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Iraq Restricts Air, Land Passages to Syria, Iran 
Washington Post - Jan 31 8:57 PM
BAGHDAD, Jan. 31 -- Iraq indefinitely halted all flights to and from Syria and closed a border crossing with Iran as the government prepares for a security crackdown, a parliament member and an airport official said Wednesday, the Associated Press reported. Iraq Invites Syria, Iran For Talks CBS News - Feb 01 4:30 AM
Iraq has invited officials from Syria and Iran, among other neighboring countries, to talks in the war-torn country on how to bring the spiraling sectarian violence under control, putting the U.S. in an increasingly difficult position.Iraq halts flights to and from Syria AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 31 2:35 PM
Iraq indefinitely halted all flights to and from Syria and closed a border crossing with Iran as the government prepares for a new security crackdown aimed at crushing violence in the capital and surrounding regions, a member of parliament and an airport official said Wednesday.Iraq stops flights with Syria as at least 70 killed in violence The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 01 1:24 PM
Iraq has halted all flights to and from Syria and closed a border crossing with Iran in preparation for a security crackdown aimed at crushing violence in Baghdad, as at least 70 people died in attacks across the country Thursday.Iraq halts Syria flights, closes Iran border Boston Globe - Feb 01 1:30 AM
BAGHDAD -- Iraq indefinitely halted all flights to and from Syria and closed a border crossing with Iran as the government prepares for a new security crackdown aimed at crushing violence in the capital and surrounding regions, a member of parliament and an airport official said yesterday.Iraq halts all flights to, from Syria The Columbus Dispatch - Feb 01 5:46 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq Iraq indefinitely suspended all flights to and from Syria and closed a border crossing with Iran as the government prepares for a new security crackdown aimed at crushing violence in the capital and surrounding regions, a member of parliament and an airport official said yesterday.Ex-diplomat spills beans on three-year secret talks between Syria and Israel Gulf News - Feb 01 12:55 PM
Occupied Jerusalem: A retired Israeli diplomat went public on Wednesday about secret talks between Israel and Syria, describing how negotiators met in a luxury Swiss hotel and dodged the media for three years.Iraq halts air link with Syria Seattle Times - Feb 01 12:34 AM
Iraq indefinitely halted all flights to and from Syria and closed a border crossing with Iran as the government prepares for a new security...Iraq stops flights to Syria in preparation for new security plan Sun-Sentinel - Feb 01 12:14 AM
Iraq indefinitely halted all flights to and from Syria and closed a border crossing with Iran as the government prepares for a new security crackdown aimed at crushing violence in the capital and surrounding regions, a member of the parliament and an airport official said.My secret talks with Syria, by Israeli envoy Daily Telegraph - Jan 31 10:48 PM
A retired Israeli diplomat went public yesterday about secret talks between Israel and one of its most implacable enemies, Syria, describing how negotiators met in a luxury Swiss hotel and dodged the media for three years.Officials: Iraq imposes new travel restrictions with Syria and Iran WSTM-TV NBC 3 - Feb 01 5:17 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq Iraq has put an end to all flights to and from Syria and closed a major border crossing with Iran.Iraq stops flights to Syria in preparation for new security plan Southeast Missourian - Jan 31 10:36 PM
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iraq indefinitely halted all flights to and from Syria and closed a border crossing with Iran as the government prepares for a new security crackdown aimed at crushing violence in...Baker: Syria talks may help Israel AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 7:17 PM
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.Iraq stops all flights to and from Syria WZZM 13 Grand Rapids - Jan 31 7:55 PM
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Iraq has put an end to all flights to and from Syria and closed a major border crossing with Iran.Iraq Cancels Flights to Syria, Closes Border Crossing with Iran The New York Sun - Jan 31 6:01 PM
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Iraq indefinitely halted all flights to and from Syria and closed a border crossing with Iran as the government prepares for a new security crackdown aimed at crushing violence in the capital and surrounding regions, a member of parliament and an airport official said Wednesday. The airport official said flights to and from Syria would be canceled for at least two weeks and ...Officials: Iraq imposes new travel restrictions with Syria and Iran WTOL 11 Toledo - Jan 31 5:41 PM
