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Syria can play key role in quelling Iraq violence: Assad 
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Syria can play a major role in international efforts to quell sectarian violence in Iraq, President Bashar al-Assad told US television, warning the US might have missed its chance.UN opens Syria no-man's land school for Iraq Palestinians AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 05 8:11 AM
The United Nations has opened a tented school for some 90 Palestinian refugee children in the no-man's land between Iraq and Syria.Syria can help quell Iraq violence, Assad tells ABC News AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 05 6:41 AM
Syria can play a major role in international efforts to quell sectarian violence in Iraq, President Bashar al-Assad told US television.Syria urges talks on Iraq The Washington Times - 36 minutes ago
CAIRO -- Syrian President Bashar Assad said cooperation -- and negotiations -- between Syria and the United States could be the "last chance" to avoid full-scale civil war in Iraq.Israeli Media Says Syria Has Tested Scud by Staff Writers Jerusalem (AFP) Feb 02, 2007 Space War - Feb 05 5:03 PM
Syria has test-fired a Scud ballistic missile capable of striking anywhere in neighbouring arch-foe Israel, local media reported on Friday. The Israeli army's Green Pine radar system detected the test at the start of the week, according to security sources cited by the media.Assad to U.S.: Work with Syria on Iraq MSNBC - Feb 05 9:19 AM
President Bashar Assad said cooperation and negotiations between Syria and the United States could be the last chance to avoid full-scale civil war in Iraq.Syria: Talks With U.S. Iraq's Only Hope CBS News - Feb 05 8:07 AM
President Bashar Assad said cooperation _ and negotiations _ between Syria and the United States could be the "last chance" to avoid full-scale civil war in Iraq.Dialogue Between US And Syria Could Avoid Civil War In Iraq, Says Syrian President Nasdaq - Feb 05 10:36 AM
(RTTNews) - Syrian President Bashar Assad said on Monday that dialogue between his country and the US may be the "last chance" to avoid a civil war in Iraq. He added that Syria can help in negotiating with the warring Iraqi factions as it has good relations with all of them.Syria turns to euro for half of foreign currency reserves AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 04 1:27 PM
Syria has replaced the dollar with the euro for half of its foreign currency reserves, as part of efforts to counter possible US sanctions, Prime Minister Mohammed Naji Otri said.Iraq accuses Syria of helping rebels Los Angeles Times - Feb 05 12:23 AM
Lawmakers clash over the charges, and Damascus responds angrily. Toll in market bombing may grow. BAGHDAD The Iraqi government on Sunday accused Syria of harboring insurgents fomenting violence here after a massive suicide bombing the previous day killed at least 130 people in a Shiite neighborhood of the capital. Syria's president says dialogue is last chance to avoid civil war in Iraq Boston Herald - Feb 05 7:33 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria - President Bashar Assad said cooperation - and negotiations - between Syria and the United States could be the "last chance" to avoid full-scale civil war in Iraq. Assad criticized...Syria: Talks With U.S. Iraq's Only Hope Journal Gazette & Times Courier - Feb 05 10:51 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria - President Bashar Assad said cooperation _ and negotiations _ between Syria and the United States could be the "last chance" to avoid full-scale civil war in Iraq.Jumblatt warns opposition not to trust Syria The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 05 1:10 PM
Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) leader Walid Jumblatt criticized the "brotherly" Syrian regime Monday in his weekly comments to the PSP's Al-Anbaa newspaper, saying: "Syria is holding secret talks with Israel to reach peace at any price." "You have to know this regime is ready to sell you out once its suspicious deals with Israel are done.Iraq-Syria relations strained anew AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 04 6:53 AM
Relations between Baghdad and Damascus that were restored just three months ago are already under strain amid allegations Syria is sheltering Iraqi fugitives but being "hostile" to genuine refugees.Syria in move to curb Iraq violence The Herald - Feb 05 2:08 PM
WASHINGTON. SYRIA can play a major role in international efforts to quell sectarian violence in Iraq, President Bashar al-Assad told US television yesterday.Iraq accuses Syria of role in attacks Contra Costa Times - Feb 05 3:08 AM
