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Report: Iraqi refugees crowding Syria 
AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 21 10:36 AM
The influx of Iraqi refugees is triggering a sharp rise in prices of housing and goods and is overcrowding schools in Syria, a state-run newspaper warned on Wednesday. The report in the Al-Baath daily was an unusual complaint, as Syrian state media rarely comment on the hundreds of thousands of Iraqis who have taken refuge here. It follows reports earlier this month that Syrian authorities ...Blair says he is prepared to work with Syria, Iran USA Today - Feb 21 8:17 AM
Syria is showing signs that it could help improve security in Iraq but Iran is doing little and may be making the situation worse, British Prime Minister Tony Blair said today. Blair said that he was prepared to work with Syria and Iran to bring stability to Iraq and the rest of the Mideast region if they are prepared to help.Report: Iraqi refugees burden Syria MSNBC - Feb 21 3:34 PM
The influx of Iraqi refugees is triggering a sharp rise in prices of housing and goods and is overcrowding schools in Syria, according to a Wednesday report in the Al-Baath daily newspaper.Report: Iraqi Refugees Crowding Syria ABC News - Feb 21 3:00 PM
Report: Iraqi Refugees Driving Up Prices in Syria, Overcrowding SchoolsReport: Refugees Raise Prices in Syria AP via Yahoo! Finance - Feb 21 10:38 AM
The influx of Iraqi refugees is triggering a sharp rise in prices of housing and goods and is overcrowding schools in Syria, a state-run newspaper warned on Wednesday.Olmert spells out tough line against Iran, Syria Boston Herald - Feb 21 12:33 PM
JERUSALEM - Israel's prime minister spelled out a tough line Wednesday against Iran, Syria and an emerging Palestinian government, urging the international community to take a firmer stance against...Commentary: Syria can make a difference Middle East Times - Feb 21 3:20 AM
NEW YORK -- US administration officials are talking increasingly about the wisdom of possibly engaging with Syria, gaining its support and participation in preventing the already chaotic situation in the Middle East from further deterioration.Syria urges dialogue with US on all issues AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 20 3:03 AM
Syria is calling for talks with the United States to cover all areas of contention in the Middle East, a state newspaper has said.Realpolitik: Syria can make a difference UPI - Feb 20 10:56 AM
U.S. administration officials are increasingly talking about the wisdom of engaging with Syria to try to gain its support and participation in efforts to ...Russia has no plans to build navy bases in Syria - FM Lavrov Russian Information Agency Novosti - Feb 21 4:09 AM
MOSCOW, February 21 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's foreign minister Wednesday denied reports about an alleged Russian-Syrian agreement to establish Russian Navy bases on Syria's Mediterranean coast in Tartus and Latakia.Syria Rejects Limited Talks With U.S. CBS News - Feb 20 7:00 AM
Syria has rejected a U.S. offer for bilateral talks on the plight of thousands of refugees fleeing the Iraq war, saying any discussion with Washington must include the broader issues facing the region ? a demand the U.S. has thus far refused to meet.Syria ready for dialogue with US on all issues Gulf Times - Feb 21 12:14 AM
DAMASCUS: Syria is calling for talks with the United States to cover all areas of contention in the Middle East, a state newspaper said yesterday.Syria Does Matter Ohmynews - Feb 20 10:33 PM
Along with the Iraq Study group, many political leaders, academics, and think tanks have recommended that the administration engage with Syria. Bush has not simply refused to heed these calls...Syria relaxes restrictions on Iraq refugees AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 19 12:34 PM
Syria has relaxed measures introduced last month that limited the stay of Iraqi refugees to two weeks, a representative for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said in Damascus.Syria calls on US to engage in dialogue The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 20 1:27 PM
Syria is calling for talks with the United States to cover all areas of contention in the Middle East, a state newspaper said on Tuesday. "Syria wants to engage in a dialogue with the United States concerning all issues: Palestine, the Golan Heights, Iraq, Leba-non as well as anything else to do with Arab countries," an editorial in the official Ath-Thawra said.Pressure put on Syria opponents as polls loom AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 19 9:03 AM
