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New signs of US-Syria thaw as senior official sets visit 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 01 1:18 PM
Washington announced Thursday that it was sending a high-ranking official to Syria for the first time in two years, a move seen as a fresh sign of a possible thaw between Washington and Damascus.Senior US official to visit Syria for talks on Iraq refugees AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 01 10:10 AM
A senior US official will visit Syria in the coming weeks to discuss the problem of Iraqi refugees, the State Department said Thursday in a new sign of a possible thaw between Washington and Damascus.Lebanon's Hariri accuses Syria of blocking political agreement AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 01 8:14 AM
Lebanon's parliamentary majority leader accused Syria Thursday of blocking moves to end a dangerous political deadlock in his country, as Saudi Arabia and Iran work to resolve the stalemate.Iraqi UN Envoy:Syria Can Do More To Keep Terrorists From Iraq Nasdaq - 22 minutes ago
NEW YORK (AP)--Syria "could do more" to prevent terrorists from crossing into Iraq, an issue that will be on the agenda of an upcoming security conference in Baghdad, Iraq's U.N. ambassador said.White House: U.S. won't talk to Syria, Iran directly CNN.com - Feb 28 10:23 PM
U.S. officials won't hold direct talks with Iran or Syria at a Baghdad conference next month despite the Bush administration's complaints that those countries are allowing weapons into Iraq, White House spokesman Tony Snow said Wednesday.New signs of US-Syria thaw as official sets visit Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 27 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - Washington pressed its new policy of diplomatic opening, saying Thursday it will send a high-ranking official to Syria for the first time in two years.New signs of US-Syria thaw as senior official sets visit AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Mar 01 12:16 PM
Washington announced Thursday that it was sending a high-ranking official to Syria for the first time in two years, a move seen as a new sign of a possible thaw between Washington and Damascus.Syria Creating Impasse: Hariri Arab News - Mar 01 4:23 PM
BRUSSELS, 2 March 2007 Lebanon s parliamentary majority leader accused Syria yesterday of blocking moves to end a dangerous political deadlock in his country.No bilateral talks with Iran, Syria: White House AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 28 2:58 PM
The White House Wednesday again rejected bilateral talks with Iran and Syria despite agreeing to participate with the two countries in an international security conference on Iraq on March 10.Cook: Decision to Meet With Syria, Iran Positive' Foreign Relations - Mar 01 2:14 PM
Steven A. Cook, an expert on Middle East policy, who served as an adviser to the Iraq Study Group, says the Bush administration s decision to participate in a regional meeting on Iraq, including Iran and Syria, marks a positive change in policy, at a time of widespread criticism of its Iraq policy in Congress.New signs of US-Syria thaw as senior official sets visit TODAYonline - Mar 01 1:52 PM
Assistant Secretary of State Ellen Sauerbrey, pictured in 2006, will visit Syria in the coming weeks to discuss the problem of Iraqi refugees, the State Department said Thursday in a new sign of a possible thaw between Washington and Damascus.US lawmakers hail 'overdue' talks with Iran, Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 28 11:56 AM
US lawmakers on Wednesday hailed a decision by President George W. Bush's administration to take part -- alongside longtime nemeses Iran and Syria -- in a landmark conference on Iraq.State Department official applies to visit Syria Boston Globe - Mar 01 1:31 AM
WASHINGTON -- A senior State Department official has applied for a visa to travel to Syria to address the problems of Iraqi refugees, further eroding the Bush administration's previous position of not engaging in direct talks with Damascus.Iran, Syria will join U.S. in talks on Iraq The Buffalo News - Mar 01 6:08 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraq's neighbors, including Iran and Syria, have agreed to join U.S. and British representatives to discuss the Iraqi security crisis at a regional conference March 10 in Baghdad, the government said Wednesday.US strategy change sees Iran, Syria in Iraq talks AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 28 9:26 AM
