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U.S.: Syria a negative force in Mideast 
AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 06 10:49 AM
The United States on Tuesday criticized Syria as a negative force in the Middle East and urged the country to do more to help stabilize Iraq.Syria deeply concerned over Israeli acts near Islamic holy site People's Daily - Feb 06 6:30 PM
Syria on Tuesday expressed its deep concern over Israeli digging operation in the surroundings of the al-Aqsa Mosque, saying it threatens the safety and sanctity of the Islamic holy site.Iraqi Refugees in Syria Fear Deportation Voice of America - Feb 06 11:12 AM
The United Nations estimates nearly one million Iraqis have fled violence in their homeland to neighboring Syria, and 30,000- to-40,000 new arrivals come every month.Syria can play key role in quelling Iraq violence: Assad AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 05 1:51 PM
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: Give Refuge to Palestinians Fleeing Threats in Iraq Electronic Iraq - Feb 06 6:04 AM
NEW YORK - Syria should immediately reopen its border to Iraqi Palestinian refugees fleeing deadly attacks against their community, Human Rights Watch said today.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 wants to develop oil in, with Iraq EARTHtimes.org - Feb 06 10:41 AM
Syria wants to revive negotiations initiated with Saddam Hussein to explore oil in the border areas of Iraq.Merkel Criticizes Iran, Syria During Middle East Tour Deutsche Welle - Feb 06 6:20 AM
Chancellor Angela Merkel met Emirati President Khalifa Monday as part of her efforts to revive the Middle East peace process. She used the talks to criticize Iran and Syria for their destabilizing roles in the region.Syria Plays Negative Role in PA Affairs, Says U.S. Israel National News - Feb 06 9:21 AM
(IsraelNN.com) U.S. State Department spokesman Sean McCormack told reporters Tuesday that Syria is playing a negative role in the Middle East. McCormack said that Syria is interfering in Iraq and is also preventing Palestinian Authority Arabs from realizing their own state. US tells Syria's Assad to put words into action on helping steady Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 06 12:18 PM
The United States chided Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for claiming his government could play a major role in helping stabilize Iraq, telling him actions speak louder than words.Syria urges talks on Iraq The Washington Times - Feb 05 9:14 PM
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 5:02 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 9:26 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.Assad to ABC-TV: Dialogue with Syria last chance to avoid civil war Helena Independent Record - Feb 05 11:18 PM
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.Syria Transit Point for Iraqi Suicide Bombers Israel National News - Feb 06 12:38 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Dozens of Al Qaeda terrorist suicide bombers from Sudan and Saudi Arabia cross from Syria into Iraq every month, a senior United States official told the London Financial Times . The terrorists also receive training in Syria.Dialogue Between US And Syria Could Avoid Civil War In Iraq, Says Syrian President Nasdaq - Feb 05 10:22 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.Missouri National Guard Takes Up Border Security KMBC TheKansasCityChannel.com via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
The illegal immigrants crossing into the United States from Mexico are not just Mexicans. Border officials have found people from Syria, Iraq and China, KMBC's Martin Augustine reported.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 12:16 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 7:42 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 10:46 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 1:15 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.Syria's President Says He Needs Iran's Support ABC News - Feb 06 6:50 AM
President Bashar al-Assad Spoke With ABC's Diane Sawyer About Criticisms Against HimSyria's First Lady Wants New Conversation With West ABC News - Feb 06 7:48 AM
Educated Assad Works With Charities, Takes Children to SchoolIraq-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 2:01 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 3:17 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 12:47 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 9:00 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 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.Syria's Assad says talks essential for peace in Iraq EARTHtimes.org - Feb 05 8:41 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 wants talks on Iraq Los Angeles Times - Feb 06 12:15 AM
President Bashar Assad, however, says Bush lacks the will and vision to achieve peace. CAIRO Syrian President Bashar Assad said in an interview aired Monday that U.S.-Syrian cooperation was the "last chance" to stop the violence in Iraq, but he said he wasn't optimistic that President Bush would talk to Damascus. 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 12:39 AM
Fromer Lebanese President accuses Syria of blocking constitution process designed to endorse international tribunal.Wary neighbors carry burden of Iraqi refugees The Washington Times - 32 minutes ago
DAMASCUS, Syria Decades after the Middle East was hit by the mass uprooting of Palestinians, it is struggling again with a gigantic refugee problem -- this time from Iraq.U.S.-backed talks may be last chance for Iraq: Assad Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 06 1:02 AM
