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Syria bars Iraq refugees, crisis worsens 
AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 12:31 PM
Syria, the last Arab country welcoming large numbers of Iraqi refugees, is now all but closing the gates and leaving 40,000 Iraqis who flee their country each month with almost no place to go.Sectarian tensions boil over into Syria The Christian Science Monitor - Feb 12 2:49 PM
Once strictly secular, Syria has shifted tone amid a series of public flaps between Sunnis and Shiites. Syria Bars Iraq Refugees, Crisis Worsens ABC News - Feb 12 1:01 PM
Syria Curbs Number of Iraqi Refugees Allowed Entry, and Crisis WorsensTwo years after Hariri, ties with Syria are still chilly The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 12 12:39 PM
Lebanon's relations with former powerbroker Syria have remained frozen ever since the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri that was widely blamed on Damascus. After an iron-grip military domination lasting almost 30 years, Syria was forced to pull its troops out of Lebanon following domestic and international protests triggered by Hariri's murder.Steinitz: Arrow test gives Israel advantage over Syria, Iran Haaretz Daily - Feb 12 9:10 AM
Israel's latest test of its Arrow missile defense system proves Israel has a jump on its fiercest enemies, Iran and Syria, a senior lawmaker on the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee said Monday.Syrian PM invited to attend Iran-Syria joint meeting in Tehran Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 12 2:06 AM
Iran - Syria - Invitation Syria's Prime Minister Muhammad Naji al-Utri has been officially invited by Iran's First Vice-President Parviz Davoudi to attend the annual meeting of the Iran-Syria Joint High Committee, it was reported here Monday.Big U.S. Rewards for Jihad and Hezbollah Suspects New York Times - 1 hour, 39 minutes ago
The United States offered rewards of up to $5 million for two terrorism suspects. One is Ramadan Shallah, the Syria-based head of the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad. The other is Mohammed Ali Hamadei, a militant from Lebanon said to be associated with Hezbollah who was sentenced to life in prison by a German court in 1989 for hijacking a Trans World Airlines jet in 1985 and murdering an ...Weekly Edition, Syria - Week of February 5, 2007 ArabicNews.com - Feb 12 5:49 PM
We are looking for sales & marketing representatives in different countries. Apply now!Syrian Rules To Curb Iraqi Refugees Worsen Refugee Crisis Nasdaq - Feb 12 2:36 PM
DAMASCUS (AP)--Syria, the last Arab country to accept large numbers of Iraqi refugees, is now calling a virtual halt - with new rules aimed at curbing a flood that already has brought 1 million desperate people to Syria.Syrian-Born German Sept 11 Suspect Jailed For 12 Years in Syria Deutsche Welle - Feb 12 3:21 AM
A suspected September 11 recruiter, who was arrested in Morocco in an operation involving the US Central Intelligence Agency, was jailed for 12 years by a Syrian court of exception Sunday, a human rights group said.US force-marches Israel over Syria Asia Times - Feb 12 3:07 AM
Speaking Freely is an Asia Times Online feature that allows guest writers to have their say. Please click here if you are interested in contributing. United States but also to any other state that embarks upon it.UNHCR urges support for Iraqi refugees in Syria, Jordan AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 09 12:07 PM
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees urged global support for Syria and Jordan as they cope with hundreds of thousands of Iraqi refugees who have fled the violence at home.OregonLive.com: Oregon Forum The Oregonian - Feb 12 1:12 PM
is about to DO IT AGAIN! Attack another Middle-East Oil country! As if Syria, (A big US ally), isn't giving money to the Insurgents, or Pakistan, (ANOTHER supposed US ally), hasn't been hiding Ossama binLaden fro us for years. I tell you our President will start a World War and soon too.Olmert says Israel may lose Golan Heights The Washington Times - Feb 12 12:09 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Monday that Israel would have to give up the Golan Heights if peace will ever be achieved with Syria.Assad: Syria can play key role in quelling Iraq violence Monday Morning - Feb 12 2:37 AM
