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Analysis: U.S. nixes Israel-Syria talks 
UPI - Feb 23 10:08 AM
The United States has demanded Israel not even "explore" the possibility of peace talks with Syria, the Haaretz newspaper reported Friday. Israelis are ...Syria said boosting arsenal since war AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 22 12:08 PM
Syria has embarked on an "unprecedented" effort to bolster its armed forces with Iranian and Russian help, the Israeli daily Haaretz reported Thursday.Rice warns Israel against talks with Syria UPI - Feb 22 10:24 PM
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned Israel against any attempts to talk to Syria during her recent visit.Rep.: Time to talk with Iran, Syria The Scranton Times-Tribune - Feb 23 3:54 AM
U.S. Rep. Christopher P. Carney said Thursday the United States needs to open a dialogue with Syria and Iran on the war in Iraq, echoing the message given to him and other visiting congressmen by leaders in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Turkey.US says 'NO' to Israel-Syria peace talks Jerusalem Newswire - Feb 23 5:29 AM
Israeli officials say that when US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice visited this week, she forcefully demanded that Israel refrain from talking peace with Syria.IDF 2007 assessment: War in Gaza, not Syria Jerusalem Newswire - Feb 23 4:44 AM
Israeli defense officials agree that Syria, with the backing of Iran, is apparently preparing for war with the Jewish state, but do not believe that conflict will erupt this year.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 SaysU.S. hardens line on talks between Israel and Syria Haaretz Daily - Feb 22 10:41 PM
The United States demanded that Israel desist from even exploratory contacts with Syria, of the sort that would test whether Damascus is serious in its declared intentions to hold peace talks with Israel.Carney: Talks are needed with Syria, Iran The Daily Review - Feb 23 1:19 AM
U.S. Rep. Christopher P. Carney said Thursday the United States needs to open a dialog with Syria and Iran on the war in Iraq, echoing the message delivered to him and other visiting congressmen by leaders in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Turkey.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.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.Riyadh presses Damascus to back Hariri court The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 23 12:45 PM
Saudi Arabia is stepping up its efforts to convince Syria to endorse the international court to try suspects in former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri's assassination, viewed by the kingdom as key to the solution of the Lebanese crisis, according to Lebanon's Central News Agency. Al-Markazia reported on Friday that a meeting might be held.EASTWEST Introduces Quantum Leap Voices Of Passion Virtual Instrument Broadcast Newsroom - Feb 23 12:51 PM
DMN Newswire--2007-2-23-- EASTWEST (www.soundsonline.com), the industry leader in soundware development and distribution, introduces Quantum Leap Voices of Passion , a Virtual Instrument of female vocalists from Wales, Syria, India, Bulgaria and America.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 ...WER calls for greater international response to Iraqi refugee crisis AlertNet - Feb 23 6:21 AM
World Emergency Relief (WER) - UK While many governments are continuing to ignore the plight of Iraqi refugees, WER is increasing the provision of humanitarian aid to local partner agencies in Jordan and Syria who are working with ... 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.Canada strikes down anti-terror law AP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 10 minutes ago
One of Canada's most contentious anti-terrorism measures was struck down Friday by the Supreme Court, which declared it unconstitutional to detain foreign terror suspects indefinitely while the courts review their deportation orders.© Oxford Business Group. Publishers of Emerging Markets Intelligence Reports. Oxford Business Group - Feb 23 7:45 AM
Syria has long been accused by the US of fuelling the fires of insurrection in neighbouring Iraq, providing assistance to factions opposed to Baghdad and, in co-operation with Iran, seeking to benefit from instability in the region.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 ...Simpson: Talk with Iran Casper Star-Tribune - Feb 23 1:18 AM
LARAMIE -- Fostering regional talks between Iraq and surrounding nations, including Iran and Syria, is the only path offering substantial hope of solving the crisis in Iraq, former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson said Thursday.U.S. detention of key Shiite raises ire AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 23 4:55 PM
U.S. troops detained the eldest son of Iraq's most influential Shiite politician for nearly 12 hours Friday as he crossed back from Iran the same route Washington believes is used to keep powerful Shiite militias flush with weapons and aid.Jailing Without Trial Rejected in Canada Washington Post - 2 hours, 58 minutes ago
TORONTO, Feb. 23 -- Canada's Supreme Court on Friday unanimously struck down the use of secret testimony to imprison and deport foreigners as possible terrorist suspects, ruling that the procedures violate Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms.Canadian Court Limits Detention in Terror Cases New York Times - Feb 23 6:43 PM
The decision reflected striking differences from the current legal climate in the United States.Hamas sends message to captured Israeli soldier's dad CNN.com - Feb 23 5:32 PM