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.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 11:46 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 5:44 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 blamed for Lebanon 'coup' News 24 South Africa - Feb 05 1:16 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.Syria accused over Iraq attacks BBC News - Feb 04 2:59 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 1:23 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.Indonesia, Syria share identical viewpoints regarding Mideast issues: FM People's Daily - Feb 04 5:59 PM
Visiting Indonesian Foreign Minister Hasan Wirajuda said on Sunday that his country and Syria share identical viewpoints on several issues of mutual concern in the Middle East, the official SANA news agency reported.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.Syria 'can broker peace in Iraq' BBC News - Feb 05 9:51 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 2:16 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 2:00 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.World Must Help Displaced Iraqis Scoop.co.nz - Feb 06 6:09 PM
The support of the international community is vital in easing the suffering of hundreds of thousands of Iraqi refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) as well as the increased pressure on countries like Syria and Jordan, which together host more than 1 million Iraqis, the head of the United Nations refugee agency has said.Syria denies crackdown on Iraqi refugees Gulf News - Feb 04 1:04 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 10:49 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.Hezbollah FOX 31 Denver - Feb 06 2:08 PM
is presently receiving a "constant stream of armaments" from Syria, Iran and other foreign sources, senior Israeli officials said Tuesday, and the terror group is "preparing for violence" in an increasingly radicalized Middle East.Webb: Deal with Iran, Syria on Iraq UPI - Feb 04 9:33 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.Israeli Official: Foreign Sources Arming Hezbollah, Hamas at Alarming Rate FOX 5 Atlanta - Feb 06 2:15 PM
Hezbollah is presently receiving a "constant stream of armaments" from Syria, Iran and other foreign sources, senior Israeli officials said Tuesday, and the terror group is "preparing for violence" in an increasingly radicalized Middle East.Iraq-Syria relations strained anew Middle East Online - Feb 04 7:09 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 7:32 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.International Banking and Finance in the Gulf Area AME Info - Feb 06 1:23 PM
This international conference will bring highly esteemed leading international bankers and experienced lawyers from Canada, Brazil, the United Kingdom, France, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, and of course, the United Arab Emirates.Iraq says 50 percent of bombers arrive via Syria AlertNet - Feb 04 3:06 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 6:50 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.Ron Forthofer: No More War Crimes in Our Name The Palestine Chronicle - Feb 06 3:18 PM
Israel has certainly made its desire for an attack known: "Israel will suggest that the United States also take care of Iran and Syria because of their support for terror and pursuit of weapons of mass destruction."Syria turns to euro for half of foreign currency reserves Eu Business - Feb 04 9:45 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 4:17 AM
DAMASCUS - Syria and Indonesia Sunday signed an agreement for economic, scientific and technical cooperation, Syria s official SANA news agency said.Syria accused over Iraq attacks Gulf News - Feb 04 5:14 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.Iraq: 50% of bombers from Syria News 24 South Africa - Feb 04 5:51 AM
The Iraqi government says that half the Sunni Muslim militants behind the bombings shaking the country had arrived via Syria.Tajikistan pres to go to Egypt, Syria to restore trade relations Itar-Tass - Feb 04 3:00 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.Envoy: Islamic Revolution accounts for change of equations Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 06 6:02 AM
Syria - Revolution - Envoy Iranian Ambassador to Syria Mohammad-Hassan Akhtari said here Tuesday that the Islamic Revolution under the leadership of the late Imam Khomeini accounted for great changes in many regional and international equations.Lebanon leader: PM violated constitution AP via Yahoo! News - 37 minutes ago
Lebanon's pro-Syrian president said Tuesday that his rival, the prime minister, violated the constitution by sending to the United Nations an approval of an international tribunal to prosecute the suspected killers of former prime minister Rafik Hariri.Iraq: Syria accused over Iraq attacks AngolaPress - Feb 04 4:34 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 11:31 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 1:17 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.Iraq PM urges start to Baghdad crackdown AP via Yahoo! News - 59 minutes ago
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki complained Tuesday the long-awaited Baghdad security operation was off to a slow start and warned that insurgents are taking advantage of the delay to kill as many people as possible.Palestinian leaders hold crisis summit in Muslim holy city AFP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 7 minutes ago
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas and Hamas supremo Khaled Meshaal will get together in the Muslim holy city of Mecca for a crisis summit aimed at ending a deadly power struggle.Iraqi prime minister urges commanders to get Baghdad security operation started USA Today - 2 hours, 28 minutes ago
