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Iraq says captured Syrian suicide bomber, close to Qaida leader - Xinhua Sat, 02 May 2009 12:33:37 GMT

CTV.ca

Iraq says captured Syrian suicide bomber, close to Qaida leader Xinhua, China - Wang Guanqun BAGHDAD, May 2 (Xinhua) -- An Iraqi police chief said Saturday that a suicide bomber captured Friday near a Shiite mosque in the northern city of Kirkuk is a Syrian and close to the head of the al-Qaida in Iraq. "The suicide bomber who failed to blew ... Suicide bomber is knocked out Mirror.co.uk Bomber meets his match Ninemsn Worshippers grab suicide bomber The Sun all 124 news articles

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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, ... Suspects in Hariri's Death Released New York Times ANALYSIS-Lebanon tribunal fuels doubt by freeing generals Reuters Syria receives envoys from US; Lebanese judge releases Hariri suspects SmartBrief The Associated Press - TIME 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

Seattle Post Intelligencer

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. ... iraq, syria: Otri visits Baghdad to boost ties Monday Morning SARC opens new refugee support centre Syria Today all 183 news articles

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The Week in Review - theTrumpet.com Sat, 02 May 2009 05:15:18 GMT

AFP

The Week in Review theTrumpet.com, OK Israel is concerned about unprecedented joint military exercises that were held by Turkey and Syria this week. The drills were held Monday through Wednesday along Turkey and Syria's common border. Turkish and Syrian officials also signed an agreement ... Hezbollah chief still has doubts over Hariri court AFP Sayyed Nasrallah: Martyr Hariri's Case and STL must be reviewed التيار الوطني The Pharaoh Strikes Back The Weekly Standard Ynetnews - PRESS TV all 58 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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Non-Aligned rejects US unilateral sanctions on Syria - Syria News Station - محطة أخبار سوريا Sat, 02 May 2009 11:29:27 GMT

Non-Aligned rejects US unilateral sanctions on Syria Syria News Station - محطة أخبار سوريا, Syria The foreign ministers of the Non-Aligned Movement in the final document have stressed the rejection of the imposition of unilateral sanctions on Syria from the United States of America, and confirmed that the so-called Syria Accountability Act violates ... Syria: Ministerial Conference of NAM Coordination Bureau Supports ... ISRIA (subscription) Mikdad says Syria committed to principles of Non-Aligned Movement ISRIA (subscription) all 3 news articles

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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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The road to Cairo and Damascus - Inquirer.net Fri, 01 May 2009 20:59:12 GMT

The road to Cairo and Damascus Inquirer.net, Philippines - José Abeto Zaide But an official working visit to Egypt followed by a state visit to Syria will have far-reaching political and economic implications. We can gloss over the Malacañang hype about Egyptian and Syrian investments in the aftermath of the visit. ... President Arroyo arrives in Egypt GMA news.tv Interfaith dialogue tops Arroyo visit agenda GulfNews President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's special working visit to Cairo ... Manila Bulletin Inquirer.net - GMA news.tv all 10 news articles

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Middle East web writers 'harassed' - Aljazeera.net Sat, 02 May 2009 13:57:11 GMT

Aljazeera.net

Middle East web writers 'harassed' Aljazeera.net, Qatar - Alexandra Sandels, Firas Al-Atraqchi Bloggers in countries like Egypt, Syria, and Tunisia say they have become instrumental in exposing human rights issues like police brutality, torture, and sexual harassment which has made regional governments undertake increasingly aggressive means to ... Group Says Iran, Turkmenistan Among '10 Worst Countries To Be A ... RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 3 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 42 news articles