensure that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal meet in Damascus on Sunday, a senior Hamas official said. "We are ... Abbas-Mashaal Meeting Postponed in Syria ABC News - Jan 20 1:00 PM
Crucial Meeting Postponed in Syria Between Abbas and Mashaal on Palestinian Unity GovernmentSNSC secretary in Syria to review key regional issues Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 21 12:36 AM
Iran - SNSC - Syria - Larijani Iran's Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani arrived here Sunday on a short working visit.SNSC secretary due in Syria for talks Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 20 11:36 PM
Iran - Syria - SNSC Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani left Tehran for Damascus, Syria, Sunday morning for an official visit.PMO admits secret talks with Syria took place Jerusalem Newswire - Jan 21 12:38 AM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's office Saturday confirmed last week's revelations that secret talks were held with Syria in the summer of 2006. The talks took place between Olmert's chief of staff and a Syrian-American businessman.Syria affirms support for Palestinian unity Gulf Times - Jan 20 11:44 PM
DAMASCUS: Syria affirmed its commitment to Palestinian unity yesterday as its leader Bashar al-Assad met his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas, locked in an often-violent power struggle with Hamas.Syria vows to help stabilise Iraq, condemns rebels Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Jan 20 12:30 PM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria on Saturday condemned insurgent attacks on the U.S.-backed Iraqi army and security forces, describing them as "terrorism", in another shift in the Damascus government's position toward its neighbour.Syria, Iraq vow to promote ties in all fields People's Daily - Jan 20 6:04 PM
Syria and Iraq vowed on Saturday to promote bilateral relations in all fields and on all levels on the last day of Iraqi President Jalal Talabani's landmark visit to Damascus.Talabani, left, met al-Assad to discuss relations between Iraq and Syria [AFP] Aljazeera - Jan 20 2:29 PM
Syria has condemned attacks by fighters opposed to Iraq' s US-backed army and security forces as "terrorism", marking a shift in Damascus' relation with its eastward neighbour.Syria vows to help stabilise Iraq, condemns rebels AlertNet - Jan 20 12:02 PM
Source: Reuters By Khaled Yacoub Oweis DAMASCUS, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Syria on Saturday condemned insurgent attacks on the U.S.-backed Iraqi army and security forces, describing them as "terrorism", in ... Syria vows to stabilise Iraq, condemns rebel attacks AlertNet - Jan 20 12:01 PM
Source: Reuters DAMASCUS, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Syria on Saturday condemned insurgent attacks on the U.S.-backed Iraqi army and security forces, calling it terrorism, in a fresh shift in the position of the Damascus ... Abbas-Mashaal Meeting Postponed in Syria Journal Gazette & Times Courier - Jan 20 1:52 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria - Crucial talks planned Saturday between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas' exiled leader on forming a unity government were postponed, a senior member of a Palestinian faction said.Abbas in Syria for Hamas crisis talks Japan Today - Jan 20 2:52 PM
DAMASCUS Syria on Saturday affirmed its commitment to Palestinian unity as its leader Bashar al-Assad met his Palestinian counterpart Mahmud Abbas, locked in an often-violent power struggle with Hamas.Abbas-Mashaal Meeting Postponed in Syria Journal Gazette & Times Courier - Jan 20 12:51 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria - Crucial talks planned Saturday between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas' exiled leader on forming a national unity government were postponed, a senior member of a Palestinian faction said.Abbas heads for Syria talks with Assad, militant leaders AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 19 11:47 AM
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas headed for Damascus for a meeting with President Bashar al-Assad and with Palestinian militant leaders based in Syria.Abbas in Syria for Hamas crisis talk News Interactive - Jan 20 8:27 AM
SYRIA affirmed its commitment to Palestinian unity yesterday as its leader Bashar al-Assad met his Palestinian counterpart Mahmud Abbas, locked in an often-violent power struggle with Hamas.Syria forecasts 5.6 pc growth AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 19 5:55 AM
Syria expects its economy to grow by 5.6 percent this year, up from 5.1 percent last year and 4.5 percent in 2005, deputy prime minister for economic affairs Abdullah Dardari has said.Iran, Syria discuss bilateral, regional issues IranMania.com - 39 minutes ago
LONDON, January 22 (IranMania) - Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani and the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad discussed bilateral and regional issues, including the current situation in Iraq, Lebanon and Palestine, IRNA reported.At the meeting, it was underlined that discord between Shiites and Sunnis in the world of Islam has been initiated by the US to achieve other ...Rivals meet in Syria for talks Times Online - Jan 21 4:40 PM
