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Baker: Syria talks may help Israel 
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If the Bush administration opened a dialogue with Syria it could remove a major roadblock to Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking Hamas' refusal to recognize the Jewish state former Secretary of State James A. Baker III said Tuesday.White House like an 'ostrich' on Syria: Senator AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 11:02 AM
A US Senator accused the White House of pursuing a failed, "ostrich" like policy by failing to talk to Syria, just over a month after he defied top officials and met President Bashar al-Assad.Negroponte sees Iraq success without Iran, Syria Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 8:40 AM
A democratic Iraq can still emerge from sectarian violence, but the United States does not plan to open talks with Syria and Iran on stabilizing the country, President George W. Bush's pick for deputy secretary of state said on Tuesday.Influx of suicide bombers 'entering Iraq from Syria' Financial Times - Jan 30 6:20 PM
Dozens of al-Qaeda suicide bombers from countries such as Saudi Arabia and Sudan are crossing into Iraq from Syria every month, a senior US official said yesterday.Influx of suicide bombers entering Iraq from Syria Financial Times - Jan 30 2:18 PM
Dozens of al-Qaeda suicide bombers from countries such as Saudi Arabia and Sudan are crossing into Iraq from Syria every month, a senior US official said on Tuesday.Bush: Iran, Syria fomenting "chaos" in Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 29 2:28 PM
President George W. Bush accused Iran, Syria and Hezbollah on Monday of fomenting the latest violence in Lebanon in a bid to topple its government and said "those responsible for creating chaos must be called to account."Bush warns Iran, Syria, Hezbollah on Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 29 1:49 PM
US President George W. Bush deplored recent violence in Lebanon and warned that Iran, Syria and Hezbollah must be "called to account" for trying to destabilize that country.Bush Says Iran, Syria and Hezbollah Causing Chaos in Lebanon Bloomberg.com - Jan 29 11:34 PM
Jan. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Iran, Syria and the Shiite Muslim group Hezbollah must be ``called to account'' for creating chaos in Lebanon, President George W. Bush said, after riots last week in the capital, Beirut.Bush warns Iran, Syria, Hezbollah on Lebanon Pakistani Newspaper - Jan 30 2:04 PM
WASHINGTON, , Jan 30: US President George W Bush on Monday deplored recent violence in Lebanon and warned that Iran, Syria and Hezbollah must be "called to account" for trying to destabilize that country.Pick for deputy secretary of state warns Senate on Iran and Syria KTVO-TV Kirksville - Jan 30 10:42 AM
CAPITOL HILL Congress is being told that Syria and Iran are both working against America's interests in Iraq. That comes from John Negroponte, at the start of his confirmation hearing to become deputy secretary of state.Pick for deputy secretary of state warns Senate on Iran and Syria WANE-TV Fort Wayne - Jan 30 10:45 AM
CAPITOL HILL Congress is being told that Syria and Iran are both working against America's interests in Iraq. That comes from John Negroponte, at the start of his confirmation...France: Not The Time For Israel-Syria Talks India Daily - Jan 30 12:31 PM
France sees no reason to work towards a negotiated peace settlement between Syria and Israel because Syria continues to interfere in Lebanon, French Ambassador to the United States Jean-David Levitte said Jan. 30. Levitte also said French and U.S. views regarding Syria are very similar.Bush takes swipe at Iran, Syria, Hizbullah The Daily Star Lebannon - Jan 30 7:45 AM
President George W. Bush has accused Iran, Syria and Hizbullah of fomenting the latest violence in Lebanon in a bid to force its government to resign and said that "those responsible for creating chaos must be called to account."Bush's comments late Monday were his first on last week's sectarian clashes in Beirut.Adrift in Syria, Iraqi woman's dreams die Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 3:17 PM
