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Talk to Iran and Syria? Yes 
USA Today - Mar 07 6:08 PM
Should the United States engage Iran and Syria to find ways to stabilize Iraq? Bob Beckel and Cal Thomas debate the question.Iran's Defense Minister due in Syria next week IranMania.com - 24 minutes ago
LONDON, March 8 (IranMania) - Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar is to pay a visit to Syria next week at the head of a high-ranking defense and political delegation, IRNA reported.Talk to Iran and Syria? Yes USA Today - 29 minutes ago
Talk to Iran and Syria? Yes The Bush administration is on board, and so are Bob and, reluctantly, Cal. But the real problems in the region might best be solved by new borders, not just new negotiations. Cal Thomas is... Al-Hashemi, left, was in Syria on a four day visit and left with a pledge of assistance from Damascus [AFP] Aljazeera - Mar 07 12:29 PM
Syria has promised to stabilise Iraq as Tariq al-Hashemi, Iraq' s vice president, concluded a four day visit to Damascus .Bush sees 'test' for Iran, Syria, on Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 06 12:45 PM
US President George W. Bush challenged Iran and Syria Tuesday to prove at a pair of upcoming international conferences on Iraq that they are serious about helping to quell deadly violence there.Dead Russian reporter was investigating arms sales to Iran, Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 06 12:13 PM
A Russian reporter who died after falling out of a window was investigating sales of weapons by Russia to Syria and Iran, his newspaper Kommersant said Tuesday.Iran, Syria voice desire to help stabilize Iraq The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 07 12:43 PM
Iran confirmed Wednesday it would attend an upcoming international conference on Iraq, while Syria said it would work toward stabilizing Iraq but insisting that a timetable for the withdrawal of US troops is needed to achieve peace. Amid preparations for Saturday's high-level meeting, at least 52 people were killed.Assad sets Syria's parliamentary election for April The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 07 12:41 PM
Syria will hold a parliamentary election on April 22, according to a decree issued on Wednesday by President Bashar Assad and reported by the state news agency SANA. The announcement came on the eve of the 44th anniversary of Assad's Baath Party taking power in Syria.Syria denies arms crossing border into Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 06 9:58 AM
Syria denied on Tuesday allegations that arms are making their way over the border into Lebanon and warned against any moves to station international troops along the frontier in Lebanon.Iraq stability hinges on pullout of US forces-Syria AlertNet - Mar 07 9:31 AM
Source: Reuters DAMASCUS, March 7 (Reuters) - Syria will work toward stabilising Iraq but a timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. troops is needed to achieve peace, Syrian Vice-President Farouq al-Shara said on ... Bush says Iraqi conferences will be 'test' for Iran, Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 06 8:39 AM
US President George W. Bush said Tuesday that upcoming international conferences on Iraq's security will be "a test" of whether Iran and Syria are serious about helping to dampen violence there.Syria seeks to gain from regional tumult The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! Canada News - Mar 07 1:00 AM
The isolation of Syria appears to be breaking as Damascus seeks deals with the Saudis and the Lebanese.Ready to talk with Iran, Syria Financial Express - Mar 07 10:50 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.Iran's defense minister due in Syria next week Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 07 2:45 AM
Iran - Syria - DM Minister of Defense Brigadier General Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar is to pay a visit to Syria next week at the head of a high-ranking defense and political delegation.Jebediah Koogler '10: U.S. should negotiate with Syria Brown Daily Herald - Mar 07 1:57 AM
It's time to talk with Syria.Iraq: Security before Syria pipeline opens UPI - Mar 06 12:46 PM
Iraq's oil minister said he wants to repair and reopen the pipeline to Syria, but called on Damascus to better monitor their border for insurgents. ...SYRIA In Damascus few care and fewer expect much from upcoming elections - Asia News AsiaNews.it - Mar 07 7:41 AM
SYRIA In Damascus few care and fewer expect much from upcoming elections by Jihad Issa A Catholic attorney tells AsiaNews that the turnout will likely be around 15 per cent because results are already known before votes are cast and because few are interested in voting in a country where 80 per cent of the population of 20 million earns just US$ 200 a month.Russian journalist who died in fall reportedly investigated weapons deals with Iran, Syria San Diego Union-Tribune - Mar 06 6:07 PM
