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

New York Times

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 ... With eye against Iran, Arabs wooing Syria The Associated Press Saudis, Egyptians gear up to isolate Iran PRESS TV Iranian leader assures Assad of Muslim victory Ynetnews MarketWatch (press release) - Fars News Agency all 93 news articles

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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 Al Qaeda leader surrenders in Saudi Arabia Sify Earthtimes (press release) all 163 news articles

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Syria leader explains failure of talks with Israel - The Associated Press Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:50:55 GMT

Ha'aretz

Syria leader explains failure of talks with Israel The Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Syria's president said indirect peace talks with Israel failed last year because the Jewish state would not make an unambiguous commitment to return all the territory captured in the 1967 Middle East war, according to an interview ... Syria's missed chances Al-Ahram Weekly Analysts divided over appointment of Syrian envoy Daily Star - Lebanon Assad says Syria-Israel talks depend on clear US position Ha'aretz Ynetnews - Middle East Times all 206 news articles

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Syria: Flawed Court Resumes Prosecutions - Human Rights Watch (Communiqué de presse) Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:00:32 GMT

Washington Times

Syria: Flawed Court Resumes Prosecutions Human Rights Watch (Communiqué de presse), NY By decree, this court is exempt from the rules of criminal procedure that apply in Syria's criminal courts, and defendants have no right to appeal their verdicts to a higher tribunal. Defense lawyers play a largely ceremonial role and usually see their ... Rights group: Syrian security court resumes work The Associated Press HRW slams Syrian special court Middle East Times all 62 news articles

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Egypt official in Syria to push for Palestinian unity - AFP Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:30:46 GMT

AFP

Egypt official in Syria to push for Palestinian unity AFP Syria is an influential supporter of Hamas and hosts its exiled political leadership. A long-running feud between Fatah and Hamas boiled over into all-out conflict in June 2007, when the Islamists seized control of the Gaza Strip after routing Abbas ... Egyptian security officers in Syria to soften Hamas' stance Arab Monitor Broad based Palestinian govt. – possible spur to settlement talks The Island (subscription) all 20 news articles

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

Javno.hr

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) Iraq hails improved Syrian efforts on security AFP Syria: Iraqi refugees to move to Europe and US آكي Toronto Star - Alsumaria all 60 news articles

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Being a Partner for Peace - New York Times Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:32:13 GMT

ABC News

Being a Partner for Peace New York Times, United States He will recognize that the United States has its own interests in diplomacy with Syria, Iran and the Palestinians — and allow the Obama administration the freedom to pursue them. He also will not start a preventive war with Iran. ... Video: Israeli settlement building threat in West Bank - 26 Mar 09 Al Jazeera FACTBOX-Israeli political parties Reuters Netanyahu courts Labour Party for coalition Globe and Mail Sydney Morning Herald - Telegraph.co.uk all 2,856 news articles

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Syria’s gargantuan restaurant - Financial Times Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:59:29 GMT

Financial Times

Syria’s gargantuan restaurant Financial Times, UK Although he has not quite ushered in the “Damascus spring” that many hoped for after years of authoritarian rule, Syria has become increasingly hospitable to outside visitors. The charm of old Damascus is captivating. The labyrinthine old city, ... Inquiry and Analysis - No. 506 Middle East Media Research Institute all 2 news articles

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Turkey willing to revive Israel-Syria talks: PM - AFP Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:00:38 GMT

Hürriyet

Turkey willing to revive Israel-Syria talks: PM AFP ANKARA (AFP) — Turkey is ready to mediate between Israel and Syria if the two agree to resume stalled indirect talks, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was quoted as saying Friday. Turkey mediated four rounds of indirect talks between Israel and ... Erdogan says Turkey ready to resume Israel-Syria mediation Jerusalem Post Turkey ready to re-mediate Israel-Syria talks PRESS TV Turkey offers restart of Mideast talks United Press International EasyBourse.com - Ha'aretz all 85 news articles

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The Black Market of Abortion in the Arab World - Salem-News.Com Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:26:18 GMT

Salem-News.Com

The Black Market of Abortion in the Arab World Salem-News.Com, OR Although relatively widespread in Syria, abortion remains an unspoken secret, brushed under the rug by a conservative society. People prefer neither to acknowledge nor talk about it, acting as if by turning a blind eye, the debate on abortion will ...