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US rejects Syria's suggestion to engage Hamas, Hezbollah - Xinhua Tue, 05 May 2009 00:28:47 GMT

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US rejects Syria's suggestion to engage Hamas, Hezbollah Xinhua, China - Xiong Tong "We would like to see Syria change the behavior of these two groups," State Department deputy spokesman Robert Wood told reporters, noting Hamas and Hezbollah must renounce violence first. Wood also urged Syria "to use its influence to make these two ... Syria looks to Lebanon War for tips on arming Hezbollah Ha'aretz US Delegation Headed Back To Syria CBS News Hamas open to Israel-Syria negotiations United Press International Jerusalem Post - AKI - Adnkronos International all 61 news articles

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Addressing US, Hamas Says It Has Grounded Its Rockets to Israel - New York Times Mon, 04 May 2009 23:52:01 GMT

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Addressing US, Hamas Says It Has Grounded Its Rockets to Israel New York Times, United States - Taghreed El-Khodary, Ethan Bronner By TAGHREED EL-KHODARY and ETHAN BRONNER DAMASCUS, Syria — The leader of the militant Palestinian group Hamas said Monday that its fighters had stopped firing rockets at Israel for now. He also reached out in a limited way to the Obama administration ... Hamas says rocket attacks over for now United Press International ISRAEL: Palestinian Paralysis Strategy Page Khaled Mashaal re-elected Hamas' political leader eTaiwan News all 351 news articles

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Earl Wilson/The New York Times - New York Times Mon, 04 May 2009 13:22:21 GMT

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Earl Wilson/The New York Times New York Times, United States - Roger Cohen There isn't yet, but Syria, like many Arab states, is already worried about losing out to any American-Iranian détente. Conversely, Iran worries that it might lose its Syrian ally (and conduit to Hezbollah and Hamas) as a result of Obama's Middle East ...

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Obama outreach to Muslims worries Israelis - The Associated Press Mon, 04 May 2009 10:31:13 GMT

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Obama outreach to Muslims worries Israelis The Associated Press Obama also has begun a dialogue with Syria. Israel believes Iran is developing nuclear weapons, and accuses both Iran and Syria of backing anti-Israeli militant groups, like Hamas and Hezbollah. "Israelis fear that President Obama's opening to talks ... US, Israel Diverge on Palestinian Plan Wall Street Journal Netanyahu to prioritize Iran issue at Obama meeting Ynetnews Israel and The United States FOXNews Anti-Defamation League (press release) - Bloomberg all 936 news articles

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Syria: Arnous, Nishimura Review Bilateral Relations, Regional ... - ISRIA (subscription) Mon, 04 May 2009 13:53:23 GMT

Syria: Arnous, Nishimura Review Bilateral Relations, Regional ... ISRIA (subscription), DC Nishimura appreciated Syria's pivotal role in the region and the world, indicating Japan's interest in pushing consultations and coordination between the two countries for the achievement of regional and international peace and stability. Syria: Mikdad Discusses with Japanese Counterpart and Netherlands ... ISRIA (subscription) all 2 news articles

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GMA assures OFWs in Syria - Manila Bulletin Mon, 04 May 2009 09:24:23 GMT

GMA assures OFWs in Syria Manila Bulletin, Philippines - James Loyola By JAMES LOYOLA DAMASCUS, Syria — President Arroyo assured Filipinos here, mostly household service workers, that they have the full support of the government which values their contribution to the economy. “One reason why I'ma regular visitor to the ... Philippines president begins Syrian visit Monsters and Critics.com RP, Egypt boost economic ties BusinessWorld Online The other junket? Inquirer.net Sun.Star - Manila Bulletin all 32 news articles

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Iraqis wounded in 2 bombings - Ynetnews Sun, 03 May 2009 10:10:57 GMT

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Iraqis wounded in 2 bombings Ynetnews, Israel A roadside bomb targeting an Iraqi police patrol wounded two policemen central of Kirkuk, 250 km (155 miles) north of Baghdad, police said Sunday. Elsewhere in the country, a suicide car bomber targeting an Iraqi Army patrol wounded three civilians and ... Iraq says captured Syrian suicide bomber, close to Qaida leader Xinhua Frantic bid to stop suicide bomber Brisbane Times Would-be suicide bomber caught in Iraq is Syrian The Associated Press Mirror.co.uk - Ninemsn all 198 news articles

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Hariri accuses Syria of plotting return in Lebanon - Daily Star - Lebanon Sun, 03 May 2009 21:02:42 GMT

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Hariri accuses Syria of plotting return in Lebanon Daily Star - Lebanon, Lebanon BEIRUT: Parliamentary majority leader MP Saad Hariri accused Syria on Saturday of working to restore its hegemony over Lebanon. "The proof is that we have seen a lot of faces [of notable figures loyal to Syria] on the day of the release of the four ... The Week in Review theTrumpet.com Lebanon tribunal fuels doubt by freeing generals Tehran Times Hezbollah chief still has doubts over Hariri court AFP Daily Star - Lebanon - Daily Star - Lebanon all 74 news articles

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Syria grills suspect in killing of four Lebanese troops - Daily Star - Lebanon Mon, 04 May 2009 19:42:37 GMT

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Syria grills suspect in killing of four Lebanese troops Daily Star - Lebanon, Lebanon He said Damascus was trying to determine how Jaafar managed to enter Syria with a fake Syrian ID. The suspect had been arrested in Turkey which sent him back to Syrian officials. Jaafar is wanted in Lebanon in connection with the April 13 killing of ... Syria interrogating man accused of killing Lebanese PRESS TV Nahar: Jaafar used fake Syrian evidencing papers iloubnan.info Syria may offer information on missing Lebanese Daily Star - Lebanon Daily Star - Lebanon all 13 news articles

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Leading political prisoner goes on trial in Syria - Stuff.co.nz Mon, 04 May 2009 22:36:33 GMT

Leading political prisoner goes on trial in Syria Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand Walid al-Bunni, a 46-year physician, was jailed for 2½ years in October along with 11 other dissidents after holding a large meeting to revive opposition to 46 years of Baath Party rule in Syria. According the indictment, al-Bunni is charged with ...