DAMASCUS President Abbas held talks with Khaled Meshaal, the exiled Hamas leader, in the Syrian capital last night to try to ease the Palestinian political crisis and internecine fighting.Unity deal eludes Palestinian leaders The Washington Times - 6 minutes ago
DAMASCUS, Syria -- Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and the exiled chief of the rival Hamas faction failed last night to resolve their differences over forming a unity government, dashing hopes for a quick end to deadly clashes between their supporters.Palestinian unity talks in Syria are postponed The Philadelphia Inquirer - Jan 21 12:12 AM
Crucial talks planned yesterday between Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas' exiled leader on forming a unity government were postponed, a senior member of a Palestinian faction said.Abbas, Hamas Chief Can't Agree on Gov't Journal Gazette & Times Courier - 1 hour, 22 minutes ago
DAMASCUS, Syria - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and the exiled chief of the rival Hamas faction failed Sunday night to resolve their differences over forming a unity government, dashing hopes for a quick end to deadly clashes between their supporters.Abbas in Syria seeking reconciliation with Hamas Al Jazeera - Jan 21 3:10 AM
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived yesterday in Damascus to hold talks aimed at ending the current power struggle with the Hamas -led Palestinian government, and reports suggest that such meetings would also include the Islamist movement's powerful exiled supremo Khaled Meshaal.Abbas in Syria seeking reconciliation with Hamas - Al Jazeera - Jan 21 2:40 AM
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas arrived yesterday in Damascus to hold talks aimed at ending the current power struggle with the Hamas-led Palestinian government, and reports suggest that such meeting would also include the Islamist movement's powerful exiled supremo Khaled Meshaal.Palestinians hail 'progress' in unity talks The Scotsman - Jan 21 5:07 PM
TALKS between Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian president, and the exiled head of Hamas in Syria last night failed to resolve an increasingly bitter dispute.Abbas holds more crisis talks in Syria TODAYonline - Jan 21 12:19 AM
Ramadan Abdullah Shalah, the Secretary General of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, is escorted by his bodyguards as he walks past journalists following his meeting with Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas in Damascus.Roundup: Abbas, Meshaal fail to agree on Palestinian unity government People's Daily - 2 hours, 42 minutes ago
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Khaled Meshaal, the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas)' exiled politburo chief in Syria, failed to reach agreement on forming a national unity government after a three-hour meeting here on Sunday.Abbas, Meshaal meets in Damascus People's Daily - Jan 21 4:33 PM
The meeting between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Khaled Meshaal, Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas)' exiled politburo chief in Syria, has started in Damascus on Sunday evening, said aides of Hamas leader.Syrian Mediation Keeps Abbas-Mashaal Talks Alive, Says Hamas Leader Nasdaq - Jan 21 10:21 AM
(RTTNews) - A senior Hamas leader said on Sunday that mediation by Syria has succeeded in persuading Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and exiled Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal to hold their postponed meeting.In Tomorrow's Paper EdmontonSun.com - Jan 21 3:25 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and the exiled chief of the rival Hamas faction failed Sunday night to resolve their differences over forming a unity government, dashing hopes for a quick end to deadly clashes between their supporters.Abbas heads for Syria talks with Assad, militant leaders Channel NewsAsia - Jan 19 7:52 AM
RAMALLAH, West Bank - Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas headed for Damascus Friday for a meeting with President Bashar al-Assad and with Palestinian militant leaders based in Syria.Erekat says Abbas-Meshaal meeting back on People's Daily - Jan 21 4:06 PM
Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat said on Sunday that a meeting between Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas and exiled Hamas politburo chief in Syria Khaled Meshaal will be back on later in the day after an earlier announcement of cancellation.Hamas says meeting between Abbas, Meshaal not to take place People's Daily - Jan 21 4:05 PM
A much anticipated meeting between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and exiled Hamas politburo chief in Syria Khaled Meshaal to iron out their differences on forming a unity government has been cancelled at the very last minute, the pan-Arab al-Jazeera television reported on Sunday.Cash for Catholic charity helping Iraqi refugees Catholic Times - Jan 21 4:04 PM
