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 |
Globe and Mail | Analysis / Tehran heard Obama's Nobel speech loud and clear Ha'aretz While the Iranian foreign minister is clarifying Iran's room for flexibility, Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi last week signed a military pact with Syria. ... Israel geared up for war Iran nuclear program: US, EU step up sanctions pressure envoys hint at tougher Iran sanctions |
ABC News | On Syria border: No sign of Saddam loyalists The Associated Press RABIYA, Iraq — Iraq's border with Syria runs for hundreds of miles through barren land patrolled by a relative scattering of security forces. ... No sign of Saddam loyalists at border with Syria Maliki quick to pin blame on Baathist exiles in Damascus Syria - Mikdad, Guterres Discuss Meeting Requirements of Iraqi Refugees in Syria |
Daily Star - Lebanon | Hariri's Government Wins Lebanese Parliament Vote New York Times No date has been set for Hariri's expected trip to Syria for talks with President Bashar al-Assad, but Lebanese media have said that it could be this month. ... Hariri heads for Saudi Arabia as Cabinet congratulations pour in Syria should shape up, scholar says Hariri wins crucial confidence vote |
GulfNews | Aoun: I didn't carry a message from Syria to Suleiman Ya Libnan Aoun who traveled to Syria last Wednesday on a Syrian government owned jet to meet with president Bashar al- Assad was asked about the warrants issued by ... Aoun: I Didn't Carry a Message from Syria, Suleiman Has the Right to Visit Any ... World News in Brief Lebanon pressing US to deliver military aid |
Boston Globe | Iraq security chiefs to answer for bombings The Associated Press Relations between the two countries soured after Baghdad accused Syria of harboring senior Baathists who masterminded the attacks. Syria has denied it. ... Iraq PM sacks Baghdad security chief over blasts US commander says Iran still arming Iraq militias Intelligence on Baghdad blasts mishandled: interior minister |
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 Syria's Response to Continuity Bill Syria blasts Israeli parliament move on Arab lands |
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 |
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-Syria defense cooperation is a deterrent power against Israel's threats Iran inks MoU with Syria to boost energy ties Iran Says it Will Strike Israel's Nuclear Sites if Attacked |
WashingtonTV | Keeping Iran In Check Philadelphia Bulletin Defense ties between Iran and Syria serve as a deterrent to Israeli threats, Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi stressed on Wednesday. ... Iran, Syria sign mutual defense pact Syria, Iran sign defense cooperation deal Iran, Syria vow to stand up against 'common enemy' |