MOSCOW, 1:21 p.m. March 6 (AP): A journalist who plunged to his death from his apartment building window faced threats while reporting on a highly sensitive story that Russia planned to sell sophisticated missiles to Syria and Iran, his newspaper reported Tuesday.Russian died reporting on arms sales to Iran, Syria Arizona Daily Star - Mar 06 11:05 PM
MOSCOW A journalist who plunged to his death from his apartment building window faced threats while reporting on a sensitive story that Russia planned to sell sophisticated missiles to Syria and Iran, his newspaper reported Tuesday.The time is ripe for the US to engage Syria on Mideast issues The Christian Science Monitor - Mar 07 3:03 PM
Damascus seems willing to work with the US on the Arab-Israeli conflict and Iraq. Russian Reporter Probed Arms Sales to Iran, Syria Before Death Bloomberg.com - Mar 06 4:00 AM
March 6 (Bloomberg) -- Russian reporter Ivan Safronov was investigating state plans to sell advanced weapons to Iran and Syria when he fell to his death from a window in his Moscow apartment building March 2, his newspaper Kommersant said.Russian journalist who died in fall reportedly probed weapons deals with Iran, Syria Boston Herald - Mar 06 8:32 AM
MOSCOW - A journalist who fell to his death from a fifth-story window had received threats while gathering material for a report claiming Russia planned to provide sophisticated weapons to Syria and Iran,...Israel-Syria Breakthrough Anticipated Jewish Week - 2 hours, 8 minutes ago
Pro-peace demonstration on both sides of border planned as envoys try to restart talks.Syria praise to Iran-Saudi efforts to settle Lebanese crisis ArabicNews.com - Mar 06 9:37 AM
Syria on Sunday praised efforts made by Iran and Saudi Arabia and a number of Arab and Islamic states to settle the political crisis in Lebanon.Inquest into Russian journalist s death; prosecutors say he knew about weapons deals with Iran, Syria CBS 46 News Atlanta - Mar 06 8:21 AM
MOSCOW (AP) -- A journalist who fell to his death from a fifth-story window had received threats while gathering material for a report claiming Russia planned to provide sophisticated weapons to Syria and Iran, his newspaper said Tuesday.Iraqi VP appeals for Arab help during Syria visit AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 05 7:49 AM
Iraqi Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi called on Monday for Arab nations to help end the "sad situation" in his homeland during a visit to neighbouring Syria, itself accused of aiding the insurgency.ANALYSIS-Syria holds one of the keys to Iraq stability AlertNet - Mar 06 4:02 AM
Source: Reuters By Khaled Yacoub Oweis DAMASCUS, March 6 (Reuters) - When Syria takes a seat along the United States at a meeting to discuss Iraq this week, it will have something to offer to stop the chaos, but ... Syria hopes Baghdad conference to help solve Iraqi problems People's Daily - Mar 07 5:44 PM
Syrian Vice President Farouk al- Shara expressed hope on Wednesday that a much-anticipated conference due in Iraq later this month would open a horizon to solve problems in the war-torn country.First vice president to depart for Syria Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 06 7:06 AM
Iran - Davoudi - Syria First Vice President Parviz Davoudi, heading a high-ranking delegation will depart for Syria on Wednesday night. During his two-day visit, Davoudi is scheduled to confer with the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on matters of bilateral concern.The US and Syria, Human Rights and Democracy Middle East Online - Mar 06 1:12 AM
As US 'democratization' efforts in the Middle East wane, human rights activists in Syria see their situation improving, says Helena Cobban .March 14 Forces say Moallem's remarks confirm Syria's rejection of Hariri court The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 07 12:39 PM
The ruling coalition said on Wednesday that Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Moallem's vow that "any Syrian found to have participated in the assassination of former Premier Rafik Hariri will be tried according to Syrian law" was a thinly veiled rejection of the international tribunal.Russian journalist who died in fall investigated weapons deals with Iran, Syria KYIV Post - Mar 06 4:36 AM
MOSCOW (AP) - A Russian journalist who died after falling from a fifth-story window had received threats while gathering material for a report claiming Moscow planned to provide sophisticated weapons to Syria and Iran, his newspaper said Tuesday.US report: Syria, Egypt guilty of rights abuses The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 07 12:42 PM
