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Assad says Syria wants good relations with Iraq 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 07 1:58 PM
President Bashar al-Assad told a meeting of his ruling Baath party that Syria wants good relations with Iraq and is committed to its neighbour's security, the official SANA news agency said.World must help Jordan, Syria assist Iraqi refugees: UN AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 07 6:20 AM
UN High Commissioner for Refugees chief Antonio Guterres has urged the international community to help Jordan and Syria assist hundreds of thousands of refugees from neighbouring Iraq.UN Urges Other Nations to Assist Jordan, Syria With Iraqi Refugees Voice of America - Feb 07 1:27 PM
The head of the United Nations refugee agency has urged other nations to help Jordan and Syria with the four million Iraqis who have fled their homes.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 pip Bahrain 'A' in semis Gulf Daily News - Feb 07 3:09 PM
BAHRAIN 'A' bowed out in the semi-finals of the Cadet Boys (under-15) team event losing 3-1 to Syria on the second day of the World Junior Circuit Third Doha Tournament organised by the International Table Federation (ITTF) in Doha yesterday.Syria offers new incentives for investors Mena Report - Feb 07 8:36 AM
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.HIZBULLAH RECEIVES SA-18 MISSILES FROM SYRIA Middle East Newsline - Feb 07 9:33 AM
NICOSIA [MENL] -- The Iranian-sponsored Hizbullah has received SA-18 surface-to-air missiles from Syria.Peretz: Syria Enabling Hizbullah Rearmament Israel National News - Feb 07 11:06 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Defense Minister Amir Peretz blamed Syria Wednesday for making it possible for Hizbullah to rearm. According to Peretz, Israel has the right to use force against the organization in order to prevent this rearmament.Israel claims Syria still arming Hezbollah EARTHtimes.org - Feb 07 8:26 AM
Israeli defense officials claim Syria is still arming Hezbollah militants in Lebanon in defiance of a U.N. resolution, YNetNews reports.(AFX UK Focus) 2007-02-07 14:54 GMT: World must help Jordan, Syria assist Iraqi refugees - UN Interactive Investor - Feb 07 7:18 AM
AMMAN (AFX) - UN High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres today urged the international community to help Jordan and Syria assist hundreds of thousands of refugees from neighbouring 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.Israel weighing force against Hezbollah AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 07 8:24 AM
Israel's defense minister on Wednesday accused Syria of allowing the rearmament of Hezbollah guerrillas in Lebanon and said Israel has the right to act "forcefully" against the Shiite militia to counter the threat.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.Iraqi Refugees Turn To Prostitution CBS News - Feb 07 4:30 PM
The United Nations says nearly 2 million Iraqis have fled to neighboring countries like Syria to avoid killing. Elizabeth Palmer reports that many women have been forced into prostitution to stay alive.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.Harassing Syria and Iran Gulf News - Feb 07 12:48 PM
The US, Britain and Israel are on record saying they are not planning any military action against Iran because of its ambitious nuclear programme, which may ultimately yield a nuclear weapon, probably not on the same scale as Israel, Pakistan and India.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.Rep. Jim McDermott: Remembering the Lessons of History HuffingtonPost - Feb 07 3:33 PM
What might Iran have in common with Laos and Cambodia? It's time to ask the question. On an almost daily basis, the President demonizes Iran. While the Iraq Study Group advocated diplomacy with Iran (and Syria) to help end the Iraq war, the President is saber rattling, and his threats are becoming increasingly worrisome. Maybe all the tough talk is intended as a diversion, a way to distract ...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 - Feb 06 8:08 PM
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 SchoolIsrael Considering Using Force Against Hezbollah's Rearmament, Says Defense Minister Nasdaq - Feb 07 10:08 AM
(RTTNews) - Israel's Defense Minister Amir Peretz on Wednesday accused Syria of allowing the rearmament of Hezbollah guerrillas in Lebanon and said that the Jewish state had the right to act forcefully against Lebanese Hezbollah's rearmament.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 2:01 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.Israeli defense minister says army may need to act 'forcefully' against Hezbollah Boston Herald - Feb 07 7:42 AM
JERUSALEM - Israel's defense minister on Wednesday accused Syria of allowing the rearmament of Hezbollah guerrillas in Lebanon and said Israel has the right to act "forcefully" against...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.Israeli premier to visit Turkey next week The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 07 1:37 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert will travel to Turkey on February 14 for a two-day official visit, a spokeswoman in his office said on Wednesday. He is scheduled to meet Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyep Erdogan and Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, in talks likely to focus on the Palestinians and the state of play between Israel and Syria.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 ...Envoy: Islamic Revolution accounts for development of diplomatic concepts Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 07 6:17 AM