For a while in postwar Iraq, life looked up for Ahlam al-Jibouri, who found a well-paid job working with the U.S. authorities after the 2003 invasion.Tajik leader seeks economic ties on visits to Egypt, Syria Khaleej Times - Jan 30 7:02 AM
MOSCOW - Tajikistan s President Emomali Rakhmonov will visit Egypt and Syria next week to discuss political, economic and security issues, an official in his office said Tuesday.Syria offers new incentives for investors Mena Report - Jan 30 1:59 AM
Despite American attempts to isolate Syria, new incentives recently offered by Syrian President Bashar Al Assad are attracting investors, including those from the UAE such as the Qudra Holding Company.France: Conditions Not Right for Talks With Syria Israel National News - Jan 30 7:23 AM
(IsraelNN.com) The French ambassador to the United States told reporters Tuesday that his country does not see any reason to work on negotiations for a settlement between Syria and Israel.Bush: Iran, Syria fomenting "chaos" in Lebanon IranMania.com - Jan 29 10:45 PM
LONDON, January 30 (IranMania) - US President George W Bush accused Iran, Syria and Hezbollah of fomenting the latest violence in Lebanon in a bid to topple its government and said "those responsible for creating chaos must be called to account", Reuters reported.Bush warns Iran, Syria, Hezbollah over Lebanon violence People's Daily - Jan 29 5:44 PM
U.S. President George W. Bush warned Iran, Syria and Hezbollah on Monday over recent violence in Lebanon and claimed they are working to destabilize Lebanon.Bush: Iran, Syria fomenting 'chaos' in Lebanon AlertNet - Jan 29 2:35 PM
Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - President George W. Bush accused Iran, Syria and Hezbollah on Monday of fomenting the latest violence in Lebanon in a bid to topple its government and said "those ... Bush warns Iran, Syria, Hezbollah on Lebanon Channel NewsAsia - Jan 29 2:01 PM
WASHINGTON : US President George W. Bush on Monday deplored recent violence in Lebanon and warned that Iran, Syria and Hezbollah must be "called to account" for trying to destabilise that country.Bush warns Iran, Syria, Hezbollah on Lebanon The Nation - Jan 29 1:53 PM
WASHINGTON - US President George W. Bush on Monday deplored recent violence in Lebanon and warned that Iran, Syria and Hezbollah must be "called to account" for trying to destabilize that country.Bush - Iran, Syria fomenting chaos in Lebanon Stuff - Jan 29 4:09 PM
WASHINGTON: President George W Bush accused Iran, Syria and Hezbollah of fomenting the latest violence in Lebanon in a bid to topple its government and said "those responsible for creating chaos must be called to account".Syria bids to lure foreign investors AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 28 11:48 AM
Syria is offering incentives to attract foreign investors under a new law, at a time when Washington is trying to isolate the country, officials said.Could Syria Hold New Solution To Iraq? KDKA Pittsburgh - 2 hours, 29 minutes ago
The midnight bus delivers another load of war-weary Iraqis into Damascus. After an 18-hour ride, they've just joined one million Iraqis already there, seeking a haven from the violence at home, CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.Iraq exodus- Adrift in Syria, Iraqi woman's dreams die AlertNet - Jan 30 3:21 PM
Source: Reuters By Khaled Yacoub Oweis DAMASCUS, Jan 31 (Reuters) - For a while in postwar Iraq, life looked up for Ahlam al-Jibouri, who found a well-paid job working with the U.S. authorities after the ... Iran and Syria blamed for Palestinian war The Washington Times - Jan 28 11:11 PM
Palestinian Authority officials accuse Iran and Syria of pushing the Palestinians toward a civil war, with Hamas taking orders from Tehran and Damascus.Emerald Reviews Ops in Colombia, Syria Rigzone - Jan 30 8:06 AM
Three new exploration and production contracts, Maranta, Ombu and Helen, have been added to Emerald's exploration portfolio.Coax Syria away from Hezbollah The Ann Arbor News - Jan 30 8:14 AM
It is good that international donors have pledged $7.6 billion to help rebuild Lebanon after last summer's devastating Israeli airstrikes. The democratically elected government of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora needs all the help it can get.PA Blames Iran and Syria for Civil War Israel National News - Jan 29 1:23 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Palestinian Authority (PA) Chairman Mahmoud Abbas has accused Iran and Syria as being behind the civil war raging in Gaza. The leader of the Fatah faction charged that Hamas takes orders from the two countries, which have helped arm the Hamas militia and given millions of dollars to Hamas leaders.Syria bus crash kills 26, 6 children AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Jan 28 11:01 AM