Our role is going to be through supporting the different parties inside Iraq with support from other parties like America, and any other country in the world that s how we can stop the violence , the Syrian leader told ABC television in an interview.Syria welcomes Palestinian power deal, calls for implementation Khaleej Times - Feb 10 9:11 AM
DAMASCUS - Syria on Saturday welcomed the agreement by rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas on forming a national unity government and stopping internal fighting, and said it hoped it would be implemented soon.The TV Zone: Diane Sawyer, reborn Newsday - Feb 12 6:23 AM
Diane Sawyer's recent forays to Iran and Syria remind me of that George Eliot quote that'll occasionally pop up on billboards for (say) personnel agencies: "It's never too late to be who you might have been."AL chief arrives in Syria to tackle on Lebanese issue People's Daily - Feb 11 4:59 PM
Arab League (AL) Secretary General Amr Moussa arrived here Sunday night in efforts to solve the Lebanese political crisis.Syria offers new incentives for investors Mena Report - Feb 10 3:46 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.Iraqi Refugees In Syria Seek Refugee Status From UN Agency Nasdaq - Feb 11 5:21 AM
DAMASCUS (AP)--Thousands of Iraqi refugees lined up outside the offices of a U.N. refugee agency in this capital city Sunday to register for refugee status.Byron Williams: U.S. Handling of Arar Case Shows How far We've Fallen HuffingtonPost - Feb 11 5:41 PM
Late last month Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued a formal apology "on behalf of the government of Canada" to one of its citizens, Maher Arar, and his family. Moreover, the Canadian government agreed to pay Arar more than $10 million to settle his case. On September 26, 2002, U.S. authorities detained Arar, the Syria-born Canadian citizen, during a stopover in New York en route ...Man gets 12 years for links to terror San Diego Union-Tribune - Feb 12 2:43 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria – A Syrian court yesterday sentenced a man believed to have known the Sept. 11 hijackers to 12 years in prison for membership in the banned Muslim Brotherhood organization, a human rights group said.© Oxford Business Group. Publishers of Emerging Markets Intelligence Reports. Oxford Business Group - Feb 12 7:07 AM
Syria is looking to build on last year's achievements in shifting the country's economy away from centralised control toward a more open, market-based model, as the talk of senior officials is matched by new moves toward liberalisation.Middle East Business Information Zawya - Feb 12 6:04 AM
BEIRUT, Feb 12, 2007 (AFP) - Lebanon's relations with former powerbroker Syria have remained frozen ever since the murder two years ago of former Lebanese premier Rafiq Hariri that was widely blamed on Damascus.Syrian speaker: Iran's right to pursue peaceful N-energy "indisputable" Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 12 2:06 AM
Syria - Iran - Nuclear Syrian People's Assembly Speaker Mahmoud al-Abrash here Sunday evening described Iran's right to pursue peaceful nuclear technology as "absolute and indisputable."Syrian PM calls for end to US threats against Iran Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 12 1:21 AM
Syria - Iran - US Syrian Prime Minister Muhammad Naji al-Utri here Sunday evening urged Washington to end its threats against the Islamic Republic of Iran.Syrian court sentences man believed to have known 9/11 hijackers to prison Sioux City Journal - Feb 11 11:39 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) -- A Syrian court on Sunday sentenced a man believed to have known the Sept. 11 hijackers to 12 years in prison for membership in the banned Muslim Brotherhood organization, a human rights group said.Rafik Hariri and the Salvador Option in Beirut Indymedia Chiapas - Feb 11 10:38 PM
"The only prospect that holds hope for us is the carving up of Syria... It is our task to prepare for that prospect. All else is a purposeless waste of time."Iran denies U.S. accusation that it aids Iraqi insurgents Russian Information Agency Novosti - Feb 12 3:54 AM
