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AP INVESTIGATION: Notorious terrorist indicted in US eludes ... - Los Angeles Times Sun, 05 Apr 2009 19:07:48 GMT

AP INVESTIGATION: Notorious terrorist indicted in US eludes ... Los Angeles Times, CA Since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, Ibrahim had managed to elude coalition forces — possibly while aiding the Sunni insurgency — before he recently crossed into Syria, federal law enforcement and former CIA officials believe. ...

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Early signs: Netanyahu seeking to shake things up - Jewish Telegraphic Agency Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:52:31 GMT

BBC News

Early signs: Netanyahu seeking to shake things up Jewish Telegraphic Agency, NY For one, they argue, an Israeli attack on Iran would almost certainly spark a major war with Tehran and its proxies, Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, and possibly Syria as well. Even more importantly, the officials say, Israel would be ill-advised ... Video: Inside Story-Netanyahu's cabinet meeting-5 April 09-Part 1 Al Jazeera Steering Israel to peace Arab News Netanyahu just might surprise us MiamiHerald.com Globe and Mail - Dar Al-Hayat all 785 news articles

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US congressmen see joint interests with Syria - AFP Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:57 GMT

Ha'aretz

US congressmen see joint interests with Syria AFP DAMASCUS (AFP) — A visiting US congressional team met Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday and voiced optimism that the two countries could work together to advance their common interests in the region. "We had a candid and constructive meeting ... Obama will benefit from engaging Syria GulfNews Assad wants US role in Arab-Israeli peace talks Jerusalem Post Assad urges US to take active role in Mideast peace Ha'aretz Independent - Khaleej Times all 34 news articles

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Obama woos Turkey but will it woo back? - Christian Science Monitor Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:45:14 GMT

ABC News

Obama woos Turkey but will it woo back? Christian Science Monitor, MA With a toe on the European continent and its heel abutting the Caucasus, Iran, Iraq, and Syria – and with its democratic credentials, economic clout, and Islamic sensibilities – it is in an ideal position to help the US work constructively in a region ... Video: Turkey is a US door into Muslim world RT Lebanon can benefit from both Obama's vision and Erdogan's ... Daily Star - Lebanon Obama Tests Waters in Turkey ABC News Washington Post - Bloomberg all 3,495 news articles

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SYRIA: Fears over gender-based violence in Iraqi community - IRINnews.org Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:01:06 GMT

SYRIA: Fears over gender-based violence in Iraqi community IRINnews.org, NY DAMASCUS, 6 April 2009 (IRIN) - UN agencies working in Syria are worried about high levels of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in the Iraqi refugee community. No comprehensive statistics on SGBV are available for Syria but local studies and ... Violence against women, gays up in Syria Middle East Times all 5 news articles

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IAEA split over new chief, Iran, Syria - The Associated Press Fri, 03 Apr 2009 06:30:48 GMT

MiamiHerald.com

IAEA split over new chief, Iran, Syria The Associated Press The longer the delay, the greater the fear that Iran, and possibly Syria, could forge ahead with allegedly illicit nuclear activities with more impunity. For months, the IAEA's hands have been tied in its probes of the two nations' nuclear programs as ... IAEA Faces Further Complications to Investigations of Iran, Syria Global Security Newswire Malaysia endorses candidate for IAEA chief - min Reuters UK all 421 news articles

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’Turkey to arrange US-Syria meeting’ - Hürriyet Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:16:56 GMT

’Turkey to arrange US-Syria meeting’ Hürriyet, Turkey ... Hillary Clinton, reported Syrian newspaper Al-Watan. The encounter would have reportedly take place on the sidelines of the Alliance for Civilizations summit in Istanbul, but Syrian sources say that Syria has not requested such a meeting.

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Crossfire War - Turkey-Syria Entertain Washington Envoys, Praise ... - NewsBlaze Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:38:09 GMT

Crossfire War - Turkey-Syria Entertain Washington Envoys, Praise ... NewsBlaze, CA By Willard Payne Crossfire War - RAPID FIRE NEWS=TEHRAN - ANKARA - DAMASCUS WATCH - Eurasia Theatre: Turkey-Syria Entertain Washington Envoys - Sec. of State Clinton Praises Turkey - Washington Disengages from Region - Make Excuses While Exit Shooting ...

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Assad believes Obama can help to change Syria's pariah status - SmartBrief Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:58:26 GMT

Assad believes Obama can help to change Syria's pariah status SmartBrief, DC Despite the rightward shift of the Israeli government, US officials still see the possibility to separate Iran from its most steadfast ally by helping Syria to leave behind its status as a pariah state. Independent (London), The (04/04)

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Ambassador: No US raids in Syrian territory - Washington Times Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:53:43 GMT

Washington Times

Ambassador: No US raids in Syrian territory Washington Times, DC by Eli Lake | Monday, April 6, 2009 Syria's ambassador to the United States said Monday that any future US-Syria agreement on Iraq must prohibit American forces from conducting raids inside Syrian territory. "We will not allow the so-called hot pursuit ...