The Iraqi government on Sunday accused Syria of harboring insurgents fomenting violence here following a massive suicide bombing the previous day that killed at least 135 people in a Shiite neighborhood of the nation's capital.syria: A bid to attract foreign investors Monday Morning - Feb 05 12:39 PM
Syria is offering incentives to attract foreign investors under a new law. They said the decree enacted by President Bashar Assad also calls for the creation of an investment authority to operate under the prime minister s office.Syria: Talks with U.S. Iraq's only hope India Daily - Feb 05 8:54 AM
President Bashar Assad said cooperation and negotiations between Syria and the United States could be the "last chance" to avoid full-scale civil war in Iraq. Assad criticized President Bush, saying his administration does not have the "vision" to bring peace in Iraq. In the interview with Diane Sawyer on ABC News'' "Good Morning America," Assad praised Bush's father, saying the elder Bush ...Syria's Assad says talks essential for peace in Iraq EARTHtimes.org - Feb 05 8:49 AM
Washington - Syria can play the main role in trying to halt the violence in Iraq, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Monday, but warned it might be too late because Iraq is already on course for a civil war.Syria hits out at latest accusations from Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 04 3:38 AM
Syria has reacted angrily to accusations by the Iraqi government that half the bombings rocking the country were the work of infiltrators from neighbouring Syria.Assad to ABC-TV: Dialogue with Syria last chance to avoid civil war Helena Independent Record - Feb 05 7:25 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - President Bashar Assad said in an interview aired Monday by ABC-TV that Syria is ready to talk to the U.S. about Iraq but is not optimistic Washington will seek a dialogue even though it may be the "last chance" to avoid full-scale civil war.Iraq says 50 percent of bombers arrive via Syria Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 04 3:06 AM
The Iraqi government said on Sunday that half the Sunni Muslim militants behind the bombings shaking the country had arrived through neighboring Syria.Syria: Talks with U.S. Iraq's only hope AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 05 10:59 AM
Syrian President Bashar Assad said in an interview aired Monday that the Bush administration does not have the vision to bring peace in Iraq and that his country could help calm the crisis if approached. Assad told ABC's "Good Morning America" that U.S.-Syrian cooperation was the "last chance" to avert a civil war in Iraq but he said he wasn't optimistic that President Bush would seize the ...Assad says U.S. dialogue with Syria is last chance to avoid civil war in Iraq USA Today - Feb 05 9:52 AM
Syrian President Bashar Assad said in an interview aired Monday that the Bush administration does not have the vision to bring peace in Iraq and that his country could help calm the crisis if approached.Gemayel: Syria behind 'coup d'etat' in Lebanon Middle East Online - Feb 05 12:42 AM
Fromer Lebanese President accuses Syria of blocking constitution process designed to endorse international tribunal.Syria blamed for Lebanon 'coup' News 24 South Africa - Feb 05 1:08 AM
Former Lebanese president Amin Gemayel says Syria is behind a movement to bring down the current government, and warned of a new civil war.Iraq refugees hold Syria sit-in demo AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 05 6:31 AM
Dozens of Iraqi refugees held a sit-in protest in the Syrian capital against new residency limits for civilians and their families fleeing the bloodshed across the border back home.Iraq calls on Iran and Syria for help security IranMania.com - Feb 04 11:48 PM
LONDON, February 5 (IranMania) - Officials from Iran, Syria, and neighboring countries have been invited to Baghdad to discuss security in Iraq. The UN, Arab League, and the Organization of Islamic Conference are also invitees, according to Asia News.Syria is haven for bombers, says Iraq Daily Telegraph - Feb 04 5:33 PM
Iraq has accused Syria of allowing half of all suicide bombers to infiltrate through its territory in an escalating war of words between Baghdad and Damascus that raised fears of a humanitarian crisis in the Middle EastSyria accused over Iraq attacks BBC News - Feb 04 2:58 AM
An Iraqi official says half of attacks in Baghdad are by militants from Syria, after a major blast in the capital.Lebanon Ex-President Says Syria Trying To Topple Beirut Government Nasdaq - Feb 04 1:21 PM
