MiamiHerald.com | Mitchell Cites Syria's Role in Mideast Peace Effort New York Times, United States By AP DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — George J. Mitchell, the Obama administration's Middle East envoy, said during a visit with Syrian leaders here on Saturday that the country had a vital role to play in forging peace in the region. ... Syria optimistic over US peace push US Envoy Says Syria Integral to Mideast Peace Syria crucial to peace - Mitchell |
Voice of America | Mitchell: Syria has 'crucial' role in peace BBC News, UK Washington's Mid-East envoy George Mitchell has said Syria has a "crucial role" in finding a comprehensive peace settlement, during a visit to Damascus. The comments came as he held talks with Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in the Syrian capital. ... Video: MIR: Saudi Arabia - A Player in Middle East Elections US Continues Charm Offensive With Syria Obama envoy says Syria integral to Mideast peace |
BBC News | US envoy: Syria's 'crucial' role in peace BBC News, UK The US Middle East envoy, George Mitchell, has said Syria has an integral role to play in efforts to reach a peace deal in the region. Speaking in Damascus, after holding his first talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, he said the Obama ... |
Reuters | Sfeir: Poll result averted takeover by Iran, Syria Daily Star - Lebanon, Lebanon By Therese Sfeir BEIRUT: Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Butros Sfeir said in comments to be published Friday that had the opposition won the June 7 parliamentary polls, "Syria and Iran would have taken control of our country. ... Syria urges Lebanese to work together Syria hopes Lebanon election will boost unity, stability A Looming Crisis In Lebanon? |
Seattle Post Intelligencer | US could lift Syria sanctions: Carter AFP DAMASCUS (AFP) — Former US president Jimmy Carter said on Thursday he believed the new US administration of President Barack Obama could lift sanctions on Syria and upgrade ties by sending an ambassador to Damascus. "I think the United States will ... Carter says Obama will improve ties with Syria Ex-president to visit Israel, Syria Carter sees silver lining in US-Syria relations |
Telegraph.co.uk | Syria welcomes Ahmadinejad win, looks to stronger ties Khaleej Times, United Arab Emirates The Syrian president “expressed his faith that relations and cooperation will be reinforced between Syria and Iran,” which are bound by several economic and military agreements, SANA said. Bashar stressed that the two countries “work together to ... Video: Election Battles Turn Into Street Fights in Iran Ahmadinejad Re-election a Blow to US-Arab Allies Rivals both claiming victory in Iran vote |
Sunday Times.lk | Iran's election result proves President Obama's formula in the ... New York Daily News, NY The victorious coalition coalesced in anger to the Syria-sponsored assassination of Lebanon's former prime minister. George W. Bush responded by isolating Damascus diplomatically to force Syria's withdrawal from Lebanon. Rather than maintain pressure ... Obama fails to impress Obama Deserves No Credit for Lebanese Elections Why apologize for helping defeat enemies? |
CTV.ca | Syria Claims Vote Fraud In Lebanon CBS News, NY ... relationship with the country, as Hezbollah is labeled a terrorist group. Most support of Hezbollah's support comes from Syria and Iran, but it is a potent political force in Lebanon — and will remain so despite their election loss on Sunday. Video: Coalition wins elections in Lebanon AP source: US envoy to visit Syria, Lebanon US relieved at Lebanon election result |
ABC News | US Mideast envoy set to visit Beirut, Syria Reuters WASHINGTON, June 9 (Reuters) - The US envoy for the Middle East, George Mitchell, will visit Syria and Lebanon this week as part of the Obama administration's Arab-Israeli peace push, the State Department said on Tuesday,. ... Video: US envoy Mitchell meets Palestinian president - 10 Jun 09 Carter in Syria talks ahead of US envoy visit US trying to push for peace between Israel, Syria |
Times Online | The People's Voice: Results of a Public Opinion Survey on National ... Right Side News, GA Respondents were asked their opinion regarding withdrawal from the Golan in the context of a peace treaty with Syria, including full diplomatic and economic relations with Israel, demilitarization of the Golan Heights, severance of the alliance with ... Video: Netanyahu Endorses Palestinian Independence Carter honored by Palestinians Rejoinder to Imam Barack Obama |