Six children were among 26 people killed when a speeding bus collided head-on with a truck in Syria, a government newspaper reported.Mark Weisbrot and Robert Naiman: Iran Becoming the New Litmus Test of "Anti-War" Candidates HuffingtonPost - Jan 30 9:33 AM
When the Iraq Study Group report was released in December, much of the focus was on its recommendations regarding the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. But it may turn out that the group's unanimous, bipartisan recommendation to negotiate with Iran and Syria will be the greater threat to the Bush Administration's plans for the Middle East. [Republican Representative Ron Paul has introduced a ...New Group Promotes Peace with Syria Israel National News - Jan 28 7:23 PM
(IsraelNN.com) A new group called the Forum for Peace Initiatives with Syria had its inaugural meeting Sunday. The purpose of the gathering was to draw attention to voices which are agitating for peace negotiations with Syria.Negroponte sees Iraq success without Iran IranMania.com - 58 minutes ago
LONDON, January 31 (IranMania) - A democratic Iraq can still emerge from sectarian violence, but the United States does not plan to open talks with Syria and Iran on stabilizing the country, President George W Bush's pick for deputy secretary of state said, Reuters reported.26 people, including 6 children, killed in road accident in Syria CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Jan 28 8:45 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Six children were among 26 people killed when a speeding bus collided head-on with a truck in Syria, the government newspaper Al-Baath reported Sunday.Syria bus mishap kills 26 NDTV - Jan 28 10:24 AM
Six children were among 26 people killed when a speeding bus collided head-on with a truck in Syria, a government newspaper reported on Sunday.Arlo Guthrie to perform in Lancaster Town Online - 56 minutes ago
LANCASTER Jean Syria and Denise Hurley of the Lancaster Coffeehouse have brought their fair share of up-and-coming artists to Lancaster. This August, they re bringing a legend.Syria bid to woo investors Gulf Daily News - Jan 28 3:06 PM
DAMASCUS: Syria is offering incentives to attract foreign investors under a new law, at a time when Washington is trying to isolate the country, officials said yesterday.Bush warns Iran, Syria over destabilizing region Japan Today - Jan 29 2:27 PM
WASHINGTON U.S. President George W Bush said Monday that the United States "will respond firmly" if Tehran escalates its military actions in Iraq and threatens American forces or Iraqi citizens.Iran, Syria discuss bilateral ties, regional issues Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 28 2:17 AM
Iran - Syria - Meet Iran and Syria here Sunday discussed latest developments in the region as well as avenues for bolstering bilateral relations. Iranian Ambassador to Damascus Mohammad-Hassan Akhtari and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad held a meeting today.U.N. says 700 Palestinians stranded at Iraq border AlertNet - Jan 30 3:51 AM
Source: Reuters GENEVA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Some 700 Palestinians are stranded at the Iraq-Syria border, living in inhumane conditions in no-man's land after fleeing violence in Iraq, the United Nations refugee agency ... Senators warn against war with Iran AP via Yahoo! News - 19 minutes ago
Republican and Democratic senators warned Tuesday against a drift toward war with an emboldened Iran and suggested the Bush administration was missing a chance to engage its longtime adversary in potentially helpful talks over next-door Iraq.Crucial days ahead in Iraq - Push to smoke out insurgents looms, but what roles will Iran, Syria play? Times-Reporter - Jan 29 9:37 AM
DAVOS, Switzerland Iraq s leaders are facing an acid test in coming weeks as the Iraqi and U.S. military launch their new security program to flush out militants and death squads district by district.Iran ambassador confers with Syrian foreign minister Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 30 5:17 AM