BAGHDAD, Iraq Iraq has put an end to all flights to and from Syria and closed a major border crossing with Iran. A member of parliament and an airport official say the...Clinton wants talks with Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
Presidential contender Hillary Rodham Clinton said on Thursday the United States should talk with Iran, Syria, Hamas and Hezbollah as she outlined a plan for the Middle East that left open the possibility of military action against Tehran.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.Nelson: Include Syria in talks Sun-Sentinel - Jan 31 6:12 AM
WASHINGTON · While Congress prepares to assert more influence over U.S. policy in the Middle East, Florida Sen. Bill Nelson on Tuesday called for aggressive diplomacy to engage Syria and possibly Iran to stabilize war-torn Iraq.South Africa: Syria, an Important Player in Resolving Mid East Conflict - Pahad AllAfrica.com - Jan 31 8:08 AM
Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Aziz Pahad says Syria continues to be an important player in reaching a solution to conflicts in the Middle East.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.SYRIA KEY TO PEACE - BAKER New York Post - Jan 31 2:26 AM
WASHINGTON - 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 Baker said yesterday...Gulfsands signs Syria rig deal ShareCast via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance - Jan 31 2:05 AM
Gulfsands Petroleum continued to slip today as news that the oil and gas explorer has secured a rig for drilling the next exploration well on Block 26, Syria mid-February failed to impress.Syria: FM To Turkey For High-Level Talks India Daily - Jan 31 8:24 AM
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem arrived in Ankara, Turkey on Jan. 31 for high-level talks with Turkish officials regarding Iraq. Moualem carried a message from Syrian President Bashar al Assad to Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, and will also discuss with them issues of common concern to both Syria and Turkey.Syria calls for SA help in Middle East Mail and Guardian - Jan 31 5:50 AM
Syria is hoping that South Africa can help it with key problems in the Middle East, its Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Faisal Mikdad, said on Wednesday.Syrian TV Is Key Weapon In Propaganda War CBS News - Feb 01 5:30 PM
The heavy fighting may be going on inside Iraq, but Syria has become a major front in the propaganda war ? and as CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from Damascus, the weapon of choice is television.Syria calls on SA for help News 24 South Africa - Jan 31 6:11 AM
Syria's vice minister of foreign affairs is in South Africa to deliver a letter to President Thabo Mbeki highlighting Middle East problems.Neighboring nations invited to Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 01 3:11 AM
Iraq invited officials from Iran, Syria and other neighboring nations to Baghdad next month to discuss the security situation in the country, a government official said Thursday.Iran Seeking Longer-Range Strike Force by Staff Writers London (AFP) Feb 1, 2007 Space War - 2 hours, 26 minutes ago
Iran is working to increase the strike range of its air force to deliver "more powerful strategic weapons systems," including through cooperation with Syria, Jane's Defence Weekly reported Thursday.World Scene The Washington Times - 35 minutes ago
IRAQ Syria flights halted; Iran border closed BAGHDAD -- Iraq indefinitely halted all flights to and from Syria and closed a border crossing with Iran as the government prepares for a security crackdown aimed at crushing violence in the capital and surrounding regions, a member of parliament and an airport official said yesterday.Iran-Syria-Na'ssan Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 01 6:11 PM
Tehran - IRNA, Feb 2 -- Syrian Minister of culture Ryadh Na'ssan-Agha, invited by his Iranian counterpart Mohammad- Hassan Saffar -Harandi to visit Iran, arrived in Tehran on Thursday evening.(AFX UK Focus) 2007-01-31 09:56 GMT: Emerald Energy sees drilling at third exploratory well in Syria starting mid-Feb Interactive Investor - Jan 31 2:09 AM
LONDON (AFX) - Emerald Energy PLC said it expects drilling of the third exploratory well at its 50 pct-owned Block 26 prospect in Syria to begin by mid-February, with about 100 days required to drill and evaluate the well.Could Syria Hold New Solution To Iraq? WCBS-TV New York - Jan 30 7:16 PM
With its network of political contacts in the region, Syria is in a good position to initiate contacts with all the militias in Iraq. Elizabeth Palmer has an exclusive interview with Syria's vice president, who says his country wants to help.(AFX UK Focus) 2007-01-31 08:36 GMT: UK smallcap opening - Gulfsands adrift as Syria update fails to support Interactive Investor - Jan 31 1:10 AM
LONDON (AFX) - An update on the Syria operations failed to support Gulfsands Petroleum, 7 pence adrift at 101.Influx of suicide bombers 'entering Iraq from Syria' Financial Times - Jan 30 6:27 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.UK smallcap opening - Gulfsands adrift as Syria update fails to support Sharewatch - Jan 31 12:30 AM
