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American Language Center to reopen in Syria - The Associated Press Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:30:18 GMT

MSN Indonesia

American Language Center to reopen in Syria The Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — An American language facility in Damascus is reopening its doors following a forced five-month closure, a US Embassy spokeswoman said Saturday, in the latest sign of improving US-Syrian relations after years of animosity. ... Video: Syria returns to international political stage - 29 Mar 09 Al Jazeera Obama considering meeting with Assad in June Ha'aretz Rights group: Syrian security court resumes work Auburn Citizen Middle East Media Research Institute - Gulf Daily News all 135 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

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 Iranian leader assures Assad of Muslim victory Ynetnews Iran, Syrian leaders say Israel on skids MarketWatch (press release) Fars News Agency - Council on Foreign Relations all 98 news articles

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Qatar, Syria Call for Arabs to Back Sudan on Darfur - Bloomberg Sat, 28 Mar 2009 18:18:56 GMT

Ha'aretz

Qatar, Syria Call for Arabs to Back Sudan on Darfur Bloomberg By Maher Chmaytelli March 28 (Bloomberg) -- Qatar and Syria called on Arab states to back Sudanese President Umar al-Bashir’s rejection of an international arrest warrant for war crimes, saying his prosecution would further destabilize the African ... Video: Arab summit to take stand on Bashir - 29 Mar 09 Al Jazeera Syria: Supporting Arab Issues, Achieving Solidarity Were Syria's ... ISRIA (subscription) A comprehensive Mideast peace is a fantasy Ha'aretz Irish Times - Aljazeera.net all 757 news articles

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Egypt envoy in Syria talks on Palestinian unity - AFP Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:15:55 GMT

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Egypt envoy in Syria talks on 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 ... Hamas leader gives unity talks a strong chance Reuters Hamas: dialogue can not be open forever Xinhua News Briefs Ha'aretz Bangladesh News 24 hours all 29 news articles

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

BBC News

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 ... Video: Aftermath of 'bombed convoy' in Sudan - 26 Mar 09 Al Jazeera Egyptian security officers in Syria to soften Hamas' stance Arab Monitor Mideast expert to speak at Wash. U. St.Louis Jewishlight.com Palestine Think Tank - The Associated Press all 2,553 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 ... Al Qaeda leader surrenders in Saudi Arabia Sify Top Qaeda man surrenders in Saudi: TV AFP Saudi Arabia: Senior al-Qaida leader surrenders The Associated Press Earthtimes (press release) all 163 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 - Xinhua all 206 news articles

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Sleiman describes ties with Syria as 'excellent' - Daily Star - Lebanon Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:15:01 GMT

Daily Star - Lebanon

Sleiman describes ties with Syria as 'excellent' Daily Star - Lebanon, Lebanon "Lebanon's relations with Syria are deep: we are strongly tied to Syria historically, geographically and economically, but establishing diplomatic relations is necessary to tackle administrative issues," he added. Sleiman also spoke about the issue of ...

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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 ... HRW slams Syrian special court Middle East Times all 70 news articles

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

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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 Iraqi artists in Syria get a rare chance to exhibit their work Reuters AlertNet Alsumaria - Middle East Times all 60 news articles