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Syria has embarked on an "unprecedented" effort to bolster its armed forces with Iranian and Russian help, the Israeli daily Haaretz reported Thursday.Claim: Syria-Russia missle deal close UPI - Feb 22 8:19 AM
Syria could soon receive thousands of advanced anti-tank missiles from Russia that could find their way into the hands of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.Syria denies moving troops toward Israel UPI - Feb 22 6:24 AM
Syria denied a published report that it is building up its troops along the Israeli border. Israeli Radio reported that Syrian Parliament member ...Syria Said Boosting Arsenal Since War ABC News - Feb 22 5:50 AM
Syria Beefing Up Its Arsenal in Wake of Last Year's Israel-Hezbollah Lebanon War, Report SaysReport: 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.Israel's PM: No Compromise on Hamas, Iran and Syria Payvand Iran News - Feb 22 8:09 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. VOA's Jim Teeple reports from Jerusalem the Israeli leader also had tough words for Iran and Syria.Report: Iraqi refugees burden Syria MSNBC - Feb 21 3:26 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.Israeli leader draws hard line against Syria, Iran, Palestinians Miami Herald - Feb 22 12:13 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.Report: Iraqi Refugees Crowding Syria ABC News - Feb 21 2:33 PM
Report: Iraqi Refugees Driving Up Prices in Syria, Overcrowding SchoolsSyria denies moving troops toward Israel EARTHtimes.org - Feb 22 6:26 AM
Syria denied a published report that it is building up its troops along the Israeli border.Syria does matter Middle East Online - Feb 22 1:19 AM
Syria matters because it is at the heart of the Middle East and is the key to a comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace, says Alon Ben-Meir .New regulation for Iraqi refugees in Syria Middle East Online - Feb 22 2:04 AM
Iraqi refugees in Syria receive new Syrian Government regulations with cheers, happiness.Report: 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.Israel gripped by Syria war fears AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 22 6:55 AM
A reported Syrian troop build-up near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights has fuelled speculation in Israel about a future conflict, more than three decades after the two enemies last went to war.Blair says he is prepared to work with Syria, Iran IranMania.com - Feb 22 12:00 AM
LONDON, February 22 (IranMania) - 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, Reuters reported.Syria moving troops closer to border with Israel: report EARTHtimes.org - Feb 22 12:25 AM
Tel Aviv - Syria has moved its forces closer to the border with the Israel-occupied Golan Heights, an Israeli newspaper reported Thursday.Olmert spells out tough line against Iran, Syria Boston Herald - Feb 21 12:43 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 3:29 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 10:52 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 4:05 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.Israel gripped by Syria war fears Middle East Times - Feb 22 7:20 AM
JERUSALEM -- A reported Syrian troop build-up near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights has fueled speculation in Israel about a future conflict, more than three decades after the two enemies last went to war.Re-arming Race In Mideast by Joshua Brilliant UPI Correspondent Tel Aviv (UPI) Feb 22, 2007 Space War - Feb 22 5:48 PM
Six months after the attacks against Lebanon, Syria, Hezbollah and Israel are all beefing up their forces, preparing for another round of hostilities though none seem imminent.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 12:26 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.Analysis: Rearming race in Mideast UPI - Feb 22 11:52 AM
Six months after the attacks against Lebanon, Syria, Hezbollah and Israel are all beefing up their forces, preparing for another round of hostilities ...Syria Does Matter Ohmynews - Feb 20 10:27 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...Carney calls for diplomacy The Daily Item - 38 minutes ago
KUWAIT While on a fact-finding mission in the Middle East this week, U.S. Rep. Chris Carney said he's heard a consensus among national leaders that the United States must talk with Iran and Syria to end the war in Iraq.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 1:23 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.http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/829405.html MLive.com - Feb 22 4:51 PM
With Syria building up its arsenal and tensions with Israel mounting near the Golan Heights, does the US: A) Encourage talks between the two, or B) Demand Israel desist from "even exploratory" diplomatic contact?Syria bolstering forces, troops moving closer to border Haaretz Daily - Feb 21 11:41 PM
