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US to continue sanctions against Syria - Xinhua Fri, 08 May 2009 16:21:14 GMT

United Press International

US to continue sanctions against Syria Xinhua, China WASHINGTON, May 8 (Xinhua) -- The United States will continue its sanctions against Syria due to its support for militants in the region, State Department spokesman Robert Wood said Friday. "The president (Barack Obama) felt it was necessary to take ... Obama extends Syria sanctions Jewish Telegraphic Agency Obama renews sanctions on Syria for one year AFP Obama maintains US sanctions against Syria Monsters and Critics.com Daily Star - Lebanon - WashingtonTV all 226 news articles

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US envoy in Syria tries to repair relations - The Associated Press Thu, 07 May 2009 15:10:14 GMT

Earthtimes (press release)

US envoy in Syria tries to repair relations The Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — An Obama envoy in Syria to try to repair strained relations assured the government in Damascus Thursday that the US is committed to pursuing a comprehensive Middle East peace that would include the Syria-Israel track. ... State Dept. official visits Syria again Jewish Telegraphic Agency Washington committed to seeking Syria-Israel deal Reuters US Talks In Syria Intensify CBS News TIME - New York Times all 642 news articles

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Israel And Syria - Voice of America Fri, 08 May 2009 21:37:25 GMT

Green Prophet

Israel And Syria Voice of America In May of 2008, Israel and Syria publicly announced their participation in indirect peace negotiations mediated by Turkey. The 2 neighbors and some-time adversaries released a statement by which they “declared their intention to hold the negotiations ... Letter: Israel must return Golan Heights Vero Beach Press-Journal (subscription) After Five Years Without, Syria's President Appoints Woman As New ... Green Prophet Israeli film focuses on Middle East conflict Elmira Star-Gazette all 4 news articles

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Changes to peace plan for Palestine rejected by Syria - Irish Times Thu, 07 May 2009 23:19:32 GMT

BBC News

Changes to peace plan for Palestine rejected by Syria Irish Times, Ireland In addition to Syria, Qatar and Lebanon are likely to reject any softening of the full-withdrawal-for-peace formula and the stance on refugees. Modifications would also be condemned by Hamas, which rules Gaza. Quartet envoy Tony Blair said the Obama ... Netanyahu: Israel will never withdraw from Golan Ha'aretz Analysis: Hamas's successful elections highlight Fatah's failures ... Jerusalem Post mideast Daily News The Media Line guardian.co.uk - Arutz Sheva all 1,216 news articles

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Hariri tribunal seeks help from Lebanon neighbours - AFP Fri, 08 May 2009 15:04:35 GMT

The Age

Hariri tribunal seeks help from Lebanon neighbours AFP THE HAGUE (AFP) — The head of the court created to try the killers of Lebanon's Rafiq Hariri said Friday he wanted a deal with countries in the region, including Syria, to simplify the surrender of suspects. "I have already prepared a draft agreement ... Moallem insists Syria will not impede Special Tribunal Daily Star - Lebanon Fear behind Lebanon's smiles WA today Hariri: Lebanese Made the Accusation against Syria at Time of My ... Naharnet Dar Al-Hayat - Naharnet all 38 news articles

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Obama administration renews sanctions on Syria - Reuters India Fri, 08 May 2009 15:10:40 GMT

Obama administration renews sanctions on Syria Reuters India, India WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - The Obama administration has renewed sanctions on Syria, a senior US official said on Friday, despite Washington dispatching two top officials to Damascus this week to try to improve ties. While the United States has made ...

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Belarus denies plans to sell Syria, Iran weapons - RIA Novosti Fri, 08 May 2009 15:10:28 GMT

PRESS TV

Belarus denies plans to sell Syria, Iran weapons RIA Novosti, Russia MINSK, May 8 (RIA Novosti) - The Belarusian president denied on Friday the country had any plans to sell weapons to Syria or Iran. Earlier this month some Russian and foreign media reported Belarus was planning to sell S-300 surface-to-air missiles and ... Belarus Pres Denies To Sell Weapons To Syria, Iran - Report Zawya Belarus: No missile deal with Iran PRESS TV all 25 news articles

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US-POLITICS Summary - Washington Post Fri, 08 May 2009 09:34:02 GMT

US-POLITICS Summary Washington Post, United States WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Friday he had renewed sanctions against Syria because it posed a continuing threat to US interests, despite sending two envoys to Damascus this week to try to improve ties. ...

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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 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, ... Is Lebanon's Cedar Revolution Over? TIME Robert Fisk: Is this the price of America's new friendship with Syria? Independent Suspects in Hariri's Death Released New York Times Reuters - The Associated Press all 617 news articles

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PGMA returns from successful visits to Egypt, Syria - Balita Thu, 07 May 2009 23:49:50 GMT

PGMA returns from successful visits to Egypt, Syria Balita, CA MANILA, May 6 (PNA)--President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo returned Wednesday morning from a successful five-day working visit to Egypt and state visit to Syria to forge stronger relations with the two countries, make progress on the Mindanao peace process ... RP gains support of Egypt, Syria in bid for OIC observer status ... Philippine Information Agency PGMA's Middle East trip: Journey of peace Tempo all 5 news articles