A Hamas leader on Friday offered a message to the father of an Israeli soldier captured by Hamas in June: If you want your son to be released, get your country to follow our demands.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...Meshaal calls for end of siege on Palestinians People's Daily - Feb 22 10:44 PM
Exiled politburo chief of Hamas in Syria Khaled Meshaal Thursday called on the international community to end the siege on the Palestinian people after the formation of the upcoming Palestinian unity government.Canada court strikes right to detain foreign terrorism suspects International Herald Tribune - Feb 23 12:56 PM
The justices ruled that detaining such people for an unlimited period and without trial violated the country's bill of rights.Carney calls for diplomacy The Daily Item - Feb 22 9:06 PM
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.The future is now CNN Money - Feb 23 1:33 PM
The Future Is Now: In Lessons From Our Future, a brilliant history that's never been written, the authors conclude, "If the future teaches us anything, it's that it hasn't happened yet." That has held true throughout the years and helps explain why visions of the future - from home robots to hovercraft - have always looked so, well, futuristic. But lately something's changed.Apology issued over Iraq politican's son AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 23 1:39 PM
U.S. troops detained the son of Iraq's most powerful Shiite politician Friday as he returned to the country from Iran, keeping him in custody for nearly 12 hours before releasing him, Shiite officials said. The U.S. ambassador apologized for the arrest.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.US steps up pressure on Iran over nuclear standoff AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 23 12:30 PM
The United States stepped up pressure Friday on Iran over its nuclear program, calling for tougher UN sanctions as Vice President Dick Cheney again brandished the threat of military action if diplomacy fails.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.Hamas' Haniyeh a popular politician AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 23 12:12 PM
He has a gaggle of bodyguards and a silver Mercedes, but to the people of this refugee camp, Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas is still just "Abul Abed," the neighbor who shares electricity from his generator during power cuts and attends their weddings and funerals.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?Oscar time is bittersweet for Iraqi filmmaker AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 23 11:23 AM
Iraqi filmmaker Hamid Almaleky is hoping two documentaries on his war-torn country will snatch up awards at Sunday's Oscars ceremony, though he admits he'll be watching the show with heavy heart.Journalist took risks to prove himself AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 23 9:11 AM
Sami al-Hajj, 38, grew up in central Sudan, the second eldest of six children, and left in the early 1990s to find work in the United Arab Emirates, according to his younger brother, Asim.UN sets date for Iraq refugee conference AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 23 7:58 AM
The United Nations will hold a conference on April 17 and 18 to discuss the four million Iraqis displaced or made refugees by the war in their country, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees announced Friday.Shiites say U.S. arrested leader's son USA Today - Feb 23 10:35 AM
U.S. troops detained the son of Iraq's top Shiite politician Friday as he returned to the country from Iran but released him nearly 12 hours later, Shiite officials said. The U.S. ambassador apologized for the arrest.U.S. Arrests Shi'ite Leader's Son Time Magazine - Feb 23 10:14 AM
Amar al-Hakim, son of political leader Abdul-Aziz al-Hakim, was taken into custody at a crossing point and was transferred to a U.S. facility in Kut 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.From Baghdad, First Impressions of the Surge Washington Post - Feb 23 9:50 AM
President Bush's plan to battle Baghdad insurgents with a 21,000 troop surge in Baghdad started in earnest last week with U.S. and Iraqi troops sweeping through the capital.Hamas' down-home prime minister most popular Palestinian politician despite strife-ridden year USA Today - Feb 23 9:39 AM
He has a gaggle of guards now and a silver Mercedes, but to the people of this refugee camp, Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas is still just "Abul Abed," the neighbor who distributes electricity from his generator during power cuts and attends their weddings and funerals.Lizz Winstead: Michelle Bachmental Patient HuffingtonPost - 1 hour, 27 minutes ago
Poor Michelle Bachmann. It seems our eager cub congressgirl gave an interview using info from her "Hello Kitty Kookoo Congressional Notebook Full of Cool Secret Stuff Only She Knows." Yes chockful of Bachmanniacal insights, Michelle made this "Not even Cheney is this fucking nuts" statement about Iran's plans for Iraq. Michelle Honey, write this on your hand so you can reference it ...Shiites say U.S. arrested leader's son AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 23 9:21 AM
U.S. troops arrested the son of Iraq's most powerful Shiite politician Friday as he returned to the country from Iran, Shiite officials said, then later said he had been released.U.S. forces detain son of top Iraqi Shi'ite leader Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 23 8:53 AM
U.S. troops detained the eldest son of Abdul-Aziz al-Hakim, one of Iraq's most powerful Shi'ite leaders, at an Iraqi checkpoint on the Iranian border on Friday, Iraqi security force officials 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.Suspected insurgent leader held in Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 23 5:56 AM