In a potential policy shift, the United States said Tuesday it would join a conference with Iraq's neighbors which could see senior US officials hold direct talks with foes Iran and Syria.Does Syria want peace? Israel is unsure J. the Jewish News Weekly of Northern California - Mar 01 12:45 PM
jerusalem | With Syria talking peace while in the throes of a major new arms buildup, Israeli intelligence is divided again over President Bashar Assad s intentions.No change in policy towards Iran, Syria: White House AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 28 8:45 AM
The White House on Wednesday denied it had changed its policy toward Iran and Syria, saying US attendance at an international conference on Iraq did not mean Washington would seek diplomatic dialogue with Tehran.Iran, Syria to attend, but issues arise The Philadelphia Inquirer - Mar 01 12:11 AM
Iraq's neighbors, including Iran and Syria, have agreed to join U.S. and British representatives to discuss the Iraqi security crisis at a regional conference March 10 in Baghdad, the government said yesterday.Iran, Syria agree to join regional talks in Iraq The Record - Mar 01 3:58 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iraq's neighbors, including Iran and Syria, have agreed to join U.S. and British representatives to discuss Iraqi security at a regional conference March 10 in Baghdad, the government said Wednesday.US: No Direct Talks with Iran, Syria at Iraq Meetings Payvand Iran News - Mar 01 8:10 AM
The Bush administration says there will be no direct talks with representatives of Iran and Syria at two upcoming conferences on Iraq. VOA's Paula Wolfson has details at the White House.Hariri accuses Syria of blocking political agreement Middle East Times - Mar 01 5:05 AM
BRUSSELS -- Lebanon's parliamentary majority leader accused Syria Thursday of blocking efforts to end a dangerous political deadlock in his country, as Saudi Arabia and Iran try to resolve the stalemate.Iraqi FM: Iran, Syria to Attend Conference With US Voice of America - Mar 01 3:03 AM
Iraq's foreign minister says Iran and Syria have agreed to take part in a regional security conference in Baghdad that will include delegations from the United States and other world powers.US Says No Bilateral Talks With Syria, Iran Despite Climb-Down Nasdaq - Mar 01 2:08 AM
(RTTNews) - White House spokesman, Tony Show on Wednesday asserted that US officials won't hold direct talks with Iran or Syria at a Baghdad conference next month.Hariri blames Syria for Lebanon crisis Al Bawaba - Mar 01 10:12 AM
Lebanon's parliamentary majority leader accused Syria Thursday of blocking moves to end a political crisis in his country.Syria to join Iraq talks; Iran weighs invitation Baltimore Sun - Mar 01 12:59 AM
While Syria said yesterday that it would participate, Iran said it was considering whether to take part in a Baghdad-organized conference of Iraq's neighbors that the United States plans to attend. UN relays Israel concerns over Syria-Lebanon arms smuggling AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 28 5:44 AM
A UN envoy said on Wednesday he has relayed to Lebanese officials Israeli concerns over arms smuggling into Lebanon from Syria, a backer of the Shiite militant group Hezbollah.Bush relents and invites Iran and Syria to Iraq talks The Scotsman - Mar 01 4:36 AM
US President George W Bush has finally caved in to demands to involve Iraq's neighbours Iran and Syria in talks about the strife-torn country's future.U.S., Iran and Syria may talk face to face about Iraq CNN.com - Feb 28 4:43 AM
The United States and its adversaries in Iran and Syria may for the first time since the Iraq war began meet face to face at a conference next month to discuss the situation in Iraq.Syria not committed to peace - Hariri Independent Online - Mar 01 7:19 AM
Saad Hariri, son of the murdered Lebanese premier Rafiq Hariri, says Syria is blocking moves to end a dangerous political deadlock in his country.Bush, Iran, Syria Talks Stunning Flip Bayou Buzz - Mar 01 8:46 AM
