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Even with sanctions, Syrians embrace KFC and Gap - Christian Science Monitor Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:41:40 GMT

Aljazeera.net

Even with sanctions, Syrians embrace KFC and Gap Christian Science Monitor, MA - 12 hours ago By Julien Barnes-Dacey | Contributor to The Christian Science Monitor Damascus, Syria - The brightness of the KFC is hard to miss on the drab Damascus ... US announces sanctions on Iranian officer, Syria-based TV station Xinhua US levies sanctions on Arab channel Los Angeles Times US Treasury accuses Iran, Syria Middle East Times Washington Post - New York Times all 115 news articles

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French parliamentary delegation affirms good relations with Syria - Jerusalem Post Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:32:23 GMT

French parliamentary delegation affirms good relations with Syria Jerusalem Post, Israel - 13 hours ago By AP A French parliamentary delegation visiting Syria said Thursday that cooperation between Damascus and Paris was ongoing, despite both countries having ... Syrian president meets French parliamentary delegation on Mideast ... Xinhua Closer US Ties With Syria Will Come at a Price, Analysts Say CNSNews.com all 9 news articles

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Arab envoy in fresh bid to end Lebanon crisis - AFP Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:17:12 GMT

Alalam News Network

Arab envoy in fresh bid to end Lebanon crisis AFP - 13 hours ago "These are all bad signals and everyone knows who is behind them: Syria," she told AFP. "I don't think there will be an election Saturday, unless there is a ... Syria and the two Michels Asia Times Online 'No miracles' required to resolve Lebanese crisis - Moussa Daily Star - Lebanon Arab League pushes plan to end Lebanon crisis AFP Monsters and Critics.com - Reuters South Africa all 102 news articles

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Syria says it's not seeking war with Israel - Ynetnews Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:56:04 GMT

Ha'aretz

Syria says it's not seeking war with Israel Ynetnews, Israel - Jan 9, 2008 AP Syria is not seeking a military solution for its conflict with Israel and is ready to resume peace talks with the Jewish state, Syria's foreign minister ... Syria rules out military solution to conflict with Israel Ha'aretz Syria FM says ready for peace talks with Israel AFP Syrian Foreign Minister Against Military Solution To Syria-Israel ... RTT News GulfNews - Ynetnews all 17 news articles

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UN: Visa Limits Stop Fleeing Iraqis - The Associated Press Thu, 10 Jan 2008 04:10:56 GMT

Voice of America

UN: Visa Limits Stop Fleeing Iraqis The Associated Press - Jan 9, 2008 Syria imposed new rules in October limiting visas to Iraqis traveling for commercial, transport, scientific or education reasons, and requiring them to ... Arab League to launch fund-raising campaign for Iraqi refugees Reuters AlertNet UN Refugee Agency Seeks $261 Million The Associated Press UNHCR seeks $261 mln for Iraqi refugee programs Xinhua AFP - Prensa Latina all 116 news articles

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Syria says working to end political crisis in Lebanon - Xinhua Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:04:42 GMT

Syria says working to end political crisis in Lebanon Xinhua, China - Jan 9, 2008 Bilal told a press conference here that Syria endeavored to end the political crisis in Lebanon through consensus on a comprehensive package among all the ... Syria Wants Coronation of Lebanese President in Damascus Naharnet Arabs Back General As Lebanese President The Associated Press Syria Wants "Full Basket Consensus" in Lebanon Naharnet Islamic Republic News Agency - PRESS TV all 12 news articles

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Syria Attends Mideast Peace Talks For Free Continental Breakfast - The Onion (satire) Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:30:50 GMT

Syria Attends Mideast Peace Talks For Free Continental Breakfast The Onion (satire), NY - 14 minutes ago A number of observers applauded Syria's apparent commitment to peace after Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, who selected a raspberry Danish and small cup ...

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Lebanon in Limbo - The Weekly Standard Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:02:08 GMT

Blackanthem.com

Lebanon in Limbo The Weekly Standard - 43 minutes ago "Syria's allies threatened to block the airport road if Bush shows up in Beirut," says Eli Khoury, a Lebanese democracy activist and founder of New Opinion ... Syria Blasts Bush's Efforts in Middle East CNSNews.com The Lebanon red line Ha'aretz Israelis Demonstrate against Bush Visit, US Policy in Middle East Alternative Information Center (AIC) Blackanthem.com - Los Angeles Times all 12 news articles

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Syria tightens noose on dissidents - Monsters and Critics.com Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:01:15 GMT

Syria tightens noose on dissidents Monsters and Critics.com, UK - 14 hours ago Cairo - In a show of strength by the ruling Baath Party Syria has embarked on a fresh campaign against pro-democracy reformers, dealing a blow to hopes of ...

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Geagea: Syria and Allies Oppose the Arab Initiative - Naharnet Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:44:40 GMT

Geagea: Syria and Allies Oppose the Arab Initiative Naharnet, Lebanon - 11 hours ago Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea said Thursday Syria's final response to the Arab initiative was signaled by closure of Syria's overland border crossings ...