<< Back

---

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

Voice of America

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: How will Obama's message coincide with Israel's policies? Ynetnews Obama speech draws praise in Mideast The Associated Press Syria: Al-Moallem discuss with Moratinos the Syrian-European relations ISRIA (subscription) Voice of America - GulfNews all 105 news articles

---

Israel points Arrow II at Iran, Syria - PRESS TV Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:48:49 GMT

Reuters South Africa

Israel points Arrow II at Iran, Syria PRESS TV, Iran Israel has test fired its Arrow II ballistic missile system to be prepared to counter what it calls Iranian and Syrian missile threat. The defense ministry said Tuesday that it had carried out a successful test of its Arrow II interceptor missile which ... Israel carries out missile test: Defense Ministry Reuters Successful Arrow missile test gives Israel reason to hope for ... Ha'aretz Improved Arrow test successful Globes Earthtimes (press release) - Xinhua all 279 news articles

---

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

Spiegel Online

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 Obama team warns US lawmakers: Expect confrontation with Israel Ha'aretz Steering Israel to peace Arab News Journal of Turkish Weekly - Periódico 26 all 749 news articles

---

US alters course on Syria - Washington Times Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:30:03 GMT

Washington Times

US alters course on Syria Washington Times, DC The Obama administration has signaled a sea change in US policy in its early talks with Syria, seeking Damascus' help in bringing Hamas into negotiations with Israel as well as an agreement enlisting Syrian forces to help seal Iraq's western border ...

---

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

Zimbabwe Star

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 Is Syria getting ready to come in from the cold? Independent Ha'aretz - ISRIA (subscription) all 35 news articles

---

Syria Unlikely to Resume Nuclear-Weapon Program, Expert Says - Global Security Newswire Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:28:18 GMT

Global Security Newswire

Syria Unlikely to Resume Nuclear-Weapon Program, Expert Says Global Security Newswire, DC (Apr. 7) - International Atomic Energy Agency deputy chief Olli Heinonen speaks to reporters last June after returning from a nuclear inspection in Syria. One expert said yesterday that the Middle Eastern nation is not likely to resume its suspected ...

---

What Kim Wants, Kim Gets - Foreign Policy Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:44:09 GMT

guardian.co.uk

What Kim Wants, Kim Gets Foreign Policy In September 2007, Israeli jets destroyed a covert nuclear reactor at al-Kibar, Syria, that North Korea helped build. The design was very similar to that of Yongbyon and suitable for producing weapons-grade plutonium. According to an April 2008 ... Video: Inside Story - Obama's nuclear-free world? - 6 Apr 09 - Part 1 Al Jazeera The Obama doctrine University of Virginia The Cavalier Daily WOHLSTETTER: Obama's China card Washington Times News & Observer - Huffington Post all 854 news articles

---

Reality check on Petrocan assets in Libya and Syria - National Post Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:20:12 GMT

Reuters

Reality check on Petrocan assets in Libya and Syria National Post, Canada Reports that China National Petroleum Corp. is looking to buy assets in Libya and Syria from Petro-Canada, which is in the process of being taken over by Suncor Energy Inc., were widely circulated this week. The South China Morning Post reported Monday ... China's CNPC eyeing Petro-Canada assets -report Reuters UK China eyeing Canadian assets Financial Post The Sun'll Come Out KCI Investing Vancouver Sun - Africa Intelligence all 22 news articles

---

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. ...

---

Turkey, Syria to sign agreement - Hürriyet Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:07:17 GMT

Turkey, Syria to sign agreement Hürriyet, Turkey DAMASCUS - Ankara and Damascus are set to sign an agreement to exchange their nationals serving time in jail in Turkey and Syria. The agreement is expected to be made during Turkish Justice Minister Mehmet Ali Şahin’s three-day visit to Damascus, ... Crossfire War - Turkey-Syria Entertain Washington Envoys, Praise ... NewsBlaze all 5 news articles