TEHRAN, February 12 (RIA Novosti) - Iran's Foreign Ministry denied Monday U.S. accusations that it is assisting Iraqi rebels. The U.S. has accused Iran and Syria of backing the insurgency and unrest in Iraq and Lebanon, and suspects the Islamic Republic of pursuing a secret nuclear weapons program.Giuliani closing in on presidential bid AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 4:22 PM
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani on Monday defended the Iraq war and criticized Al Gore's global-warming movie.A look at the Iraqi refugee situation AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 12:35 PM
The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees and Arab countries are struggling to absorb a flood of Iraqis fleeing the violence in their country. A look at the problem:Bitter business tale winnipegsun.com - Feb 12 12:27 AM
A Winnipeg man is among more than a dozen Canadians who claim they were swindled into buying a phoney franchise. Hisham Alard, an Island Lakes resident, came to Canada from Syria in the spring of 2004 with his wife and three children.The World Partakes Of the Palestinian Arabs The New York Sun - Feb 11 9:48 PM
For nearly 60 years, everyone has had a piece of the Palestinian Arabs: the former Soviet Union, Syria, Iran, Egypt, Israel, Saddam Hussein's Iraq, and, yes, America, too. Everyone has partaken except the Palestinian Arabs themselves. Outside parties decide what is good for the Palestinian Arabs based on what is good for those parties' interests in the region. Saddam wanted suicide martyrs as ...Rice authorizes talks with Syria on Iraqi refugee crisis AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 08 1:53 PM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice revealed that she had authorized diplomatic talks with Syria about the Iraqi refugee crisis, despite a continuing freeze on high-level contacts with Damascus.Syria blames US for 'humanitarian catastrophe' in Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 08 1:43 PM
Syria's vice president blamed Washington for the "humanitarian catastrophe" caused by an outflow of refugees from war-torn Iraq, official media reported.Syria: Won't force Iraqis to return AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 08 1:10 PM
Syria will not force any Iraqi refugees to return to their homeland despite the exchange of harsh words between the two countries, the U.N. refugee chief said Thursday.Olmert Blames Netanyahu for Hamas Israel National News - Feb 12 4:05 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Prime Minister Ehud Olmert accused Likud chairman Binyamin (Bibi) Netanyahu Monday of being responsible for establishing Hamas. He also charged that the former Likud Prime Minister was prepared to surrender the Golan Heights to Syria.US offers $5m to catch militants BBC News - 2 hours, 15 minutes ago
The US offers a $5m (£2.6m) reward each for the capture of two Islamic militants accused of a string of attacks.Lebanon divided on Hariri anniversary USA Today - Feb 12 11:04 AM
Razor wire cuts across the downtown Beirut square where Rafik Hariri's grave is located, the starkest evidence of Lebanon's divisions as it marks the second anniversary of his assassination.US offers big rewards for Hezbollah, Palestinian militants AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 11:37 AM
The United States offered five-million-dollar rewards for the capture of the Damascus-based head of the Palestinian group Islamic Jihad and a member of Lebanon's Hezbollah militia.Iraqi refugees safe in Syria despite new rules-UNHCR AlertNet - Feb 09 10:17 AM
Source: Reuters By Khaled Yacoub Oweis DAMASCUS, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Syria has assured the United Nations it would keep hosting one million Iraqi refugees despite new rules imposed on residency, the U.N. High ... Iran, al-Qaeda and U.S. Pressure Washington Post - Feb 12 8:34 AM
Vali Nasr, author of "The Shia Revival," "Democracy in Iran" and "The Islamic Leviathan" and senior adjunct fellow for Middle East studies at the Council on Foreign Relations,?was online Monday, February 12, at 10 a.m. ET to discuss U.S. policy toward Iran, including Iranian involvement in Iraq and detention of al-Qaeda operatives.Arab League chief hopeful of Lebanon deal despite hurdles AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 5:38 AM
Arab League chief Amr Mussa has said he was still hopeful of a solution to Lebanon's political deadlock despite "complications" that needed to be resolved one at a time.Russia intensifies efforts to rebuild its military machine USA Today - Feb 12 6:54 AM