Syria - Envoy - Iran Iran's Ambassador to Damascus Mohammad-Hassan Akhtari said that Iran's Islamic Revolution under the leadership of the late Imam Khomeini led to development of diplomatic concepts and world policy.Expenditures on advertising on the rise in Arab markets Mena Report - Feb 07 8:37 AM
A recent financial study by the Pan Arab Research Center (PARC) revealed that expenditures on advertising in Gulf countries as well as those of the Arab Mashreq (Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Oman) rose by a staggering 21 percent in 2006.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.Hamas, Fatah begin talks in Saudi Arabia CNN.com - 29 minutes ago
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his political rival, exiled Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal, will negotiate details on forming a national unity Palestinian government during Wednesday's meetings in Saudi Arabia's holy city Mecca, Saudi officials said.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.NEWS IN BRIEF Nine O'Clock - Feb 07 12:51 PM
Several Ambassadors were appointed yesterday through presidential decree. Thus, Marian Parjol was appointed Ambassador to Nigeria, Mihai Zamfir to Brazil, Sorin Mihail Tanasescu to Tunisia and Danut-Florin Sandovici to Syria.Syrian minister: Tehran-Damascus ties exemplary Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 07 4:02 AM
Syria - Relations - Iran Syrian Information Minister Muhsin Bilal referred to Iran-Syria relations as `exemplary'. The remark was made at a joint press conference with Iranian Ambassador to Damascus Mohammad-Hassan Akhtari on Tuesday night.Wary neighbors carry burden of Iraqi refugees The Washington Times - Feb 06 9:12 PM
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.US behind terrorist attacks in Iraq: Iranian ambassador Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 07 4:03 AM
Iran - US - Ambassador Iranian Ambassador to Syria Mohammad-Hassan Akhtari said Tuesday evening that US was behind terrorist bombings in Iraq. Akhtari made the remarks on the sidelines of a dinner banquet held on the occasion of the 28th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran.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.Syrian president due in Tehran soon: Iranian ambassador Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 07 1:17 AM
Iran - Syria - Assad Iranian Ambassador to Syria Mohammad-Hassan Akhtari said here Tuesday evening that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will visit Iran in the near future.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.Anger Over Jerusalem Dig Totally Jewish - Feb 07 1:45 AM
Syria today became the latest Muslim country to condemn the Israeli reinforcement and construction works near the Mugrabi Gate leading to the Temple Mount.US threats against Iran a psychological war: diplomat Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 06 11:32 PM
Iran - US - Diplomat Iranian Cultural Attache in Syria Hossein Shafiee said Tuesday that US threats of possible military action on Iran are a form of psychological warfare.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.U.S. loses another helicopter in Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 07 2:06 PM
A U.S. Marine transport helicopter crashed in flames Wednesday in a field northwest of Baghdad, killing all seven people aboard, the U.S. military said. It was the fifth U.S. aircraft lost in less than three weeks and the latest sign of growing problems with aviation in Iraq.Lebanon crisis may block Hariri murder court AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 07 12:33 PM
The paralysing political crisis in Lebanon may block the creation of a court to try the suspected killers of former premier Rafiq Hariri despite an accord signed with the United Nations.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.UN warns of Iraq refugee disaster BBC News - Feb 07 10:23 AM
The UN refugee chief says the flow of people displaced by Iraq violence has become a humanitarian disaster.Refugees are an overlooked casualty of Iraq war USATODAY.com via Yahoo! News - Feb 07 4:00 AM
Refugees are an overlooked casualty of Iraq warIran, 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.Another U.S. copter said down in Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 07 4:38 AM
The U.S. military said it was investigating reports that a Chinook helicopter went down northwest of Baghdad on Wednesday, while witnesses claimed the aircraft was shot out of the sky.Iran Successfully Tests Russian TOR-M1 Missiles Space War - Feb 07 6:25 PM
Tehran (RIA Novosti) Feb 08 - Iran has successfully tested the TOR-M1 air defense missile system recently supplied by Russia, the Iranian news agency ISNA said, citing the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps responsible for national nuclear forces.Merkel's Mid-East mission BBC News - Feb 07 1:10 PM
Does Angela Merkel's new push for peace between Israel and the Palestinians have a chance of success?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 ... Palestinian leaders hold crisis summit in Mecca AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 07 3:17 AM
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas and Hamas supremo Khaled Meshaal have arrived together in the Muslim holy city of Mecca for a crisis summit aimed at ending a deadly power struggle.Work continues near Jerusalem holy sites despite protests AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 07 3:04 AM
Israel has continued public works under heavy police guard near Jerusalem's volatile mosque compound despite hefty Arab-Muslim protests slamming the project for endangering the holy site.The U.S. Struggle to Isolate Iran Time Magazine - Feb 07 2:59 AM
Talk of a united front against extremists rings a little hollow while key Middle East allies are engaging with those the U.S. wants to shun 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.