A suspected al-Qaida linked insurgent leader accused of financing attacks and recruiting fighters was captured in southern Iraq, Iraqi police said Friday. The U.S. military also said it was investigating reports of civilian casualties in fierce fighting in the volatile city of Ramadi.Suspect held in Iraq; 3 U.S. troops dead AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 23 6:39 AM
A suspected al-Qaida-linked insurgent leader accused of financing attacks and recruiting fighters was captured in southern Iraq, police said Friday. The U.S. military, meanwhile, said it was investigating reports of civilian casualties in fighting in Ramadi, the volatile capital of Anbar province. It said three U.S. soldiers were killed Thursday in combat in the province, but did not give ...Canada anti-terror rule overturned MSNBC - Feb 23 3:41 PM
One of Canada's most contentious anti-terrorism provisions was struck down Friday by the Supreme Court, which declared it unconstitutional to detain foreign terror suspects indefinitely while the courts review their deportation orders.The Blogger-Martyr of Egypt Time Magazine - Feb 23 6:44 AM
An iconoclastic law student is sentenced to prison and shudders go through the Middle East blogosphere Arutz 7 TV Israel National News - Feb 22 7:55 PM
(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.Muslim nations to hold Mideast talks in Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 23 4:37 AM
The foreign ministers of seven key Muslim nations will meet in Pakistan this weekend to discuss a joint strategy to end the worsening turmoil in the Middle East.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.Canada Rules Indefinite Detention Wrong ABC News - Feb 23 1:48 PM
Canada's High Court Overturns Anti-Terrorism Law That Detains Suspects IndefinitelyDetained Syrian refuses ceding citizenship UPI - Feb 23 8:37 AM
A detained Syrian activist says he refuses to give up his citizenship as the government seeks to take it away from him.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.Canada rejects anti-terrorism law The Washington Times - 19 minutes ago
OTTAWA -- One of Canada's most contentious anti-terrorism provisions was struck down yesterday by its Supreme Court, which declared it unconstitutional to detain foreign terror suspects indefinitely while the courts review deportation orders.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.Canadian Court Strikes Down Terror Program CBS News - Feb 23 9:30 AM
Canada's Supreme Court struck down the government's right to detain foreign terrorism suspects indefinitely and without trial, saying the system violates the country's bill of rights.U.S. sorry for Iraqi arrest near Iran MSNBC - Feb 23 9:11 AM
U.S. troops detained the son of Iraq s most powerful Shiite politician Friday as he returned to the country from Iran, keeping him in custody for nearly 12 hours before releasing him, Shiite officials said. The U.S. ambassador later apologized.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.Musharraf, left, visited several Muslim countries recently [Reuters] Aljazeera - 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
The foreign ministers of seven key Muslim nations were due to arrive in Pakistan for talks on a collective push to end the turmoil in the Middle East.Canada government loses terror ruling Financial Times - Feb 23 6:36 PM
Canada's Supreme Court has struck down a law allowing the government to detain terrorism suspects indefinitely without trial.Canada Rules Indefinite Detention Wrong CBS News - Feb 23 8:10 AM
Canada's Supreme Court struck down the government's right to detain foreign terrorism suspects indefinitely and without trial, ruling Friday that the system violates the country's bill of rights.The Surge New York Review of Books - Feb 23 12:52 PM
On January 10, 2007, President Bush presented his new Iraq plan in a nationally broadcast address from the White House library. "The most urgent priority for success in Iraq," he explained, "is security, especially in Baghdad."Three U.S. Soldiers Die In Anbar Province CBS News - Feb 23 9:00 AM
Three American soldiers have been killed in combat operations in the western province of Anbar, the U.S. military said. Meanwhile, Iraqi police say a top al Qaeda financier has been captured.Shiites Say U.S. Arrested Leader's Son CBS News - Feb 23 8:09 AM
U.S. troops arrested the son of Iraq's most powerful Shiite politician Friday as he returned to the country from Iran, Shiite officials said.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.U.S. arrests son of top Iraqi Shiite; ambassador apologizes Seattle Times - Feb 23 12:19 PM
U.S. apologizes for arrest of son of Iraqi politician at Iran border BAGHDAD, Iraq U.S. troops detained the son of Iraq's most...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.Friday, Feb 23, 2007 Knight-Ridder Washington Bureau - Feb 23 4:29 PM
WASHINGTON - Though he says he's not seeking the presidency as the "Hispanic candidate," New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is proving a rock star among the Spanish-language press, and Democrats hope his presence among presidential contenders will fire up Hispanic voters.'Do not confine zakat distribution to religious studies' New Straits Times - Feb 23 6:12 PM
KUALA LUMPUR: Distribution of zakat (tithe) should not be confined to overseas-bound students who want to pursue religious studies only.Jewish Group Wants Man Out Of Indy Mayoral Race WRTV TheIndyChannel.com via Yahoo! News - Feb 22 6:59 PM
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.