The oil & gas production, exploration and development company has executed a formal contract for a drilling rig to be used for drilling the next exploration well on Block 26, Syria in February 2007.Clinton wants talks with Iran Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - 1 hour, 32 minutes ago
U.S. presidential contender Hillary Rodham Clinton said on Thursday the United States should talk with Iran, Syria, Hamas and Hezbollah as she outlined a plan for the Middle East that left open the possibility of military action against Tehran.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.Presidential hopeful Clinton wants talks with Iran AlertNet - 1 hour, 28 minutes ago
Source: Reuters By Michelle Nichols NEW YORK, Feb 1 (Reuters) - U.S. presidential contender Hillary Rodham Clinton said on Thursday the United States should talk with Iran, Syria, Hamas and Hezbollah as she ... 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 11:27 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.Kissinger, Albright press for talks with Syria, Iran Calcutta News - Jan 31 11:36 PM
Two former U.S. secretaries of state say the United States should step up diplomacy in the Middle East as a way to bring stability to Iraq.Bush warns Iran, Syria, Hezbollah on Lebanon Pakistani Newspaper - Jan 30 2:11 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 WTOL 11 Toledo - 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...Pick for deputy secretary of state warns Senate on Iran and Syria KPLC - Jan 30 10:44 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.France: Not The Time For Israel-Syria Talks India Daily - Jan 30 12:25 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.NWOG Announces Possible Joint Venture SYS-CON Media - Feb 01 2:16 PM
North West Oil Group (PINKSHEETS: NWOG) (FRANKFURT: CXIA) (NWOG) has entered into negotiationswith a Russian oil company to participate as a shareholderin the construction of a petrochemical complex at Deir EzZor, Syria. The completion of successful negotiationsvis-à-vis the Syrian project would open the door to futurecollaborations between the two companies. The negotiationsare informal and no ...Moscow 'seeks guarantees' on Hariri court The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 01 1:25 PM
Moscow on Thursday was reportedly making intensive efforts with Syria, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Western states to find a way forward for the international tribunal that would try suspects in the 2005 assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri and related crimes.The local daily As-Safir, citing Arab diplomatic sources, said.Bush takes swipe at Iran, Syria, Hizbullah The Daily Star Lebannon - Jan 30 7:39 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.Turkey, Syria call for Iraq's territorial integrity, unity People's Daily - Jan 31 5:14 PM
Visiting Syrian foreign minister on Wednesday called for Iraq's territorial integrity and Iraqi people's unity, sovereignty and independence, Turkey's semi-official Anatolia news agency reported.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 7:05 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 denies blocking Iraqi aircraft from landing People's Daily - Jan 31 5:14 PM
The Syrian Ministry of Transport on Wednesday denied reports that it was blocking Iraqi aircraft from landing in its airports, the official SANA news agency reported.Iraq invites neighbors to conference on security Ashland Daily Tidings - Feb 01 1:13 PM
BAGHDAD, Iraq Iraq has invited neighboring countries, including U.S. rivals Iran and Syria, to a meeting on security next month in Baghdad, the Foreign Ministry said Thursday, while bombings and mortar attacks tore through Shiite and Sunni neighborhoods in the capital, killing at least 17 people.Eleven killed in Baghdad attacks Middle East Online - Feb 01 7:42 AM
US soldier killed in Abar as Iraq shows video of slain cult leader, Iraqi refugees protest new Syria stay limits.Syria offers new incentives for investors Mena Report - Jan 30 2:08 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.Former US Secretaries of State Call for Diplomacy on Iraq Payvand Iran News - Feb 01 8:12 AM
In testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, former Secretaries of State Henry Kissinger and Madeleine Albright urged the administration to engage Iraq's neighbors, including Iran and Syria. -VOAIRAQ: More Palestinians flee Baghdad IRIN - Feb 01 7:57 AM
BAGHDAD, 1 Feb 2007 (IRIN) - The number of Palestinians stranded at the Iraq-Syria border has risen to 700 as more refugees flee the escalating violence in Baghdad, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said on Wednesday.Shiite FOX 10 Phoenix - Feb 01 4:41 AM
Iraq has invited neighboring countries, including U.S. rivals Iran and Syria, to attend a meeting on security next month in Baghdad, the foreign ministry said Thursday, while bombings and mortar attacks tore through and Sunni neighborhoods in the capital, killing at least 17 people.France: Conditions Not Right for Talks With Syria Israel National News - Jan 30 7:19 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.Iraqi exodus: In London, on long-term lease Middle East Online - Feb 01 4:57 AM
