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Israeli troops arrest Syrian in Golan - army - Reuters Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:01:37 GMT

Reuters

Israeli troops arrest Syrian in Golan - army Reuters The suspect was being questioned and may be returned later to Syria, the spokesman said. He had no further details. Israel Radio said the man had infiltrated a border fence by tunneling beneath it. His motive was unclear but did not appear to be linked ... Daniel Levy: No Sphinx, But A Peace Challenge From Damascus TPMCafé Syria's US ambassador: Lieberman better than Livni Ynetnews Will Mitchell's Trip Bypass Damascus? Washington Institute for Near East Policy The Washington Independent - International Middle East Media Center all 130 news articles

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Syria: How an American scholar made friends and influenced a leader - Los Angeles Times Tue, 14 Apr 2009 03:25:20 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Syria: How an American scholar made friends and influenced a leader Los Angeles Times, CA San Antonio professor David Lesch, who led yearly trips to Syria for students learning Arabic, struck up a friendship with President Bashar Assad. 'He values my opinions and ideas,' he says. By Borzou Daragahi Reporting from Paris -- David Lesch ...

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We Do Care About Human Rights in Syria - Huffington Post Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:44:33 GMT

We Do Care About Human Rights in Syria Huffington Post, NY In his article on the case of Maryam Kallis, a British citizen being held in Syria, James Denselow says that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's "failure to condemn" the arrest of Maryam Kallis suggests it sees human rights as negotiable, ...

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The days of serial blood murders - Ha'aretz Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:33:26 GMT

The days of serial blood murders Ha'aretz, Israel The Muslim majority lived under the Ottoman rule in Syria alongside two minorities, the Christians and the Jews. The two minorities were considered "protected citizens" (dhimmi) and were treated in tolerant fashion. They were allowed to practice their ...

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Egyptian Security Forces Scour The Sinai For Hezbollah Agents - Voice of America Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:36:37 GMT

GulfNews

Egyptian Security Forces Scour The Sinai For Hezbollah Agents Voice of America "It comes at a significant time in the sense that we are seeing a serious rapprochement between the so-called Arab moderates with Syria and the Egyptians and Syria, as well. At the same time, we see an escalation between Egypt and Iran, with Hezbollah ... Our World: Iran's Western enablers Jerusalem Post Lebanon's Hezbollah savors increasing legitimacy Los Angeles Times Lebanese ex-general accused of spying for Israel The Associated Press The Australian - Ha'aretz all 583 news articles

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From Syria, a call for 'Undivided India' - Indian Express Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:18:47 GMT

From Syria, a call for 'Undivided India' Indian Express, India The RSS vision of an Akhand Bharat has an unlikely supporter, the Grand Mufti of Syria, Dr Ahmad Badr Al-Din Hassoun. The Mufti feels "You need to bring back the idea of pre-independence India. An Indian continent which for over a thousand years was ...

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Syria Praises Obama's Mideast Approach - CBS News Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:44:26 GMT

The Associated Press

Syria Praises Obama's Mideast Approach CBS News, NY Syria's Foreign Minister Walid Moallem on Tuesday praised President Obama's pledge to pursue a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians as "positive," but warned the real test for the new American leader's approach in the Middle East was ... Syria: Al-Moallem discuss with Moratinos the Syrian-European relations ISRIA (subscription) Obama Speech Praised in Mideast Newsroom America Syrian official praises Obama's speech to Arabs and Muslims GulfNews Xinhua - Al-Bawaba all 111 news articles

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Syria to Host Conference on Lebanese-Syrian Ties - Naharnet Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:05:25 GMT

Daily Star - Lebanon

Syria to Host Conference on Lebanese-Syrian Ties Naharnet, Lebanon More than 180 Lebanese and Syrian intellectuals and researchers will take part in a five-day conference to open Tuesday in Damascus on relations between Lebanon and Syria. Syrian Vice President Najah al-Attar and former Lebanese Premier Salim al-Hoss ... Syrian-Lebanese ties focus of 5-day summit Middle East Times Where getting your hair done requires a political statement The National all 13 news articles

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Lebanon to Turn Over Files on Hariri Slaying to UN Tribunal - Wall Street Journal Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:01:24 GMT

Voice of America

Lebanon to Turn Over Files on Hariri Slaying to UN Tribunal Wall Street Journal The UN plans are getting attention in Washington because the US is hoping for Syria's help in stabilizing Middle East hot spots, and would face a dilemma if the court demanded the handover of Syrian suspects. Damascus denies allegations of involvement ... ANALYSIS-Arab detente raises hopes for smooth Lebanon vote Reuters Lebanese parties sharpen knives ahead of vote AFP Lebanon on Tenterhooks City Journal Daily Star - Lebanon - Wall Street Journal all 73 news articles

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Endangered Aramaic language makes a comeback in Syria - U.TV Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:08:31 GMT

Endangered Aramaic language makes a comeback in Syria U.TV, UK Syria being Syria, there are political sensitivities, not least because "Arabisation" was a key feature of government education policy after the Ba'ath party came to power in the 1960s. "In Syria there are a lot of minority groups: Circassians, ...