WASHINGTON (AP)--A former president of Lebanon accused Syria of plotting a coup d'etat against his country's democratically elected government. Amin Gemayel, whose son Pierre, the country's industry minister, was assassinated in November, said he doesn't know who was responsible for the killing.Iraqi refugees feel hounded by Syria crackdown AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 03 2:26 PM
Hussein, like hundreds of thousands of other Iraqis, fled to neighbouring Syria from the violence blighting daily life at home. But now that Damascus has tightened residency rules, he faces an uncertain future.U.S.-backed talks may be last chance for Iraq -Assad Reuters via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 41 minutes ago
Regional talks with Syria as the "the main player" may be the last chance to help stabilize Iraq and begin moving it toward national reconciliation, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Monday.Syria 'can broker peace in Iraq' BBC News - Feb 05 9:44 AM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says his country can play a major role in bringing security to Iraq.Iran, Syria discuss regional issues, Lebanon ArabicNews.com - Feb 04 2:06 PM
Syria's Foreign Minister Valid al-Mualem and Iranian Ambassador to Damascus Mohammad Hassan Akhtari conferred Sunday on the latest regional developments.Syria turns to euro for half of foreign currency reserves TODAYonline - Feb 04 1:55 PM
Euro banknotes on display. Syria has replaced the dollar with the euro for half of its foreign currency reserves, as part of efforts to counter possible US sanctions, Prime Minister Mohammed Naji Otri said.Syria denies crackdown on Iraqi refugees Gulf News - Feb 04 1:10 PM
Damascus: Syria yesterday dismissed Iraqi accusations that it was taking measures against Iraqi refugees while welcoming Sunni figures wanted by the Baghdad government.SYRIA FIRES SCUD D MISSILE Middle East Newsline - Feb 04 10:55 AM
JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Syria has completed a successful test of its Scud D ballistic missile. Israeli intelligence sources said Damascus fired the Scud D in late January in northeastern Syria. The sources said the missile flew for several hundred kilometers and landed near an apparent target.Syria behind 'coup d'etat' in Lebanon: Gemayel AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 04 7:31 PM
Former Lebanese president Amin Gemayel has said the movement to bring down the government of Fuad Siniora is a "coup d'etat" against Lebanon's constitution.Webb: Deal with Iran, Syria on Iraq UPI - Feb 04 9:38 AM
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Sen. James Webb, D-Va., says President Bush's plan to boost U.S. troops in Iraq ignores "the elephant in the bedroom" -- dealing with Iran and Syria.Iraq-Syria relations strained anew Middle East Online - Feb 04 7:12 AM
Iraqi flights to Syria grounded as Damascus expresses discontent with Iraq government accusations.Iran, Syria discuss latest regional issues Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 04 7:37 AM
Syria - Meeting - Envoy Syrian Foreign Minister Valid al-Mualem and Iranian Ambassador to Damascus Mohammad Hassan Akhtari conferred here Sunday on the latest regional developments.Iraq says 50 percent of bombers arrive via Syria AlertNet - Feb 04 3:02 AM
Source: Reuters DUBAI, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The Iraqi government said on Sunday that half the Sunni Muslim militants behind the bombings shaking the country had arrived through neighbouring Syria. The United States ... Syria dismisses Iraq terror accusations Al Bawaba - Feb 04 6:55 AM
Damascus has reacted angrily to accusations by the Iraqi government that half the bombings rocking the country were the work of infiltrators from neighbouring Syria.Syria turns to euro for half of foreign currency reserves Eu Business - Feb 04 9:42 AM
(DAMASCUS ) - Syria has replaced the dollar with the euro for half of its foreign currency reserves, as part of efforts to counter possible US sanctions, Prime Minister Mohammed Naji Otri said on Sunday.Syria and Indonesia sign cooperation pact Khaleej Times - Feb 04 4:20 AM
DAMASCUS - Syria and Indonesia Sunday signed an agreement for economic, scientific and technical cooperation, Syria s official SANA news agency said.Iraq: 50% of bombers from Syria News 24 South Africa - Feb 04 5:56 AM
The Iraqi government says that half the Sunni Muslim militants behind the bombings shaking the country had arrived via Syria.Syria accused over Iraq attacks Gulf News - Feb 04 5:06 AM
Baghdad: Half of the Sunni Muslim militants behind the bombings in Iraq arrived through Syria, the Iraqi government said on Sunday. Government spokesman Ali Al Dabbagh said that "fifty per cent" of many insurgents come from Syria, echoing sentiments of US and Iraqi officials.Tajikistan pres to go to Egypt, Syria to restore trade relations Itar-Tass - Feb 04 2:56 AM