In a stunning reversal of hardline foreign policy, the Bush administration has announced it will engage in diplomatic talks with Iran and Syria in an effort to stabilize Iraq .Hariri accuses Syria of blocking Lebanon deal Middle East Online - Mar 01 4:34 AM
Lebanon's parliamentary majority leader urges EU to pressure Syria over his father's killing tribunal.Iran, Syria overtures draw praise Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - Mar 01 2:49 AM
WASHINGTON The Bush administration s about-face on dealing directly with Iran and Syria is a huge change that finally adds the missing element in trying to resolve problems in the Mideast, said Lee Hamilton, the former Hoosier congressman who co-chaired the Iraq Study Commission.White House insists it's not changing views toward Iran and Syria News 25 Evansville - Mar 01 8:37 AM
WHITE HOUSE President Bush has been rejecting a dialogue with Iran on the situation in Iraq. But both Iran and Syria will be at an Iraqi conference next month -- along with the U-S.U.S. Supports Involving Iran, Syria in Iraq Regional Meeting U.S. Department of State - Mar 01 7:25 AM
The United States supports and will participate in the Iraqi government s initiative to invite Iran and Syria to a regional conference, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says during a congressional hearing to discuss emergency funding for operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere. Prime Minister Maliki believes, and President Bush and I agree, that success in Iraq requires the positive ...Syria asks Malaysia to help build projects The Star Online - Feb 28 11:14 PM
KUALA LUMPUR: Syria has requested Malaysia to assist in speeding up the development and implementation of infrastructure projects there, Works Minister Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu said.Iran, Syria likely to go to Iraq meeting Daily Bulletin - Mar 01 12:11 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraq's neighbors, including Iran and Syria, have agreed to join U.S. and British representatives at a regional conference here March 10 on the Iraqi security crisis, government officials said Wednesday.Syria Offers Malaysia To Build Damascus Outer Ring Road Bernama - Feb 28 9:24 PM
KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- Syria wants Malaysia to complete the remainder 60 km of the Damascus outer ring road project, Works Minister Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu announced Thursday.Iran eyes, Syria accepts Iraq talks invite MSNBC - Feb 28 9:11 AM
While Syria said Wednesday it would participate, Iran said it was considering whether to take part in a Baghdad-organized conference of Iraq's neighbors that the United States plans to attend. No direct talks with Syria, Iran, says Bush administration Calcutta News - Feb 28 11:14 PM
The Bush administration says there will be no direct talks with representatives of Iran and Syria at two upcoming conferences on Iraq. The White House has been under pressure in recent months to hold bilateral negotiations with both Iran and Syria on Iraq and other issues.U.S. to Join Iran, Syria at Baghdad Security Conference The Online NewsHour - Feb 28 5:44 PM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice announced this week that the United States would join Iran and Syria at a regional conference in Baghdad next month. Newspaper columnists discuss the decision.Syria builds arms, reaches out: Israel debates what Assad wants JTA - Feb 28 6:13 PM
Syrian President Bashar Assad in a 2005 photo. With Syria talking peace while in the throes of a major new arms buildup, Israeli intelligence is divided again over President Bashar Assad s intentions.Japan extends 4.5-million-dollar aid grant to Syria, Jordan EARTHtimes.org - Mar 01 2:55 AM
Damascus - Japan has extended emergency grant aid totaling 4.5 million dollars to Syria and Jordan to help Iraqi refugees forced to flee into neighbouring countries by the unrest in their homeland, it was announced Thursday.Carney pleased U.S. to talk with Iran, Syria The Daily Item - Feb 28 9:05 PM
WASHINGTON, D.C. A jubilant U.S. Rep. Chris Carney lauded the Bush administration for agreeing to meet with Iran and Syria to discuss stabilizing Iraq.Iran, Syria and US to attend talks in Baghdad Gulf Times - Mar 01 12:11 AM