The Syrian armed forces are being strengthened in an unprecedented way in recent memory with the help of generous funding from Iran and its troops appear to be moving closer to the border with Israel.Syria rearms, moves troops closer to Golan Heights border Haaretz Daily - Feb 22 12:42 AM
The Syrian armed forces are being strengthened in an unprecedented way in recent memory with the help of generous funding from Iran. The Syrians are bolstering their forces in all areas except the air force, which has been believed to be weak for some time.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.Arutz 7 TV Israel National News - 1 hour, 49 minutes ago
(IsraelNN.com) American Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has told officials in the Olmert administration to keep a further distance from Syria. Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has said that the stage is not ready for negotiations with Damascus but that low-level exploratory talks can take place.RATE THIS ARTICLE Crosswalk.com - Feb 22 5:47 AM
Jerusalem (CNSNews.com) - Iran is providing "generous" funding to help Syria beef up its forces, and those troops seem to be moving closer to the Israeli border, an Israeli daily reported on Thursday.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.Olmert takes tough stance on talks The Buffalo News - Feb 22 6:10 AM
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 Iran's nuclear ambitions and saying the Jewish state has no interest in talking to those who support violence.Israel's PM: No Compromise on Hamas, Iran and Syria Voice of America - Feb 21 11:18 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 7:42 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.Israel's Olmert urges tough stand in region The Philadelphia Inquirer - Feb 22 12:06 AM
Israel's prime minister spelled out a tough line yesterday 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 had no interest in talking to those who supported violence.SYRIA Damascus heads for elections, arresting opponents and tightening media controls - Asia News AsiaNews.it - Feb 20 6:29 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.Olmert spells out tough line St. Petersburg Times - Feb 22 12:33 AM
JERUSALEM - Israel's prime minister spoke out 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.Arutz 7 TV Israel National News - Feb 22 9:40 AM
(IsraelNN.com) The Lebanese government and the United Nations are discussing the possibility of placing an international force on the border between Lebanon and Syria. The force would be responsible for preventing the smuggling of weapons from Syria to the Lebanese terrorist group Hizbullah.Syria, Iran to work against US & 'Zionists': report IranMania.com - Feb 19 11:19 PM
LONDON, February 20 (IranMania) - 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, The Financial Express reported.Jewish Group Wants Man Out Of Indy Mayoral Race WRTV TheIndyChannel.com via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 46 minutes ago
A Jewish political group on Thursday called on Marion County Republicans to prevent a man from running for Indianapolis mayor, saying he made anti-Jewish remarks.Diar, Syria ign deal on holiday complex Gulf Times - Feb 20 12:26 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.Prodi's resignation could open new era AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 23 minutes ago
Romano Prodi couldn't live with them and couldn't live without them. The far-left fringe of his fragile coalition, they are the parties that noisily opposed the premier's U.S.-friendly policies on keeping Italian troops in Afghanistan and expanding U.S. bases in Italy.Report: refugees raise prices in Syria Sharewatch - Feb 21 10:48 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.Today's Situation Argia - Feb 22 6:11 AM
Haaretz's Ze'ev Schiff reports Thursday that Syria has embarked on an 'unprecedented' effort to bolster its armed forces with Iranian and Russian help.Romney calls on N.Y. to screen pensions AP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 57 minutes ago
Republican Mitt Romney, seeking to make U.S. policy toward Iran his issue, on Thursday urged several elected New York officials to divest any state pension funds from Iran.Corker backs surge in U.S. troops in Iraq Chattanooga Times Free Press - Feb 21 11:19 PM
U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, RTenn., said Wednesday he supports President Bush s plan to send 21,500 more U.S. troops to Iraq and expects that country to convene a summit with Iran, Syria and other neighbors on issues of regional security.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 12:20 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.Stocks: blue chip bust CNN Money - Feb 22 12:49 PM