Iran - Syria - Lebanon Iranian ambassador to Damascus Mohammad Hasan Akhtari on Tuesday held talks with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem on the latest developments in the Middle East specifically in Lebanon.U.S. Must Cease Exporting Terror Suspects University of Connecticut Daily Campus - Jan 30 7:21 AM
Maher Arar is not a household name in the United States, although it should be. Arar is a Canadian citizen who moved from Syria when he was 17. He had a nightmare return to Syria courtesy of the American government last year. While changing flights in New York City in 2002, Arar was arrested for suspected involvement with al-Qaeda.SYRIAN OFFICIAL EXPRESSES PLEASURE OVER IRANIAN INVESTMENT Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Jan 29 10:24 PM
Middle East Syrian Deputy Prime Minister in Economic Affairs Abdullah al-Dardari has expressed pleasure over Iranian wide investment in Syria.Syrian Official Expresses Pleasure Over Iranian Investment Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Jan 29 10:24 PM
Syrian Deputy Prime Minister in Economic Affairs Abdullah al-Dardari has expressed pleasure over Iranian wide investment in Syria.Bush nominee: New actions needed in Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 29 minutes ago
It may be time to "redefine the goals" for Iraq, the admiral President Bush picked to lead U.S. forces in the Middle East told Congress on Tuesday as lawmakers of both parties maneuvered for leverage against Bush's proposed troop buildup.The writing's on the wall for Iran Asia Times - Jan 30 3:01 AM
Rejecting the notion that the United States was planning to attack Iran and Syria, White House spokesman Tony Snow called it a myth or an "urban legend".Fatah Blames Iran, Syria for Palestinian Violence Crosswalk.com - Jan 29 3:02 AM
Jerusalem (CNSNews.com) - Egypt and Saudi Arabia offered to mediate a truce between rival Palestinian factions, which were fighting each other for a fifth straight day on Monday.Lavrov: ME peace not possible without Iran, Syria ArabicNews.com - Jan 27 10:05 PM
Stable peace cannot be achieved in the Middle East without the settlement of all the three conflicts there -- between Lebanon and Israel, between Syria and Israel and between Palestine and Israel, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told journalists today.Lebanon Crisis Fails Mediation, Plays into Israeli Hands Middle East Online - Jan 30 1:24 AM
The Israeli factor is the major raison d etre for the Syrian defensive influence in Lebanon. Syria s national security cannot tolerate a military threat from Lebanon, be it Israeli, French or American, some thirty kilometers away from the country s heartland, says Nicola Nasser .Russia, Syria urge Hamas to agree to national unity govt - Lavrov Interfax - Jan 29 4:19 AM
"We are actively assisting in the formation of a government of national unity. Provided no one hinders the efforts of the two political groups [Hamas and Fatah], they would be able to reach an agreement soon," the minister said.Iraqis fleeing conflict flood over borders Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 3:23 PM
Violence in Iraq and instability in Lebanon are driving hundreds of thousands of people abroad in an upheaval not matched in the Middle East since the exodus of Palestinian refugees when Israel was created in 1948.U.S. under pressure to stop saying no Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 3:14 PM
Millions of Iraqi refugees fleeing violence and sectarian cleansing after the U.S.-led invasion four years ago are finding it nearly impossible to get safe harbor in America, including those who risked their lives helping President George W. Bush's war effort.Iran will not go unchallenged in Iraq: US AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 3:14 PM
The United States cannot allow Iran to back Shiite militants in Iraq with impunity, President George W. Bush's nominee to become the second-ranked US diplomat warned.Lebanon PM welcomes Hezbollah call for settlement AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 11:31 AM