BAGHDAD: Officials from regional states including Iran and Syria will join US and British envoys at a meeting in Baghdad next month to seek ways to stabilise Iraq, the Iraqi foreign minister said yesterday.U.S. to sit down with Syria, Iran for regional conference on Iraq USA Today - Feb 27 7:59 PM
Envoys from the West and Islamic nations including Iran, Syria and the United States are expected to attend a conference next month on efforts to stabilize Iraq, a diplomatic adviser said Tuesday.US senators hail 'overdue' talks with Iran, Syria IranMania.com - Feb 28 11:00 PM
LONDON, March 1 (IranMania) - US lawmakers hailed a decision by President George W Bush's administration to take part, alongside longtime nemeses Iran and Syria, in a landmark conference on Iraq, AFP reported.News Analysis: U.S. suddenly and puzzlingly begins talking to Iran and Syria International Herald Tribune - Mar 01 5:25 AM
Has the Bush administration gone soft on its foes?No bilateral talks with Iran, Syria: White House IranMania.com - Feb 28 10:00 PM
LONDON, March 1 (IranMania) - The White House again rejected bilateral talks with Iran and Syria despite agreeing to participate with the two countries in an international security conference on Iraq on March 10, AFP reported.Football/Olympics qualifier: Malaysia go down to Syria New Straits Times - Feb 28 4:47 PM
MALAYSIA S hopes of qualifying for their first Olympics since 1980 took a dive when they lost 3-1 to Syria in the Group B qualifying match in Damascus yesterday.In a shift, U.S. to join Iran, Syria in Iraq talks Chicago Tribune - Feb 28 3:37 AM
In a significant diplomatic shift, the Bush administration announced Tuesday that it will join Iran and Syria at the table during a "neighbors conference" in Iraq to discuss how to stabilize the security situation there. Syria announces participation in Iraq conference People's Daily - Feb 28 5:29 PM
Syria announced on Wednesday that it would participate in a conference on stabilizing Iraq which would also be attended by the United States, the official SANA news agency reported.U.S. says no policy change towards Iran, Syria People's Daily - Feb 28 5:14 PM
The United States said on Wednesday that there is no change of policy towards Iran and Syria although it will join the two countries in talks on Iraq.Iran and Syria OK Iraq summit St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Feb 28 5:50 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Iraq's neighbors, including Iran and Syria, have agreed to join U.S. and British representatives at a regional conference here on the Iraqi security crisis, government officials said Wednesday.U.S. Will Join Talks With Iran And Syria Washington Post - Feb 27 1:54 PM
The United States agreed yesterday to join high-level talks with Iran and Syria on the future of Iraq, an abrupt shift in policy that opens the door to diplomatic dealings the White House had shunned in recent months despite mounting criticism. U.S. to join Iran, Syria in Iraq talks Los Angeles Times - Feb 28 12:30 AM
Move may signal a new willingness by the White House to expand diplomacy. WASHINGTON Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Tuesday that the United States would join high-level talks on Iraq with the country's neighbors, including Iran and Syria, in a move that may signal a new U.S. willingness to expand diplomacy with two adversaries. US Policy Shift on Iran, Syria Welcomed Turks.US - Feb 28 6:01 PM
American analysts and Democratic Senators have welcomed a long-overdue change of the Bush administration's opposition to talks with Iran and Syria to stem the bloody violence plaguing Iraq, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, February 28.United States not diplomatically reaching out to Iran, Syria: Snow New Kerala - Feb 28 9:34 PM
Washington, Mar 1: The Bush administration has said that its participation in a regional meet on Iraq, which will also be attended by Iran and Syria, does not mean that the US is diplomatically reaching out to the two countries.Malaysia fail to get a point as they go down to Syria The Star Online - Feb 28 3:27 PM