Blue chips slumped Thursday afternoon, falling for a second session, as investors eyed rising oil prices and a jump in Treasury bond yields and opted to take a step back.Qatari firm to develop Syria tourism complex The Peninsula - Feb 19 3:04 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.Arutz 7 TV Israel National News - Feb 22 12:55 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Syria is beefing up troops along its border at the Golan Heights, according to a report by the Haaretz news service. Syrian forces are being redeployed along the Israeli border in a manner not seen since the Yom Kippur war, said the report.War games on Golan Heights Gulf Times - Feb 21 10:26 PM
JERUSALEM: Israel yesterday conducted its most important war games in five years on the Golan Heights, the strategic plateau seized from Syria 40 years ago, Defence Minister Amir Peretz said.Middle East Business Information Zawya - Feb 22 1:47 AM
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 .Qatar to develop Syria tourism complex Middle East Times - Feb 19 10:24 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.Lebanese leader urges new cabinet and Hariri court AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 22 10:25 AM
The leader of one of Lebanon's main Christian political parties on Thursday urged the formation of a new cabinet together with an international tribunal into the murder of ex-premier Rafiq Hariri in order to end the country's political crisis.Group Condemns Indiana Republican Over Anti-Jewish Comments Fox News - 1 hour, 49 minutes ago
An Indianapolis mayoral candidate is under attack from a national Jewish group amid reports he made anti-Semitic remarks, according to a press release from the organization.Cleric says CIA agents tortured him AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 22 10:54 AM
An Egyptian cleric, speaking publicly for the first time, said Thursday that Egyptian officials tortured him in prison after he was kidnapped in Italy allegedly by CIA agents and sent here for interrogation.Oil rises, stocks slide CNN Money - Feb 22 10:34 AM
Blue chips led the declines Thursday, falling for a second session after the Dow industrials and S&P 500 hit records earlier in the week.On the visit of Syrian president to Iran ArabicNews.com - Feb 21 6:31 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.'Solve it or quit' Lebanese campaigners tell politicians AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 22 10:04 AM
Fear of renewed civil war in Lebanon has led to the creation of dozens of civil movements which are venting their anger at the country's politicians on the streets, billboards and the Internet.Syria Delays Dissident's Trial Because 2 Defendants Absent Nasdaq - Feb 19 6:08 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.Italy's fractured government faces uncertainty USA Today - Feb 22 9:15 AM
One of Romano Prodi's allies wants to shut down U.S. bases in Italy and dissolve NATO. Another calls Lebanon's militant Islamic group Hezbollah "a victim of stereotyping." Prodi needed such leftists to edge out Silvio Berlusconi in elections last year. But with them the prime minister's ability to govern has been paralyzed.Syria relaxes restrictions on Iraq refugees Khaleej Times - Feb 19 9:50 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.Cleric in alleged CIA kidnap speaks MSNBC - 2 hours, 49 minutes ago
An Egyptian cleric, speaking publicly for the first time, said Thursday that Egyptian officials tortured him in prison after he was kidnapped in Italy allegedly by CIA agents and sent to Egypt for interrogation.Gulfsands Spuds Khurbet East in Syria Rigzone - Feb 19 9:21 AM
Gulfsands Petroleum plc has commenced drilling the Khurbet East (KHE 1) exploration well within Block 26, Syria.Goohriab wins class one title Gulf Daily News - Feb 21 5:20 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 10:33 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.Syrian troops move closer to Israel border: report AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 22 1:41 AM
Syrian armed forces appear to be moving closer to the border with Israel and the military is being strengthened with Iranian help, an Israeli newspaper reported Thursday.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.A Long War Yes But Not World War Four by Arnaud De Borchgrave UPI Editor at Large Washington (UPI) Feb 22, 2007 Space War - Feb 22 5:48 PM
This space recently commented that former CIA Director R. James Woolsey believes we have been in World War IV ever since Islamic revolutionaries overthrew Iran's monarchy in 1979 -- and imposed a draconian clerical dictatorship.Senate Democrats Draft New Iraq War Authorization The Politico - 11 minutes ago