Up to 2 million Iraqis fled abroad, most to Syria, Jordan as 1.7 million are displaced inside country.Bush - Iran, Syria fomenting chaos in Lebanon Stuff - Jan 29 4:04 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".Bush: Iran, Syria fomenting "chaos" in Lebanon IranMania.com - Jan 29 10:32 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.Hamas activists acquitted of major charges in U.S. CNN.com - Feb 01 5:21 PM
CHICAGO, Illinois (AP) -- Two men accused of furnishing money and fresh recruits to the militant Palestinian group Hamas were acquitted Thursday of racketeering but convicted on lesser charges.NWOG Announces Possible Joint Venture [Press Release] Market Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Feb 01 10:21 AM
North West Oil Group has entered into negotiations with a Russian oil company to participate as a shareholder in the construction of a petrochemical complex at Deir Ez Zor, Syria. The completion of successful negotiations vis-à-vis the Syrian project would open the door to future collaborations between the two companies.U.S. jury acquits two men of Hamas conspiracy Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 01 3:22 PM
A U.S. jury found two Palestinian-born men not guilty on Thursday of carrying out what prosecutors said was a 15-year conspiracy to illegally finance Hamas terrorist activities in Israel.Bush warns Iran, Syria, Hezbollah over Lebanon violence People's Daily - Jan 29 5:42 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.Report: Planning for Failure in Iraq Time Magazine - Feb 01 3:18 PM
A new think-tank study urges the Bush Administration to begin planning for containing the fallout from a complete collapse in Iraq Bush: Iran, Syria fomenting 'chaos' in Lebanon AlertNet - Jan 29 2:33 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 ... Attacks, Bombings Kill 62 Across Iraq Time Magazine - Feb 01 11:03 AM
Bush warns Iran, Syria, Hezbollah on Lebanon Channel NewsAsia - Jan 29 1:52 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 1:57 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.Attacks, Bombings Kill 27 Across Iraq Time Magazine - Feb 01 10:18 AM
Report: 81 journalists killed in 2006 AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 01 12:18 PM
The number of journalists killed or jailed worldwide has reached its highest level in a decade, with arrests rising as governments seek to control the Internet, an advocacy group said Thursday.Attacks, bombings kill 62 across Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 01 9:18 AM
Two suicide bombers blew themselves up Thursday in a crowded outdoor market in a Shiite city south of Baghdad, killing 45 people and wounding 150, police said.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.Attacks, bombings kill 27 across Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 01 8:36 AM
Two suicide bombers blew themselves up Thursday in a crowded outdoor market in a Shiite city south of Baghdad, killing 10 people and wounding 15, police said. The attackers strolled into the Maktabat outdoor market in the center of Hillah, 60 miles south of Baghdad, about 6 p.m. as shoppers were buying food for their evening meals. Police thought one of the men appeared suspicious and stopped ...Suicide bombers kill 45 in Iraqi market AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 01 10:00 AM
Two suicide bombers blew themselves up Thursday in a crowded outdoor market in a Shiite city south of Baghdad, killing 45 people and wounding 150, police said, the latest in a series of insurgent attacks against the majority sect during the Islamic holy month of Muharram.Iran's Persepolis to hire Syrian Shabo IranMania.com - Jan 31 8:50 PM
LONDON, February 1 (IranMania) - Popular football club Persepolis will hire Syria s national player Ziyad Shabo for three months, MNA reported. Syrian club Al Jaish s 27-year-old striker arrived in Tehran on Wednesday to sign the contract.US, Russia hold high-level talks amid rise in bilateral tensions AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 01 10:00 AM
The US and Russia hold high-level talks this week amid a spike in tensions between the former Cold War adversaries over issues ranging from Iran and Iraq to missile defenses and human rights concerns under President Vladimir Putin.US senators unite against Iraq surge AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 01 9:44 AM
Democratic and Republican senators have agreed on compromise wording to a resolution opposing President George W. Bush's plan to increase US forces in Iraq, as the US war of words with Iran simmers.Bullying Iran International Herald Tribune - Feb 01 8:45 AM
If President George W. Bush isn't careful, he could end up talking himself into another disastrous war, and if Congress is not clear in opposing him this time, he could drag the country along.Suicide bombers kill 45 in Hilla market International Herald Tribune - Feb 01 12:43 PM