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia failed to get the start they wanted in their pre-Olympic football campaign when they went down 1-3 to Middle East giants Syria in their opening Group B match at the Al Abbassyeen Stadium in Damascus yesterday.White House insists talks with Iran and Syria not an about-face KTRE-TV East Texas - Feb 28 1:22 PM
WHITE HOUSE The Bush administration is welcoming the idea of talks involving Syria and Iran on the bloodshed in Iraq.U.S. to join Iraq's talks with Iran, Syria / High-level contact a major policy shift for White House San Francisco Chronicle - Feb 28 3:50 AM
The United States agreed Tuesday to join high-level talks with Iran and Syria on the future of Iraq, an abrupt shift in policy that opens the door to diplomatic dealings the Bush administration had shunned despite mounting criticism. The move was... Iran, Syria, U.S. Agree To Iraq Conf. KGO-TV Bay Area - Feb 28 11:39 AM
Iraq's neighbors including Iran and Syria have agreed to join U.S. and British representatives to discuss the Iraqi security crisis at a regional conference.Iran, Syria agree to attend Baghdad conference KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul - Feb 28 10:51 AM
Iraq's neighbors, including Iran and Syria, have agreed to join U.S. and British representatives at a regional conference on the Iraqi security crisis,US, Iran and Syria to join ministerial conference on Iraq: Rice AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 27 11:14 AM
The United States will attend a ministerial level meeting of Iraq's neighbors, including Iran and Syria, as well as other world powers to discuss Iraq's future, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice indicated Tuesday.Rice: U.S., Iraq to invite Iran and Syria to 'neighbors meeting' USA Today - Feb 27 10:50 AM
The United States and the Iraqi government are launching a new diplomatic initiative to invite Iran and Syria to a "neighbors meeting" on stabilizing Iraq, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Tuesday.US, Iran and Syria to join conference on Iraq: US official AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 27 10:17 AM
US officials will take part alongside Syria, Iran and other regional states in a planned March meeting in Baghdad on Iraq's future, a senior US official said Tuesday.Rice Announces Iran-Syria Meeting KGO-TV Bay Area - Feb 28 11:09 AM
There's been a dramatic shift in policy in the search for peace in Iraq: the Bush administration has agreed to official talks with Iran and Syria.U.S. to join meeting with Iran, Syria Newsday - Feb 28 6:11 AM
WASHINGTON - In a diplomatic turnabout, the Bush administration will join an Iraq-sponsored "neighbors meeting" with Iran and Syria, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said yesterday.Iran, Syria Agree To Iraq, U.S. Talks Eyewitness News 3 Hartford - Feb 28 10:15 AM
Iraqi security talks will include Iran, Syria, the U.S. and Britain.U.S., Iran, Syria to meet on Iraq The Buffalo News - Feb 28 6:06 AM
WASHINGTON - The United States agreed Tuesday to join high-level talks with Iran and Syria on the future of Iraq, an abrupt shift in policy that opens the door to diplomatic dealings the White House had shunned in recent months despite mounting criticism.US lawmakers hail 'overdue' talks with Iran, Syria Khaleej Times - Feb 28 11:20 AM
WASHINGTON - US lawmakers on Wednesday hailed a decision by President George W. Bush s administration to take part -- alongside long-time nemeses Iran and Syria -- in a landmark conference on Iraq.U.S., Syria, Iran To Attend Iraq Security Conference Payvand Iran News - Feb 28 8:11 AM
Iraq has confirmed that the United States, Iran and Syria will participate in a conference on the country's security. Sami al-Askari, an adviser to Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, says officials from the United States, Syria, and Iran will participate in talks that will also include representatives of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.Bush, in about-face, agreeson war talks with Iran, Syria New York Daily News - Feb 28 1:29 AM
WASHINGTON - The Bush administration reversed course yesterday and agreed to participate in high-level meetings with Syria and Iran as a way to find a solution to the war in Iraq.US does about-turn, wooing Iran and Syria Sydney Morning Herald - Feb 28 5:04 AM