Prime Minister Fuad Siniora welcomed a call from opposition Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah not to allow Lebanon's political crisis to slide into armed conflict.New Organization to Push for Talks With Syria Israel National News - Jan 27 10:08 PM
(IsraelNN.com) A new organization is expected to make its debut Sunday night in Tel Aviv. The group, which is calling itself The National Movement for Peace with Syria has defined its goal as pressuring the government to negotiate with Syria.Negroponte says Iran cannot go unchallenged in Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 1:36 PM
Iran's support for anti-U.S. extremists in Iraq should not go unchallenged, despite U.S. hopes of avoiding confrontation with Tehran, President George W. Bush's pick for deputy secretary of state said on Tuesday.'Time is short' in Iraq, commander nominee says CNN.com - Jan 30 1:46 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Stabilizing Iraq will require "new and different actions" to improve security and political reconciliation, the Navy admiral poised to lead American forces in the Middle East said Tuesday.Canada compensates man U.S. deported to Syria CNN.com - Jan 26 2:24 PM
OTTAWA, Canada (AP) -- Canada's prime minister apologized to Maher Arar on Friday and announced the government would compensate him C$10.5 million (US$8.9 million) for its role in his deportation from the U.S. to Syria, where he was tortured while held in prison for nearly a year.Russia urges Iran, Syria input on peace The Washington Times - Jan 27 10:41 AM
Russia's foreign minister said Saturday Iran and Syria should have input into the resolution of all three Middle East conflicts involving Israel.US 'reluctant' to hold direct talks with Iran: top US official AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 12:22 PM
The US is "reluctant" to hold direct talks with Iran until there is progress in the dispute over Tehran's nuclear program, John Negroponte, the incoming number two US diplomat, said.The New, New Middle East The Weekly Standard via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 10:37 AM
JerusalemISRAEL, says Tel Aviv University historian Paul Liptz, now has more "friends among [its ] enemies than ever before," including some "who don't necessarily want to talk to us.MEMO TO REPUBLICANS: SHUT UP, SHUT UP, SHUT UP! Ted Rall via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 12:00 PM
Iraq Fiasco Exposes Faith-Based ReasoningCanada to pay Arar $10.5 million for Syria ordeal Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 26 12:50 PM
Canada apologized on Friday to software engineer Maher Arar, who was deported to Syria by U.S. agents after Canadian police mistakenly labeled him an Islamic extremist, and paid him C$10.5 million ($8.9 million) in compensation.Joseph A. Palermo: Judith Miller and the Bloodbath in Iraq HuffingtonPost - 1 hour, 27 minutes ago
When Judith Miller appears on our TV screens milking her latest fifteen minutes of fame because she's a star witness in the Scooter Libby trial, we should be reminded that she, perhaps more than any other member of the press, greased the propaganda wheels in the lead up to the Iraq invasion. In their infamous September 8, 2002, above the fold, front-page story in the New York Times, "U.S. ...Canada offers $8.9 million, apology to torture victim / Man wrongly IDd as extremist was sent to U.S., then Syria San Francisco Chronicle - Jan 27 3:51 AM
The prime minister of Canada apologized and offered $8.9 million in compensation Friday to Maher Arar, a Canadian software engineer who was mistakenly deported by U.S. officials to Syria in 2002 where he was imprisoned and tortured for a year. After... Bush warns Hezbollah on Lebanon News Interactive - Jan 29 2:39 PM
US President George W. Bush today deplored recent violence in Lebanon and warned that Iran, Syria and Hezbollah must be "called to account" for trying to destabilise that country.Admiral Calls for ?New? Approach in Iraq New York Times - Jan 30 9:43 AM
Adm. William J. Fallon also warned about Iran?s ?support? for terrorism beyond its borders.Bush warns Hezbollah on Lebanon The Australian - Jan 29 2:33 PM
"While Lebanon's friends seek to help the Lebanese government build a free, sovereign, and prosperous country, Syria, Iran and Hezbollah are working to destabilise Lebanese society," Mr Bush said.Surge here first International Herald Tribune - Jan 30 8:46 AM
