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Russian embrace of Syria tightens, but for what purpose? - Ha'aretz Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:15:55 GMT

Times Online

Russian embrace of Syria tightens, but for what purpose? Ha'aretz, Israel - 3 hours ago By Yoav Stern, Haaretz Correspondent and Agencies Syria denied on Friday that it was considering hosting an advanced Russian missile system, ... Video: Syria: we'll host Russian missile system RussiaToday Russia-Syria weapons deal alarms US Telegraph.co.uk Syria denies arms mission Sydney Morning Herald Christian Science Monitor - Ha'aretz all 476 news articles

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French visit to boost relations with Syria - Tehran Times Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:55:57 GMT

Daily Star - Lebanon

French visit to boost relations with Syria Tehran Times, Iran - 21 hours ago Syria’s on-going rehabilitation with the West is set to continue this week, with Bernard Kouchner, the French foreign minister, expected to arrive in ... Lebanese Cabinet endorses ties with Syria The Associated Press Lebanese cabinet issued executive decree for diplomatic ties with ... Xinhua Lebanon endorses diplomatic ties with Syria International Herald Tribune Naharnet - AFP all 107 news articles

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US Sees Much to Fear in a Hostile Russia - New York Times Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:21:26 GMT

Council on Foreign Relations

US Sees Much to Fear in a Hostile Russia New York Times, United States - Aug 22, 2008 By PETER BAKER The president of Syria spent two days this week in Russia with a shopping list of sophisticated weapons he wanted to buy. ... Intelligence Guidance: Week of Aug. 24, 2008 Stratfor (subscription) US Affairs: Iran on their minds Jerusalem Post US fears hostile Russia can undermine American interests: NYT Thaindian.com Newsweek - Baltimore Sun all 58 news articles

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Advancing peace in Damascus - guardian.co.uk Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:05:35 GMT

RTT News

Advancing peace in Damascus guardian.co.uk, UK - Aug 22, 2008 During the visit he - again, get this - encouraged the Syrian foreign minister to advance the Israel-Syria peace negotiations, a policy publicly embraced by ... Giuliani: Obama aide's trip to Syria shows lack of political ... Ha'aretz McCain Camp Makes Syria Attack Of Little Substance Against Obama ... Deutsche Welle Conference Call-Gate Jewish Telegraphic Agency Chicago Sun-Times - The Carpetbagger Report all 53 news articles

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Israelis living under a cloud on Golan Heights - Reuters Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:31:22 GMT

Israelis living under a cloud on Golan Heights Reuters - 2 hours ago Israel and Syria, which came close to a peace deal in 2000, have held four rounds of indirect talks in Turkey since May, but neither side seems eager for ...

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US 'very concerned' over planned Russian weapons sale to Syria - AFP Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:01:21 GMT

AFP	US 'very concerned' over planned Russian weapons sale to Syria AFP - Aug 22, 2008 WASHINGTON (AFP) — The United States is "very concerned" over reports that Russia wants to sell weapons to Syria, a State Department spokesman said Friday. ...

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The foodie road to Damascus - guardian.co.uk Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:07:46 GMT

The foodie road to Damascus guardian.co.uk, UK - 3 hours ago Syria is known for its deserts and ancient ruins, but now its cuisine is starting to draw visitors too. Matthew Teller is a delighted convert Damascus, ...

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Syria : Bosra International Festival Kicks off - ISRIA (subscription) Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:58:03 GMT

Syria : Bosra International Festival Kicks off ISRIA (subscription), DC - 12 hours ago 20th Bosra International Festival opened yesterday at Bosra Citadel amphitheater in Daraa with the participation of 15 Arab and foreign countries. ...

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Suleiman: Lebanon, Syria to establish diplomatic ties - Xinhua Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:20:44 GMT

Suleiman: Lebanon, Syria to establish diplomatic ties Xinhua, China - Aug 18, 2008 Syria and Lebanon agreed on Wednesday to open diplomatic relations at ambassadorial level during a summit between the presidents of the two countries last ... Editorial: Syria, Lebanon look to future Arab News Sleiman describes Lebanon-Syria summit as first step toward ... Daily Star - Lebanon Lebanon aims to open Syria ties "in weeks" - paper Reuters India AFP - NDTV.com all 414 news articles

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US, Afghan troops attack Taliban leaders at meeting - Detroit Free Press Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:26:05 GMT

US, Afghan troops attack Taliban leaders at meeting Detroit Free Press, United States - 14 hours ago Lebanon's cabinet has approved the establishment of diplomatic ties with Syria and the opening of a Lebanese embassy in Damascus. Syria, which controlled ...