Syria plans a series of elections this year, including a referendum for a new mandate for President Bashar al-Assad, as the regime hardens its stand against opposition figures seeking to ease political restrictions.Olmert stresses Mideast Quartet tenets AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 21 11:55 AM
Israel's prime minister spelled out a tough line Wednesday against Iran, Syria and an emerging Palestinian government, urging the international community to take a firmer stance against Tehran's nuclear ambitions and saying the Jewish state has no interest in talking to those who support violence.Olmert spells out tough line against Iran, Syria, Palestinian government San Diego Union-Tribune - Feb 21 12:37 PM
Italian premier resigns Associated Press Premier Romano Prodi resigned after nine months in office following an embarrassing loss by his center-left government in the Senate on foreign policy, including Italy's military mission in Afghanistan.Israel's PM: No Compromise on Hamas, Iran and Syria Voice of America - Feb 21 11:33 AM
Israel's prime minister, Ehud Olmert, said Wednesday he will maintain contacts with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, but that achieving peace with the Palestinians will be difficult because a majority of Palestinians support Hamas.Syria calls for profound dialogue with the US Al Bawaba - Feb 20 7:40 AM
Syria on Tuesday called for talks with the United States to cover all areas of contention in the Middle East, a state newspaper has said.SYRIA Damascus heads for elections, arresting opponents and tightening media controls - Asia News AsiaNews.it - Feb 20 4:56 AM
Asia News SYRIA Damascus heads for elections, arresting opponents and tightening media controls syria election referendum assad baas lebanon rights human freedom press internet Between March and November, there will be political and administrative ballots and of special interest, a referendum announced in favour of Assad.Diar, Syria ign deal on holiday complex Gulf Times - Feb 20 12:30 AM
DAMASCUS: Qatari company Al-Diar signed an agreement with Syria s Tourism Ministry yesterday to develop a $224mn holiday complex on the Syrian coast, the official Sana news agency reported.Report: refugees raise prices in Syria Sharewatch - Feb 21 10:45 AM
The report in the Al-Baath daily was an unusual complaint, as Syrian state media rarely comment on the hundreds of thousands of Iraqis who have taken refuge here. It follows reports earlier this month that Syrian authorities imposed stricter residency rules on Iraqis.Syria's third GSM operator to enter market in 2009 AME Info - Feb 21 2:23 AM
The state-owned Syrian Telecommunication Establishment is expected to compete with Syriatel and Areeba within two years.Iran and Syria stress ties amid rumors AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 18 1:43 PM
Syria's President Bashar Assad accused the "enemies" of Islamic countries of trying to sow discord, Iranian state television's Web site reported Sunday after the Syrian leader ended his visit to Iran.Analysis: Syria opponents pressured as polls loom Middle East Times - Feb 19 12:19 PM
DAMASCUS -- Syria plans a series of elections this year, including a referendum for a new mandate for President Bashar Al Assad, as the regime hardens its stance against opposition figures seeking to ease political restrictions.Qatari firm to develop Syria tourism complex The Peninsula - Feb 19 3:01 PM
Damascus Qatari company Al-Diar signed an agreement with Syria's tourism ministry yesterday to develop a $224m holiday complex on the Syrian coast, the official Sana news agency reported.Qatar to develop Syria tourism complex Middle East Times - Feb 19 10:21 AM
DAMASCUS -- Qatari company Al Diar signed an agreement with Syria's tourism ministry Monday to develop a $224 million holiday complex on the Syrian coast, the official SANA news agency reported.On the visit of Syrian president to Iran ArabicNews.com - Feb 21 6:22 PM
Head of Syrian Foreign Ministry Research Department, Samir al-Taki said here Saturday that the problems associated with the US aggression against Iraq and that of Israel against Palestinian people can be solved through Iran-Syria cooperation.Syria Delays Dissident's Trial Because 2 Defendants Absent Nasdaq - Feb 19 6:22 AM
DAMASCUS (AP)--Syria delayed the trial of a prominent dissident writer Monday by abruptly adjourning a hearing after two codefendants failed to show up at the court, a Syrian human rights group said.Syria relaxes restrictions on Iraq refugees Khaleej Times - Feb 19 9:47 AM
DAMASCUS - Syria has relaxed measures introduced last month that limited the stay of Iraqi refugees to two weeks, a representative for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said Monday in Damascus.Gulfsands Spuds Khurbet East in Syria Rigzone - Feb 19 9:32 AM