At a major security conference this past weekend, Russian President Vladimir Putin blasted the U.S. for its militaristic approach to foreign policy, saying its actions were "nourishing an arms race." But little noticed amid the sharp U.S. and European response to Putin's comments is Russia's burgeoning military-industrial complex, generally thought to have collapsed with the Soviet Union.Iraqi court sentences former Saddam VP to death Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 6:46 AM
The Iraqi High Court ruled on Monday that Saddam Hussein's former vice president should follow him to the gallows, despite appeals from UN officials and international human rights groups for his life to be spared.A Look at the Iraqi Refugee Situation ABC News - Feb 12 1:00 PM
A Look at the Iraqi Refugee SituationArabs try outreach to Israel, U.S. Jews USA Today - Feb 12 4:39 AM
Arab states, led by Saudi Arabia, are making some of their most public overtures ever to Israel and American Jews in an effort to undercut Iran's growing influence, contain violence in Iraq and Lebanon and push for a Palestinian solution.Sweden urges EU to take in Iraqis BBC News - Feb 12 1:05 PM
Sweden, which takes in half of Iraqi refugees fleeing to Europe, calls on other EU to take in their share.Tracing Abraham's path to Mideast peace The Christian Science Monitor - Feb 12 2:50 PM
Two researchers are following the footsteps of the religious patriarch in the hope that people will rediscover their common roots. Moussa warns Lebanese that power struggle 'needs time' to be resolved The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 11 12:55 PM
Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa said Sunday that the outcome of his talks in Damascus "will determine his next steps" and the date for his return to Lebanon. According to a report in local daily An-Nahar, Moussa, who arrived in Syria Sunday for talks with top officials the following day, said.Iraqis on the run: what the world can do The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 12:00 AM
Iraqis are on the run. At a rate of about 50,000 a month, they're fleeing sectarian violence, targeted killings, and banditry. It's the world's fastest growing refugee migration, and finally, the international community is awakening to the challenge.As US focuses on Iraq turmoil, will it miss the bigger picture? The Christian Science Monitor - Feb 12 2:49 PM
Some experts say American policymakers are confusing tactical adjustments with a strategy. USA SYRIA IRAQ US only willing to discuss Iraqi refugees with Syria - Asia News AsiaNews.it - Feb 09 7:56 AM
Asia News USA SYRIA IRAQ US only willing to discuss Iraqi refugees with Syria united states syria iraq united nations refugees condoleezza rice antonio guterres Condoleezza Rice gives green light to US diplomats to talk with Damascus about the humanitarian emergency facing Iraqi refugees.Lebanon Divided on Hariri Anniversary ABC News - Feb 12 1:00 PM
Lebanon Deeply Divided on Hariri's Second Assassination Anniversary5,000 Iraqis Queue Outside UN Refugee Office Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 54 minutes ago
More than 5,000 Iraqis, fearful of being deported under Syrian immigration regulations, queued up outside the United Nations refugee agency office in Damascus today to register.Syria won t bar refugees Daily Herald - Feb 09 12:08 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria Syria will not force any Iraqi refugees to return to their homeland despite the exchange of harsh words between the two countries, the U.N. refugee chief said Thursday.Iranian foreign policy: not so revolutionary anymore The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 12:00 AM
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini landed at Tehran's Mehrabad airport on Feb. 1, 1979, and every year since that date marks the beginning of the Ten Days of Dawn (dah-yi fajr), the annual commemoration of the Islamic revolution.Russia intensifies efforts to rebuild its military machine The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 12:00 AM
At a major security conference this past weekend, Russian President Vladimir Putin blasted the US for its militaristic approach to foreign policy, saying its actions were "nourishing an arms race."White House Rejects Talk of Military Action Against Iran Fox News - Feb 12 10:59 AM