The United States government has pledged to increase its funding to a Catholic-run charity aiding displaced Iraqis in Lebanon, Syria and Jordan.Abbas, Hamas Chief Can't Agree on Gov't Journal Gazette & Times Courier - Jan 21 1:52 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and the exiled chief of the rival Hamas faction failed on Sunday to resolve an increasingly bitter dispute and form a unity government.Palestinian President, Hamas Leader Meet Journal Gazette & Times Courier - Jan 21 11:52 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria - After Syrian intervention, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas' exiled chief met Sunday in an effort to resolve an increasingly bitter dispute and form a unity government, aides said.Meeting between palestinian president and Hamas leader in Exile may be off Fox21 - Jan 21 12:05 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria After a snag threatened to scrub a crucial meeting in Syria between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (mahk-MOOD' ah-BAHS') and Hamas' exiled leader, a senior Hamas official says the session is back on.Palestinians Abbas and Meshaal to meet in Syria AlertNet - Jan 21 3:46 AM
Source: Reuters DAMASCUS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal will meet in Damascus on Sunday to try to resolve the Palestinian political crisis, senior Palestinian ... Abbas in Syria for talks on Palestinian infighting Khaleej Times - Jan 20 7:26 PM
DAMASCUS - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was in Damascus Saturday for talks with Syrian officials and a number of Palestinian leaders on ways of ending the infighting between the two rival Palestinian factions, Hamas and Fatah.Meeting Between Palestinian President And Hamas Is Back On WCSH 6 Portland - Jan 21 11:46 AM
After a snag threatened to scrub a crucial meeting in Syria between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas' exiled leader, a senior Hamas official says the session is back on.Iran, Syria, UN should assist in Iraq settlement - Lavrov Interfax - Jan 19 4:01 AM
MOSCOW. Jan 19 (Interfax) - Iran, Syria and the UN should be involved in the Iraq settlement process, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.Hamas official rules out meeting between Abbas, Hamas leader; Abbas aide says meetings on Boston Herald - Jan 21 5:03 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria - A senior Hamas official said Sunday that a crucial meeting in Damascus between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas top leader Khaled Mashaal would not take place and blamed...Palestinian chief, Hamas in unity talks AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 20 7:41 AM
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was in Syria on Saturday for crucial talks with Hamas' exiled leader on forming a national unity government and ending months of Palestinian infighting that has claimed at least 62 lives.Meeting between palestinian president and Hamas leader in Exile may be off ABC 7 El Paso - Jan 21 7:34 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria After a snag threatened to scrub a crucial meeting in Syria between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (mahk-MOOD' ah-BAHS') and Hamas' exiled leader, a...Lawmakers Skeptical of Talks With Iran and Syria New York Times - Jan 19 12:05 PM
Lee Hamilton, the co-chairman of the Iraq Study Group, faced skepticism from Congressional leaders today.War's Arab Supporters Bitter Over Its Results Washington Post - 1 hour, 46 minutes ago
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- With a certain satisfaction, Lebanese journalist Michael Young watched a local station broadcast images seen across the world on April 9, 2003: the toppling of Saddam Hussein's statue in Firdaus Square, its reverberations rumbling across a stunned Middle East. Out of...Abbas-Hamas meeting falls through Saturday Dallas Morning News - Jan 20 8:07 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria Key talks on forming a Palestinian unity government and ending deadly infighting were canceled Saturday night, dimming expectations for a planned meeting between the Palestinian president and the exiled leader of Hamas militants.Palestinian leader to meet with Hamas AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 20 4:26 AM
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was in Syria Saturday for crucial talks with Hamas' supreme leader on forming a national unity government and ending months of Palestinian infighting that has claimed at least 35 lives.Middle East Belfast Telegraph - Jan 21 8:30 AM
A senior Hamas official confirmed that a crucial meeting in Damascus, Syria, between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas top leader Khaled Mashaal was back on for tonight.Palestinian Leaders Begin Unity Talks New York Times - Jan 21 4:28 PM
The meeting failed to resolve an increasingly bloody dispute between Hamas and Fatah or form a unity government.Sunday, January 21 CNN.com - 18 minutes ago
BAGHDAD (CNN) -- As the vanguard of 21,500 additional U.S. forces poised to arrive in Iraq, U.S. Central Command on Sunday announced the arrival of a brigade of American soldiers in the Iraqi capital.Abbas in Syria for Hamas crisis talk The Australian - Jan 20 8:18 AM
