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Syrian PM vows to support Iraq reconstruction - AFP Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:17:41 GMT

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Syrian PM vows to support Iraq reconstruction AFP "We look forward to model relations with Syria in contrast with that of the former regime," Maliki said in the statement. A military band played both national anthems before police outriders led a stream of diplomatic vehicles into the capital ... Syria, Iraq talk security and commerce Middle East Times Syrian PM visits Baghdad in fresh bid to boost ties GulfNews Iraq: Syrian premier seeks boost in bilateral trade Adnkronos International English TREND Information - Earthtimes (press release) all 74 news articles

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UAE arrests suspect in Lebanon's Hariri murder -TV - Reuters Sun, 19 Apr 2009 16:03:12 GMT

Voice of America

UAE arrests suspect in Lebanon's Hariri murder -TV Reuters Many anti-Syrian Lebanese politicians accused Syria of being behind the bombing, a charge Damascus denied. But the protests and political pressure that mounted after the killing forced Syria to withdraw forces it had maintained in its smaller neighbour ... Suspect In Hariri Assassination Arrested In UAE RTT News Suspect arrested in Hariri assassination United Press International Dubai police chief denies reports of Siddiq arrest Daily Star - Lebanon Voice of America - Naharnet all 149 news articles

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Zionism and Israel - Issues and Answers - Cleveland Indy Media Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:53:14 GMT

Voice of America

Zionism and Israel - Issues and Answers Cleveland Indy Media, OH They enjoy a far higher standard of living and better health care and educational opportunities than their neighbors in Egypt, Syria, Jordan and Lebanon. Arabs can serve in the Israeli army and many do, especially Bedouin and Druze. ... Obama welcomes his first Arab leader to White House Christian Science Monitor The Region: The confrontation con game Jerusalem Post Barak calls for 'parallel peace talks' PRESS TV The National - Xinhua all 1,070 news articles

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Lowey talks Syria, sort of - Jewish Telegraphic Agency Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:00:12 GMT

Lowey talks Syria, sort of Jewish Telegraphic Agency, NY Nita Lowey gave an interesting answer Tuesday when asked about prospects for Israeli peace with Syria -- but then said she actually didn't really know what she was talking about. Appearing before the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism's ... Syria gets the message Al-Ahram Weekly Syria becomes crucial as Mahmoud Ahmadinejad spurns Barack Obama The Australian Can the al-Asad Regime Make Peace with Israel? Washington Institute for Near East Policy Right Side News all 8 news articles

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Jesse Jackson offers to go to Iran to help free journalist - CNN Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:54:17 GMT

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Jesse Jackson offers to go to Iran to help free journalist CNN "Whenever we've brought people out of captivity, whether in Syria, Cuba, Iraq, or Yugoslavia, or Liberia, it's always opened a diplomatic door to reduce tensions," he added. Roxana Saberi, 31, was sentenced Saturday to eight years in prison after a ... Video: Roxana Saberi's case: How should the US respond? UPI Jackson Offers To Go To Iran To Help Free Saberi CBS2 Chicago all 4,412 news articles

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Etisalat's Q1 profit up, eyes Syria, Lebanon - Reuters Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:07:38 GMT

Eye of Dubai (press release)

Etisalat's Q1 profit up, eyes Syria, Lebanon Reuters AD (Etisalat) posted on Monday a 4 percent rise in first-quarter net profit and said it was interested in bidding for telephone licences in Syria and Lebanon. Etisalat said in a statement it was on the lookout for investment opportunities and seeking ... Etisalat Q1 net profit up 4% to AED 2.2 bln Telecompaper Etisalat posts 13% rise in Q1 revenue TeleGeography Etisalat Q1 net profit up 4pc to $593m Trade Arabia all 24 news articles

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Savola Foods to up Saudi capacity to 400000 t/yr - Reuters Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:04:09 GMT

Savola Foods to up Saudi capacity to 400000 t/yr Reuters SE, would use the added capacity from the Gulf Arab state to boost market share in nearby countries such as Syria and Iraq. "The new refinery is coming onstream by the end of this year, which will bring our total capacity to 400000 tonnes," Eloudghari ...

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Iraq seeks bidders to restart Syria oil pipeline - Reuters UK Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:25:04 GMT

Iraq seeks bidders to restart Syria oil pipeline Reuters UK, UK BAGHDAD, April 21 (Reuters) - Iraq is seeking offers from foreign companies to rehabilitate an oil pipeline to Syria's Mediterranean terminal of Banias after a Russian firm did not begin the work, an Oil Ministry spokesman said on Tuesday. ...

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Syria Says Racism and apartheid are Serious Violations of Human Rights - ISRIA (subscription) Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:29:14 GMT

Syria Says Racism and apartheid are Serious Violations of Human Rights ISRIA (subscription), DC Syria has affirmed that racism, apartheid, foreign occupation and colonization are all grave violations of human rights, and a denial of the fact that all the humans are born free and equal. In his speech at the ''Durban II'' Anti-Racism Conference ...

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Meshal to address British mps by video from Syria - Ha'aretz Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:51:20 GMT

PRESS TV

Meshal to address British mps by video from Syria Ha'aretz, Israel By Barak Ravid Hamas political bureau chief Khaled Meshal is to deliver an unprecedented videoconference address to a closed meeting of British mps today. The Foreign Ministry is fuming over the event, which is going ahead despite pressure on senior ... Britain refuses to bend to Israeli pressure to cancel speech of ... Palestine News Network all 9 news articles