Even as Tehran accused the United States of fabricating evidence to justify war, the White House on Monday stood by evidence presented over the weekend linking to Iran deadly weapons used against U.S. forces in Iraq.U.S., Syria to discuss Iraq refugees EARTHtimes.org - Feb 09 5:10 AM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said in Washington she has given the U.S. embassy in Syria authorization to discuss Iraqi refugees with Damascus.The Origins of the Shia-Sunni Split NPR - Feb 12 7:40 AM
Morning Edition , February 12, 2007 · It's not known precisely how many of the world's 1.3 billion Muslims are Shia. The Shia are a minority, comprising between 10 percent and 15 percent of the Muslim population certainly fewer than 200 million, all told.Moussa is upbeat on Lebanon agreement Gulf Times - 23 minutes ago
DAMASCUS: The Arab League said yesterday differences over a UN-backed court to try suspects for the murder of a Lebanese former premier should be resolved soon, removing an obstacle in efforts to end Lebanon s political crisis.Philippines port operator in first venture in China INQ7 Business - 2 hours, 42 minutes ago
MANILA, Philippines -- Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services Inc. said Tuesday it would acquire a majority stake in a Shandong province port operator in its first foray into the China market.US claims against Iran: why now? BBC News - Feb 12 5:59 AM
The BBC's Paul Reynolds examines the claims made by the US that Iran is supplying bombs to Iraqi militias.Baker Strikes Again CBS News - Feb 12 7:30 AM
Democrats blame James Baker for their loss of the 2000 Florida recount. National Review Online writes that his public stance on Iran is causing some Democrats to answer difficult questions that could cause them another election.War in Iraq through eyes of 20-year-old Port Charlotte paratrooper Sun Herald - 27 minutes ago
The graffiti on the wall of the 25th Infantry Division's camp in Kharma, near Fallujah in Iraq, says it all: "Welcome to Out Post Delta -- JESUS HATES YOU."Rudy Closer to Official Presidential Bid Announcement 1010 WINS New York - Feb 12 4:50 PM
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani on Monday defended the Iraq war and criticized Al Gore's global-warming movie.As for his presidential ambitions, Giuliani coyly inched closer to a formal announcement."I am 100 percent committed,'' he said.AL chief expresses confidence in settling Lebanon issue despite complications People's Daily - Feb 12 4:45 PM
Visiting Arab League (AL) Secretary General Amr Moussa on Monday in Damascus expressed confidence in the settlement of the Lebanon problem despite "complications".Prepared Remarks of Deputy Secretary Robert M. Kimmitt International Terrorism and Asymmetric Warfare Munich Security ... United States Department of the Treasury - Feb 12 7:12 AM
Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, as the last speaker in the conference, I know I will be graded as much on brevity as on substance. So, I plan to stay well within the green of the Teltschik traffic light.Successful missile defense test: 'Israelis can sleep soundly' World Tribune - Feb 12 2:18 PM
TEL AVIV Israel has reported a successful test of its Arrow-2 missile defense system meant to simulate Iran's Shihab-3 intermediate-range missile. Officials said the Arrow-2 underwent its first night flight to test the system's capability to respond and track enemy missiles fired after dark.Giuliani inches closer to official presidential bid announcement The Fresno Bee - Feb 12 4:16 PM
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani on Monday defended the Iraq war, criticized Al Gore's global-warming movie and said private industry is crucial to solving the health care crisis.Syria: Return of Golan Heights Central to Middle East Peace Voice of America - Feb 08 3:03 PM
Syria's president has repeatedly called for a renewal of peace talks between his country and neighboring Israel, and some in Israel say now might be a good time to deal.A Look at the Iraqi Refugee Situation AP via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 12 12:35 PM
The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees and Arab countries are struggling to absorb a flood of Iraqis fleeing the violence in their country.French Pres. Candidate Unveils Platform AP via Yahoo! Finance - Feb 12 6:39 AM