If the open sore of a Palestinian state could be finally healed, it would remove the greatest emotional issue in the Middle East, and do much to undercut Iranian influence in the Arab lands. (H.D.S. Greenway's column appears regularly in The Boston Globe.)Russia says Hamas to recognize earlier accords with Israel People's Daily - Jan 29 4:29 PM
The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) is ready to recognize earlier accords with Israel thanks to the joint effort of Russia and Syria, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday.Hezbollah leader Nasrallah attacks Bush Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 5:08 AM
Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah accused President Bush on Tuesday of creating chaos in Lebanon, rejecting his charge that the militant group and its allies were causing the violence.Bush Says Warnings to Iran Aren't a Threat of Military Action Bloomberg.com - Jan 30 6:06 PM
Jan. 30 (Bloomberg) -- President George W. Bush said his warnings to Iran about its involvement in Iraq have no hidden message and no hint of a threat to invade the Islamic Republic.Canada compensates engineer for role in deportation to Syria San Jose Mercury News - Jan 27 3:26 AM
Canada's prime minister apologized Friday and offered $8.9 million in compensation to Maher Arar, a Canadian software engineer who was deported by U.S. officials in 2002 to Syria, where he was imprisoned and tortured for a year.Nasrallah vows Lebanon will be graveyard for invaders AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 4:52 AM
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah has vowed at a massive Shiite rally to defeat what he said were US-Israeli plots to provoke civil war in Lebanon, warning that the nation would be the "cemetery of invaders."Saudi working to put out Mideast fires AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 5:19 AM
A Saudi offer to broker a deal between warring Palestinian factions is the latest move to contain what King Abdullah has termed an explosive situation in the Arab world.James Baker on Iraq Troop Surge: 'Give It a Chance' Fox News - Jan 30 2:55 PM
Co-chairman of Iraq Study Group endorses President Bush's troop surge in Iraq, urging the Senate to 'give it a chance' to work and suggesting they are sending mixed message by confirming Gen. Petraeus to lead forces while opposing any new deployments.Report: Canada to apologize, pay man detained in Syria CNN.com - Jan 26 6:44 AM
OTTAWA, Canada (Reuters) -- Canada on Friday will apologize formally to software engineer Maher Arar, who was deported to Syria by U.S. agents after Canadian police mistakenly labeled him an Islamic extremist, and pay him $8.5 million in compensation, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. said.US Sanctions On Russian Arms Exporters Unlawful by Staff Writers Moscow (RIA Novosti) Jan 30, 2007 Space War - Jan 30 6:17 PM
A senior Russian security official dismissed Tuesday Washington's allegations that Russian arms exporters are in breach of international regulations, and described as unlawful the sanctions introduced against them for weapons sales to Iran. Earlier this month, the U.S. imposed new sanctions on the Russian government's official arms dealer Rosoboronexport and on two other companies for the sale of ...Bombs kill 29 in Iraq during Ashoura AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 4:02 AM
At least 29 people were killed and nearly 100 wounded Tuesday in attacks against Shiites in two cities near the Iranian border, including a bomb targeting members of the Islamic sect as they performed rituals on the Shiite calendar's holiest day.Nelson: We must pursue diplomacy in Iraq Miami Herald - 1 hour, 15 minutes ago
Sen. Bill Nelson, who was criticized by the White House for meeting with Syrian President Bashar Assad, delivered a critique of his own Tuesday, saying the Bush administration resembles an ''ostrich'' when it comes to foreign diplomacy.US Reluctant To Hold Direct Talks With Iran by Staff Writers Washington (AFP) Jan 30, 2007 Space War - Jan 30 6:19 PM
The US is "reluctant" to hold direct talks with Iran until there is progress in the dispute over Tehran's nuclear program, John Negroponte, the incoming number two US diplomat, said Tuesday.Iran Will Not Go Unchallenged In Iraq Says US by Staff Writers Washington (AFP) Jan 30, 2007 Space War - Jan 30 6:18 PM