The government's human rights record remained poor, and it continued to commit serious abuses. There were significant limitations on citizens' rights to change their government. In a climate of impunity, there were instances of arbitrary or unlawful deprivation of life, and members of the security forces tortured and physically abused prisoners and detainees.Iraq - Talks with Iran Syria are overdue The Gleaner - Mar 05 10:14 PM
The Bush administration has reversed a long-standing policy and will sit down with representatives of Iran and Syria to discuss the future of Iraq.Iraqi official in Syria, seeks help to end sad situation Gulf Times - Mar 05 10:56 PM
DAMASCUS: Iraqi Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi yesterday called for Arab nations to help end the sad situation in his homeland during a visit to neighbouring Syria, itself accused of aiding the insurgency.Syria renews support for national reconciliation in Iraq People's Daily - Mar 05 6:15 PM
Syrian Vice President Farouk al- Shara on Monday renewed Syria's support for efforts to achieve national reconciliation in Iraq and make the political process a success, the official SANA news agency reported.Iraqi refugees hail Syria's easing of residency rules AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 04 3:15 PM
Iraqi refugee Khaled was delighted at the news that Damascus was relaxing residency rules for around a million Iraqis who fled their war-torn country for neighbouring Syria.Russian journalists: Reporter's death 'not suicide' World Tribune - Mar 07 3:34 PM
MOSCOW The death of a reporter investigating Russian arms deals with Iran and Syria was probably a murder, the head of the SJR journalists organization said.Moscow burial for dead journalist BBC News - Mar 07 3:59 AM
The funeral is held of a journalist said to have been investigating alleged Russian plans to sell arms to Iran and Syria.Iraqi refugees appreciate new lease on temporary lives in Syria The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 05 1:10 PM
Iraqi refugee Khaled was delighted at the news that Damascus was relaxing residency rules for around a million Iraqis who fled their war-torn country for Syria. "No Iraqi will be expelled from Syria," Khaled told AFP at the Baghdad Palm Tree restaurant in the Damascus suburb of Jaramana where he and many compatriots have found refuge.All eyes off-stage at Baghdad conference Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 50 minutes ago
BAGHDAD - The outcome of an international conference aimed at dousing the flames in Iraq may depend as much on what takes place on the sidelines as on centre stage, with all eyes on the United States and its archfoes Iran and Syria.Mideast's new tower of Babel The Japan Times - Mar 07 3:43 PM
LONDON -- The turnaround in U.S. policy on Iraq is truly breathtaking. From firmly refusing to talk to Iraq's awkward neighbors, namely Iran and Syria, the Bush administration has suddenly changed... Read more ... Sepahan's Salehi stuns Syrian Al-Ittihad IranMania.com - 27 minutes ago
LONDON, March 8 (IranMania) - Seyyed Mehdi Seyyed Salehi celebrated his double to help Sepahan fight back and beat Syria?s Al-Ittihad 2-1 in the AFC Champions League opener in Fuladshahr Stadium in Isfahan, central Iran, MNA reported.Message of Greetings to Syrian President Korean Central News Agency - Mar 07 6:25 PM
Pyongyang, March 7 (KCNA) -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il sent a message of greetings to Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, regional secretary of the Baath Arab Socialist Party, on the 44th anniversary of the March 8 Revolution in Syria on Wednesday.Dead Russian newsman was probing arms sales to Syria and Iran Seattle Times - Mar 06 9:09 AM
A journalist who plunged to his death from his apartment building window faced threats while reporting on a highly sensitive story that...Heading home to uncertainty Kurdish Media - Mar 07 4:04 PM
Iraqi returnees find it difficult to resume their old lives. Ali Tofiq, 29, didn t want to leave Iraq for Syria, but he felt he had no other option. He hoped to start a new life with his family but things did not go according to plan.US to Join Iran, Syria in Iraq Talks YaleGlobal Online - Mar 05 7:28 AM
The US will join a meeting of neighboring nations to Iraq, including Iran and Syria, to discuss ways to stem violence. The Iraq government initiated the meetings for March and also invited other world powers, including permanent members of the UN Security Council, to a second meeting in April.Russian reporter was warned off Baltimore Sun - Mar 07 5:38 AM
Journalist researching arms sale to Iran, Syria A journalist who plunged to his death from his apartment building window faced threats while reporting on a highly sensitive story that Russia planned to sell sophisticated missiles to Syria and Iran, his newspaper reported yesterday. Russian reporter warned, paper says Boston Globe - Mar 07 1:13 AM