DUSHANBE, February 4 (Itar-Tass) - Dushanbe hopes that the official visit by Tajik President Emomali Rakhmonov to Egypt and Syria, starting on Sunday, will restore large-scale cooperation with those countries, lost during the five-year civil war in Tajikistan (1992-1997), above all in the trade and economic sphere.Iraq: Syria accused over Iraq attacks AngolaPress - Feb 04 4:31 AM
BAGHDAD, 02/04 - A senior Iraqi official has said half of all insurgent attacks in Baghdad are carried out by militants from Syria. Ali al-Dabbagh said the Iraqi government has provided Damascus with evidence to back up this claim.Syria offers new incentives for investors Mena Report - Feb 03 11:40 PM
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.Team to visit Syria over visa rules Gulf News - Feb 05 1:25 PM
Baghdad: An Iraqi delegation from the interior ministry will visit Damascus within few days for talks with Syrian officials on the recent Syrian measures of limiting Iraqi citizens' residency.Assad: Syria can play key role in quelling Iraq violence Middle East Online - Feb 05 7:12 AM
Syrian leader faults US for its over-reliance on military options rather than diplomacy to quell violence in Iraq.Iraq refugees hold Syria sit-in demo Khaleej Times - Feb 05 5:17 AM
DAMASCUS - Dozens of Iraqi refugees held a sit-in protest in the Syrian capital on Monday against new residency limits for civilians and their families fleeing the bloodshed across the border back home.Iraq War: Syria Versus Iran Bayou Buzz - Feb 05 7:47 AM
Fears are growing that a pan-Arab conflict is unfolding in Iraq which could draw the entire region into a major Shiite versus Sunni showdown.US-backed talks may be last chance for Iraq -Assad AlertNet - 1 hour, 42 minutes ago
Source: Reuters By JoAnne Allen WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Regional talks with Syria as the "the main player" may be the last chance to help stabilize Iraq and begin moving it toward national ... Iraqi refugees feel hounded by Syria crackdown TODAYonline - Feb 03 2:49 PM
Iraqi refugees visit the shrine of Sitt Zeinab in the southern suburbs of Damascus, 02 February 2007. Until 20 January 2007, Iraqis were eligible for permits allowing them to stay in Syria for three months -- and then the permits could be renewed.Syria 'hostile' towards Iraqis: Baghdad AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 02 11:47 AM
Baghdad lashed out at Damascus, saying the strife-torn country's western neighbour was hostile towards Iraqis after it imposed new time limits for refugees staying in Syria.U.S., Russia clash over Syria in Mideast AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 02 11:17 AM
The United States and Russia clashed on Friday over Moscow's suggestion that Syria should be included in efforts to advance an Israeli-Palestinian peace settlement.Iraq says half of extremists come from Syria Khaleej Times - Feb 03 11:40 AM
BAGHDAD - Half the extremists who commit bomb attacks in Iraq come from Syria, Iraqi government spokesman Ali Al Dabbagh said on Saturday. What we see on the streets of Baghdad, 50 percent of it is coming from Syria.Outside VIew: Slip of Chirac's tongue UPI - Feb 05 1:39 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria, Feb. 5 (UPI) -- It seems that journalists who met with President Chirac last week could not adhere to the "off the record" rule to which they all agreed.Enough suffering The Record - Feb 05 9:15 AM
Maher Arar, a software engineer who was wrongly deported by the United States to his native Syria, where he was imprisoned and tortured for a year, has received an apology and an offer of $8.9 million from the government.Syria behind coup d etat in Lebanon: Gemayel Khaleej Times - Feb 04 7:11 PM
WASHINGTON - Former Lebanese president Amin Gemayel said Sunday the movement to bring down the government of Fuad Siniora is a coup d etat against Lebanon s constitution.Syria refuses to help refugees driven from Iraq Independent - Feb 04 4:48 PM
More than 700 Palestinian refugees who have been driven out of Iraq are stranded in squalid tented camps on the Syrian border. Damascus is refusing to let them in, despite the wintry conditions and limited supplies of food, water, fuel and medicines.Posted: 05-02-2007 , 15:33 GMT Al Bawaba - Feb 05 7:35 AM
Syria's President Bashar Assad said cooperation and negotiations between Syria and the United States could be the "last chance" to avoid full-scale civil war in Iraq. Assad attacked US President Bush, saying his administration does not have the "vision" to bring peace in Iraq.Sawyer In Damascus Interviews Syrian Ruler ContactMusic - Feb 05 10:51 AM
