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Saudi militant back from Syria to surrender -source - Reuters Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:02:59 GMT

Earthtimes (press release)

Saudi militant back from Syria to surrender -source Reuters RIYADH, March 26 (Reuters) - A Saudi militant who helped Islamist fighters get into Iraq has returned from Syria to hand himself in to the Saudi Interior Ministry, a security source said on Thursday. Many Saudis are among foreigners who went to Iraq ... Top Qaeda man surrenders in Saudi: TV AFP Saudi Arabia: Senior al-Qaida leader surrenders The Associated Press Senior Al Qaeda leader surrenders in Saudi Arabia Thaindian.com Earthtimes (press release) all 154 news articles

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Syria's missed chances - Al-Ahram Weekly Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:31:07 GMT

Ha'aretz

Syria's missed chances Al-Ahram Weekly, Egypt A year has elapsed since Syria presided over the Arab summit. What was achieved, Bassel Oudat asks from Damascus The Syrian leadership pinned much hope on its chairmanship of the 2008 Arab summit. As summit chair, valid for a whole year, ... Syria leader explains failure of talks with Israel The Associated Press Assad says Syria-Israel talks depend on clear US position Ha'aretz Analysts divided over appointment of Syrian envoy Daily Star - Lebanon Middle East Times - Ynetnews all 206 news articles

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With Isolation Over, Syria Is Happy to Talk - New York Times Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:57:14 GMT

With Isolation Over, Syria Is Happy to Talk New York Times, United States By ROBERT F. WORTH DAMASCUS, Syria — Only a year ago, this country’s government was being vilified as a dangerous pariah. The United States and its Arab allies mounted a vigorous campaign to isolate Syria, which they accused of sowing chaos and ...

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SYRIA: Controversial training for Iraqi refugees - IRINnews.org Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:37:11 GMT

Earthtimes (press release)

SYRIA: Controversial training for Iraqi refugees IRINnews.org, NY Jamal, 18, an Iraqi refugee in Syria, is enthusiastic about the hairdressing course. “Learning about hair, cuts and colour is interesting,” he says. “And having a skill will help me find a job.” The hairdressing course for men, funded by the ... Syria: Al-Maliki says Iraqi leadership has the will to boost ... ISRIA (subscription) Syria: Iraqi refugees to move to Europe and US آكي Iraq hails improved Syrian efforts on security AFP Alsumaria - Reuters AlertNet all 58 news articles

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Clinton aide: Israel-Syria talks a positive sign - Ynetnews Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:16:17 GMT

Earthtimes (press release)

Clinton aide: Israel-Syria talks a positive sign Ynetnews, Israel WASHINGTON – A top US official says that indirect Israel-Syria talks were "a positive sign", but stressed that no peace would be possible until Damascus withheld funds and arms from Hizbullah and Hamas. Acting assistant US secretary of state Jeffrey ... Syria appoints first ambassador to Lebanon Reuters Sarkozy: Syria envoy to Beirut 'historic step' Daily Star - Lebanon US official wants Israeli data on land mines Jewish Telegraphic Agency Aljazeera.net - AFP all 90 news articles

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missing in Syria for 7 years - Ynetnews Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:37:07 GMT

Ynetnews

missing in Syria for 7 years Ynetnews, Israel For years the family has been trying to pull strings in Syria in order to find out details of their son's whereabouts, but has never asked for the assistance of Israeli authorities. Several weeks ago Awidat's mother met MK Ayoob Kara while he was ...

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Syria issues tender for 200000 tons of wheat - Hürriyet Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:11:01 GMT

Syria issues tender for 200000 tons of wheat Hürriyet, Turkey BEIRUT - Syria’s state-owned General Authority for Cereal Processing and Trade, or Hoboob, issued a tender for 200000 metric tons of soft milling wheat. Bids must be in by April 6, Hoboob’s manager of public affairs, Youssef Kasem, said yesterday. ...

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Rewarding hardliners - Al-Ahram Weekly Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:31:05 GMT

Rewarding hardliners Al-Ahram Weekly, Egypt He began his presidential term with a promise to talk to foes across the board, including Iran and Syria. And a few days ago he told the Iranians to turn over a new leaf, promising to engage them in far-ranging discussions. It is good to talk, ... The African Axis FrontPage magazine.com all 3 news articles

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Jordan and Syria discuss Arab rapprochement - Reuters Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:03:58 GMT

Daily Star - Lebanon

Jordan and Syria discuss Arab rapprochement Reuters Conservative Arab states led by Saudi Arabia are mending ties with Syria to restore a semblance of Arab harmony before the Doha summit later this month. After intensive diplomacy, Assad held a meeting in Riyadh earlier this month with King Abdullah of ... Syria and Jordan stress Arab unity Aljazeera.net Syria's al-Assad arrives in Amman for coordination talks Monsters and Critics.com Syria leader visits Jordan in effort to patch ties International Herald Tribune AFP - CRIENGLISH.com all 280 news articles

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Iranian tip credited for hit on Syria nuclear site - Atlanta Journal Constitution Fri, 20 Mar 2009 06:00:40 GMT

Ha'aretz

Iranian tip credited for hit on Syria nuclear site Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA By Alexander G. Higgins AP Geneva —- An Iranian defector told the West that Iran was financing North Korean moves to transform Syria into a nuclear weapons power, leading to an Israeli airstrike that destroyed a secret reactor, a report said Thursday. ... Certifying Syria's Nuclear Program Antiwar.com Iranian Defector Tells it All Christian Broadcasting Network Swiss paper: “Israeli commandoes infiltrated a Syrian nuke site” International Middle East Media Center American Chronicle - Japan Focus all 140 news articles