MOSCOW -- A journalist who plunged to his death from his apartment building window faced threats while reporting on a highly sensitive story that Russia planned to sell sophisticated missiles to Syria and Iran, his newspaper reported yesterday.PLO official due Thursday for high-level meetings The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 07 12:40 PM
Farouq al-Qaddoumi, the head of the Palestine Liberation Organization's political department, is due to arrive in Beirut on Thursday from Syria, the National News Agency reported on Wednesday. Qaddoumi is expected to meet with President Emile Lahoud.Paper's report raises fears Russian journalist was killed Chicago Sun-Times - Mar 07 2:20 AM
MOSCOW -- A journalist who plunged to his death from his apartment building faced threats while reporting on a sensitive story that Russia planned to sell missiles to Syria and Iran, his newspaper reported Tuesday.Editorials: Trib takes Albuquerque Tribune - Mar 07 9:21 AM
The Bush administration, reversing a long-standing policy, says it will meet with Iran and Syria to discuss the future of Iraq. The face-saving explanation is that the meetings will be part of a conference organized and run by Iraq, with lots of other participants.Iraqi refugees hail Syria's easing of residency rules Middle East Online - Mar 05 1:12 AM
Massive influx of Iraqi refugees into Syria boosts country's economy, but triggers social problems.I love to fight Payvand Iran News - Mar 07 8:02 AM
In a far away place, Hillary Clinton announced her intention to run for president in 2008. She sat on CNN and in her American twang highlighted the problems of the Bush Administration. "Obviously (awb-veeously) they have failed in every possible (pah-sihbel) way: We have to reign in Iran and Syria and it has to be done now." Oh please. This from a country where a woman has never made it to the ...Syria ready with bio-terror if U.S. hits Iran WorldNetDaily - Mar 04 10:10 PM
An American biodefense analyst living in Europe says if the U.S. invades Iran to halt its nuclear ambitions, Syria is ready to respond with weapons of mass destruction, specifically biological weapons.Iraqi vice-president due in Tehran Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 07 6:21 AM
Iran - Iraq - Hashimi Iraqi Vice-President Tariq al-Hashemi will soon visit Iran, according to some members of a delegation accompanying him in his visit to Syria.US President sees 'test' for Iran, Syria, on Iraq Middle East Online - Mar 06 9:57 AM
Bush says upcoming international conferences on Iraq will prove intentions of Damascus, Tehran.Sepahan s Salehi stuns Syrian Al-Ittihad mehrnews.com - Mar 07 9:46 AM
TEHRAN, March 7 (MNA) Seyyed Mehdi Seyyed Salehi celebrated his double to help Sepahan fight back and beat Syria s Al-Ittihad 2-1 in the AFC Champions League opener in Fuladshahr Stadium in Isfahan, central Iran, Wednesday.Middle East Business Information Zawya - Mar 07 6:19 AM
DAMASCUS, March 7, 2007 (AFP) - Syria will hold a parliamentary election on April 22, according to a decree issued on Wednesday by President Bashar al-Assad and reported by the state news agency SANA.Human rights, democracy, the US, and Syria The Nation via Yahoo! News - Mar 05 3:07 AM
The Nation -- I spent a few days in Damascus at the end of February, and was able to get a ground reality view of the effects of the Bush administration's (former) campaign for the forced 'democratization' of Middle Eastern societies on the work of Syrian citizens with long experience struggling for human rights and democracy in their country.Confronting Iraq's Exodus Time Magazine - Mar 07 12:25 PM
The war has created 2 million Iraqi exiles. An intimate look at their new lives -- and why the U.S. should let more in Europe Struggles with Influx of Iraqi Refugees Kurdish Media - Mar 07 1:49 AM
After four years of chaos and violence, nearly two million Iraqis remain outside their country, according to the UN agency for refugees. Most are overwhelming neighboring countries, particularly Jordan and Syria. In Europe, Iraqi applications for asylum have doubled over the past three years.Our Saudi Secretary of State? Time Magazine - Mar 07 12:20 PM
With the Bush administration suffering a losing streak in the Middle East, it's called in Prince Bandar to do some much-needed relief pitching Europe Struggles with Influx of Iraqi Refugees NPR - Mar 06 7:18 AM
After four years of chaos and violence, nearly two million Iraqis remain outside their country, most in neighboring countries such as Jordan and Syria. In Europe, Iraqi applications for asylum have doubled over the past three years. Few European countries are offering much refuge, with one exception: Sweden.RUSSIA: Dead reporter was probing weapons sales AsiaMedia - Mar 06 11:56 PM