Diane Sawyer reported live from Damascus, Syria for ABC's Good Morning America today, airing an exclusive interview with Syrian President Bashar alSyrian court jails 12 Kurds, including three minors The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 05 1:09 PM
Twelve young Kurds, including three minors, have been sentenced to jail terms of between two-and-half and seven-and-a-half years for "membership of a secret organization," the independent National Organization of Human Rights in Syria says.Iraqi refugees feel hounded by Syria crackdown Middle East Online - Feb 03 3:12 AM
New two week permits of stay hurt Iraq s 600,000 refugees in Syria, add further burden on exile community.U.S., Russia Clash Over Syria Mideast Role CBS News - Feb 02 2:00 PM
The United States and Russia clashed over Moscow's suggestion that Syria should be included in efforts to advance an Israeli-Palestinian peace settlement after the Russian foreign minister said, "Syria could play a constructive role."Israeli media says Syria has tested Scud AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 02 2:01 AM
Syria has test-fired a Scud ballistic missile capable of striking anywhere in neighbouring arch-foe Israel, local media have reported.Iraq accuses neighbor of contributing to violence Baltimore Sun - Feb 05 12:39 AM
Extremists from Syria cause half of attacks, spokesman says The Iraqi government accused Syria yesterday of harboring insurgents fomenting violence here after a huge suicide bombing the previous day that killed at least 130 people in a Shiite neighborhood of the nation's capital. High-powered debate shows Syria's economic problems Washington Post - Feb 02 12:49 AM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - A forthright discussion this week between businessmen and top officials revealed the extent of the problems facing Syria's economy and government thinking on liberalization after decades of state control. Syria denies abetting Iraq militancy The Hindu - Feb 04 12:33 PM
Explosions kill 11; curfew clamped in NajafSyria feels refugee pinch as millions of Iraqis flee homeland New York Daily News - Feb 04 1:27 AM
DAMASCUS - Nearly 2 million Iraqis have fled to neighboring countries as unimaginable violence continues to ravage their homeland.U.N.: Lebanon should OK Hariri tribunal AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 0 minute ago
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Monday that the Lebanese government should ratify an agreement with the United Nations to establish an international tribunal to prosecute the suspected killers of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.U-S, Russia disageree over role of Syria in Israel-Palestinian peace effort WLUC TV 6 - Feb 03 3:04 AM
WASHINGTON The United States and Russia appear to be at odds over whether Syria should be included in efforts to advance an Israeli-Palestinian peace settlement.Attitude adjustments The Coast - Feb 05 11:14 AM
Four years ago, Stephen Harper angrily accused the federal government of hitting "the snooze button" instead of protecting Canadians from a "suspected terrorist" named Maher Arar. Stockwell Day called Arar "dangerous." Both were speaking shortly after the Americans deported Arar to Syria.Arlo Guthrie to perform in Lancaster Town Online - Feb 05 8:42 AM
LANCASTER Jean Syria and Denise Hurley of the Lancaster Coffeehouse have brought their fair share of up-and-coming artists to Lancaster. This August, they re bringing a legend.Iran, Syria discuss latest regional issues IranMania.com - Feb 04 10:28 PM
LONDON, February 5 (IranMania) - Syrian Foreign Minister Valid al-Mualem and Iranian Ambassador to Damascus Mohammad Hassan Akhtari conferred on the latest regional developments, IRNA reported.Syria switches 50 pct of foreign currency reserves to the euro Sharewatch - Feb 04 10:59 AM
"The Syrian pound is sheltered from crises because of its large foreign currency reserves and because the euro has replaced the dollar in the case of about half of this money," Otri said, quoted by the state news agency SANA.Monday, February 5 CNN.com - 2 hours, 43 minutes ago
BAGHDAD (CNN) -- A man sentenced to death in Kuwait for the 1983 bombings of the U.S. and French embassies now sits in Iraq's parliament as a member of Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's ruling coalition, according to U.S. military intelligence,In Public View, Saudis Counter Iran in Region New York Times - Feb 05 6:36 PM
With three civil wars looming over the Middle East, Saudi Arabia has taken on a more aggressive role in reshaping the region?s conflicts.Iraqi Shiite Calls for U.S.-Iran Talks New York Times - Feb 05 6:21 PM