The attackers struck in the Maktabat outdoor market in the center of Hilla about 6 p.m. as shoppers were buying food for their evening meals.Malaysia denies Musharraf plan undermines OIC AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 01 4:33 AM
Malaysia, the chair of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference, denied a new Middle East peace initiative driven by Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf would undermine the grouping.In London, on a "long-term lease" Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 01 5:39 AM
Iraqi author Haifa Zangana fled her country three decades ago after being tortured as a political prisoner during Saddam Hussein's rule.Wherever a Senator's Question Leads, Kissinger Gamely Follows Washington Post - Feb 01 7:08 AM
So now it can be told: President Bush has a secret plan to end the war in Iraq.Daniel Levy: Mid East Peace Quartet Meets Tomorrow in Washington HuffingtonPost - Feb 01 4:20 PM
Secretary Rice will host the principals of the Quartet tomorrow in Washington. It will be the first Quartet meeting during the German presidency of the EU and with the new UN Secretary General Ban-Ki Moon (the Russians make up the foursome). Question is, almost four years after launching a Road Map that has gone nowhere and six years since the last Israeli-Palestinian official political ...Iraq exodus- Adrift in Syria, Iraqi woman's dreams die AlertNet - Jan 30 3:17 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 ... Pushing Israelis And Palestinians CBS News - Feb 01 4:30 PM
Trying to fulfill her pledge of re-energizing White House efforts to get Palestinians and Israelis back to serious peace negotiations, Condoleezza Rice convenes a meeting of the U.N., the EU, Russia and the U.S., Charles Wolfson writes.Effort Haaretz Daily - Jan 31 4:15 PM
The first part of my weekend column (with Aluf Benn) dealt with the renewed and enhanced efforts to confront and contain Iran. The situation in Iran and Syria is not yet a war, we wrote, although, as an administration official said this week, it is everything but a war.Putin pledges effective response to U.S. anti-missile plan Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 01 5:03 AM
President Vladimir Putin criticized Washington's plans for an anti-missile system in Central Europe and said on Thursday Russia would come up with a "highly effective" response.Gulfsands Secures Rig for Syrian Block Rigzone - Jan 31 10:02 AM
Gulfsands Petroleum plc, the oil and gas production, exploration and development company with activities in the US, Syria and Iraq, said that it has executed a formal contract for a drilling rig to be used for drilling the next exploration well on Block 26, Syria in February 2007.Another 47 dead in Iraq as calls for change grow in US The Daily Star Lebannon - Jan 31 1:42 PM
At least 47 people were killed or found dead across Iraq Wednesday as car bombs hammered home a US commander's assessment that time was running out to stem sectarian strife in the beleaguered country. The violence came as two members of the Iraq Study Group (ISG) reiterated calls for the Bush administration to open talks with Syria.Baghdad invites neighbors to security conference The Daily Star Lebannon - Jan 31 1:40 PM
Iraq has invited its neighbors, including Iran, to discuss ways of boosting security in the war-wracked country at a conference in Baghdad in March, a senior official said Wednesday. A Foreign Ministry official said invitations had been sent to Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Turkey as well as Egypt, Bahrain, the Arab League.Setting the cart before the horse Gulf News - Jan 31 1:25 PM
The Bush administration is continuously stone-walling against any suggestions, from any source, local or international, to start a dialogue with Syria and Iran, probably the quickest and safest way to bring the Middle East, now seen perched on the edge of a volcano, back to normalcy.US And Russia Hold High-Level Talks Amid Rise In Bilateral Tensions Space War - 2 hours, 27 minutes ago
by Staff Writers Washington (AFP) Feb 01, 2007 The US and Russia hold high-level talks this week amid a spike in tensions between the former Cold War adversaries over issues ranging from Iran and Iraq to missile defenses and human rights concerns under President Vladimir Putin.The Inside Scoop CBS News - Feb 01 2:30 PM
Get The Inside Scoop on what's happening at CBS News . Iran and Syria blamed for Palestinian war The Washington Times - Jan 28 11:08 PM
Palestinian Authority officials accuse Iran and Syria of pushing the Palestinians toward a civil war, with Hamas taking orders from Tehran and Damascus.Al-Maliki: Iraq won't be battleground for U.S., Iran CNN.com - Feb 01 12:16 AM
Iraq's prime minister said Wednesday he's sure Iran is behind some attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq and he won't allow his country to be a battleground for the two nations.