Briefing reporters in Damascus, Abbas's spokesman Nabil Amir said the two leaders had an amicable and very frank discussion that focused on Palestinian issues in detail and the regional situation. Abbas in Syria for Hamas crisis talks New Straits Times - Jan 20 8:04 AM
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas was in Damascus for talks with Syrian leaders and Palestinian militants aimed at ending a deadly battle for power with the rival Hamas party.Larijani: Iran favors peaceful co-existence with regional states Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 21 3:36 AM
Iran - Syria - Larijani Iran's Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said Sunday Tehran favors regional stability and peaceful co-existence of all regional states.Iran announces new missile tests AP via Yahoo! News - 55 minutes ago
Determined not to budge under pressure, Iran announced new tests of short-range missiles Sunday, and hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad dismissed criticism that the country's economy has been hurt by U.N. sanctions imposed for its suspect nuclear program.Iraq wants Syria to hand over top Saddam aides Gulf Times - Jan 18 11:43 PM
DAMASCUS: Iraq will ask Syria to hand over senior Saddam Hussain aides suspected of stealing millions of dollars and helping the anti-US insurgency, Iraqi President Jalal al-Talabani said yesterday.Abbas in Syria for Hamas crisis talks TODAYonline - Jan 20 8:19 AM
(L-R) A handout picture from the Palestinian Press Office shows Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas, Syrian Vice President Faruq al-Shara and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad speaking before a meeting in Damascus.Talks on Palestinian Unity Postponed Journal Gazette & Times Courier - Jan 21 1:52 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria - Key talks on forming a Palestinian unity government were canceled and a top Hamas official said Sunday that a planned meeting between the Palestinian president and the exiled leader of Hamas militants won't take place.Fatah and Hamas to hold more talks 'within two weeks' AFP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 20 minutes ago
Rival Palestinian factions will hold further talks within a fortnight on a government of national unity after a meeting between Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas and exiled Hamas supremo Khaled Meshaal failed to achieve a breakthrough.Hamas chief, Abbas cancel key meeting St. Petersburg Times - Jan 20 10:42 PM
Key talks on forming a Palestinian unity government and ending deadly infighting were canceled Saturday night, dimming expectations for a planned meeting in Syria between the Palestinian president and the exiled leader of the military group Hamas.Palestinian factions delay talks aimed at unification Worcester Telegram & Gazette - Jan 21 4:08 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria - Crucial talks planned yesterday between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas' exiled leader on forming a unity government were postponed, a senior member of a Palestinian faction said.Push for an Iraq withdrawal Gainesville Sun - Jan 21 3:09 AM
The Gainesville Interfaith Peace Center membership, which represents a number of local religious groups, is deeply disappointed by the president's announcement of a major escalation of the war in Iraq and not so veiled threats of war with Iran and Syria. Guard leaders get Iraq overview The News Journal - Jan 21 12:49 AM
Send more U.S. troops to Iraq? Pull them all out now? Make a slow exit? Send more to Afghanistan? What about Iran and Syria?Abbas in Syria for Hamas crisis talks Middle East Times - Jan 20 4:58 AM
CRISIS TALKS: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrives at Damascus airport January 20, 2007 for talks with Syrian leaders and Palestinian militants.Abbas meeting with Hamas leader cancelled The Washington Times - Jan 20 7:38 PM
A meeting in Syria between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and the Hamas political leader was cancelled at the last minute Saturday.Crucial talks on forming unity government for Palestinians postponed Southeast Missourian - Jan 20 10:44 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria -- Crucial talks planned Saturday between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas' exiled leader on forming a unity government were postponed, a senior member of a Palestinian...Iraq Shi'ites reach political deal Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 21 3:03 PM
The political movement of Iraqi cleric and militia leader Moqtada al-Sadr said it would end a two-month boycott of parliament on Sunday, smoothing over a rift with its Shi'ite allies in the U.S.-backed government.Palestinian leaders say unity talks to continue Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 21 3:43 PM
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal failed to agree on a unity government on Sunday but said talks would continue and halting bloodshed between Palestinians was their priority.Venezuela's Chavez tells Washington "go to hell" Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 21 3:17 PM