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki complained that the long-awaited Baghdad security operation was off to a slow start and warned that insurgents are taking advantage of the delay to kill as many people as possible.Assad: Syria can play key role in quelling Iraq violence Middle East Online - Feb 05 7:09 AM
Syrian leader faults US for its over-reliance on military options rather than diplomacy to quell violence in Iraq.Refugees are an overlooked casualty of Iraq war USA Today - Feb 06 4:40 PM
Refugees are an overlooked casualty of Iraq warWhite House Bid? Giuliani Is Still Undeclared New York Times - Feb 06 6:13 PM
The former mayor of New York took two steps closer to a run, and yet stopped short of officially entering the race.Damascus-Tehran Alliance Will Be Difficult To Tear Asunder, Israeli Official Says The New York Sun - Feb 05 9:47 PM
UNITED NATIONS Syria and Iran disagree on some issues regarding Lebanon, but they have a strong alliance that will be difficult to tear apart, an Israeli official said yesterday. The official, who described intelligence assessments on condition of anonymity, detailed an unexpected rift between Syria and Iran in the growing dispute inside Lebanon over an international tribunal to try suspects in ...Iraq refugees hold Syria sit-in demo Khaleej Times - Feb 05 5:21 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 7:41 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.UN OK's tribunal on Lebanon political killings Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 06 3:49 PM
The United Nations signed an agreement on Tuesday as a first step in creating a tribunal that would try suspects in the 2005 murder of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri and other anti-Syrian figures.UN signs accord on international tribunal for Hariri murder AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 06 4:18 PM
The United Nations said it signed an accord with the Lebanese government to set up an international tribunal to prosecute the suspected killers of former Lebanese premier Rafiq Hariri.Sound Of Silence Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! News - Feb 06 4:00 PM
Iraq Policy: The U.S. Senate has shown why it is not up to the task of crafting defense strategy, and why not taking a stand on the war was the responsible thing to do.US-backed talks may be last chance for Iraq -Assad AlertNet - Feb 05 8:06 PM
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 ... UN ratifies agreement on international tribunal for Hariri AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 06 1:54 PM
The United Nations ratified its agreement with Lebanon to create an international tribunal to prosecute the assassins of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri, the UN said in a statement.Palestinian leaders meet ahead of crisis summit AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 06 3:20 PM
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas and Hamas supremo Khaled Meshaal met to lay the groundwork for a crisis summit aimed at ending a deadly power struggle, their aides said.Syria can play key role in quelling Iraq violence - Assad Sharewatch - Feb 05 6:24 AM
"Our role is going to be through supporting the different parties inside Iraq with support of the other parties like America, and any other country in the world -- that's how we can stop the violence," the Syrian leader told ABC television in an interview.Iraqi refugees feel hounded by Syria crackdown TODAYonline - Feb 03 2:52 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.Palestinians leaders try for last-ditch talks on forging coalition government USA Today - Feb 06 1:58 PM
Palestinian factions on the brink of civil war gathered Tuesday in Mecca, Islam's holiest city, in a last-ditch effort to end their bloody conflict. The Saudi-led push is key to any future peace talks with Israel and to Arab efforts to blunt Iran's growing power.Palestinian leaders gather for crisis summit AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 06 12:56 PM
Saudi King Abdullah met separately with Palestinian leaders for crisis talks aimed at ending a power struggle that has cost scores of lives, with a summit set for Wednesday.Muslims say Israeli work threatens Jerusalem mosque AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 06 12:53 PM
Muslim and Arab leaders urged Palestinians to rush to the flashpoint Jerusalem mosque compound to protest Israeli works they claim threaten the reverred site's foundations.Malaki complains of slow security start AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 06 12:45 PM
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki complained Tuesday that the long-awaited Baghdad security operation was off to a slow start and warned insurgents are taking advantage of the delay to kill as many people as possible. But he reassured Iraqis that security forces will live up to their responsibilities.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.Some Lebanese eye ban on political talk AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 06 11:32 AM
Beirut store owners are trying a new way to lower the sectarian tensions that have erupted into street violence: Putting up signs banning any political talk in their shops.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 11:43 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.Palestinian leaders in Mecca for talks AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 06 9:31 AM
Saudi Arabia brought the two main Palestinian leaders to Mecca, Islam's holiest city, on Tuesday to try to end their bloody conflict and complete a power-sharing agreement on a coalition government.