IN A SUDDEN policy shift by the Bush Administration, the Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, has announced a conference of Iraq's neighbours, including Iran and Syria, to discuss ways of stabilising Iraq and wider regional issues.US invites Iran, Syria for talks Deccan Herald - Feb 28 12:38 PM
Despite branding Iran and Syria as outcast states, the US government has launched a diplomatic initiative inviting representatives from Tehran and Damascus to participate in a regional meeting on Iraq.U.S., Iraq seek meeting with Iran, Syria Roswell Daily Record - Feb 28 9:31 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) In a diplomatic turnabout, the Bush administration will join an Iraq-sponsored neighbors meeting with Iran and Syria, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Tuesday.U.S. to join Iran, Syria in talks Detroit Free Press - Feb 28 12:26 AM
WASHINGTON -- In a significant diplomatic shift, the Bush administration said Tuesday that it will join Iran and Syria at the table during a "neighbors' conference" in Iraq to discuss how to stabilize the security situation there.U.S. will join Iran, Syria in Iraq talks The Columbus Dispatch - Feb 28 4:23 AM
WASHINGTON In a softening of its refusal to pursue direct diplomacy with two Middle East adversaries, the Bush administration announced yesterday that it will participate in a series of international meetings on Iraq that will include representatives of Iran and Syria.Iran and Syria confirm participation in Iraq conference Khaleej Times - Feb 28 8:43 AM
BAGHDAD/DAMASCUS/TEHERAN - Syria and Iran confirmed on Wednesday their planned participation in a landmark conference on Iraqi security and reconciliation, to be held in Baghdad in March and additionally attended by envoys from the United States as well as regional powers and the United Nations.Iran, Syria agree to attend Baghdad summit CTV.ca - Feb 28 7:55 AM
Iraq's neighbours, including Iran and Syria, have agreed to join U.S. and British representatives at a regional conference here on the Iraqi security crisis, government officials said Wednesday.US, Israel begin talks on new 10-year aid plan AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 01 1:57 PM
US and Israeli officials opened talks Thursday on a new multi-year plan for US aid to the Jewish state, which could seek additional funds to meet evolving threats from Iran, Syria and Islamic militants.Iran, Syria and U.S. to attend Baghdad talks: Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 27 7:02 AM
Officials from regional states including Iran and Syria will join U.S. and British envoys at a meeting in Baghdad next month to seek ways to stabilize Iraq, the Iraqi foreign minister said on Tuesday.US strategy change sees Iran, Syria in Iraq talks AFP via Yahoo!7 News - Feb 28 2:51 AM
WASHINGTON (AFP) - In a potential policy shift, the United States has said it will join a conference with Iraq's neighbors which could see senior US officials hold direct talks with foes Iran and Syria.Germany welcomes inclusion of Iran, Syria in Iraq meet TurkishPress.com - Feb 28 8:43 AM
BERLIN - Germany on Wednesday welcomed the decision to include Iraq's neighbours, including Iran and Syria, in a high-level security conference on the future of the violence-wracked country.Iraq And U.S. Invite Syria, Iran To Meet CBS News - Feb 27 5:00 PM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the U.S. and the Iraqi government are launching a new diplomatic initiative to invite Iran and Syria to a "neighbors meeting" on stabilizing Iraq. The move reflects a change of approach by the White House.US agrees to Mid-East talks with Syria, Iran The Age - Feb 28 5:14 AM
In a significant policy shift by the Bush Administration, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has announced a regional conference of Iraq's neighbours, including Iran and Syria, as well as the US, China, Russia and France.Iraq invites Iran, Syria to meet Daily Vidette - Feb 28 10:41 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States and the Iraqi government are launching a new diplomatic initiative to invite Iran and Syria to a "neighbors meeting" on stabilizing Iraq, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Tuesday. "We hope that all governments seize this opportunity to improve their relations with Iraq and to work for peace and stability in the region," Rice said in remarks prepared ...Engaging Syria and Iran Arab News - Feb 28 6:45 AM
