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Syria shrugs off US sanction renewal as 'routine' - AFP Sat, 09 May 2009 18:31:20 GMT

AFP

Syria shrugs off US sanction renewal as 'routine' AFP DAMASCUS (AFP) — Syria on Saturday dismissed a US decision to renew economic sanctions on Damascus for another year as a "routine" measure, even as the two countries are engaged in a dialogue to improve ties. On Friday, the White House said President ... Syria 'to continue dialogue with US' PRESS TV US to continue sanctions against Syria Xinhua Obama Orders Extension Of Sanctions On Syria AHN Jewish Telegraphic Agency - Hindustan Times all 277 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. ... Leaders of Iran and Syria Vow to Back 'Palestinian Resistance' New York Times Washington committed to seeking Syria-Israel deal Reuters US Talks In Syria Intensify CBS News TIME - Jewish Telegraphic Agency all 644 news articles

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UK secret service accused over arrest of two Britons in Syria - guardian.co.uk Sat, 09 May 2009 23:25:44 GMT

UK secret service accused over arrest of two Britons in Syria guardian.co.uk, UK British intelligence officers were complicit in the detention of two UK citizens currently being held in Syria, according to their families and a Labour peer. Maryam Kallis, 36, from west London, and Yasser Ahmed, 28, from Woking, Surrey, were arrested ...

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PM insists Israel will never leave the Golan - Ha'aretz Sat, 09 May 2009 23:24:15 GMT

United Press International

PM insists Israel will never leave the Golan Ha'aretz, Israel "Remaining on the Golan will ensure Israel has a strategic advantage in cases of military conflict with Syria," Netanyahu said during a briefing he gave to the reporters. His comments were published Friday on several Russian-language Israeli Web sites. ... Bibi: Israel will never return Golan PRESS TV The Occupied Majdal Shams Dissident Voice Netanyahu: Israel in Golan for good United Press International Vero Beach Press-Journal (subscription) - Al-Jazeerah.info all 92 news articles

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Iran to play friendlies against Syria, Vietnam, China - AFP Sat, 09 May 2009 16:31:24 GMT

Iran Focus

Iran to play friendlies against Syria, Vietnam, China AFP TEHRAN (AFP) — Iran are to prepare for their next World Cup qualifier with friendly games against Syria, Vietnam and China, the ISNA news agency reported quoted in local newspaper on Saturday. The games against Syria will be played in Tehran on May 23 ... Iran soccer team plays Syria, Vietnam and China ahead of N-Korea match ISNA all 7 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

MiamiHerald.com

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 ... Analysis: Hamas's successful elections highlight Fatah's failures ... Jerusalem Post Arab peace offer is not negotiable Arab News mideast Daily News The Media Line Arutz Sheva - guardian.co.uk all 1,397 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 Muallem:Tribunal is Lebanese Issue, Syria has Nothing to do With It Naharnet United Press International - Naharnet all 41 news articles

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Obama tells Congress he's renewing Syria sanctions - Reuters Fri, 08 May 2009 20:39:20 GMT

Obama tells Congress he's renewing Syria sanctions Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Friday he had renewed sanctions against Syria because it posed a continuing threat to US interests. Obama, in a letter to Congress notifying it of his decision, accused Damascus of "supporting ...

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Obama renews sanctions against Syria, cites security concerns - DigitalJournal.com Sat, 09 May 2009 19:55:42 GMT

Obama renews sanctions against Syria, cites security concerns DigitalJournal.com, Canada Although the Obama administration seeks to better ties with Syria, the US president notified congress of his intention to renew sanctions against Syria. US sanctions against Syria, put in place by former President George W. Bush, will be renewed. ... Obama Renews Sanctions Against Syria Antiwar.com Obama renews sanctions on Syria Alsumaria all 4 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 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