The United States cannot allow Iran to back Shiite militants in Iraq with impunity, President George W. Bush's nominee to become the second-ranked US diplomat warned Tuesday.Iran and Saudi Arabia mediating in Lebanon crisis International Herald Tribune - Jan 30 5:47 AM
In an unusual collaboration that could complicate American policy in the region, Iran and Saudi Arabia have been seeking to end Lebanon's violent political crisis.Palestinian truce takes hold in Gaza AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 3:17 AM
A truce agreement has taken hold in the Gaza Strip after rival Palestinian factions agreed to end gunbattles that killed 34 people in four days.Hezbollah crowd marks Ashura in Beirut suburb Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 1:41 AM
Tens of thousands of Shi'ite Muslim Lebanese, chanting "Death to America, death to Israel," marched in Hezbollah's Beirut stronghold on Tuesday to mark the climax of the annual Ashura religious ceremony.U.S. Marine killed in fighting in Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 29 11:07 PM
A U.S. Marine was killed in fighting in Anbar province, an insurgent stronghold west of Baghdad, the military said Tuesday.Sen. Nelson's prepared remarks on Iraq War Miami Herald - 1 hour, 16 minutes ago
Florida Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson's remarks to the Council on Foreign Relations (as prepared for delivery today): These are difficult and turbulent times; and, as each of you keenly is aware, we face challenges in the conduct of our foreign affairs that do not lend themselves to simple or easy solutions.Bombs kill 25 in Iraq during Ashoura AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 2:20 AM
At least 13 people were killed Tuesday after a bomb left in a garbage can struck Shiites during ceremonies marking Ashoura in a town near the Iranian border, police said. At least 39 were wounded.Shiites celebrate major holiday in Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 1:15 AM
Iraqi Shiites celebrated Tuesday the culmination of Ashoura, a major religious festival, a day after authorities said they killed the leader of a heavily armed cult of messianic Shiites intent on targeting pilgrims.Up Next: Weekdays CBS News - Jan 30 11:10 AM
Watch the CBS Evening News with Bob Schieffer . See a preview in Real Video .Hobson: Time to plan U.S. transition in Iraq Dayton Daily News - 42 minutes ago
Just back from Iraq, U.S. Rep. Dave Hobson, R-Springfield, said Tuesday that the Iraqi prime minister should be held to his claim that Iraqi troops could begin to relieve U.S. combat troops within six months.The Inside Scoop CBS News - Jan 30 11:18 AM
Get The Inside Scoop on what's happening at CBS News . Duke in the News: Jan. 29, 2007 Duke University - Jan 29 12:43 PM
CONGRESS - SEEING RED OVER GRAY AREAS National Journal, Jan. 27 -- Duke law professor Christopher Schroeder says that Congress could constitutionally limit troop levels, block invasions of Iran and Syria, or set time limits or conditions on funding various aspects of the war in Iraq. ...39 Killed In Iraq On Shiite Holy Day CBS News - Jan 30 11:30 AM
Nearly 40 people have been killed in Iraq in bomb and shooting attacks targeting Shiites on the holiest day on the Muslim sect's calendar. The casualty total also rose for the U.S., with the deaths of two more GIs.US chief seeks new tack on Iraq BBC News - Jan 30 9:02 AM
President Bush's choice for chief of US forces in the Middle East urges a "new and different" approach in Iraq.Maher Arar Metro Times Detroit - 39 minutes ago
, a Syrian-born Canadian, was traveling through New York's JFK Airport in 2002 on his way home to Toronto when he was detained by U.S. authorities acting on information provided by the Canadian government. The Mounties said Arar was an Islamic extremist with suspected ties to terrorist networks.Expenditures on advertising on the rise in Arab markets Mena Report - Jan 29 8:13 AM
A recent financial study by the Pan Arab Research Center (PARC) revealed that expenditures on advertising in Gulf countries as well as those of the Arab Mashreq (Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Oman) rose by a staggering 21 percent in 2006.