A senior Iraqi Shiite leader said on Monday that such talks were important for the security of the region.As U.S. confronts Iran, Cold War offers lessons USA Today - Feb 05 5:41 PM
As U.S. confronts Iran, Cold War offers lessonsTranscript: Sen. Jim Webb on 'FOX News Sunday' Fox News - Feb 04 9:52 AM
Virginia Democrat calls Bush plan for Iraq half a strategy and compares the idea of talking to Iran and Syria now to the engagement of China during the Vietnam war era.Small Jerusalem dig unites Palestinians AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 05 3:51 PM
In the space of one day, a small archaeological dig in Jerusalem's Old City became a rallying call aimed at uniting Palestinians against Israel."We Must Succeed" ERT.gr - Feb 05 1:21 AM
Exiled in Syria, Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal hailed Monday Saudi Arabia s decision to host the meeting between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas leadership, claiming that the dialogue with Fatah must succeed.Experts: Mideast meeting key for peace AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 05 12:19 PM
For the rival Palestinian factions, Hamas and Fatah, a reconciliation meeting this week in Saudi Arabia may be a last chance to avoid civil war.Senior Iraqi Urges Iran to Hold Talks With U.S. New York Times - Feb 05 3:36 PM
TEHRAN, Feb. 5A senior Iraqi Shiite leader said Monday at a news conference in Tehran that his country was urging Iran to hold talks with the United States and that such talks are important for the security of the region.Pakistan president in Turkey to discuss Mideast, Afghanistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 05 11:55 AM
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf arrived in Ankara for a two-day visit during which Iraq, Afghanistan and a Muslim Mideast peace plan will be at the centre of his talks.U.S., Russia clash over Syria's role in Mideast peace CNews - Feb 02 3:45 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) Russia s top diplomat rebuked the Bush administration Friday for its resistance to diplomacy with distasteful Middle East governments and said Syria should be part of international efforts to forge Israeli-Palestinian peace.Syria reports seizure of arms bound for Tripoli The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 04 1:41 PM
Syrian customs officers last week stopped an Iraqi truck attempting to smuggle arms into Lebanon, the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported on Sunday. The truck - said to be carrying 95 9-mm handguns, an assault rifle, a Russian rifle, 190 bullets and 290 ammunition clips.Iraq plans summit with Iran and Syria Los Angeles Times - Feb 02 1:52 AM
The regional security talks might include the Arab League and the U.N., but not the U.S. BAGHDAD The Iraqi government Thursday invited Iran and Syria to Baghdad for talks next month on regional security, amid growing tension and accusations by the Bush administration of foreign meddling in Iraqi affairs. Rep. Kucinich Delivers Remarks to DNC Washington Post - Feb 05 11:49 AM
Rep. Kucinich (D-Ohio) delivers remarks at the DNC's 2007 winter meeting. U-S, Russia disageree over role of Syria in Israel-Palestinian peace effort KHQ Spokane - Feb 02 1:04 PM
WASHINGTON The United States and Russia appear to be at odds over whether Syria should be included in efforts to advance an Israeli-Palestinian peace settlement. Russia's...US, Russia trade barbs over Middle East policy AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 05 10:21 AM
The United States brushed aside criticism from Russia about its policies in the Middle East, as a diplomatic spat gained steam between the two former Cold War adversaries.Israeli media says Syria test-fired improved Scud The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 02 1:23 PM
Syria has test-fired a Scud ballistic missile capable of striking anywhere in neighboring Israel, Israeli media reported Friday. The Israeli Army's Green Pine radar system detected the test at the start of the week, according to security sources cited by the media.Gov. Richardson Addresses DNC Washington Post - Feb 05 10:48 AM
New Mexico Gov. and 2008 presidential hopeful Bill Richardson addresses the Democratic National Committee at its winter meeting. Baghdad security to intensify with new U.S. troops CNN.com - Feb 05 11:16 AM
Efforts to combat sectarian violence in war-wracked Baghdad are expected to intensify as more than 3,000 U.S. troops are added as part of a new White House strategy.Meshaal says Hamas would try best to make Mecca talks succeed People's Daily - Feb 04 5:57 PM
Exiled politburo chief of Hamas in Syria Khaled Meshaal said on Sunday that Hamas would try its best to make Mecca talks succeed.