Gulfsands Petroleum plc has commenced drilling the Khurbet East (KHE 1) exploration well within Block 26, Syria.Syria's president in Iran to discuss Iraq Fox21 - Feb 19 6:38 AM
TEHRAN, Iran The presidents of Syria and Iraq are holding a summit to discuss a number of Middle East issues, including Iraq.Goohriab wins class one title Gulf Daily News - Feb 21 5:06 PM
SYRIA's Shadi Goohriab claimed the class one title while Mubarak Al Rumaihi of Qatar the second two honours in His Majesty the King's Cup Showjumping Championship which got underway yesterday at the Mounted Police Centre grounds in Budaiya.Israel in Golan war games The Australian - Feb 21 10:34 AM
"Conducting these exercises in this area does not at all mean that they are connected to a possible conflict," Defence Minister Amir Peretz told public radio, referring to media reports of impending military confrontation with Syria, from which Israel seized the Golan in the 1967 Middle East war.Syria, Iran to work against sinister aims of US and Zionists Financial Express - Feb 19 10:19 AM
Syria's president has denied rumours of a rift between Damascus and Iran during a visit to Tehran, accusing "enemies" of Islamic countries of trying to sow discord.Iran, Syria urge Muslims to stay united against US AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 18 3:56 AM
The presidents of Iran and Syria, both accused by the United States of meddling in Lebanon and Iraq, have urged the region's Muslims to stay united in the face of US attempts to divide them.Israel stages Golan war games News 24 South Africa - Feb 21 11:23 AM
Israel is conducting its most important war games in five years on the Golan Heights, the strategic plateau seized from Syria 40 years ago.Hotlinks Tiscali - Feb 21 8:50 AM
"The United States calls upon Syria to respond positively to the requests of this investigation commission. If Syrian obstruction continues we will not hesitate to refer this matter back to the Council for further action."U.S. Tries to Ease Concerns in Russia on Antimissile Plan New York Times - 2 hours, 10 minutes ago
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said American plans to base missile defenses in Eastern Europe were solely intended to counter Iran.Presidents of Iran, Syria emphasize co-operation in face of rumours of a rift CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Feb 18 3:06 PM
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Syria's President Bashar Assad accused the "enemies" of Islamic countries of trying to sow discord, Iranian state television's website reported Sunday after the Syrian leader ended his visit to Iran.(AFX UK Focus) 2007-02-19 08:08 GMT: Emerald Energy, Gulfsands Petroleum spud Khurbet East exploration well in Syria Interactive Investor - Feb 19 12:39 AM
LONDON (AFX) - Emerald Energy PLC and Gulfsands Petroleum PLC said they have spudded the Khurbet East No 1 exploration well at Block 26 in Syria.Dubai International Arabic Calligraphy Art Exhibition AME Info - Feb 21 2:09 AM
A total of 21 renowned Arabic calligraphers from nine Arab and Islamic countries, including six from the UAE, will be displaying their works. Four of the UAE calligraphers are females. The calligraphers participating in the exhibition are from Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Sudan and the US.Syria urges dialogue with US on all issues Middle East Online - Feb 20 3:12 AM
Damascus calls on Washington to discuss issues of Palestine, Golan Heights, Iraq, Lebanon.U.S. Marine, soldier killed in Iraq USA Today - Feb 21 12:12 PM
A U.S. Marine was killed in fighting in the volatile Anbar province and a soldier was killed by gunfire in a neighborhood of Baghdad, the military said Wednesday.Letters to the Editor The Daily Iowan - Feb 21 1:11 AM
Last month, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees estimated that there are 1.7 million Iraqi refugees in Syria and Jordan. (Our wonderful ally, Saudi Arabia, has refused to admit any, and Syria has recently indicated it cannot take any more).Football/Olympic Qualifier: Blunt strikers a cause for concern New Straits Times - Feb 20 5:28 PM
WITH just days to go before Malaysia s opening Olympic qualifier against Syria, coach B. Sathianathan is concerned that his strikers have been blunt.Syria, Iran vow to defeat 'enemies' sowing discord The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 18 1:42 PM
