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White House condemns growing repression in Syria - AFP Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:15:52 GMT

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White House condemns growing repression in Syria AFP - Jan 30, 2008 TORRANCE, California (AFP) — The White House on Wednesday condemned Syria's arrest of former opposition lawmaker Riad Seif, saying it was an "escalation" of ... US accuses Syria of contempt for human rights Reuters Syria arrests another prominent dissident Monsters and Critics.com Syria arrests leading political dissident Guardian Unlimited Financial Times - AFP all 130 news articles

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Syria arrests artist in dissident crackdown - AFP Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:16:19 GMT

AFP	Syria arrests artist in dissident crackdown AFP - 13 hours ago Syria responded with a wave of arrests which have drawn strong criticism from the United States. "The Syrian regime cannot expect to be treated as a ... Syrian opposition activists arrested during clamp down GulfNews all 6 news articles

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Winter weather in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Israel, etc. - Los Angeles Times Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:10:39 GMT

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Winter weather in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Israel, etc. Los Angeles Times, CA - 6 hours ago ... of electricity outtages in many areas. The mountains surrounding Damascus were also blanketed in snow and many roads in Syria's rural areas were blocked. World Briefing | Middle East Rare Snowstorm New York Times Rare Snowstorm Hits the Middle East The Associated Press Snow blankets Jerusalem in Mideast freeze Inquirer.net The Mercury (subscription) all 99 news articles

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Obama: US should conduct direct talks with Syria and Iran - Jerusalem Post Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:03:39 GMT

Obama: US should conduct direct talks with Syria and Iran Jerusalem Post, Israel - 8 hours ago COM STAFF US presidential candidate Senator Barak Obama said on Thursday that the United States should engage in a dialogue with Syria and Iran for the ...

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An initiative on the brink - Al-Ahram Weekly Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:00:09 GMT

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An initiative on the brink Al-Ahram Weekly, Egypt - 2 hours ago The Saudi monarch and other top Arab leaders have indicated reluctance to attend a regular annual Arab summit scheduled to be held and chaired by Syria in ... Syria Moves the Goalposts on the Lebanese Presidency Counterterrorism Blog Setbacks in Arab League Mediation on Lebanon Washington Institute for Near East Policy Lebanon held hostage Los Angeles Times Economist - Naharnet all 23 news articles

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Syria ready to activate electricity agreement with Lebanon - Al-Bawaba Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:16:59 GMT

Syria ready to activate electricity agreement with Lebanon Al-Bawaba, Jordan - 19 hours ago Reports following the signing of the agreement indicated Syria would be providing 200 megawatts daily. With the current cold winter, the electricity crisis ...

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Lebanon presidential frontrunner phones Assad: Syria - AFP Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:01:34 GMT

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Lebanon presidential frontrunner phones Assad: Syria AFP - Jan 30, 2008 "Syria wants Lebanon to make progress towards an overall settlement," said the minister. The minister also condemned the riots on Sunday in the Shiite ... syria: Assad: Damascus, capital of culture and resistance Monday Morning Lebanese diva Fairuz's concert delights Syrian fans AFP Fairuz Performs in Damascus Despite Criticism Naharnet all 16 news articles

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"Why Is Our Government Selling Advanced Computers to Syria?" - NewsBlaze Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:17:53 GMT

"Why Is Our Government Selling Advanced Computers to Syria?" NewsBlaze, CA - 5 hours ago They are Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria. Because of this designation, there are supposed to be severe restrictions on US foreign assistance; ...

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Obama would talk with Iran and Syria - Jerusalem Post Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:03:02 GMT

Obama would talk with Iran and Syria Jerusalem Post, Israel - 3 hours ago By JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND AP US Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said he would favor holding direct talks with Iran and Syria in a bid to ...

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Syria failed to unite Iraqi Baath Party both wings - uruknet.info Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:24:32 GMT

Syria failed to unite Iraqi Baath Party both wings uruknet.info, Italy - 5 hours ago Reported yesterday by Al Malaf Press that Izzat Al Duri appointed Salim Al Sahaf as Baath Party representative in Syria [was the head of the Baath Party in ...