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Syria Looks to Iraq for an Economic Boost - Wall Street Journal Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:40:15 GMT

Reuters

Syria Looks to Iraq for an Economic Boost Wall Street Journal By JULIEN BARNES-DACEY DAMASCUS -- Syria, suffering from dwindling oil revenue and a sluggish, state-dominated market, is banking on an economic boost from an unlikely source: Iraq. A recent thaw in the countries' political relations is raising hopes ... Syria looks to Iraq for economic recovery United Press International Syria's top dissident backs detente with US Reuters Envoy set to visit Syria as Obama raises detente Financial Times Asbarez News - Trade Arabia all 24 news articles

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Romanian president: Syria expects to resume talks with Israel - Ynetnews Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:06:05 GMT

European Jewish Press

Romanian president: Syria expects to resume talks with Israel Ynetnews, Israel Peres responded by saying that "Assad is interested in breaking off from Syria's affiliation with Iran, but is not interested in breaking ties with Iran in practice. If he thinks he can enjoy all worlds – receive the Golan Heights on the one hand and ... 'We see Romania as a true friend' Jerusalem Post Traian Basescu is going on an "extremely opportune" visit to Israel HotNews.co European parliament unusual candidates Suomen Kuvalehti Jewish Telegraphic Agency - Financiarul all 10 news articles

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Amnesty International Report 2009 on Syria - American Chronicle Sun, 31 May 2009 18:32:13 GMT

American Chronicle

Amnesty International Report 2009 on Syria American Chronicle, CA Despite its references to the oppression of the Kurmandji (not "Kurdish") ethnic minority, the Amnesty International Report 2009 on Syria does not mention either the indigenous Aramaean nation or various religious groups that have been persecuted over ... Amnesty International Report 2009 on Iraq American Chronicle all 4 news articles

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N. Korea's nuclear defiance may embolden Iran, Israelis worry - Christian Science Monitor Sun, 31 May 2009 21:21:00 GMT

Straits Times

N. Korea's nuclear defiance may embolden Iran, Israelis worry Christian Science Monitor North Korea's history of supplying missile equipment to Iran, Syria, and Egypt stretches back at least a decade. According to a technical report published earlier this month by Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Theodore Postol, ... Video: North Korean issue looks like a deadlock RT The Axis of Evil, Again Wall Street Journal Gates gets it half-right Foreign Policy The Cutting Edge - StandardNet all 2,133 news articles

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Syria-US Friendship Blossoms, Cautiously - CBS News Fri, 29 May 2009 07:33:24 GMT

A Pakistan News

Syria-US Friendship Blossoms, Cautiously CBS News, NY "Assad and the US delegates discussed bilateral relations between Syria and the United States and the need for working on removing the hurdles that block their advance in a way that would serve the strengthening of stability in the Middle East," a ... Iran and Syria Are Leading a New World Order and The West is Over Right Side News Syria's Assad talks peace with visiting US lawmakers Jerusalem Post Delegation of US lawmakers arrives in Syria Ha'aretz Global Politician - Al-Ahram Weekly all 48 news articles

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Hariri: We are not against Iran or Syria - Daily Star - Lebanon Wed, 27 May 2009 21:36:13 GMT

BBC News

Hariri: We are not against Iran or Syria Daily Star - Lebanon, Lebanon "We are neither against Iran, nor against Syria; we are only against Israel because it is our enemy," Hariri said, adding that the March 14 Forces wanted Lebanon to have good relations with all countries. Commenting on the March 14 Forces' meeting in ... Hezbollah Says It Is Talking to European Union and IMF New York Times The Battle of Lebanon The Nation. Controversy stirs ahead of major election in Lebanon Worldfocus Naharnet - Philadelphia Bulletin all 180 news articles

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Arabs can benefit from Obama's support - The National Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:21:50 GMT

Washington Post

Arabs can benefit from Obama's support The National, United Arab Emirates While Iran lashed out against the United States, accusing the latter for “messing with” its security, Syria praised the US president Barack Obama and called for removing obstacles in the relationship between the two countries. ... Obama's new way The Australian Approval of US Leadership Up in Some Arab Countries Gallup.com Obama ratings up in Arab countries ahead of visit ABS CBN News United Press International - Houston Chronicle all 1,371 news articles

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New names, same games for Lebanon - Aljazeera.net Sun, 31 May 2009 04:45:04 GMT

Straits Times

New names, same games for Lebanon Aljazeera.net, Qatar By Rime Allaf, Associate Fellow at Chatham House It is difficult to pinpoint exactly when the discourse about Syria and Syrian-Lebanese relations became simplistic to the point of ridicule, given that sweeping statements had been the norm even before ... Analysis: Hizbullah builds up its might Jerusalem Post Israel begins its biggest civil defense drill The Associated Press On Israel And This Moment Atlantic Online Africasia - GulfNews all 394 news articles

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Syria Condemns Terrorist Crime That Took Place in Iranian City of ... - دي برس Sat, 30 May 2009 10:04:18 GMT

BBC News

Syria Condemns Terrorist Crime That Took Place in Iranian City of ... دي برس, Syria Damascus – Syria strongly condemned on Saturday the terrorist crime which took place in a crowded mosque in the Iranian city of Zahedan. An official source stressed, in a statement to SANA, Syria's full support to Iran's firm and successful stand in ... Video: Iran hangs three for mosque bombing - 30 May 09 Al Jazeera Syria condemns Zahedan bombing Syria News Station - محطة أخبار سوريا all 1,453 news articles

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Lebanese elections: Key players - GulfNews Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:35:07 GMT

AFP

Lebanese elections: Key players GulfNews, United Arab Emirates AP Head of the Hezbollah political movement and resistance organisation that is backed by Iran and Syria. Enjoys wide support among Lebanese Shiites and the Arab public for strong stand against Israel. Hezbollah's status as the only armed non-state ... The Meaning of Lebanon's Election Middle East Online Rival politicians shelve defense strategy talks as polls draw near Daily Star - Lebanon Some Christians Voting for Hezbollah in Lebanon AllGov CBC.ca - GulfNews all 32 news articles