Syria on Sunday denied any rift between Damascus and Tehran during a visit to Iran by President Bashar Assad, who accused the "enemies" of the Islamic countries of trying to sow discord. Assad's visit comes at a time when some Arab diplomats have said Syria feels betrayed by Iran because of a joint Iranian-Saudi Arabian effort.Sect Symbols The Nation via Yahoo! News - Feb 21 9:56 AM
The Nation -- For most Westerners, the words "downtown Beirut" conjure up two distinct images:Iran, Syria call for unity among Muslims Dawn - Feb 18 7:33 PM
TEHRAN, Feb 18: The presidents of Iran and Syria, both accused by the United States of meddling in Lebanon and Iraq, on Sunday urged the region's Muslims to stay united in the face of US attempts to divide them.Syria, Iran vow unity against US plots AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 17 11:22 AM
Close allies President Bashar al-Assad of Syria and his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad pledged they would work together to confront US and Israeli "plots" in the Middle East.Targeting Tehran The Nation via Yahoo! News - Feb 21 9:19 AM
The Nation -- At this critical moment when most Americans seek to extricate US forces from the fighting in Iraq as swiftly as possible, George W.The Arab World's FM radio boom continues with 36 new FM radio stations starting between late 2005 and Jan 2007 AME Info - Feb 20 8:11 PM
A major new report by Arab Advisors Group reveals that 211 FM Radio Stations currently broadcast in 18 Arab countries of Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, UAE and Yemen.Syria's President In Iran To Discuss Iraq WCSH 6 Portland - Feb 18 11:26 AM
The presidents of Syria and Iraq are holding a summit to discuss a number of Middle East issues, including Iraq.Iran and Syria in joint anti-US front, says Assad IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 18 7:33 AM
Tehran, Feb 18 (DPA) Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, speaking Sunday at the end of a two-day Iran-Syria summit in Tehran, vowed to continue with Iran their joint front against the US.After the Mecca accord: Clouded horizons International Herald Tribune - Feb 21 2:44 PM
Enlisting Saudi Arabia to broker a Hamas-Fatah agreement shows the United States' misunderstanding about the regional fight for influence over Hamas, and the prospects for talks with Israel.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Feb 20 4:11 PM
DAMASCUS, 21 February 2007 Syria is calling for talks with the United States to cover all areas of contention in the Middle East, a state newspaper said yesterday.Suicide blast kills 13 in Shiite holy city USA Today - Feb 21 8:55 AM
A suicide car bomber struck a police checkpoint Wednesday in Najaf, killing at least 13 people in the spiritual heartland of the militia factions led by radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. It was the first large-scale bombing in months in the city, which is heavily guarded by police and al-Sadr's powerful Mahdi Army militia.Iran and Syria in joint anti-US front, says Assad Calcutta News - Feb 18 10:23 AM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, speaking Sunday at the end of a two-day Iran-Syria summit in Tehran, vowed to continue with Iran their joint front against the US.Hoss hopes Riyadh can break Beirut deadlock The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 20 1:25 PM
Former Lebanese Prime Minister Salim Hoss visited the country's top three leaders on Tuesday to inform them of his recent tripss to Saudi Arabia and Syria, as the Parliament speaker set a deadline - the end of February - for the Lebanese to find a solution to the deadlock, "or else." Hoss carried with him on Tuesday messages from Saudi Arabia.Iran, Syria strategically linked: Leader mehrnews.com - Feb 18 11:21 AM
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said here on Sunday that Iran and Syria are strategic allies.There are two visions for the Middle East Gulf News - Feb 20 12:55 PM
Even a month ago, few believed that Syria would make a definitive switch over to Iran in the current struggle over reshaping the Middle East. We had it from well-placed Syrian sources that the leadership in Damascus, debating the wisdom of throwing in its lot with the Khomeinists in Tehran, might end up joining the new Arab bloc of moderate states.Sunni Woman's Rape Claim Roils Iraq CBS News - Feb 21 3:29 PM
The U.S. has become involved in the case of a Sunni woman who claims she was raped by Shiite Iraqi police. She was examined at a U.S.-run medical facility and the military is investigating the case, which is adding to sectarian animosity.Lebanon violates U.N. ceasefire UPI - Feb 21 2:26 PM
Lebanon's army fired a round of anti-aircraft weapons while Israeli aircraft were detected over southern Lebanon, the United Nations said.Lebanon unrest worries Britain UPI - Feb 21 12:25 PM