Attempting to overcome a recent drop in the polls, socialist presidential candidate Segolene Royal unveiled a long-awaited platform Sunday that promises to boost the minimum wage and pension payments. Arabian Car of the Year a thrilling experience Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 4 minutes ago
ARABIAN Car of the Year, the first of its kind event held in the region, took place at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) with speed and style and proved to be a thrilling experience.More support sought for Iraq refugee hosts Jordan, Syria New Kerala - Feb 09 12:11 AM
Dharam Shourie, United Nations, Feb 9: The United Nations refugee agency has sought increased international support for States such as Jordan and Syria which have made a "huge sacrifice" by hosting hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing war-torn Iraq.Giuliani Tells Silicon Valley He's In 2008 Race CBS 5 Bay Area - Feb 12 6:24 PM
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani coyly inched closer to a formal announcement of his presidential ambitions Monday, telling an audience of Silicon Valley business and technology leaders that he is "100 percent" running for president and thinks California is a great place to have an early presidential primary.Putin in Jordan to demonstrate regional ambitions Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 33 minutes ago
AMMAN - Russian President Vladimir Putin, on the last leg of a Middle East tour of three US allies, will meet Jordan s King Abdullah and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday in a clear show of Russia s regional ambitions.Syria Tells UN Refugee Chief It Won't Force Iraqis To Leave Nasdaq - Feb 08 12:36 PM
DAMASCUS (AP)--Syria won't force any Iraqi staying here to go back to Iraq despite the exchange of harsh words between the two countries, the U.N. refugee chief said on Thursday.UN council considers Somalia mission resolution AlertNet - Feb 12 3:31 PM
Source: Reuters By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, Feb 12 (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council was considering a British-drafted resolution on Monday to authorize an African Union peacekeeping mission to Somalia ... Putin in Jordan to demonstrate regional ambitions AlertNet - Feb 12 3:16 PM
Source: Reuters By Oleg Shchedrov AMMAN, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin, on the last leg of a Middle East tour of three U.S. allies, will meet Jordan's King Abdullah and Palestinian President ... Israel can defend against Iranian nuclear threat: official People's Daily - Feb 12 3:59 PM
A senior official of the Israeli Defense Ministry has said that the successful test firing of the Arrow missile shows that Israel can now defend itself against an Iranian nuclear missile threat, local media reported on Monday.Giuliani Inches Closer To Official Announcement WCBS-TV New York - Feb 12 5:01 PM
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani on Monday defended the Iraq war and criticized Al Gore's global-warming movie. As for his presidential ambitions, Giuliani coyly inched closer to a formal announcement. "I am 100 percent committed," he said. "That official part, I still have to do a formal announcement. But we'll figure out how to do that. My idea is that I'm going to try to announce this in ...Rice authorises talks with Syria on Iraqi refugee crisis Channel NewsAsia - Feb 08 2:22 PM
WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice revealed Thursday that she had authorised diplomatic talks with Syria about the Iraqi refugee crisis, despite a continuing freeze on high-level contacts with Damascus.Rice authorizes talks with Syria on Iraqi refugees AlertNet - Feb 08 2:17 PM
Source: Reuters By Arshad Mohammed WASHINGTON, Feb 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Thursday she had authorized the U.S. embassy in Damascus to talk to Syria about Iraqi refugees but ... Forward.com Forward - Feb 12 9:41 AM
Campaign Confidential America's top independent Jewish news source supplies the daily dish on politics and public policy.Geylang Utd test for our U-21 side The Star Online - Feb 12 3:30 PM
