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Leaders of Iran and Syria Vow to Back 'Palestinian Resistance' - New York Times Wed, 06 May 2009 00:57:46 GMT

Reuters

Leaders of Iran and Syria Vow to Back 'Palestinian Resistance' New York Times, United States By AP DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The leaders of Iran and Syria reaffirmed their support on Tuesday for what they characterized as “Palestinian resistance,” a defiant message to the United States and its Middle East allies, which are uneasy over American ... Iran, Syria back Palestinian militancy The Associated Press US envoy to visit Syria again this week AFP US rejects Syria's suggestion to engage Hamas, Hezbollah Xinhua The Associated Press - The Associated Press all 541 news articles

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Syria backs RP bid for OIC observer status - Inquirer.net Wed, 06 May 2009 00:42:44 GMT

Syria backs RP bid for OIC observer status Inquirer.net, Philippines MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines may be close to acquiring permanent observer status in the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) after President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo who is on a state visit to Syria obtained Damascus' support on Monday, ... RP, Syria sign deals to improve trade, economic cooperation BusinessWorld Online Syria: President of Philippines Says We Are Interested in ... ISRIA (subscription) Syria backs Philippines on OIC bid Manila Times Manila Bulletin - GMA news.tv all 49 news articles

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Estonian and Finnish Foreign Ministers Making Joint Visit to ... - ISRIA (subscription) Tue, 05 May 2009 16:43:37 GMT

Estonian and Finnish Foreign Ministers Making Joint Visit to ... ISRIA (subscription), DC Foreign Minister Urmas Paet will be in Lebanon and Syria on a visit from 5-7 May along with his Finnish colleague Alexander Stubb. Urmas Paet said that the goal of this joint visit by the Estonian and Finnish foreign ministers is to hear the ...

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Tension with Syria eases - Washington Times Wed, 06 May 2009 01:43:47 GMT

Washington Times

Tension with Syria eases Washington Times, DC - Tina Wolfe By Tina Wolfe THE WASHINGTON TIMES | Wednesday, May 6, 2009 Syria has taken the first steps toward recognizing its longtime client, Lebanon, as a separate sovereign country, but the relationship could take new turns depending on the results of the June ... Lebanon Votes Syria Today Lebanon: Court Decision Reverberates ISN Here Comes Hillary; There Goes Lebanon Right Side News Naharnet - Voice of America all 12 news articles

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President Obama: You've Paid for the Report, Now Read It - Right Side News Wed, 06 May 2009 01:08:33 GMT

United Press International

President Obama: You've Paid for the Report, Now Read It Right Side News, GA - Barry Rubin As for Syria, events highlighted its "ties to the world's most notorious terrorists," including the death of Hizballah Operations Chief Imad Mugniyah, killed while under Syrian government protection. "Among other atrocities, Mugniyah was wanted for the ... Obama outreach to Muslims worries Israelis The Associated Press Can the Middle East states rise to Obama's challenge? The National Biden, Kerry offer support, tough love for Israel Boston Globe Ynetnews - Wall Street Journal all 1,749 news articles

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8 Arrested in Turkish Wedding Shooting - New York Times Tue, 05 May 2009 09:23:47 GMT

Straits Times

8 Arrested in Turkish Wedding Shooting New York Times, United States - Sebnem Arsu The police captured eight suspects along with their weapons after the attack in the village of Bilge, close to the city of Mardin and the border with Syria. Interior Minister Besir Atalay said the attack, which killed six children, 16 women and 22 men, ... Video: Turkey: 44 killed in attack on wedding party France 24 41 die in Turkish wedding attack United Press International 44 Dead at Turkish Wedding Slaughter Gnews Washington Post - Globe and Mail all 1,578 news articles

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Bosnia police hunt Muslim ex-fighters to expel them - Reuters Tue, 05 May 2009 10:01:39 GMT

Bosnia police hunt Muslim ex-fighters to expel them Reuters - Daria Sito-Sucic, Adam Tanner, Richard Meares Local media reported that Syria-born Aimen Awad and Iraqi-born Abdulah Baaura were arrested in the central town of Zenica but the spokesman declined to confirm their names. Awad, who has lived in the Balkans since 1982 and fought in the El Mujaheed ...

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Palestinians told to recognise Israel as a Jewish state - Gulf Times Tue, 05 May 2009 22:03:54 GMT

Seattle Post Intelligencer

Palestinians told to recognise Israel as a Jewish state Gulf Times, Qatar - Nour Abuzant The former chief negotiator with Damascus believed that there was no need for Turkish mediation between Israel and Syria calling it a retreat “since the two sides held direct talks in a high level.” He was referring to the talks between Israel's former ... Mashaal: Hamas 'Yes,' Jewish State 'No' Christian Broadcasting Network Hamas leader: Militant group is part of solution The Associated Press Leader says Hamas ready to end Palestinian-Israeli conflict Irish Times Philadelphia Bulletin all 944 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

Malaysia Star

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 Hezbollah chief still has doubts over Hariri court AFP Lebanon tribunal fuels doubt by freeing generals Tehran Times CRIENGLISH.com - Daily Star - Lebanon all 79 news articles

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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 ... Iraqis wounded in 2 bombings Ynetnews 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