Britain's Foreign Office said it was concerned about the "ongoing political instability" in Lebanon. Foreign Office Minister Kim Howells, responding to ...Israeli warplanes fly low over south Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 21 1:34 AM
Israeli warplanes flew at a low altitude over large areas of southern Lebanon on Wednesday, witnesses said.Iran, Syria stress preservation of nuclear rights Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 18 4:21 AM
Iran - Syria - Statement Iran and Syria here Sunday stressed the need for settlement of Iran's nuclear case through diplomatic channels and holding talks with no precondition as well as preservation of Tehran's right to access nuclear fuel cycle.Iran, Syria call for restoration of security, calm to Iraq, Palestine Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 18 4:51 AM
Iran - Syria - Statement Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad issued a joint statement before the Syrian side wound up his official two-day visit to Tehran on Sunday.Syria's president in Iran to discuss Iraq WANE-TV Fort Wayne - Feb 18 2:54 AM
TEHRAN, Iran The presidents of Syria and Iraq are holding a summit to discuss a number of Middle East issues, including Iraq. Iranian state media say Syria's President...Sawyer Says Shes On An Endurance Course ContactMusic - Feb 20 10:26 AM
Good Morning America cohost Dianne Sawyer says she regards her recent reporting forays into the heart of Syria, North Korea, Iran, and Camden, NJ (Iran and Syria will continue joint anti-US front: Assad Khaleej Times - Feb 18 4:26 AM
TEHERAN - Syrian President Bashar Al Assad, speaking Sunday at the end of a two-day Iran-Syria summit in Teheran, vowed to continue with Iran their joint front against the United States.Sunnis unite amid Shiite growth in Mideast UPI - Feb 21 10:56 AM
Arab and Muslim diplomats are saying seven Muslim countries may seek forming an alliance to face a possible threat of Shiite expansion in the Middle East.Iraq begins to re-open borders with Iran and Syria Khaleej Times - Feb 18 4:32 AM
SHALAMCHEN, Iraq - Iraq began to reopen its borders with Iran and Syria on Sunday, three days after they closed as part of an operation to crack down on sectarian and insurgent violence, officials said.Palestinian group in Syria hails end to infighting, rejects Israel EARTHtimes.org - Feb 20 4:40 AM
Damascus - The radical Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) on Tuesday in Damascus hailed the halt of inter-Palestinian fighting in the Gaza Strip between rivals Fatah and Hamas, but announced that it would still not recognize Israel despite a Saudi-brokered deal between the two sides.Embassies reject C-charge BBC News - Feb 21 9:10 AM
Several embassies suspend congestion charge payments after the western extension comes into force.US pushes Syria into the arms of Iran Gulf News - Feb 19 1:41 PM
Syrian President Bashar Al Assad went to Tehran last Saturday for a much publicised meeting with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.News in brief The Daily Item - 42 minutes ago
WATER LEAK CANCELS SCHOOLTuesday, February 20 CNN.com - Feb 20 11:47 PM
From CNN White House Correspondent Suzanne MalveauxIran, Syria call for Middle East free of WMD Al Bawaba - Feb 18 4:55 AM
Iran and Syria on Sunday stressed the need for settlement of Iran's nuclear case through diplomatic channels and holding talks with no precondition as well as preservation of Tehran's right to access nuclear fuel cycle.Israeli general: Hezbollah growing more powerful Middle East Online - Feb 20 5:27 AM
Israeli army says Iran, Syria supplying Hezbollah with various weapons regularly, including new armaments.Iran call on Syrian president's support to Iraqi government ArabicNews.com - Feb 21 6:21 PM
Iran's Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Sunday called on visiting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to support the Iraqi government.British opposition blasts Iraq policy UPI - Feb 21 9:11 AM
British opposition lawmakers have Wednesday blasted Prime Minister Tony Blair's Iraq policy despite his declaration to withdraw 1,600 troops from Iraq.Iraq says borders with Iran and Syria to re-open Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 16 11:28 PM
Iraq will re-open its borders with Iran and Syria, closed earlier this week in the initial stages of a security crackdown, a spokesman for the officer overseeing the plan said on Saturday.Full text: Blair's speech, Cameron's reply Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours, 29 minutes ago