Senate Democrats are backing a pullout of U.S. combat troops from Iraq by the end of March, 2008 a deadline similar to that recommended recently by the bipartisan Iraq Study Group.Syria, Iran to work against sinister aims of US and Zionists Financial Express - Feb 19 8:26 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.Israel stages Golan war games News 24 South Africa - Feb 21 11:16 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.Prodi's Resignation Could Open New Era AP via Yahoo! Asia News - 1 hour, 23 minutes ago
Romano Prodi couldn't live with them and couldn't live without them.Hotlinks Tiscali - Feb 21 8:44 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."UPI NewsTrack TopNews UPI - Feb 22 9:09 AM
News from United Press International, around the world around the clock ...Hamas leader expresses optimism on Mecca agreement People's Daily - 45 minutes ago
Exiled politburo chief of Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) Khaled Meshaal said on Thursday that Mecca agreement would succeed in case of lifting the blockade imposed on the Palestinians as there was no other option, the official news agency MENA reported.Analysis: Long War, not WW IV UPI - Feb 22 8:52 AM
This space recently commented that former CIA Director R. James Woolsey believes we have been in World War IV ever since Islamic revolutionaries overthrew ...Edwards: Apology issue of conscience New Hampshire Union Leader - 30 minutes ago
Democrat John Edwards said yesterday he apologized for his 2002 vote approving the invasion of Iraq because he realized about two years ago he should not have given George W. Bush the authority to wage war.Water shortage may be next cause of world war The Barnstable Patriot - 1 hour, 18 minutes ago
While much attention and debate have been correctly focused on the impending planet-wide oil shortage, a far greater calamity awaits us as the reality of the looming global water crisis becomes more apparent.Critics slag meeting of top North American ministers as too secretive CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Feb 22 3:45 PM
OTTAWA (CP) - It's not often governments have to put out a press release reassuring their citizens they're not selling out their sovereignty.Review of the Arab press UPI - Feb 22 6:52 AM
Arab press roundup for Feb. 22:Candidate offends Jewish groups The Indianapolis Star - Feb 22 12:55 PM
Jewish groups today called on the Marion County GOP to pull its support of likely Republican mayoral candidate Bob Parker after he made what were viewed as "unbecoming" comments about the Jewish community.U.S. Tries to Ease Concerns in Russia on Antimissile Plan New York Times - Feb 21 7:28 PM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said American plans to base missile defenses in Eastern Europe were solely intended to counter Iran.Malaysia Cup 2007: Hatem's focus on AFC Cup New Straits Times - Feb 22 5:01 PM
NEGRI Sembilan have slumped to two defeats during his enforced absence, but as far as chief coach Hatem Souissi is concerned, his focus is on the AFC Cup which kicks off next month.Iran, Syria strategically linked: Leader mehrnews.com - Feb 19 12:45 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.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.KCNA Raps U.S. Despicable Psychological Warfare against DPRK Korean Central News Agency - Feb 22 6:01 PM
Pyongyang, February 22 (KCNA) -- The United States reportedly decided to allocate more funds for the broadcasting services engaged in the anti-DPRK propaganda out of its budget for fiscal 2008 and extend the broadcasting time for this purpose.Opinion: One step forward, two steps back for peace New Straits Times - Feb 22 5:01 PM
The Mecca accord between warring Palestinian factions, Hamas and Fatah, brought a temporary respite but there are signs of strain, reports HELENE COOPER.Blogger Gets Four-Year Jail Term for Insulting Islam E-Commerce Times - Feb 22 2:04 PM
In a stark reminder of the perils some face when using the Internet to express themselves, an Egyptian blogger has been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of insulting Islam and the country's president in his writings. An Egyptian court on Thursday found that 22-year old Abdel Kareem Nabil had used his Web log postings to insult the Islamic religion, the Prophet Muhammad and ...U.N. council condemns "terrorist attacks" in Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News - Feb 22 2:02 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council condemned on Thursday "terrorist attacks" in Iraq and called for a halt to the "transit of terrorists" in and out of Iraq and the supply of arms and money to these groups.(AFX UK Focus) 2007-02-19 08:08 GMT: Emerald Energy, Gulfsands Petroleum spud Khurbet East exploration well in Syria Interactive Investor - Feb 19 12:32 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.