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Investors on the road to Damascus: Syria is hot despite the sanctions 
Independent - Mar 03 4:45 PM
Billions of pounds of foreign investment is flooding into Syria, even though the Middle East country remains under American sanctions and faces growing international pressure to co-operate over Iraq and Lebanon.Israel Protests Planned Russian Missile Sale to Syria Payvand Iran News - Mar 03 1:45 PM
Israel has harshly criticized a plan by Russia to sell advanced anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles to Syria. Israeli officials say those missiles will eventually wind up in the hands of the Islamic guerrilla group Hezbollah in Lebanon. -VOAA peek behind Syria's mask of strength Albuquerque Tribune - Mar 03 9:03 AM
On the face of it, the worst appears to be behind Syria's president, Bashar Assad.Interview: Decision to Meet With Syria, Iran 'Positive Change' in U.S. Policy New York Times - Mar 02 9:20 AM
Interview: Decision to Meet With Syria, Iran 'Positive Change' in U.S. Policy.Ready to talk with Iran, Syria Financial Express - Mar 03 8:50 AM
Two weeks after making major concessions for a nuclear accord with North Korea, the administration of President George W. Bush said last Tuesday it was prepared to sit down with Iran and Syria as part of a regional conference to stabilise Iraq.New signs of US-Syria thaw as senior official sets visit AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 02 12:06 AM
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.Egypt mediates between Saudi and Syria UPI - Mar 02 11:11 AM
Arab diplomats say Egypt is trying to mediate between Saudi Arabia and Syria to close their chasm ahead of this month's Arab summit in Riyadh.Israel wants to stop arms sale to Syria UPI - Mar 02 10:10 AM
A top Israeli official is calling on his country to exert pressure on Russia to prevent the planned sale of anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles to Syria.US invites Iran and Syria to talks on Iraq Mail and Guardian - Mar 02 11:57 PM
The Bush administration gave up one of the central tenets of its Middle East strategy on Tuesday, reversing its much criticised effort to isolate Iran and Syria by inviting both states to negotiations on stabilising Iraq.Syria hopeful over outcome of meeting Gulf Times - Mar 02 10:56 PM
PARIS: Syria is relatively hopeful an international meeting aimed at stabilising Iraq will succeed, but much depends on the attitude of the US, Vice-President Farouq al-Shara was quoted yesterday as saying.SECTARIAN TENSION IN IRAQ EXERTS PRESSURE ON IRAN-SYRIA TIES EurasiaNet.org - Mar 02 12:14 PM
Sectarian tension in Iraq is putting stress on the strategic partnership between Shia-dominated Iran and predominantly Sunni Syria.Israel Protests Planned Russian Missile Sale to Syria Voice of America - Mar 02 11:33 AM
A Russian arms deal with Syria has drawn a sharp protest from Israel. As Robert Berger reports from VOA's Jerusalem bureau, Israel is warning that the sale would strengthen radical elements in the Middle East and destabilize the region.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.Bush Shows New Willingness to Reverse Course Washington Post - Mar 03 4:00 PM
He was against it before he was for it. The same president who mocked the idea of talking with Iran and Syria as recently as two weeks ago is now sending emissaries to a regional conference to talk with Iran and Syria.Israel training for war with Iran, Syria? WorldNetDaily - Mar 02 9:54 AM
TEL AVIV Israel this week conducted military training exercises in a Palestinian city for a possible war scenario against Syria or Iran, top Palestinian intelligence officials claimed to WND.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.Mr. President, the CIA Is Already Talking to Syria Baltimore Chronicle & Sentinel - Mar 02 10:30 AM
President Bush has decided that the U.S. government is now going to talk to Syria. The reason the president has steadfastly refused to talk to Syria before now is that Syria, he has repeatedly emphasized, is a state sponsor of terrorism.Analysis: Washington may talk with Syria and Iran if Iraq takes the lead Albuquerque Tribune - Mar 02 7:22 AM
Iraq on Wednesday said its neighbors, including U.S. adversaries Iran and Syria, will attend a March 10 session on the country's security crisis.Syria hopeful over outcome of Iraq meeting - VP AlertNet - Mar 02 4:17 AM
Source: Reuters PARIS, March 2 (Reuters) - Syria is relatively hopeful an international meeting aimed at stabilising Iraq will succeed, but much depends on the attitude of the United States, Vice-President Farouq al ... Israel concerned over Russia - Syria weapons deal Al Bawaba - Mar 02 8:55 AM
Israel voiced concern Friday about a potential Russian sale of advanced anti-tank weapon systems to Syria. The weapons in question are capable of ripping through the most modern armour and penetrating even bunkers, Israel's Yediot Aharonot newspaper warned.US Official To Join UNHCR On Visit To Syria Over Iraqi Refugees Nasdaq - Mar 02 12:52 AM
(RTTNews) - The United States will be sending a high-ranking official to join a UNHCR official on a visit to Syria in the coming weeks to discuss the issue of Iraqi refugees.New signs of US-Syria thaw Middle East Online - Mar 02 2:12 AM
US assistant Secretary of State sets visit Syria to discus with Damascus issues related to Iraq refugees.Iraqi UN Envoy:Syria Can Do More To Keep Terrorists From Iraq Nasdaq - Mar 01 9:21 PM
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.Russia should not supply Syria with arms - Israeli deputy PM Russian Information Agency Novosti - Mar 02 3:49 AM
TEL AVIV, March 2 (RIA Novosti) - Israel's deputy prime minister said Friday that Moscow should be pressured to stop supplying Russian weapons to Syria.Israeli Officials Blast Russia for Planned Missile Deal With Syria Mosnews - Mar 02 4:47 AM