A Russian reporter who died last Friday after falling out a window was investigating Russia's weapons sales to Syria and Iran, his newspaper, Kommersant , said yesterday.Iraq refugee: 'I feel disaster' as crisis grows CNN.com - Mar 07 11:18 AM
Dr. Nafie Abtan once operated a thriving medical clinic in Baghdad, but one day last June he received a hand-delivered letter threatening to cut his head off if he remained.Standing His Ground Time Magazine - Mar 07 12:21 PM
Fouad Siniora is working to safeguard Lebanon's fragile democracy Saudi royal urges cooperation to dispel fears of Shiite power AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 07 10:31 AM
A senior Saudi prince called on Wednesday for regional cooperation conducive to economic prosperity that would dispel fears of Iranian-inspired Shiite ascendancy in the Middle East.Lebanon's Siniora: "We Don't Want to Be a Battlefield" Time Magazine - Mar 07 12:24 PM
The prime minister tells TIME his country is not sliding into civil war, but he can't ask Hizballah to disarm until Israel does Hamas & Fatah: Still Working on Unity Time Magazine - Mar 07 12:23 PM
Despite an agreement for a Palestinian unity government, the question of who gets to run internal security is still a stumbling block Washington's Mixed Signals on Iran Time Magazine - Mar 07 10:24 AM
Just what does Condi Rice's effort to talk with Iran really mean? Even close watchers of the U.S.'s shifting policy aren't sure Claims of 'incitement to suicide' after journalist falls to his death Independent - Mar 06 4:26 PM
A Russian journalist who plunged to his death in suspicious circumstances was investigating what he suspected were covert Kremlin arms deals with Iran and Syria shortly before he died.Funds told to cut ties to Iran USA Today - Mar 07 6:13 AM
Federal lawmakers and officials in at least four states are pushing government-employee pension funds to dump shares of foreign companies that do business in Iran.Charity Repatriates 22 Saudi Families Arab News - Mar 06 4:18 PM
JEDDAH, 7 March 2007 The Awasser Charity Society succeeded to bring 22 Saudi families back home from Egypt, Syria, Lebanon and Sweden, according to a local newspaper.Europe Struggles with Influx of Iraqi Refugees NPR - Mar 06 7:12 AM
Morning Edition , March 6, 2007 · After four years of chaos and violence, nearly two million Iraqis remain outside their country, according to the UN agency for refugees. Most are overwhelming neighboring countries, particularly Jordan and Syria.Moallem denies arms crossing into Lebanon The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 06 1:25 PM
Syria denied on Tuesday allegations that arms are making their way over the border into Lebanon and warned against any moves to station international troops along the frontier in Lebanon. "All the rumors about arms crossing the borders ... are wrong," Foreign Minister Walid Moallem said in a news conference with visiting Belgian counterpart, Karel De Gucht.Israel to complain to U.N. after six mines thrown from Syria found in Golan Heights Boston Herald - Mar 04 4:48 AM
JERUSALEM - Israel will file a complaint with the United Nations forces in Syria after six mines thrown from Syria were found in the southern Golan Heights, the Israeli army said Sunday. The unexploded...Early Christianity's Martyrdom Debate Time Magazine - Mar 07 10:51 AM
Q&A: A new book on 'The Gospel of Judas' reveals sharp divisions among early Christians on issue of death as a validation of faith. TIME's David Van Biema discussed the issue with author Elaine Pagels Reporter dies while probing Syrian deal The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 06 1:27 PM
A Russian reporter who died after falling out of a window was investigating sales of weapons by Russia to Syria and Iran, his newspaper Kommersant said Tuesday. Ivan Safronov had told his newspaper that he had "received information" about the sale of Sukhoi-34 fighter jets to Syria and S-300 anti-aircraft missiles to Iran via Belarus.Darfur genocide tops U.S. list of world's worst abuses CNN.com - Mar 07 6:12 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The continuing genocide in Sudan's troubled Darfur region was the world's worst human rights abuse last year, the United States said Tuesday in a global report that found freedoms eroding in many other nations, including U.S. allies Afghanistan and Iraq.Israelis told to leave Egypt, Jordan AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 07 4:06 AM
Israel on Wednesday warned nationals who may be visiting regional allies Egypt and Jordan to leave immediately, citing a "very high concrete threat" to their safety.Israel critical of Russia over advanced arms sales to Syria Jerusalem Newswire - Mar 04 10:38 AM