With permission, Mr Speaker, I shall make a Statement, on recent developments in Iraq and across the Middle East. Saddam was removed from power in May 2003. In June of 2004 the UNSC passed a resolution setting out the support of the international community for the incoming Interim Government of Iraq, for a political process leading to full democratic elections overseen by the UN itself and for ...International Street Food Bazaar brings tastes of the world to MSU Bozeman Daily Chronicle - 19 minutes ago
Whoever came up with the bumper sticker "Visualize Whirled Peas" was onto something. Maybe the way to world peace is through our stomachs.Lebanon seeks extension of Hariri probe AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 20 7:31 PM
The Lebanese government on Tuesday approved a bill asking the U.N. Security Council to extend by one year the mandate of an international team investigating the assassination of former premier Rafik Hariri.Saudi Arabia Plays A Leading Role As Middle East Power Broker Voice of America - Feb 21 5:03 PM
Saudi Arabia played a leading role recently in brokering a deal for a Palestinian coalition government that is to include members of the rival Fatah and Hamas factions.Yesterday in parliament Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours, 26 minutes ago
Afghanistan Britain's Nato partners were urged to do more in the coalition battle against Taliban forces in Afghanistan.After the Mecca Accord, Clouded Horizons New York Times - Feb 20 8:36 PM
The Saudi-brokered pact between warring Palestinian factions largely torpedoed peace talks between the Israelis and the Palestinians.US soldiers carry out armed raid on Iraqi journalists' union ArabicNews.com - Feb 21 6:16 PM
Iran call on Syrian president's support to Iraqi government Iran's Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Sunday called on visiting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to support the Iraqi government.Hamas' Exiled Leader In Cairo For Talks On Mecca Deal Nasdaq - Feb 21 2:22 PM
CAIRO (AP)--Hamas' militant leader Khaled Mashaal was in Cairo on Wednesday for talks with Egyptian officials on the deal he signed together with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Mecca.UN panel grills Canada on Arar; Ottawa official denies racial profiling CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Feb 21 12:26 PM
GENEVA (CP) - Canada has vigorously denied engaging in racial profiling in its fight against terrorism.Canada beats Australia in protecting citizens Daily Yomiuri Online - Feb 21 6:35 PM
"Extraordinary rendition"--a genuinely frightening Orwellian term for outsourcing torture--has become a metaphor for how the "war on terror" lost its moral compass.Pressure put on Syria opponents as polls loom Middle East Online - Feb 19 8:12 AM
Opposition admits government policy to push market economy has made progress despite its stand against opponents.Rice Looks Back for a Way Forward on Mideast Peace Washington Post - Feb 20 6:39 PM
BERLIN, Feb. 20 -- Over Christmas vacation, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice took home a three-foot stack of reports written by the State Department historian on previous efforts by the United States to forge Middle East peace. Rice had read memoirs by her predecessors, but as she embarked on her own effort to help end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, she decided she needed to study a ...Earnings: Quarterly earnings slip at Home Depot International Herald Tribune - Feb 20 10:45 PM
Quarterly earnings slip at Home DepotIraq says borders with Iran and Syria to re-open IranMania.com - Feb 17 10:04 PM
LONDON, February 18 (IranMania) - Iraq will re-open its borders with Iran and Syria, closed earlier this week in the initial stages of a security crackdown, a spokesman for the officer overseeing the plan said, Reuters reported.Arutz 7 TV Israel National News - 2 hours, 10 minutes ago
(IsraelNN.com) Syrian troop deployment near the border with Israel has confirmed reports by Golan Heights residents several weeks ago that Syrian President Bashar Assad is staging a show of strength against Israel.UN Security Council approves Somalia peacekeepers Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 20 4:25 PM
The U.N. Security Council authorized an African Union peacekeeping mission for Somalia for six months on Tuesday as mortar attacks pounded the capital and the northeast African country spiraled further into chaos.Hamas leader arrives in Cairo TVNZ - Feb 21 2:34 PM
Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal arrived in Cairo on Wednesday, kicking off a tour that includes Russia and Iran to gather support for a deal on a Palestinian unity government, a high level Hamas member said.