Israeli officials criticized Russia on Friday over a planned new deal with Syria involving advanced anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles, the DPA press agency reports.New signs of US-Syria thaw as senior official sets visit TODAYonline - Mar 02 12:19 AM
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.Israel fears possible Russian arms sale to Syria Khaleej Times - Mar 02 12:09 AM
JERUSALEM - Israel is seriously concerned that Russia could sell advanced anti-tank weapon systems to Syria capable of piercing the most modern armour, the country s top selling newspaper reported Friday.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.Security talks with Iran, Syria are essential actions The Daily Iowan - Mar 02 1:57 AM
Just as necessity gave way to detente and talks with the "evil empire," so, too, might it bring about diplomacy with the "axis of evil." There is going to be a security conference in Iraq involving a long list of countries such as Russia, Britain, Iraq's neighbors, and most importantly, Iran and Syria. It's encouraging to see the United States opening up to talks, and though this doesn't mean the ...Israel criticizes likely Russian missile deal with Syria EARTHtimes.org - Mar 02 1:40 AM
Jerusalem - Israel criticized Russia Friday for negotiating a new arms deal with Syria involving advanced anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles.Kurds' struggle blocks Turkey's entry into EU The Washington Times - 36 minutes ago
NICOSIA, Cyprus -- Their uprisings have been drowned in blood, but the cry "Freedom for Kurdistan" reverberates in the barren, wind-swept mountains where Turkey meets Syria, Iraq and Iran.Israel fears possible Russian arms sale to Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 02 4:04 AM
Israel expressed concern Friday about a potential Russian sale of advanced anti-tank weapon systems to Damascus amid persistent fears in the Jewish state about a future conflict with its enemy.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 4:21 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.Iraq s U.N. ambassador criticizes Syria AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 02 1:15 AM
The Syrians could do more to prevent terrorists from crossing their border into Iraq, an issue that will be on the agenda of an upcoming security conference in Baghdad, Iraq's U.N. ambassador said Thursday.Cook: Decision to Meet With Syria, Iran Positive' Foreign Relations - Mar 01 2:16 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.Iran Khodro to capture 50% of Syrian car market IranMania.com - 11 minutes ago
LONDON, March 4 (IranMania) - Director for the project to set up a Samand auto manufacturing plant in Syria said that Iran Khodro aims to capture 50% of the Syria's 600-mln-dollar car market, IRNA reported.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 1:30 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 6:06 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 12:57 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.Iraq s refugees turn to Syria Aljazeera - Mar 02 5:14 PM
On a recent flight from Cairo to Damascus , two men were discussing pending entry restrictions for Iraqis who have left their country and are attempting to find residence throughout the Middle East .The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Mar 03 4:13 PM
Close to two million Iraqis are displaced within Iraq, and about two million are outside, mostly in Syria, Jordan and nearby countries. While many of those inside and outside Iraq had left before 2003,Craig Crawford s 1600: New Study Partners CQPolitics.com via Yahoo! News - Mar 02 3:44 PM
Now it seems as though George W. Bush might be paying more attention to former Secretary of State James A. Baker III s Iraq Study Group than he initially let on. For starters, the president s apparent about-face last week from his earlier rejection of meetings with Iran or Syria falls right in line with one of Baker s chief recommendations.Iran Khodro to capture 50 pc of Syrian car market Payvand Iran News - Mar 03 1:46 PM
Director for the project to set up a Samand auto manufacturing plant in Syria said Saturday that Iran Khodro aims to capture 50 percent of the Syria's 600-million-dollar car market. -IRNANo 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 3:53 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 8:17 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 5:04 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 2:07 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 10:10 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 12:44 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 4:26 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 7:25 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 8:48 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 .Iran, Syria overtures draw praise Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - Mar 01 2:51 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.Hariri accuses Syria of blocking Lebanon deal Middle East Online - Mar 01 4:27 AM
Lebanon's parliamentary majority leader urges EU to pressure Syria over his father's killing tribunal.White House insists it's not changing views toward Iran and Syria WLUC TV 6 - Mar 01 8:46 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.Iran Khodro to capture 50 pc of Syrian car market Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 03 7:43 AM
Auto - Iran Khodro - Syria Director for the project to set up a Samand auto manufacturing plant in Syria said Saturday that Iran Khodro aims to capture 50 percent of the Syria's 600-million-dollar car market.U.S. Supports Involving Iran, Syria in Iraq Regional Meeting U.S. Department of State - Mar 01 7:30 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 ...Arutz 7 TV Israel National News - Mar 03 1:35 PM