Israeli officials at the weekend expressed concern that Russia intends to go through with the sale of its most advanced anti-tank missiles to Syria.Dead journo doing arms story News 24 South Africa - Mar 06 2:23 PM
A Russian journalist who died after falling from a window, was investigating claims Moscow planned to provide arms to Syria and Iran, his newspaper says.Russian journalist who died in fall reportedly probed weapons deals CNews - Mar 06 11:30 AM
MOSCOW (AP) - A journalist who fell to his death from a fifth-storey window had received threats while gathering material for a report claiming Russia planned to provide sophisticated weapons to Syria and Iran, his newspaper said Tuesday.Reporter's death claim rejected Gulf Daily News - Mar 06 5:13 PM
MOSCOW: A Russian reporter who died after falling out of a window was investigating sales of weapons by Russia to Syria and Iran, his newspaper Kommersant said yesterday.Russian bid to counter Western criticism The Christian Science Monitor - Mar 07 3:04 PM
New publications tout Putin's achievements and aim to clear up 'misunderstandings.' Attacks on Shiite Iraqis making Kerbala pilgrimage kill 112 The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 06 1:27 PM
Insurgents killed 112 Shiite pilgrims heading for the holy Iraqi city of Kerbala on Tuesday, including nearly 80 killed when two suicide bombers blew themselves up in a crowded street lined with tents. Hours after the attacks, US President George W. Bush challenged Iran and Syria Tuesday to prove at a pair of upcoming international.Hoss: Local deal won't survive without regional accord The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 06 1:24 PM
Former Premier Salim Hoss said Tuesday that any solution to the political deadlock in Lebanon would not "live on" unless it was coupled with "a sort of accord between Saudi Arabia and Egypt, on one hand, and Syria and Iran on the other." Hoss was giving a lecture, entitled "The Arab Political Situation from a Lebanese Perspective.Iran Khodro car aims to capture the Syrian market ArabicNews.com - Mar 06 9:36 AM
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.Analysis: Al Qaim is island of stability UPI - Mar 07 10:05 AM
Al-Qaim is an oasis of stability in the chaos of Iraq. But it was not always this way.Israel To Complain To UN About Mines Thrown From Syria Nasdaq - Mar 03 11:51 PM
JERUSALEM (AP)--Israel will file a complaint with the U.N. forces in Syria after six mines thrown from Syria were found in the southern Golan Heights, the Israeli army said Sunday.Reports claim Iranian general defected to the west Guardian Unlimited - Mar 07 5:47 PM
Former minister vanishes from Istanbul hotel.President Bush Delivers Remarks to the American Legion Washington Post - Mar 07 1:07 AM
PRESIDENT BUSH DELIVERS REMARKS TO THE AMERICAN LEGION,Iranian general missing in Turkey Guardian Unlimited - Mar 07 5:49 PM
A former Iranian deputy defence minister has disappeared in Istanbul, amid reports that he has defected to the west.Egyptian suspect to be released under strict conditions: report AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 06 11:55 PM
An Egyptian suspected of possible terrorist links and detained in Canada under a controversial procedure will be released from prison soon and placed under strict house arrest, Canadian media reported on Tuesday.Bush stresses diplomacy for Iraq will fail without a robust military strategy DEBKAfile - Mar 06 12:03 PM
Addressing American Legion members in Washington, Tuesday, March 6, the US president said the international conferences the US and Iraq have initiated will be an important test for Iran and Syria. They will test whether the two invited nations are interested in being constructive forces in Iraq.Analysis: Al-Qaida in south Lebanon UPI - Mar 07 6:56 AM
Al-Qaida has begun to infiltrate fighters in parts of southern Lebanon, replacing Hezbollah militants who were forced out of the area by Israel during last ...'Russian arms' journalist buried BBC News - Mar 07 3:57 AM
The funeral is held of a journalist said to have been investigating alleged Russian arms sales plans.Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad urged visiting Hamas supremo Khaled Meshaal to end internal fighting in the ... Al Jazeera - Mar 06 8:39 AM
"The Palestinian government and Hamas have to stop domestic conflicts in Palestine," state TV quoted Ahmadinejad as telling the Syria-based Meshaal, who arrived in Tehran early Tuesday.Escaping a Painful Past To Find a Shaky Future Washington Post - Mar 06 9:32 PM
Hussein Hayal al Zaidi says he spent nearly four years in jail in Saddam Hussein's Iraq, once in a 13-by-13-foot cell with 20 other men. His captors blindfolded him and pummeled his eyes, detaching one of his retinas. He has scars on his ankles, feet and hands from where they strung him up with... 
