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Syrian deployment raises Middle East worries - National Post Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:32:09 GMT

Daily Star - Lebanon

Syrian deployment raises Middle East worries National Post, Canada - 4 hours ago Israeli forces are on alert as Syria announced it was increasing more troops onto its borders. Tensions in the Middle East were rising on Wednesday night ... Why Syria matters to Israel Arab News Syrian official denies ulterior motive to troop deployment Daily Star - Lebanon Syria’s unlikely shepherd Media For Freedom Xinhua - Reuters India all 158 news articles

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Moscow makes no promises on arms sales to Syria, Iran - Ha'aretz Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:38:00 GMT

Hürriyet

Moscow makes no promises on arms sales to Syria, Iran Ha'aretz, Israel - Oct 7, 2008 Olmert did not receive a clear commitment that Russia would refrain from supplying Syria with S-300 anti-aircraft missiles or sell advanced weapons to Iran. ... From Syrian fishing port to naval power base: Russia moves into ... guardian.co.uk Olmert To Russians: 'Do Not Sell Missiles To Syria' Evening Bulletin In search of a winning strategy Ynetnews Toronto Star - Commentary all 590 news articles

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Syrian troops gather on Lebanese border - The Associated Press Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:41:26 GMT

Voice of America

Syrian troops gather on Lebanese border The Associated Press - 13 hours ago Syria says the deployment — first made public several weeks ago — is aimed at preventing smuggling from Lebanon. But the United States and some anti-Syrian ... Lebanon, Syria: More Troops on the Border and Long-term Aims Stratfor (subscription) LEBANON: In an Uneasy Togetherness with Syria Inter Press Service Syria confirms troop buildup on Lebanon border PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung) Naharnet - Xinhua all 155 news articles

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Iraq offers free returns for its Syrian refugees - The Associated Press Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:31:26 GMT

Iraq offers free returns for its Syrian refugees The Associated Press - 10 hours ago DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The Iraqi embassy in Damascus is organizing free journeys for refugees who want to return from Syria — the second such project in as ... Female suicide bomber kills 11 in Baquba International Herald Tribune all 79 news articles

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Syria Massing Troops Along Border with Lebanon - Voice of America Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:22:40 GMT

Syria Massing Troops Along Border with Lebanon Voice of America - Oct 7, 2008 By Edward Yeranian Eyewitness reports say that Syria is continuing to mass troops along its border with Lebanon, prompting the warning from the United ... US warns of October security risk in Lebanon San Diego Union Tribune Lebanese-US committee set up to improve military relations Xinhua all 7 news articles

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Banned in Syria, pan-Arab daily Al-Hayat is latest media to fall ... - Reporters without borders (press release) Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:56:15 GMT

AFP

Banned in Syria, pan-Arab daily Al-Hayat is latest media to fall ... Reporters without borders (press release), France - 10 hours ago Reporters Without Borders condemns Syria’s ban on distribution of the pan-Arab daily Al-Hayat since 29 September. The ban on the newspaper, ... Syria plays hardball with the Saudis Asia Times Online Damascus, Tripoli blasts raise serious questions about stability ... Daily Star - Lebanon Meshaal calls for Syria-Saudi thaw: diplomat AFP GulfNews - Xinhua all 42 news articles

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Syria rejects IAEA nuclear inspectors to visit military sites - Tehran Times Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:17:20 GMT

www.worldbulletin.net

Syria rejects IAEA nuclear inspectors to visit military sites Tehran Times, Iran - 20 hours ago LONDON (worldtribune.com) -— Syria has refused to allow international nuclear inspectors access to its military bases. The regime of Syrian President Bashar ... Turkey participates IAEA Board meeting for the first time Tehran Times all 4 news articles

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2 American Journalists Are Said to Be Missing on Lebanon Trip - New York Times Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:49:29 GMT

Daily Star - Lebanon

2 American Journalists Are Said to Be Missing on Lebanon Trip New York Times, United States - 2 hours ago The journalists apparently left Beirut on Oct. 1 and told friends they were heading to Byblos and the northern city of Tripoli en route to Syria. ... Video: 2 US Journalists Vanish in Lebanon AssociatedPress Two US journalists missing in Lebanon CNN US embassy in Beirut says two American journalists missing in Lebanon RTT News RIA Novosti - Middle East Times all 447 news articles

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Syria marks '73 war by calling for peace - Ha'aretz Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:38:45 GMT

PRESS TV

Syria marks '73 war by calling for peace Ha'aretz, Israel - Oct 6, 2008 By Yoav Stern Syrian military leaders marked the 35th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War yesterday by saying that Syria was interested in peace, not war, ... Judgment Day War 35 Years Later (Glance from Israel) – TrendNews ... Trend News Agency Syria, Egypt Launch Surprise Attack on Israel, 35 Years Ago Middle East Times Arab world marks '73 War anniversary Jerusalem Post AFP - Worcester Telegram all 33 news articles

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Suleiman Franjieh: Syria's Army Won't Enter Lebanon - Naharnet Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:56:21 GMT

Suleiman Franjieh: Syria's Army Won't Enter Lebanon Naharnet, Lebanon - 7 hours ago Marada Movement leader Suleiman Franjieh on Wednesday said it is unlikely that Syria's army would cross the borders into Lebanon because it would be an ...