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US Plans New Talks With Syria - Wall Street Journal Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:31:55 GMT

The Age

US Plans New Talks With Syria Wall Street Journal - Jay Solomon, Nada Raad By JAY SOLOMON and NADA RAAD WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration is dispatching two high-level envoys to Syria in coming weeks for a second round of talks focused on securing the Iraqi border and supporting the Arab-Israeli peace process, ... Video: Inside Story - The Hariri case - 30 Apri 09 Al Jazeera ANALYSIS-Lebanon tribunal fuels doubt by freeing generals Reuters Suspects in Hariri's Death Released New York Times The Associated Press - GulfNews all 617 news articles

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A Syrian view on the future of relations with the US - Foreign Policy Sat, 02 May 2009 00:17:05 GMT

DAWN.com

A Syrian view on the future of relations with the US Foreign Policy Perhaps the most interesting single thing he said was the claim -- repeated twice -- that the US was asking Syria to use its influence with Hamas to convince them to overcome its differences with Mahmoud Abbas and join a unity government. ... SARC opens new refugee support centre Syria Today all 174 news articles

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Syria: land of hospitality and plenty - Times Online Fri, 01 May 2009 23:20:58 GMT

Syria: land of hospitality and plenty Times Online, UK - Anne Spackman Syria is our most unlikely holiday destination yet, though Mozambique runs a close second. As our boys have turned into adults, so our holidays have evolved from mainstream family fun to travels in places a little farther off the tourist track. ...

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US to hold new talks with Syria - CNN International Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:02:51 GMT

US to hold new talks with Syria CNN International - Elise Labott WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Obama administration is sending two senior US envoys to Syria next week, another sign of warming ties between the two countries, according to US and Syrian officials briefed on the talks. Imad Moustapha, Syria's ambassador to ... US urges Syria to play positive role in Middle East Xinhua Syria reforms may slow down but will continue GulfNews Washington, Damascus ties get tricky Middle East Times all 7 news articles

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Travelling in Syria on a budget - Times Online Fri, 01 May 2009 17:28:52 GMT

Times Online

Travelling in Syria on a budget Times Online, UK - Alice Fishburn, Jo Sugden Being on a budget in Syria doesn't mean you have to forego luxuries. A steam, scrub and full body massage at one of the city's Hamems (public baths) is as much a cultural as it is cleansing experience. For £6 you can get the full works and a cup of tea ...

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Jimmy Carter: US and Syria to restore full diplomatic ties soon - Ha'aretz Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:30:03 GMT

AFP

Jimmy Carter: US and Syria to restore full diplomatic ties soon Ha'aretz, Israel By News Agencies Former US President Jimmy Carter on Tuesday said that the United States and Syria are close to restoring full diplomatic ties. "Syrian President Bashar Assad is very eager to restore full ties with Washington," Carter said. ... Assad urges Europeans to invest in Syria AFP Syria: Memos of Understading between Syria and Austria Signed ISRIA (subscription) The anniversary of Syria's withdrawal has become a non-event in ... Daily Star - Lebanon Baltimore Jewish Times - Naharnet all 131 news articles

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Hezbollah chief still has doubts over Hariri court - AFP Fri, 01 May 2009 19:47:05 GMT

Aljazeera.net

Hezbollah chief still has doubts over Hariri court AFP Syria was widely blamed for Hariri's murder. Damascus has repeatedly denied any involvement but two months after the assassination it pulled its troops from Lebanon ending almost three decades of military domination. "Does Israel have the motive? ... Lebanon Hezbollah chief: No plans for Egypt cell eTaiwan News Who Lost Lebanon? Investor's Business Daily all 21 news articles

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Arroyo to ask Syria, Egypt help in Mindanao peace efforts - ABS CBN News Sat, 02 May 2009 02:21:48 GMT

Arroyo to ask Syria, Egypt help in Mindanao peace efforts ABS CBN News, Philippines President Arroyo said Saturday that peace in Mindanao remains on top of the government's list of priorities as she leaves for Egypt and Syria to lobby the Philippines' bid for observer status in the Organization of the Islamic Countries (OIC). ... The road to Cairo and Damascus Inquirer.net President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's special working visit to Cairo ... Manila Bulletin ‘Extra precautions' vs swine flu prescribed for Arroyo on trip GMA news.tv Inquirer.net all 7 news articles

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Syria appoints journalist as new ambassador to Turkey - www.worldbulletin.net Fri, 01 May 2009 09:02:25 GMT

AFP

Syria appoints journalist as new ambassador to Turkey www.worldbulletin.net, Turkey Nidal Kabalan who worked as a correspondent and TV producer for years is appointed as Syria's new ambassador to Turkey. Kabalan said before this appointment, he conducted several interviews with Turkish officials during his journalism career. ... Turkish army chief rejects Israeli criticism AFP Israel alarmed by joint Turkish-Syrian military exercise Southeast European Times Report: Turkey ends war crimes probe of Israel over Gaza op Ha'aretz United Press International - Londravizyon.com all 43 news articles

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Mikdad says Syria committed to principles of Non-Aligned Movement - ISRIA (subscription) Fri, 01 May 2009 17:30:20 GMT

Mikdad says Syria committed to principles of Non-Aligned Movement ISRIA (subscription), DC Deputy Foreign Minister Fayssal Mikdad on Friday underlined Syria's commitment to the principles of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), particularly defending sovereignty among countries, territorial integrity, non-intervention in the countries' internal ...