Nanaimo Daily News | Syria hits Israel 'conflict diamond' leadership The Associated Press Iran and North Korea joined Syria and some Arab nations in voting against Israel. The Syrian objection came as the Assembly was poised to adopt a ... UN blood diamond session goes sideways over mention of Israel General Assembly reaffirms strong support for Kimberley Process Certification ... Zimbabwe "blood diamonds" dispute breaks out at UN |
ABC News | No sign of Saddam loyalists at border with Syria GulfNews AP US army soldiers patrol along the border near Rabiya between Syria and Iraq on Monday. The US army and Iraq's border patrol conduct night-long sweeps ... On Syria border: No sign of Saddam loyalists Syria - Mikdad, Guterres Discuss Meeting Requirements of Iraqi Refugees in Syria Maliki quick to pin blame on Baathist exiles in Damascus |
Daily Star - Lebanon | Hariri wins crucial confidence vote Aljazeera.net The vote paves the way for Hariri's anticipated visit to Syria - a major supporter of Hezbollah - for talks with the country's president. ... Hariri's Government Wins Lebanese Parliament Vote Hariri heads for Saudi Arabia as Cabinet congratulations pour in New Lebanese government faces security and economic challenges amid political ... |
Times Online | Syria says Israel 'provoking world' with referendum bill Ynetnews According to him, even the current Netanyahu administration is aware that Syria will not return to indirect talks mediated by Turkey without an Israeli ... Syria warns Israel it risks closing door to talks ISRAELI REFERENDUM ON GOLAN HEIGHTS MEANS END OF PEACE – SYRIA Syria's Response to Continuity Bill |
Press TV | Syria, Iran sign defense cooperation deal Ynetnews The deal was signed towards the end of the Iranian minister's visit to Syria. The two officials expressed their willingness to strengthen the military ties ... Iran, Syria vow to stand up against 'common enemy' Iran, Syria ink defense cooperation pact Iran, Syria Discuss Israeli Issues |
Reuters | Iran, Syria call for expansion of defense ties Tehran Times Vahidi met with Habib during the first session of the Iran-Syria joint defense commission, which was held in Damascus on Wednesday. ... Iran to target Israel's military sites if attacked: defense minister Iran Views Defense Ties with Syria as Deterrent to Israel Iran-Syria defense cooperation is a deterrent power against Israel's threats |
guardian.co.uk | At Least 3 Die in Syria Blast; Officials Call It an Accident New York Times DAMASCUS, Syria — Three people were killed near a major Shiite shrine here Thursday by an explosion next to a bus that ... Blast Hits Iranian Pilgrims' Bus in Syria SYRIA: Damascus explosion an accident, authorities say Syria says explosion near bus was accident, 3 dead |
Times Online | Maliki blames Syria for Iraq chaos Foreign Policy (blog) Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki recently accused Syria of being responsible for the car bomb blasts which killed over 110 people, and injured hundreds ... Baghdad car bombs blamed on Syria and Islamists by Iraqi government Baghdad blames exiles in Syria for bombings Al-Qaida claims this week's deadly Baghdad blasts |
Reuters | Iran nuclear program: US, EU step up sanctions pressure Christian Science Monitor The Washington Post said the US and Israel believed the seized weapons were bound for Syria. "Iran has now been caught breaking the rules," said Susan E. ... envoys hint at tougher Iran sanctions Western Powers Threaten Iran With Sanctions Over Nuclear Defiance UN panel cites concern about Iran shipments |
BBC News | US commander says Iran still arming Iraq militias AFP Jacoby said that the infiltration of men and materiel by Sunni Arab insurgents from Iraq's western neighbour Syria was down considerably on previous years ... Thursday: 1 US Soldier, 3 Iraqis Killed; 11 Iraqis Wounded |