PETALING JAYA: The national squad for the pre-Olympic (Under-21) football tournament will have their full side for the friendly match against S-League s Geylang United at the Petaling Jaya (MBPJ) Stadium in Kelana Jaya on Thursday (5pm).State Department Names Two More 'Most Wanted' Extremists WNBC - Feb 12 1:24 PM
The leader of Palestinian Islamic Jihad and a member of Lebanese Hizballah are the two latest additions to the Rewards for Justice Most Wanted Terrorist List, the U.S. State Department announced Monday.Why Walls Are Going Up All Over the World? Arab News - Feb 12 4:19 PM
If good fences make good neighbors, then the world is experiencing an unprecedented outbreak of neighborliness. They used to wall cities. Now they wall whole countries.Analysis: Pax-Islamica 'Made in Mecca' UPI - Feb 12 2:54 PM
JERUSALEM, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- In the coming days and perhaps weeks, the two major Palestinian parties will try to form a national unity government, but it is not clear how long it will survive.Arab League's Moussa upbeat on Lebanon deal AlertNet - Feb 12 8:17 AM
Source: Reuters By Khaled Yacoub Oweis DAMASCUS, Feb 12 (Reuters) - The Arab League said on Monday differences over a U.N.-backed court to try suspects for the murder of a Lebanese former premier should be resolved ... The axis of fear A piece I wrote for Slate Haaretz Daily - Feb 12 4:12 PM
uses the Mecca agreement (between Fatah and Hamas) as to ask about the prospect of having the "moderate Sunni regimes" helping achieve the goals of American policy makers.Assad says Syria wants good relations with Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 07 1:58 PM
President Bashar al-Assad told a meeting of his ruling Baath party that Syria wants good relations with Iraq and is committed to its neighbour's security, the official SANA news agency said.Saddam's deputy sentenced to death The West Australian - Feb 12 3:24 PM
The Iraqi High Court has ruled that Saddam Hussein's former vice president should follow him to the gallows, despite appeals from UN officials and international human rights groups for his life to be spared.State Dept. Daily Press Briefing February 9, 2007 Scoop.co.nz - Feb 12 12:35 PM
PALESTINIANS Announcement on Formation of Palestinian Government of National Unity Secretary Rice's Call with Members of the Quartet Secretary's Planned Travel to Region Syria blames Washington for deepening refugee crisis The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 08 2:26 PM
Syria's vice president on Thursday blamed Washington for the "humanitarian catastrophe" caused by an outflow of refugees from war-torn Iraq, official media reported. "The invasion of Iraq has led to an outpouring of hundreds of thousands of Iraqi refugees to Syria and neighboring countries.Some 5,000 Iraqis queue outside UNHCR's Damascus office to register AlertNet - Feb 12 9:47 AM
Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees More than 5,000 Iraqis, fearful of being deported under Syrian immigration regulations, queued outside the UNHCR office in Damascus on Monday to register with the refugee agency. Runciman Lecture on Hellenism in Syria, Jordan, Palestine Kathimerini - Feb 10 5:00 AM
Photo: Greek Ambassador Vassilis Pispinis (left), Nicholas and Matti Egon (center), and Glen Bowersock (right). (Photo: Martha Chrysomalli) The first Thursday of every February, the Runciman Lecture is held at King s College, founded and established by the artist Nicholas Egon, who was a close friend of the late Byzantinist Steven Runciman, who lived to see the first lectures take place very ...Iraq war debate shifts to the House Los Angeles Times - Feb 12 12:07 AM
GOP lawmakers will be in a tough position as Democrats push a resolution that dissents from Bush's strategy. WASHINGTON As the House this week launches its first major debate over the Iraq war since the November elections, Democrats are counting on many Republicans to join them in passing a resolution opposing President Bush's troop buildup. Moussa determined to solve problems 'one at a time' The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 12 12:41 PM
Arab League chief Amr Moussa said Monday that he is "hopeful a solution to Lebanon's political crisis can be found in spite of complications," which he said would need to be resolved one at a time. Moussa was speaking from Damascus after meeting top Syrian officials. The Arab League chief held talks with Syrian President Bashar Assad.