(IsraelNN.com) Israeli officials over the weekend slammed the Russian decision Friday to supply Syria with advanced missiles that can break the defenses of Western made tanks. Vice Prime Minister Shimon Peres said that the deal to "encouraged Damascus to turn to war."U.S.: No direct talks with Syria, Iran Addict 3D - Mar 01 3:06 AM
Iraq confirms it will host a regional conference this month in Baghdad that will include the United States, Great Britain, Iran, Syria and Egypt. But the White House ties specific conditions to one-on-one talks with Damascus and Tehran.Syria 'optimistic' about Baghdad security meeting The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 02 12:42 PM
Syrian hopes for the success of an international meeting aimed at stabilizing Iraq are tempered by wariness of what attitude the United States will take, Vice President Farouq al-Sharaa was quoted as saying on Friday. "I am optimistic, but in a measured fashion," Sharaa told Le Monde newspaper.Syria asks Malaysia to help build projects The Star Online - Feb 28 11:15 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 12:16 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.Iraq PM vows Cabinet shakeup in 2 weeks AP via Yahoo! News - 50 minutes ago
Iraq's prime minister said Saturday he will reshuffle his Cabinet within two weeks and pursue criminal charges against political figures linked to extremists as a sign of his government's resolve to restore stability during the U.S.-led security crackdown in Baghdad.Syria Offers Malaysia To Build Damascus Outer Ring Road Bernama - Feb 28 9:18 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 9:04 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. 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.The news as one columnist sees it Poughkeepsie Journal - Mar 03 7:21 AM
It's the top of the hour -- are you ready for some news? Here's what's happening around your world and around your block: While the United States will attend a so-called "neighbors meeting" in Baghdad on March 10 to discuss the future of Iraq, White House spokesman Tony Snow insisted today that the U.S. will not talk "directly" to either Iran or Syria during that gathering.U.S. air strikes target insurgents in Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! News - 31 minutes ago
U.S. air strikes in and around Baghdad killed senior insurgents suspected of targeting American helicopters and seven members of what the U.S. military said on Saturday was an al Qaeda cell responsible for car bombings.No direct talks with Syria, Iran, says Bush administration Calcutta News - Feb 28 11:06 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.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 9:02 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.Analysis: Washington may talk with Syria and Iran if Iraq takes the lead Albuquerque Tribune - Mar 02 7:18 AM
The Bush administration says it's not going soft on Iran, but Washington's new agreement to talk to the clerical regime about violence in Iraq could crack the door for other discussions with the last holdout among President Bush's original axis of evil.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.Ex-envoy casts doubt on Iraq conference AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 03 4:05 PM
The former Arab League envoy to Baghdad said in an interview Saturday that he did not believe the upcoming conference of Iraq's neighbors would calm and stabilize the country.Iraqi PM vows Cabinet changes before conference CNN.com - Mar 03 4:08 PM
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said he will reshuffle his Cabinet within two weeks and pursue criminal charges against political figures linked to extremists.Israel heavily criticized Russia on Friday for negotiating an arms deal with Syria involving advanced anti-tank weapons ... Al Jazeera - Mar 02 6:24 AM
Top Israeli officials say Russian and Syrian officials are in the final stage of negotiations over the arms deal, under which Moscow would sell several thousands of its most advanced anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles to Damascus for hundreds of millions of dollars.Iran, Saudi heads vow to work for unity AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 03 6:11 PM
Following their first official talks in Saudi Arabia, the Iranian and Saudi leaders on Saturday pledged to fight the spread of sectarian strife in the Middle East, which they said was the biggest danger facing the region.US senators hail 'overdue' talks with Iran, Syria IranMania.com - Feb 28 11:03 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.No bilateral talks with Iran, Syria: White House IranMania.com - Feb 28 10:02 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.Syria builds arms, reaches out: Israel debates what Assad wants JTA - Feb 28 2:48 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.Ahmadinejad, Saudi king reject sectarian strife Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 03 4:24 PM
Sunni and Shi'ite heavyweights Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed on Saturday to fight the spread of sectarian strife that threatens to spill over from their neighbor Iraq, the Saudi foreign minister said.Israel criticizes Russian-Syrian arms deal UPI - Mar 02 8:26 AM
Israeli officials Friday criticized Russia for agreeing to provide Syria with advanced missiles that could penetrate Israel's Merkava tanks.Iraqi "Neighbors Meeting" A Positive Step CBS News - Mar 02 9:30 AM
The news that U.S. officials would sit down with officials from Iran and Syria at a regional conference in Iraq may not signal a major policy shift for the Bush administration, but it is a positive development, writes Charles Wolfson .Football/Olympics qualifier: Malaysia go down to Syria New Straits Times - Feb 28 4:43 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 3:45 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 5:00 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 5:58 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.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?