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Sunday called the U.S. secretary of state "my little girl" and told Washington to "go to hell" after it questioned his plan to seek special powers to legislate by decree.Bush to defend Iraq policy, lay out domestic agenda AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 21 3:08 PM
US President George W. Bush will use his annual State of the Union speech Tuesday to defend his unpopular new strategy in Iraq as he lays out his priorities with just two years left in office.Abbas and Hamas rival hold talks, differences remain AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 21 2:18 PM
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas and exiled Hamas supremo Khaled Meshaal held long-awaited talks in Damascus but said afterwards that while they had narrowed their differences they had yet to reach accord on a government of national unity.Abbas in Syria for Hamas crisis talks Khaleej Times - Jan 20 4:11 AM
The moderate Abbas is expected to hold talks with President Bashar Al Assad during his trip and could also hold a highly-anticipated meeting with the exiled political supremo of Hamas, Khaled Meshaal.Rice flirts with new ideas in search for Mideast peace AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 21 2:30 PM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice embarks on a high-profile campaign to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace talks next month, but with no signs Washington is ready for a radical break with an approach that has proved fruitless for the past six years.Abbas in Syria for Hamas crisis talks TODAYonline - Jan 20 3:49 AM
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas, seen here on 18 January, was in Damascus for talks with Syrian leaders and Palestinian militants aimed at ending a deadly battle for power with the rival Hamas party.Musharraf embarks on visit to Arab states ArabicNews.com - Jan 20 10:21 PM
Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf today embarked on a four-day visit to five Middle East countries to discuss latest situation in the Middle East, staring at Saudi Arabia and visiting Egypt, Jordan, Syria and United Arab Emirate, saying "I consider Palestine as a core issue."Saudi and Pakistan leaders discuss Mideast AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 21 11:30 AM
Saudi King Abdullah held talks on the situation in the Middle East and in Iraq with visiting Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, the official SPA news agency said.Iran defiant on UN sanctions, plans war games AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 21 12:31 PM
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has vowed that Iran will never bow to UN resolutions over its nuclear programme, as the military prepared for war games that will include short-range missile tests.Abbas in Syria for talks The Hindu - Jan 20 12:08 PM
DUBAI: Amid a flurry of diplomatic activity, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has arrived in Damascus for crucial talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Khaled Meshaal, the chief of Hamas, a key Palestinian militant group. Upon his ...Abbas Meets Asad, His Meeting with Mashal Postponed Palestine Media Center - Jan 21 12:47 AM
Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, met on Saturday evening with the Syrian president, Bashar Asad in Damascus, but his meeting with Khalid Mashal, Hamas political bureau chief in Syria, was postponed.Abbas holds talks with Hamas rival to end crisis AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 21 10:29 AM
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas and exiled Hamas supremo Khaled Meshaal began talks in Damascus in a bid to end an often violent power struggle and form a government of national unity.Iran on the defensive: top US official AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 21 10:38 AM
The pressure exerted by the United States and the international community on Iran over its nuclear programme has put the Islamic republic on the defensive, a senior US official said.Peace Now Protest at PM Residence Israel National News - Jan 21 12:51 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Members of the Peace Now organization held a demonstration Sunday morning in front of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert s Jerusalem home. The protest was organized to pressure Olmert into opening negotiations with Syria over the disposition of the Golan Heights.EXCLUSIVE-Iraq seeks wanted Saddam's aides in Syria AlertNet - Jan 18 8:04 AM
Source: Reuters (Repeats to additional subscribers) By Khaled Yacoub Oweis DAMASCUS, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Iraq will ask Syria to hand over senior Saddam Hussein aides suspected of stealing millions of dollars and ... Rice warns firms Iran may face further sanctions Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 21 9:55 AM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said companies should beware of doing business with Iran and think about the possibility more sanctions will be imposed on it.