IN AN attempt to quell mounting domestic opposition to its Iraq policy, the Bush administration quietly agreed to participate in a Baghdad conference next month that will likely include representatives from Syria and Iran. The announcement, reported by The Washington Post's David Ignatius, adheres to one of the most notable recommendations of the Iraq Study Group, which has been widely embraced ...Israel Questions Syria''s Motives Baltimore Jewish Times - Feb 28 8:29 AM
With Syria talking peace while in the throes of a major new arms buildup, Israeli intelligence is divided again over President Bashar Assad's intentions.US To Meet Iran And Syria Over Iraq Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Feb 28 1:21 AM
The United States is set to hold groundbreaking talks with Iran and Syria next month.U.S. changes course on talks with Iran, Syria Pioneer Press - Feb 28 1:05 AM
WASHINGTON In a diplomatic turnabout, the Bush administration will take part in an Iraq-sponsored "neighbors meeting" with Iran and Syria, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Tuesday.U.S. to join talks with Iran, Syria The News & Observer - Feb 28 12:49 AM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says she hopes that Iran and Syria will "seize the opportunity to improve their relations with Iraq -- and to work for peace and stability in the region."U.S. to Attend Iraq Meeting Where Iran, Syria Invited (Update3) Bloomberg.com - Feb 27 3:34 PM
Feb. 27 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. diplomats will attend a conference on Iraq to which envoys from Iran and Syria are invited, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said at a Senate hearing today.Kurdistan National Congress of Syria wishes Talabani good health Kurdish Media - Feb 28 9:23 AM
New York (KurdishMedia.com) 28 February 2007: On Wednesday the Kurdistan National Congress of Syria and the website serwext.com issued a Kurdish-language statement wishing Iraqi President Jalal Talabani, who was flown to Jordan for medical reasons, good health.Ready to Talk With Iran, Syria Electronic Iraq - Feb 28 4:43 AM
WASHINGTON (IPS) - Two weeks after making major concessions for a nuclear accord with North Korea, the administration of President George W. Bush said Tuesday it was prepared to sit down with Iran and Syria as part of a regional conference to stabilize Iraq.U.S. will join forums with Iran, Syria St. Petersburg Times - Feb 28 12:33 AM
WASHINGTON - In a softening of its refusal to pursue direct diplomacy with two Middle East adversaries, the Bush administration announced Tuesday that it will participate in a series of international meetings on Iraq that will include representatives of Iran and Syria.US To Join Iraq, Iran, Syria In Baghdad Talks Nasdaq - Feb 28 12:09 AM
(RTTNews) - The United States on Tuesday said that it had agreed to attend a highest-level Iraqi-sponsored regional conferences in Baghdad over the next two months that will be also be attended by Iran and Syria.Israel concern over Syria-Lebanon arms smuggling: UN Khaleej Times - Feb 28 5:13 AM
BEIRUT - A UN envoy said on Wednesday he has relayed to Lebanese officials Israeli concerns over arms smuggling into Lebanon from Syria, a backer of the Shia militant group Hezbollah.US flips on talks with Iran, Syria The Australian - Feb 28 5:00 AM
THE US signalled an abrupt shift in its Middle East policy yesterday, agreeing to join high-level talks with Iran and Syria on the future of Iraq.U.S. Will Talk with Iran, Syria About Iraqi Stability NPR - Feb 27 3:58 PM
The Iraqi government is inviting ambassadors from Iran and Syria to discuss security in Iraq, says Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. The surprise announcement came as Rice spoke on Capitol Hill with Defense Secretary Robert Gates about new funds for U.S. efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan.Analysis: US nixes Israel-Syria talks Middle East Times - Feb 28 12:35 AM
TEL AVIV -- The United States is demanding Israel not to even "explore" the possibility of peace talks with Syria, the Ha'aretz newspaper reported February 23.