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Israeli official says Syria's Assad insincere on peace - Reuters India Sat, 16 May 2009 17:02:58 GMT

Israeli official says Syria's Assad insincere on peace Reuters India, India "Today's Syria is a police state, controlled by a small family," said Ayalon, a former Israeli ambassador to Washington whose far-right Yisrael Beiteinu party is junior partner in Netanyahu's Likud-led coalition government. "In my opinion, he (Assad) ... Syria: Israeli government not a good peace partner The Associated Press Syria to Open Its Economy to Foreign Investors Wall Street Journal Obama…The Lost Treasure is in Syria Asharq Alawsat Ynetnews - WashingtonTV all 291 news articles

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Six killed in Iraq violence - AFP Sat, 16 May 2009 15:46:06 GMT

AFP

Six killed in Iraq violence AFP BAGHDAD (AFP) — An Iraqi toddler and five security force members were killed in the latest violence to rock Baghdad on Saturday as the US military captured three men suspected of links with a Syria-based Al-Qaeda leader. The men were arrested during ... FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, May 16 Reuters US, Iraqi forces target Syrian-based network Long War Journal Toddler, US soldier, police die in attacks in Iraq CNN McClatchy Washington Bureau - Xinhua all 159 news articles

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Senior al Qaeda leader in Syria sanctioned by US Treasury - Long War Journal Thu, 14 May 2009 16:07:16 GMT

Aljazeera.net

Senior al Qaeda leader in Syria sanctioned by US Treasury Long War Journal, Medford By Bill RoggioMay 14, 2009 11:00 AM A senior al Qaeda leader based in Syria who recruits and facilitates the entry of foreign fighters into Iraq has been sanctioned by the US Treasury Department. Sa'ad Uwayyid 'Ubayd Mu'jil al Shammari, an Iraqi member ... Treasury targets al-Qaida in Iraq operative The Associated Press Treasury Targets Key al-Qa'ida in Iraq Operative eNews Park Forest US Treasury Freezes Assets Of Al Qaeda Leader NASDAQ Los Angeles Times - Argentina News all 262 news articles

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Lebanese report: Spies also operated in Syria - Ynetnews Fri, 15 May 2009 08:11:32 GMT

UN News Centre

Lebanese report: Spies also operated in Syria Ynetnews, Israel According to the report, which relies on a Lebanese security official, the Lebanese internal security branch has transferred to Syria the content of the suspects' interrogations. In recent weeks Lebanon has arrested 16 suspects in the affair, ... Iran, Syria 'do not have say' in Hizbullah decisions Daily Star - Lebanon MidEast Daily News The Media Line Israel gives locations of unexploded cluster bombs ABC Online Middle East Times - Daily Star - Lebanon all 33 news articles

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Netanyahu 'may back two-state plan' - The Press Association Sun, 17 May 2009 02:05:40 GMT

Aljazeera.net

Netanyahu 'may back two-state plan' The Press Association They do not see eye-to-eye on the Palestinian issue or on the Obama administration's efforts to open a dialogue with Israel's arch foes, Syria and Iran. There has been a flurry of diplomatic activity surrounding Syria in recent weeks. ... Video: Riz Khan - The future of US-Israeli relations - 14 May 09 - Part 1 Al Jazeera Binyamin Netanyahu's delicate balancing act with Barack Obama Times Online Jordan king touts "57-state solution" with Israel Reuters Ynetnews - 580 CFRA Radio all 1,703 news articles

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US Urges Syria to Cut Flow of Foreign Fighters to Iraq - Voice of America Mon, 11 May 2009 20:06:54 GMT

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US Urges Syria to Cut Flow of Foreign Fighters to Iraq Voice of America By David Gollust The United States Monday publicly called on Syria to do more to curb the traffic of foreign fighters to Iraq through Syrian territory. The transit to Iraq of foreign extremists, which had been reduced to a trickle in recent months, ... Syria Must Take 'Immediate' Action on Iraq Fighters, US Says Bloomberg US calls on Syria to ensure border security Xinhua US Maintains Sanctions on Syria Despite Diplomatic Outreach Global Security Newswire Daily Mail - AFP all 185 news articles

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Israel's Secret War With Iran - Wall Street Journal Sat, 16 May 2009 04:00:28 GMT

Israel's Secret War With Iran Wall Street Journal It has penetrated enemies like Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Hezbollah and Hamas. Yet despite former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's willingness to authorize highly dangerous operations based on this intelligence, and despite the unquestionable success of the ...

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Despite US Outreach, Syria Affirms Iran Ties - TIME Thu, 07 May 2009 21:56:01 GMT

Earthtimes (press release)

Despite US Outreach, Syria Affirms Iran Ties TIME 07, 2009 Syrian President Bashar al-Assad (R) and his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad review an honor guard at Al-Shaab presidential palace in Damascus, Syria. US officials ought not to have been surprised by the smiling solidarity between ... Washington committed to seeking Syria-Israel deal Reuters Leaders of Iran and Syria Vow to Back 'Palestinian Resistance' New York Times US Talks In Syria Intensify CBS News The Associated Press - United Press International all 644 news articles

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Obama extends Syria sanctions - Jewish Telegraphic Agency Fri, 08 May 2009 20:42:47 GMT

Daily Star - Lebanon

Obama extends Syria sanctions Jewish Telegraphic Agency, NY The orders Friday extending sanctions first implemented by President George W. Bush in 2004 come just days after US officials said they would welcome renewed talks toward better relations with Syria. Obama has said he would couple tough sanctions with ... Syria shrugs off US sanction renewal as 'routine' AFP US to continue sanctions against Syria Xinhua US renews sanctions against Syria WashingtonTV Daily Star - Lebanon - AHN all 281 news articles

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RP gets backing of Egypt, Syria for observer seat in OIC - GMA news.tv Fri, 15 May 2009 02:37:43 GMT

RP gets backing of Egypt, Syria for observer seat in OIC GMA news.tv, Philippines An article on the Office of the President website posted Friday quoted President Arroyo as saying that leaders of Egypt and Syria, which she recently visited, assured her that they will support the Philippines' bid for an observer status in the ... PGMA optimistic RP will win OIC observer seat Philippine Information Agency all 2 news articles